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Mr Stahel said there were a number of other sporting grounds in the shire which required works to improve conditions.

He said any upgrade to the surface to the athletics track at Mountain Road Recreation Reserve

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DEEP puddles and poor drainage means Cockatoo’s little athletes can’t use the whole track in the early months of their season.

As winter closes and the warmer months begin, the Mountain Road Recreation Reserve athletics track stays soggy for months, leaving the Cockatoo Little Athletics Club to run a reduced schedule.

Ground and maintenance man at the club Russell Butler said the club struggled each year to run their full program in the early months of the season. “It’s a problem that can’t be solved cheaply,�

Mr Butler said. “That’s why we’re increasing our fund-raising target this year.�

Mr Butler said the club needed to raise a minimum $60,000 this year to get the works started, as the council has agreed to match what they raise, dollar for dollar. “We’ve also spoken to candidates Brad Battin and Collin Ross,� he said. “We’re after all the help we can get - we’re trying everything,� he said.

The season starts on 11 October, and the kids won’t be able to run the 200 metre bend until after Christmas. “That’s why they have joined the club, these kids love to run,� he said.

Cardinia Shire Council’s Recreation Development co-ordinator Mark Stahel said the council had had several discussions with the Cockatoo Little Athletics Club regarding the track and field surface at the reserve as well as drainage requirements for the athletics track. “Council will assist the club to prepare a submission for funding the works through council’s 2015-16 Community Capital Works Program,�

Mr Stahel said. “This program provides dollar for dollar funding for successful projects up to a total project cost of $70,000. “If successful, drainage works could start in July 2015.�

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TOM Hoogenbosch knows only too well the tragic effects of cancer and is doing his bit to stop others having the same experience in the future.

The Kallista property developer and builder has already raised more than $14,000 - and counting - ahead of his second participation in the annual Ride to Conquer Cancer on 25 and 26 October.

The money goes towards the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, the only public hospital in Australia solely dedicated to cancer.

Mr Hoogenboschâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fundraising effort places him second behind only Andy Bartal ($17,500) among participants and his Edgepoint Homes team has raised almost $35,000, which is the fifth-most. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have a PA whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been working very hard at it, so I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take all the credit,â&#x20AC;? Mr Hoogenbosch said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really doing a great job and, realistically, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a team effort - everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s putting in on it. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve gone to our suppliers and so forth and said, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;listen, we want you to be on boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and most of them have come on board, which is really good.â&#x20AC;?

Mr Hoogenboschâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s father, Hans, died of prostate cancer six years ago and his wife, Karen, is in remission after battling skin cancer.

The Ride to Conquer Cancer is a 200 kilometre event across two days from Melbourne through the Mornington Peninsula, taking in picturesque vineyards, nature reserves and

Tom Hoogenbosch has raised more than $14,000 as part of his involvement with the Ride to Conquer Cancer. coastal communities.

Mr Hoogenbosch, 56, said he and his team mates aim to ride 100km each weekend in preparation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not a race, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a ride, and we get a lot of support from the ride association itself,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy when youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got 25km and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got a feed station, where you can sit and have something to eat and so on. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Last year it took me fourand-a-half hours (each day) to do it, but some people take all day.â&#x20AC;?

Mr Hoogenbosch said the team hoped to raise $40,000 more than $10,000 more than its initial goal - by the end of

the two-day event. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s for a good cause, so thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why we set up a team this year,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have quite a few riders in there who are all putting in and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll all work together to try to get to the end and raise some money for Peter Mac.â&#x20AC;?

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of high fire risk,” he said.

“We set up a stall last year on a very hot weekend, and it was amazing how many people still made their way up the steps, without a drop of water on them.”

He said while CFA crews had access to the National Park, their trucks had limited access near the steps.

“We’re finding that people just don’t think,” he said.

“We’ve even had visitors to the steps, who can’t find a car park, park their cars at the station blocking the doors which means we can’t get the trucks out.

“That will be a major problem come summer.”

Parties vow to retain station RUMOURS questioning the future of the Monbulk police station have been quashed, with both candidates confirming their plans to keep it open.

Whispers and rumours have circled the town recently that the station would be closed, thanks to two super stations, in Belgrave and Emerald, being built.

But in meetings with the Mail last week, Monbulk Labor candidate James Merlino and Monbulk Liberal candidate Mark Verschuur both confirmed

their support to keep the station open.

“Over my dead body,” was the response of Mr Verschuur when the rumours were put to him.

“It’s very important to keep it, it’s important to have oldfashioned policing working with the community.”

He said he would fight hard to keep it open if the station came under threat of closure.

Mr Merlino agreed.

“I have heard rumours of the closure, “Mr Merlino said.

“But there is absolutely no way of Monbulk police station closing under a Labor government.”

He said that it was important for the community of Monbulk to have a police presence with a station in town.

“To have a committed team of local police in town is what this beautiful country town needs.

“I won’t allow a change in that.”

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Meth lab busted THREE men have been remanded in custody after police raided a clandestine methamphetamine laboratory in Mount Dandenong.

The men, aged 40, 43 and 34, were arrested by Croydon Divisional Tasking Unit (DTU) officers on 24 September when a drug search warrant was executed. Each has been charged with manufacturing amphetamines and the 34-year-old man was also wanted for an incident in Healesville on 9 September.

The man is believed to have crashed a car in Healesville which had a stolen trailer that had been taken from Gembrook on 2 September.

In the trailer was a large amount of copper wiring, valued at $15,000.

Lilydale Criminal Investigation Unit charged the man with several offences relating to the incident. Croydon DTU Acting Senior Sergeant Mick Duke said the Department of Human Services was dealing with the children of the arrested men, who were living in and around the laboratory.

All of the men appeared at Ringwood Magistrates’ Court and have since been remanded in custody.

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IT’S going to be a bad fire season.

Upper Ferntree Gully CFA captain Peter Smith said local crews had been told that the upcoming fire season will be the worst one in many years.

“We’re bracing ourselves for a tough season,” Mr Smith said.

“And because of that, now is a good time for residents to start thinking about preparing - whether it be cleaning up around their homes, or having a plan for days of high risk.”

Mr Smith said it was important for people to plan early, especially those living on the mountain and relying

on Burwood Highway to leave the area.

Even on busy days, traffic can be banked up all the way to Knox, or through to Belgrave.

In Upper Ferntree Gully alone, there are four retirement villages and Mr Smith said it was important for older residents to also be prepared.

He said another important issue in the lead up to the fire season was getting the message out to visitors to the 1000 steps.

“Obviously, many of the people who visit the steps aren’t locals, so we need to get the message out to them that they should stay away on days

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Pharmacy raids charges A COCKATOO man was arrested last week and faces a slew of burglary charges after raiding pharmacies in Mount Evelyn and Wandin.

Yarra Ranges CIU Detective Sergeant Mark Smithwick said the 27-year-old man was arrested on 25 September after a number of burglaries across the outer east.

Sgt Smithwick said the man was charged over burglaries on 4 August at a Wandin pharmacy and 23 July at a Mount Evelyn pharmacy, as well as burglaries on 3 July in Forest Hill, 2 July at a Neerim South pharmacy and a home in Ringwood on 4 February.

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the club at a local level, it is vital to have adequate umpires’ rooms and facilities for females.

“I will meet with the minister again to discuss the condition of Chandler Reserve and how we can assist in the future.”

Mr Rush said meetings with Collin Ross had been positive, but Mr Ross said he could not make any funding promises for the moment.

Mr Ross was contacted by the Mail for comment last week, but did not respond by the time we went to print.

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FEMALE umpires and netballers get changed in their cars before matches at Chandler Reserve in Avonsleigh.

The awkward situation isn’t their choice, but caused by a lack of female change rooms at the ground.

Emerald Football Club president Bruce Rush is pushing for funding to upgrade facilities in the lead up to the State Election.

Already recognised as one of the worst facilities in the shire, Mr Rush said his club desperately needed funding to improve the change room facilities as well as renovating the club in general.

“We’ve met with candidates Brad Battin and Collin Ross on the issue, and while there have been no commitments yet, we feel as though our discussions have been positive,” Mr Rush said.

“We’ve spoken to the council and other avenues of funding too, but any upgrade would be dependent on State Government funding.”

Mr Rush said that it was important for the four football teams, four netball teams as well as cricket and tennis club members to have facilities that are up to scratch.

“The council has been great to us,” he said.

“We have a new oval now, but to come back and see these buildings that are really looking tired and sad - it’s obvious that this is the next project for us.”

Sitting member and candidate for Gembrook Brad Battin said he met with the Emerald Football Netball Club and the Minister for Sport Damian Drum last week to view the conditions of the change rooms and social rooms at the club.

“I have met with the minister numerous times to discuss the ongoing concerns within the club rooms,” Mr Battin said.

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Athletics season THE Sherbrooke Little Athletics Centre is kicking off its next season of fitness and fun for five to 15-year-olds on Saturday 4 October at Kings Park, Upper Ferntree Gully. For details, contact Greg on 0418 567 768.

Boots on for sale THE Emerald car boot sale is on Saturday 4 October from 9am until 1pm to sell second hand goods right before Cardinia Shire Council’s hard rubbish collection which is between Monday 13 October and Friday 14 November. Stalls are $25. For more details phone 5968 3881 or echmarket@iinet.net.au.

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Arthritis talk EMERALD Community House has organised the speaker from Arthritis Victoria to visit for an information session on Tuesday 7 October from 10am to noon. There will be plenty of time for questions and morning tea will be provided for everyone to enjoy. This session is free. Contact the Emerald Community House to book on 5968 3881.

Senior’s Week celebration EMERALD Evergreens Senior Citizens Centre will be holding a special morning tea on Wednesday 8 October at 10am for Seniors Week at the club rooms, corner Church and Anne streets, Emerald. Light entertainment, line dancing, plenty of laughs. All for free. Contact Elsie on 5968 4952.

Bulb talk UPWEY Garden Group (U3A) will be holding a talk by Adrian Van Kampen on Lilliums (bulbs for sale) at Upwey Seniors Community Centre (off Mahony Street behind Village shops) Wednesday 8 October at 7.30pm. Inquiries Barb 9754 3877.

Campaign against canned hunting hots up. From left, Trevor and Ryan Bell, Moss Siddle with Donalea Patman and La Trobe MP Jason Wood.

Stephen Snelleman, ABC presenter and producer who will introduce Judi Connelli (AM) who has appeared in lead roles such as Fiddler on the Roof, The Merry Widow, Sweeney Todd... to name a few.

Suzanne Johnston will also perform.

She has been the principal artist for Opera Australia for many years, performed at

Salzburg and Covent Garden, and Peter Hurley, international judge and much loved and admired musician.

The event will be held on Saturday 4 October at 7pm at Belgrave Heights Christian School.

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George Tindale Memorial Garden Plant Sale THE best selection of potted plants this spring will be available for sale at the Friends of Tindale Garden Spring Plant Sale on Saturday 11 October at Memorial Garden in Sherbrooke.

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Cake class THE Rowville branch of the Cake Decorators Association of Victoria will be holding a workshop on Sunday 12 October with instructor Jan Longley. The class will run from 10am-3pm at the Scout Hall on Turramurra Drive, Rowville. Book-

ings are also being taken for Christmas cake workshops on 9 and 16 November. Cost is $10 for members and $15 for non-members. Inquiries should be directed to Madeleine on 9870 5743 or Velma on 9763 8646.

Spring concert THE Dandenong Ranges Orchestra celebrates 30 years and presents a spring concert on Sunday 12 October at 2.30pm at Monbulk Primary School Arts Centre, Main Street, Monbulk. Music by Handel, Mozart, Saint-Saens, Sarasate, Rollinson and others with guest artist Claire Ransome (violin). Tickets at the door for $8 ($5 concession). Inquiries on 0422 769 155.

Sing praise ST THOMAS Anglican Church on Mountain View Road, Upper Ferntree Gully, will hold a Songs of Praise event on Sunday 12 October from 3pm.

For details, contact Rex on 9758 4731.

Farmer’s market WHITEHORSE Farmer’s Market will be held on Sunday 12 October from 8am-1pm in the grounds of the Nunawading Civic Centre. Fresh produce, eggs, chutneys, meats, jams, cheese, breads, honey and flowers are among the fresh goods available. Stallholder inquiries should be directed to 0417 355 592.

Music for a cause FABULOUS Fernlea House Benefit concert featuring an amazing line up of artists will be held on Sunday 12 October at 2pm at Black Box Theatre, Burrinja Cultural Centre, Upwey. Tickets from Fernlea House on 5968 3895.

Youth art and photography MONBULK’S Open Door Community Church is holding a Youth Art and Photography Exhibition on Saturday 18 October. Details from Judy on 9752 1789.

Brigade fun and information day THE Ridge Top brigades of Kalorama, Mt Dandenong, Olinda and Sassafras and Ferny Creek are holding their annual event which includes fire safety information and free kids’ activities including face painting, balloon animals, a jumping castle, crafts and a colouring competition.

There will be demonstrations from the SES, Monbulk CFA Road Rescue, St John Ambulance and CFA junior members. Sunday, 23 November at the Olinda Hall from 10am to 3pm.

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THEY’RE brought to life, only to be slaughtered for recreation.

Lions, elephants and other animals in the wild are bred into captivity only to be released into the firing line of avid hunters.

Olinda resident Donalea Patman is fighting to get the Federal Government, through La Trobe MP Jason Wood, to take a stand against the canned hunting industry by tightening regulation around the importation of hunted animal trophies into Australia.

“Many young Australians get caught up in this practice by being lured to gap year ‘volunteer projects’ where they unwittingly help humanise and handrear lion cubs which end up being offered to rich hunters to be killed while caged, drugged and unafraid of humans,” Ms Patman said.

“They are bred for the bullet.”

Ms Patman has organised a fund-raiser to be held on World Animal Day, 4 October.

Mr Wood applauded Ms Patman for working hard to push her issue.

“Donalea has some amazing contacts throughout the world and is really leading everyone else on this,” he said.

“She’s a wealth of knowledge.”

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Courses ease the tragedy

By MELISSA MEEHAN IN 1995, Anthony and Travis Hall were tragically killed in a road accident in Cockatoo.

At only 15 and 13 years of age respectively, both boys were in the Upwey Junior Fire Brigade.

Anthony was Junior Captain at the time of the accident.

The boys were the sons of the then Senior Brigade’s 1st Lieutenant Peter Hall and wife Liz. Their loss was a shock to many because they were very popular in the community and successful in brigade competitions throughout many areas of the state.

A fund in memory of the boys was established in 1998 for young adults of the volunteer fire service and the greater Dandenongs community to undertake a defensive driving course.

The fund is managed by prominent members of the fire service and the Dandenong Ranges community in Peter Hall, Graeme Legge, Bob Horner, Geoff Champion and Peter Marke (convenor) in conjunction with the Upwey brigade.

The one-day courses are valued at $295 each.

The fund received tremendous support from local fire brigades and residents and even people from the suburbs.

From Left, Cameron Horner, Dan Leslie (Murcott's Driving Excellence), Eliza Sawyer, Chris Lewis, Upwey CFA member Peter Hall, Olivia Hardwick, Mitchell Branson and Mia Ray. Picture: LIZ CLARKSON The Dandenong Ranges Community Bank Group also donated funds to assist with advertising and administering the fund.

“We have now raised over $20,000, with support from the Murcott’s Driving Excellence who have donated two courses every year,” Mr Hall said.

To commemorate its 19 years of operation, it has been decided to award eight courses.

Four courses have been awarded to young members of the fire service and four to members of the local community.

“When young people get their li-

ton (Belgrave CFA), Olivia Hardwick (from Upwey), Eliza Sawyer (Macclesfield CFA), Cameron Horner (Sassafras CFA), Mia Ray (Emerald), Christopher Lambert (Ferny Creek), Christopher Lewis (Upper Ferntree Gully CFA) and Mitchell Branson (Silvan).

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By MELISSA MEEHAN A FUNDING boost to reduce road trauma in Cardinia Shire will see police blitz the hills over the next three months.

Working in conjunction with the TAC, marked and unmarked police cars, as well as a police motorcycles, will enforce speed limits and road safety in the lead-up to Christmas along Belgrave-Gembrook Road and Launching Place Road as well as the main feeder roads leading to these areas.

Cardinia Highway Patrol’s Leading Senior Constable Peter Henderson said the majority of motorcycle collisions have occurred in these areas on the weekends during daylight hours.

The blitz began on Saturday 27 September and will run until Christmas.

“There are far too many motorcycle collisions that are occurring over the weekends, particularly as the fine weather is about and a massive increase in recreational riders take to the roads to ride their bikes for leisure,” Leading Sen Const Henderson said.

“Most of these riders are responsible, however some just have the attitude that they can ride as they please without regard for the road rules and safety of other motorists.

“Police will be paying particularly attention to speed as well as the checking of motorcycles for roadworthiness.

“In addition, they will be handing out brochures on protective clothing to encourage rid-

cence, they think they know everything about driving,” Mr Hall said.

“But everyone that has done this course, they rave about it - it teaches them things they need to know, but often don’t.”

The awards were presented on Thursday night to James Temple-

Casey Highway Patrol's Leading Senior Constable John Morten and Leading Senior Constable Peter Henderson. 127920 ers and their pillions to reduce the risk of injury should they be involved in a collision.”

Police will also be conducting random road blocks to make sure all motorcyclists are licensed and their bikes are registered.

“Tragically, a 28-year-old male was killed on his motorcycle on Pakenham Road, Mt Burnnett, on Saturday 23 August in the afternoon during fine weather,” Leading Sen Const Henderson said.

“This is why we will be out there to help prevent this tragic loss of life occurring.”

He said Pakenham Road was one of the feeder roads leading to the hills which operations Ridesafe 1 and Ridesafe 2 would target.

“This is your warning - there won’t be any while we are on patrol.”

UPWEY resident Tammy Gear is used to carrying a heavy load.

Between studying full time, working part time as a waitress and training up to eight hours a week as a volunteer firefighter, she keeps an active and busy schedule. But later this year, Tammy will face one of her biggest challenges yet when she climbs all 88 storeys of the Eureka Tower in full gear for the annual ‘Eureka Climb.’

The event is one of the highest vertical races in the world and draws participants from all over Australia. It’s open to anyone and every year the ‘Emergency Service Challenge’ is hotly contested and proves a crowd favourite. Contestants from all areas of emergency services race to the top wearing their full uniform and carrying gear. For Tammy, it’s all part of the experience of being a volunteer firefighter.

“I got involved through friends and I love being a part of it.

“I helped our team train last year and I really wanted to get involved. It’s such a good cause.”

Tamara Gear in her turnout gear she will run up Eureka Tower in. 127650 Tammy has been climbing the 1000 Steps in Ferntree Gully at least once a week to prepare for the event, and plans to step up her training during her upcoming university break.

The event raises money for disadvantaged young people in Australia and abroad for charity partners Whitelion and Interplast.

Last year’s event raised over $250,000 and Event Director Ben King says that this year the target is even higher.

“2013 was the biggest year yet for the Eureka Climb with over 2500 participants and a crowd of hundreds watching the action.

“By all indications, 2014 is set to be the best year yet with registrations coming in from all over the country and overseas.”

The Eureka Climb will be held on Sunday 16 November. Registration for the event is now open and climbers can register online at www.eurekaclimb.com.au.

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Life’s work of support

By MELISSA MEEHAN DANDENONG Ranges artist Vera Skipper has left a lasting legacy on the Belgrave Fire Brigade.

Ms Skipper worked on her craft for more than 40 years, resulting in a large collection of colourful still life paintings and landscapes in pastels and oils, which she has bequeathed to the Belgrave Fire Brigade.

Her collection of 60 artworks will be exhibited and sold to raise funds for the fire brigade to purchase a second tanker.

Belgrave Fire Brigade veteran firefighter George Harmon said Ms Skipper’s bequest was truly wonderful.

“Vera was always such an active participant in our annual art show and to honour her kind donation is a humbling experience,” he said.

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Contemptible colours WELL! The Libs are starting to show their real colours.

The attack in the Mail (Proper Professional, 23 September) against James Merlino is absolutely beneath contempt.

To attack a person or party over their political views or policies is what democracy is all about.

To attack someone at a personal level and to attempt to denigrate them over their stature etc. is pathetic, childish and puerile.

You could expect that sort of behaviour in a primary school playground.

It is typical of the Libs to attack their opponents at a personal level without showing any substance of how they might improve the lot of the people of the electorate.

It is obvious that they are getting very anxious about the upcoming election.

Geoff Champion, Mount Dandenong.

Postal praise Andrea Coffey, left, and Jack Couche, right, and George Harmon, standing. 127582 said that he was pleased to exhibit the works to help out the local brigade.

“The volunteer team do such great work protecting the local region and I can only hope that some of Vera’s wonderful paint-

ings find new homes,” he said.

The exhibition will run from Friday 3 October through to Sunday 26 October.

The official opening will be held on Sunday 5 October at 11am.

Correction over story on general store LAST week the Mail ran a story stating that the former general store in Bailey Road, Cockatoo, could become part of Monash Health.

This was incorrect.

A media release issued by Cardinia Shire Council regarding the decision stated that it

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would begin investigating the sale of the former general store.

The Bailey Road property was purchased in 2011 to provide additional training, meeting and consulting space in Cockatoo however the council has identified that these services may be better delivered via

existing facilities in Cockatoo, including the Monash Health site.

The council is working with Monash Health to attract additional service providers to the Monash Health site in Cockatoo.

We apologise for this error.

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I JUST wanted to give praise to the lovely, friendly and efficient ladies at our local Emerald Post Office.

They are all so welcoming and patient.

They make it a pleasure to live in Emerald.

I pity the poor people I see waiting in long queues when I go to other suburbs.

Thanks ladies, you do a great job.

John King, Emerald.

Push pool polling ONE has to wonder about the professionalism of the Yarra Ranges Council.

They have released a survey to gauge public views about the future of the Olinda Pool including a range of options for the site.

Their survey runs something like this - Would you like?: a) chocolate; b) vanilla; c) strawberry; d) neopolitan; e) a tub of rancid butter. Option e, of course, is the one that refers to re-opening the pool.

Alas, this is a clear case of push polling - that highly dubious technique straight out of the spin doctor playbook where an organisation attempts to alter the views of citizens under the guise of conducting a poll.

The council has called their website Join the

Olinda Pool Conversation.

Their survey suggests this is not a ‘conversation’ or a ‘consultation’, but effectively a manipulation – one intended to bring about an outcome preferred by certain individuals within the sanctum of the shire offices.

The process that has been established reflects very badly on the council and its officers.

Tim Moore, Save the Olinda Pool.

Rates of pay MY CARDINIA council rate notice arrived today.

The site value is $35,000 more than I paid for the property two months ago!

Coincidently I have been put on notice by the council and to my great distress, now have to fight for the right to live in my modest dwelling.

My question is, what proportion of my rate payment goes toward the salary/salaries of the very people threatening to put my future life and peace of mind in jeopardy?

Wendy Lawrence, Cockatoo.

Short memory IN HER recent letter (The True Tafe, Mail, 23 September) local member Christine Fyffe seems to have forgotten the $1.2 billion she and her colleagues have ripped out of TAFE budgets over four years.

It is these funding cuts that have brought so many TAFE campuses to their knees and forced the closure or amalgamation of several, including the sale of Swinburne Campus.

To put it in perspective, the Liberals’ funding cuts slashed the hourly student contact rate from $8 to $1.50 in some cases.

What disappoints me the most, however, is Ms Fyffe’s attempt to deny her role in the closure of Swinburne Lilydale TAFE. Ms Fyffe seems to have forgotten that, as our representative in parliament, she supported the changes that caused the closure of Swinburne Lilydale which means that under a Liberal Government, the sale of the site is now a real possibility.

Labor has committed to re-opened TAFE and university at the Lilydale site.

Peter Harris, ALP candidate for Evelyn.

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Pink fit for fund-raiser

By MELISSA MEEHAN CELEBRATING all things pink, the Belgrave CWA will hold a fund-raising afternoon tea on Wednesday for the Breast Cancer Network Australia.

President Phyllis Jaensch said everyone was welcome to the event, which is to be held at the Belgrave CWA Hall at 1596 Burwood Highway from 1pm on Wednesday 1 October.

“We are holding an afternoon tea and raising funds for breast cancer,” Ms Hartley said.

“Everyone is welcome, it’s a $10 donation and all proceeds to go to breast cancer.”

Ms Jaensch said the cause was close to their hearts because some members either suffered from breast cancer or knew people who have.

“The idea is to highlight the cause,” she said.

“We’ll have a guest speaker and members from a number of different groups will attend, too.”

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By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM WHEN Tiffany Smith entered the novice celebration cake competition at this year’s Royal Melbourne Show, she chose to celebrate her hometown of Emerald - and she won.

Tiffany, who has always loved baking but keeps it just as a hobby, created a three-tier masterpiece focussed around Puffing Billy railway.

The cake is decorated entirely with coloured fondant and Tiffany said she designed and baked it in her own kitchen all in one day.

On Friday 19 September she was excited by the announcement

that she had won first prize in the division.

“I’ve entered competitions at the show for the last couple of years and I was delighted when I found out I had won this time.

“I’d never made a cake like this one and it was fun to be able to make something that celebrates Emerald.”

She also took out the first prize in the soft iced cupcakes competition and said she plans to continue to bake and decorate unique and specialised cakes.

“I’ll definitely be entering the show competition again. I loved the challenge of designing a celebration cake.”

Push to drive out weeds OCTOBER will see Belgrave up in arms over weed eradication.

Yarra Ranges Council, Southern Dandenong Landcare and Belgrave traders have come together to raise awareness about the impact that the spread of weeds can have on the environment.

Belgrave Traders Association co-ordinator Marina Dennis said Weedbusters Month was an idea which was driven by the community.

“There is a lot of interest within the community to tackle the issue of weeds in the area,” Ms Dennis said.

The event takes place throughout October and features a variety of activities.

“It’s about focusing the attention of the wider community to support groups who work on this issue all year around,” Ms Dennis said.

Activities range from an environmental weed display to talks

by Parks Victoria, story time and a papermaking workshop which deals with weeds in a more creative fashion.

A town centre information table is also offered twice within

Tiffany Smith’s Puffing Billy themed cake won first prize at the Royal Melbourne Show.

the month.

Ms Dennis said the information tables would feature council staff who could provide expert advice on weed removal.

“Sometimes people are at a loss, some weeds just keep coming back,” Ms Dennis said.

A free skip will be set up in the town’s Hayes Car Park on Sunday 19 October from 9am to 3pm.

Ms Dennis said the free skip would save the community around Belgrave from having to travel to the tip and paying to get rid of weeds.

“Hopefully, people will take the opportunity to get rid of the weeds around the town,” Ms Dennis said.

This is the first time the event has been held on such a large scale.

Ms Dennis said the group has held similar campaigns previously with the support of the council but the level of community involvement motivated members to create a month-long event.

Information and dates are available on the Belgrave Vic Facebook page.

Mining deep for laughs THE Mail Newspaper Group, in partnership with Croydon Cinemas, has 100 double passes to give away to readers to see Pride in a special advanced screening.

Held in Cinema 2 at 6.45pm on Wednesday 29 October, Pride has been described as a film that will raise a laugh and bring a tear.

Croydon Cinemas manager George Aleksiunas said the film was a mix between Billy Elliott and the Full Monty and was sure to be a favourite with film watchers.

“It’s a lot of fun,” Mr Aleksiunas said.

“It’s such a feelgood movie.”

The movie centres on the summer of 1984 when Margaret Thatcher is in power in the UK and the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) is on strike.

At the Gay Pride march in London, a group of gay and lesbian activists decide to raise money to support the families of the striking miners.

But there is a problem.

The union seems embarrassed to receive their support. But the activists are not deterred.

They decide to ignore the union and go direct to the miners. They identify a mining village in deepest Wales and set off in a mini bus to make their donation in person.

And so begins the extraordinary story of two seemingly alien communities which form a surprising and ultimately triumphant partnership.

To win tickets, entrants should send their name and address to the Mail Newspaper Group at 244 Maroondah Highway, Healesville, 3777, or go to the Mail Newspaper Group Facebook page and find the related post and share, comment and like it. Winners will be drawn at random and announced on Tuesday 21 October.

Soul for support NICK Seidenman, Michael Waugh and Glengollan Village’s Glengoldies will head a line-up of local talent at a concert which is being held for the benefit of Fernlea House next month.

Music From the Heart for the Soul will be held at the Burrinja Cultural Centre and aims to raise money for the Emerald-based community organisation, which provides support for people who have been diagnosed with a life-limiting illness and respite for their carers.

Fernlea House CEO Sharyn Turney said that funds raised from the event will support the day-to-day work of the house.

“We couldn’t operate without the help of over 50 trained volunteers working with us to provide a high quality service.

“The funds raised from the concert will further support our work.”

Tickets are $20 and, with artists performing for free, all funds raised will go directly to Fernlea House.

Music From the Heart for the Soul will be held on 12 October at Burrinja Cultural Centre in Upwey.

The show will start at 2pm in the Black Box Theatre.

For inquiries and bookings phone Fernlea House on 5968 3895.

Classics in gear for Mustang and Maserati AUSTRALIA’S premier exhibition of unique, collectible and historically significant cars and motorcycles will return to Melbourne next month.

In what is tipped to be the biggest Motorclassica event yet, visitors will be able to see the latest models from iconic automotive brands including Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar, Maserati, Alfa Romeo, Aston Martin and Lotus as well as motorcycles from Benelli, BMW, Indian, MV Augusta and Triumph.

This year, Motorclassica will also feature the Australian International Concours d’Elegance which will be contested by an array of the world’s most fabulous, important, and valuable cars and motorcycles. There will be a collector car auction on Saturday evening.

Motorclassica will celebrate 100 years of iconic Italian manufacturer Maserati and 50 years of the Ford Mustang through exhibits.

There will also be a display dedicated to Australian motorsport featuring a number of unique Australian racing vehicles.

The event will be held at Melbourne’s Royal Exhibition Building on 24-26 October.

For further information or to purchase tickets, visit www.motorclassica.com.au.

The Mail has 10 double passes to Motorclassica to give to readers.

To go into the draw, visit www.facebook.com/ MailNewspaperGroup and like, share or comment on the relevant post or send a letter to Mail Newspaper Group, PO Box 470, Healesville, 3777.

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HUGE SPACE TO RELAX BINDARA Farm is a stunning ranch style home on 21 acres with a large shed which is perfectly located on the Emerald side of Macclesfield.

It features wide wrap-around verandahs and immaculate presentation both inside and out and with the benefit of being on a sealed road.

It consists of four bedrooms with wardrobes plus study, or fifth bedroom, including a master with walk-in wardrobe and full ensuite, lounge and dining room, family room, large laundry, timber kitchen

with dishwasher and large walk-in pantry plus meals area all with light and bright windows which are designed to take in the magnificent outlook.

The well appointed central bathroom services the bedrooms.

The new owners will be able to enjoy relaxing evenings on the verandah, paved area or grass in front of the house entertaining friends or enjoying each-otherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s company.

Special features include nine-foot ceilings, ornate cornices, ducted vacuum,

open fire place, wood heater, double carport and large water tank.

Entertaining is a breeze under the covered pergola which is accessed from the family room and includes a built-in pizza oven.

Ample storage is provided by the large shed with concrete floor, power, piped compressor, block and tackle and workshop which is perfect for those who are into cars.

There is additional shedding including a three-bay hay shed and horse wash.

The property is divided into four paddocks

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all watered with automated water troughs and includes a lake with its own island.

There is access into the Macclesfield Pony Club with all its facilities located next door.

The property features established easy care gardens and plenty of lush green lawns for kids and adults to enjoy.

The property is fully fenced and could suit a variety of rural pursuits.

It is just minutes from Macclesfield Primary School and a short drive to all of Emeraldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s facilities on a sealed road.

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On a perfect half an acre (approx) block & at the end of a quiet, no-through road awaits this outstanding brick veneer home featuring: 3 beds, 2 bath, study, lge lounge, meals/tV area, functional kitchen, GdH, window shutters, s/system, sealed circular drive, outdoor entertaining inc spa, 4-6 car remote garage with plenty of storage. Peace, privacy & plenty of extras is assured.

If an updated home with 4 bedroom’s & within close proximity to Belgrave is what you have been searching for then look no further! Features inc: updated kitchen, new carpet, freshly painted, lge deck, carport, under house storage & 2 road frontages. This one will be snapped up in no time so don’t delay!!

Contact Sharyn Chandler on 0439 882 442 or 9754 6888 inspection Saturday 10:30am-11:00am (Photo Id Required)

4 BED 2 BATH 2 W.C. 4 CAR LANDSIZE - 2087sqm

uPwey 26 HuMe StReet

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Contact Glenn Chandler on 0418 410 689 or 9754 6888 inspection Saturday 11:30am-12:00pm (Photo ID required)

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the loor-plan of this home allows for many possibilities incl a growing family, in-law-accom, teen retreat or home oice. With 3 beds, 2 baths, 2 living, masterchef kitchen with SS appliances & timber bench top, undercover entertaining deck, open ireplace & polished loorboards Downstairs features, either one or two bedrooms, a kitchenette, bathroom/laundry with a wraparound verandah. Don’t delay.

Perfectly positioned in a quiet court location, sits this 4 bed, 2 bath family home. Features inc: lge lounge & dining, central kitchen with breakfast bench, GDH, evap cooling, new carpet, quality ixtures & ittings, open ire, inground pool, landscaped gardens, dbl remote garage and a garden shed. there is simply nothing to do except move in and enjoy.

3 BED Contact Alan Garbuio on 0425 791 341 or 9754 6888 inspection Saturday 11:30am-12:00pm (Photo ID required)

Contact Glenn Chandler on 0418 410 689 or 9754 6888 inspection Saturday 10:30am-11:00am (Photo Id required)

Kallista 23 GRantulla ROad

2 BATH 2 W.C. STUDY LANDSIZE - 1642sqm

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tyalla - Ridgeline Mountain Views FRaMe the ultiMate liFestyle Ofering you the ultimate lifestyle, this prestigious property has been meticulously renovated creating an ideal home and environment to raise a family, living space lows generously inside and out. the spacious ireside living room with internal French doors leads to a study or home oice with spectacular mountain views and ironbark decking, the perfect vantage point to take in fountains and ponds and also glimpse the outer edge of the magical garden roomed area at the rear of the property. a clever connection to the main home integrates the self-contained unit via the secondary living area creating an abundance of opportunities - spacious and well-appointed including a fourth double Bedroom, ensuite, living room, modern kitchen, meals and laundry. 3 generous bedrooms including Master suite with WIR and stunning ensuite located in the northern wing– a superbly lowing loor plan.

4 BED 3 BATH 3 W.C. 2 CAR LANDSIZE - 7872sqm Contact Corinne Sukroo on 0419 805 915 or 9751 2375 inspection Contact agent (Photo Id Required)

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‘the heRMitage’ – PaTch Valley PerfecTion nestled on around 1½ acres in a highly desirable location, this lifestyle property in the heart of the Patch ofers wonderful valley views and a fabulous family home, with options! the 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom contemporary-styled cedar home with walls of glass ofers heaps of natural light and private garden views to compliment the open loor plan. the main home ofers two separate living areas, with high ceilings and exposed beams, earthy timber loors and a Coonara-style ireplace in the main living zone. the well-designed central country kitchen ofers ample bench space, stainless steel appliances and takes in the valley views. a separate dining room lows into the oice / playroom, perfect for working from home, or for the larger family needing space and versatility. a large entertaining deck overlooks the swimming pool area, privately positioned for those warmer summer days. located at the rear of the property is a wonderful separate studio cottage with private driveway.

5 BED 3 BATH 3 W.C. 1 STUDY 2 CAR LANDSIZE - 5743sqm contact Corinne Sukroo on 0419 805 915 or 9751 2375 inspection By Private appointment (Photo Id Required)

9751 2375

11 Main Road, Olinda

9754 6888

1689 Burwood Highway, Belgrave

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Contact Aaron Day on 0407 365 994 Inspection Saturday 12.30pm - 1.00pm (photo iD required)

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NEaR NEW FEdERatIoN StYLE HoME IN tHE HEaRt oF CoCkatoo! only 6 years old this spacious family home ticks all the boxes and features 4 spacious bedrooms, 3 with Bir & the Master with Wir & ensuite. the modern kitchen features stone bench tops & D/W. Add to this a formal dining room & rumpus room complete with wood heater & wet bar. outside there is an 8 person spa, a triple garage, landscaped gardens & an asphalt drive, all an easy walk to Cockatoo!

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located on a 1/2 acre close to Emerald & recently renovated, ofering Bamboo looring, new carpets & fresh paint. the home has 4 BDrs, the Master with Wir & ensuite, 3 living areas, an oFP, wood heater, gDH & ducted vac. Add a huge undercover, outdoor entertaining, tank & mains water, a circular drive, heaps of shedding & all fully fenced.

•3 lat acres, minutes from Emerald •All services available except for sewer •A rare parcel of land to build the dream (STCA)

Contact grant Day on 0417 565 745 or Bethany Day on 0438 844 968 Inspection Saturday 11.30am - 12.00pm (Photo iD required)

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Situated on 1/2 an acre minutes from emerald this meticulously maintained, charming home features a large central living area with well-appointed kitchen, a spacious dining area & access to the covered rear deck with elevated outlook. there are 2 BDrs + the Master with Wir & ensuite & a 2nd living area. Add mains gDH, a wood heater, a split system, electric gate & the home faces north.

located on half an acre only 300m to Wellington rd & under an hour to the CBD this stylishly presented home features 4 bedrooms, 3 living areas, a contemporary kitchen, 2 designer bathrooms, a formal entry, large undercover outdoor entertaining area & 4 car accommodation. the Master Suite features a walk through robe & stunning ensuite. Move in & enjoy this spacious family home with nothing to do!

Contact grant Day on 0417 565 745 or Bethany Day on 0438 844 968 Inspection Saturday 2.30pm - 3.00pm (Photo iD required)

Contact Aaron Day on 0407 365 994 Inspection Saturday 11.30am - 12.00pm (Photo iD required)

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HOME BY THE RIVER THIS beautiful modern home is set in a highly sought after area of Don Valley with the stunning Don River running along an entire boundary.

Only four years old, the home has quality fittings and fixtures and has three bedrooms, the master complete with ensuite and builtin wardrobe, open plan living and meals area with rich polished boards, natural gas ducted heating and split system.

There is a huge kitchen with loads of bench and cupboard space, stainless steel appliances and large stove for the best of chefs.

Outside there is a great size undercover entertaining area which is perfect for the summer barbecue and overlooking the rear yard and Don River meandering by.

With just over 1/2 an acre of title land plus the added benefit of using the river reserve takes the land up to three acres.

DON VALLEY

It is perfect to run a few animals or have plenty of room for the kids to run around and enjoy.

With two road frontages and only one neighbour, the new owners will get the feeling that they are in the middle of nowhere.

Inspect: By appointment Price: $560,000-$590,000 Contact: Yarra Valley Real Estate Professionals anytime on 5967 1800 (Yarra Junction office) or 5966 2800 (Warburton office).

An inspection can be arranged by contacting Chris Lord of Andrew McMath Real Estate at 2460 Warburton Highway, Yarra Junction, on 5967 1800

Monbulk, 125 & 135 Macclesfield Road BUY ONE OR BUY THEM BOTH

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Each of these cleared north facing properties are ten acres (approx.) and have 18ML of guaranteed water p.a, put that onto one of the most fertile soils in the country and the possibilities on these properties will just keep on growing.

FOLLOWED BY CLEARANCE SALE OF ALL MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT AT 12:00 Noon

Auction: Saturday 25th October from 11:00am No 125 at 11:00am & No 135 at 11:30am Inspect: By Appointment Contact: Michael Knight 0417 55 99 30 Office: 2/241 Dorset Road, Boronia, 9752 9588

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EMERALD 14 EMERALD MONBULK ROAD Perfectly located in one of Emerald’s premier locations & within a short stroll to Emerald, this stunning weatherboard home needs to be seen to be truly appreciated. The home has been lovingly renovated throughout & boasts 3 large bedrooms; master with WIR, study nook & full ensuite with claw foot bath. The modern kitchen is sure to impress featuring stone bench tops, dishwasher, bi-fuel oven & an adjoining meals area. A large formal lounge that offers feature open fire place & large bi-fold doors opening onto the decked entertaining area that offers picture perfect view of rolling pastures & the Warburton Ranges. Special features include polished Baltic pine floors, high ceilings, picture rails, ducted heating, quality light fittings, picture windows, a modern, light colour scheme & loads of storage. Outside you will discover amazing established gardens, lawn areas, fenced rear yard & a circular drive.

EMERALD 14 EMERALD MONBULK ROAD

3a 2b 2c

“MISTOVER” Simply Stunning With Amazing Views

EMERALD 14 EMERALD MONBULK ROAD

METHOD PRICE INSPECT

3a 2b 2c

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$530,000 Plus Buyers

By Appointment Photo ID required Justin Barrot 0438 683 781

PRICE $530,000 Plus Buyers INSPECT By Appointment

GEMBROOK 2969 GEMBROOK LAUNCHING PLACE ROAD If you are looking for that modern home high on a hill with a bit of ‘wow’ factor, then this is the home for you! Positioned on a flat & useable 1 1/4 acre allotment with magnificent views over the surrounding area, this stunning home has to be seen to be truly appreciated. Only 8 years young, this family home has been built with an obvious passion for quality & comfort with 3 separate living areas that include lounge, open plan family & dining room plus a rumpus. The home boasts high ceilings, Jarrah polished floorboards, ducted heating, evaporative cooling & an impressive kitchen that features dishwasher, stainless steel oven & walk in panty. The four bedrooms are all robed including master with a WIR. Special features include front & rear deck, mains gas & water, ensuite with spa bath & 18,000L tank connected to laundry & toilet.

Outside there is plenty to enjoy with flat lawn areas & also a large 3 car garage with rear access & internal access.

GEMBROOK 2969 GEMBROOK LAUNCHING PLACE ROAD

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The Ultimate Lifestyle On Over 1 Acre with Magnificent Views!

METHOD PRICE INSPECT

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By Appointment Photo ID required Mick Dolphin 0429 684 522

PRICE $650,000 Plus Buyers INSPECT By Appointment CONTACT Mick Dolphin 0429 684 522

GEMBROOK 45 MORBEY ROAD

GEMBROOK 2 RUSSELL ROAD

MACCLESFIELD 20 COOPERS ROAD

A LITTLE SLICE OF HEAVEN - 11 ACRES OF PEACE AND PRIVACY WITH MAGICAL VIEWS

Peaceful Living On 1/2 An Acre

Dual Accommodation Potential - Horse Lovers Dream On 15 Acres

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PRICE $670,000 Plus Buyers INSPECT By Appointment CONTACT Mick Dolphin 0429 684 522

PRICE $370,000 Plus Buyers INSPECT By Appointment CONTACT Justin Barrot 0438 683 781

PRICE $840,000 Plus Buyers INSPECT By Appointment CONTACT Justin Barrot 0438 683 781

EMERALD 1/321 Main Road 5968 4522

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October Sunday

Monday

MTD- Mount Dandenong UP - Upwey LD - Lilydale OL - Olinda BG - Belgrave SV - Seville

Tuesday

MTD SkyHigh Children’s Festival, 9751 0443 OL (1-31) Oktoberfest at The Cuckoo, 9751 1003 SI (1-7) Tesselaar Tulip Festival, 9737 7722 UP (1-31) Arlpwe Artists Pictorial Letter from Arlpwer at Ali Curung,

UFTG - Upper Ferntree Gully MB - Monbulk SI - Silvan FC - Ferny Creek FTG - Ferntree Gully

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BG Billy Elliot at the Cameo, 9754 7844

MB Spring Concert, Dandenong Ranges Orchestra, 0422 769 155 UFTG Songs of Praise, St Thomas Anglican Church, 9758 4731 UP Fernlea House Benefit Concert, Burrinja Cultural Centre, 5968 3895

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FTG Dylan Thomas: A celebration with Kevin Rabalais, Ferntree Gully Library, 9294 8140 UP The 39 Steps, Burrinja Gallery, 9754 8723

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UP The 39 Steps, Burrinja Gallery, 9754 8723 BG Birdsland: Then and Now, Belgrave Library, 9754 7266

FTG Make a giant paper rose, Ferntree Gully Library, 9294 8140 LD 5000 Poppies Project, Lilydale Library, 9294 3120

BG Murder on the Puffing Billy Express, 9757 0700

12 13 14 15 16 17 FTG Make a giant paper rose, Ferntree Gully Library, 9294 8140

LD Lilydale Library celebrates 30 years, Lilydale Library, 9294 3120

FTG iPad and Tablet Q&A session, Ferntree Gully Library, 9294 8140 BG Whiplash members screening at The Cameo, 9744 7844

FTG Financial planning for the over 50s, Ferntree Gully Library, 9294 8140 MT Girl’s night in: fundraising event, Montrose Library, 9728 4224

BG Dr Declutter, Belgrave Library, 9754 7266

19 20 21 22 23 24 MT Historical Walk and Talk, Montrose Library, 9728 4224

BG Pride members screening at The Cameo, 9744 7844 OL Australian Rhododendron Society Convention, 0424 750 406 FC Ferny Creek Flower Show, 9755 1882

BG Dinner and Dance Train at Puffing Billy, 9757 0700

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BG Puffing Billy’s Bollywood Spectacular, 9757 0700

BG Dinner and Dance Train at Puffing Billy, 9757 0700 OL Latin American Night at The Cuckoo, 9751 1003 UP The Neil Diamond Story, Burrinja Gallery, 9754 8723 LD Find My Past (UK), Lilydale Library, 9294 3120

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BG Day out with Thomas at Puffing Billy, 9757 0700 BG Rocka’Billy Country Train at Puffing Billy, 9757 0700 MB Youth Art and Photography Exhibition, Open Door Community Church, 9752 1789 LD Making Movies, Lilydale Library, 9294 3120

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OL Australian Rhododendron Society Convention, 0424 750 406 BG Day out with Thomas at Puffing Billy, 9757 0700 FC Ferny Creek Flower Show, 9755 1882 MT Children’s easy fancy dress workshop, Montrose Library, 9728 4224

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26 27 28 29 30 31 BG Spooky Special at Puffing Billy, 9757 0700

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Tambo River TOURIST PARK A Great Place to Relax

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Cnr Wellington & Jells Road, Wheelers Hill, phone: 9582 4600

www.mulgravecc.com.au | NEW MEMBERS WELCOME

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Trades & Services RIT PLUMBING JESSLT icensed Plum ber and Gas Fitter • Ducted Heating • Evaporated Cooling • Split Systems • Add/On Refrigeration • Service & Repairs Phone For A No Obligation Free Quote Mick: 0438 610 288 Dale: 0419 878 162 RTA 20198 “Friendly Professional Service”

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Richard - 0419 502 949 Simon - 0417 399 750

ABN : 95 407 499 323 - LIC NO: 104866 SPECIALISE IN: new homes / unit development / renovations / drainage roofing / gas fitting / rain water tanks / solar hot water systems all maintenance TIM: 0477 775 272 BEN: 0413 254 977 paplumbingsolutions@hotmail.com

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REMOVAL SPECIALIST

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0418 721 643

C1088829-JO36-13

1300 859 829 - 0407 356 441

CARDINIA SHIRE COUNCIL Notice is hereby given that the Annual Report, including the report of operations and audited standard, financial and performance statements of Cardinia Shire Council for the period ended 30 June 2014 has been prepared and is available for inspection at the Shire Offices, Henty Way Pakenham and on the Council’s website at http://www.cardinia.vic.gov.au.

C1055101-KK41-12

C1096440-PJ41-13

CCTV DRAIN CLEANING HYDRO JET BLOCKED DRAINS

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Danny: 0418 339 963

Est 1980

1156195-KC40-14

Council will consider the Annual Report at its meeting to be held on Monday 20th October 2014.

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V Hay & Silage

HAY FOR SALE

C1098234-JO43-13

BRUCE SHAND, JP. Celebrant.

Weddings, namings, vow renewals. All areas. Ph: 9879 6726. www.bruceshand.com.au

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Call Terry 5968 4652 0419 528 472

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INDUCTION COOKER, 'Ego Heat' portable induction cooker and thermal pot, ideal for camping and caravan, never opened, paid $299 sell $200, 5964 6743 after 4pm.

TREADMILL, Ezfold Vitamaster, made in USA, EC, $250, bargain.

0414 978 306.

Bears Tree Removal

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

Call Matt 0407 322 469

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1154118-LB37-14

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DRY REDGUM SPLIT, Free delivery all areas. Ph: 0417 324 380.

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Visit

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CALL TIM 0421 574 444,

Fully Insured, Free Quotes, Local Family Business

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

HEALESVILLE

TROY HANSEN Ph: 5966 5917 Mob: 0401 327 149

• Tree Pruning & Removal • Fully Insured • Big or Small Jobs • 24hrs Assistance • Certified & Qualified Arborist • OH&S Accredited

PROBLEM TREES? Transformed Tree Services Pty Ltd

C1091028-JO37-13

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Cut & Catch Tree Services

- Trees Removed - Stumps Mulched - Fully Insured - Free Quotes Call Neil 0417 338 908 or 9761 8374 www.bearstreeremoval.com.au

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.

Call Andrew: 0411 633 400

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By MELISSA MEEHAN MONBULK Primary School students are getting environmentally friendly, with the school introducing naked lunches.

Earlier this month, the school was donated 272 Decor lunch boxes from local manufacturer Garden City Plastics to help them ditch food wrappers for cleaner eating.

The lunch boxes have a number of different compartments where kids can separate their sandwiches from yoghurt, fruit or other treats.

Mat Mills from Garden City Plastics said the lunch boxes retailed for about $30 each but wanted to provide them to the school.

“Our owner Graeme Wilson and his family are really proud to still be in the Monbulk community and love being able to give back,” he said.

“We’ve always been part of the community, and will continue to be.”

Principal Lyn Ordish said the donation of lunch boxes and mulch was fantastic for the school.

“We are really trying to teach our students to be committed and aware of the environment,” she said.

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Fawn’s eye on the job

By JODIE SYMONDS A BELGRAVE family has adopted a four-legged friend to help the blind.

Karen and Mike Sheahan adopted Fawn the puppy from Seeing Eye Dog Australia (SEDA) to train as a carer for the visually disabled.

The family signed up to receive a puppy a year ago and not long after welcomed their bubbly and bouncy pooch into their lives.

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Ms Sheahan is repeatedly asked how their family will cope when Fawn completes her training and moves onto another family.

She said while it would be difficult because they were so attached to her, their children understood Fawn would eventually have to move on to another family.

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“SEDA have been a great support and we really encourage others to do the same,” Ms Sheahan said.

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I’D LIKE to congratulate the 2014 Maria SS Annuniziata Festa Committee in organising their 15th festa for St Mary’s Parish in Mount Evelyn which was held on Sunday 21 September 2014.

The festa was a showcase of all things Italian from dancing competitions to spaghetti eating with free entertainment for the children.

I personally congratulate the committee for providing such a wonderful self sustainable event for its parish and the wider Mount Evelyn Community for 15 continuous years.

The festa was steeped in Italian tradition of honouring the Madonna.

The procession where the Madonna was carried from the Church to the Festa was celebrated by the Bellini Band playing traditional Italian music.

The congregation received blessings from Father Ashkar.

Then the real business of eating Italian food began and did not finish until after the amazing fireworks had finished.

I’m sure everyone who attended would agree that the festa was a fantastic event.

Congratulations again to the organising committee for all of your efforts.

Cr Maria McCarthy, Deputy Mayor, Yarra Ranges Council.

Devil be damned READERS following the Lilydale Tafe/uni issue may have noticed recently that local MP Chris-

tine Fyffe has broken her silence on the damning auditor general report into Tafe funding (The True Tafe, Mail, 23 September).

As it’s an election year all sides of politics will be quoting statistics on all sorts of issues so it’s more important than ever to find the devil in the detail.

Here it is: 1. Ms Fyffe has rightly noted that millions of dollars in structural adjustment funding has been provided to the sector. However she failed to mention the removal of other funding for full service providers that Tafes used for, among other things, maintaining their buildings.

2. The low course funding levels that Swinburne cited as a contributing factor to the close were implemented by the Liberal government as an extension of Labor policy, but far more aggressively by them.

3. Under the current Liberal government more students are now trained by the private sector than by the Tafe sector, with taxpayer funding.

A final fact to conclude - we had a world class Tafe and university facility in Lilydale. Now we don’t. Sadly this is a fact no side can debate but they can do something about it.

What we really need to hear now from the Liberal Party as we go into the election is what they are going to do to solve the education crisis in the outer east.

Joel Martin, Independent candidate, Seat of Croydon.

Anthony McAleer, Independent candidate, Seat of Evelyn.

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Morrison, Clowes awesome at Foursome

By DENNIS FULLER FABULOUS conditions prevailed at Emerald Golf Club last Saturday with just a slight bit of moisture embedded in the gentle, wafting breeze. South African Foursome was the challenge where teams of two played stableford. Their team score on each hole was calculated by multiplying the pairs’ scores together.

This accounted for the high and corresponding low scores.

At the wash-up, it was divulged that the team of Peter Clowes (17) and Leigh Morison(18) were the winners with 74 points. The 2nd Nearest, and in 2nd place were Steve Town and Ross Martin with 62 followed by Broc Reynolds (14) and Dean Shannon (16) on 61 as were Travis Gerbes (7) and Martin Yeats (10).

John Fisher won the Stockdale and Leggo nearest the pin on the 4th, Barry Cook the 7th, Jeff Marsh the 12th, Greg Horrocks the 13th and Yeats pocketed the pro pin drachma on the 18th. The ladies’ event caused no surprise when Brianna McCoy continued her winning way partnering Irene Scoot to an impressive win. Following them in were Kendra Sumsion and Petra Glasscock in second place.

Wednesday’s Obviously Fabricated Golf (OFG), using OFG handicaps, was a stableford event.

A draw was the result between John Piggott (23) and Conrad Whitlock (16) both carding 38 points. The ever-consistent Sepp Krummenacher, (23) came in next with 36 points to play to his handicap.

Next Saturday, when there is another minor event happening at the MCG, the Emerald Golf Club members will be hitting off early in a stableford event so that they have time to warm the seats and cool the tinnies for the other minor event.

Two of the best

By JARROD POTTER A SINGLE vote in the last round of the season proved enough to place Montrose ruckman Andrew Haining into Eastern Football League (EFL) history.

Haining, 24, from Montrose, was named a joint-winner of the Chandler Medal - the EFL’s Division 1 league best-and-fairest award - at the presentation held on Monday night.

With his booming hit-outs and ruckwork a significant feature of Montrose’s success this year - Haining’s efforts did not go unnoticed by the umpires as he tied on 22 votes with Vermont’s three-time league best-andfairest Ryan Mullett.

He had to do the counting towards the latter rounds to confirm he was level with the Eagles legend though as he could not comprehend he was going to win the prestigious award.

“I couldn’t believe it,” Haining said. “In the end I started counting each round and he was one in front of me going into the last.

“I pick up that one vote and then

Montrose ruckman Andrew Haining, left, was named joint winner of the 2014 Chandler Medal, sharing the accolade with Vermont’s Ryan Mullett.

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I was even with him and I thought he would have gotten votes in the final round - so I couldn’t believe it when we tied.”

Earning his medal-winning vote in the EFL’s last round, after the Demons pumped the Falcons by 79 points, Haining became the first Montrose player to ever win the award to highlight the upwards trend the club has

gone through in the last few years.

It caps off a tremendous first season for the club in the EFL’s top division - following Montrose’s 2013 premiership victory over Mooroolbark where Haining was also named grand final best-on-ground.

Haining has been a loyal clubman at the Demons since he was 14 and has signed on again for next season with

his beloved Montrose.

In Monday night’s vote count, Haining’s Montrose team-mate Michael Edwards won the Division 1 Reserves best-and-fairest, as he shared the accolade with Norwood’s Evan Johnson.

In other local results from the Chandler Medal presentation, Coldstream’s Bayley Fristch was named the 2014 EFL Division 3/4 Young Gun. EFL DIVISION 1 CHANDLER MEDAL VOTING ANDREW HAINING, MONTROSE, 22 RYAN MULLETT, VERMONT, 22 Alex Frawley, Rowville, 18 John Holmes, Norwood, 16 Brent English, Norwood, 14 Renny Watts, Balwyn, 13 Jason Eagle, South Croydon, 13 Marcus Hottes, Lilydale, 12 Sam Goodman, Montrose, 12 Craig Anderson, Noble Park, 12 Brett Dore, Noble Park, 12 Rhett Jordon, Norwood, 12

Consolidating top tier status

By RUSSELL BENNETT EMERALD’S West Gippsland Cricket Association (WGCA) Premier side is looking to build on its first year in the top tier last season and has recruited wisely towards a finals spot.

Michael Nell, a veteran middleorder presence, has come to the club from Narre Warren - having recently moved to the hills. He will add a much-needed steadying influence to the line-up but returning captain AJ Walker said Nell was just one of about a dozen new faces at Bomberland.

“We’ve got five or six blokes who’ll all rotate through the ones and the twos throughout the year, but I’d think Michael would be a certain starter along with big Alex Cann, who had a couple of years away from the club, played school cricket at Haileybury and had a stint down at

Hawthorn-Monash,” Walker said.

“Alex played juniors here and really impressed in his last year here.

“He batted little bit down the order as a young fella, but has all the makings of an opener.”

Emerald has retained its list from last season and has sought to build on what was a particularly young list.

Improved depth, particularly in the Bombers’ batting stocks, was a must for 2014-15 - given that the club’s seconds have moved up to Sub-District.

“Last year, we got to sink our teeth into Premier and we were really competitive in most of our games, but we just didn’t quite have the maturity or the experience to finish off games and win the close ones,” Walker said.

“This year is about cementing that spot in Premier, and I think we’ve got lots of natural improvement in us.

“For the first year up in Premier last year, some of the guys probably felt it was a bit overwhelming at times but I think with a year under our belts now, they’re used to the pressure of top-grade cricket.”

Of those who could step up and take their game to the next level, Walker highlighted young batsman Julian Scott.

“He’s a good cricketer already, but I think he’s only a year or two away from making plenty of runs and stamping himself in the top grade,” Walker said. “He just needs a good score in the top grade - an 80 or a 90 - to build that confidence up.”

Tom Baldock is currently impressing with both bat and ball in England and he looks like being back in the Emerald line-up in the opening few rounds. But it might not be on an overly familiar pitch. While Emerald is waiting for its Chandler

AJ Walker, front, can't wait to lead Julian Scott, Michael Nell and Alex Cann on to the field in the new WGCA Premier season.127497 Picture: RUSSELL BENNETT Reserve home to once again be up and running, the Premier side will play its home games at Haileybury in Berwick.

As for Walker, he will look to hit the ground running after being bothered by an arm infection last season, and a recent neck injury which he sustained playing footy for Montrose in Division 1 of the Eastern Football League.

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