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Melanie Jessop and Alison Edwards.

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Dirt-cheap fresh vegies

By MELISSA MEEHAN LETTUCE buy local.

All you have to do is turnip on the day the vegies are ready and away you go.

Play on words apart, this local co-operative gives locals the chance to eat locally made organic produce at a low cost.

The brainchild of Melanie Jessop and Alison Edwards, the Hills and Valleys Co-Op started a couple of months ago and as the word has got out, has grown from strength to strength.

“We have our own vegie garden, but found that we were spending heaps on organic produce from the supermarket at a high cost,” Ms Jessop said.

“So I joined a co-op in

Berwick, which is a bit of a drive and it worked out great for me,” she said.

“Then Alison and I were talking in the canteen at school and it started from there.

“We’re a not-for-profit co-op and are able to get cheaper prices because we buy in bulk.”

Those who have joined can now get a box of fresh fruit and vegetables for $65 instead of spending over $100 in the supermarket.

Pick up can be arranged from Emerald and Monbulk.

To find out more search for Hills and Valleys CoOp on Facebook or email hillsandvalleyscoop@ gmail.com <mailto:hillsandvalleyscoop@ gmail.com>

Sewer in pipeline Ms Slagter said the added costs for having mains sewerage would create added pressures on already struggling households in the area.

“I understand that some people have had problems, but for those of us who are happily using the septic systems, I don’t think we should have to pay for something that isn’t broken,” she said.

“Their website currently lists the annual residential sewerage system charges as $343.90 - it’s money some of us might not have.”

Yarra Valley Water’s managing director Tony Kelly said his team was

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investigating a number of traditional and alternative sewerage options for the community.

“The least cost and most sustainable solution will be selected based on the unique conditions and constraints in Monbulk,” Mr Kelly said.

“We have started our investigations and once we have some preliminary options identified, we will be in touch with residents to explain the project and seek their feedback.”

He said the Sewerage Backlog Program was primarily funded by Yarra Valley Water and customers would

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“If the pressure sewer system is selected as the most appropriate solution, the costs of power to run the pump is payable by the property owner,” he said.

“We estimate that in the majority of cases, the electricity cost is approximately $40 per year; however owners will not incur any cost for repairs or maintenance in relation to the normal operation of the pressure sewer system.”

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SEPTIC systems failing to meet treatment standards in Monbulk could be replaced with a sewerage scheme expected to be rolled out over the next 12 months.

More than 900 properties have been identified by the Yarra Ranges Council for further assessment to determine the need for sewerage services after septic tanks used to manage domestic wastewater have been identified as potentially failing to meet standards.

This failure to cope with the domes-

tic wastewater could create health and environmental problems.

Residents including Monbulk’s Bronwyn Slagter received a letter from Yarra Valley Water, notifying them of the planned works along with a fact sheet for frequently asked questions.

“Our septic tank was installed about 10 years ago and since then we have not had a single instance of odour or spillage,” Ms Slagter said.

“Because of this, we don’t believe that Yarra Valley Water should make us participate in the sewerage scheme.”

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Jerr y’s memor y lives on COCKATOO’S own ‘Red Dog’ was remembered last week on the 80th anniversary of his tragic death.

Local icon Patsy Parnall conducted an emotional graveside service for Jerry the railway dog next to the tracks of the train that helped make him famous.

Around 40 locals - and some of their canine friends - came to pay their respects, and Puffing Billy even stopped briefly at the service to mark the occasion. Like the famous kelpie in the awardwinning Aussie film ‘Red Dog’, Jerry was a dog for everyone - a hills everyman’s best friend.

Last Tuesday, marked 80 years since Jerry - a scruffy black and white ‘bitzer’ (he had ‘bits’ of different breeds in him) - was struck and killed in Cockatoo by the very train he loved to race.

Though he is now long gone, his kind-hearted spirit remains in the hearts of Cockatoo residents who gathered to celebrate his remarkable life at his gravesite near the Puffing Billy tracks, just below the town’s fire station.

Jerry just turned up, out of the blue one night in 1929, at the Up-

per Ferntree Gully home of hills train driver Lionel Orr ‘Dickie’ Down. The stray was alone but desperate for a best mate. Mr Down sensed an immediate bond and adopted the lovable rascal, which soon took to racing the train, day and night, three or four times per week from Upper Ferntree Gully to Gembrook and back again. The return trip was downhill, and therefore faster.

But Jerry - not afraid to cut the occasional corner - refused to be beaten.

Locals became enamoured with the plucky courage of the little dog and would often watch out for him - even leaving food out on his journey.

But on 29 April 1934, tragedy struck. While running along the tracks as the train approached Cockatoo, Jerry sprinted in front of the engine and was killed.

He was buried by the tracks and his grave sat for years as a landmark for local passers-by.

A white wooden cross was erected on the dog’s grave, which has been meticulously kept to this day, thanks to the efforts of Puffing Billy and their tireless volunteers.

Patsy Parnall conducted a moving ceremony in honour of ‘Jerry’.

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tion group - considered more of a family - every 10 years.

The pair ran photography treks for many years - both around Australia and overseas, including into different areas of the Himalayas and the Andes.

Mr Gregory was 90 years old in 2003 when he saw his Everest photos displayed at the National Theatre in London. He died in 2010.

A New Zealand-produced film ‘Beyond the Edge’ - based on Sir Edmund Hillary’s astonishing expedition - is currently airing at Belgrave’s Cameo Cinemas. With a mixture of new and old footage, it contains a portrayal of Mr Gregory, including audio of his voice.

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ALFRED ‘Greg’ Gregory’s role as official photographer for the expedition that made the first ascent of Mt Everest in 1953 will be celebrated at a display at the Emerald Museum early next month.

The display is a joint venture between Emerald and District Rotary and the museum.

Mr Gregory was himself an Emerald resident and a member of the Emerald and District Rotary Club for 15 years.

He emigrated with his wife Sue from England to Australia in 1993, 40 years after his role in the Hillary-Norgay climb.

He was known for his exceptional climbing skills, as

well as his camera work, and during the climb carried a load of equipment to the previously un-reached Camp Nine - well over 8000 metres above sea level.

The museum display will open on 2 June - coinciding with the 61st anniversary of the Coronation Day announcement in 1953 that Everest had been climbed.

Included in the display are some of Mr Gregory’s books and photographs, along with contemporary newspaper articles and personal items from 1953.

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Report sought on buying cop station “I was advised that the State Government’s departments and agencies where it is first offered don’t require it, and if council puts in a request to Brad Battin, then he will take the matter up with the Assistant Treasurer Gordon Rich-Phillips,” he said.

Cr Owen said he and his fellow Ranges Ward councillors had received a number of emails from various community groups who would like council to purchase it.

“It is really important to do this background information before we make a decision,” he said.

The report will be tabled at the June general council meeting.

Limerence up for grabs

VALUABLES in cars parked in Tecoma and Belgrave are being blamed for a recent rise in thefts from cars.

Police said residents and shoppers need to be aware of their settings and remove all valuables from sight and ensure they lock their doors.

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HUNDREDS of gnomes descended on Tecoma over the weekend, in an attempt to topple the world record for gathering of gnomes and a family fun day.

Brightly coloured hats and vests filled the car park at the Tecoma Primary School on Sunday 4 May, in a bid to break the record number of people dressed as gnomes.

Altogether, 446 people turned out on the day in their best gnome outfit, though the attempt fell short of its goal of 479.The event was organised by the No McDonald’s in the Dandenong Ranges Group, which has used gnomes as part of its campaign against the multinational.

No McDonald’s in the Dandenong Ranges spokesperson Garry Muratore said that, though the numbers fell short of the goal and the rain

wreaked havoc, it was still a success.

“The vibe from the whole day was that it was a great family day,” he said.

He said a sausage sizzle run at the event helped to raise money for local CFA brigades, but the final donation amount had yet to be calculated.

A local Justice of the Peace helped to audit the day, to ensure that strict Guinness Book of World Records standards for gnomes were upheld.

According to Mr Muratore, to be counted as a gnome for the world record attempt, men needed to wear a pointy hat, a vest, overalls and boots, while women needed to wear a dress, apron and pointy hat.

However, he said that some participants chose to swap gender roles for their outfits.

Mr Muratore said the record at-

NISSAN Pulsars and Skylines continue to be targeted by young thieves in the Yarra Ranges.

Detective Senior Sergeant Allan Price said owners of the targeted vehicles should ensure they lock their doors and hide all valuables.

He also said members of the public should call police if they see someone driving that particular make of car that looks too young to have their licence.

Out of sight

cal events, CJ and Brent have grown Limerence to include over 60 artists, and have held over 40 solo and group art exhibitions.

“Ideally, we would love for someone who is passionate about the arts and our community to come along and purchase the business, grow it and help it reach its full potential,” Brent said.

“If we are unable to find a new owner, we’ll have to close the doors, which would be an incredible shame.

“We are grateful for the support from the community of Belgrave, but we simply need to focus our attention on the kids, our own art practices and projects like the End of the Line we don’t feel like we have the capacity to give Limerence what it truly needs and genuinely deserves.”

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THEY’RE letting go of an important piece of their lives, but CJ and Brent Dakis are looking forward to the future.

The owners of Belgrave’s Limerence have decided to let go of the reins and pass on the baton to someone else.

“This was not a decision we have taken lightly,” Brent said.

“For us, it is more than just a retail space, it’s our passion, it’s our drive, our source of inspiration and pride.”

With great enthusiasm for all things local, handmade and ethical, they opened Limerence in July 2010.

Starting with just 12 artists and no experience in curating exhibitions or being organisers of lo-

EMERALD police are seeking witnesses in relation to a theft of a very distinct red postie bike stolen on Sunday night.

Leading Senior Constable Brett Hore said the motorbike was stolen from a Mary Street property between 9pm Sunday and 8am Monday.

“We would love to hear any information from the public,” he said.

“It was ridden away from the property.”

Anyone with information can call Emerald police on 5954 0200.

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CARDINIA Shire Council will investigate the viability of purchasing the old Emerald police station.

Ranges Ward councillor Brett Owen moved a notice of motion at last week’s council meeting that council officers investigate the potential uses for the old police station and if council can afford it.

Cr Owen said the report would consider other community facilities in town, alternative funding options for the council as well as refurbishment and maintenance of the station.

“This report is about doing the homework about a possible consideration of council as to whether we purchase it or not,” he said.

“I don’t know how much the old police station site is worth, or whether we can afford it or whether we have a need for it in the community.

“This is a report that is being requested to come back to the council for councillors to consider,” he said.

Cardinia CEO Garry McQuillan advised that while the State Government had not “officially approached” council, there have been discussions with Gembrook MP Brad Battin.

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Life-saving drug now accessible WELL it’s been an extremely busy couple of months in La Trobe. As your representative in parliament, we’ve seen a lot of successes and developments.

Thankfully, the life-saving drug Soliris has been recommended by the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) for listing on the PBS for the treatment of Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (aHUS).

This has been a great relief to sufferers of aHUS and their families. I have been working closely with resident Jenny

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Scott whose only grandchild Bianca Scott is at risk of losing her life if she doesn’t receive this medication which costs $500,000 per year.

So seeing this decision handed down has made Jenny and resident Linda Van De Loop, whose daughter Holly also suffers from aHUS, extremely happy.

Most of you will have received a letter from me in the past month sharing what work has been done so far and asking for your views on what is most important to you in La Trobe.

Thank you to the huge amount of people who have gotten back to me already – your feedback is invaluable.

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I’m still getting through all your responses, but I would like to encourage anyone who hasn’t yet filled out the survey to get onto my website www. jasonwood.com.au and fill it out there.

The more you tell me, the more I can do for you.

Anzac Day has just passed, and I hope everyone found the information flyer that was sent out very useful.

Anzac Day is not only a day to remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation, it is also a day to discuss the perils of war and

the fallen soldiers of Australia with our children and grandchildren, and a day to come together as a nation to reflect and acknowledge that although war should never be glorified, those who fought for our freedom deserve our deepest gratitude.

On another note, my wife Judy and I welcomed our first child Jasmine into the world this Good Friday. We have begun a new stage in our lives and are happy to have Jasmine in our family, but Mr Black (the great Dane) is still adjusting.

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Jane Austen JOIN Lise Rogers as she brings Jane Austen to life through her collection of fully costumed one act plays on Thursday 8 May from 6.30pm at Belgrave library. Free event, to book call 9754 7266 or visit www.erl.vic.gov.au.

Quilt exhibition WARRATINA Lavender Farm is hosting a patchwork quilt exhibition from 10 to 25 May from 10am to 4pm located on Quayle Road, Wandin Yallock. Entry is $5 for adults and $4 concession, children free - all proceeds to Wandin CFA. For more information, call 5964 4650.

Monbulk Probus MONBULK Combined Probus will be meeting on 12 May at 10am at Monbulk Bowling Club with Professor Ros Gleadow from Monash University talking about P Pittosporums in the Dandenongs. For more information, call 5968 8588; visitors are welcome.

Stonewalling course BEGINNER Stonewalling and feature wall course is on 13 and 15 May from 7.30pm to 9pm and 17 to 18 May all day at 74 Monbulk Road, Kallista.

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Ukulele classes LEARN to play the ukulele from 6.30pm to 8pm on every alternative Wednesday commencing from 14 May at Emerald Community House Hall.

Facilitated by John King, BYO ukulele, cost $3.

Lantern making COCKATOO Neighbourhood House is running a Lantern making workshop facilitated by lantern artist Glen Scolyer on Saturday 17 May. For more information, call Cockatoo Neighbourhood House on 5968 9031 or email cnhouse@iinet.net.au.

Health touch TOUCH4HEALTH with Mavis Hicks workshop will teach the art of muscle testing to find out where there is imbalance within the body. Manual $50 from the tutor, certificate on completion. Run over two weeks on Tuesday 17 and 24 May from 9am to 5.30pm at Selby Community House.

The cost $180, to enrol call 9754 2039 or email selby@selbyhouse. com.au.

Art exhibition THE ‘Pen and Paint’ art exhibition at the Hut Gallery is running until 18 May. Located at 157 Underwood Road, Ferntree Gully, the gallery is open Sundays from 11am to 4pm.

Free admission, for more information call 9758 8955 or visit thehutgallery. wordpress.com.

Cancer fund-raiser MONBULK Senior Citizens is holding a ‘biggest cup of tea’ fund-raiser for cancer on 20 May at 10.30pm to 1pm in their rooms at the lower level of the Hub - Moores Road, Monbulk.

All money raised goes to the Cancer Foundation.

First aid SELBY Community House is offering CPR and level two first aid course on Tuesday 20 May from 6pm to 9.30pm or Friday 6 June from 10am to 1.30pm. $60 for CPR course or $120 from CPR and level two course. Bookings are essential, call 9754 2039 or email selby@selbyhouse.com.au.

Archive talk LEARN the contents and how to access and search the ever increasing British Newspaper Archive from a talk

by Gail White at Belgrave Library on Thursday 22 May at 2pm. Free event, to book call 9754 7266 or visit www. erl.vic.gov.au.

Open day SASSAFRAS Pre-School is hosting an open day on Thursday 22 May between 10am and 11.30am. For more information, call 9755 1119 or visit www.sassafraspreschool.com.au.

Workshop vacancies COCKATOO Neighbourhood House has vacancies in the Flower Essences workshop on Wednesday 28 May at 10.30am and Essential Oils workshop on Wednesday 14 May at 11am.

For more information, call 5968 9031 or email cnhouse@iinet.net.au.

Belgrave Probus PROBUS Club of Belgrave meets every second Thursday of the month at Tecoma Uniting Church Hall. New members welcome. For more information, call John on 9755 2086.

Childcare program OCCASIONAL Childcare program will be held at Selby Community House, Minak Reserve via Charles Street, Selby, on Wednesdays (9.30am to

12.30pm) and Fridays (9.30am to 1.30pm). For more information, times and cost, call 9754 2039.

Country music THE UPWEY Country Music Club is now holding concerts at the Girl Guides Hall (Underwood Road, Ferntree Gully) on the first Sunday of every month. Running from 12.30pm to 5pm, entry is $7 or $5 for members.

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Ideas form for tourism

By MELISSA MEEHAN YARRA Glen’s racecourse was the perfect setting for ideas to prosper.

And that they did at Yarra Ranges Tourism’s (YRT) inaugural industry summit.

Tourism providers of all shapes and sizes came together for the summit,

which looked at ways to strengthen visits to the Yarra Ranges.

YRT CEO Julie Sampson conceded that, in the past, YRT had not been as transparent or proactive enough in its approach.

“We still have a long way to go to earn your confidence,” she said.

“We are setting ourselves KPIs -

these will be monitored, we are trying to be transparent.

She said there were a number of measures now in place to increase tourism to the area, and said both YRT and the tourism providers needed to work together.

“It’s about presenting a united industry, and working together towards a

Nurses usher in change

By REBECCA BILLS IT’S a day to celebrate the men and women who look after us at our most vulnerable times.

Monday 12 May is International Nurses Day and is an opportunity to thank those who are part of the largest group of health professionals in Australia.

This year, the International Council of Nurses has themed the day, ‘Nurses - A Force for Change’ and one local nurse, who is passionate about constantly bettering herself in her profession, is local woman and Emergency Department Associate Nurse Unit manager at the Angliss Hospital Sue Brown.

Ms Brown, with the support of the hospital, is learning Auslan to help patients who are presented to the emergency department from the deaf community.

“As far as Auslan is concerned, I became interested in learning it as my daughter dated a guy who was deaf,” she said.

“Then two years ago a young man came into the emergency ward and we had to organise an interpreter, and we were told we would have to wait 48 hours for an interpreter.

“He needed to go into theatre and we had to write everything down to relay what was going on - as you can imagine it’s not ideal.”

Auslan is sign language for the deaf and Ms Brown said after the incident with the young man

brighter future,” she said.

“We have to provide content for people to come to the Yarra Ranges; you have the knowledge we need to share that,” she said.

Those who attended were then placed in groups to explore what were important issues to work on over the next 12 months.

The groups covered industry engagement, sustainable organisation, digital, marketing, visitor servicing.

All groups decided that the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges should be Victoria’s premier destination for high value wine, food and indulgent short breaks complemented by naturebased, cultural and village experiences.

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she commenced her training to learn it.

“We’ve had five or six patients come through in the last couple of months who have been deaf and we have benefited through my training,” she said.

“As far as Auslan is concerned, it’s been lovely to learn a new language over the last two years.”

Ms Brown said she eventually wanted to work a few days as a medical Auslan interpreter.

“Even to just be able to educate the deaf on medical issues like diabetes and being able to translate that to Auslan would be great,” she said.

“You could imagine if you came into the hospital and you couldn’t hear what was being said, you are in a lot of pain and trying to write a conversation down to understand what is going on can be extremely time consuming, frightning and sometimes not feasible.

“At least if we can use Auslan, I can explain clearly what is going on and understand their needs.”

Ms Brown said International Nurses Day was wonderful to see that they were being supported by the community.

“At the moment, there is a lot of aggression coming into the nursing department with angry patients coming in with drug and alcohol issues,” she said.

“So it is always good to be supported in anyway.”

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Cheers to the USA

By JODIE SYMONDS THE DREAMTYME All Stars cheerleading team has flipped its way to a 19-point win at the American National Championships last weekend.

The Ferntree Gully-based team is now in the spotlight following the win, with one week to go until it competes at the IASF World Championships in the US. DreamTyme All Stars won first place in the All Girl Level 6 division, the Best Choreography Award as well as taking out the highest score at the competiton.

One of the 24 DreamTyme Cheerleaders, Chantelle Van der

Linden said it was an exciting but nerve-racking experience.

“You just can’t let the adrenalin take over because you’re not used to the strength it gives you when you do skills and it’s our only problem on the floor,” Chantelle said.

“We have been coming in second and third behind the US in the last few years, but we are all so confident we will make the top 10 at Worlds,” Chantelle said.

This weekend, the girls will be competing at Worlds against 600 other teams from 70 different countries with over 6500 competitors at Gaylord Palms Resort, Orlando, Florida.

Ferntree Gully-based cheerleading team DreamTyme All Stars. 119219 Picture: MICHELLE LUTTGENS

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Baby Jasmine Cheung Wood. 119162

Good timing FEDERAL La Trobe MP Jason Wood and his wife Judy are now baby on board with the arrival of their new baby girl on Good Friday.

Jasmine Cheung Wood was born at 9.26am on 18 April, weighing 8.7 pounds and measured 51cm tall.

“Judy and I are incredibly happy to announce the arrival of our first child, Jasmine,” Mr Wood said.

“We’re thrilled to be embarking on to this new stage of our lives as a family and the community support we have had has been overwhelming.”

The Wood family has settled in, and both Judy and baby Jasmine are happy and healthy.

Wicked problem THE McDonald’s campaign has provided rich reflection for anyone not locked into a doctrine of our fall from grace through evil corporate actions. This kind of simple instrumental reasoning has brought astonishing technological changes, but when applied naively to social objectives the results are all too often counter-intuitive.

The protest group was caught up in a construction of identity and place which is historically out of synch with what Tecoma had actually become.

As the protesters discovered, a web of interlocking practices sustains a coherent logic of action within societies. The attempt to remove what we don’t like throws up unintended consequences.

In fact, it is hubris for any group to expect their particular utopia to

prevail: not only because concepts of “the good” differ widely but because they are in constant flux.

A sense of what needs addressing - and how to go about it – is a product of social structure, technical systems and context; it mutates depending on which part of the equation we focus.

This is what West Churchman called a “wicked problem” because it is not predictable, controllable or fully comprehensible: intentions are subverted as gains on one front fall foul of impacts on something else. So although aspirations have an influence on lifestyles, social order cannot actually be redesigned in the way Martha Breninger anticipates (Mail, 15 April).

The Dandenongs are under pressure from Melbourne’s explosive growth, housing unaffordability, ageing population and ecological change. If the local discourse

is caught up in fantasies and is not amenable to difficult conversations about intractable issues, we are likely to end up doing nothing. We then risk over-reacting wildly and impractically when the inevitable crisis strikes.

Elaine Hartley, Sherbrooke.

Tax the churches AN open letter to La Trobe MHR Jason Wood.

JASON, I believe it is time you really stood for something. You are now in your third term and the funding La Trobe has received to date is more due to the fact that you represent a marginal electorate (both major parties will always throw money here) rather than anything you appear to have done.

Individual taxpayers are now likely to be hit with a new debt tax.

Businesses will be forced to pay up to $50,000 per claim in a ridiculously exorbitant ’paid parental leave scheme’ arrangement.

I would rather see the disgraced churches from our ongoing Royal Commission lose their tax-exempt status. How can organisations who have committed atrocities receive such special treatment?

Jason, do something to help honest hard-working individuals and the businesses who create employment by fighting to have the disgraced churches play the major role in reducing our enormous debt. Yes, Labor created the debt but now I want to hear you as a backbencher speak out with a far more appropriate means of reducing it.

Who should pay, Jason?

Sean Gothe, Belgrave.

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Club strikes gold

By RUSSELL BENNETT

BY EMERALD RSL president Peter Maloney’s own estimation, Anzac Day eve was one of the biggest days in his club’s history.

Local residents packed out the clubrooms to hear a ground-breaking announcement that is sure to make the Emerald club a real trailblazer among RSLs throughout the country.

All three levels of government were represented to announce that the club had been successful in receiving the funding for all three of its dream projects - an Anzac Walk to recreate an Avenue of Honour in the town, an Anzac Place memorial for future Anzac Day services and a Statue of the Unknown Soldier.

“We thought big and put a lot of work in - applying to all three levels of government,” Mr Maloney said.

“Those applications were looked at favourably, and this is now one of the biggest nights in the history of the club.

“It makes us feel as though they believe we’re a significant club and that we’re doing things right and they’re willing to back us.

“We’re growing in stature now and we’re projecting ourselves out into the community, and that’s the key for an RSL today - if you don’t do it, you die.”

Mr Maloney said there used to be a distinct divide

An exciting new chapter is on the horizon for the Emerald RSL and (from back left) Hamish Russell, Russ Nielsen, Paul Rothville, Marg Megarry, Margaret Frankland, Betty A’Vard, Jason Wood and Peter Maloney can’t wait for it to start. 119281 Picture: ROB CAREW between the RSL and the local community. Not any longer.

“It’s a big project in the next year, and now that we have all our funds in line, we have to perform,” he said.

“We have three levels of government, the community and the RSL establishment looking at us and we have to get this right.”

La Trobe MP Jason Wood announced more than $47,000 to help create the Avenue of Honour and Anzac Place, as well as $25,000 for a Statue of the Unknown Soldier.

Further to that, Gembrook MP Brad Battin announced more than $15,000 for the honour boards along Anzac Walk - recognising the 32 Emerald-area soldiers who

served in the World War I. Finally, topping the night off, Cardinia Shire Council announced the donation of recycled wood from the contentious Worrell Reserve trees and that the shire would absorb the cost of the construction of the path for the walk, as well as the landscaping, tree-planting and ongoing maintenance.

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Brothers in arms

By RUSSELL BENNETT IT’S almost impossible to comprehend.

By 23 September 1917, less than three weeks after the death of his younger brother, Bruce, Neil Lamborn was under enemy fire for an unthinkable 70 hours.

He was in charge of a carrying party that was somehow able to get a six-inch Newton trench mortar and 150 bombs to the mortar emplacement in the front line near Westhoek in Belgium.

It involved death-defying trips back and forth, back and forth; under fire for 70 hours with only a brief rest. Neil was awarded a military medal for his conduct.

Historian Arthur Wintle spoke about this as part of a detailed history of the men that he presented at the Cockatoo Anzac Day morning service and his research formed the basis of this story.

Bruce and Neil enlisted together on 2 March, 1915 and were assigned to the 23rd Battalion as Privates, number 1130 and 771. Neil, a carpenter from Auburn, was 22 and Bruce, just 18, a farmer from Cockatoo.

As part of the Second Division, the 23rd Battalion helped to reinforce besieged troops at Gallipoli, where they were involved in dangerous and exhausting combat at Lone Pine and then evacuated.

The boys were involved in the Battle of the Somme in 1916, where the full horror of modern warfare became clear and casualties on both sides were mounting. Bruce was killed in action on 5 September, 1917, near the Belgian town of Dickebusch, during the mud and blood and desolation of Passchendaele.

His belongings, including a dam-

Bruce Lamborn fought alongside his brother Neil in World War I. The pair was remembered at the Cockatoo RSL on Anzac Day. Picture: COURTESY OF THE AUSTRALIAN WAR MEMORIAL aged watch and an English-French dictionary, were shipped home to his mother. In 1920, acknowledging receipt of three photographs of the grave of their son, Bruce’s parents wrote that “it is satisfactory to know that it is just as it stood when his brother saw it for the last time before leaving France.”

Neil left France soon after Christmas in 1918 and was discharged in June 1919. He married Gwynneth Blair by 1924 and they had one child, Graeme.

Neil came to Cockatoo in 1929 to take over the running of the farm and work as a carpenter and by 1942 he was a storekeeper in Main Street, which was the original name of McBride Street.

He was a founding member of the Cockatoo branch of the RSL in September 1946, and committee meetings and euchre parties were held at Lamborn’s Kiosk until Neil died in May, 1950.

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Good wood

By REBECCA BILLS AS you enter the Inner Gallery of Burrinja, you stand in awe of the four-metre high Woodhenge carvings that adorn it.

Nine wooden sculptures created by hills resident and Irish woodcarver Ronnie Sexton took six years to complete and are made completely of salvaged wood from the Dandneong Ranges.

Carved from cedar wood, the intricate pieces are adorned with hundreds of crystals, stones, rocks and 24 carat goldleaf gilding, showcasing detailed symbols of cultures from across the world with a strong focus on the female figure in creation.

“The female shows up in a lot of them as mother nature and the goddess,” Ms Sexton said.

“There is great depth in each one.”

Ms Sexton said it took around three to four months to carve each sculpture and her background is in European Classical carving.

She said her original training was very disciplined, but she always knew there would be a time where she would take her training and skills and evolve it into her own style which was showcased through this latest exhibition.

Local artist Ronnie Sexton is proud of her latest exhibition.

119630 Picture: REBECCA BILLS “When I carve in the European Classical style, all the designs would first be on paper and then transformed onto the perfect piece of timber with no knots, cracks or imperfections,” she said.

“Now, I work completely differently - I work with the knots and the crack and incorporate them all into the overall design.

“Each slab now inspires me.

I never know what they are going to be when the slab arrives, but I sit with it and it slowly starts to show me what it wants to be.”

Ms Sexton said she moved

to the Dandenong Ranges nine years ago and the project was born after meeting a local man who was hoarding slabs of the wood she used.

“People get very emotional when they see them, the feedback has just been fantastic and that’s when I know I’m doing my job well,” she said.

The Ronnie Sexton Woodhenge exhibition will be running until 22 June at Burrinja’s Inner Gallery - corner Glenfern Road and Matson Drive, Upwey.

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Beer Train chugs along

By REBECCA BILLS ALL ABOARD the inaugural Hargreaves Hill Beer Train taking place on the iconic Puffing Billy.

As part of the 2014 Good Beer Week running from 17 to 25 May, Hargreaves Hill Brewing Co is bringing some of the activity to the hills.

Hargreaves Hill Brewery owner and brewer Simon Walkenhorst said the Beer Train was a great opportunity for people to drink great beer as well as learn from some of the industry’s best. “It’s a week that celebrates everything wonderful about craft beer,” he said.

“So we have teamed up with Deschutes Brewery which is a big brewery in Oregon to bring local and international craft beers in our local area.

“Technical director at Deschutes Kris Scholl is coming out on the train as well and together we will present four of our beers with four of their beers alongside four courses to match.”

Mr Walkenhorst says he has loved working with Puffing Billy in the lead-up to the event.

“Being a regional town brewery like we are, we love to do things this side of the countryside,” he said.

“A lot of activity usually happen closer in to Melbourne and this is a great way to bring the hype out here.”

Puffing Billy’s Commercial Operations Manager April Williams said the railway had increased the number of themed trains this year.

“It has brought a bit of diversity for us,” she said.

“It’s very exciting to have the extensive calendar of events that we now have and if a success we would be really happy to host the Beer Train again.”

Hargreaves Hill Brewery owner and brewer Simon Walkenhorst with some of the craft beers that will be on offer on the Beer Train. 119668 Picture: REBECCA BILLS The Beer Train is on Sunday 18 May, departing at 12pm at Puffing Billy Railway - 1 Old Monbulk Road, Belgrave.

Tickets are $140 per person and available from goodbeerweek.com.au Good Beer Week runs from 17 to 25 May and for more information on the Beer Train visit www.hargreaveshill.com.au or www.facebook.com/hargreaveshill

Going nuts despite weather THE crowds braved the wet weather to support the Kalorama Chestnut Festival over the weekend.

Despite the turn in weather, chestnut fans came out to enjoy the day.

The organising committee was busy roasting chestnuts, flipping poffertjes, sizzling sausages, painting faces and selling raffle tickets.

Mail photographer GREG CARRICK was there to capture the action.

Close friends Olivia (13) of Kalorama, Ashlynn (13) of Olinda, Greta (14) of Olinda and Sera (12) of Kalorama braved the wet weather to enjoy the festival.

Three year old friends Oliver and Tully of Mt Dandenong enjoyed watching Kallista the Bush Fairy.

Florence (7) of Monbulk has no fear of heights.

Poffertjes cookers Kate Linde of Mt Dandenong, Lucinda Clark of Mount Evelyn and Alanna Deering of Mt Dandenong.

Three-year-old Beau of Montrose gets led around on a shetland pony by his Mum, Jamie.

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100,000-metre trek

By JESSE GRAHAM THOUSANDS of eager walkers made their way through the Yarra Ranges over the weekend, as part of the intense Oxfam Trailwalker event, wearing their feet down to stubs on a 100-kilometre journey.

Teams of walkers set out from Wheelers Hill bright and early on Friday 2 May, walking 100 kilometres through the area to reach Wesburn Park hours later.

The trail saw 781 teams travel through Ferntree Gully, Mount Evelyn, Olinda, Lysterfield, Woori Yallock, Millgrove and Warburton, before finishing up in Wesburn.

Local Emerald trainer Julie ‘Hoffy’ Hoffman from Hoffy’s Intensity Health and Fitness had 24 people that made up six ‘Intensity’ teams that took on their first Oxfam Trailwalk, with 20 people making it to the finish line.

Mrs Hoffman said combined, their Oxfam teams raised over $12,000.

“It was amazing to watch them all come together - they finished in high spirits and are extremely proud of each other,” she said.

“I couldn’t be prouder of all of them, they trained hard, spent lots of time fund-raising and every single one of them gave it 110 per cent on the day.”

The first team to cross the line was Steve has been Chicked, who completed the challenge in 10 hours, 31 minutes - almost an hour ahead of second team, Trails Plus, who finished in 11 hours, 20 minutes.

The average time for completing the trail was 28 hours, 31 minutes, and the final team, The Hi Hos, passed through the finish line at 7.08am on Sunday 4 May. Steve has been Chicked team captain, David Wilson, said the team was determined to leave the others in the dust and stuck together through the intense trail walk.

“We decided if they wanted to catch us, they were going to have to run really well,” Mr Wilson said.

Mr Wilson, 47, along with other team member 37-year-old David Overend, both beat their personal best for the walk by 49 minutes.

Trailwalker Spokesperson Yvette Petersen congratulated the winning teams on their achievement, and said this year’s event was the biggest yet, with 3200 runners signed up.

“These runners gave it everything they had to get to the end of the trail before sunset and they should be proud of their results, both on the trail and in their fundraising,” she said.

Of the 3200 participating, 2535 walkers finished the trail, though 95 per cent of the teams finished with at least one walker left standing.

The aim of the event was to raise money for Oxfam to help fight poverty worldwide, and a fund-raising goal of $3 million was set before the event.

As of Monday 5 May, $2,444,491 was raised towards the goal, and fund-raising is set to continue until 31 May.

One of Hoffy’s Intensity Health and Fitness teams enjoying the intense Oxfam Trailwalker event. 119816 Former Healesville residents, Rebecca and Ben Schatz and Healesville’s Matt Thomas teamed up with Geelong’s Daniel McDonald to take part in the challenge, raising $2019 for Oxfam.

However, the team failed to finish, with Rebecca and Daniel retirThe top five teams to complete the Oxfam Trailwalker event were: 1st Steve has been Chicked, 10 hours, 31 minutes (David Wilson, Box Hill; David Overend, Abbotsford; Daniel Langelaan, Endeavour Hills; Dion Finocchiaro, Brighton).

2nd Trails Plus, 11 hours, 20 minutes (Kellie Emmerson, Deanna Blegg, Nikki Wynd, Samantha Gash).

3rd Melbourne Midday Milers: 11 hours, 45 minutes (Richard

ing at the second last checkpoint after 71.2 kilometres and 29 hours, 11 minutes of walking.

The unofficial accolade for biggest blister from the event was given to Nicola Hande of the Hi Hos, though no measurements were taken at the time.

Does, Frankston South; Anthony Mithen, Albert Park; David Venour, Vermont; Ewen Vowels, Travancore).

4th Foleys List, 11 hours, 58 minutes (Andrew Turner, Glen Iris; Stephen Callahan, Ballarat; Brad Fuller, Lara; Simon Marcus, Burwood East).

5th Breakfast at Bears, 12 hours, nine minutes (Brendan Callery, Berwick; David Campbell, Cranbourne North; Ian Cornthwaite, Allambie Reserve; Stephen Gilbert, Pakenham).

Camp makes green connection

By JESSE GRAHAM ENVIRONMENTAL connectivity was at the heart of a special camp that brought students from the Dandenong Ranges to the Yarra Valley and up into the mountains.

Earthkeepers is a three-day school camp program run with the Yarra Ranges Council’s Learning for Sustainability team and Moora Moora Co-Operative Community.

Students travel up to Moora Moora, located on Mount Toolbewong outside of Healesville, and take part in the adventure camp, which features activities, discussions and mysteries to solve.

A Grade 5 class from The Patch Primary School made its way to the camp last week, and spent the three days adventuring and learning about the world around them.

In one of their activities, students were designated an animal or plant and had ropes to connect themselves to different elements that affected them - by the end of the exercise, every student was connected to one another by a labyrinth of rope.

The Patch Primary School teacher Michelle Rayner said the Earthkeepers camp gave the kids real, hands-on experience in looking at the environmental impacts humans can make.

“They were so engaged by the activities, which are all so diverse,” she said.

“When trying to deal with complex issues, but really simplifying it, this camp has got it over every other learning curriculum I’ve seen in the area.”

The students at the camp are trained as “Earthkeepers” and learn

One of The Patch Primary School’s Earthkeeper teams at last Picture: JESSE GRAHAM week’s camp. 119724 about the connectivity of humans and animals to the environment, according to Yarra Ranges Council’s Simon Woodland.

“They go home knowing that everything they do in their day-to-day life has an impact and makes a difference,” Mr Woodland said.

“This all leads them to being able to make better lifestyle decisions, we hope, in the future that will save them money and reduce their impact

on the environment.”

Earthkeepers, according to Mr Woodland, teaches students to live sustainably at home and at school.

The council’s Learning for Sustainability team run the Earthkeepers camp, and are calling for more schools in the Yarra Ranges to get involved and for volunteers to assist.

For more information, or to volunteer with the program, contact Saba or Simon on 1300 368 333.

Drivers hailed

By JESSE GRAHAM THE Yarra Ranges Highway Patrol has commended the behaviour of drivers over the double-long weekend period, where only around one in a thousand breath-tested drivers were found to be over the limit.

Over the Easter and Anzac Day long weekends, police from around the Yarra Ranges conducted a campaign addressing dangerous driver behaviour, from speeding to drink driving.

Around 13 people were caught drink driving over the two long weekends, with police conducting 10,105 preliminary breath tests (PBTs) throughout the Yarra Ranges.

This means that, for every 1000 drivers breath-tested, around one person was found to be driving with a blood alcohol content level above the limit.

Yarra Ranges Highway Patrol Sergeant John Morgan said police were happy with the results of the weekend, and added that drivers seemed to be behaving well during the notoriously dangerous period.

“There were a lot of people on the road, and I was on the road nearly every day - what I saw was that the driving was really good,” he said.

“Obviously, any drink driver we get is a shame and we don’t like it - we would hope that people are getting the message - but when you look at the entirety of the tests, you’ve got to be happy with that.”

He said there was an enormous amount of traffic going through the area, with around 6000 vehicles passing an automated number plate recognition system in just five hours.

Sgt Morgan noted that no fatal accidents or accidents resulting in life-threatening injuries took place in the area over the period, and said he hoped this was a result of signs advertising high-risk stretches of road.

Altogether, around 622 offences were recorded over the two long weekends, with 314 drivers and motorcyclists caught speeding more than 10 kilometres per hour over the limit.

Only one driver was caught using their mobile phone while driving, while 21 unlicensed drivers and 14 disqualified drivers were found behind the wheel.

Four cars were impounded, while 62 cars and motorcycles were found to be unregistered.

Sgt Morgan said that, in many cases, unregistered drivers spoken to by police officers had merely forgotten to pay their fees in recent days.

He said that the law, however, imposes heavy penalties on unregistered drivers, forgetful or not.

“Unfortunately for them, it’s a heavy mistake they made because it’s a heavy fine,” he said.

“The law is that, once you don’t pay on time, you’ll receive a fine - our hands are tied in that area.”

Sgt Morgan congratulated drivers in the area who did the right thing, and said he hoped that the lack of fatalities and serious injuries recorded could be maintained throughout the year.

As of Thursday 1 May, the road toll currently stands at 85, compared to 84 at the same time in 2013.

In the Yarra Ranges, the road toll for 2014 stands at five, up from three at the same time in 2013.

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Teacher’s lesson learned

By JESSE GRAHAM AN EMERALD school teacher who placed second in last year’s Puffing Billy Great Train Race has taken out top honours this year, winning the race with an 18-second lead.

Cockatoo’s Craig Appleby crossed the line at last Sunday’s event with a timing of 43 minutes, 32 seconds, 18 seconds ahead of Moonee Ponds’ Mitchel Brown, who was placed second.

Mr Appleby, a teacher at Emerald Primary School, told the Mail last year that he was gunning for the top spot after placing second in the landmark hills event.

Just 12 months later, Mr Appleby achieved his goal.

“I was thrilled to finally win the race and was delighted to see some of my students at the finish line cheering me on,” he said.

Moorooduc’s Sarah Klein, who won last year’s race in the women’s division, took out the top place again this year, with a time of 49 minutes, 35 seconds.

The Great Train Race saw 3134 take on Puffing Billy in a race from Belgrave to Emerald Lake Park - a 13.2 kilometre trek.

The first train made its way to the finish line with a time of 60 minutes, 26 seconds, with 464 runners beating the train.

Puffing Billy’s second train finished the race with a time of 81 minutes, 31 seconds, and 2424 runners managed to cross the line before both trains had finished their course.

RESULTS: First Male: Craig Appleby, Cockatoo, 43:32.

Second Male: Mitchel Brown, Moonee Ponds, 43:50.

Third Male: Craig Semple, Oakleigh East, 44:16.

First Female: Sarah Klein, Moorooduc, 49:35.

Second Female: Gemma Maini, Tyabb, 50:46.

Third Female: Julia Edwards, Richmond, 51:26.

Under 18 Male: Vaughan Smith, Balwyn, 49:48.

Under 18 Female: PetraRuhl, Endeavour Hills, 59:51.

Veteran Male (40 years and older): Craig Semple, Oakleigh East, 44:16.

Veteran Female (40 years and older): Julia Edwards, Richmond, 51:26.

First team: Sally’s Smarties, 3:20:40.

Of the 2424, 1829 of the runners beating the second train were men and 595 were women.

Though Mr Appleby took out the top spot, the remainder of the top place-getters were from outside of the Yarra Ranges, with a myriad of competitors from around the state.

Many locals took part in the race, however, with Upwey High School’s Year 11 physical education teacher Peter Castillo taking 12 students on the gruelling run.

Mr Castillo said that he managed to beat the train by a matter of minutes with one of the dozen students, with 57 and 58.5 minutes respectively, while four of the other students beat the second train.

“It went really, really well - all the kids were nervous and excited at the same time,” he said.

“The kids are rapt and they want to continue next year.”

Mr Castillo said he wanted to get as many of the high school students into next year’s race as possible.

Despite the dreary conditions, the race had its fair share of high morale, which was boosted by some participants paying homage to International Star Wars Day. Traralgon’s Michelle Bayley ran the race dressed as Darth Vader to celebrate the special day.

This year marks the 33rd year of the Puffing Billy Great Train Race, and all money raised through the event goes towards restoring a NGG16 127 Garratt locomotive for the Puffing Billy Preservation Society.

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Runners in the Great Train Race getting started in Belgrave.

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Enjoy an audience with Melba

By JESSE GRAHAM A YARRA Valley celebrity will be stepping out of the pages of history and into the halls of Lilydale’s Regional Museum on Sunday for a special Mother’s Day high tea.

Dame Nellie Melba, a significant historical figure in the area, will be the guest of honour at a special high tea on Sunday 11 May, made especially for mothers.

During the high tea event, Melba will perform a 20-minute theatrical performance, set in 1918 before Melba accepted her honour as Dame at the end of World War I. History Teachers’ Association of Victoria’s Jo Clyne will be stepping into the role of Dame Nellie Melba for the event, and her script was developed using historical materials at the museum.

Visitors will be able to interact with Melba at the event, before the performance begins, and ask questions once the performance has concluded.

Yarra Ranges Regional Museum’s Curator of Public Programs Megan Sheehy says the event stayed true to historical records, and offered an interesting day out for mums on their special day.

“It’s an interactive per-

formance - she (Melba) will talk through her associations with famous people. There are some interesting and quirky things,” Ms Sheehy said.

“It tells the personal side of Melba’s life - rather than being more about her performing career, it’s about the personal side of her life and her home out here in Coldstream.”

Tickets for the event are $65 per person, and two sittings of the high tea will be held on the day - one from 11.15am-1pm, and another from 1.30-3.30pm.

The high tea will include chicken and cucumber sandwiches, smoked salmon pastries, pear and almond friands, peach and raspberry tarts, chocolate éclairs, tea and coffee.

Bookings for the high tea are essential. For more information, call 9739 7234.

To celebrate the Dame Nellie Melba event and Mother’s Day, the Mail has a bottle of Coombe Farm’s Nellie Melba Blanc De Blancs (2011).

To go into the draw to win the bottle of wine, visit the Mail’s Facebook page at www. facebook.com/mailnewspapergroup and share, like and comment on the relevant post.

Winners will be drawn on Friday 9 May. Good luck!

History Teachers’ Association of Victoria’s Jo Clyne will be stepping into the shoes of Dame Nellie Melba for the high tea Picture: JESSE GRAHAM event. 119666

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Oticon is a world-leading developer of hearing support devices, with a significant focus on research and collaboration with hearing experts across the globe.

The Oticon Award recognises leaders in audiological care who show dedication to the industry and a commitment to using new technology to improve people’s ability to hear well.

Hearsmart was one of only 35 recipients in Australia.

Ms Ojha said the award was unexpected.

“The Oticon award is a tremendous honour for our dedicated and hard-working team,” she said.

Hearsmart’s commitment and implementation of new technology ensures that people in the Yarra Valley region have access to superior hearing support technology like Oticon devices that incorporate artificial intelligence.

Through this, they have the advantage of personalising the user’s listening experience.

In the past, the best that hearing devices could do was

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Today, new technology can detail more sounds with better quality and send it to the brain, giving the user a hearing experience unique to them, their needs and preferences.

Ms Ojha said the company had been serving the Yarra Valley region for more than seven years and always strived to provide their clients with the best service and treatments available.

“Thanks to Oticon supplying the latest in hearing device technology, we know we are helping people interact more in their lives and with the people around them,” she said.

“The Oticon Business Alliance Conference program this month incorporated training on the new Oticon Hearing Device called ‘Ria’ which provides excellent sound quality and gives people the freedom to focus more clearly on sounds that they want to hear, even in noisy environments.

“Interruptions caused by distorted sounds or whistling are significantly reduced thanks to the new technology of a tiny but extremely powerful Inium sound processing chip.”

Ria sits within a family of advanced wireless devices using the Inium platform - including Oticon Nera and the most advanced device - the Oticon Alta Hearing Device.

Hearing is an extremely personal experience, and Ms Ojha notes that it surprises many to find out that no two people hear sound in exactly the same way.

The best listening devices are those that can be customised to meet individual needs.

Ms Ojha said by playing sound demos she was able to get input from clients and then could adjust the Oticon Ria, Nera and Alta to match personal sound preferences.

“For example, if you are a dog lover, the sound of a dog barking may be pleasant to you but not others, or are a passionate music lover and have specific preferences.

“Therefore people have so much to gain from having a hearing solution personalised to them.”

All Oticon hearing devices are available in a large range of discreet styles to suit a variety of hearing and lifestyle needs.

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TIMELESS ELEGANCE THROUGH the stone entrance and at the end of a long tree lined bitumen driveway, this property makes a statement and a lasting impression that will stay with anyone who has the opportunity to visit this stunning property.

This imposing grand entertainer’s residence will impress visitors with its striking framework of stone and timber and the formidable roofline, which even includes a turret.

It boasts a versatile floor plan with three grand bedrooms plus a fourth bedroom or study.

Every facet of this expansive two storey design displays intuition and empathy for modern family dynamics with a distinct accent on alfresco integration.

The high calibre and quality of the interior speaks of style and superb attention to detail with soaring ceilings crowning the multi zoned floor plan.

Polished oak parquetry flooring, ornate

skirtings and architraves, leadlight embellishments and a grand timber staircase all speak of timeless elegance.

Multiple outdoor entertaining areas beside the in-ground pool, which take in the stunning rural views, together with the choice of either outdoor or undercover barbecue areas, allow an exclusive Champagne lifestyle among complete tranquillity.

There’s also plenty of undercover parking with double garage and triple carport, a four

PROPERTY OF THE WEEK car storage shed and workshop plus hardstand area for a caravan or fifth wheel.

Other features include ducted gas heating and air conditioning and a large gas log fire set in a stone chimney.

And within the massive entertainer’s kitchen there is a built-in and plumbed two door fridge freezer with cold filtered water and ice dispenser to complete this magic offering.

For further details or an appointment to inspect, contact Trevor Bell on 0418 333 580.

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FROM humble beginnings in the 1920s, this beautiful character home was hewn from the local mountain ash.

The lovely waxed patina on the original polished hardwood floors and mill-sawn marks through the weatherboards are a reminder of the time when mountain men and women settled this mainly forested mountain.

The journey of the current owners of Wycefn started 13 years ago when they embarked on their first inspection of this stunning acre plus property which started from a charming beginning and has been transformed into a paradise of magnificent gardens and stone paths.

French doors open into a wide entry through which the views open out through the formal lounge/dining room beyond the wide covered verandah to Silvan Reservoir and the Warburton Ranges.

The kitchen, as with most homes, is the hub of family life and the meal preparation is a breeze with the stainless steel 90cm Ilve stove and the clean-up is just as easy with the Miele dishwasher.

The three separate living areas allow plenty of options for all members of the family to find a quiet room to enjoy.

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The main bedroom en suite has his and hers walk-in wardrobes and the study or fifth bedroom complete this second level hideaway.

Wide verandahs front and rear, a swim spa and stunning landscaping with huge areas of stone paving create outdoor zones for all year round entertaining.

Surprises are around every corner from the wisteria walk out front to the huge storage areas underneath.

This sensational Falls Road property will delight the senses in every respect.

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NEAT, PRIVATE 2 BEDROOM UNIT WITH BIG BACK YARD!

MODERN 5 BEDROOM FAMILY HOME WITH ENDLESS VIEWS!

This 2 year old unit in Gembrook Views Estate (for over 55s), is perfectly located just a short stroll to the heart of Gembrook, the local shops, post office & cafes. The unit offers a spacious living room which opens out onto the undercover entertaining area surrounded by the colourful, established gardens & all fully fenced for your little furry friend. Adjacent to the living area is room for a dining table & the well-appointed kitchen which features a dishwasher & plenty of cupboard & bench space with a modern & functional design. Down the hall there are 2 big bedrooms with built in robes & an abundance of natural light, as well as a 2 way bathroom, a functional laundry & there is also internal access to the home from the single lock up garage for added convenience. The home has gas ducted heating for the ultimate in comfort & a split system for the warmer months, making this the ideal retirement option in the Hills!

Situated on an acre on a sealed road just a short drive from Emerald, Cockatoo & Woori Yallock this spacious 5 bedroom + study family home will tick all your boxes.

Downstairs there is a large open plan lounge & formal dining room with gorgeous polished floors, contemporary lighting, heaps of natural light & an ambient wood heater & Nobo heating for added comfort & convenience. The well-appointed kitchen features a dishwasher, electric cooking & a cosy meals area. Also downstairs are 3 bedrooms, 2 with built in robes, a family bathroom with corner spa & the Master with a walk in robe & ensuite. To add to the conveniences there are ceiling fans in every room (both upstairs & down) & a split system on each level to keep you comfortable & cool in the warmer months & the home features new quality carpet throughout.

Upstairs there are 2 further generous bedrooms with built in robes, a 3rd bathroom & a big rumpus room with contemporary flair that has a balcony allowing you to take in the endless views over the distant mountain ranges. Add to this an established garden, a huge lawn area for the kids to play & a fully fenced paddock, a 3 car garage with concrete floor, a double carport, a chook shed, fruit trees, limitless underground spring water & a 3.3kw solar system which significantly reduces your energy costs.

Surrounded by acreage properties, if space, privacy & comfort are high on your list, this immaculate property is sure to impress!

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You are sure to be impressed by this extensive property on just over 3 acres walking distance to Cockatoo & just a few minutes from Emerald. The home is set back from the sealed road amongst the parklike grounds, complete with a dam (with pump) & landscaped gardens. The home features 3 spacious bedrooms with built in robes, a 2nd living area with a split system for added comfort & a huge, open plan kitchen, dining, living area with feature open fire place & direct access to the equally large undercover deck, ideal for entertaining the masses. The wellappointed kitchen offers gas cooking, a dishwasher, Ceaser Stone bench tops & plenty of space throughout & overlooks the spacious dining area where you could fit the largest of family tables. Inside there is also a study, convenient powder room, big laundry & the home has mains Gas Ducted Heating for the ultimate in comfort through the colder months. Outside there is a gorgeous salt water, solar heated in ground swimming pool with a large cabana for entertaining & an outdoor kitchen where you can laze away the summer with family & friends & there is an outdoor bathroom to add to the conveniences. Don´t stop there - the property also features arguably one of the largest sheds on the mountain being 17m wide x 26m long x 6m high with concrete floor, power, phone, a toilet & contemporary office/accommodation on the mezzanine level. You´ve seen the photos & watched the video now grab the opportunity to see it up close - you won´t be disappointed!

This neat, well presented 2 bedroom weatherboard home is perfectly located just a stones throw frthe corne store, & Emerald Secondary College. The home features an open plan kitchen & living area with olished floors & a reverse cycle split sytem to keep you warm in winter & cool in summer. The well appointed kitchen has plenty of space to cook up a feast & overlooks the fully fenced rear yard. Once you’ve finished cooking, enjoy the company of friends & family in the dining room with an abundance of glass looking over the established, low maintenance gardens. There are 2 spacious bedrooms with built in robes & a family bathroom with European Laundry. The home has been finished in contemporary colours & is ready to move in & enjoy. Outside there is a single lock up garage, a wood shed, a convenient front verandah providing protected entry into the home & the perfect spot to enjoy a cuppa, all services are available & sewer is connected. This tidy home ticks all the boxes for the discerning buyer or keen investor!

CALL TO ARRANGE A PRIVATE INSPECTION TODAY!

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Contact Grant Day on 0417 565 745 or 5968 6222 Inspection 1.30pm - 2.00pm Saturday (Photo ID Required)

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SPACIOUS FAMILY LIVING IN PEACEFUL SURROUNDINGS

A prime location is only the start of the outstanding features of this architecturally inspired home...

Views that stretch as far as the eye can see create a backdrop to this home and add something very special and unique. A spacious loft master bedroom plus parents retreat (home office) overlooks the first floor living space and contains a full ensuite and oversized dressing room . Dual open plan living zones are highlighted timber floors and allow for both formal & informal gatherings. The main family area extends from the high quality kitchen & over looks not only the rear yard but the magnificent views that Ridge Road is so famous for. Outside, the sealed, circular driveway leads to both a dble remote entry garage under roofline of the main home & also a large fully fitted out barn with work shop and studio . The complete package when it comes to Hills living...

The split level foorplan of this home has been designed with 4 bedrooms (or 3 plus study), 2 modern bathrooms and dual living zones that create loads of room for all the family. The relaxed meals is surrounded by the generous sized kitchen that comes complete with excellent storage making this whole space a warm and inviting place to sit and enjoy meals with friends and family.

GDH and 2 split systems allow for instant temperature control while large windows let the natural sunlight filter through each room. Outside, an oversized single carport with plenty of storage options is perfect to keep your car out of the weather while a circular driveway with more parking spaces will suit anyone who needs room for their 4 wheeled toys. A near flat, fully fenced rear yard contains a paved undercover BBQ area and lush lawn complete the home.

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Wycefn

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From humble beginnings in the 1920´s when this beautiful character home was hewn from the local Mountain Ash, the lovely waxed patina on the original polished hardwood floors and mill sawn marks through the weatherboards reminds us of a time when mountain men and women settled this mainly forested mountain. The journey of the current owners of Wycefn started 13 years ago when they embarked on their first inspection of this stunning acre plus, which started from charming beginnings and has been transformed into a paradise of magnificent gardens and stone paths. At the end of the long driveway the steeply pitched gables protrude over the weeping cherries and climbing rose arbors. French doors open into a wide entry through which the views open out through the formal lounge/dining room beyond the wide covered verandah to Silvan Reservoir and the Warburton Ranges. The kitchen like most homes is the hub of family life, and the meal preparation is a breeze with the Stainless Steel 90cm Ilve stove and clean-up just as easy with the Miele dishwasher. Three separate living areas allow plenty of options for all members of the family to find a quiet room to enjoy. Upstairs is wondrous with the gabled ceilings, and sash windows create a soft ambience, where the use of painted timber lining and a huge box bay window. The main bedroom en suite, walk-in robes, plus a study or 5th bedroom. Full access at the rear of the acreage (via Warwick Road).

For further details of this magnificent property www.bellrealestate.com.au

Hidden behind a manicured Camellia Hedge at the end of a meandering drive, this freshly renovated home is nestled perfectly to capture glorious views towards the city by day and twinkling lights at night. Architectural delights are featured throughout this split level home designed well ahead of its time incorporating extensive open plan living areas and family sized kitchen with Caesar stone benchtops and stainless steel appliances, stunning black slate flooring, new carpets and quality drapes in neutral tones accentuating the walls of glass. The most amazing garden is an absolute garden lovers paradise with European plantings in abundance protected under Chestnut and Walnut trees. Pathways edged in rock frame the garden rooms and glasshouse, with double remote garage on the property. Internally a well designed floor plan of 4 bedrooms with upper level Master plus contemporary styled ensuite, certainly boasts the best views especially from the private balcony. Grand in proportion the formal lounge offers many focal treats including exposed trusses and is warmed by a cosy wood fire framed by a stunning mantle piece. This delightful home located on the prestigious Ridge Road is an absolute pleasure to inspect!

4 BED 2 BATH 2 W.C. 1 STUDY 2 CAR LANDSIZE - 4090sqm

Contact Trevor Bell on 0418 333 580 or 9751 2375 Inspection By Private Appointment Only

4 BED 2 BATH 2 W.C. 4 CAR LANDSIZE - 2084sqm

Contact Corinne Sukroo 0419 805 925 or Jo Hirst on 0427 494 831 or 9751 2375 Inspection By Private Appointment

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Patanga Distributors 0409 632 143

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ALL TREE WORKS Pruning, shaping, removals. Mulching/sales, free quotes. John 0401 623 500.

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

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LAWN MOWER, Honda, HRU196M1, 4 stroke push mower. $750. 0419 346 819.

ORGANIC SEEDLINGS, for Sale, This Sat 10th May, 9am to 5pm.

Yarra Valley Ecoss. Wide variety veg and natives, 711 Old Warburton Road.

OVEN, New Wave convection, still in box, never used, cost $299, sell $200. 5964 6743 after 4pm.

WASHING MACHINE,Bosch Maxx Classic, front loader, 6.5KG, 900RPM. $300. 0419 346 819.

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The affected areas within the parks and reserves will be closed during periods of control. Signs will be displayed at all official entrance points to the park and reserves when shooting is in progress.

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.

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More information Phone 13 1963 www.parks.vic.gov.au

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ABN 87 150 686 670

Phone 5945 0600

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Specialising in Fringe area reception problems in the Dandenong Ranges.

Parks Victoria’s conservation management to restore and protect park habitat includes the control of introduced plant and animal species. As part of an ongoing strategy, notice is hereby given that Parks Victoria will be conducting a controlled, safe and humane deer control operation targeting Fallow and Sambar Deer in three areas of public land within the Dandenong Ranges and Yarra Ranges.

The program aims to remove deer from critical areas and reduce the numbers of deer in Dandenong Ranges National Park and Yellingbo and Warramate Hills Nature Conservation reserves.

Call Andrew: 0411 633 400

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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.

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Computer Training Australia is taking enrolments into our popular Certificate III in Micro Business (iPad Training) commencing on Tuesday 13 May 2014 at Billanook Secondary College.

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AS many around the country leisurely celebrated their Easter break, one young athlete from the town of Knox had a rather triumphant weekend.

Lee Tzilantonis, 15, one of more than 200 competing junior athletes, finished first in the under 15s 100m boys final of the 2014 Australia Post Stawell Gift athletics championship.

Tzilantonis, who competes in Under 15s events, put on a powerful display of speed as he comprehensively secured the title, and the subsequent prestige that comes with it.

The Stawell Gift is one of Australia’s oldest and richest sporting events and is commonly viewed as the most prominent foot race in the country.

This year’s event was held on Friday 18 April to Monday 21 April.

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through an initiative first implemented in 2011 by a combined partnership agreement involving Little Athletics Victoria and McDonald’s.

The talented Tzilantonis, who first started running with Speed Clinic Australia at the age of 7, is usually a long distance runner – which makes his achievement in the sprint event all the more remarkable.

The Little Athletics event schedule consisted of 100m, 400m, 800m and 1600m mixed races.

This year was the promising runner’s first appearance at the Stawell Gift and his mother Diane had nothing but praise for the event.

“It’s an absolutely amazing event, it was our first time there and it was just something else,” she said.

Although her son ran a remarkable race, Diane was quick to point out that her son’s talents were nurtured to the fullest

by his capable and experienced coach Shane McKenzie.

“He’s been amazingly patient and he’s worked with Lee for a year now and the results speak for themselves. Finding a good coach was a hard thing but once you get the right one hard work definitely pays off.”

McDonald’s Knox licensee Howard Armitage said he was “so pleased to be able to offer kids like Lee from all over Victoria the opportunity to participate in the excitement of the weekend and see some world class athletes in action.”

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Knox and Noble Park bodies clash mid-air in a chaotic final term at Knox Gardens Picture: JARROD POTTER Reserve. 119736

Falcons, Bulls in thriller tie

By JARROD POTTER KNOX and Noble Park could not be split at the final siren as an explosive EFL Division 1 draw played out at Knox Gardens Reserve.

Such was the tense atmosphere that it threatened to ignite the crowd into a frenzy at one stage as the Falcons and Bulls were deeply locked in battle.

When a Noble Park player was flung outside the field, the sides went at it as jumpers were ripped, people punched and general mayhem ensued.

Cooler heads prevailed and a stretching Piva Wright mark-and-goal effort brought the deficit back to a point before Knox kicked away midway through the final term and that seemed to be enough, as Ben Abraham kicked the Falcons’ eighth goal.

Noble Park didn’t lie down heading towards the final siren though - the Cody connection - brothers Luke and Trent - combined to hit up Kemperman for his second goal and reduce the gap to a solitary point.

In the dying seconds, the ball flew towards the wing

and Noble Park’s Dan Keely struck an amazing tap-to-advantage for Trent Cody, who ran to the 50-metre arc and slotted a behind to leave the match deadlocked with the more accurate Knox 8.8 (56) drawn with Noble Park 7.14 (56).

Ryan Minahan and Marcus Jordan (two goals each) were prominent on the scoresheet for the Falcons while Luke Williams, Ben Healey and Scott Davis also starred.

Knox heads to Norwood on Saturday to improve on its 11th place Division 1 standing.

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Warburton edges out Olinda BIG GAMES and big results were the order of the day in the Yarra Valley Mountain District Community Bank Football Netball League. In Division One, Warburton Millgrove knocked Olinda Ferny Creek out of top spot.

Monbulk now has top spot after accounting for Woori Yallock.

Wandin and Healesville opened their account.

In Division Two, the inaugural ‘Pride Cup’ was won by Yarra Glen and Thornton Eildon and Gembrook Cockatoo are off and running.

Warburton Millgrove 10.12(72) d Olinda Ferny Creek 10.7(67) OLINDA went into this game sitting atop the ladder with three wins and Warburton sitting in seventh.

Warburton jumped out of the blocks, kicking 4.6 to 1.1 however errant kicking by Warburton robbed them of a bigger lead at the first break.

The lead increased to 30 points at half time.

Not sure what Peter Brown said to Olinda at half time, but Olinda came out and kicked 4.2 to 1.1 to reduce the deficit to 11 points.

Warburton managed to hold off Olinda in the end, winning by just five points.

Warburton Millgrove best players: L. Barnard, B. Murphy, S. Muir (3 goals), G. Newing.

Olinda Ferny Creek best players: J. Rankin, D. Rohrmann, N. Keegan, and K. Currie.

Monbulk 11.10(76) d Woori Yallock 4.4(28) IN A BATTLE between third and fourth place, Monbulk was just ahead on percentage.

Monbulk kicked 4.4 in the first to Woori Yallock’s 1.0 to take a healthy lead into the second quarter.

The second quarter saw Monbulk add another 5.3 to Woori Yallock 1.2 - a healthy lead of 47 points at half time.

Woori Yallock needed to adjust and quickly at that, however unfortunately for them Monbulk had a different idea.

The third quarter was a hard slog which only added eight points to Monbulk and two points to Woori’s three-quarter time score.

An eight-goal lead going into the last was going to be hard for Woori to chase and they ended up, going down by 48 points.

Monbulk best players: S. Whittington, S. Williams (3 goals), M. Langworthy, J. Mohr.

Woori Yallock best players: M. Batten, J. Coombs, M. Baxter (2 goals), J. Adams.

Healesville 11.17(83) d Belgrave 11.12(78) HEALESVILLE opened their account on Saturday with a solid performance against sixth-placed Belgrave.

It must have been a day for indirect kicking, as Healesville kicked 4.7 in the first to take a lead of 23 points.

Both sides kicked 4.3 in the second to make no change to the game at half time.

2.4 to 3.6 saw the lead reduce to 15 points at three-quarter time.

Belgrave were on the move and Healesville could not afford to play defensive football.

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Healesville only managed to kick 1.3 in the last while Belgrave kicked 3.1 but it just wasn’t enough for Belgrave.

Healesville got away with the win by the skin of their teeth.

Healesville best players: A. Davies, J. Nugent (1 goal), N. Mende, B. Hodic (3 goals).

Belgrave best players: T. Stubley, C. Kelf (1 goal), M. Collins (4 goals), K. Grant.

Division 2 Seniors: Thornton Eildon 14.12(96) d Alexandra 9.12(66) THORNTON Eildon has been thereabout in most of their games this year.

They travelled to Alexandra on Saturday for a clash of traditional rivals and came away with their first win for the season.

They got out to a solid start, kicking 4.3 to 2.2.

They extended their lead to 24 points at the main break.

Kicking another 2.3 to only five behinds in the third gave them a comfortable 34- point lead heading into the last.

Some might have thought they might run out of legs in the last, but in the end they held off Alexandra and came home with four points.

Thornton Eildon best players: J. Parker, B. Coller (2 goals), L. Davison (5 goals), T. Bail (1 goal), B. Kapakoulakis.

Alexandra best players: B. Cooper (1 goal), W. Walker, D. Toomey, D. Bourke.

Seville 21.11(137) d Powelltown 18.11(119) SEVILLE and Powelltown were both sitting on 12 points prior to today with Powelltown sitting in second spot on percentage.

A win here was going to give one club a clear break on the ladder.

Seville’s kicking in the first helped Powelltown stay in the race.

Powelltown kicked 5.3 to Seville’s 6.1 in the second and the lead was Seville’s by 22 points at half time.

A massive eight-goal quarter to Seville in the third increased the lead to 37 points at three-quarter time.

In turn, Powelltown kicked 6.3 to 3.2 in the last, but left their run too late.

Seville best players: A. Knight (1 goal), T. Baker, N. O’Keefe (6 goals), P. Bailey (1 goal).

Powelltown best players: R. Sandy, M. Horsley (1 goal), L. Tindal (4 goals), M. McLaughlin.

Yarra Glen 17.15(117) d Yarra Junction 2.14(26) YARRA Glen and Yarra Junction played in the inaugural Pride Cup on Saturday in front of a crowd of supporters - including 80 guests who were invited by the AFL for a luncheon to celebrate and support this game.

Yarra Glen got off to an enormous start, kicking 7.6 to 0.3.

It looked very ominous for Yarra Junction, but they fought on admirably and need to be congratulated for their participation and support of the day.

Yarra Glen went into half time with a 67-point lead.

The third quarter was a bit of a stalemate as the weather set in and was played in very wet and slippery conditions, but the lead increased to 78 points.

Yarra Glen kicked away in the last to come home with the points.

Yarra Glen best players: B. James (Pride Cup Medal Winner) (2 goals), D. Watt (1 goal), L. Hoffman (1 goal), J. Marks (3 goals).

Yarra Junction best players: E. Wadsworth, M. Sword, L. Cove, M. Brown (1 goal).

Out of the starting blocks and Gembrook girls do club proud GEMBROOK COCKATOO JUNIOR FOOTBALL NETBALL CLUB ROUND 2 UNDER 10

GCFNC v Seville IT WAS Gembrook Cockatoo’s first home game for the season at the old football ground, and it was a tight struggle for the first three quarters.

Then they pulled away in the third under the wet and windy conditions.

The whole team shared the ball around well.

Best Players: S. Gerencser, N. Adams, J. Madden, H. Colvin, K. Allcott, F. Smith.

UNDER 12

GCFNC 5.4(34) d Seville 5.1(31) AFTER A slow start into the wind, the boys worked their way into the game.

The last quarter with the wind was used very well by the boys.

Aaron Firrito was set up with a very long shot at the goal which he nailed with a few seconds left on the clock.

Best Players: A. Firrito, C. Bourne, M. Candy, T. Radocaj, J. Murugan, J. Baker, L. Shephard, D. Kee, J. O’Connor.

UNDER 14

GCFNC 12.10(82) d Seville 2.1(3) A VERY good effort by the Under 14s in a game played in very tough conditions.

Full credit to Seville who never gave in all day.

Best Players: M. Frazzetto, B. Diprose, L. McCulloch, S. Gibson, J.

Burchill, H. Snoxell, J. Hudson.

SEVILLE 22.17(149) d GCFNC 4.6(30) SEVILLE attacked the ball well, leading the way on winning contested ball.

After half time, the players played with more purpose and direction.

Best Players: J. Brockfield, C. Moore, L. McKenzie, T. Wills, A. Van Schilt, C. Sweeney.

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Debutants delight the crowd MONBULK Rangers under-8 Wizards and under-8 Dragons started their soccer careers as the junior competetion kicked off.

Very excited potential Socceroos took on the opposition with great determination.

They were cheered on by equally excited parents and friends.

The Monbulk Rangers under-10 Goannas’ season opener also had a ripper of a game on Saturday morning.

After much pre-game turmoil getting a number of last minute consignments uniformed and qualified to play they hit the pitch with loads of enthusiasm - despite the onset of an unwelcome cold rain.

The first half of the game presented the spectators with plenty to cheer about as the two well-matched teams moved the ball up and down the length of the pitch with great fervour.

At half time, thanks to some outstanding goalkeeping on both ends of the pitch, the game remained tied and scoreless.

Midway through the second half the Goannas hit pay dirt as striker Luke Porter found the goal net assisted by mid-fielder Ruben Madden-Welti.

Despite numerous retaliatory shots on goal by the Knox Churches Soccer Club Strikers the game ended with a narrow 1-0 victory for the Goannas.

The under-18 Monbulk Rangers Bears kicked off their season on a crisp Sunday evening at home playing host to the Southern Stars, who had travelled up from Dingley.

Despite having a new coach and a large turnover in players the team gelled quickly and dominated possession but could not put the score on the board.

At the 27-minute mark, and against the run of play, the Stars sent in a long range shot which gave the Monbulk keeper no chance and sent the visitors into the lead.

To their credit, the Monbulk boys kept their heads up and six minutes later Alex Murray equalised, which was the score at half time.

After half time Monbulk continued to attack relentlessly.

Eventually all the good work paid off with Joel Turpin coming off the bench and scoring at the 73-minute mark.

Eight minutes later the game was put beyond doubt with a great goal to Marcus Domun.

A great start to the season for the Bears who worked hard all game and finally saw the rewards of all this work with a 3-1 result.

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Kids put through their paces DEFYING expectations of a rain-affected morning, Saturday served up a surprisingly sunny morning to the delight of about 50 Auskickers.

The young ladies and lads at Monbulk Junior Football Club were taken through their paces by the three experienced coaches with mums and dads included in many of the activities.

The youngest Auskickers at the age of five enjoyed their first taste of Aussie Rules football as much as those who have participated in the age groups for over four years.

An after-game barbecue filled hungry stomachs.

With a long season still to go, and upcoming Auskick games alongside the Macclesfield and Emerald Auskick clinics, Monbulk would like to emphasise that it’s never too late to join Auskick.

Sessions are held every Saturday at 8.30am at the Monbulk Reserve and all girls and boys over the age of five are welcome.

For more information, visit www.monbulkjfc. com.au or call Mark on 9794 8316.

The young boys and girls of Monbulk Junior Football Club enjoying Auskick. 119786

THE ANNUAL Servicemen’s Day was held at Emerald Golf Club last Saturday under the threat of rain, hail and pestilence.

But none of the above occurred and fair weather reigned supreme.

The winner of the prestigious trophy was Peter Clarke (19) with 40 points.

Following at a respectful distance in second place Peter Kennedy (29) on 34 with Peter Clowes (16) following quite a few back on 28.

The clear winner of the ladies’ event was Terri Bull by quite a distance from Roberta Kennedy in second place.

In the civilians’ event it was Ross Martin (10) who stood tall and to attention when his 39 points allowed him to wear the winner’s grin.

Ben Balfour (19) was next on 38.

Peter Glasscock (19) and Stuart Courtney (15) both had 37.

Travis Gerbes won the Stockdale and Leggo nearest the pin on the fourth and also won the pro pin cash on the 18th.

Allan Ecclestone was nearest on the seventh, Ken Hill the 12th and as per normal, Leigh Morison won on the 13th.

On Wednesday when the OFG crowd turned up for some Obliquely Funky Golf it was a 4BBB event.

John Piggott (23) and Sepp Krummenacher (24) made minced meat of the course and opposition when they

Winner Peter Clarke being presented with the Servicemen’s trophy - which has been played for since after WWII - by club stalwart Ken Hill.

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won handsomely with 53 points between them.

In second place of 44 points were Moss Fuller (19) and Leigh Morison followed by Travis Gerbes (7) and Bob Kennedy (140 on 42).

The handicap pennant team wandered down to Kingston Links to take on their crowd.

The local boys fell just short of a wonderful when with a final score line of eight points to seven.

Next Saturday the members will compete for the May VGL medal which was moved to make way for the Servicemen’s day.

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