Mail - Ferntree Gully Mail - 07th October 2014

Ferntree Gully

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■ Hotel’s family fun day to raise funds for CFA...

Locals fired up IT IS tipped to be one of the worst fire seasons in years, and those who will be at the coal face now need your help.

Firefighters from Upper Ferntree Gully and Ferntree Gully, with the support of the Middle Hotel will hold a Family Fun Day in November to raise funds for the upcoming fire season.

Upper Ferntree Gully CFA captain

Peter Smith said that the day would include balloonists, face painting, a petting zoo as well as a jumping castle.

He said it would be a great opportunity for families to come together and enjoy the day, as well as support their local firefighters.

“We just need some help for the upcoming fire season,” Mr Smith said.

“Both brigades need some new equipment; we’re always updating our

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“It doesn’t sound like much, but it would make a big difference for the brigade.”

He said fire trucks and local fire fighters would also be there on the day, and happy to talk about preparing for the upcoming fire season.

Middle Hotel manager Marion Ritchie said she was proud to support the fund-raiser by providing the venue,

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There will also be a Ferntree Gully Idol talent competition held on the day, entry is $10 and those interested should contact ASV Academy at acoburn@bigpond.net.au .

An 18+ event will be held from 8pm, and will include a number of local bands.

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and said that it was important as a local business to support the local CFA. “We’re all community based out this way,” she said.

“We’re so pleased to be able to provide a family day as well as a cheap night out with some local entertainment too.”

The family day will run from noon until 5pm on Saturday 1 November at 1130 Burwood Highway, Ferntree Gully.

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Front, co-ordinator of Youth and Community Engagement Graeme Mawson, Youth Services executive officer Deborah Handley, back, Deputy Mayor Maria McCarthy, Evelyn MP Christine Fyffe and Yarra Ranges Council director of social and economic development Ali Wastie.

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Big noise for leadership YOUNG leaders in the Yarra Ranges are able to roar thanks to State Government funding.

Evelyn MP Christine Fyffe announced that Yarra Ranges Council will receive $125,000 funding to support a local leadership project called ROAR. Ms Fyffe said that

the funding would help more young people in the area live healthy, active and fulfilling lives.

The ROAR Leadership Program engages young people in leadership opportunities including increasing their participation in local government decision making processes.

It also gives them the ability to

increase their network, skills and confidence for life after school.

The council’s executive officer for youth services Deborah Handley said that the program worked with schools to identify young leaders.

She said a recent program saw students work with a local primary school on the topic of cyber bullying

and how the older students had dealt with it in the past.

“It gives those in the program a chance to get involved in their community, but it also gives them the confidence to work as part of a group.”

The announcement is fully funded and is not an election promise.

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CARDINIA Shire councillors appointed a contractor last week to deliver the Ash Wednesday memorial at the former kindergarten in McBride Street, Cockatoo.

Whytehall Services won the contract for the redevelopment project, which will use the original 12-sided building design as a feature for the memorial.

A building refurbishment, internal fit-out, landscaping and access paths are also among the planned works.

The council wants the memorial to be a destination for locals and visitors to reflect and learn about the 1983 bushfires and fire safety.

Cardinia Shire Mayor Graeme Moore said the Ash Wednesday memorial project meant a lot to the community.

“Tragically, the township of Cockatoo bore the full brunt of the firestorm with more than 300 buildings destroyed and six lives lost,” Cr Moore said.

“The kindergarten provided much-needed shelter for many residents during the devastating Ash Wednesday bushfires and so, understandably, is of great importance to the Cockatoo community.

“This memorial will create a lasting tribute to those who died or suffered losses during these fires and I am sure it will be a location of great reflection for many years to come.”

The site drew worldwide attention when Prince Charles and the late Princess Diana visited Cockatoo in the wake of the bushfires.

It continued to be used as an education centre for Cockatoo’s children until it closed in 2005.

A tree planted by Princess Diana during the Royal visit will be preserved and protected.

The project was valued at about $800,000 and the Federal Government provided a $500,000 grant.

Work on the memorial is expected to begin next month, completed by March 2015.

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By MELISSA MEEHAN

POLICE are investigating three fires in the Yarra Ranges, two that may have been deliberately lit.

Garbage bins were set on fire overnight on 1 October in Hill Road, Gruyere and garbage at the back of a factory in Canterbury Road, Kilsyth, around 6pm on 2 October.

Yarra Ranges CIU detective Sergeant Mark Smithwick said another fire at the Mount Lilydale Mercy College was also being investigated but police believed it may have been caused by green waste.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 0002.

Spike in theft from cars VISITORS to the 1000 Steps are again reminded to leave valuables at home or hide them from sight of would-be thieves.

Yarra Ranges CIU detective Sergeant Mark Smithwick said there had been numerous reports of thefts from cars in recent months, the latest on 23 September.

Prisoner interrogated over shooting YARRA Ranges detectives have interviewed a prisoner at Loddon Prison last week over a nonfatal shooting in Mooroolbark in December 2012.

The 25-year-old inmate was spoken to in relation to attempting to pervert the course of justice.

Bruce Rush and Brad Wynd are pleased with MP Brad Battin's (back) election promise that will see their aging pavillion replaced.

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He said the building’s shell looked deceivingly modern, but the façade hid the true age and poor condition of the rooms inside.

“The front of the building is 10 years old, but the back is 50-60

years old and too bad to renovate it,” he said.

“We’re looking forward to working with the three clubs to deliver a state of the art facility, like the one in Olinda.”

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participants because there are no female change rooms,” he said.

“This funding will give us the opportunity to open up the reserve and make it a more inviting place for the community.”

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Front: president of the Recreation Reserve committee Paul Utting, president of the Football and Netball Club Chris Mitchell.

Back: MP Edward O'Donohue, Junior Football Club president Ken Beecroft, chairman of Monbulk Community Bank Leo Koelewyn, president of Monbulk Cricket Club Chris Defina and Monbulk candidate Mark Verschuur.

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IT’S a shell of its former self.

The pavilion at Monbulk Reserve might look OK from the outside, but inside it’s in desperate need of an overhaul.

On Friday, Liberal candidate for Monbulk Mark Verschuur announced that a re-elected Napthine Government would deliver $500,000 towards a new community sports pavilion.

“Investing in our local sporting facilities is crucial because it means we are investing in the future of our young people,” Mr Verschuur said.

“Not only do our local football, netball and cricket clubs encourage young people to be active and healthy, they help build stronger and more engaged communities.”

President of the Monbulk Recreation Reserve Development Group Paul Utting, said the funding would go a long way to transform old facilities.

He said the group had been working on the project for four years and had been working with council to secure the funding.

“It’s important for our female

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THE clubhouse is termite infested and there are no change room facilities for women, but all that could change if the Napthine Government is re-elected.

Last week Gembrook MP Brad Battin met with Bruce Rush and Bradley Wynd to commit $650,000 to upgrade facilities at Chandler Reserve in Avonsleigh.

Last week the Mail reported that female umpires and netballers were forced to get changed in their cars before matches at the ground due to a lack of changerooms.

This week, Mr Battin said his recent visit to the ground with Sports Minister Damian Drum ensured that the funding was made available.

“It’s an exciting time for the future of all in Emerald, as this needed community facility goes into construction phase,” Mr Battin said.

Emerald Football Club president Bruce Rush welcomed the news, and said that he was looking forward to seeing the club’s plans become a reality.

“We want it to become a community hub,” Mr Rush said.

“We’re very pleased with Brad’s work to get this to happen, it’s been a long process but worth it.”

Secretary of the Recreation Reserve Committee, Brad Wynd said it had been a long hard battle to get the reserve the update it deserved.

“This funding announcement is excellent,” he said.

“We’ve got a number of clubs who use the facility and this will benefit them all.”

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Compassion is not always easy WE SEEM to be pulled apart lately when it comes to being compassionate.

We get angry quickly when someone stirs our sense of injustice and what we believe to be right or wrong.

Recently Justice Lex Lasry handed down a sentence that many thought was too lenient.

He said that he could see that this young man whom he was sentencing, even though culpable of killing three people while on ice, still had a future somewhere and could be rehabilitated - there was an outcry.

However, there was also an outcry at government money being spent on a court challenge.

At times we see people on the streets in a down state and don’t really know what their life story is but we often are quick to judge.

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Yes, and they might be using alcohol, but maybe it is the only anaesthetic against the pain of life that they have.

Real compassion, which at times defies reason, was modelled by the compassion of Jesus and further modeled by Mother Teresa and St Francis of Assisi.

They were able to get down beside the poor and downtrodden and listen to their stories, some of which had no words. I do some voluntary work in

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Sometimes the bad news in the world can be overwhelming and by ourselves we can’t adequately respond to it…

this field and have found that by listening deeply I have uncovered some intelligent and well educated people who could teach me a lot, yet difficulties in life had taken a toll on them.

Sometimes the bad news in the world can be overwhelming and by ourselves we can’t adequately respond to it.

Some hide away and refuse to read papers and listen to the radio - well that is one way.

An alternate answer is to find a group that we can be part of who can

support and encourage us and to help put the ‘bad world’ news in perspective.

That group, of course, needs to be nurturing one rather than a militant group on a mission, right wing or left, radical Christian or Muslim and any other single minded self-serving entity.

Christianity for me does not exist in true form without the links with and the following of Jesus and His teachings.

His compassion epitomises the compassion that He calls us to.

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The model He left us with was one of servanthood and we often overlook the fact that at the Last Supper He modelled the ultimate servant role by washing their feet.

Even though that was the custom of the day, the host normally hired servants to do it.

Don’t struggle on your own, get into a group, even a small group of positive and encouraging people where you can experience community in a constructive form.

One, for starters is a PGA (Planned Activity Group) run by the shire.

Church Life Groups would be another option.

There are quite a few groups in this valley. Phone me on 0487 698 201 and I may be able to help you find one.

Email diary entries to: editor@yvnews.com.au by 5pm Wednesdays

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

Contact Elsie on 5968 4952.

Radio Chat Alternative learning - what is it? Students from Mountain District Learning Centre in Ferntree Gully tell their story and speak to MP Nick Wakeling, Minister for Higher Education. Tune into Fresh Air Youth Radio on 3MDR 97.1fm Wednesday 8 October from 1pm - 3pm 3MDR.

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) on Wednesday 8 October at 7.30pm. Inquiries to Barb on 9754 3877.

Memorial Garden plant ale 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. Free entry.

Art and Ikebana SPECTACULAR spring flowers and paintings. Spring art awards opens Saturday 11 October at 3pm. All new works from Sherbrooke Art Society with exciting floral display by Sogetsu School of Ikebana. Exhibition on until 1 November 11am-4pm (closed Tuesday) at Sherbooke Gallery, 62 Monbulk Road, Belgrave, 9754 4264.

Music for a cause FABULOUS Fernlea House Benefit concert featuring amazing line-up of artists on Sunday 12 October at 2pm.

Black Box Theatre, Burrinja Cultural Centre, Upwey. Tickets from Fernlea House on 5968 3895.

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.

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. Bookings 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.

Guest speaker MONBULK combined probus will have a guest speaker John Macdonald senior relationships manager of Berry Street Children’s Services on 13 October at Monbulk Bowling Club.

Visitors welcome. Inquiries on 5968 8588.

Vegan picnic DANDENONG Ranges vegan spring picnic will be held on Saturday 1 November from 12.30pm onwards at Birdsland Reserve, Mt Morton Road, Belgrave South. Meet at the main picnic area near the carpark. Please BYO vegan food to share (preferably labelled). For more, visit the Facebook 'Vegan in the Dandenong Ranges'.

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By JESSE GRAHAM A BELOVED community member was celebrated for years of work in making her town a better place with a plaque unveiling over the weekend in Upwey.

Michelle Jones was celebrated in an official unveiling of a plaque at the Upwey Community Garden on Sunday 4 October.

The plaque - which was created by local artist Fyona Mitaxa - acknowledges Ms Jones’s work in establishing the garden in 2011 and welcomes visitors to the garden.

Community Garden member Heather Liney said the unveiling

was a surprise.

“She’s a very modest person - I knew she would think it was a silly idea if I broached it with her,” she said.

“So many people do go unrecognised in the community - Michelle has put in effort for years, yet she maintains her enthusiasm.”

Ms Jones is also involved in the Food Swap, Ranges Organic Growers’ Association, Mountain District Permaculture Group, Garden Club and Transition Towns, among other projects.

Ms Liney said that, despite having a demanding full-time job and a large garden, Ms Jones is ever-

ready to help others and get involved in community projects.

“Her good humour and positive approach to all problems is particularly valuable,” she said.

“She thinks beyond the square to a bright future where we truly live together in a harmonious and abundant society.”

The garden plaque’s inscription notes Ms Jones’s efforts in establishing the garden.

“She tirelessly and persistently, with able helpers, brought this garden into being and has maintained it ever since to make Upwey more food secure and sustainable - thank you Michelle” it reads.

SELF empowerment is the best way to ensure personal safety.

The Mount Evelyn Neighbourhood Watch annual general meeting will be held on Thursday 16 October with guest speaker Kyoshi Andrew Roberts, CEO of Edge Martial Arts, speaking about martial arts for personal safety.

Mr Roberts’s martial arts club is to devoted to developing and training young people and adults about the leadership and communication skills taught through martial arts practice as well as the spiritual self-empowerment that is nurtured through the sport.

“I teach my students how to kick, punch and block but we teach it for insurance.

“It’s nice to know you have those skills there but we hope our students will never have to use them,” Mr Roberts said.

Mr Roberts will touch on stranger danger, bully busting and self-protection at the meeting and how to resolve a situation before it gets to the point of using physical self-protection.

“We teach our students the importance of understanding why people react to certain things and to always treat others with respect rather than exacerbate the situation,” Mr Roberts said.

Mr Roberts has spoken at Lions clubs social events about self-defence, conflict management and protection with his primary focus on conflict management and teaching about body language and dealing with situations before they have the chance to worsen.

“Learning about personal protection

and the customs that come with practicing martial arts has helped so many of our young students through some hard journeys in their lives and has taught them the importance of good decision making and building self-confidence.

“Martial arts is as much about kicking and punching for fitness as it is spiritual.

“A lot of what we do has underlying deeper concepts relating to bulling, confidence, self-empowerment and, most importantly, feeling good about yourself,” Mr Roberts said.

Mr Roberts has recently returned from a four-day seminar with motivational speaker Anthony Robbins to learn about dealing with situations before they worsen.

At Edge Martial Arts, Mr Roberts runs a leadership team with about 70 teenagers, where they discuss the effects of particular chemicals on the body.

“Martial arts lets off endorphins like all exercise and does make you feel better.

“You are in a group environment and getting mentored, unlike a gym.

“I will be speaking about what martial arts has done for me and for the community at the meeting,” Mr Roberts said.

“The Safety House committee do an amazing job and it’s really important that the community has the right awareness about dealing with conflict situations,” Mr Roberts said.

The AGM will be held in the Community Room, Station House, Wray Crescent, Mount Evelyn, at 7.30pm with a light supper provided.

Book by Monday 13 October with secretary Anne Walsh on 9736 2139.

Tinderbox tension in a small community A COMMUNITY torn apart by a fire-obsessed criminal makes a red hot novel.

Written by former Monbulk resident Leonie Alldis and her sister Cheryl, the Australian nightmare based on a true story is available at Knox Dymocks now.

Based on a small valley near Albury, at the hand of a ‘firebug’ psychopath nearly 300 fires were lit and homes destroyed over a span of four years.

As a 12-year-old at the time, Ms Alldis said it was horrible to see their small community be-

ing turned into a war zone of blame pointing and friendships torn apart.

“It’s not a story just about fires, it’s also about the intimate lives of the people who were left with terror, suspense and heartache as a result,” Ms Alldis said.

“It meant that the whole community had to fend for themselves while they rebuild hoping the arsonist had left.”

The novel has also created a lot of hot attention, with film producers boasting about the possibility of making a “ripper

Aussie film ” “Another Melbourne producer has requested a copy to be sent to him ... so who knows, it just might make the screen,” she said.

The success of her fourth published novel has made Ms Alldis want others to follow her lead.

“If you have a story in mind and you want to get it out there they should do it,” she said.

“I want them to see that you can go wherever you put your mind to.”

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WE’RE HERE, but your safety is your responsibility.

That is the overwhelming message from Olinda CFA’s Elissa Jans ahead of the third annual Ridge Top Brigades Family Fun and Information Day on Sunday, 23 November at the Olinda Hall.

The day is a combined event between Olinda, Sassafras-Ferny Creek and Kalorama-Mt Dandenong volunteer fire brigades and aims to prepare the community for the bushfire season.

“We live in one of the most dangerous parts of the world and people need to be

educated to make informed decisions and they need to be planned and prepared,” Ms Jans said.

“There have been a lot of statistics since Black Saturday and there was one just the other week, where it said only three per cent of people write a plan.

“The average person doesn’t even think about it and thinks bushfires happen on TV to other people.”

About 300 people turned up to the inaugural Ridge Top Brigades Family Fun and Information Day in 2012 and that number increased to 1000 last year.

Ms Jans, one of the event organisers with Kalorama-Mt Dandenong CFA’s

Virginia McCallum and Sassafras-Ferny Creek CFA’s John Schauble, said she hoped to double that attendance.

“The idea is it’s a one-stop shop for people to be able to come and get everything they need to get their act together,” Ms Jans said.

“Living in the bush is a lovely thing, but with that comes responsibility.

“The more we can get people to understand your safety is your responsibility - not ours - the better. We will provide you with tools and information, but you’ve got to do it yourself.”

Everyone will receive a red bucket on arrival to collect fire safety information

brochures and there will be children’s activities and entertainment, including the Captain Koala and April Show, on site.

CFA and SES volunteers, DEPI, Parks Victoria and Yarra Ranges Council members will be there to talk to.

There will also be live demonstrations from Monbulk Fire and Rescue, St John Ambulance Victoria, Emerald SES and junior CFA members.

Lilydale Safety Wear is selling equipment at the event for those interested.

The Ridge Top Brigades Family Fun and Information Day will run between 10am and 3pm on 23 November at the Olinda Hall.

By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM MT DANDENONG crime writer Sandi Wallace celebrated the release of her new book ‘Tell Me Why’ at a launch last Wednesday night.

The author, who has lived in Mt Dandenong for the past 10 years, has recently published the novel which focuses on the search for a farmer missing from Hepburn. The first novel in the new ‘Rural Crime Files’ series, it centres of the complexities of human relationships and how far we would go to find the truth.

Wallace says she’s been addicted to crime fiction in film and print for as long as she can remember and has always wanted to write a series of novels.

Tell Me Why is in bookstores now.

For more information about Sandi and her book Tell Me Why, visit her website www.sandiwallace.com or connect on Facebook www.facebook.com/ sandi.wallace.crimewriter

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By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM PAINTING, pottery and photography were on display last weekend at The Hut Gallery’s ‘Spring Fever’ exhibition.

The gallery, home to the Ferntree Gully Arts Society, showcased the work of several local artists on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 September.

The event also featured demonstrations of different art styles from many of the artists whose work featured in the show.

Celebrating its 70th anniversary this year, The Hut Gallery hosts a number of exhibitions throughout the year as well as opening its doors to the public every Sunday from 11am4pm.

Marian Lowe’s parents-in-law started the gallery in 1944 and she remains the secretary of the organisation today. She says that the gallery provides an opportunity for local artists to showcase their work as well as for the community to experience visual arts.

“We run a number of workshops throughout the year and everyone is invited to join in.

“There are also a number of exhibitions, so there is definitely a chance for everyone to experience what we do.”

The Hut Gallery’s Annual Exhibition will be held on Sunday 12 October at 2pm, followed by a celebration of its 70th anniversary. All are welcome and entry is free.

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shows as well as giving back to the community. It has donated profits from shows to a number of different charities.

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The George Tindale Memorial Garden in Sherbrooke is one of several managed

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Friends president Rod Cantrill said plants on offer will include varieties that will add colour to any garden such as fuchsias, hellebores, spring flowering bulbs, hydrangeas and other perennials.

“The garden is abundant with colour in spring, with many of the plants people will see in the park also available to purchase to be grown in their own gardens,” Mr Cantrill said.

He said the George Tindale Memorial Garden had a special, personal quality about it, being developed by keen gardeners and very much a large home garden.

Friends members will be on hand between 10am and 4pm to provide advice on how to get the best out of the plants on sale and to share stories about the garden which Mr Cantrill said had quite a history.

The money raised will enable the Friends of Tindale Garden continue projects in the garden and Mr Cantrill encouraged visitors to support the plan sale and enhance their own gardens at the same time.

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By KATH GANNAWAY FUNDING which will see the continuation of a partnership between Eastern Health and police dealing with acute mental health responses in Yarra Ranges has been welcomed by regional police.

The Victorian Government last week announced that Eastern Health would receive $909,000 as part of a new Mental Health and Police Response (MHaP Response) program.

Minister for Mental Health Mary Wooldridge said the funding was part of a $15.1 statewide investment over four years which would allow individual health providers, police and emergency services teams to develop their own, unique and local mental health crisis response.

Eastern Region Divisional Commander, Superintendent Graeme Arthur, said police had been working with Eastern Health as part of a trail program (PARTS) for the past two years where police and clinicians worked together in first response situations to mental health call-outs.

MHaP is a follow-on of that initiative for which funding into the future was uncertain.

Supt Arthur said while he hadn’t seen the detail of the funding as yet, any assistance which supported police in what was a 24/7 job for them, was very welcome.

The program involved a mental health clinician working with a police officer from Ringwood police station every day, covering the afternoon-night time frame when police get most call outs.

He said having a qualified mental clinician working to streamline a process which had in the past resulted in police taking a patient to hospital having to wait for several hours for admission, worked well. “What this does is streamline a lot of the processes where a qualified mental health clinician can do all the paperwork before you get to hospital and that’s been a great benefit for us to be able to get the person to hospital safely and healthily and then go on about our business,� he said.

Supt Arthur said there had been an increase in the number of call outs for mental health in the Outer East where, next to family violence, it had become a significant issue for police dealing with situations which can turn into critical incidents for both police and

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Extra cash to boost schools

By CAITLIN MCARTHUR THREE local schools received a $1200 kick-start to their education initiatives this week.

New ovens, a classroom, a greenhouse and an outdoor stage area are just some of the projects which have been made possible by the grants.

The grants are from the Telstra Kids Fund and are a part of the Telstra Foundation’s one million dollar a year commitment to caring in local communities.

Healesville High School, Selby Primary and Emerald Primary School have been among those selected to receive the donations.

The grant of $1200 for Healesville High School will allow it to purchase and install a greenhouse to assist students completing horticulture, biology and sustainability studies.

Selby Primary has nominated an outdoor stage area for their grant while the extra cash will have Emerald Primary students cooking up a storm with new stoves.

Knox Churches Soccer Club also received a grant which it plans to put towards new soccer shirts for its junior players.

Selby Primary school principal Justin Butlers said the stage would be a great addition for the kids to use during recess and lunch. “Students enjoy performing, Selby’s got talent and this is a great opportunity for the kids to perform,� Mr Butlers said.

Mr Butlers said the money won’t cover all the costs and added the school had been working on other fund-raising for the project.

for the community.

He identified the increase in ice as one factor, but said there were others including alcohol and other drugs.

Police have basic training in responding to situations where mental health is an issue, but Supt Arthur said it was an area where they would like to do more. “Police aren’t trained mental health clinicians, but we’re expected to attend and do the best we can. If we could have a clinician working with police 24/7, we would do it,� he said.

Supt Arthur said while police will always be part of the response, they cannot be the solution. “I guess what I would want to emphasise is that with any of problems we have, and ice is a big one, the expectation from the community and mental health is that police can solve these problems. “We can go and respond to an incident, but we need long-term solutions and strategies to solve these problems. That comes from agencies, the broader community, service organisations, council ... anybody who can provide support in relation to this issue and a lot of others so we can prevent - not just respond.�

Alivia is lifted by classmates, from left, Mikaela, David, Grace and Riley on the site where the new stage will be. 126478 “All up, it will cost just under $5,000‌ the grant is a good starting point,â€? Mr Butlers said.

Emerald principal Mark Carver said the money was an opportunity to further the Kitchen Classroom project which would see an old canteen converted into a kitchen classroom.

Mr Carver said the program, which also involved the cultivation of garden beds and a chook shed, aimed to develop students' food knowledge and skills.

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by Telstra employees. Mr Carver said Emerald Primary School’s grant was a result of the Obrien family.

Mr Carver said they had identified an opportunity to contribute

towards what was a “very special project for the school�. “This is the second time they’ve done this,� Mr Carver said.

Telstra Country Wide area general manager for Melbourne North East, Ingrid Harvey, said Telstra Kids Fund grants were about “backing the little things that can make a big difference�. “All around Australia, kids are building on ideas, playing in a team, making music and creating art. But sometimes little projects, such as the Classroom Kitchen program, need a bit of a hand to get started,� Ms Harvey said.

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The physiotherapists, myotherapists and remedial massage therapists at Dandenong Ranges Physio are all experienced in treating, and helping people to manage musculoskeletal pain and injury of all types - whether it be lower back pain and injury, neck pain and headaches, muscular soreness or sprains and strains. Remedial massage therapists and myotherapists at Dandenong Ranges Physio work closely with the physiotherapists to treat muscular aches, muscle injury and general fatigue.

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“We have the solutions for all our customers’ beauty needs,” Hush beauty therapist and salon owner Jessica said.

Jessica said Hush was celebrating its third birthday.

“We have some specials to reward and thank the local community for making our business such a success,” Jessica said.

The past few months have seen Hush add some new treatments to their menu with a new nail system, SNS, which offers a super strong and resilient polish or tips system.

Hush is also offering sugaring, a natural hair removal method from Alexandria Professionals which offers an alternative to waxing.

“Lash extensions are also back, with the softest and most comfortable lashes ever,” Jessica said.

One of Melbourne’s leading cosmetic injectors, Dr David Powell, will visit Hush on 19 November for botox and cosmetic injectable treatments.

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contact Corinne Sukroo on 0419 805 915 or 9751 2375 inspection By appointment only (Photo Id required)

9751 2375

11 Main Road, Olinda

9754 6888

1689 Burwood Highway, Belgrave

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Phone: 1300 666 808 (Open 8.30-5pm Mon-Fri) Fax: 03 5945 0667 Email: sales@networkclassifieds.com.au

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• Entensions/Refurbishments • Switchboard Upgrades/Safety Switches Specialising in all Electrical Installations • House Rewires FREE QUOTES • Phone/Data/TV & CCTV No Job too big or small • Oven & Hot Plate Repairs • Hot Water Service Repairs www.jlhuttelectrical.com.au • Security Alarms • AC Installations

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Jason 1300 644 698

CARPET LAYING • New or Used Carpet • Repairs • Restretching • Reasonable Rates

Call Steve

C1057665-PJ42-12

V Excavators

V Electricians

S&V RELIABLE EARTHWORKS

BOWNDS ELECTRICS

0400 170 664

Anthony Bownds

• Excavator 5 Tonne and 15 Tonne • Bobcat Hire • Tip Truck Hire • All Types of Excavation Work • Holes Augered • Site Cuts • Driveways • Blocks Levelled and Shaped • Retaining Walls • Trenching • Free Quotes • No Jobs Too Big or Too Small

“A” Grade Electrical Contractor R.E.C. 11827

Phone Peter

9752 6543, 0418 339 690

EARTHWORKS

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LKC Concreting Driveways Garage Floors Slate Stencil Exposed Aggregate

ASPHALT DRIVEWAYS FREE QUOTES - 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE

Free Quote call Luke

0439 353 933

9754 2359 | 0403 576 495

C1076288-JO23-13

• Bobcat, Tipper & Excavator for hire • Free Quotes • Drainage & Retaining walls done • Large feature rocks for sale

1156305-HM40-14

Professional Cleaning and Friendly Service No Mess 15 Years’ Experience Wood Heater Safety Checks & Repairs

Phone Steve Ph: 5968 2508 Mobile: 0417 723 745

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CALL GREG 0438 683 141 OR REGAN 0439 208 693.

CALL AFTER HOURS 5968 3140 C971892-JL40-11

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• Driveways • Car Parks • Pathways, Tennis Courts, Draining, School Yards, Machine or Hand Laid Asphalt Repairs • Commercial & Domestic • Free Quotes • Timber & Brick Edging

CHIMNEYS FROM $120 FLUE CLEANING $100

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Email: daniel@topcatdriveways.com.au Visit our website at: www.topcatdriveways.com.au

Domestic, Commercial, Installation and Maintenance Mobile: 0430 456 800 AH: 5968 0183

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C1074960-JO22-13

Daniel Brown Mobile: 0409 395 635

Mob 0418 355 798, Ph 9751 2670 24 HOUR SERVICE Rec: 17824

Call Mick on 0414283901

Phone Clinton or email info@nelsonasphalting.com.au

R.E.C. 13583 Electrical Contractor *Safety Switches *Surge Diverters *Rewires *Switchboard Upgrades *Security Lights For all your electrical needs contact Mick Heron

DRIVEWAYS

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Specialising in

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www.nelsonasphalting.com.au Mob: 0412 167 649

For all your electrical work including: Extensions Safety Switches Faults Repairs Farm Work Commercial and Domestic

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Specialising in renovations, large or small

92 606 PH: 0414 7 29 OR 9752-51

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0418 327 737

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• 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”

1122381-PB10-14

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FOR ALL YOUR HEATING & COOLING

All types earthworks * Driveways *Site Cuts * Drainage & Retaining Walls Demolition & Rubbish Removal * Blocks Cleared & trees Felled * Firebreaks All types Rock & Concrete Drives, Slabs & Pathways Licensed Operators * Fully Insured * Free Quotes * All Areas www.klplant.com.au A/H 9754 8424 Call Ken

C1095376-JL41-13

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5968 8493

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New Kitchens & Facelifts

Specialising in ❚ Driveways ❚ Car parks ❚ Tennis/basketball courts ❚ Footpaths ❚ Hand and machine laid ❚ All asphalt repairs Free quotes at competitive prices

ALL TYPES OF ELECTRICAL WORK SPECIAL ON L.E.D LIGHTING UPGRADES PHONE/DATA & T/V POINTS HOT WATER AND STOVE REPAIRS FREE QUOTES AND ADVICE REC 9269

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1136035-RC21-14

Trades: 4pm Thursday Classifieds: 4pm Friday Wheel & Deal: 4pm Friday

JUST POWER ELECTRICAL

C988797-JL48-11

DEADLINES

1155980-DJ40-14

We accept payment by:

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VIC 3810

1128885-RC15-14

Mail: Network Classifieds, PO Box 9, Pakenham

Chris Murrin 616 Chris Murrin 0423 0423 873 873 616 • PostPost & Stump Drilled • Plumbing & &Electrical Trenching Plumbing Electrical Trenching & Stump Holes Holes Drilled • Site Cuts • Concrete Footings Site Cuts Concrete Footings Dirt Site Cleans • Removal Dirt Removal • Site Cleans Attachment Fence-line Clearing •Grab Grab Attachment • Fence-line Clearing

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lustrades Â… Paling Â… Colorbond Â… Steel Ba & Gates Â… Picket Â… Pool Fences

Richard - 0419 502 949 Simon - 0417 399 750

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I’LL DO IT Bathroom and Laundry Renovations, Decks, Pergolas, Wood Rot Replacement, Tiling, Painting, Sleeper retaining walls. Any type of renovation, all handyman work, property maintenance and low lying decks.

V Plu

1156303-HM40-14

C737413-KK43-9

0408 363 728 5968 9470

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Sanding & Coating

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

For an obligation free quote

9548 3000 or 0418 881 551

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P & A PLUMBING SOLUTIONS

• Extensions • Renovations • Repair Work • Ornamental • Clean Work

Homes, Businesses, Off ices, Insurance Work

1152356-ACM35-14

For Reliable Service We Won’t Let You Down

TREVOR JACKSON PLASTERING The small job specialist

50% DISCOUNT* or cover $100 excess

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www.fletchersfencing.com.au

Plumbing & Gas Fitting, Excavator Hire, Water Renewals, Metal Roof & Gutters, Hot Water Unit Repair & Replacement, All Sanitary & Stormwater Drainage, Septic, Sewer & Treatment Plants, Pumps & Rain Water Tanks.

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0419 925 886

FOR ALL YOUR PLUMBING NEEDS.

Free termite quotes - Family owned business â—? Termites â—? Ants â—? Rats â—? Mice â—? Spiders â—? Cockroaches â—? Bees & Wasps

Call Frank 0405 483 265

5966 9534 Allan 0419 562 624

rangerpestcontrol.com.au

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FENCING Timber Small Rural Retaining Walls

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Steve Worrall 9752 6460, 0407 004 288

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Domestic & Commercial Metal Roof repairs and replacements

Tim Creek Mobile: 0401 304 936 email: tcreekrooďŹ ng@gmail.com

All Roof Repairs

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Plumbing & Roofing

M & J PAINTING All aspects of painting Domestic / Commercial SPECIALISING IN PRE-SALE MAKEOVERS

ALL YOUR GARDENING NEEDS

Call Mal 0448 101 771

C683684-SJ2-9

FREE QUOTES Insurance claims. All work guaranteed.

27 years’ experience.

Call Michael: 0408 549 145

All aspects of painting FREE QUOTES

1143615-RC28-14

Re-bedding and flexible pointing, storm damage, leaks repaired.

Painting all types of roofs.

High pressure water cleaning. Guttering.

Pergolas & Shed Roofs.

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SERVICE LIC. 19919

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PH: JOHN:

0418 319 658

• spouting • general plumbing • hot water services • kitchen & bathroom renovations • gas plumbing • water renewals • sewers, etc • Free quotes

Highly experienced licensed plumber

around the clock •• 247 DayHourService maintenance plumbing ABN: 98 286 767 297 / Licence no: 50694

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Alan 5968 5191 Mob 0418 176 159

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Con. Authority 4396 ★ General Plumbing ★ Gas Fitting ★ Hot & Cold Water ★ Roofs & Spouting ★ Pumps & Tanks ★ Farm Water ★ Boring & Trenching ★ Sewerage Connections ★ Septics & Sand Filters

Brad Thomas PLUMBER

0417 369 371

Plumbing Contractor Reg No. 15348

• Domestic • Commercial • Installation & Maintenance • Sewerage Connections • Septic Tanks & Stormwater Drains • Drain Blockages • Burst Pipes • LPG to Natural Gas Conversions • Hot Water Service Repairs & Renewals • Spouting, Roofing Repairs & Installation

PLUMBING CONTRACTORS

0439 323 635

For an obligation free quote Paul: 0455 485 236 www.ablelawnmowing.com.au

Service

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www.gardensofdistinction.com.au Mobile

5968 3334 or 0408 335 077 IAN WOODHOUSE

Licence No 21425 Maintenance, Bathroom Renovations, Gas Fitting, Dishwashers, Spouting, Replace gas & electric hot water service, General Plumbing.

V Heati g

C683683-SJ2-9

• Garden Maintenance • Lawn Mowing & Whipper Snipping • Ride On Mowing • Pruning & Hedging • Spraying • Lawn & Turf Installation • Blackberry & Weed Removal • Chainsaw Work • Retaining Walls • Landscaping • Driveways • Project Management • Handyman Services

9756 6110, 0419 380 827

Sangster’s

C978947-KK44-11

GARDENS OF DISTINCTION garden more work less...

C1012383-KG10-12

FREE QUOTES Elderly Discount Phone Robert 9754 3990, 0419 154 677

Carpentry, Renovations, Painting.

Scaffolding for those hard to get to jobs.

2 Storey Gable Ends etc.

C456410-KK31-6

1149304-HM33-14

* Garden Maintenance * Lawn Mowing * Gutters Cleaned * Rubbish Removed * Small hedges pruned * Small landscaping jobs a specialty Pre-Sale * Retaining walls installed Clean-ups

Micks Maintenance Service C1040678-JM29-12

GLENFERN GARDEN SERVICES

0402 767 394 9795 4984

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TERMITES S A ANTS T WASPS S SPIDERS MI R ETC MICE RATS Commercial/domestic & new/established homes Award nomination - Vic 2012 Pest Manager of the Year

0412 990 372 – www.frontlinetpc.com.au C1060062-PJ45-12

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V Tree Lopping/Surgery

V Tree Lopping/Surgery

V Garage Sales

C1096440-PJ41-13

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

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Danny: 0418 339 963

Est 1980

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25 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE

Ranges Bin Here

C1092883-JL38-13

'We load it for you, or you can' Any rubbish, garden waste, trees lopped, furniture, sheds cleared/removal.

Truck/trailer and bobcat

CALL JIM

Phone 0407 350 560 or 9720 9223

C1015971-KK12-12

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

DEAN’S RUBBISH REMOVALS

5964 4331 or FREE 0408 644 331 QUOTES

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Specialising in Antique Restoration Recovery & Repairs to all types of furniture FREE FABRIC PROTECTION *FREE QUOTE, PICK UP & DELIVERY Luke Wilson Mob: 0402 020 554 Ph: 03 5964 2166

V Computer Repairs

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

Accredited.

V Celebrants

24 HOUR SERVICE ALL AREAS

C1044686-KK32-12

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

C1055101-KK41-12

CCTV DRAIN CLEANING HYDRO JET BLOCKED DRAINS

Bears Tree Removal

V Adult Employment

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Call 9754 6686, 0404 040 686

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

Free Quotes

Call 0432 550 066 or 8707 5522

Call Matt 0407 322 469

C1091028-JO37-13

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

Eastern Homewares, 42 Canterbury Road, Heathmont

9720 3619

1154118-LB37-14

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.

V Hay & Silage

Buy & Sell in our

HAY FOR SALE Good quality rolls. Small squares of Pea/ Barley Straw, Rye/Clover, Lucerne, first and second grade, Oaten and Meadow Hay available. Rob Bennett and Sons, Gruyere.

5964 9255, 0408 175 136

Place your advert now for only $39 and you will get: 3cm x 3cm box advert in your local Mail Newspaper and a Garage Sale Sign Pack!

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

Phone 5945 0600

ADVERTISERS PLEASE NOTE

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

Visited

Motoring section of Network Classifieds.

CALL OR VISIT US ONLINE! networkclassifieds.com.au

Employment V Positions Vacant

Marketing/Customer Service Co-Ordinator This part time position (3-4 days per week), is available at our busy Belgrave office & requires an enthusiastic, well organised person to oversee all marketing material, promotions & client database.

Email CV to sharyn@bellrealestate.com.au (all enquires are confidential)

TRANSPORT LOGISTICS COORDINATOR We require a managerial person to schedule drivers, trucks, quote and book in work. Must have a good understanding of Crane Trucks and Interstate Transport. This would best suit someone with industry experience and is mechanically minded. The right person must be customer focused, have excellent people skills, a can do attitude and be a team leader.

Email resume to: shaz@viccranetrucks.com.au

Appliance Industry Assoc. member.

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.

V Wanted To Buy

From your garden. Magnolia, Camellia, Pieris, Daphne, Hellebores flowers etc. Money paid per bunch. Call 0439 323 635.

TILLYS TREE & STUMP REMOVAL Call 0402 943 770

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

FRIDGES & WASHERS

FOLIAGE AND FLOWERS

V Tree Lopping/Surgery

Free quotes – fully insured

Call Andrew: 0411 633 400

C1088813-JO35-13

C1072234-JJ4-13

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All Bathroom Renovations • Bathrooms • Toilets • Kitchens • Decks • Water proofing • Walls and Floors

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ECONOMY TILING

Mountain District Tree Services

C908924-JJ13-11

➢ Local Technician ➢ Government accredited digital installer ➢ New TV Points & quality set top boxes ➢ TV Tuning, Plasma & Projector installation ➢ Convert your existing TV to receive crystal clear Digital reception ➢ Home Theatre Installation

C944131-KK28-11

Specialising in Fringe area reception problems in the Dandenong Ranges.

C683922-SJ2-9

V For Sale

RUBY TANTRA Enjoy heavenly bliss body works and ultimate relaxation. Call 0457 886 268.

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

V Garden/ Outdoor

Visited

ARE YOU HAVING A GARAGE SALE?

C1098234-JO43-13

V Television/Video/Audio

Ph: 5968 4446 Mobile: 0407 529 902

Community Garage Sale Several stalls at Farndons Hall, 42 Falls Road, Mount Dandenong Saturday October 11th 10.00am - 4.00pm Mt Dandenong U3A

V Adult Services

Mobile 0419 131 958 SERVICING ALL AREAS BOB WALLACE AND SONS

BAV BARROW AUDIO VISUAL

Household goods, tools, records, patchwork magazines, books, pottery and photographic equipment.

TRASH & TREASURE

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130 Glenfern Road, Saturday 11th October, 8am-4pm.

Open 7 days, 10am to 8pm.

16 Station Street, Bayswater.

Phone 0415 908 318.

V Pets & Services

Beautiful made to measure curtains. Choose from a full range of samples, accessories and blinds.

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

No deposit and a guarantee of professional workmanship.

Ferntree

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V Adult Phone Talk

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goes that way,” Kee said.

“And not having netball has probably gone against us as much as not having kids around because if the girls aren’t involved, no one hangs around the club.

“We’re trying to make it a stronger football-netball club, not just a stronger senior footy team.”

Kee said the Brookers wanted to be a sustainable force, but to do so they needed to reignite their netball presence, which was non-existent in 2014.

The Brookers’ junior and senior football clubs have recently come back together and that’s already made a huge difference, but there’s still plenty of work to do yet.

“We just want to get the club right with the netball and the kids so that when we do come back into Division 1 we’re ready for it,” Kee said.

The Brookers are after both footy and netball players, junior and senior, to sign up to the club for their march back to Division 1. They’re also after a netball coach - either playing or nonplaying. For more information, call Craig Clarke on 0409 603 210 or Penne Asling on 0438 684 787.

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FROM their third straight Yarra Valley Mountain District Football League (YVMDFL) Division 1 grand final appearance in 2012, Gembrook Cockatoo has had a clear fall from grace being relegated to Division 2 battlers in 2014.

But 2004 premiership captain and favourite son Craig Clarke has returned to the Brookers as a playing senior coach and hopes to bring with him some former gun team mates with the aim of getting the club back to powerhouse status as quickly as possible.

But Clarke, as well as president elect Damian Kee and reserves coach Darrell Maher are under no illusions - the Brookers can’t be a sustainable force unless their juniors, seniors and netball sides are all up and going.

Speaking to the Mail outside their Orchard Road clubrooms recently, the trio - as well as new netball co-ordinator Penne Asling - were clearly excited about what the future holds for their rebuilding club.

The 2014 season might have just finished but a rolling stone gathers no moss. The earlier they appointed Clarke, the earlier they could work on getting some other club favourites back in the green and white.

“You’ve got to get onto it early, talk to all the players and try to get as many back involved as we can,” Clarke said.

“I felt that was a thing I could do to help the club - getting back on board and trying to bring back the blokes who left.

“We had 20 players leave at the end of last year (2013) and everyone’s seen the impact that’s had on the club.

“We really thought if we could get a few of them back and start to rebuild a core, we could work from there.”

There are few players more respected in YVMDFL circles than Clarke, and even fewer as accomplished at the ruck craft.

The big man has plenty of footy miles under his belt now but his body is feeling good after 12 months away from the game and he can’t wait to get stuck back in.

Rick Causer is also signed on to return to the Brookers as a playing-assistant to his great mate after a year at Montrose in the Eastern Football League.

Clarke and Kee both agree that Causer is the sort of player others would follow back to the club.

But it’s not just the seniors that the Brookers need to keep an eye on.

“The other thing for us is getting the under-18s back, or under-17s if it (the restructure)

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AT EMERALD Golf Club last Saturday the fair dinkum stuff was about to begin. This was the first round of three in the Club Championships, so there was much practising and sledging before a ball was hit. I am not sure which of these golf pastimes young Broc Reynolds (15) took part in, but whatever it was, I want to do it next week.

He rolled into the clubrooms with an off the stick score of 76 to register a nett 61. This means that he won the October Monthly Medal and leads in the A Grade ranks both in the gross and handicap scores.

Graham White (14) is nearest in his quest for the top gong with

his gross 82 followed by Ken Hill (15) with 83 while they are square in the handicap section on 68.

In B Grade, it was Leigh Morison (18) who generally saves up his best for such an occasion and leads in both gross and handicap scores. He carded 84 off the beater for a net 66 to lead in the B Grade crew.

Nearest to him in the both the championships is Allan Ecclestone (19) on 90 and a nett 71.

It is hard to see that anybody else can make up the difference in the next two weeks but as someone once said, “Golf is a funny game.” That person must have had a helluva sense of humour because some of us were struggling for anything nearly

resembling a mild guffaw.

Once again it was a tight tussle for the ladies title on the first round but the usual suspects turned up to play with Brianna leading Joanne Carvill.

Wednesday’s Onerously Fractured Golf (OFG) using OFG handicaps, saw a win for Sepp Krummenacher (22) with 43 stableford points to end a run of seconds. Next came Dennis Fuller (13) with 39 from Mick Petrie (320 and Graeme Fergus (23) who both carded 37.

So next Saturday it is on with the club championships with some more sledging and missed putts stirred in with a generous spoonful of luck, both good and bad.

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Athletes back on track YARRA Ranges Athletics is welcoming back members to the summer track and field where week one produced a perfect spring morning.

The fantastic facilities on offer for both track and field were inundated by more than 200 boys and girls aged between five and 16 years.

A highlight was the many kids who took advantage of the two free trials to make sure they like it.

Going by the looks on their faces organisers think they will make Yarra Ranges Athletics their home.

The walks were first up and these events resulted in two centre records, to Tammarah Brown and Claire Noonan.

These fantastic performances continued on through the morning with another record to Chelsea Thompson over 100 metres.

Other highlights were watching the younger athletes learning and trying new skills such as discus, shotput and the jumps.

All these new skills are the basis for most other sports because running, jumping and throwing are incorporated, meaning that athletics is a great place to establish core motor skills.

Yarra Ranges Athletics is inviting anyone who would like to take part to email yarrarangesathletics@org.au.

Heat winner James Lavern in front of Cameron Brown, left, Nathan Stewart, centre, and Alex Peterson, behind, in the Under 15 boys 100 metre race. 128506 Pictures: LIZ CLARKSON

Darcy Petrov gives his best in the Under 9 boys' long jump.

Solution No. 4001 3 6 5 7 8 4 2 1 9

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Brianna Moore clears the high jump with ease.

Tayleb Willis competing in the Under 12 boys' high jump.

CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 7339 - SOLUTIONS Across - 7, Concrete fact. 8, P-eset-a. 9, Do-tin-g. 10, Convert. 12, Tripe. 15, Stick. 16, M-eande-r. 18, A-B-road.

20, Coffer (cougher). 22, Twice removed Down - 1, For-emos-t. 2, Ac-r-e. 3, Repairs. 4, Seedy (C,D). 5, Cast-iron. 6, Stun (anag). 11, Victoria (Falls).

13, Pre-ceded. 14, Peaches. 17, Ad-der (rev) 19, Bite 21, Fool.

QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7339 - SOLUTIONS Across - 7, Michelangelo. 8, Proper. 9, Rotten. 10, Dispute. 12, Snake. 15, Heart. 16, Stilton. 18, Chalet. 20, Tomato. 22, Eau de Cologne.

Down - 1, Migraine. 2, Chap. 3, Clarity. 4, Snare. 5, Sentinel. 6, Gone. 11, Perilous. 13, Knotting. 14, Stetson.

17, Steep. 19, Heed. 21, Moon.

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Right: Zoe Ford and Brianna Moore pace each other in the walk.

Indie Bowering competing in the Under 8 boys' 100 metre race.

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By STEVE BROWN FTGDCA ROUND 1 THE season opener saw some mixed results as Knox Gardens hardly broke into a sweat after they routed the Monbulk Hawks for just 62 runs at Arglye Reserve in the FTGDCA’s Reeves Shield.

Experienced bowlers Adam Wild (3/20) andTravis Mulder (3/5) did the damage with the ball and the match ended early with theFalcons losing only three wickets in their innings.

Ferntree Gully could not avenge last season’s heartbreaking semi-final loss to the eventual premiers Eildon Park, going down to the Panthers by 31 runs. For the winners, the association’s premier batsman Cody Morris started the season in top form with an unbeaten 79. Former Basin player Luke Bowyer returned to Ferntree Gully, however his contribution of 41 was not enough to knock the premiers off their perch.

Upwey Tecoma’s Hewitt clan combined well to outscore the Johnson Park Sharks at Fair Park Reserve to the tune of 23 runs. Mitch Hewitt (40) received great support from elder statesman Mick (40) setting the Sharks 154 for victory. Only English recruit Martin Weightman, hot off the plane with 37 gave the Sharks a slim chance.The Basin Bears, promoted from Decoite Shield enjoyed a tight tussle with a win over Knoxfield as Danny Rundle and Jake Best provided the backbone of the Basin innings. Knoxfield’s veteran Jayson Scanlan performed well with 3/18 and 46 runs, but it was Jarryd Debernardi for the Bears who stood out with 4/26.

Upper Gully’s Jay Colee continues to have the wood over Belgrave, guiding the Kings home by three wickets.

Colee (3/16) combined with uncapped leg spinner Robbie Birnie (5/47) and then piled on a half century to secure the win and a confidence booster for the Kings.

Meanwhile, congratulations to former Rowville batsman Phil Gillespie on his promotion to the National Domestic One Day panel of umpires as he will make his debut at the Bankstown Oval in Sydney. Gillespie retired from the game after snapping his achilles while representing the association in country week and commenced umpiring in Premier Cricket in 2009/'10. No doubt selectors have identified him as a potential international umpire after officiating in only 88 Premier matches.

SCORES REEVES SHIELD Eildon Park 6/189 (C. Morris 79no N. Hicks 44) d Ferntree Gully 9/158 (Bowyer 41Turner 38no Cosstick 3/35) The Basin 7/148 (Rundle 36 Best 31 J.Scanlan 3/18) d Knoxfield 9/138 (L. Scanlan 32 J. Scanlan 46 Debernardi 4/26) Upwey Tecoma 8/153 (M. Hewitt 40 Mick Hewitt 40) d Johnson Park 130(Weightman 37) Knox Gardens 3/65 d Monbulk 62 (Wild 3/20 Mulder 3/5) Upper Gully 7/147 (Colee 57 Salter 39no) d Belgrave 145 (Levell 41 Hill 39 Birnie 5/47 Colee 3/16) DECOITE SHIELD Mountain Gate 7/192 (Bunting 94no Lucas 4/44) d St Johns Tecoma 153 (Parlby 74 Dowden 5/34 Wheeler 3/6) South Belgrave 1/58 (McKendry 34) d Lysterfield 54 (Noone 5/25) Auravale 7/201 def Knox City 90 (nsa) Rowville vs Footballers (no scores) DIVISION 3 Knox Gardens 8/216 (Marget 31 Metherell 41) def Monbulk 76 Ferntree Gully 8/122 (Kennedy 3/14) d Eildon Park 119 (Hughes 4/19 Callaghan 3/18) Knoxfield 2/133 (Sundaresh 47 Kodi 71) d The Basin 128 (Freeling 41 C. Edwards 42 Casement 3/25 Kodi 3/13) Upwey Tecoma 2/89 d Johnson Park 86 (Wood 3/25) Upper Gully 9/164 (Irvine-Dejong 45 Newman 36 Cranie 3/39 Wood 3/33) d Belgrave 9/96 (Newman 3/12) DIVISION 4 Mountain Gate 4/91 (Heath 39no) d St JohnsTecoma 88 (Atacador 3/15) South Belgrave 8/146 (D. Hart 35 Cockerell 42no) d Lysterfield 144 (Binks 31 Lawson 3/18 Otten 3/39) Knox Boronia Churches 4/96 (Morris 52) d Auravale 91 (Chaplin 3/23) DIVISION 5 Knox Gardens 138 (Grasser 53 Jongen 49 Brongeest 3/14 McPherson 3/24) tied with Eildon Park 6/138 (Doak 38 Siwek 32) Knox City 108 (Perry 32no Salan 3/25) d Ferntree Gully 103 Knoxfield 6/165 (Harris 40no Pitman 3/28) d The Basin 133 (McGuiness 43 Hurst 3/ 22) Upper Gully 7/168 (Bailey 73 Beverley 4/33) d South Belgrave 85 (Bartrop 5/18) DIVISION 6 Ferntree Gully 5/132 (Drake 48no Szabo 35) d Knox Boronia Churches 9/122(Thexton 58) Upwey Tecoma 9/148 (Vance 55no Cross 44 Boucher 4/36 Heads 3/24) d Mountain Gate 9/142 (Boucher 62) Eildon Park 7/227 (Kallista 101no) d Belgrave 8/224 (Connolly 102no Kallista 4/18) Lysterfield 7/181 (Saultry 4/22) d Johnson Park 3/178 (Carter 95no) DIVISION 7 Monbulk 4/221 (Dekkers 103no) d St Johns Tecoma 7/206 (Connolly 56no Manelsk 53 Perkins 39) Ferntree Gully 3/161 (Jacobson 53no Gray 48no Wilkinson 30) d Knox Gardens 3/141(Stuckey 75no Gregor 35) Knoxfield 6/142 (Maibaum 44) tied with The Basin 142 (Betka 30) Upper Gully 5/157 (Lamarca 84 R. Bailey 31 Stiles 3/34) d Johnson Park 7/144(Rose 41 Goodwin 36) Auravale 2/167 d Eildon Park 142 (Gupta 64 Pollard 43)

Early wins are imperative for those who want finals YVCA WITH the football boots stowed away in the cupboard, the sun shone on the valley for the opening round of the Yarra Valley Cricket Association’s 2014/’15 season.

For some teams, round one offers the opportunity to blow off a bit of rust, while for others a prime opportunity to finally put practice into action after months of indoor training.

With Coldstream exiting from the competition’s premier grade, DJ Strachan Shield, the race for post-season action has certainly intensified as wins early in the season become imperative. Yarra Junction made a perfect start to the new season easily accounting for Mount Evelyn on the road.

Batting first, Mount Evelyn made the most of batting friendly conditions and looked on target for a large score at 3/96 courtesy of an excellent partnership between Gareth Fraser (57) and Luke Jones (29).

Unfortunately for the home side, they succumbed to consistent Eagles bowling, and folded like a deck of cards to be all out for 155 in the 33rd over.

The returning Steven Flutter proved to be an able replacement for some experienced departures leading the charge with 3/22, while new captain and reigning THR Drummond medalist Quinton Hodgkinson showed he is going to be another tough proposition taking 2/17.

With 200 a minimum score on the fast Mount Evelyn oval, the Rovers were going to find it tough to keep the Eagles under the target and this certainly proved to be the case. Flutter completed a great all-round performance making 90 not out, and with the support of a solid Marcus Hottes (51) at the other end, the pair didn’t give an inch. With a well- constructed partnership of 124, the pair led the Eagles to a comfortable eight-wicket victory in the 35th over.

The win provides the Eagles with the perfect start in their quest to reaching another grand final, while the Rovers need to get their act together after the disappointment of missing their first finals series in some time last season.

At Queens Park, Healesville, the Bloods hosted Hoddles Creek in what turned out to be a tight contest.

The home side batted first and patiently compiled a score of 9/145. Stepping back into the top grade, Mark Powell (54) and Aaron Violi (42) showed they’ve still got something to offer the 1st XI with key contributions to the final score.

In batting friendly conditions, the Bloods would’ve been aiming for more on the back of these contributions, however batting out the

overs is key and they would’ve been quietly confident of defending the score.

The experience of the Derix brothers ensured the Wombats had a manageable score to chase with Jeremy capturing 4/42 and Brenton 2/22.

Despite their lowly position last season, the one thing you could count on from Hoddles Creek was a battle with the bat and with a good start, a target of 146 was well within reach.

Luke Hethrington (42) has been a staple at the top of the Wombats lineup, and his patient and dogged approach provided the perfect platform on which to chase the score.

With no other significant contributions from the rest of the order, the visitors floated between glory and disaster.

In the end, they managed to keep things together to record a valuable two-wicket victory with two overs to spare. The brash Dillon Kerr was the pick of the Blood’s bowlers taking 2/24, while Dylan Moore provided good support with figures of 2/41.

The win gives Hoddles Creek the best possible start to the season after a trying 2013/14 season, while disappointed with a first round loss, the Bloods have something to build on in the coming weeks to rectify the loss.

The final game of the round was the most eagerly anticipated of the round with defending premiers travelling to Warburton who had improved their stocks since missing the finals last season. Seville batted first and compiled a wellpaced 6/153. After steadily building to 2/64 at drinks, wickets in hand enabled the Blues to kick on and post a decent total.

Tim Dwyer continued on from his epic Grand Final knock with 60, while he was ably supported by the reliable Ryan Akers who capitalised on his teammates’ work as his 35 not out added some substance to the score.

With the addition of the Lever boys from Yarra Junction, the Burras looked to have compiled a batting depth to match any in the association, however Seville captain Dean Troyhan (4/34) and his opening partner Matt Tilney, put a dampener on those plans early, restricting the home side to 3/42 at the drinks interval and a long way from victory.

However, with wickets in hand, and this depth allowing the experience of Mick Walker to round out the innings, anything is possible.

And that it turned to be as Walker’s unbeaten 56 guided his side to an impressive victory.

These two sides, along with Woori Yallock who had a first round bye, will be key players in the finals race in what shapes up as an intriguing season ahead.

PUZZLES SUDOKU No. 4001

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DOWN Headache (8) Fellow (4) Clearness (7) Trap (5) Lookout (8) Departed (4) Dangerous (8) Tying (8) Hat (7) Soak (5) Notice (4) Satellite (4)

Cryptic Clues No. 7339 ACROSS 7. Not just a rumour that building has started? (8,4). 8, Pop a bundle of tees inside and a coin (6). 9. Loving a pet can enter into it (6). 10. Kick a goal and win over (7). 12.

Vegetarians won’t eat it? Nonisense! (5). 15. Verbal abuse for the staff (5). 16. A need there is, perhaps, in man to wander (7). 18. Away from home on a British street (6).

20. Sounds like someone who needs a medicine chest (6).

22. Like the cousin thrown out before who’s thrown out again? (5,7).

DOWN 1. Leading me, so foolishly, into the stronghold (8). 2. A measure of the rain that has come through the crack, (4).

3. Goes off for servicing (7). 4. Said the AB’s successors are off-colour (5). 5. It’s very hard to get a good alibi (44). 6. Rock used to crack nuts (4). 11. Falls for a queen (8). 13. Didn’t succeed and, as before, yielded (8). 14.

Fruit dishes (7). 17. The uprising was Russian, yes Russian, and it’s dangerous (5). 19. A snack to get your teeth into (4). 21. Mess about with the dessert (4).

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EXP 31/08/14.

31/10/14 Available at participating stores only. See terms & conditions below.

39.95

Big Burger Box

EVERYONE’S

SAVE

29.95

Double 2 Piece Feed

SAVE $

Connecting people and communities RTM

EXP 31/08/14.

31/10/14 Available at participating stores only. See terms & conditions below.

Colonel’s Banquet

10 pcs. Original Recipe Chicken, 10 Wicked Wings®, 10 Kentucky Nuggets®, 1 Maxi Popcorn Chicken®, 3 lge. Chips, 6 Dinner Rolls, 2 reg. Gravy, 1.25L Pepsi Max & 4 Dipping Sauces

23*

SAVE $

EXP 31/08/14.

31/10/14 Available at participating stores only. See terms & conditions below.

Valid at participating KFC stores only. For meals that include chicken pieces, set combinations apply. Food for illustration purposes only. *Saving is based on full menu price. Limit of one coupon per customer visit. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. Surrender coupon to redeem offer.

Participating Stores: KFC Ferntree Gully, KFC Wantirna.

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