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Wake Up Warby

By KATH GANNAWAY

Proximity to forests is a major risk factor. 132094 The WEPG formed two years ago with support from Yarra Ranges Council with a broad charter of helping formulate plans for possible emergencies affecting Warburton.

Fire, has obviously been a focus for the five-member WEPG team, but Mr Bargar admits they need more people attending information sessions as a first step.

Over summer, the Mail will work together with WEPG, Yarra Ranges Council, the CFA and other govern-

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We’ll look at fire refuges and Places of Last Resort.

We’ll look at how Warrandyte, another high-risk town, has successfully engaged its community.

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Tell us your concerns. Tell us your plans. Tell us your frustrations and tell us how you would “Wake Up Warby”.

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It’s a campaign that aims to engage the Warburton and neighbouring communities, to inform and empower people to take responsibility for their own destiny.

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have an active fire plan.

In October last year, CFA’s Phil Cuthbert told a community meeting too many people had a ‘wait and see’ approach.

“We believe that 80 per cent of the community has a wait and see mentality- that is they won’t do anything that they might have planned until they see the first fire truck go past,” he said.

Kevin Bargar is a member of the Warburton Emergency Planning Group that hosted the meeting.

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BLACK Saturday 2009 should have been a wake-up call for the communities linked by the uppermost reaches of the Yarra River.

It was one hell of a ‘scenario’ that saw Marysville, Kinglake and Steels Creek decimated, resulting in huge and tragic loss of life.

So why, five years on, is there a need to target residents in Warburton and neighbouring Reefton, East Warburton, McMahon’s Creek and Big Pats Creek with a campaign to drill home the reality that, for a whole lot of reasons, Warburton needs to wake up.

The driver that has Yarra Ranges Council, the CFA and DEPI pushing for a ‘Wake Up Warburton’ compaign is a DEPI (Department of Environment and Primary Industry) bushfire risk assessment of the East Central landscape.

The Warburton Valley Bushfire Catchment, one of 12 catchments from Seymour and Eildon down to Wilsons Promontory, contains the highest risk to life and property, according to Phoenix Rapidfire modelling which works on a number of factors including proximity to forest, fuel load levels and fire behaviour in worst-case bushfire weather.

High risk towns extend from Reefton down to Seville East and across to Healesville and Powelltown, and, all up, this catchment represents almost 28 per cent of that risk.

By comparison, Warrandyte contains 1 per cent, the Dandenongs between 2 and 3 per cent.

So, again, why Wake Up Warburton? Apart from the fact that Phoenix simulations show that impact by a potentially high-consequence bushfire at some time is almost certain.

Some of the specific concerns are about the geography, one narrow road as an escape route, poor internet and mobile service and, in some areas, poor access to ABC radio.

Then there is apathy/complacency a lack of community engagement and a perception that many people do not

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Violence of adult children

By KATH GANNAWAY A FORUM on family Violence in Healesville last week set the seed for a targeted approach to an issue that is finally being recognised as a community problem.

More than 50 people attended the Family Violence Awareness Forum presented by The Rotary Club of Healesville on Wednesday 3 December, which aimed to put the facts on the table, and then ask “what next?”.

The statistics are always shocking, and they are now well documented, but there were some surprises still.

For Rotary Community Service director, Davie Lau, the big one was the rise in children who abuse their parents.

“The thing that really stuck me was when Michelle gave her presentation about the violators, not so much the men, which is well known, but the children,” he said.

“That really shocked me. I would

never have thought of that.”

It came as a surprise to a lot of people in the room who are not directly involved with family violence.

Sergeant Michelle Clooney is Family Violence Advisor Outer East with Victoria Police.

She said, among other things, that a “huge proportion” of family violence is adult child violence against a parent.

“Parents are often very reluctant to report that abuse; they are very protective of their child,” she said.

She said there were 7000 reports of family violence in Eastern Region and 1300 a year in Yarra Ranges.

While in the past there were not the increases in family violence statistics in Yarra Ranges that were happening in other areas, a 25 per cent increase in the area has been put down to the message getting out and people feeling more comfortable coming forward.

Eighty-eight of the reports were in Healesville.

She said the drivers for family violence in Healesville were no surprise - alcohol, drugs and mental health issues.

“One of the biggest risk times is when a woman makes a move to leave the relationship. Sixteen of those reports involved a recent separation,” she said.

Julia Blackburn, Health Promotion co-ordinator with Yarra Valley Community Health set the scene, detailing the various behaviours that constitute family violence, the root causes and strategies.

“It’s about power and control; a pattern of abusing behaviour through which a person seeks to control or dominate another person or people,” she said.

She said while many people still see family violence as a physical thing, it is also psychological abuse, sexual, financial, spiritual or cultural abuse and, a new one, technology and

social media abuse.

“It can be one, or quite often, all of these things.”

Social isolation was common and while reports are continuing to rise, most family violence still goes unreported.

“The impacts are physical injury, mental trauma and stress, mental illness, financial problems, housing issues, trauma to pets, inability to work, fear, and the key causes and contributing factor is inequality between men and women,” she said.

She said the biggest risk factor of experiencing family violence was being a woman.

“We identify it as a gender problem because of this - maintaining rigid gender roles and stereotypes and broader cultures of violence.

“Respect and equality; if you take nothing else away from this forum tonight, take away respect and equality,” she said.

Fiona Grasby from Yarra Valley Community Health also spoke. Her first piece of advice was “If you are talking about immediate risk, always phone triple-zero”.

She said that services such as the Eastern Legal Community Centre and YVCH have had an advocacy role and provided counselling in Healesville and in Yarra Junction.

The question now, according to Mr Lau, is what next.

He said Rotary had become involved after talking with Yarra Ranges Council Community Development officer, Jessica Adams, who identified family violence as an important and critical issue in the community.

“This forum was about looking at awareness for some of the providers, and seeing where we go from there,” he said.

He said there would be a debriefing session to see what ideas came from the forum and to look at “what next?”.

Ted’s tales retold for Warburton crowd Critical,

By KATH GANNAWAY ANYONE who knew the man will say ... “that’s definitely Ted speaking” when they read Anne Cantwell’s book ‘Ted Chisholm’s Tales of Warburton’.

Sub-titled ‘Local History Comes to Life’, the book captures the heart and soul of Warburton over Ted’s lifetime from his unique perspective, and, importantly, in his unique voice and turn of phrase.

“My name is Ted Chisholm and there aren’t too many people left around today who know as much as I do about Warburton, I’m telling you that now.”

Anne met Ted after buying a house in Warburton 25 years ago.

She was researching the area when he asked her to write his story. There was plenty to tell, and Ted was a storyteller with a wonderful memory, a cheeky dialogue and insight.

That was 15 years ago.

“We just took our time,” Anne said.

“Ted was very easy to talk to and to get to know; everyone responds so beautifully, even now, when you speak his name.”

He died in 2012 before the book was finished, but Anne said he knew it was on its way.

If you had ever had the pleasure of sitting for a while to listen to Ted’s stories of growing up, working, raising a

family and working on the Yarra River with his band of volunteers - Ted’s River Crew - reading Anne’s book is like engaging in a chat all over again.

“As I have said before, I have worked since I was 14 years old. I loved it then and I love it now.”

“Anyway, I got a call from this bloke out at East Warburton and he had rolled his car down into the creek. He was as full as a bull.”

“Look, said Norm, the only way to save the town is to back burn. We can’t fight the fire so we must back burn and we’ve only got minutes to do it!”

Ted died in 2012. His son Daniel said there was some pressure to get the book published.

Under headings including The Razor Gang, A Good Motor Car Story and The Story About Harry and Me, the pages are filled with stories about the places, people, events, celebrations, disasters, and Ted’s place in it all.

“It was a good life for kids being born in a place like Warburton. I knew everybody and everybody knew me (even the police).”

It includes his eulogy and an accolade or two from people like community leader Ian De La Rue. Ted won many, many awards, including Victorian Senior of the Year in 2011, recognition of, among other things, his work with his crew on the river.

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Author Anne Cantwell with her book, fresh from the printing press.

Signs Printing s Ray Portbury (production manager), Kim Jackson (graphic artist) and Andrew Irvine (general manager) look on. 132003 Picture: ROB CAREW “I’ve got such a great crew and we’ve all got such a lovely attitude and when you’ve got that, you can beat the world.”

The book has been printed at Signs Publishing, across the road from where Ted grew up and will be launched on Sunday 14 December, 2.30pm at Valda Street’s shop in the main street. Community members are invited along.

The book will sell for $10, with proceeds going to the ongoing maintenance of the river walks. As a bonus, a copy of the CD ‘Ballad of the River Crew’ will be included.

For anyone who knew Ted, this book is a delight to read.

For anyone who wasn’t fortunate enough, thanks to Anne, it’s not too late.

A HEALESVILLE man is fighting for life after a serious headon collision in Lilydale yesterday. At 7.45am, police were called out to a head-on collision on the Maroondah Highway in Lilydale, near Victoria Road.

A 62-year-old Healesville man was taken to the Royal Melbourne Hospital in a critical condition. Three people in the other car were also taken to hospital - two were taken to Maroondah Hospital, while the other was taken to the Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Information on their condition was not immediately available. Police are investigating the cause of the accident and are urging witnesses to contact Constable Barker at Lilydale police station on 9739 2300 or by contacting Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Hall overhaul for Scouts’ big re-opening

By KATH GANNAWAY

Patrol Leader Max Kiss with Evelyn MP Christine Fyffe and Deputy Chief Commissioner Jon Willis. 131616 Seville Scout Group members and guests following the official opening. 131616 McIntyre who did the current refurbishment.

The finished job included replacement of asbestos wall cladding, new windows, a kitchen renovation, replacement of weatherboards, installation of exit lighting and the addition of an accessible toilet and shower.

Ms Fyffe commended the ini-

tiative of Seville Scout leaders and parents who raised funds towards the project.

“The improvements will be of significant value to both the current and potential club members, to ensure they continue to have a safe facility in which to deliver the Scout program,” she said.

Among a number of highlights

were presentations to Isaac Goldsmith, who received his Grey Wolf Award, the highest in the Cub section, and Jasmine Hendriks, who received the highest award in the Scouts section, the Green Medallion.

For inquiries about joining Seville Scout Group, phone Dorothy Salter on 9726 7170.

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SEVILLE Scout Group members are now not only well prepared ... they’re well resourced. Their home, the Seville Scout Hall, was officially re-opened last month by Evelyn MP Christine Fyffe and Minister for Youth Affairs Ryan Smith, after a major overhaul.

Members of 1st Seville Scouts Group from Cubs, Scouts and venturers were joined by Victorian Deputy Chief Commissioner of Scouts Australia, Jon Willis, and various other district leaders and community members for the opening of the beautiful ‘new’ hall. The project was made possible by grants from the Victorian Government through the Scouts and Guides Facilities Grants Program, the Scout Association and local fund-raising, with help from the Rotary Club of Wandin.

Among the special guests were father and son builders, Gavan McIntyre who did the original extensions to the hall in 1985, and Glen

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Perpetrators are pathetic WHITE Ribbon is the world’s largest male-led movement to end men’s violence against women; it is Australia’s only national, male-led campaign to end men’s violence against women.

The vision of the campaign is that all women live in safety, free from all forms of men’s violence.

Sadly, we in the Yarra Ranges are not immune; violence against women is also a serious problem here frequently leading to serious injury, disability, loss of earnings, poverty and homelessness.

White Ribbon Day, held annually on 25 November signals the start of the 16 days of Activism to Stop Violence against Women which ends on Human Rights Day (10 December).

However, the campaign to stop violence against women runs all year and is evident across the community through advertising, social media and marketing campaigns such as Uncover Secrets, community events and White Ribbon Night in July.

The campaign works through initiatives to educate, making more people aware with programs involving youth, schools, workplaces and the broader community.

Intimate partner violence is the most common type of violence against women, and according to the 2013 World Health Organisation report affects 30 per cent of women worldwide.

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partner violence. Domestic and family violence is one of the principle causes of homelessness for women and their children.

It is a leading contributor to death, disability and ill-health for women aged 15-44. Domestic violence doesn’t just have a terrible effect on women, children are also adversely affected.

It is recognised as a form of child abuse and it is well documented that children exposed to domestic violence are more likely themselves in later years to perpetrate this violence.

There is also increased risk of mental health, behavioural and learning difficulties from childhood exposure to intimate partner violence. Excessive consumption of alcohol has historically been linked to domestic violence.

Too many families have lived in fear of dad coming home from the pub. Now the use of amphetamine type stimulants such as ice is driving some of the increase in domestic violence particularly because of the violence typical among ice addicts.

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By GEORGIA WESTGARTH CRUMBZ Art and Crafts Supply Store has taken its skills to the street, unleashing talent on the lamp post directly outside the Crumbz shop front on Maroondah highway.

Yarn bombing, a relatively new way of decorating otherwise mundane outdoor public spaces, has taken off around the world.

The creative cozy’s unlike other forms of graffiti, can be easily removed without causing long-term or costly damage, however the inspired practice is still technically illegal.

Neighbouring shop Mud Glass Metal owner Tim Peel says he’d like to see more of it, in any form it may take. “I’d like to see all sorts of positive things in this street, it shows people value the township and what it stands for,�

Mr Peel said.

Crumbz Craft covered the lamp post in colourful yarn on 28 June, after much planning and consideration into the design and concept of the street

The decorated lamp post.

130300 Picture: GEORGIA WESTGARTH art. Assistant Alison Boyd and founder Kay Trembath of Crumbz Craft said it took the duo a few months to make the pole art. “A lot of work, time and effort went into making it and we haven’t had anything but positive comments from the

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YARRA Ranges Film Society will be holding film nights in Warburton, on Tuesday 9 December, 7.30 pm at the Mecca Theatre. Also in Healesville, on Tuesday 16 December, 7.30 at The Memo. The movie will be the classic, Giuseppe Tornatore’s Cinema Paradiso (1988).

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community,� Ms Boyd said.

The store was asked to remove the street art on 10 September by Yarra Ranges Infrastructure and Maintenance, but it was never removed.

Crumbz Craft contacted Yarra Ranges Mayor Fiona McAllister directly after the issue was raised, with Cr McAllister allowing the street art to stay up under the conditions it is kept neat and tidy.

Yarn bombing has attracted people from around Melbourne, Ms Trembath said. “We’ve heard it pops up on Pinterest and Facebook and over 5000 have viewed it, we’ve had people kissing and hugging it, posing for photos and it seems people of all ages really appreciate it,� Ms Trembath said.

The lamp post is the first of its kind in Healesville and with the positive community support it has received may not be the last.

Owner of Essenza Cafe Yarra Valley, Mr David Shepherd said the yarn- bombed lamp post had been great for tourism.

many women it is a season of fear not joy. Victims of all ages, genders and ethnic backgrounds need to know that domestic violence is completely unacceptable and that community support is available. When victims do seek help, we need to open our doors to them.

The facts paint a gloomy picture but there is hope, because research also shows that building greater equality and respect between men and women can reduce attitudes that support violence.

As more and more women are reporting the offences, police are able to take action removing the offender from the family home. There is still a long way to go and we must all be involved and say NO to domestic violence.

Feeding an Innate need

By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM THE spirit of giving sometimes rears in unexpected places.

Innate Chiropractic will be spending the weeks leading up to Christmas collecting toy donations for Anglicare.

The clinic was moved to run the toy drive after the success of its coats appeal earlier in the year.

Kerrie Siddle, who works at Yarra Valley Innate Chiropractic, said the donations reached people in real need. “It’s concerning knowing that there are so many children out there, in cars, not even receiving anything. Whatever people can donate we will be happy to receive.�

Though all gifts are accepted, Helen Barclay of Lilydale Anglicare encouraged buying gifts for older children or young adults. She suggested gift cards for music or clothing stores as an appropriate donation. “We find we get more gifts for younger children. It’s important to remember we have young people up to 18 in care.�

The gifts are collected and distributed to the foster children and family services clients of Anglicare.

Gifts may be dropped off at any of Innate’s three practices in the Yarra Valley, located at 2 Bell Street, Yarra Glen, 2380 Warburton Highway, Warburton, or 64 Hereford Road, Mount Evelyn. New patients who donate will receive a free initial consultation as an expression of gratitude.

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will launch volume two of its Images of Time book at the Healesville Library on 16 Tuesday December at 1.30pm. Afternoon tea will be served. The book costs $35 and is being launched as part of Healesville’s 150th year.

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Initiative takes ver y long ride

By KATH GANNAWAY

Oun Chao with a certificate for his nomination. 131501 Picture: CASEY NEILL

The sky’s the limit for Oun

By CASEY NEILL WOORI Yallock’s Oun Chao has lofty goals for his career in the electrical industry.

“I want to be the go-to guy for solar,” he said.

The 23-year-old was the Youth Enterprise Award nominee at Greater Dandenong Chamber of Commerce’s final Premier Regional Business Awards breakfast for the year, held at Sandown Greyhounds last Wednesday 26 November.

Oun comes from a hardworking Cambodian family and between his studies helps at their business - the Woori Yallock Bakery.

He’s studying a Certificate III in Electrotechnology at Chisholm in Dandenong and has his sights set on a

Certificate II in Telecommunications, Certificate III in Electrical Contracting and a Certificate IV in Photovoltaic (PV) Solar Generation.

Oun said he regularly reads articles about solar electricity.

“That’s the next step in our technology,” he said.

“They’re building solar everything.”

His interest in electricity came from his foam plane hobby - he understood the physics of flight and wanted to understand electricity in the same way.

His goal is to become an electrical contractor, run his own business and pass his skills onto an apprentice.

The award winners will be announced and presented at a gala dinner in March next year.

A YARRA Junction teenager who rode from Uluru to home to raise $10,000 for the Cancer Council has been awarded the Ian De La Rue Youth Initiative Award for 2014.

Kieren Devisser was 16 and studying full-time when he undertook the 26-day bike ride in August this year, after doing all the planning and fund-raising himself.

The award is part of the Youth Initiative Program of Warburton and Yarra Junction Community Bank Branches and acknowledges the contribution made to the local community by a local person aged between 15 and 25 years of age.

Kieren was presented with the award by bank chairman Peter Kimberley at the bank’s AGM on 27 November.

“Recognising a young person who has adopted a leadership role within the community provides encouragement and is a way our community can also express its thanks,” Mr Kimberley said.

He said the bank was proud to provide an incentive of $1000 to the winner each year to encourage their continued personal development.

He said Kieren was following many outstanding young award winners who had gone on to do great work at home and abroad.

Kieren said the award came out of the blue.

“I didn’t do the ride for anything like that; it was completely unex-

Ian De La Rue Award winner Kieren Devisser with bank chairman Peter Kimberley. 131611 pected,” said Kieren who will next year complete his VCAL studies at Sports Education Development Australia in Burnley.

The $1000 will be a handy nestegg for plans he has to set up a charity event business, and if his determination and skill in his first venture is any indication, the encouragement provided by this prestigious award will prove well-founded.

Kieren thanked the Warburton and Yarra Junction community banks for the support they have shown by the award, describing it as a great honour.

The Youth Initiative Award was first established in honour of local businessman and community leader Ian De La Rue, who was inaugural chairman and instrumental in establishing the Warburton Community Bank.

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Opinion CONGRATULATIONS Janet Wilson of Montrose (‘Dog of an Act’, Mail, 18 November).

I witness that type of irresponsibility by dog owners almost every day I am in Warburton. It is horrible.

It’s not okay for dogs to be off-lead.

Take them to Wesburn oval to run free.

Owners are too lazy; easier to let them off-lead to confront everybody with the usual saying “they’re OK, they won’t hurt you”. It’s not okay.

When are these people going to be fined? They walk along with leads around their necks or flung over their shoulders. No fear of being caught out.

I complain in writing regularly - we need more rangers, laws enforced, some respect for others put back into this community. This woman owner of the dogs should be found and charged.

Ducks and other birds are at their mercy and enjoyed in this area.

Diana Trengove, Warburton.

Election thanks THANKYOU, Eildon.

Thank goodness the election is over - that’s how most people are feeling. Standing as a candidate, I can agree. I spoke to ordinary people about what their key issues were over recent weeks. These concerns never got addressed in the media coverage.

Disillusioned voters said “politicians don’t listen”. I wanted to capture the voice of real people and my report the Voice Of Eildon will tell their stories. I am concerned about the role local papers played in the election campaign over the last eight to 12 weeks. News-

papers unquestioningly provided free coverage for vote-buying announcements, which effectively pitted the needs of one group or township against another. It was sickening to read story after story about the latest capital funding announcement, for a school, an ambulance/CFA station down to gifted generators and grateful communities.

All of these articles were favourable to Liberal member Cindy McLeish. Like others, I got really frustrated about “grooming”, vote buying announcements. Most people I spoke to agreed funding should be provided based on relative need.

This process gags the voices of other candidates like independents and overshadows the day to day issues and lived experiences of real people.

I am writing a report, to be entitled The Voice of Eildon. I drove the length and breadth of the electorate talking with people from all walks of life. I answered all the surveys sent to me.

I don’t want those conversations lost. I want to capture what people shared with me, so that these issues can be focused on by the incoming Labor Government.

If you want to contribute your concerns, issues or solutions to local issues, it’s not too late to let me know.

I have a Facebook page where you can have your say - JaneJuddForEildon - or you can email me at judd.jane@gmail. com.

This was my reason for standing. It’s the people who should determine policy direction, and the politician’s responsibility to follow the people, not the other way round. So, if you feel that way too, speak up now. I will feedback on the perspective of all groups from farmers, to community groups and business.

I was very disappointed that the Mail did not publish my reasons for

standing, my candidate’s photo or the answer to my candidate questions, and I apologise to those I directed in email responses to “read the local paper for my answers”.

This was one, in a range of disappointing behaviours, unbefitting democratic processes and principles. Some of these have already received media coverage, but others have not yet, like stealing signs (all candidates) and theft of my how-to-vote material from election booths, after being delivered at 5.30am on Election Day. I am really pleased I stood. It was a fantastic privilege to stand as a local independent. I received many warm embraces from voters I would describe as “the cream of the crop”, outside the memo polling booth on Saturday. Currently the tally stands at 680 primary votes and 9000 second votes thank to getting Sally Brennan’s (Labor) second preference, an achievement I am proud of, after only two short weeks. My campaign was built on a foundation of 30 years of local community service.

I am chuffed that for 722 of you, your vote, your voice and your choice was me and to each I say a sincere thankyou.

Jane Judd, Healesville.

Editor's note - Ms Judd's last-minute candicacy made it difficult for us to print her response to our candidate questionaire, but we did publish her answers on our website, directed our readers to the link on social media and also gave her coverage as part of the candidates forum run by both the Mail and Yarra Valley FM. She announced her candidacy on the evening of Friday 14 November and we went to print on the Monday, most of the paper had already been put to bed.

Wishing you all a peaceful and blessed Christmas Season and a safe start to the New Year John 14:27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you.

Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

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By JESSE GRAHAM FRIENDS and well-wishers gathered last week for a Christmas farewell for an enthusiastic swimming group leader with over 10 years under her belt.

Glennice Mathers, who started the swimming-exercise group Glen’s Goldies 12 years ago, announced her retirement recently due to health reasons, and was farewelled at an event on Wednesday 3 December.

About 40 Glen’s Goldies members gathered for a Christmas breakup lunch on the day, which doubled as Ms Mathers’ farewell, and the departing leader said she felt positive about the group’s progress over the years.

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She said the group helped to address social isolation for people in the Yarra Valley, particularly those over 50, though she said Glen’s Goldies took in members of all ages.

“We can really give some of the young ones a turn for their money,” Ms Mathers said.

“We’ve had some fantastic times.”

Formerly a Launching Place resident - and an employee of the Mail - Ms Mathers is now based in Cranbourne and said she now had her computer set up to stay in contact with her Goldies members.

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Jim - a man of the people JAMES Charles Melrose (Jim) has been remembered of a man who held his community close to his heart.

A councillor in the Shire of Healesville for nine years, a shire president for two terms, a firefighter with Badger Creek and a man who surrounded himself with friends and family - that’s how his daughter, Darlene, remembers him.

Born on 23 March 1939 in Yarrawonga to Jack and Allie Melrose, Jim moved to Healesville when he was seven years old in 1946 and was a student at St Brigid’s and Healesville Primary School.

He later left town and moved to Sydney, and during his time away from Healesville, he worked in a number of areas - including as a foreman when the roof was placed on Tullamarine Airport.

In 1976, Jim, his wife Beth and his family moved back to town to settle down.

“During that time, he got involved in a lot of communities, and was instrumental in a lot of things we take for granted,” Darlene said.

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at the Box Hill Town Hall, and were married in 1960 at St Luke’s in Vermont, later having four children - Debbie (deceased), Dearne, Deirdre and Darlene.

Outside of his council work, Jim was a board member at the Badger Creek Primary School, won gold medals at the World Masters Games in 2002 for shooting and fought the Ash Wednesday fires with the Badger Creek CFA. Darlene said that Jim always loved sports, and “anything that went fast”, owning a Harley Davidson when he was 18 and having a strong interest in rally driving and Porsche racing.

Darlene and Beth said that Jim was a man of innumerable talents and interests, and that his impact on the world around him was made obvious when over 300 people attended his funeral on 7 November.

Jim died suddenly after suffering a stroke on 29 October 2014.

He was a husband to Beth, a father to Dearne, Deirdre, Debbie (dec.) Darlene, a brother to Annette, a father-in-law to Rob, Ben, Adam and Glen; a granddad to Katherine, Michael, Natalie, Tori, Candi, Cleo, Lexi, Darcy, Baxter, Anika, Keith, Nichole and Dan; a great-granddad to Izach and Naite; and had an impact on countless other lives in his time.

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Complex, the Healesville Tennis Clubhouse and a number of other structures around the town all had Jim’s fingerprints on them, according to his daughter, who said he was deeply involved in connecting to people in his world.

A poignant moment in his career as a councillor was meeting Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip, along with the late Princess Diana and Prince Charles, as a representative for the town.

Beth told the Mail that he was respectful to those around him, and got on with anyone he spoke to.

“He had an eclectic mix of friends,” his wife, Beth, told the Mail.

“He treated the garbage man the same as a king, and was always courteous around the police and around women.

“He was a bloke’s bloke - he loved to fix cars, loved his motorbikes, and was never happier than when he was slashing paddocks.’

Beth and Jim owned a garden supplies business in Healesville for 12 years, which Beth said was inspired by Jim wanting to connect to his town even more.

“We opened it because he was on the council and he thought he needed to know how businesses were run in Healesville,” she said.

“He opened it so he would have first-hand knowledge of the problems they were facing.”

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Close vote as new mayor

By JESSE GRAHAM

“Through that, I feel I am well-placed and

THE Yarra Ranges has a new mayor for the coming year after Billanook Ward councillor Maria McCarthy scraped in by a single vote.

Meanwhile, the other mayoral nominee has criticised a lack of representation in the Dandenongs and said the hills wards have been without a mayor for 15 years.

Cr McCarthy was elected at a special Yarra Ranges Council meeting on 2 December, winning with five votes against Streeton Ward councillor Noel Cliff.

Both of the Mayoral nominees made their case to other councillors and to about 20 people watching on in the public gallery.

Cr McCarthy said her work under former mayor Fiona McAllister in the last year - which included a stint as acting mayor - had prepared her for the top job.

“I’ve worked with Cr McAllister for the last 12 months as her deputy mayor and have learnt a lot through her guidance,” she said.

Councillors Maria McCarthy and Jason Callanan have been elected as the new Mayor and Deputy Mayor of the Yarra Picture: JESSE GRAHAM Ranges. 132060 suited to represent Yarra Ranges Council as the mayor.”

Meanwhile, Cr Cliff said that wards across the Dandenong Ranges had not been represented in the mayoral role since 1999.

“Why is it that we never see a mayor over this side of the mountain?” Cr Cliff asked.

While he said that each of the nine councillors was “more than capable” of being mayor, he argued that he had experience in the community over his years at the council.

“As far as dealing with the community, I’ve worn my spurs in well-and-truly,” he said.

But Cr McCarthy came out the victor and was voted in by councillors Jason Callanan, Fiona McAllister, Andy Witlox, Jim Child, along with her own vote.

Cr Cliff was supported by councillors Terry Avery, Len Cox and Samantha Dunn, as well as his own vote.

Following the vote, Cr Callanan was elected unopposed as the deputy mayor.

Cr McCarthy, in her first address, said the previous mayor had left big shoes to fill, and thanked Cr McAllister for her work across the shire in the past year.

“Fiona, you have been an inspiration to all women,” she said.

“You have showed that having a baby as a councillor is achievable - having a second baby as mayor showed the community your spirit and dedication to your role as mayor.”

She said she would be taking on the role fulltime and that her first concern was working with and advocating for the wider Yarra Ranges community.

Cr Callanan said that he would offer the new mayor support, guidance, and a different pointof-view when needed.

He said that he would continue working as a paramedic during his time as deputy, but that he had more time available to dedicate to the job.

For Cr Callanan, one of the biggest issues to focus on would be roads, and both the mayor and the deputy said they would work through a potential cap on rates enforced by the new Labor government.

The members of the public gallery were almost entirely friends and family gathered to support Cr McCarthy, with Evelyn MP Christine Fyffe making an appearance to support the new mayor.

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By JESSE GRAHAM CAPPING off the year’s events for Healesville’s 150th, an upand-coming writer will be announced as the winner of Exit Theatre’s scriptwriting competition this weekend.

The My Place, My People Scriptwriting Competition awards night will be held in the Memo Hall’s Billiards Room from 2pm on Sunday 14 December.

At the awards night, a winner will be declared for Exit Theatre’s My Place, My People competition, which was kicked off in March this year under the banner of Healesville’s 150th birthday.

Writers had one brief for their scripts - to create a play with themes relating to past and present issues in Healesville and the wider community.

The overall winner will have their play performed live

by Exit Theatre at a future date, and event organisers Beata and Kristof Kaczmarek have urged residents to come along.

Veteran actor John Wood will assist with the presentations and read an excerpt from the winning script, along with Exit Theatre’s Suhasini Seelin, Elizabeth O’Callaghan, Billy Minshull-Gardner and Kristof Kaczmarek.

Mr and Mrs Kaczmarek said the aim of the competition was to bring together creative members of the community to highlight their skills and work towards a community-based stage production.

Music will be performed on the night by Roman Syrek.

For more information, or to book for the free event, email theatre.exit@gmail.com.

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UPPER Yarra’s ARTrageous Painters have been working like Santa’s elves to make sure they have plenty of work for their ‘Christmas in the Valley’ exhibition.

The exhibition opened on Saturday at the Sam Knott Hotel in Wesburn and will run through to 28 February.

More than 20 artists have contributed works which range from contemporary to traditional depicting the Yarra Valley and its people.

Warburton artist Sue Sluserek said all paintings had been priced to sell and could be taken immediately - so great for Christmas shopping, or for visitors on holiday.

“We’re very happy to be staging this exhibition in Wesburn’s historic old pub where people can stop for a while, have lunch or a drink and take a look at the local art on display,” she said.

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By JESSE GRAHAM THE YARRA Ranges Highway Patrol has issued a firm warning to drivers around the valley this summer - do the wrong thing and you’ll get caught.

With the holiday season drawing closer, the Highway Patrol is ramping up its Summer Stay campaign, which features a number of road operations targeting certain bad driving behaviours.

Sergeant John Morgan told the Mail that the first operation of the summer season - Operation RAID (Remove All Impaired Drivers) wrapped up on Sunday 7 December.

The operation began on 14 November and had a strong focus on catching drunk drivers - Sgt Morgan said that as of Thursday 4 December, police had conducted 16,716 preliminary breath tests.

As a result of those tests, 28 people in the Yarra Ranges were charged with drink driving, and 753 offences - including mobile phone use, speeding and not wearing seatbelts - were recorded.

“Obviously, we’re putting in a really big effort - we’re coming ninth out of the state for enforcement and third out of the state for the number of preliminary breath tests we’ve conducted,” Sgt Morgan said.

As of yesterday (Monday 8 December), the Highway Patrol began Operation Breakup, which is aimed at reducing road trauma around the time of Christmas break-up parties around the state.

Drunk drivers, drivers using their phones or driving without a seatbelt will all be in the crosshairs in Operation Breakup, which is immediately followed

by Operation Crossroads from 23 December-3 January 2015.

“That’s over the official holiday toll period and, again, it’ll be a real focus on road safety and speeding as people take off on

their holidays,” Sgt Morgan said.

The final operation for the Summer Stay campaign is the one-day Operation Fresh Start, which will address industrial workers on their first day back to work for the year.

While the state-wide operations are taking place, Sgt Morgan said police would be actively working in a number of other operations, such as Pincer.

During Operation Pincer, which will be run until May 2015, police will have marked and unmarked vehicles from around the Yarra Ranges, Knox and Maroondah Police Service Areas (PSAs) patrolling back roads for dangerous motorcycle riding.

Meanwhile, drivers who flaunt the law on the Black Spur or the Reefton Spur will be falling into the hands of police officers running Operation Surreptitious, who will specifically target those areas until May. “Again, that’s looking at some of the riders’ behaviour with excessive speed,” Sgt Morgan said.

“Obviously, drivers will be booked as well if they’re speeding.”

Sgt Morgan said police would have a heavy focus on dangerous driver behaviour, including lowlevel speeding.

He said that Traffic Accident Commission (TAC) information showed that the majority of crashes in the Yarra Ranges took place on 60 and 70 kilometres-per-hour speed zoned roads, mostly on weekends and between 8am-6pm.

To address this, officers will be taking part in Operation Step and targeting speeding on these slower-zoned roads, particularly drivers who regularly speed by small amounts.

“We’ll have guys out there - not only Highway Patrol members but all-station involvement as well, looking at low-level speed-

ing,” Sgt Morgan said.

“You will be booked even if you’re doing under 10km/h over.”

Meanwhile, Operation Osborn will seek out drug-affected drivers and Operation Watchful will use plain-clothed police officers to address one of the biggest causes of driver distraction - mobile phone use.

“What we got told by the TAC and our own intelligence was that we were having a lot of rear-end collisions,” Sgt Morgan said.

“They’re usually caused because drivers are distracted, and the number-one cause of driver distraction is mobile phones.”

Sgt Morgan said that younger drivers and tradesworkers were more often picked up for mobile phone offences, and that drivers needed to be aware of the rules about mobile phones.

“Most people use it (their phones) as a GPS, and they think they’re entitled to it,” he said.

“They can’t - it has to be in a GPS holder. They can’t have it on their lap and use it as a GPS.” It might seem like there are a lot of operations being run by police and that’s because there is Sgt Morgan said police presence would be ramped up and drivers flouting the law would be caught.

He gave an example of an unmarked police officer riding on a motorbike along HealesvilleKinglake Road, who was overtaken by another rider - who then also overtook a truck - travelling at 180km/h.

“The guy had his bike impounded and lost his license for a year,” Sgt Morgan said.

“Just because you don’t see us doesn’t necessarily mean we’re not there.

“But if you just do the right thing, you don’t have an issue - if you do the wrong thing, you’ve got a really good chance of getting booked.”

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UNIQUE AND SPECTACULAR, TOO THIS superb architect-designed, threebedroom mud brick home, influenced by Alistair Knox, is situated on a gently undulating one acre, with managed indigenous flora.

The design has a unique, circular split level floorplan, combined with an upper storey master bedroom and beautiful private balcony which offers peaceful and tranquil views.

The home comprises a large family area, with many individual features such as the kitchen being built out of 100-year-old Jarrah from Fremantle woollen stores.

Additional features include Tasmanian

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For the tradesperson, there is a large 8m x 7m steel garage/shed with concrete floor.

The garden includes a large vegie patch and various varieties of fruit trees.

With features too numerous to mention, only an inspection will reveal this hidden treasure. Inspect with confidence if you are looking for a truly unique property.

Healesville Inspect: By appointment Price: $620,000 plus Contact: Peter Wal, 0418 319 333 ROSIER REAL ESTATE, YARRA GLEN, 9730 1900

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This lovely family home boasts a warm welcoming feel from the moment you walk in the front door. It includes 4 bedrooms plus study or 5th bedroom, 2 bathrooms & 2 living areas. A classy kitchen complete with stainless steel appliances & loads of bench space leads outside to a huge outdoor entertaining area complete with fully fenced 6 seat built in spa, TV & brand new decking & an abundance of landscaped back yard. A 3 car garage with remote roller door & full access to the rear of the 1200m2 (approx) block.

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SurPriSe Package Sought after Surrey Road address, backing onto the fourth tee is this beautifully renovated character home immaculately presented and ofering 4 bedrooms, open plan living/dining, modern kitchen, brand new 900 stainless oven/cooktop, dishwasher, split system heating/ cooling, woodheater & lovely timber looring throughout. If you need that extra space for inlaws or the teenager outside ofers a stunning little one bedroom addition currently used as B&B tastefully furnished with covered deck to laze away your afternoons in the summer months ahead. This fantastic package is all within a short walk to Yarra River, The trail, cofee shops and a jump over the back fence to the famous Warburton Golf Course!!! Inspection won’t disappoint!!!

contact Michelle Jones on 0411 085 631 or 59671277 inspection Sat 11 -11.30am (Photo ID Required)

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Ideally situated well presented 4 bedroom home conveniently located metres from the bus stop & just a short stroll to local school.A spacious living room, dining area, split system heating/cooling,kitchen with gas cooking & loads of bench space & cupboards. Great size bedrooms with built in robes, ensuite & walk in robe to master.The BBQ/Entertaining deck provides indoor/outdoor space to enjoy & 2-3 car garage/workshop ofers room to park the cars. A superb 1660m2 allotment with pretty garden & established trees.

Contact Michelle Jones on 0411 085 631 or 5967 1277 michelle@bellrealestate.com.au

Perfect opportunity for peace & quiet & only 5 mins from the township of Warburton a huge double block (1780sqm approx.). ofering 3 bedrooms, kitchen with plenty of bench space, good living area, light & bright rooms with split system & a cosy coonara for all your creature comforts. Step outside to ind a deck with distant mountain views, a lovely level block that ofers heaps of room for kids & pets, lock up garage completes the package. A short stroll to the reserve leads to the banks of the Yarra River, be quick to inspect. contact Michelle Jones on 0411 085 631 or 5967 1277 michelle@bellrealestate.com.au

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This very private character home has all the modern conveniences including electric oven, electric hot water, ducted heating, polished loors, split system & wood heater to ofer you comfort throughout the year.Decorated in warm tones, this home comprises 3 bedrooms plus a study & sizable lounge ensures there is room for all.

Delightful gardens & a location that is both private & scenic yet only a stone’s throw to the Yarra River & the warm cofee aromas of Warburton Township. contact Laird Coulter on 0419 007 917 or 5966 2530 laird@bellrealestate.com.au

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An unusual ofering with heaps of potential is this original holiday house of two main rooms plus a side verandah.

There is water connected and power available, the land is approximately 1700M2 and is clear with a gentle slope down to the creek. A short stroll to the famous Reefton Hotel, this would be a great getaway or holiday home, with room for your own personal touches. contact Laird Coulter on 0419 007 917 or 5966 2530 laird@bellrealestate.com.au

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Freshly painted throughout and with new super soft carpet too, this grand family home also provides four superb living areas, natural gas ducted heating, double glazed windows, a spacious dream kitchen with polished floorboards and plenty of bench space and huge picture windows drawing in the delightful gardens.

All bedrooms feature built-in robes; the master bedroom, complete with walk-in robe and ensuite with corner spa bath has wonderful mountain views.

Enjoy the abundant birdlife from the large entertaining deck, with shade sail for the warmer months.

The grounds feature many mature fruit and citrus trees, a vegie patch, chook pen and a plant igloo as well as plenty of room for a pony paddock.

There’s also a double garage, huge work shed with mezzanine, power and concrete floor and plenty of parking space for a caravan or horse float.

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Hills alive with sound of carols

By KATH GANNAWAY THE Yarra Valley will be lit up throughout December with communities coming together to celebrate Christmas with traditional Carols by Candlelight events.

With carols taking place over the next two weekends from Yarra Glen through to Warburton from smaller gatherings to major events, there is a wide selection to pick the event that suits your family, and your busy calendar.

Sunday, 14 December SEVILLE Water Park will provide plenty of sparkle for the Wandin/Seville Carols by Candlelight. Activities start at 6.30pm. Join in the community singing and catch up with the local CFA volunteers at the sausage sizzle.

WOORI YALLOCK Presbyterian Church is hosting Carols by Candlelight as part of their Christmas activities at the church in HealesvilleKooweerup Road. As an added gift, their Christmas Nativity and Light Display is on every night until 31 December.

YARRA GLEN. Head down to McKenzie Reserve for another wonderful night with a great band, local artists and schools and, of course, Santa.The carols this year includes the pre-event kids’ fun with a jumping castle and face painting and, for older ‘kids’ a car show, featuring some much-loved historic cars.The fun and food starts at 5.30pm with carols at 7.30pm.

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No-one is left behind

By KATH GANNAWAY THE HEALESVILLE community has rallied to help ensure that no-one is left without food on the table this Christmas.

Cheree Laumen of HICCI (Healesville Interchurch Care Inc) was feeling reassured last week as food, gifts and cash donations arrived on HICCI’s doorstep.

“The response has been wonderful” said Ms Laumen, HICCI Emergency Relief co-ordinator, of the Mail’s article ‘Hard for the holidays’.

Ms Lauman told the Mail that their food stocks were quickly running out, saying stocks were at the lowest point in

over five years, and that it was going to be hard to meet the needs of people over Christmas.

Healesville Community Bank Branch of Bendigo Bank came on board, setting up collection boxes for gifts and food and taking donations.

The good folk at Westley’s Melba Club also pitched in with a barrow load of food and toys delivered to HICCI on Friday.

Ms Laumen said people had been dropping in all week with food and said there had been some very generous donations as well.

St Brigid’s Primary School students May and Maxine Flamsteed and Joseph and Ethan Fitridge help Healesville Community Bank staff member Caitlin Judd decorate the HICCI collection boxes at the bank. St Brigid’s students also help pack the Christmas hampers at HICCI.

Asked what people could do to help now, Ms Laumen said the best thing was to just keep on giving.

“Anything that they would like to have on their own table at Christmas time is a good thing to donate,” she said.

Cash donations are a ‘Godsend’ and gift cards that would appeal to teenagers are also a great help.

Drop-off points for donations are Coles, IGA, Healesville Community Bank, Yarra Glen Community Reading Room at the Memorial Hall, Mountain Views and of course HICCI’s main office next to the Memo Hall.

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Stocked up for Christmas AVOID the pre-Christmas madness of the bigger shopping centres and enjoy your Christmas shopping experience in a friendly stress-free environment at Cortella Homewares in Yarra Junction.

Cortella’s owners, Clea and Elizabeth, have been busy stocking the store with everything Christmas, including Christmas trees, tinsel, ornaments, garlands, table decorations, plates, napkins, glasses, candles, wrapping paper and boxes.

On the gift front they have personally selected something for everyone in the family, with a great selection of toys, arts and crafts, ladies’, men’s and baby gifts.

“We have everything from gifts, cards, kitchenware, gardenware, hardware, toys, jewellery, and an extensive art supply range, just to name a few,” Clea said.

“Our aim is to provide the local community with a broad range of quality products they can source locally without having to go down the line,” Clea said.

The friendly team at Cortella look forward to making your festive shopping experience as stress-free and enjoyable as possible. They also offer layby, conditions apply.

Clea makes Christmas shopping easy at Cortella Homewares.

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Reg Builder.

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ROB HOLLAND Phone 5967 4350 Mobile 0419 389 661

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• Septic Tanks • Treatment Plants • Grease Traps • EPA Licence • Portable Toilets

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MICK 0417 350 515 - 0419 521 503 OFFICE 5964 2710 ISO 9001 Lic QEC24009 SAI Global

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0417 614 425

. Broad leaf control in pasture . Blackberries . Electric Fence Lines . Hardstand Areas. 30 years experience.

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V Television/Video/Audio PENSIONER DISCOUNTS

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Australian Government endorsed Installer

Any person making a submission is entitled to request in the submission that the person wishes to appear in person, or to be represented by a person specified in the submission, at a meeting to be heard in support of that submission.

Any person requesting to appear in person or to be represented by a person specified in his or her submission will be notified of the day, time and place of the meeting of the Council or of a committee determined by Council to hear submissions.

All submissions will be considered in accordance with Section 223 of the Act. Submitters should be aware that submissions (including submitters’ names and addresses) are required to be available for public inspection for a period of 12 months.

WEED SPRAYING

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COUNCIL PERMITS OBTAINED Commercial and domestic. Fully Insured For Free Quotes and Advice. Owner Operator CALL BRUCE 0414 302 043

Following consideration of submissions Council may resolve to discontinue the road or any part of it or not discontinue the road or any part of it, following which it may sell the road or retain the land.

Phone Peter 5966 6309

General Notices V Public Notices and Event

www.antennaspecialist.com.au V Tree Lopping/Surgery

5475, 0434 954 977

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SPECIALISING IN DIFFICULT ACCESS AND DANGEROUS TREE REMOVAL

Matt Keys 0407 657 484, 9752 1868

now incorporating Tilly’s Tree & Stump Removal Tree & Stump Removal Mulch & Wood Sales Council Arboriculture Reports TreeFully Pruning & Maintenance Insured / Free Quotes Fully Insured / Free Quotes

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Over 20 years experience in all aspects of Roof Tiling.

• Roofing Repairs • Leak Detection • Re-Bed and Point • Roof Restoration • Re-Roofs • Extensions Call Ross now for a no Obligation free quote.

Personalised and Professional Service Guaranteed

Dale Belmore - Arborist Qualified Arborists Dip. Arboriculture

We appreciate your business and we’ll beat any written comparable quote by 10% We appreciate your business and will beat any written comparable quote by 10% www.treeaccess.com.au

• Ten (10) general community members • One (1) community representative with links to the indigenous community, and

Ph: 0400 627 644

• A position for one (1) young person with an interest in developing knowledge and networks within the environment sector,

CREEK

TROY HANSEN Ph: 5966 5917 Mob: 0401 327 149

V Septic Tanks

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

SEPTIC TANK CLEANING

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

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24 HOUR SERVICE ALL AREAS C1055101-KK41-12

1300 859 829 - 0407 356 441

DISCOUNT TREE & STUMP REMOVAL 30 Years Experience Free Quotes - Full Insurance

0409 231 483

The Committee aims to provide the Yarra Ranges Shire Council with local knowledge and constructive advice, input and support on environmental sustainability issues and initiatives relevant to the management and stewardship of the natural environment within the municipality.

Applications close Friday 5pm on 16th January 2015.

CRAIG DAWSON

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The Yarra Ranges is renowned for its natural environment. The municipality has areas of significant remnant vegetation, valued townships and urban streetscapes, forested mountains, rural valleys and waterways that make up a critical part of Melbourne’s water catchment.

C1103960-JL50-13

ROOFING

Yarra Ranges Environment Advisory Committee Volunteer Community Representatives (12 positions) Yarra Ranges Shire Council are seeking expressions of interest for an exciting and unique opportunity for twelve (12) volunteer community representatives to take part in the Yarra Ranges Environment Advisory Committee. The 12 positions include:

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HYDRO JET BLOCKED DRAINS

In accordance with Section 223 of the Act, any person wishing to make a submission on the proposal must do so in writing to the undersigned

by Tuesday 6 January 2015. Submissions should be addressed to:-

Fully Licenced and Insured

UPRIGHT RESTUMPING

CCTV DRAIN CLEANING

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Further information regarding the proposal can be obtained from Melissa Lee at the Shire Office, Anderson Street, Lilydale, telephone 1300 368 333.

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TRACTOR SLASHING

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Mac’s Outback Property Enhancement Services

0407 356 441

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

REMOVAL SERVICE ฀

9735 3700

REMOVAL SPECIALIST

TREE

C936869-KK25-11

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BLOCKED DRAINS AND CAMERA INSPECTIONS

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V Tree Lopping/Surgery

C1015971-KK12-12

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GLENN PATTERSON Chief Executive Officer

www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au

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EX-SHOP CLOTHING Knitwear, sleepwear, adaptive clothing for nursing homes, samples and seconds, size 8 - 26.

Friday 12th December, Badger Creek Hall, 358 Badger Creek Road, Healesville.

9am-12 noon, unless sold out.

Cash sale only.

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MUSICIANS REQUIRED. Mainly rock/rhythm/blues. SMS name and number to 0421 148 008 or call 5968 1335.

Celebrations V Celebrants

Trades & Services

BRUCE SHAND, JP. Celebrant.

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

Further information and a position description can be obtained by contact the Yarra Ranges Parks and Environment Department Phone: 9294 6215 or e-mail: enviroadmin@yarraranges.vic.gov.au

www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au

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V Curtains

059 CURTAINS

ALL ADVERTISEMENTS booked under this classification are strictly for ancillary roles only.

To comply with the law it is still an offence under the Sex Work Act 1994 to publish any statements intended or likely to induce a person to seek work as a sex worker.

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.

Letterbox delivery of community newspapers and advertising materials on a weekly basis.

WE DELIVER TO YOU AREAS AVAILABLE IN YOUR SUBURB REGULAR WORK WITH FLEXIBLE HOURS ALL AGES WELCOME

Ph: 5968 4446 Mobile: 0407 529 902 SN1090434-PJ37-13

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(STUDENTS, ADULTS, RETIREES, FAMILIES, ETC)

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114 Badger Creek Road, Friday 12th December 4pm-8pm and Saturday 13th December 8am-3pm.

Antiques, collectables, household goods, furniture, huge variety of large succulents, beautiful body care gift sets for Christmas.

Request for Tender

Rough Heaping VicForests is calling for request for Tender to undertake rough heaping work across Eastern Victoria.

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7 lots are available for tender in the Central Highlands region, with lots ranging in size from 9 ha to 87 ha.

Total area is 278 ha.

ADVERTISERS, in this section are qualified practitioners and offer non-sexual services.

ARE YOU HAVING A GARAGE SALE?

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HEALESVILLE,

Place your advert now for only $39 and you will get:

Request for tender documents are available from the VicForests website: www.vicforests.com.au/tenders.htm

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!

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Motoring V Auto Parts/ Accessories

0403 493 754 LMCT No.10796W

Apply: Reid Bros Timber Pty Ltd. 30-42 Little Yarra Road, Yarra Junction Phone: 5967 1005 Fax: 5967 1909 Email: reidbrostimber@bigpond.com

SAWDUST, SHAVINGS, STABLE BEDDING,

Local supplier to valley & surrounding areas

5966 7202

Equestrian, Garden

C683922-SJ2-9

DINING TABLE, with 10 upholstered chairs, plus 4 door crystal cabinet. $890. 5962 4905.

Healesville.

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

Eastern Homewares, 42 Canterbury Road, Heathmont

9720 3619 Appliance Industry Assoc. member.

Yarra Valley Sawdust 5966 5705 or 9729 7782 V Computer Repairs

Local Computer Service Repairs, Up-grades, Virus Removal. All problems fixed.

Accredited.

Tim 0417 383 683 V Pets & Services

LOUNGE SUITE, Jacobean, VGC, $150. Phone 5962 4898.

METAL OFFICE DESK with draws. $50. Contact Jim 5966 2938.

POSTERS, 5 rare Castrol collectors posters, mounted street machine, size 440cm x 610cm. $150. 5962 6219. Healesville.

UPRIGHT FREEZER in box, Brand New. 150 Litre. $250. Contact Jim 5996 2938.

WASHING MACHINE, Top Loader, Fisher Paykel, 5.5 kgs, very good condition, $150. 0428 626 209 Chum Creek

ADVERTISERS PLEASE NOTE 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.

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

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LOUNGE SUITE 3 piece fabric, $650. Contact 5962 4905.

Healesville.

Lilydale

EVERNEW, Poptop, 2 single beds, 3 way fridge, electric brakes, full annexe, GC, reg. to 09/15, A45908. $7,000ono.

0418 175 057. Healesville.

in: o Community Services Aged Care Home and Community Care Disability o Change Management o Coaching and Personal Skill Development o Leadership Training and Development o Strategic and Operational Planning o Emergency Response and Community Development o And more….

JAYCO Dove, 1983, camper, full annexe, electric brakes, reg until Nov 2015, needs new fridge. $3,800. 5964 8318.

V Motor Vehicles TOYOTA, Landcruiser, 100 Series, 1999, dual batteries/fuel, auto, reg, PSI-827. $16,500ono.

0425 751 526.

CARS WANTED Cars, Utes, 4WD’s and Vans wanted Any Condition $$$ PAID FREE PICK UP

FORD, ute, 2010, reg. 2011.

76,000kms, Ford log book, towbar, underbody sliding toolbox and lockup box under cover, ladder bars, YOO-220. $13,800 ono. 0402 206 516.

OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK PHONE 9728 1044 LMCT 8887

CANTEBURY, poptop, 17' 6", excellent condition, new tyres, new awnings, $16,000ono. 0448 000 610.

Over 40 years Combined Experience

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0409 239 131.

LMCT 10167

CAMPERVAN 1985 Windsor Sundowner, full annexe, VGC, $5,800. Contact 0403 315 177.

Training and Consulting

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BUTCHER MEAT Mincer, benchtop type, stainless steal, 240v, brand new still in box. Cost $2,200 sell $750. 0402 385 692.

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$ $ Open 7 days $ $ $ CARS TRUCKS VANS 4WDs

HOLDEN, Cruze, 2002, AWD, auto, 106,500kms, tint, new tyres, VGC, 9 months reg (from Nov), RWC, TSY-098. $4,800 neg. 5962 1707.

Drive In - Min $250 to $3,000 (complete) IMLACHS - 1602 Centre Rd, Springvale, 3171 2018773v4

1300 652 070

LMCT 1229

Est. 1980

www.elv.com.au MAZDA BT50, GT, great condition, selling due to upgrade. One owner, very well looked after!

Need gone as I am picking up new car next week! ZCP-068.

Call vance 0419 133 691.

PROTON 2011 Persona, Auto, 1.6lt , new tyres, 48,000 kms, reg Oct 2015. Clean, tidy, reliable and economical. Just serviced.

RWC. $8,500 neg.1CD-8UJ. Contact 0429 068 115.

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Arena Surfacing

Pick up Powelltown Sawmill

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MOTORCYCLE LEATHERS, Mens, medium, Dainesy leather jacket and pantS, Shoei helmet medium, boots size 9. $600. 0414 584 261. Healesville.

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0414 584 261. Healesville.

ARENA SAWDUST MULCHES & COMPOST

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CASH FOR CARS

Car Removal We pay top cash $ for any unwanted Truck, 4WD, Van, Wagon, Cars and etc.

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A full time position is available for a Dockerman/Timber Stacker.

Must be physically capable and reliable.

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�� Connecting people with local sport…

Cyclists spurred on

By JESSE GRAHAM THOUSANDS of cyclists made their way through the Yarra Valley over the weekend, when the Great Victorian Bike Ride came to town.

Around 3750 cyclists wove their way down the roads from Marysville to Healesville on Saturday 6 December, for the annual bike ride, emerging from the Black Spur at noon.

Saturday was the second-last day of the 520-kilometre ride from Albury to Lilydale, with an 82-kilometre trip from Alexandra to Healesville’s Don Road Sporting Complex.

A city of tents were erected on both ovals at the Sporting Complex, with groups such as Healesville Primary School setting up stalls offering food and drinks to the weary riders.

Cyclists of all ages took part in the ride, which began on 29 November and finished on Sunday 7 December, from toddlers being towed and early teens through to elderly riders.

One of the younger riders, 14-year-old AJ from Hyatt, said the ride down to Healesville had gruelling hills, but made up for the dif-

ficulty with its scenery.

“Going down it (the Black Spur) was quite good, except for going back up it at the end,” he said.

AJ said he was looking forward to the final leg of the trip - a 43-kilometre trip to Lilydale via Yarra Glen - and that his group would finish the ride dressed in Santa gear.

Standard road bicycles weren’t the only vehicles taking part in the road, however - Marg Hughes and Steve Weeding from Launceston, Tasmania, decided to do the ride on a tandem bike.

Mr Weeding, who had completed the ride a number of times, said the tandem bike made the ride more enjoyable, as well as making it easier to communicate.

“It’s a lot of fun - it’s slow up hills, but fast down them,” he said.

“It’s very good for partners.”

Highway Patrol officers and Bicycle Network volunteers manned road-blocks near Maroondah Dam in Healesville, but did not receive totally warm welcomes from unaware drivers on the ride day.

Drivers complained to volunteers about a lack of signage informing them of the road closure closer to

Rider, AJ, said he would take on the last leg dressed in Christmas gear. 132104 town - an illuminated sign stood around 300 metres away from the roadblock.

Despite this, and the weather warming up on the Saturday after-

noon, spirits were high and the atmosphere was relaxed as the riders celebrated another day done.

For more photos from the event, visit mail.starcommunity.com.au.

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Cryptic Clues No. 7348 ACROSS 1. The words that haunt you? (6,7) 8. Open back to let the clergyman in (5). 9. Brilliant: that’s very obvious (7). 10.

Let fate decide whether to take the cat back (4,2). 11. If you don’t mind adding a page to the contract (6). 12. For marinade, that’s expensive (5). 14. On return, broach it again with father (5). 18. “Brake” that sounds like a “break” (6). 20. Toy instrument (6). 23. Somehow sees I am not English (7). 24. Showing unusual tact about one being in poor accomodation (5). 25. The masses, excluding those in captivity? (6,2,5).

DOWN 1. Wears, one sees, right through (6). 2. Objects when it’s holding me up (5). 3. Break in and rattle the tin: ill-mannered (7). 4. The joker wants a quarter increase in pay (4).

5. What it comes to is there’s an escalation in the sick (2,3). 6. Make a copy, but take a time that’s ridiculous about it (7). 7. Was funny about not being allowed to talk...

(6). 13. ...and darn funny, also, about the storm (7). 15.

She gives you a great cockney greeting (7). 16. Don’t take the opportunity when dad’s having a drink (4,2). 17. Save and make secure (6). 19. To expand in America would be great (5). 21. Stop to give the animals time to go in (5).

22. Left one woman for another (4).

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Sport SCOREBOARD YARRA JUNCTION BOWLING CLUB: Tuesday 2 December, Yarra Junction d Heatherdale, 76 shots to 46 shots.

Saturday 6 December, Yarra Junction d Eastwood Golf , 102 shots to 64 shots.

On Sunday 7 December, Billy Dougherty, d Fida Rees in the final of the club’s Ladies Single Club Championship.

The game was a very close and of a very high standard .

Billy is one of our Super Veterans, and is in fact 91 years old HEALESVILLE BOWLING CLUB: Saturday 6 December. 2014; Healesville 1 beat Donvale 2 ~ 16/90 ~ 2/70.

Healesville 2 lost to Ringwood 5 ~ 4/69 ~ 14/74.

Yarra Glen Lawn Bowls Club: Round 10 MIDWEEK DIVISION 1 - SECTION 4 - OPEN Yarra Glen 82 d Warburton 47 (placed 2nd) Player of the Week: Jenny Tyrant Next round travel to Croydon Player of the round: Jenny (Harry) Tyrant Next round host WarburtonPlayer of the round: Jenny (Harry) TyrantNext round host Warburton MIDWEEK DIVISION 4- SECTION 4 - OPEN Yarra Glen 66 (placed 1st undefeated) d Montmorency 56 Player of the Week: June Anderson Next round host Whittlesea Round 9 Saturday Premier Division Essendon 109 d Yarra Glen 62 (placed 8th) Player of the Week: Troy Haartsen Next round travel to Altona Saturday Div 2 Sec 4: Yarra Glen 100 d Burwood Dist 62 (placed 7th) Player of the Week: Wayne Edwards Next round host Chirnside Park Saturday Div 4 Sec 5: Yarra Glen 78 d Mooroolbark 65 (placed 2nd) Player of the Week: Des Ayres Next round host Monbulk Saturday Div 7 Sec 5: Croydon 88 (placed 2nd) d Yarra Glen 69 Player of the Week: Kenny Greenaway Next round travel to Doncaster Round 10 Saturday Premier Division Altona 104 d Yarra Glen 56 (placed 9th) Player of the Week: Dean Milner Next round host Moonee Ponds Saturday Div 2 Sec 4: Yarra Glen 89 d Chirnside Park 55 (placed 7th) Player of the Week: Belinda Stallon Next round travel to Montmorency Saturday Div 4 Sec 5: Yarra Glen 105 d Monbulk 58 (placed 2nd) Player of the Week: Lyn Baker Next round travel to Upwey-Tecoma Saturday Div 7 Sec 5: Yarra Glen 80 (placed 3rd) d Doncaster 68 Player of the Week: Kenny Greenaway Next round host Lilydale

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YVCA AFTER most of the cricket was interrupted for the YVCA Juniors, the skies cleared for an interesting afternoon’s cricket, where all teams had something to play for. In DJ Strachan Shield, wins are becoming all the more important as it is fast becoming clear that an extra win here or there will be the difference between finals or bust.

Warburton-Millgrove is currently perched on top of the ladder with an impressive month of cricket, and they are hosting Yarra Junction, who on the other hand, has slipped outside the top four after a couple of disappointing results. Yarra Junction batted first, and would’ve been looking for a total in excess of 200, after recent returns with the bat being under par. Unfortunately for the visitors, the script played out in a similar fashion to recent weeks.

However, the Eagles did bat out their overs against a disciplined Burras attack led by the experienced slow bowling of Adam Humphrey who snared 4/39.

The visitors couldn’t muster enough momentum with their innings, where regular wickets continually put the brakes on when the innings looked to take off. Marcus Hottes (32) and Quiton Hodgkinson (38) looked as though they would take the score on, but the pair have had a habit of falling short of the 'big score’ in recent games and their dismissals restricted the score to 9/151 at stumps.

Although 151 is a defendable total, there will be a big reliance on captain Hodgkinson and Terry Ottrey to make early inroads into the Warburton-Millgrove batting line-

up if Yarra Junction are to win this contest. This will be a great challenge for the Eagles as the home side’s batting has been its strength, and point of difference from the rest of the competition, and one would think their batting depth would be able to cover any potential wobbles in this chase.

Mount Evelyn tripped over their feet again with the bat as they travelled to Hoddles Creek. After a promising 50-run partnership between Chris Anderson (36) and Daniel Fraser (29), and sitting on 1/82, the wheels fell off for the Rovers, and not for the first time this season, they squandered a great start. Some would argue that the wheels didn’t fall off, but they were nicked by the experienced Brenton Derix.

Derix put the innings 'on blocks’ with a cunning plan of accurate bowling and good field placings.

Derix ran through the visitors' batting line-up to take 7/56 off a sustained 16 over spell to reduce the final total to 154.

The Rovers did manage to put some pressure on the home side, as captain Kane Jones snared three wickets to put his team back in the contest, reducing the Wombats to 3/44 at the close of play.

The game is interestingly poised, and could be decided early, as the battle between Jones with the ball, and the Derix brothers with the bat will be vital for both teams' chances.

With wickets in hand, the Wombats are well poised to notch their second victory of the season.

Seville has been quietly going about its business in preparing an assault on another premiership, and it hosted Woori Yallock who hasn’t

quite clicked for the perfect game, but is doing enough to put some valuable wins on the board.

The home team batted first, and despite Adam Burns (49) putting some early pressure on the Tigers’ bowling line-up, his wicket saw the pressure put fair and squarely on the rest of the Blues batting line-up.

Speedster Jackson Wright (3/50) and captain Dan Mick (3/36), turned the screws on the home side's top order. Just when Woori Yallock had gained the upper hand, the experienced pairing of Ryan Akers (75) and Matt Tilney (53) showed that Seville is more than a one-trick pony with the ball in the hand, and it quickly shot the Blues beyond 200.

The Tigers did persist and bowled the Blues out, but not before the home side had posted a solid score of 222.

Most observers would have Seville well in front of this contest with its imposing bowling line-up, and that may just be the case, but the Tigers do possess some impressive batting talent, and if they can muster a hard-nosed approach to the chase and bat their overs, they could well surprise the reigning champs.

DJ STRACHAN SHIELD Mount Evelyn 154 (C. Anderson 36, D. Fraser 29, B. Derix 7/56) vs Hoddles Creek 3/44 (K. Jones 3/28), Seville 222 (R. Akers 75, M. Tilney 53, A. Burns 49, D. Mock 3/36, J Wright 3/50) vs Woori Yallock, Yarra Junction 9/151 (Q. Hodgkinson 38, M. Hottes 32, A. Humphrey 4/39) RA FINGER TROPHY Warburton-Millgrove 251 (B. Clarke 75, J. Lewis 71, T. Appleton 42, D. Chaproniere 4/32, M.

Hammond 4/44) vs Yarra Junction, Seville 8/243 (M. Dall 68, T. Page 37, T. Smith 2/71) vs Woori Yallock, Healesville vs Coldstream 116 (S. Phillips 31 R. Beverley 7/34 A. Pearce 1/16), Hoddles Creek 152 (P. Jones 44, N. Bark 28, B. Jones 5/43, B. Smith 2/10) vs Mount Evelyn 3/78 (B. Jones 65, N. Bark 2/36).

C GRADE Launching Place 160 (L. Jenkins 38, S. Parker 29, P. Grinter 5/34, M. Fawdry 4/25) vs Healesville 1/11, Gruyere (J. Hardy 102, A. Blain 56, D. Flutter 4/61, G Lebroq 2/65) vs Yarra Junction, Yarra Glen 282 (J. Orren 68, A. Cowan 71, R. Beath 63, S. Elliott 5/113, L. Fisher 3/87) vs Marysville, Seville vs Wandin 288 (T. Thorne 144, J. Mullins 5/37, L. Roberts 4/49) D GRADE Gruyere 9/121 (D. Hopkinson 69, Ben Dunne 3/48) vs Powelltown 4/140 (Stewart Thompson 49, Jason Cornish 44 Brett Young 2/39), Coldstream 178 (A. Delima 59, M. Larder 28, C. Voight 5/37, A. Stewart 2/55) vs Launching Place, Yarra Glen 129 (J Peters 51, R. Wilson 5/51, A. Argentino 3/30) vs Mount Evelyn 0/9.

ONE DAY GRADE Mount Evelyn 4/113 (A. Taylor 40no, E. Clark 2/20) d Yarra Junction 97 (K. Boxell 37, J. Barden 2/6, T. Hancock 2/11), Woori Yallock 8/131 (G. Sanders 36, C. Martin 19, A. Boyle 5/17) d Healesville Red 9/94 (S. Gamble 13, G. Sanders 2/4, M. Anderson 2/12), Silvan 179 (R. Dipietrantonio 49, A. Cannata 46, A. Seymour 2/26, S. Darcy 3/33) d Healesville 9/88 (A. Seymour 23, B. Darcy 21, T. Martin 2/8, R. Dipietrantonio 2/11).

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CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 7348 - SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Spirit Writing. 8, O-ver-t (rev.) 9, Glaring. 10, To-ss up. 11, P-lease. 12, Steep. 14, Pat-er (rev.) 18, Arrest (a rest) 20, Fiddle. 23, Siamese (anag.) 24, Att-i-c. 25, People at large.

Down - 1, Spo-r-ts. 2, It-em-’s. 3, Int-rude. 4, Wag-e. 5, In a-ll. 6, Im-it-ate. 7, Gagged. 13, To-rnad-o. 15, A-big’ail. 16, Pa’s-s up. 17, Rescue (anag.) 19, Swell. 21, De-ter. 22, L-ena.

QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7348 - SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Contrabassoon. 8, Steal. 9, Tourist. 10, Eleven.

11, Strike. 12, Offer. 14, Amend. 18, Hearse. 20, Infant.

23, Succour. 24, Mania. 25, Liebfraumilch.

Down - 1, Cosset. 2, Niece. 3, Relieve. 4, Bite. 5, Spurt.

6, Opinion. 7, Nether. 13, Fiancee. 15, Minimum. 16, Chisel. 17, Attach. 19, Scoff. 21, Annul. 22, Area.

WET, stormy weather over the last few days was no deterrent for the Yarra Ranges Athletics Club members. The excellent facilities at Morrison Reserve, Mount Evelyn provided for some excellent performances on Saturday morning.

Even though the heavy rain meant the cancellation or hurdles and high jump competitions, the remainder of the events were completed with great enthusiasm and a competitive spirit.

A big thanks this week for the efforts of parent helpers, without your energy and support the athletes would not have the chance to enjoy all that athletics offers.

The club had three athletes competing for Team Vic at the Australian All Schools Athletics Championships in Adelaide.

Lily Peacock finished sixth in the 14 Girls 800m. James Laven finished fourth in the 16 Boys 2000m Steeplechase. Emily Noonan competed in the 16 Girls 3000m Walk.

Congratulations to all these athletes on an outstanding achievement.

Once the rain had gone or seniors turned out at the Nunawading Athletics Club track for round 7 of the Athletics Victoria shield, a good-sized team enjoyed the warmer conditions returning some excellent results. Craig Hewitson, with three pb’s from four events was one of the standouts.

This week the club has several events happening. Wednesday night from 6pm, everyone is invited to Morrison Reserve to hear a presentation about injury prevention and growth injuries from Freedom Sports Medicine. Thursday is the Zatopek:10 meeting at Lakeside Stadium. The club has a mixed age medley relay team competing.

The next round of club athletics is on Friday 11 December, be there as early as possible to help set up. Events start at 5pm. New members of all ages and abilities will always be welcomed at our club. Go to our website at www.yarrarangesathletics.org.au for more information, results and training times.

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