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AS COLD AS ICE Ice use in the Yarra Ranges is on the rise...

By MELISSA MEEHAN EXPERTS say that what used to be a city drug is infiltrating rural areas at an unprecedented rate.

A recent Turning Point report showed the use of ice, also known as crystal methamphetamine, has risen across the state.

Local police say they could execute a warrant on clandestine labs every day of the week in the Yarra Ranges, Knox and Maroondah regions.

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Over the next two weeks the Mail will present a special investigation on the use of the drug, why people use it, as well as the aftermath as we speak to police, paramedics, doctors, nurses, counsellors and families who have all witnessed the devastation caused by the drug - and what help is out there.

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Clear message on roads

By REBECCA BILLS AS WINTER creeps up, drivers are reminded to take extra care on the roads.

Poor visibility on the roads over winter due to contributing factors including thick fog, heavy rain, windy conditions and low clouds all play a part in the slippery and sometimes dangerous road conditions.

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Regional Director Adam Maguire said these dangerous conditions, especially prevalent across the hills, means drivers need to be extra vigilant and careful during this season.

He said that, regardless of weather conditions, everyone could improve road safety by slowing down and exercising care and patience on the roads.

“When driving in winter, especially

in wet, foggy or windy conditions, drivers need to slow down and leave a greater distance between your vehicle and the one that is in front of you,” he said.

“Use your headlights and maintain your vehicle by checking tyres, demisters and windscreen wipers.”

Lilydale police Leading Senior Constable Graeme Rust said drivers needed to adjust their driving to the conditions.

“If you are driving in foggy or wet conditions you are allowed to use your fog lamps fitted to the vehicle while those conditions prevail,” he said.

“If the roads become wet you can bet your bottom dollar there is going to be an increase in collisions.

“So the biggest thing is to slow down, make allowances and hang back from the vehicle in front of you.”

Mr Maguire said human factors such as fatigue, speeding and drink driving were contributory factors in many crashes.

He said that wet weather and winter conditions should prompt drivers to remember that speed signs refer to the maximum speed allowed.

“So drivers should always adapt their speed to suit the conditions,” he said.

How now Picasso cow

By REBECCA BILLS BELGRAVE South Primary School students have a new, rather large, addition to their school in the form of a life-size cow called Big Bessie.

The school is taking part in Dairy Australia’s myth busting Picasso Cows program which is aimed at helping children to understand that milk does not just come from the supermarket and brown cows don’t make chocolate milk.

Program organiser and grade one and two teacher Sarah Sussman said the school was keen to get involved after being contacted by Dairy Australia.

“We are doing a whole lot of work across the preps, ones and twos on farms so we will be learning about lots of different farms and we have done a lot of work, specifically on

dairy farms, over the last few weeks,” she said.

“We are going on an excursion next week to Chesterfield Farm so the students can make butter and lots of other activities focused on what are dairy foods, where does it come from and, most importantly, why it is good for them.”

Ms Sussman said statistics showed that children aren’t having enough dairy in their diets so the program was a valuable asset in helping children understand the benefits of consuming dairy products.

Dairy Australia dietician Amber Beaumont said she saw the program as a great opportunity to instil healthy lifestyle habits at an early age.

“Most Australian children don’t consume enough dairy foods to meet their daily nutritional requirements,” she said.

“The program helps kids appreciate Australia’s dairy industry and gain an understanding of the health benefits of milk, cheese and yogurt.”

Art teacher Christine Bernhardt said although student from prep to grade two were specifically learning about farms, the whole school was involved in designing and painting Big Bessie.

Principal Kerryn Baillie said the children have until June to finish Big Bessie and then she will be presented at the region’s grand final presentation day.

At the event the region’s schools that have participated in the program will show off their handy work and the winning school will receive $250.

The Picasso Cows program is in its sixth year and will see a cow added to the curriculum of 58 schools across Australia.

Principal Kerryn Baillie and art teacher Christine Bernhardt with students Jayde, Tess, Kianna, Picture: REBECCA BILLS Rebekah and Jasmine painting Big Bessie. 120864

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Rhiannon Thomas preparing for the climb of her life. 121022 Picture: REBECCA BILLS ic terms to what other people have had to go through.”

Ms Thomas said the reason for her supporting and raising funds for the organisation Food, Water, Shelter is that it was her main aim to help vulnerable people of Tanzania to get out of poverty without dependence on aid.

“This organisation also teaches young children basic health education and safety practices, with school classes offered to many kids in the poverty-stricken area of Arusha,” she said.

“I’d love to raise $5000 as it costs that much to teach women and children to build and create a sustainable house.

“What is also great is that I am the person handing the money to the organisation in the country, cutting out that middle man, and I get to actually see

where the money is going firsthand.”

Leading up to the climb, Ms Thomas said she had completed the 1000 Steps a few times a week, one full day hike and three smaller hikes each week.

“I am apprehensive about how it will all go, but at the same time I’m excited to see it for what it is on my own account,” she said.

Ms Thomas will be spending two months after the climb volunteering in Africa doing HIV counselling and various outreach projects with women and children.

Ms Thomas will be visiting Food, Water, Shelter in Tanzania after her climb on 12 July to deliver the funds raised over the duration of her climb.

Anyone who would like to sponsor her can visit www.gofundme.com/7vez2o.

Suspicious shed fire probed POLICE are investigating a shed and bungalow fire they believe was deliberately lit last weekend in Monbulk.

Detective Senior Constable Rod Newberry said emergency crews were called to a fire not long after 1am on Sunday 18 May. He said that the Wishing Well nursery had also been bro-

we’re hoping someone has seen them and can give us some information.”

Both buildings were destroyed by fire.

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ken into, with the stolen items left in the burnt down shed.

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“They cut the fence, and broke into the property.

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PROJECT Upwey members are blown away by the community’s response to the Upwey Community Conversation and Workshop.

Last Monday, more than 140 community residents and members came together, sharing hundreds of ideas facilitated by Peter Kenyon from Bank I.D.E.A.S at Upwey’s Community Hall.

Project Upwey leaders and event organisers Michelle Johnson and Andrew Fullagar said it was wonderful to see such community commitment towards achieving a positive future for the town.

“It’s so great seeing people come together not in the face of adversity or an issue, but to come together in such a positive way to move forward as a town,” Ms Johnson said.

“There was a really strong sense of community and a need for people to connect.”

Mr Fullagar said in general there seemed to be a sense that the theme of community was falling away and that volunteering was a dying art, but this meeting exemplified that there was a huge nucleus of people who wanted to be a part of working together for the community.

“We could see barriers being broken down and people beginning to really work together,” he said.

“We are now busily working together as a community to collate all the information from the night to get the projects going.”

Councillor Noel Cliff said he was absolutely blown away from the response from Upwey residents who attended the evening.

“I saw an incredible cross-section of the community there,” he said.

“This is the best turn up I’ve seen for people taking an interest in their immediate community.

“In the past there have been attempts to get the community involved, but it’s never really fired, this one fired.”

For those who could not attend the meeting, but still want to connect and stay up-to-date with projects in Upwey, email projectupwey@outlook. com or ‘like’ Project Upwey on Facebook.

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SHE’S only 22, but determined to climb a mountain.

And not just any mountain, Africa’s Mount Kilimanjaro.

Kalorama’s Rhiannon Thomas is embarking on a selffunded journey alone to reach the Uhuru peak on the top of Mount Kilimanjaro - the highest free standing mountain in the world and the tallest in Africa.

In a quest taking her seven days, Ms Thomas is raising money for a local Tanzanianrun organisation called Food, Water, Shelter as motivation to reach the peak.

The endeavour will see her climb 5985 metres for the cause which assists highly vulnerable women including widows of HIV, victims of gender inequality and violence alongside children and orphans to develop the necessary skills.

These skills include knowledge to grow and cultivate their own food and sustainable water recourses, build their own sustainable houses and promote independent income away from the male breadwinner.

“Last year I was studying my honours in psychology, and I really just wanted to change it up a bit and do something very new and exciting as well as doing something for a cause,” she said.

“I wanted to do something that would challenge myself and as I want to become a psychologist in the future, it’s important to get some sort of experience similar to what other people have gone through.

“Although I will be climbing a literal mountain, by the time I get to the top it may be a very similar experience in metaphor-

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INCREASED tip fees could be to blame for a Mount Evelyn roadside being used as a dumping ground.

Angry resident Katie Barber, who walks along the road weekly, said she was devastated that the area was being used to dump rubbish.

She said plastic chairs, scrap wood and household waste had been left at the roadside, causing the area to look dirty.

While she said it was no excuse, she said higher council rates and tip fees could be the reason why people felt the need to not use tip facilities available to them.

“They’re scum, that’s what they are,” Ms Barber said.

“It definitely brings down the area and makes it look disgusting.

“We bought here a year ago because of its greenery and how beautiful it is, but this just makes the place look scummy.”

Gobsmacked that perpetrators would not need to pay for the clean-up if they weren’t found, Ms Barber said that it was unfair ratepayers had to foot the bill.

Tip fees at Coldstream can cost up to $75 for a small wagon.

Waste tipping fees are expected to rise a further 10 per cent after the State Government increased the levy to dispose of waste at landfill.

“It’s an easy option for them. They don’t have to pay money to have the rubbish disposed of, so they harm our environment,” she said.

“I don’t understand why hard rubbish in Mount Evelyn is once a year.

“I pay my rates and I’m not a high earner, so why should they get away with this?”

The rubbish dumped at Bailey Road. 120868 Ms Barber said the pile of rubbish was an eyesore and she was worried that tourists travelling from the Upper Yarra along the Warburton Trail would think that Mount Evelyn was a dirty town.

“Who knows what they will think of us when they see this,” she said.

“It makes me angry because I’m not a dirty person but this sends the wrong message about how we live to people

visiting the area.”

Ms Barber said the mess set a bad example to young people at the nearby pony club and it would make them more likely to dump rubbish themselves.

Ms Barber informed Yarra Ranges Council of the issue last Monday.

The Mail contacted Yarra Ranges Council however it failed to provide a statement before deadline.

IT’S all things science at Upwey Primary School with staff and students celebrating Education Week through science activities.

As part of the week, students and teachers hosted a special visitors’ afternoon last Monday with grandparents and other relatives invited to share in classroom experiences with interesting science experiments.

Science teacher Ben Gallaher said the school celebrates Education Week each year which often has a focus on maths or literacy.

“We have a few parents that are scientists so they came up with the idea of having a science themed week,” he said.

“We thought of some different activities to be completed in rotations when the special people come and we have had a different activity in each class.

“It’s been really great.”

Jai’s grandmother Kay Goodall said she loved being able to come to see all the new things the children have learned.

“It’s such a different way to learn to how we

Science teacher Ben Gallaher with students Araya, Jai and Jai’s grandmother Kay Goodall.

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“These events are involving the community and letting them know that we are still here even though we are a smaller school in the community,” he said.

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AS COLD AS ICE Ice kick to the face ICE STATS Husband

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By MELISSA MEEHAN IT changed a good man, father and husband into a monster.

Normally mellow and laidback, the husband of Karen (not her real name) turned into someone she no longer recognised when he started using ice.

At first the signs were slight.

He became restless and had more energy, but soon she noticed that the bank accounts were empty and he became more frantic.

“I didn’t know he was using at the start, but noticed he wasn’t quite himself,” Karen said.

“Then I found myself standing at the supermarket checkout, more than once, with the card declining and realised we had no money for food, despite thinking we had up to $500 in the account.

“From there it was a downward slope.”

When she finally found out about his addiction, the mother of three said she couldn’t believe it.

“I didn’t think that kind of stuff was done in the Yarra Ranges, you associate it more with city life,” she said.“But he’d made new friends, and obviously this was something they did together.”

She said his behaviour soon became so frantic and aggressive that the kids would hide from him when he came home.

“He never hit me, but he became so violent,” she said.“The kids were scared, I was scared - we just didn’t know what he would do next.”

She said he became someone she no longer knew.

“I would look into his eyes, and see a completely different person,” she said.

“He frightened me, and even more scary, was how quickly it all happened.”

Her husband became so suspicious and paranoid that he started carrying a knife.

While he never used it to threaten her or the kids, Karen said that was a sign that he was no longer the man she married.

“I made the decision to leave him,” she said.

“The kids were my priority, and I was scared that he could hurt them in one of his rages.

“He had the strength of 10 men and if something happened I wouldn’t be able to stop him.”

Now separated, Karen looks back on those hard days with tears in her eyes.

“It was a very dark time for me,” she said.

“To see someone I loved completely change in front of my eyes and become someone so dangerous really affected me.

“Not to mention the kids.”

Now, her husband has stopped using the drug, moved out of the area and has rebuilt his relationship with his children.

“Yes, there is a relationship now,” she said.

“But some things you can’t repair and the kids still remember who he became and how he was.

“It’s a tough thing to go through and they are still affected by it.”

A DANGEROUS kick to the head resulted in a local paramedic needing CT scans, after she was brutally attacked by an ice user as she transported him to hospital.

The man was coming down from ice, and as paramedics arrived the man was in a relaxed state.

They sat him down, and as they spoke to the triage nurse he became aggravated before planting the kick, which could have been fatal.

Luckily the paramedic wasn’t fatally injured, but it’s a frightening example of the day to day dangers faced by emergency crews called to events where ice is involved.

Acting Team Manager at Ambulance Victoria branches in Emerald and Belgrave, Fida Masri said the above incident, while rare, showed the dangers of the job.

“That paramedic was lucky she wasn’t seriously injured in the end,” she said.

“But it depicts the violent and aggressive nature of people on ice.”

Ms Masri said it was important that people understood that ice was no longer a party drug, and said it was infiltrating the suburbs and country towns at an alarming rate.

“Paramedics are reporting an increase and spike in ambulance callouts to people affected by crystal methamphetamine,” she said.

“What is hard for us is that we think we’re being called out to a heroin overdose, unaware they’ve also taken ice, we’re already on alert but we treat them and then they wake in a psychotic rage.

“It can be a dangerous turn of events, heroin users can be agres-

sive, but ice takes it to a whole new level.”

She said with ice, users could often go from zero to 1000 in a matter of minutes, so they took heroin to slow down the effects and come down.

“It’s not documented, but anecdotally we’re seeing an increase of polypharmacy drugs,” she said.

“It just means that often, we’re not sure what we are dealing with.”

Ms Masri said that often users could present as being OK and quite calm, but then have moments of rage.

“I’ve been on the scene with five paramedics, six to seven police having to help with one patient,” she said.

“They seem to get the strength of 10 men, in a frenzied psychotic episode.

“The OC foam doesn’t even affect them.”

The medical risks are high, too, with users often at threat of heart attacks or strokes because of increased heart rate and blood pressure.

It’s all a world many in the community wouldn’t see or understand.

But for those affected by addiction to the violent drug, it’s hell.

“I often think about a young kid that overdosed at home one night,” she said.

“His mother was beside herself, crying and screaming - she worked herself up so much we needed to take her to hospital for chest pains.

“And I thought to myself, why would anyone do this to their families?

“But I guess, when they are hooked they don’t care about anything else other than their next hit.”

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■ 6.8 per cent of Australians aged 12 years and older have used meth/amphetamines at some stage in their life.

■ 2 per cent have used meth/ amphetamines in the previous 12 months.

VICTORIA ■ In metropolitan Melbourne there was an 88 per cent increase in the number of attendances for crystal methamphetamine between 2011-’12 and 2012-’13, up to an average of three per day.

■ In regional Victoria, the increase was 198 per cent, up to 0.63 per day.

■ Crystal methamphetamine is the fourth most common drug involved in ambulance attendances, following alcohol, benziodiazapines and nonopioid analgesics (such as paracetamol).-Turning Point Trends in Alcohol and Drug Related Ambulance Attendances in Victoria 2012-’13 report ■ The report was produced by Turning Point in conjunction with Ambulance Victoria, and funded by the Victorian Department of Health.

Hospitals see the effects of the drugs

By REBECCA BILLS LOCAL hospitals are also copping the brunt of ice-related side-effects.

Emergency Department Associate Nurse Unit Manager at the Angliss Hospital, Sue Brown, said there had been a big increase of ice-induced incidents in the area.

“What people are taking is not always clean,” she said.

“There has been at least twice as many, if not four times as many people coming through the emergency ward over the last few years with ages varying from 18 to 30 in relation to the drug.

“It’s a big increase and often they haven’t had a large amount of the drug - that is an effect of it not being pure.”

Ms Brown said patients who were admitted were often very aggressive and became quite unreasonable with what they wanted.

It could take up to four to six days for them to come down.

What is ice?

ICE is a stimulant drug, which means it speeds up the messages travelling between the brain and the body.

It is a type of methamphetamine, which is generally stronger, more addictive and has more harmful side effects than the powdered form known as speed. Ice usually comes as a white or brownish crystal-like powder, with a strong smell and bitter taste.

It can also come in the form of sheets of clear crystals.

Other names include crystal meth, shabu, crystal, glass, and shard.

How is it used?

Ice is generally smoked or injected and the effects can be felt immediately. It can also be swallowed or snorted; the effects take around 30 minutes to feel if it’s used in this way.

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AS COLD AS ICE Police break the ice

Deadly to health

By MELISSA MEEHAN HEART attacks, strokes and other serious illnesses can be triggered by the use of crystal methamphetamine.

Crystal methamphetamine, more commonly known as ice, related ambulance attendances are on the rise across Victoria, including the Yarra Ranges according to a recently released report

by Turning Point.

While the figures locally aren’t as high as other areas, emergency services personnel say the problem is much more widespread as the figures only show incidences where an ambulance was called.

Turning Point clinical director Doctor Matt Frei said the recent report on the alarming rise in ambulance call-outs meant there were, without doubt, many more taking the drug that were not necessarily caught up in the statistics.

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It’s also highly addictive - so a recipe for trouble…

Dr Matt Frei

But he said users faced serious medical problems caused by the drug.

“It interferes with brain chemistry and is from the stimulant family,” he said.

“It’s also highly addictive - so a recipe for trouble.”

Dr Frei said the drug had been around for a long time, decades in fact, and was often prescribed for weight loss, fatigue and depression back in the 1950s.

“It became apparent, the problems associated with taking the drug - it was addictive and caused several significant side effects,” he said.

“Then it became a criminal market.”

He said that a range of people used ice, from young teenagers to 50-year-old women.

But it seemed to be the choice of younger drug takers.

“From our research you would say the median age of users is about 27 years old,” he said.

“But of course, like anything else there are people on either side of that spectrum.”

The ability to smoke it makes ice more socially acceptable, according to Dr Frei.

“It has an advantage over heroin because it can be smoked as well as injected,” he said.

“People don’t like the idea of becoming a ‘junkie’ with needles in their arms, so they smoke it,

not realising it’s just as dangerous.”

Sleepness nights, violent behaviour and paranoia are all effects of the drug, and Dr Frei has seen his fair share of symptoms in emergency hospital wards.

“We have some people coming in, needing to be held down by police, paramedics, psych ward staff and security staff,” he said.

“And these guys are presenting with mental health issues, sores, and sometimes cardiac events.”

He said the latest report came from a number of paramedics and doctors noticing a trend.

“Hopefully this report makes the people in charge understand what is happening out on the streets,” he said.

“It’s a trend that we need to put more effort into.”

Ice is not a myth, urban or otherwise

By KATH GANNAWAY AND JESSE GRAHAM THE Mail’s day-to-day contact with police on the beat in the Yarra Valley backs up concerns that ice is not an urban problem, and it’s not an urban myth either.

Police such as Kevin Largue at Yarra Junction openly state: “Ice is an increasing problem and it’s in every part of society, not just down in the suburbs,” he said.

They see it in the family violence call-outs and say they know it’s a factor because they’re told it is by the people they’re dealing with in those situations.

“People who would not have had a tendency (to do drugs) are cropping up. We are seeing people who are cleanskins, never been in trouble before, doing very serious assaults.”

It’s a revelation to most of the community who picture drug users as young people, losers and people generally on the thin edge of society.

“We’re seeing otherwise stable people - married, a job, young chil-

dren, a mortage - the whole deal and both are addicted to ice and falling apart at the seams.”

Yarra Glen Police Sergeant and acting Healesville Sergeant Richard Coulson said that ice was a trending issue in the area, and police were still finding appropriate ways of dealing with the problem.

“We’re trying to adopt strategies and ways to deal with situations as they come to hand,” he said.

Other police tell the same story and there’s a level of concern not only about the growing burden of

ice crime on their work, but on what it means for the people whose lives are affected, as users, colleagues, family ... friends.

Ask them why the general public is not aware of what’s happening and they will tell you the stereotypical portrait of users as skinny 18-yearolds with sores all over their face is not typical; it happens and it’s tragic, but after years of use.

They talk of tradesmen in their late thirties and forties, uni students, and professionals; people in all socio-economic groups.

Then there are the ones who turn to ice as a way of getting out of their own financial problems, some funding their own use, but often just because they can make big money from a commodity that is increasing in demand and is highly addictive.

Sgt Coulson said that Healesville had more ice-related incidents compared to Yarra Glen, but said it was an issue for the whole of the state, not just the leafy towns in the outer east.

He said that drug users had

variations in their behaviour, which makes tackling the problem more difficult for officers, who may not know how people will react to situations.

And the figures they talk about are staggering.

Drug offences recorded in the Yarra Ranges dropped 7.1 per cent between 2012 and 2013, with 374 offences falling to 364 in the respective years.

However, assault charges - including family violence assaults - rose 11.2 per cent over the same time period.

For a problem that police say is behind a lot of offending, including family violence, police say they need people to stand up and help them.

If you know, or suspect, people of using, making or selling methamphetamines - ice - don’t leave it to someone else, call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

If someone is behaving irrationally or violently and police are needed, call triple-zero immediately.

IT’S an addiction that takes hold, turning lawabiding citizens into crazed criminals desperate to find their next hit.

While the police statistics don’t yet show it, local police anecdotally say they have noticed an increase in drug-related crime in the region.

Many blame the increase on ice use, something that has generally been described as a city drug.

But now it’s evident that the drug is no longer just a party drug and is creeping its way into rural areas.

After speaking to local police on the issue off the record, the Mail contacted Acting Detective Sergeant Mick Duke from the Croydon Divisional Tasking Unit.

His team’s role is to stop the scourge spreading through the region and has been at the forefront of raids on clandestine labs in and around the Yarra Ranges.

For them, in a perfect world they could execute a warrant every day of the week.

For the community, in a perfect world there would be no need for the warrant.

“There is no doubt ice use is more prevalent these days,” Acting Det Sgt Duke said.

“And it’s on the increase, and drug-related crime is linked to that.”

Acting Det Sgt Duke said once users became hooked on ice, their one focus in life was to find their next hit.

“It’s fairly expensive compared to other drugs,” he said.

“So they start off paying for it out of their normal wages, then they need more and more so start stealing from family and then it just escalates from there.”

He said a number of users ended up trafficking the drug just to pay for their own habit.

“They start depending on the drug at desperate levels, some start with petty crime, others more serious,” he said.

“We have already seen a link to an increase in drug-related crimes like family violence and aggravated assaults.”

With the increased use of ice, comes frantic paranoia.

The drug often turns meek and mild personalities into raging lunatics.

Not only do users describe feeling like they have the strength of 10 men when they take it, coming down from the drug means they often don’t sleep for days.

“In the past we’ve been able to execute search warrants in early morning raids,” Acting Det Sgt Duke said.

“But now, it’s not unusual for us to go to a house at 4am to find everyone sitting up in the lounge room taking a hit of the pipe.

“And these labs aren’t just a one-off - in a perfect world we could execute a warrant every day of the week in our division.”

It’s a dangerous job for the Croydon DTU, with paranoid users and cooks arming themselves to protect their stash.

Often they need to call in help from the city.

“We have to be careful about who, where, when and what we do,” he said.

“It has to be a safe working environment for my team. It needs careful planning and innovative techniques.

“But we are determined to clean up the streets.”

– Melissa Meehan

ICE HELP SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE Eastern Access Community Health (EACH), Anglicare and Eastern Health are the main providers of drug and alcohol services in the outer east, including Yarra Ranges and Knox.

Direct line 1800 888 236 is a 24/7 first response information and referral help line for users and others impacted by drug use.

SURE (Substance Use Recovery Eastern) 1300 007 873 offers counselling for ICE and other addictions. Business hours.

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Warm setting for morning tea

By REBECCA BILLS

Singing duo “The Hopeless Romantics” performing at the event. 120954 Picture: KARLA SIMON-EMERY

Hopeless group helps raise hope on cancer

By REBECCA BILLS A TOTAL of 150 residents came together last Thursday to raise funds for cancer research as part of the Cancer Council’s Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea. Event organiser and Ferntree Gully Eastern Regional Library branch manager Denise Hibbs said more than $500 was raised at the event through gold coin donations, plant sales and a lucky door prize raffle.

“We’ve run it for quite a

The Biggest Morning Tea is a fund-raising event with a focus on getting people together, sharing a cup of tea and helping those affected by cancer, with all monies raised going directly to cancer research.

Leading up to the event when inviting community members, Ms Hibbs said many shared their own cancer stories.

“This is a well-established cause and everyone enjoyed the friendly atmosphere,” she said.

number of years, nearly eight, and it is a lovely community event that helps raise funds for a wonderful cause,” she said.

“People love coming to our morning tea, we have a lovely singing group called the Hopeless Romantics performing which was a much loved feature of the morning tea.”

Ms Hibbs said the Ferntree Gully Library was not just a library but an important part of the community where people came together and shared stories.

IT WAS a location change at the Mount Evelyn Biggest Morning Tea that saw participants enjoy the morning even more.

After the last few morning teas that were hosted outside near Morrision House, this year the Mount Evelyn Chamber of Commerce decided to host the event in the warmth of the Mount Evelyn Scout Hall.

Event organiser and chamber member Gary Freeman said all who attended last Thursday’s morning tea said they really loved it.

“There were 200 serves of scones and they were all gone by the end,” he said.

“It was only standing room in the hall - it really was a good response from the public.

“A few stallholders came along and set up inside the hall, and it was really good for everyone to get together and raise money for a great cause.”

Mount Evelyn Chamber of Commerce president Kathie Freeman said despite not raising as much money as they did last year, however over $1000 was still raised to go towards cancer research.

“We are really happy with the turnout of over 200 people,” she said.

“People didn’t just come and go like they have in past years when it was held outside, this year they sat down and enjoyed

From left, students Lachlan, Max, Reece with teacher Glenn Booth with scones. They are from “Ranges TEC” in Lilydale. They served scones, tea and coffee. 120989 Picture: ROB CAREW each other company.

“There have been a lot of comments about how much people enjoyed this year’s event.”

Mrs Freeman said all the proceeds from the sales of raf-

fle tickets and the morning tea would be going to the Cancer Council.

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Blonde’s big voice

By REBECCA BILLS SHE’S the beautiful blonde bombshell from Upwey who had all the judges begging.

Tasha Amoroso was a contestant in this year’s Channel Nine hit show The Voice and was snapped up by international superstar coach Will.i.am.

In her piece to camera, the 25-year-old shared her struggles with bulimia which caused permanent damage to her vocal chords.

But, dubbed ‘the little yellow pocket rocket’ on Twitter, still managed to spin all four chairs with her perfect performance of the Lumineers’ hit Ho Hey.

“I just went on the show to give it a shot and getting on a team is just an amazing feeling,” she said.

“When I was up on the stage I was really scared and really nervous singing to the chairs then around three quarters through the performance I looked away from the chairs and when I looked back everyone had turned.

“Going into the show I made a conscious decision to be open about my life, which is a big, big step as I’ve kept a lot of it a secret for so long - it’s a big weight off my shoulders.”

Ms Amoroso said she didn’t think she was a role model for

girls who were suffering from eating disorders but she was just being honest in saying “this is my story and this is what I’ve battled”.

“I think doing anything that is negative repetitively, eventually something negative is going to come from that and my voice suffered,” she said.

“Mental illness is an ongoing battle and I’m nowhere near what I was five and even 10 years ago.

“It’s a day-to-day thing, I’m a lot happier and it’s definitely a journey I’m still on.”

And that journey has led the local country singer-songwriter to work with new mentor

Will.i.am.

“It’s quite funny working with him, his mind is always going a million miles an hour,” she said.

“He brings a lot of humour to everything and he’s really fun.”

Ms Amoroso will be paired up in the ring for a sing-off like no other in the upcoming battle rounds.

“I’m just going to go out there and give it my best,” she said.

“I’ve never been in a position like this before to fight for my spot, it’s something different and it’s a challenge that, hopefully, I can pull through.”

Art’s heart in the fire frame

By REBECCA BILLS FIREFIGHTERS at Belgrave CFA are gearing up for their 31st annual art show.

With more than 350 pieces from local and national artists from around Victoria on show and for sale at the event, the community is being welcomed to come and participate in supporting the brigade. The brigade uses the art show as its major fundraising event of the year.

Belgrave firefighter George Harmon said this year’s raised funds will go towards purchasing an additional tanker and other essential equipment to benefit the local community.

“The CFA recently replaced our 18-year-old tanker with a new one due to the risk and exposure that we have in the Dandenongs,” he said.

“However, the way firefighting goes these days is that they use strike teams and, for example, any tanker can be pulled out to be used in fighting a fire at any time across Victoria.

“This only leaves us with a littler vehicle that holds 500 litres of water to

use if something happens close to us so that is why we are raising money for an additional tanker that will always remain in the Belgrave area.”

Mr Harmon said the annual art show has created a very reputable name within the arts world.

“We have works by famous and not so famous artists with the art covering a wide range of mediums,” he said.

“There are a few that sell for two to three thousand dollars however most are very affordable and of excellent quality.

“We now have works from artists that have been shown here for 10 to 20 years - it’s really wonderful.”

The Belgrave Fire Brigade Art Show will commence with a Champagne opening on Friday 6 June from 7.30pm which also includes a presentation of awards to various artist.

The opening costs $12, however its free entry to the show from the rest of the show running from 10am to 4pm from 7 to 9 June at Belgrave Fire Station, Bayview Road, Belgrave.

On track for the classics

By REBECCA BILLS

Tasha Amoroso before her blind audition.

Picture: CONTRIBUTED

Strum fun

By MONIQUE KUZEFF

From left, George Harmon, Ian Warburton and Jack Picture: ROB CAREW Couche with art works. 120988

THE hills will be thriving with the sound of ukuleles at the Emerald Ukulele Festival from 31 May to 1 June.

Local ukulele performers and groups will be starring in the festival, including Kooky and Luscious Ukulele Lovers United, The Jam Tarts Trio, Riley Jordan, Japarra, Faux Grass, and, of course, the Emerald Primary School Ukulele Group led by Dan MacEoin.

The festival will bring two days of lively tunes with performances also by international ukulele player Paul Jonson and Australian ukulele players such as Lucy Wise and Alex Burns.

Competitions will include categories such as best amateur solo player for under-15 years old and 15-year-old to adult, best amateur group and best songwriter.

Winners will receive cash prizes, vouchers or a Maton concert ukulele. On 1 June a picnic will be held at Messmate picnic and Lion’s Den shelter at Emerald Lake Park.

Entry is free and will include ukulele jams and sing-alongs.

Visitors will also be able to enjoy a ukulele train ride on the famous Puffing Billy which leaves from Belgrave and travels to Emerald Lake.

Those who are interested should register as soon as possible or for further information contact Kellie on 0438 881 985.

THE Nicholas Chamber Orchestra (NCO) will be kicking off the Classical Tracks winter series as part of the Culture Tracks program.

NCO is predominantly made up of local musicians who are passionate about making orchestral music a staple of the ranges.

Music Director Eric Klay said the group was formed four years ago because there were two people in the area who wanted to play chamber music but did not have an outlet close by.

“When we first started we did our first performance at Stones of the Yarra Valley in 2011 and 70 people turned up to the chapel to listen,” he said.

“Most were our own family and friends, however since then our audience has grown to 220 at our last performance at Burrinja.

“Everyone is excited about the audience size growing and it just shows that there is a need for classical music to be played in the hills and it really is appreciated.”

Each Sunday afternoon throughout the winter season some of the best known classical ensembles and performers from around Australia will be showing off their talents including the Melbourne Guitar Quartet, Australian Octet, ACO Virtual and the Nicholas Chamber Orchestra.

Mr Klay said those who attend the opening performance of the program will witness an orchestra that is happy and loves music.

“Audience members will get to hear a more unusual arrangement with the performance broken into two parts - the first half classical and the second half jazz,” he said.

“It’s a wonderful experiment of putting classical and popular together.

“There is no point putting on performances that nobody wants to see but people have been saying to us how good it is that they now don’t have to travel into town and pay big bucks to listen to quality music.”

The Classical Tracks Season begins on Sunday 1 June with the Nicholas Chamber Orchestra performing at Burrinja from 2pm onwards. For more information on the Classical Tracks program or to purchase tickets, visit www.culturetracks.info.

Disney On Ice presents Treasure Trove…

Disney characters and artwork © Disney, Disney/Pixar characters © Disney/Pixar.

Disney On Ice presents Treasure Trove comes to Melbourne from the 3-7 July and will take audiences on a magical journey spanning 50 years of Disney animated film.

From the inaugural Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, to the 50th film – Tangled, this ice skating extravaganza commemorates the legacy of Disney films with an all-new medley of Disney tales that will captivate audiences.

Get lost with Rapunzel and Flynn and enter the worlds of your other favourite Disney princesses -Cinderella, Jasmine, Ariel,

Sleeping Beauty, Belle and Snow White. Set sail with Peter Pan, the always playful Tinker Bell and the cunning Captain Hook and his crew as they head on an adventure beyond Never Land! Trek through the wilderness and wildlife of Africa with Simba, Nala, Pumbaa and Timon as they discover the true meaning of the ‘Circle of Life.’

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Range of hire equipment IN DECEMBER 2011 Craig O’Rourke, former owner of Emerald Stock Feed, and his wife Lynda purchased Emerald Hire.

Over the past two-and-a-half years, Craig has developed the business from its humble beginnings as a hire shop to a vibrant and high profile business, which now incorporates Emerald Hire, Emerald Mowers and Emerald Heating.

Emerald Hire has a wide range of equipment for hire including building equipment, demolition, compaction, gardening and earthmoving equipment.

Emerald Hire’s log splitters are in high demand at this time of year.

Emerald Mowers is the local dealer for Toro and Victa Mowers, Efco chainsaws, Bushranger mowers and brush cutters and they service all outdoor power equipment as well as sharpen and supply new chainsaw chains.

Emerald Heating has a showroom in the hire centre, displaying Coonara and Aranbe heaters. Installation, servicing and repairs are also part of the services the business offers.

Most recently Paddock Partners Horse Rugs has opened at the Emerald Hire Centre, a business established

by Lynda in 2007 that was previously based in Macclesfield.

Paddock Partners Horse Rugs stocks a wide range of horse rugs, including mini sizes, as well as accessories.

In March this year, Emerald Hire

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Room For The Kids & Cars

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AVONSLEIGH 452 Belgrave Gembrook Road ‘Avon Lea Cottage’- Character Charm With Plenty Of Room To Move!

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PRICE GUIDE : $370,000 Plus Buyers INSPECT By appointment Justin Barrot 0438 683 781

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PRICE GUIDE : $410,000 Plus Buyers INSPECT By appointment Mick Dolphin 0429 684 522

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‘Terrigal’ - Quiet Central Location on a Great ½ Acre (approx.)

PRICE GUIDE : $1,200,000 Plus Buyers INSPECT By appointment Justin Barrot 0438 683 781 Mick Dolphin 0429 684 522

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EMERALD 24 Church Street

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MenzIeS CReek 14 ChuRCh RoaD

$420,000 plus

Upwey 20 Dealbata RoaD

$1.1 Million plus

SpACIOUS FAMILy LIVInG In peACeFUL SURROUnDInGS

3.8 ACReS OF pARADISe

the split level foorplan of this home has been designed with 4 bedrooms (or 3 plus study), 2 modern bathrooms & dual living zones. the relaxed meals is surrounded by the generous sized kitchen that comes complete with excellent storage inc large pot drawers and utility cupboard while making this whole space a warm and inviting place to sit and enjoy meals. GDh and 2 split systems allow for instant temperature control while lge windows let the natural sunlight ilter through each room. outside, an oversized single carport with plenty of storage options and a circular driveway with more parking spaces will suit the entire family. a near lat, fully fenced rear yard contains a paved undercover bbQ area and lush lawn that is softened by raised garden beds and trickling water features.

Idyllically situated on one of the Dandenong Range’s inest landscaped gardens sits this terriic 4 bedroom family home that blends into the surrounding bushland, yet perfectly positioned to schools, shops, transport and major roadways to Melbourne. Features include: 2 spacious living areas with fabulous loor to ceiling windows, elegant formal dining room, 2 updated bathrooms, european kitchen appliances inc induction cooktop, hydronic heating & split system air con, lge double garage, huge decking area overlooking the stunning landscape, separate rear courtyard perfect for Summer bbQ’s. a haven from the busy outside world yet so close to all amenities and access to Melbourne, it really is the best of both worlds.

4 BED 2 BATH 2 W.C. 1 CAR LANDSIZE - 1134m2 Contact Sharyn Chandler on 0439 882 442 or 9754 6888 Inspection Private Inspection only (Photo ID Required)

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4 BED 2 BATH 2 W.C. 3 CAR LANDSIZE - 15661sqm Contact Sam adamson on 0421 023 760 or 9754 6888 Inspection Private Inspection only (Photo ID Required)

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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. extensive open plan living areas and family sized kitchen with Caesar stone benchtops and stainless steel appliances, stunning black slate looring, 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. 4 bedrms with upper level Master plus contemporary styled ensuite, certainly boasts the best views especially from the private balcony. grand in proportion the formal lounge ofers many focal treats including exposed trusses and is warmed by a cosy wood ire framed by a stunning mantle piece. This delightful home located on the prestigious Ridge Road is an absolute pleasure to inspect!

this amazing architect designed north facing home is situated on nearly 2 acres approx of open lawn and established gardens with views across the Warburton Ranges . Ofering a sep studio fully equipped with bathrm and a glorious veranda capturing the views. the main 40 square residence will suit even the largest family, with 5 living areas and a lexible loor plan locating the master and en-suite away from the children’s wing. the children’s wing comprises 2 bedrms and a central retreat leading through to a fabulous spa room, sauna and main bathroom. the chefs’ kitchen detailed with granite bench tops and quality Bosch stainless steel appliances with an amazing walk-in pantry. Floor to ceiling windows with the wonderful views can be appreciated, with decking extending living to the outdoors lowing down to the lower lounge ideal for winter nights in front of the ire. the games room with the 4th bedroom or guestroom and 3rd bathrm.

4 BED 2 BATH 2 W.C. 4 CAR LANDSIZE - 2084sqm Contact Corinne Sukroo on 0419 805 915 or 9751 2375 Inspection Private appointment (Photo id Required)

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4 BED 3 BATH 3 W.C. 1 STUDY 10 CAR LANDSIZE - 6603 sqm Contact Corinne Sukroo on 0419 805 915 or 9751 2375 Inspection By Private appointment (Photo iD required)

9751 2375

9754 6888

11 Main Road, Olinda

1689 Burwood Highway, Belgrave

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CLEMATIS 12 MAGPIE RD

Offers Considered Over $850,000

SOLID 5 BEDROOM FAMILY HOME ON HALF AN ACRE!

25 ACRES, HUGE SHED, 23 STABLES, PRIME LOCATION!

Situated on a flat half acre with a fully fenced rear yard & only a short walk to the centre of Cockatoo, the shops & primary school, this solid family home features enough room for the largest of families with 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms & 2 living areas. Offering zoned living the Master Bedroom is located at the front of the home & has triple robes & an ensuite with spa. The remaining 4 bedrooms all have built in robes & floor to ceiling windows that let in heaps of natural light. The well-appointed kitchen has solid timber bench top, stainless steel appliances, heaps of space & overlooks the huge, undercover outdoor entertaining area, ideal for the big family gatherings all year round. Add to this a wood heater & mains gas console for year round warmth, a double carport, a wood shed, a 9m x 6m shed with concrete floor & power & a sealed drive. Such comfortable & affordable homes for the larger family do not come along often. CALL TO ARRANGE A PRIVATE INSPECTION TODAY!

25 Useable Acres, including 3 Dams + a peaceful Fern Gully & approx 4 acres of natural bush abundant with wildlife 55m x 22m Shed with 7 Office Spaces & concrete floor + 17m x 7.5m Machinery Shed Fully serviced with mains water connected to all shedding & stables, mains gas available & 3 phone lines connected 5 Fully Enclosed Stables + 18 Under Roof Stables Under an Hour to the CBD Ready to Build the Dream (STCA)!

5 BED 2 BATH 2 W.C. 4 CAR LANDSIZE - 1/2 ACRE

1 W.C. 6 STUDY LANDSIZE - 25 acres

Contact Aaron Day on 0407 365 994 or 5968 6222 aarond@bellrealestate.com.au

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COCKATOO 15 MACKENZIE ST

Offers Considered Over $390,000

COCKATOO 50 NEVILLE STREET

Offers Over $410,000

THIS ONE TICKS ALL THE BOXES!

This elegant family home is located on 1/3 of an acre in a quiet leafy street just a stone´s throw from Cockatoo, the shops, cafes & the primary school. Oozing charm & character from the moment you enter the drive this 2 storey weatherboard home features a Master with WIR & ensuite downstairs, along with a spacious formal lounge & dining room, a 2nd living area & modern, well-appointed, timber kitchen with D/W & access to a large & private decked entertaining area. Upstairs there are 3 BDRs with pitched ceilings & BIRs, an eclectic study & a modern family bathroom. Add to the comforts mains GDH, a split system, mains water & a convenient 3rd toilet for guests on the lower level. Outside you will find landscaped gardens, a shed, plenty of under house storage, a water tank & a sealed drive, all fully fenced. If you are seeking privacy, space & the character only found in the Hills you best put this property on your list to inspect. You will not be disappointed!

This meticulously maintained & recently renovated 4 bedroom family home will catch your eye right from the start with its beautiful, established gardens & street appeal. The home features 3 bedrooms, the Master with a walk in robe & ensuite, as well as a study or 4th bedroom. Flowing over 2 split levels there is the convenience of mains gas ducted heating, a convenient split system for the warmer days & a toasty wood heater for the family to gather around. The attractive, well-appointed kitchen has plenty of cupboard & bench space, a dishwasher & gas cooktop & overlooks the spacious family dining area. The formal lounge opens onto the undercover front verandah ideal for entertaining, with elevated outlook over the landscaped gardens & there is also a second living area inside to add to the comforts. Outside on the quarter acre block there is a second driveway, spacious shed with power, a mesh enclosed veggie patch, a 1000 lt water tank & a paved entertaining area where you can relax with a cuppa & enjoy your domain. Inspection is sure to impress!

Contact Grant Day on 0417 565 745 or Bethany Day 0438 844 968 grantd@bellrealestate.com.au

Contact Grant Day on 0417 565 745 or Bethany Day 0438 844 968 Inspection 1.30pm-2.00pm Saturday (Photo ID Required)

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MENZIES CREEK 28 SCHOOL RD

Offers Considered Over $660,000

PERFECT IN EVERY WAY!

HUGE, STYLISH & UNIQUE CHARACTER HOME ON 1.8 ACRES!

This gorgeous 3 BDR character home situated on over a 1/4 acre in Clematis is sure to impress the most fastidious of buyers. A short walk to the local Hotel for dinner or the café for Sunday brunch, you are only a few minutes from the Emerald & Belgrave townships & under an hour to the CBD. The home itself oozes with style featuring 3 good sized BDRs, the Master with a traditional fire place & a split system. Add to this a spacious, contemporary bathroom & a well-appointed & functional kitchen with a D/W & plenty of cupboard & bench space, which overlooks the living area & there is also mains GDH throughout for the ultimate in convenience. Walk out from the living area onto a huge deck under the roofline, completely enclosed with café blinds & featuring an outdoor kitchen & with the added bonus of panel heating this is the ideal place to entertain all year round. Outside there are landscaped gardens, a fully fenced rear yard, a garden shed, a gravel drive & rear access to a large double lock up garage with workshop & remote opening. The garage also features a further spacious living room & loft style accommodation. Inspection is sure to impress!

Attractive 5 BDR, rammed earth home, situated on 1.8 acres with elevated views. Very spacious home showcasing exposed timbers, slate floors, hand crafted stone inlaid floor, blue stone walls & an abundance of glass.

The Master Suite features 20 foot ceilings, WIR, Parent´s Retreat & ensuite & features an adjoining study. The well-appointed, light filled, timber kitchen has a sensational elevated outlook over the rear garden. The large lounge features slab heating, gas log fire & a toasty wood heater & there is also an A/C, although the home is already superbly insulated ensuring a comfortable temperature throughout. Formal dining room with feature glass brick wall, spacious 2nd living area which could even provide a dual living option & a fully enclosed outdoor entertaining area with plenty of options for the largest of families. Fully fenced rear yard, water tanks, double LU garage, oversized double carport, 2 further studios with power, electric gates & second off-street entry plus pony paddock. This beautifully crafted, character filed hills home really is one of a kind!

Contact Aaron Day on 0407 365 994 or 5968 6222 Inspection 12.30pm - 1.00pm Saturday (Photo ID Required)

Contact Stephen Richards on 0400 100 155 or 5968 6222 Inspection 11.30am - 12.00pm Saturday (Photo ID Required)

5968 6222 311-313 Main Street, Emerald

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MERCEDES, 260E, 1988, mech, AI inside and out reg Feb 2015, RWC, reg ETH-531, Healesville. $4,900. 0408 125 365.

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JAYCO, Hawk, 2002, 7 berth camper trailer, end beds, 1 QS, 1 dbl, 4 burner stove and grill, 3 way fridge, drop down table, deluxe bed, end flys, fully framed canvas annexe, zip on walls and extended front awning, electric brakes, VGC, reg until 12/14. $16,000ono. 0418 396 641.

REGAL, poptop, 1991, EC, single beds, 3 way fridge, gas cooktop, microwave, roll out awning, plus many accessories, reg until 01 /15. $12,500. 0429 683 732.

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ROYAL, Flair van, Royce series 5, 17ft tandem electric brakes, roll out awning, full annexe, tinted windows, double bed, many extras, EC, reg October 2014, RIO-509. Marysville. $23,000.

0438 352 573.

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

New number plates will be supplied as personalised plates 'RHYZ' will not be transferred on sale. RWC will be supplied. 12 months reg, expires May 2015. $9,800 or best offer. Enquiries: 0418 274 312.

HOLDEN, Colorado, dual cab, tray, first reg January 2009, 71,000 genuine kms, one owner, 4x4, 3lt turbo diesel, 5 speed manual, tow bar, Electric brake unit, anderson plug, reg until January 2015, service books, no off road use, Excellent condition, inside and out, RWC, WUK-159. $22,950. 5962 9480, 0409 353 252. Healesville.

HOLDEN, International, 2010, reg until 06/15, Karma blue, spoiler, front/rear park assist, tinted windows, 49,000kms, one owner, 1AY-2SI. $17,500. 5963 3344.

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�� Connecting people with local sport…

Valley back with a win

Belgrave’s Jesse Pearce goes up against Sea Lake Nandaly’s Colin Durie for the ball.

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Picture: GREG CARRICK

INTERLEAGUE 2014 THE Yarra Valley Mountain District Community Bank Football Netball League Senior interleague team played host to the Mallee Football League on the weekend.

The Yarra Valley ran out the comfortable winner and has put itself back in the top 10 and by all other results over the weekend it looks like it will be a trip to take on Gippsland Football League in 2015.

SENIORS Conditions were good for football.

The ground was a bit soft in spots due to the rain that fell on Friday but it had no bearing on the standard of football that was played.

Yarra Valley came out strongly and got the jump and used the ball far more effectively and played the ground and its conditions well.

A seven goal quarter of which five belonged to Wandin’s Michael Fowkes saw the Yarra Valley take a comfortable lead at the first break by 38 points.

The Mallee fought back in the second and kicked five goals but the strength of the running players like Luke McKenna (Emerald), Nick Keegan (Olinda) and Rhys Chapman (Thornton Eildon) were always going to make it tough.

The lead was extended to 43 points at the major break.

The dual spearheads up forward for the Yarra Valley in Michael Fowkes (Wandin) and Daniel Waters (Upwey Tecoma) turned out to be a huge headache for Mallee in the third and they were well supported by the small forwards in Daniel Hurley (Yarra Glen), Jim Messis (Wandin) and Jarrod Bayliss (Wandin).

The Yarra Valley held the Mallee to one goal in the third while they managed to kick

5.5. The result ended up being a runaway win for the Yarra Valley by a resounding 107 points.

Taking out the AFL VIC Country (Best on Ground Medals) were Michael Fowkes for Yarra Valley and Coleman Schache for Mallee.

Shane Williams was voted by his peers as best on ground for the Yarra Valley.

Yarra Valley MDFNL 7.3 13.4 17.9 25.12 (162) Mallee FL 1.1 6.3 7.5 8.7 (55) GOAL KICKERS YVMDFNL M. Fowkes, Wandin (12); J. Bayliss, Wandin, (3); D. Hurley, Yarra Glen, (2); D. Waters, Upwey Tecoma (2); J. Messis, Wandin (2); N. Keegan, Olinda Ferny Creek (2); J. Myers, Wandin; C. Carmody, Mount Evelyn.

MALLEE GOAL KICKERS J. Shannahan, Woomelang Lascelles (2); D. Reddan, Beulah (2); J. Lonergan, Woomelang Lascelles (2); H. Drew, Hopetoun; B. Orval, Beulah.

BEST PLAYERS YVMDFNL M. Fowkes, Wandin; C. Porter, Emerald; J. Myers, Wandin, S. Williams, Monbulk; L. MCkenna, Emerald; A. Davies, Healesville.

MALLEE C. Schache, Hopetoun; L. Martin, Sea Lake Nandaly Tigers; H. Drew, Hopetoun; C. Durie, Sea Lake Nandaly Tigers; D. Reddan, Beulah; J. Shannahan, Woomelang Lascelles.

Below: Olinda’s Matthew Rosier tackles Hopetoun’s Haydn Drew. 121055 Right: Jarrod Baylis (Wandin) kicks the ball into the centre.

Pictures: GREG CARRICK

YVMDFNL games Round 7 Emerald v Upwey Tecoma - Mountain Road Reserve, Cockatoo.

Mount Evelyn v Belgrave - Mount Evelyn Football Ground.

Olinda Ferny Creek v Monbulk - Olinda Ferny Creek Football Ground.

Wandin v Healesville Wandin Football Ground.

Woori Yallock v Warburton Millgrove - Woori Yallock Football Ground.

Netball Sticks Yarra Valley Division 1 A Grade Woori Yallock v Warburton Millgrove - Woori Yallock Football Ground.

Mount Evelyn v Belgrave - Mount Evelyn Football Ground.

Wandin v Healesville Wandin Football Ground.

Emerald v Upwey Tecoma - Mountain Road Reserve, Cockatoo.

Olinda Ferny Creek v Monbulk Hawks - Olinda Ferny Creek Football Ground.

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Braydon, Brianna are top performers

By JAMES LAVEN IT WAS yet another exciting weekend of competition with Yarra Ranges Athletics joined by not one, but two fellow clubs.

Cockatoo Little Athletics and Croydon Little Athletics clubs came along to a morning of strong competition, a challenging course, exciting finishes and many personal bests.

A huge turnout with the two visiting clubs meant that all races, especially the shorter ones had a very large field.

A special mention to Braydon Woolridge and Brianna Moore who both achieved huge personal bests.

Yarra Ranges Athletics would like to thank Cockatoo and Croydon for making the day so successful and congratulate all athletes who chased down personal bests or ran on the day.

Yarra Ranges Athletics returns next week with Round eight cross country at Margret Lewis Reserve, Coldstream from 8.45am and Athletics Victoria XCR Round three at Brimbank Park, Keilor from noon.

Results for Yarra Ranges and Cockatoo athletes below: 500 metres: Nathan Murden 2.48, Jackson Grice 2.52 (PB), Zoe Clarke 2.55 (PB), Charlotte Comport 2.59 (PB), Sasha Maggs 3.20, Ky Harris 3.39, Sinead Knight 4.05, Sam Laven 4.12, James de Schwatrz 4.36.

1000 metres: Kiara Flavell 4.20 (PB), Madelyn Bowden (Cockatoo) 4.43, Jake Russell (Cockatoo) 5.01, Ky Harris 5.03, Kirsten Creighton 5.18, Tiara Willis 5.25 (PB), Daniel Ebbels 5.25 (PB), Mia Harris 5.33 (PB), Zeke Dewhurst-Sibley 5.38, Noah Newbury 5.56 (PB), Katyn Russell (Cockatoo) 6.25, Kyden Lehmann 6.26, Brayden Shaw 6.32 (PB), Tahlia Murden 7.02, Sarah Ebbels 7.32, Abbey Bartlett 8.08, Anne-Marie Ebbels 8.15.

1500 metres, Madeline Laven 6.46 (PB), Ashlee Bowden (Cockatoo) 7.19, Dylan Eagleton 7.20 (PB), Ashleigh Gasson 7.22 (PB), Mia Strudley 7.31, Madelyn Bowden (Cockatoo) 7.36, Tayja Maki 7.40 (PB), Ashley Creighton 8.10 (PB), Claire Noonan 8.19 (PB), Alex Van Duuren 8.24, Nathan Murden 8.32 (PB), Tim Glenn 8.57, Tahlia Harriss 9.01 (PB), Oscar Tanga (Cockatoo) 9.48, Samuel Nicholls (Cockatoo) 10.37.

2000 metres: Liam Russell (Cockatoo) 8.12, Ryan Thrall 8.25 (PB), Tom Wilkinson (Cockatoo) 8.52, Tayleb Willis 8.55, Jayden Clarke 8.55, Kelly Whitchell 9.14 (PB), Kate

Blennerhassett 9.31, Tynan Politakis (Cockatoo) 9.32, Chloe Blennerhassett 10.28, Annie Deng 10.28, Samantha Di Gregorio 10.53, Noah Erickson 10.53, Emma Wilkinson (Cockatoo) 11.08, Ella Strudley 11.25, Brianna Moore 11.49 (PB), Cheyyane Moore 11.58, Alex Snoxell (Cockatoo) 12.02, Brayden Woolridge 12.28 (PB), Nathan Duckworth 13.04, Laura Digregorio 15.02.

3000 metres: James Laven 11.28 (PB), Harrison Van Duuren 11.48, Lily Peacock 11.51, Michael Clarke 12.11, Byran Ackerley 12.13 (PB), Daniel Gasson 13.02 (PB), Greg Maki 13.04, Craig Hewitson 13.04 (PB), Dave Laven 13.06 (PB), Connor Thrall 13.19 (PB), Liam Russell (Cockatoo) 13.26, Olivia Attard 13.28, Amy Veenendaal 13.39, Simone Burger 14.05 (PB), Jed Thrall 14.14 (PB), Jesse Collings 14.29 (PB)Ashleigh Gasson 14.30, Emma Darke 14.54, Camden Hewitson 15.00 (PB), Rickylee Brown 15.03 (PB), Richard Knight 15.15, Zoe Sibley 15.44 (PB), Emily Noonan 15.54. Mia Strudley 15.54 (PB), Lee Taylor 16.11, Jake Russell (Cockatoo) 16.20, Paulette Kinnear 16.50, Malcolm Duncan 16.58, Graeme Woolridge 17.13, Tammarah Brown 18.32 (PB), Debbie Woods 18.41 (PB), Katie Clarke 18.58 (PB), Erika Bedyn 19.22.

Ashleigh Gasson enjoying her run at the Yarra Ranges Athletics meet.

Ton of games for Travis Monbulk Junior Football Club: Round 5 SUNDAY saw four entertaining junior games at Monbulk footy ground against the determined Woori Yallock alongside our Under 11s journey taking on Healesville at Healesville.

This saw great results with wins in all competitive grades.

Highlights for Monbulk include Under 11s having their first win for the season with a late goal sealing the win.

Some hard fought battles in Under 12s, Under 14s and the Under 16s scoring a big win albeit with some injuries to key players Lachlan Hancock-Wolfe and Daniel Salan.

100 games milestone for Travis Wills(Under 16) and 50 games Josh Spencer (Under 12).

There was no game for Under 9s but the Under 10s again entertained the crowd showing their improved skills, pace and endeavour.

Under 9: BYE Under 10s Monbulk v Woori Yallock Score: No score recorded as per league rules Awards : W. Henderson, B.

Sumsion-Glasscock combine bags trophy

By DENNIS FULLER AT EMERALD Golf Club last Saturday, the final 4BBB championship took place between Ken Sumsion and Peter Glasscock, playing Dean Shannon and Kameron Geeves.

Shannon and Geeves led for the entire round until the last putt on the 18th.

Then, for the first time, Sumsion and Glasscock hit the front to don the joint crown after a meritorious victory.

For those not able to cut the pace in the 4BBB event, after a couple of hiccups, the May monthly Medal was there for the taking.

Peter Stevens (13) showed the rest how to pin on a medal when he won with a net 67 to also head up the A Grade crew.

B Grade saw a count back take place to sort out the winner.

After careful scrutiny using a metric scrute, it was discovered that Barry Cook (18), back after

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Sam Laven ran a time of 4.12 in the 500metres.

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Smith, W. Copelin, A. McDonald, F. Russell Under 11s Monbulk 3.2 (20) d Healesville 2.4 (16) Goals: T. Ford 2, J. Niclasen Awards : J. Niclasen, G. Ross, A. Whyman, M. Doe, J. Downey Under 12s Monbulk 2.1 (13) d Woori Yallock 1.1 (7) Goals: C. Dennison , T. Fleischer Awards : T. Fleischer, C. Separovic, J. Sands, A. Horton, E. Coy Under 14s Monbulk 7.7 (49) d Woori Yallock 6.9 (45) Goals: R. Hawker 3, L. McClelland 2, M. Hill 1, M. Dekker 1 Awards : B. Rutherford, D. Rak, J. Hill, T. Vear, L. Dockery Under 16s Monbulk 18.12 (120) d Woori Yallock 3.1. (19) Goals: B. Watson 4, B. Jennings-Allen 4, J. Rak 2, P. Barge 2, J. Badgery 2, T. Edyvane , A. Adams , J. Whitworth , B. West Awards : J. Rak, B. Watson, J. Redapple, J. Ducrow, J. Fenby

a break, was the winner with 68 from an unlucky Ken Hill (14).

The only players to get near their handicaps were Sepp Krummenacher on 72 and Dennis Fuller 73 with the rest somewhere else.

Sumsion was nearest the pin on the Stockdale and Leggo fourth hole, Andrew Cutting the seventh, Ken Hill the 12th and Dennis Fuller managed the trick on the 13th and the pro pin 18th.

The ladies’ medal was won in a canter by Leanne Morison from and unlucky Petunia Jones in second place.

On Wednesday’s Opulently Fat Golf (OFG) a round of stableford was there to be won.

In the end it came down to a draw between Sepp Krummenacher (22) and Conrad Whitlock (19) who both came in with 41 points from Bobby Kennedy (16) on 36.

Next Saturday is a plain round of stableford for all to enjoy.

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