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YEAR IN REVIEW What made news in 2014 AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR PAGES 2-5 Tuesday, 13 January, Tuesday January 2015

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Supporters of the Olinda Pool’s re-opening rejoice after learning the pool would be saved.

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Pool of winners years ago as a fire-fighting resource.

When asked what the pool meant to them, some locals broke down in tears, while others slammed the council for its lack of consultation and communication on the issue.

Leader of the push to save the pool, John Faull, said the pool was important to locals and Olinda as a whole. “It is an important part of our community. “The community built it

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ISSUE OF THE YEAR back then, and we are fighting to save it now.�

Many members of the community became involved in he fight, including 16-year-old Faith Everard and 10-year-old Sofia Mikulcic, who made a public submission for councillors to consider the pool’s future at a Yarra Ranges Council meeting.

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Residents rejoiced in the news that this much-loved community facility would stay.

Olinda resident John Abrahamsen was among many who labelled the decision a win for hills communities. “It would have been a travesty to get rid of it,� he said.

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“We’re fighting really hard to open it because it means so much to us. “I’m hoping I can help them (the council) to understand why we want the pool open and that there are so many people behind this.�

The issue came to a head

in November when the Yarra Ranges Council voted six to two to allocate a budget of $770,000 to repair the pool and upgrade facilities in front of a packed and emotional gallery.

There was some opposition from two councillors, but it was evident that nine months of campaigning and lobbying had paid off.

Councillor Jason Callanan said that although the future of the pool was now safe, it would not re-open for some time. “We need to make sure the

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THE community-wide involvement and eventual triumph of the Olinda Pool and its supporters have seen the issue named the Mail’s 2014 Issue of the Year.

A number of community meetings, propositions to council and protests from locals culminated in the pool being saved from closure at a council meeting held in November.

The issue drew emotion from the entire Olinda community, with the pool built many

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“The community built it back then, and we are fighting to save it now.”

Long time councillor Len Cox said he thought it was a reasonable decision to close the pool following the obvious cracks at the bottom of the pool, but said it had taken too long to get back to the problem.

“We as councillors and the public are still waiting,” Cr Cox said.

“It’s taking too long, I would have preferred a response fore the end of December.” be-

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There was a minister, steppin lighter moment as the g up to unveil a to mark the openin plaque Education Minist er Martin Dixon g, was challen Project manag from the floor with representati after expressing ged teachers they had out the ‘creek er Michael Williams check ves of the schoo concern about s l and contract visiting a school mock that complemented a beautiful school deserv Wainwright and’ with school captains Sarah a “gator” as its teams. that has the e it,” Mr Dixon great teaching Mitchell Davies mascot. school. said. at Mr Wakeling said “When I saw Pictures: KATH . 128700 “It’s important the water running the opening was lous“The new learning areas are GANNAWAY a great day not through I was that school commu fabuand the new admini nities a only for Archite - but for ‘that must be bit nervous; I thought ings have updated and modern the whole school the students, ing has given the school stration build- also very ct Michael Williams was buildwhere and the the alligators community. a new ‘fact’ to pleased whole live’,” he said the community,” He said the school nificent,” he said. school looks magto creating such good that his ‘creek’ was he said. was very differeryone... except the amusement of evvibes, ent School from saying when he first visited captain He complimented the first time in it was wasn’t having five-year-old Zac who his 12 years and Sarah Wainws Mitchell Davies any of it. builders on creatin the architects and ago which, he said, was ing on Education 30 years of workright, who “It’s not real!

Department project Mountain Gate. g a unique school at lot of hard work from the result of a unveil the plaque, listed their helped that he s had been able school councils aspects of the ligators here,” We don’t have real alfavourite over that time. to incorporate he intercepted.

“I have 1527 a water feature redevelopment as the water feature. schools that I’m “Well, why did and the vibrant charge of Paying in he make that , happy Photographs of take?” he added mis- I’ve never and this is very different. persiste tribute to a passionate and colours in the new classro Tuesday’s events nt lobbyist for oms. seen a school were included ing stage whispein an even more amus- water “I in a time capsule feature before, with a running Wakeling said, “This the school, Mr featurethink the best thing is the put gether by his buddy to r when he was nudged ” he said. towater would not have for the 50th birthda ... it looks fabulou happened if not let it go.

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When asked what the meant to them, some pool down in tears - while broke slammed the council for others its lack of consultation and communication on the issue. Leader the push to save the pool of Faull said that the pool John was an important piece of fire-fighting infrastructure for the town place where people could and a meet and enjoy the summer weather.

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“The pool was built as a water option for fire-fighting crews all those years ago,” Mr Donner said.

“And even now, it’s the safest place for us to get stagnant water if there were a fire, wise we’d have to go downotherbushland - which is a high into prone area - it’s not a safe fire option for us.”

In last week’s extreme heat, Olinda residents came together to show their opposition pool closure and explain to the what it meant to them as a town.

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March, and in December controversial Tecoma McTHE IT’S a huge battle ahead his parents received the Donald’s opened its doors to of him - but six-year-old news no parent should public yesterday, with prothe Joshua Schwarz and his hear. testers vowing to stay at the site family are ready for it.

Joshua’s tumour was the restaurant is gone. until And his parents say inoperable, leaving the Scores of protesters and supthey will stop at nothing family with very few opporters of the restaurant had to fight the “naughty little tions. gathered in front of the store The bug” in his head. family hit the at around 6am for the opening, Watching him play- books and online hard, re-which came at 11am on Moning with other kids, you searching other treatments day 7 April. wouldn’t guess that he has - even getting in touch inThe first people through the terstate and overseas. been given only months to The Upwey and greater door were Cheyenne Holtham live.

Hills community have got and Jake Pancutt, who both orJoshua is fighting an burgers behind the family ever dered Quarter Pounder aggressive form of brain extra meat and cheese. cancer, coupled with a rare since, and held a fund- with raising day on Sunday.

Within minutes, the store genetic disorder, making it His mum Penne says was thriving with eager patrons, almost impossible for docthat the community sup- and lines to get into the store tors to treat him. port has been invaluable. along the footpath. stretched He was first diagnosed See more photos and Meanwhile, placards, songs with a brain tumour in full story on page and displays against the restau9. rant – including one across a horse float – filled the sides of Burwood Highway, with around 50 protesters assembling.

About 20 police officers from around the Yarra Ranges helped to control the crowds, and Detective Inspector Matthew Anderson said police were not biased towards either side of the debate.

“We don’t want to see any accidents occurring,” Insp Anderson said.

“We will maintain a presHe said that the pool ence, and that’s only because was been completed and provided old, and that he wasn’t where you see people are posure it to residents, had much of a future. despite starting the sitioned, but also just to make study in November.

“The community is sure there are no breaches to the arms, but it doesn’t get up in “I believe that there will peace. a be use - it’s the most poorly lot of discussions “We are impartial and we’re on the pool at the pool in the shire,” he said. used next here for both sides.” council meeting,” Mr Faull “We’ll have to see what said.

He said that police officers report says, there’s been the would maintain a presence at “So we’re going to get conflicting reports of themany tothe restaurant for the time being, to fix it - we’ll have to wait cost gether and discuss our next plan and of action.” with protesters vowing to be at see.” the site each and every day.

Mr Faull agreed that Mr Faull said he would the “We’ll do this tomorrow community was disappointe hold another community morning and the next mornmeetthat despite a council study d ing on Thursday 23 January ing, and the next morning, and the feasibility for the pool into at the next morning, until they fixed and reopened had to be the Olinda Fire Station from still not 7.30pm. All are go away!” said a megaphonewelcome. wielding protester.

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In November, 19 students and The Mail two teachers will visit Nepal for dents Taylah, met with Year 10 stua 15-day trek before undertaking Jessica, Beth and Abbey, all taking part in the community work at a challenge. school or “It will orphanage as part of their World Jessica said. definitely change us,” Challenge.

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“Burglaries in cafes, car washes petrol stations and He said the ice epidemic was a driver leave money other small shops that might for CAREW much of the volume of in tills overnight is up by crime Picture: ROB 15 in the to 20 per cent,” he division, which included said. thefts from cars, theft of cars and other burglaries.

“It’s about anywhere they can get their hands on money and the cats, “Right and their across the division, there general link to ed punishment on them been - even has favouran 8 cent rise in volume crime,” these is ice.” but the majority were in he said. per Local police also discovered putting it and if they saw problems with arrested a syndicate last year “The Yarra Ranges is in which ice up the same was bought into practice. amount, with stolen computers cur-there is a reason for nightand and that.

Stacey May supported a“I’m iPads. not saying it’s ice for all, was ridiculous but we few, but said 24 hours believe therein“We had over 100 school a huge is a direct link.” burglaries last year where and cruel. She predicted Supt Arthur cats dumped at said the ice problem in the and computers,”they were stealing laptops crease in the number of Yarra Supt Arthur said.

Ranges was no worse than other aranimal shelters.

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meetline survey, community stakeholder ings and a phone survey run, officially October.

TWO children are set to make an appeal closed on Friday 24 Yarra Ranges Council Mayor Fiona to save Olinda Pool tonight (Tuesday), coun- McAllister said that the results of the just two days before the start of the preconsultation would be compiled and cil’s swimming season. action in further for Mikulcic Sofia councillors to and (16) sented Faith Everard as the next few weeks.

(10) will make a public submission at “The process at the moment has been councillors consider the pool’s future as getting feedback from as many people the Yarra Ranges Council meeting. as diverse a The pair aim to talk about the signifi- possible and meeting with she said. possible,” teenagas and kids groups of local to range cance of the pool and “What’s happening is we’re suders, as a spot to catch up, hang out is apdenly in a position where summer relax during the summer months. understandable “We’d like to let the councillors know proaching, and there is an to level of interest in knowing the future of just how much the Olinda Pool means and the pool, because, if it’s going to be rethis mountain, and to this community, could opened, it would be ideal to have it open that we would appreciate it if they restore it so we could swim in it again,” for summer.”

Cr McAllister urged for community Faith said. the matter The pool was declared closed until members to keep discussing posted an when 2013 respectfully after the council further notice in November describing some extensive cracks and damage to the pool’s update on 13 October, officers on soresidents attacking council shell were identified by the council.

The community reacted passionately cial media. the “I know that it’s frustrating for comagainst the closure and lambasted processthese long how action. swift groups, munity council for not taking empathise with that,” Cr An engineer’s report was not presented es take - I can said, referencing discussions to the council for more than four months. McAllister the future of Healesville’s Indoor Pool The Save the Olinda Pool group on pool earlier this year. formed with the goal of getting the ingreatly has urgency of “The sense open for the 2014-2015 summer season. it creased and this is an emotional issue “We’re fighting really hard to open Faith pools always are - and it’s fine for people because it means so much to us,” to be strong and to have strong opinions said. it and to be very emotional, but when “I’m hoping I can help them to under- starts to become about individuals rather that stand why we want the pool open and than the issue, it’s not ideal.” there are so many people behind this.” adto Members of the public are able Residents campaigning for the pool’s dress the council for up to five minutes, as reinstatement have posted on social media part of the council’s submissions from the posto try to get as many supporters as public item in each meeting. sible to the meeting. at Tonight’s council meeting will begin “It would be nice if the community 7pm at the Yarra Ranges Council Chamshow could show support and be proud to at 15 Anderson Street, Lilydale. bers camthis to their faces and put their name Outdoor pools in the Yarra Ranges paign,” Faith said. with open from November to March, The council’s community consultation hours varying between facilities. onan included which Pool, on the Olinda

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eas and that there had been dramatic increases everywhere.

He said that police were Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs aware that were responsible for a lot of the distribution and manufacture of ice and that’s a concentrated effort by why there was police to target these groups.

“We’ve done a lot of work on OMCG in the area, Kilsyth, Bayswater, and most would remember a a licensed premises and recent raid on gymnasium in Healesville,” he said.

“We also rely on information from members of the pubic, it’s licing issue; it’s a whole not just a poof community issue.

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Superintendent Graeme Arthur, who is the Victoria Police Divisional Commander of Division Two, which includes Yarra Ranges, Knox and Maroondah , spoke to the Mail exclusively last week about the crystal methamphetamine (ice) problem in the area.

“It’s (the ice issue) is our lenge of the next few years,”biggest chalSupt Arthur said.

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By JESSE GRAHAM EDUCATION in the Yarra Ranges has been pushed into the spotlight for the upcoming State Election, with Labor announcing it will revive Swinburne’s former Lilydale campus if elected.

However, the Coalition has dismissed the announcement as a “stunt” and accused the opposition of interfering with the plans to sell the campus.

On Tuesday 1 April Opposition Leader Daniel Andrews visited the former campus, where a group of residents, former students and campaigners had gathered.

Mr Andrews told the group that the campus would be guaranteed to reopen as a higher education and TAFE facility if the party was elected in November.

Mr Andrews was joined by Evelyn candidate Peter Harris and Monbulk MP James Merlino and said the ALP would do “all in its power” to reopen the site.

He said this included compulsorily off acquiring the campus if it was sold before the election.

“We will re-open Swinburne Lilya dale and ensure that it is forever centre of learning, a centre of knowlloedge, somewhere where kids in this cal community can get those precious skills so that they get a quality start to life, and can make a contribution our to and to their local community state,” he said.

“I give fair warning to anyone thinking of buying these buildings they are not for sale.”

Mr Harris confirmed that Swinburne University of Technology would not be the education provider if Labor were to reopen the campus.

Former Healesville resident, current Swinburne student and campaigner against the closure of the Lilydale campus Amie Watson said the announcement was a good starting point for returning education to the Yarra

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Leader Daniel Andrews and Evelyn candidate Peter Harris, Opposition Picture: JESSE GRAHAM with Labor frontbencher Steve Herbert, Swinburne campaigner Amie Watson announcement last week. 117919 Monbulk MP James Merlino at the ment that, in his 12 years in Parlia“It is important that it is given the sigcess, remain in place until at least the opportunity to run its course without ment, no issue had been of greater helped her to continue her education. next State Election on 29 November any type of interference - it’s a shame nificance to the outer eastern area than “I think having an educational facil- 2014,” he said. of the Lilydale campus. the opposition hasn’t respected the the closure ity in the Yarra Valley would be mas“Swinburne remains committed to process.”

The campus officially ceased as an sive, in terms of employment and edumid-2013 after it the continuation of this process.

Ms Fyffe said that, as a result of the education provider in cation,” Ms Watson said.

Victorian the Swinby that made 2012 risk a late in was “Comments there was announced “I think TAFE is a good start ... in ALP announcement, opposition do not affect the process that property speculators could take burne would be closing the site. (but) hopefully a university provider train.” up the site, knowing that Labor would In July last year, Higher Education will come in.”

Evelyn MP Christine Fyffe said the have to buy it back as an election com- and Skills Minister Peter Hall said the Swinburne has called for expresannouncement was a media stunt that mitment.

Coalition was committed to have vocasions of interest (EOI) for the potencontained “no substance”, and said “I am concerned that this will shut tional and higher education delivered tial sale of the property with a 10 April that no higher education provider had out educational providers along the deadline. at the former Swinburne campus. former the to committed to coming way,” she said.

Swinburne’s Director of Commu- campus.

Ms Fyffe echoed this statement and exthe after sale that, the said said Hyland Hyland Mr nications Tom aim of the current EOI “Swinburne has a clear and trans- pressions of interest were gathered, said that the identify educaprocess for the site would be attracting expression of interest process Swinburne would assess and evaluate process would be to of the site, interest from a range of parties, includ- parent is designed to identify educa- the submissions before taking the next tional groups to take up use ing groups wishing to deliver educa- which though she said she would not specuValley. tional providers that are serious about step with the site sale. tion at the campus. late on the result of the process. being located at the Lilydale campus,” She said that her experience of travannouncethe at including said settings, Merlino policy Mr “Current elling to the city to study was difficult, approvals with respect to the EOI pro- she said. and having the Lilydale campus open

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THE Mail covered a wide range of local issues in 2014, and the overwhelming community spirit of locals was again a common thread.

The beginning of the year saw environmental issues such as slime taking over picturesque Emerald Lake Park and a proposal to move high voltage powerlines underground to minimise their risk as a fire hazard.

Fire awareness and preparedness was present throughout the entire year as locals and authorities alike geared up for an especially dangerous fire season.

In December, Mount Evelyn CFA’s Officer in Charge, Rick Ventrella said it was important residents did not become complacent in ensuring their properties were fire-ready.

“It’s all about the simple things you can do - have a fire plan, leave early, clear your property and ensure you have a battery operated radio in case the power goes out,” he told The Mail.

But the biggest issues of this year were ones where residents stepped up and took on the authorities or big business to fight for their town.

After many months of intense opposition from members of the local community, Tecoma McDonald’s opened its doors in April 2014.

There were mixed emotions as some embraced the new business for the creation of new jobs, however many stayed strong in their opposition to the franchise.

Ten months on and a small group of protesters still frequent the site to show their opposition.

Regular protester Baba Desi says he hopes the building will one day be converted into a community facility.

“The building could be used as an arts centre for young people in the area. We have plenty of sporting facilities, but it would be useful to have an arts centre out here.”

Taking the title of The Mail’s 2014 Issue of the Year was the campaign to save the Olinda Pool, which ended in victory for community campaigners in November.

Much to the delight of a group of passionate locals, the pool will be re-opened after significant refurbishment.

We celebrated the outstanding achievements of many within the Dandenong Ranges, local athletes who represented Australia at the Commonwealth Games as well as heroes who helped within the community with removing graffiti, or the Tecoma Traders Association who worked tirelessly to revitalise their town.

The 75th anniversary of the Angliss Hospital was celebrated in June as well as many funding wins throughout the year, including a vote to keep Family Day Care services within the Yarra Ranges alive and ongoing funding for Melba Support Services.

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Issues that made the year drug-related crime, such as theft, assault and family violence, as a result of increased usage.

Dr Matthew Frei told The Mail in September that there was an expectation from the community that something needed to be done to stop the growing ‘ice epidemic.’

“Many people are affected by the ice problem, whether it be knowing someone who is struggling with addiction or affected by crime linked to drug abuse.

“People don’t start using meth because they want their teeth to fall out, or thinking they have bugs in their brains. It’s for that sense of euphoria – so finding the reasons these people start using these things will help get to the root of the problem.”

The war against ice will continue into 2015.

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Olinda Pool AFTER a long battle, Olinda was celebrating last November after halting the closure of its local pool.

The Olinda pool was saved on Tuesday, 11 November when the Yarra Ranges Council voted six to two to allocate a budget of $770,000 to repair the pool and upgrade facilities.

This followed a long fight that saw the Olinda community rally to stop the closure of the ageing pool.

Save the Olinda Pool committee member Narelle Everand said it was great to see the people of Olinda take such a passionate stand.

“To be able to get so many people together, it’s a sign that we have a strong message.”

Councillor Jason Callanan said af-

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It’s wonderful that they are going to keep a community resource going; that’s what it’s all about ... community…

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ter the meeting that the council could not overlook the overwhelming support from the community to re-open the pool.

He called for a budget made up of 60 per cent council funding and the balance from external sources - including any state or federal government support.

Olinda resident John Abrahamsen told The Mail that the decision was a win for common sense and for the hills communities.

“It’s wonderful that they are going to keep a community resource going; that’s what it’s all about ... community.”

The council will investigate possible community partnership in managing and operating the pool and review the consultation process.

Ice fight THE fight against the drug ice has been a major issue for not just the outer eastern suburbs, but for the whole state of Victoria.

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Bushfires THE CFA continues to ensure that the area is as fire-ready as possible especially during bushfire season.

The past year saw many steps taken to better prepare the Yarra Ranges, Cardinia and Knox shires for the threat of bushfire.

In November, emergency services personnel, including police and volunteer firefighters, joined Parks Victoria staff to alert walkers at the 1000 Steps of the potential threat.

CFA Operations Manager for District 13 Dave Rankin said the 1000 Steps, in Ferntree Gully, was one of the highest fire danger areas in the region.

The popular walking track is closed on days of high fire danger.

“We’re here today making sure that they know about the dangers of visiting on days when fire bans are in place.

“It obviously has an impact on our volunteers – for every one person who could be potentially trapped in this park if there was a fire, seven of our volunteers would need to put their own life at risk.”

Several CFA fundraisers were also held throughout the year including a family fun day at the Middle Hotel in Ferntree Gully.

Upper Ferntree Gully CFA captain Peter Smith said that fund-raising was vital in maintaining the local brigades.

“Both brigades need some new equipment; we’re always updating our equipment like hoses and things like that.

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

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Tecoma Maccas TECOMA McDonald’s may have finally opened its doors, however protests around the controversial issue continued all throughout 2014.

On Monday 7 April, scores of protesters as well as new customers gathered at the store for the opening.

About 20 police officers from around the Yarra Ranges were on hand to control crowds as the campaign to close down the new franchise continued.

Franchisee James Currie officially opened the store, commenting that it was finally the end of a “long road”, though he had not felt pressure from the protest group in the years since the proposal was raised.

“Protesters have the right to an opinion, and I respect that absolutely.

They’ve committed to doing it (protesting the store) peacefully and lawfully, and, as long as they continue to do that, then I don’t have an issue with it.”

Ten months later and a small group of protesters still regularly gather across the road from the restaurant, attracting beeps and waves from passing motorists.

No McDonald’s in the Dandenong Ranges spokesperson Garry Muratore told The Mail that the group had put “enormous” pressure on the restaurant.

“The fact that we forced them to mediation last April, after 3000 people marched in the street – they admitted then that they were under pressure.”

Iconic protester and local legend Baba Desi celebrated his 85th birthday at the protest site in October, the same way he has spent many of his days in the past year. He told The Mail that protesters would not be backing down any time soon.

“It’s out of place and it doesn’t belong here. It needs to go.”

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STUDENTS from Upwey High School have shared the gift of giving.

Elves from years eight to 10 made 80 hampers that were given to Dandenong Ranges Emergency Relief Services for those who cannot afford extras at Christmas time.

The hampers were full of goodies such as gingerbread, shortbread, mince pies and fruit cakes.

Food technology teacher Rachel Pickersgill said DRERS was thrilled to receive the hampers.

“It was good to see the students, give them the hampers and to see them go to people who can’t afford things that we take for granted,” Ms Pickersgill said.

“The students worked tirelessly and were very committed to doing something that would help others, “They were just as thrilled because they could actually see where their items are going.”

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to be responsible for their properties.

“Each year we spend approximately $40 million on our vegetation management program inspecting and then clearing about 135,000 trees from 49,000 kilometres of powerlines throughout our network to ensure a safe and reliable supply of electricity to customers,” Ms Penaluna said.

“Property owners also have a responsibility to keep vegetation clear from their service cable or private electric lines supplying their property.”

With summer comes stronger

winds and heavy rains, so now is the time to clear trees and branches that come too close to powerlines.

Vegetation that is too close to electrical equipment increases the risk of electrocution and fire.

Ms Penaluna warns property owners against climbing power poles, or pruning too close to powerlines to avoid injury.

Instead suitably trained contractors should be contacted to carry out risky clearing work.

AusNet Services has a number of suggestions to manage summer storms and power outages.

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Students and teachers from Upwey High School with their Christmas hampers. 132434 DRERS as part of Upwey High School’s community based learning program.

Ms Pickersgill said the students are keen to repeat the program this year.

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A NEW book featuring photos of the Dandenong Ranges without trees has been released by the Sherbrooke Foothills Historical Society.

The book Reflections on the Past: The Changing Landscape of the Dandenongs 1890s-1920s by John Waterhouse features over 200 photos of the Dandenongs from the 1890s to the 1920s.

During the 1890s the government released land for settlement in the Dandenong Ranges that saw the widespread felling of trees for farming.

The book covers all the villages from Ferntree Gully to Olinda,

with 10-15 photos of each town.

President of the Sherbrooke Foothills Historical Society Phil Garland says he hopes the book will get people interested in the history of the area.

“It is not generally known that all the trees in the Dandenongs were felled. People think that trees are 100 years old, but the majority of trees are only 100 years old.”

Mr Garland says the book also showed the difficulties faced by people living in the Dandenongs in those times.

“It was a hard, hard, hard life back then. Would you like to live in a bark hut on the side of a hill?”

Author John Waterhouse.

“People think it was a romantic life, but it wasn’t romantic living in the Dandenongs in the 1890s.”

The Sherbrooke Foothills Historical Society has previously published three other books on local history.

cy contact details easily available and ensure mobile phones are fully charged.

They should have fully charged torches and a battery-operated radio, and ensure they know how to manually operate electric garage doors.

Homes that rely on mains electricity for their water supply should have a back-up pump.

Property owners are encouraged to alert authorities if they see trees that risk damaging powerlines and to stay away from fallen trees.

See the AusNet Services website for more information on how to prepare properties for summer storms.

Hall access ramped up WHEN the Upwey community hosted a disability information night in the 1st Upwey Scout Group’s hall and two people in wheelchairs struggled to get into the venue, residents knew something had to be done.

The lack of access ramps meant heavy wheelchairs had to be carried inside, and the chairs had difficulty crossing the weak decking.

The Scout group approached Yarra Ranges Council which agreed to fund the $26,000 installation of new decking and a wheelchair ramp.

The 1st Upwey Scout Group chairman Judith Liddell said the upgraded facilities would benefit the whole Upwey community.

The hall is regularly used by the Scouts, the Grassroots Market traders and local community groups.

Ms Liddell said wheelchairbound people would no longer have problems accessing the hall.

“Now there is easy wheelchair access,” she said.

The 1st Upwey Scout Group was founded in 1952. The Scout Hall was built by the Upwey community, with members taking out mortgages to fund the building.

Ms Liddell said that since the hall was built it had been maintained by the group but that council assistance was needed for the latest upgrade.

“Huge amounts of money have been put out by the Scout community,” Ms Liddell said.

“We’re a bit like a family - we have to work hard together to maintain the hall.”

The Scout Group has also pitched in to buy new doors for the hall at the cost of $2000.

The new facilities were officially opened on 22 November, at the Upwey Grassroots Market.

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Cat gets trapped

By JESSE GRAHAM A MONTROSE pet owner has warned residents to beware of dangerous and illegal traps in bushland after an horrific incident late last year.

Deborah Fisher’s 10-year-old cat, Posh, went for a wander around the family property in late November last year as normal, but panic began to set in when the cat had not returned by the following day.

A week later, the family found Posh - severely dehydrated, injured and malnourished but luckily alive.

Posh had escaped from a rusty old rabbit trap that had crushed one of her legs and trapped her for a week.

The cat was taken to an emergency vet and the leg was amputated.

Shortly after, the family found the metal trap and a number of others at the edge of their property.

“We scoured the fenceline, and it was along there,” Ms Fisher said.

She said the family had been responsible with their pets over the years, and was now left out of pocket over $4000 for Posh’s medical bills.

Ms Fisher said the traps may have been spurred on by people being encouraged to trap wandering cats under the Yarra Ranges Cat Curfew, but noted that the steel jaw traps were illegal - and inhumane.

“It’s barbaric and it’s something out of the dark ages,” she said.

AnimalAid Spokesperson Deborah Boland said there had been two cases of cats injured by steel jaw traps reported in two weeks late last year, and said the traps caused unnecessary suffering.

“I cannot speak harshly enough about people who choose to set traps like that - it’s not only illegal, it’s archaic,” she said.

“She (Posh) is very lucky to be alive.”

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Deborah Fisher’s daughter, Isabella Vorpasso, with one of the numerous illegal traps found on her family’s Montrose property. 132415 Picture: JESSE GRAHAM RSPCA Victoria Inspectorate Manager Allie Jalbert confirmed that the steel jaw traps were illegal under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, due to their potential to cause “extreme” pain and suffering.

“Many people do not know that it is also illegal to purchase one of these traps unless you can prove you are a museum or antiques collector,” she said.

“Just the act of setting a trap is a cruelty offence, regardless if it has caused injury or not.”

Yarra Ranges Council Director of Planning, Building and Health Andrew

Paxton said that people wanting to capture wandering cats could get humane traps from the council.

He said rangers would collect the traps once the animal was caught and attempt to contact the owner, or take the animal to AnimalAid to be collected.

Under the cat curfew, cats must be confined to their owner’s property at all times.

Ms Fisher told the Mail in December that Posh was already on the mend and had begun to wander around the property again.

AN ICONIC moment in Puffing Billy’s history was marked at the end of last year, when a group of young enthusiasts organised a 60th anniversary celebration of the railway’s revival.

On Saturday 13 December about 1500 people visited Puffing Billy to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Puffing Billy’s Young Sun Special train rides.

The Young Sun Special event was held on 11 December 1954, after the decision was made to close the railway line due to a landslide the year before.

More than 30,000 people turned out to farewell Puffing Billy, and the popularity of the event helped to establish the Puffing Billy Preservation Society, which kept the railway running.

A festival was put on in Emerald by the Young Sun Special Organising Committee - a group of six volunteers under 35 - which included live music, carnival rides and live steam displays.

An official recreation train was even hauled on the day by a

replica locomotive of the 3A - the engine that hauled the original Young Sun Special.

Organising committee member Max Bracher told the Mail that the event hosted VIPs people who were at the original Young Sun Special 60 years before.

“There were some tears shed,” Mr Bracher said.

He said that the trains brought about 1500 people to Emerald and that with the summer day sitting at 29 degrees, the weather was perfect for a celebration.

Puffing Billy Railway CEO John Robinson paid tribute to the organising committee for bringing the history of the railway to life.

“It’s heartening to see their dedication and enthusiasm, especially since they are the future of the railway,” he said.

The committee spent about 13 months preparing for the anniversary event.

For the full history of the railway, visit www.puffingbilly.com. au.

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’LAVENDER COTTAGE’ THIS double-storey Sassafras character classic epitomises hills living and has been beautifully updated for today’s lifestyle, while retaining its elegant period detailing.

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From the outside, this property blends perfectly within the hillside environment. Once inside you are hit with the wow factor. Featuring: split level design, loor to ceiling windows, polished loorboards, 3 bedrooms (master with WIR & ensuite), kitchen with granite benches & s/s appliances and 2 sep living zones. upstairs is the 4th bedroom/studio/study and entertaining deck.

Contact sam adamson on 0421 023 760 or 9754 6888 Inspection saturday 11:30am-12:00pm (Photo Id required)

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an elegant entry foyer leads you into the home that contains 3 bdrms, formal lounge, dble glass doors, lge oFP & dining room with ire place, 12 ft ceilings, wood panelling & leadlight windows & doors. the renovated kitchen has granite benchtops & a 900mm smeg oven. Landscaped, old world gardens, dry stone walls, lat, green lawns, a creek & 7 water tanks create a gardeners paradise!

With so many options for a growing family, this home has 4 bedrooms over 2 levels, study, 2 bathrooms, a bright sunny lounge with large windows, freshly painted, new carpets. retro kitchen & meals area, bungalow/home oice/studio, underhouse storage, 2 garden sheds, solar panels, wide timber decking and an ideal location complete this property and make it a home well worth looking at.

Contact sharyn Chandler on 0439 882 442 or 9754 6888 Inspection Contact agent (Photo iD required)

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enjoying distant views of the Patch valley and Dandenong ranges, ensuring complete privacy from the world, this exclusive robin boyd architecturally designed residence presents you with peaceful seclusion behind a long driveway and discrete entrance. The dramatic roof line with loor to ceiling windows capture abundant natural light throughout the entire family home. a formal entrance of the grand hallway lowing gracefully into the lounging room, sunroom and formal dining expressing classic period details. this edgy contemporary home allows easy living and lows beautifully onto the outdoor entertaining deck with electronic awning that stretches out to the established parklike gardens. When Robin Boyd expressed his amazing talent with a face lift to the original cottage, it conceptualised a home which would capture the stunning views. set on 1 1/2 acres (approx) and combining rolling lawns, formal gardens, together with ample accommodation for vehicles with dual access to the property.

4 BED 2 BATH 2 W.C. 1 STUDY 2 CAR LANDSIZE - 6078sqm Contact trevor Bell on 0418 333 580 or 9751 2375 inspection By Private appointment (Photo Id Required)

if your deinition of the ‘good life’ is actually a quiet life, then this home is a deinite ‘must see’. resting ever so peacefully of one of the best streets in Sassafras, this fully featured home is within an easy walk to the village and the charming cafés and shops together with the kinder and primary school for families with young children. The charming focal point of this 4 bedroom family home is a central paved atrium ensuring an abundance of natural light throughout the living areas and hallway.

Set on a leafy 3279m2 with level grassed play space plus a fully tiled in-ground salt water pool, ideal with the summer upon us.

There are also two toe toasting log ires in the lounge and family room areas. a generous kitchen with electric range incorporating double oven, separate pantry and a euro laundry opening out into the meals area and beyond to the tiled family room, which also has direct access to the central atrium.

4 BED 2 BATH 2 W.C. 2 CAR LANDSIZE - 3279sqm Contact trevor Bell on 0418 333 580 or 9751 2375 Inspection By Private appointment only (Photo iD required)

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METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED THIS beautifully finished three bedroom period style home is conveniently located just a stone’s throw from Emerald and is set on half an acre of private, landscaped gardens.

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The home features three living areas including a formal lounge/dining room, an open plan kitchen/living room and upstairs a sunlit third living room/studio offering peaceful views and a powder room for convenience. The spacious timber kitchen overlooks the gardens and has a large island

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Big screen is set to shine

By SETH HYNES WITH a new year upon us, let’s look back at some of the big movies released during the holiday season.

Exodus: Gods And Kings is 2014’s lesser biblical adaptation. Exodus has stunning visual design and solid action yet unmemorable performances, thinly-written characters and a rushed, jittery plot. It’s ultimately more cohesive but much less impactful than Noah.

The Hobbit: The Battle of Five Armies is a mixed bag (much like the entire Hobbit

trilogy). Yes, it’s bloated and very poorly paced, and the battles become monotonous, but it has truly great character moments between Bilbo (the title Hobbit) and the greedy dwarf king Thorin.

Now, Big Hero 6 is something special. Not only is it very funny and full of endearing, well-written characters, inventive action scenes and wonderfully expressive animation, it also doesn’t tiptoe around emotion. With a story of surprising pathos and sincerity, this film gives its young viewers full credit on what they can process.

But Nightcrawler brings home the gold. Jake Gyllenhaal delivers a chilling career-best performance as an ambitious psychopath entering the news footage business. A riveting, darkly comical character study with a flawless escalation of tension and depravity, imagine There Will Be Blood if Daniel Plainview were a news cameraman instead of an oil baron.

Now that we’re done with the past, let’s look to the future - 2015 looks like it will be an insanely cool year for blockbusters, and I can’t wait!

Neil McLeod with Rabbits Have Lots of Sex; Priests Pray to Statues. 132399 Picture: ROB CAREW

Artists make a confession

By KATH GANNAWAY

Art drawn from Asia

By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM ASIAN-INSPIRED art will be the focus of an exhibition opening in Olinda later this month.

Emerald based artist John Dudley is proudly exhibiting his most recent works in “Echoes of Cathay - Recollections of a Sinophile,” drawing on his experiences studying the oriental painting techniques of both China and Japan.

The exhibition opened on Sunday 14 December. The opening featured Connie Walker OAM, co-founder and first president of the Waverley Arts Society, as a guest speaker.

Both John and his artist wife, June Burnett, were members of the prestigious “Twenty Melbourne Painters Society” until their retirement in 2014.

John has developed his own unique style of Chinese ab-

stracts, drawing the praise and admiration of many who view his art. He has studied with artists such as Shirley Bourne OAM and Brian Gilligan.

The exhibition will run until mid-January. Opening hours are 10am-5pm every day except Tuesday. Arvy’s Place Gallery and Fine Framing is located at 540 Mt Dandenong Tourist Road, Olinda. For more information contact 9751 0566.

AN EXHIBITION of paintings by Felice Cipriani and Neil McLeod that opened at Burrinja in Upwey late last year is an exceptional collaboration of two unique talents.

The Confessional Box is a collection of new, abstract, collaborative paintings by Cipriani and McLeod, artists recognised as two of the real innovators in the world art scene.

The men have collaborated for the first time in a series of hand-painted photographs,

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Mr McLeod said there is a serious side to the comedians in them.

“We have admiration for creativity at all levels and a profound dignity for artists worldwide,” he said as the works were hung ahead of the opening last week.

Yarra Ranges residents, and visitors, have a premier opportunity to view the works of these two acclaimed artists over December and January.

The Confessional Box is at Jambi Gallery, Burrinja in Upwey until 18 January.

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

Diet seminar

$22. Call Bev on 0449 654 343.

Weight meeting

INSPIRO will be hosting a healthy eating seminar to separate fact from fiction about popular diets, featuring accredited dieticians and nutritionists, on Tuesday 10 February from 5-6.30pm. The seminar will be held at Inspiro, 17 Clarke Street, Lilydale, and entry is $5. Bookings are essential by 1 February. Call 9738 8801 or visit inspire.org.au.

Building course

THE TAKE Off Weight Naturally (TOWN) Club is looking for men and women to come on board.

The club meets from 10.45am to 12.15pm on Tuesday mornings at Mount Evelyn RSL, 49 Birmingham Road. Phone Joan on 9737 0397.

Holiday art

ACTORS, singers, soloists, concertina players, woodwind, brass and percussion players wanted for Bells of Peace Project. Please visit www.drmc.org.au and register now for an Anzac Centenary project, or call Bev on 0400 995 493.

A KIDS’ Holidays Art program will run from 14-22 January for children aged 6-12 at Studio 2, Burrinja. Watercolours, shading, tie-dye, sun-dye, dolls and drawing with dyes will all be covered in the program. Entry from $16-

drawings and paintings.

Mr McLeod has used and evolved a unique technique in photography and in this exhibition Mr Cipriani, an Italianborn artist, has used his amazing skills to paint over Mr McLeod’s images, resulting in amazing beauty.

Many of the artworks will be shown in China during 2015 starting at Guan Shan Yue Art Museum in Shenzhen and followed by shows at Guangzhou University, then to Chongqing and Beijing.

During 2016 the exhibition will move to Russia.

A STONE wall building course for beginners will be held in Kallista on Tuesday 3 and Thursday 5 February from 7.30-9pm and on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 February from 8.30am-3pm. Lunch is included.

Call Paul on 0412 812 144 or visit www,forestedgestone.com.au.

Players wanted

Childcare EMERALD Community House is offering childcare on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Phone 5968 3881 or email emhouse@iinet.net.au.

New club THE newly-formed not-for-profit club meets on Fridays from 7.30-9pm at The Hub, lower level at Monbulk Living and Learning Centre. $5 for mem-

bers, $10 for visitors or $40 annual fee. All ages are welcome. Call Jenie on 9752 1213.

Emerald market EMERALD Market is held on the third Sunday of the month on Kilvington Drive, from 9am-3pm. Phone 5968 3881 or visit emeraldcommunityhouse.org.au for details.

African drums AFRICAN drumming classes will be held on Wednesday evenings at the Tin Shed in Belgrave, with beginners classes from 6.30pm-7.30pm, $15 for concession holders or $18 for adults, and intermediate classes from 7.30-9pm for $18 for concessions or $20 for adults. Phone 0421 150 255.

Kallista kinder KALLISTA Kindergarten has limited vacancies for 2015 for its Reggio Emilia inspired program including Nature Kinder for 15 hours per week for fouryear-olds and five hours per week for three-year-olds. For further information contact enrolments on 0408 536 087, visit www.kallistakindergarten. com.au or email enrolment@kallistakindergarten.com.au.

Occasional childcare AN OCCASIONAL childcare program with no lock-in contracts is being offered by Selby Community House on Wednesdays from 9.30am-12.30pm or on Fridays from 9.30am-1.30pm.

Call 9754 2039 or email selby@selbyhouse.com.au.

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BAV BARROW AUDIO VISUAL Specialising in Fringe area reception problems in the Dandenong Ranges. ➢ 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

Call Terry 5968 4652 0419 528 472

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Road Management Act 2004 Road Management Plan Amendment Yarra Ranges Council has amended its Road Management Plan in accordance with Section 54(6) of the Road Management Act 2004, effective 10 December 2014.

The purpose and general purport of the amendment, consistent with the role, functions and responsibilities of Yarra Ranges Council as a Road Authority under the Act, is to ensure that the standards in relation to, and the priorities to be given to, the inspection, maintenance and repair of the roads, roadways, pathways, road infrastructure or road related infrastructure to which the Yarra Ranges Council’s Road Management Plan applies are appropriate. The amendment is also consistent with the recommendations of the review of the Road Management Plan 2009.

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By STEVE BROWN FTGDCA JOHNSON Park inflicted the first loss of the season to competition leader The Basin in a close encounter at Fairpark to complete round nine of the Reeves Shield.

With inclement weather holding off, The Basin took first use of the wicket posting 5/164 with Scott Vozzo 46 not out and Ron Heskes 36 top scoring for the Bears.

Their innings included four run outs.

The Sharks started their innings cautiously

Town goes to town

By DENNIS FULLER WITH the promise of severe rain conditions, lightning and tinea at Emerald Gold Club last Saturday, the members rolled out in force to compete for January’s VGL monthly medal.

All were expectant and excitedly agog but it was Steve Town (16) who showed a level of “agogitude” that the rest of the field could not match. His nett 68 was the top of A Grade and the rest of the field.

B Grade saw the resurgence of Graeme White (17) after a sabbatical on the Murray River courses when he topped that pile with 67.

Ross Martin (13) had 68, Ben Balfour (17) 69 and Peter Clowes (17) and his offsider Leigh Morison (17) both played to their handicaps for 70.

John Fisher was nearest the pin on the 4th, Dave Mackey the 7th, Clowes the 12th while Ken Hill was best on the 13th and the pro pin 18th.

In the ladies’ event it was Brianna McCoy to the fore again for a powerful win over Irene Cranston in second place but quite a distance back.

On Wednesday when the Overly Fastidious Golfers turned up it was newcomer, Gerran Wright (33), who stole the show and the cash when he came in with a nett 63. Ken Sumsion (28) was next on 66, followed by Dennis Fuller (13) on 67 and Peter Clowes (15) came in with 69.

Next Saturday is a special day for the club when the AGM is held at 8am, followed by 18 holes of stableford before the members sit down to a delicious lunch while the 2014 trophy presentation is endured.

Solution No. 4015 5 1 7 8 9 2 3 4 6

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CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 7353 - SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Taking up. 6, Ne-a-t. 8, Left. 9, F-oret-old. 10, St-one. 11, Ro-os-ts. 13, Tissu-e. 15, I-nsu-re. 17, S’ta-tic (rev). 19, Poppy. 22, Envis-age. 23, Tape. 24, Rest. 25, Tr-end-i-l-y.

Down - 2, A-dept. 3, Int-end-s. 4, Gift. 5, Port-ra-it. 6, Notso. 7, All-star. 12, Pen-chant. 14, Intense. 16, S-potted. 18, Twist. 20, Pu-pil (rev). 21, Peke (peek).

QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7353 - SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Trespass. 6, Evil. 8, Romp. 9, Transmit. 10, Stoat. 11, Collie. 13, Lagoon. 15, Puzzle. 17, Sprint. 19, Fault. 22, Prisoner. 23, Omit. 24, Knee. 25, Tungsten.

Down - 2, Roost. 3, Soprano. 4, Ante. 5, Seascape. 6, Easel.

7, Initial. 12, Instinct. 14, Aspirin. 16, Zealous. 18, Issue.

20, Loire. 21, Wren.

with the game swinging The Basin’s way until Ben Stallworthy gradually got on top of the bowling for 43 before the Devenish brothers, Andrew (60 not out) and David (38 not out) picked off a run a ball to win in the second last over.

Upwey Tecoma enhanced its finals chances when it polished off Belgrave to the tune of 26 runs with former Lysterfield batsman Nicholas Whitty scoring a half-century.

Belgrave’s Michael Litterbach continues to be a lone hand with the ball taking 3/26.

Upwey welcomed the return of off spinner Steve Gannell who added something extra to the attack with a handy 3/15 with the only resistance coming from the bat of Jon Levell with 56.

Knox Gardens (7/154) continues to impress with a hard-fought win at home to Ferntree Gully (151) by three wickets thanks to a solid 55 from opener Shannon Small.

In the Gully’s innings, Luke Bowyer compiled 67 and impressive seamer Scott McInerney captured 3/36.

Eighth-placed Ferntree Gully has now lost touch with the four, while the Falcons are searching for their first finals campaign in Reeves Shield since joining the competition.

At Carrington Park, Knoxfield held out Monbulk in a close encounter by two wickets in a low scoring affair.

Man of the match Trent Scholfield top scored with the bat with 44 in a total of 8/104 before taking 1/8 from 8 overs, outstanding figures for a 40over game.

Scholfield combined well with Scott McKenzie, who was equally impressive with 3/18 from eight to relieve some ladder pressure for the Knights. For Monbulk, David McKay performed well with 3/7.

Eildon Park successfully chased 151 set

by Upper Ferntree Gully with the usual modus operandi of Cody and Ben Morris picking off the bowlers. Both brothers scored fifties before passing the target losing only three wickets in the process.

In other news, congratulations to the inaugural FTGDCA under-12 girls team in making the VMCU Fatone Shield grand final at Ivanhoe next Sunday, and a special mention to Belgrave’s Albie Collie who will be recognised by Cricket

Victoria for playing in his 50th season of cricket.

Bendigo Country Week Squad to play (19-23 January) C. Cosstick (captain - Eildon Park), R. Burnie (Upper Gully), M. Bunting (Mountain Gate), K. Chandler (St John's Tecoma), S. Devenish (Johnson Park), J. Evans (Eildon Park), Z. Flintoff (Knox Gardens), P. McKenna (Upper Gully), S. Moore (vice-captain - Upwey Tecoma), D. Rundle (The Basin), P. Turner (Ferntree Gully), D. Salan (Ferntree Gully), C. Wheeler (Mountain Gate).

Draw for Division 1: 19 January against Goulburn Murray at QEO, 20 January against Murray Valley at Huntly, 21 January against Emu Valley at Strathdale, 22 January against Castlemaine at Harcourt and 23 January, final at QEO. Reeves Shield Upwey Tecoma 9/162 (Whitty 50, Berenato 44, Litterbach 3/26) d Belgrave 136 (Levell 56, Gannell 3/15).

Knox Gardens 7/154 (Small 55) d Ferntree Gully 151 (Bowyer 67, S. McInerney 3/36).

Johnson Park 3/168 (Stallworthy 43, A. Devenish 60 not out, D. Devenish 38 not out) d The Basin 5/164 (Clarke 33, R. Heskes 36, Vozzo 46 not out).

Knoxfield 8/104 (Scholfield 44, McKay 3/7) d Monbulk 8/103 (Simmonds 31, McKenzie 3/18).

Eildon Park 3/153 (C. Morris 69 not out, B. Morris 51) d Upper Gully 6/151 (McKenna 47, Cosstick 3/42).

Decoite Shield South Belgrave 9/209 (Baker 61, McKendry 33, Smith 3/38) d St John’s Tecoma 192 (Chandler 45, Brasher 48).

Lysterfield 9/142 (Brolic 40, Eagleton 30 not out) d Auravale 141 Mt Gate 5/66 (Cranston 3/32) d Footballers 62 (Bowden 3/16).

Rowville 9/148 (Hill 36, Dunn 37 not out) d Knox City 103 (Searle 6/24 including hat-trick, Hill 3/15).

Division 3 The Basin 6/162 (Cook 56 not out, Duke 3/35) d Johnson Park 156 (Dunstone 36, Rickard 50, Lee 5/30).

Knox Gardens 123 (Morrison 38, Manneart 4/23, Brown 3/14) d Ferntree Gully 100 (Grasser 3/19, Jongen 3/19, Pasonage 3/17).

Upwey Tecoma 6/166 (Cross 53 not out) d

Belgrave 8/147 (Paul 42).

Knoxfield 6/162 (Mitchell 45, Milligan 35, Dekkers 3/42) d Monbulk 6/64 (Casement 3/9).

Upper Gully v Eildon Park (no result available).

Division 4 Knox Boronia Churches 8/158 (Williams 52) d Rowville 7/157 (Freeman 51, Woods 53, Kurzweg 3/43).

South Belgrave 4/237 (Ray 52, Barry 117 not out, Maddox 30) d St John’s Tecoma 66 (Betts 33, McDermott 3/11, Lawson 4/12).

Lysterfield 9/165 (Ferguson 48 not out, Walker 3/28) d Auravale 67 (Carland 6/12, Ferguson 3/10).

Mt Gate 8/122 (Storey 3/28) d Footballers 68 (Wimalaratna 4/8, Croxford 3/16).

Division 5 The Basin 8/165 (Blangiardo 36 not out, Aaltonan 43) d South Belgrave 149 (Murray 30, Fedley 35, Anderson 38).

Knoxfield 3/160 (Wylde 76, Stewart 39, O’Dowd 3/28) d Ferntree Gully 152 (Spaulding 33, Manning 32, Pallamara 4/35).

Knox City 7/98 (Davis 34 not out, Rotherham 3/36, Siwick 3/25) d Eildon Park 91 (Hutchinson 3/14).

Division 6 Ferntree Gully 6/94 (R. McComb 39) d Rowville 91 (Ford 4/7).

Eildon Park 5/127 (Casey 33, Tibballs 50) d Knox Boronia Churches 121 (Ibrahim 3/32, Scobie 3/15, Skilbeck 35) Johnson Park 7/176 (Wright 31 not out, Rickard 30) d Mt Gate 155 (Fabrici 31, Harrison 4/8, Sampi 3/38).

Belgrave v Upwey Tecoma.

Footballers 9/162 (VanMourik 5/42) d Lysterfield 8/135.

Division 7 The Basin 3/139 (Gibson 67) d Lysterfield 7/136 (Polwarth 43, Thomson 30 not out, Betka 3/29).

Knoxfield 2/68 (Gregg 38) d Ferntree Gully 66 (Maibaum 3/16).

Johnson Park 5/121 d Knox Gardens 119 (Bakker 31).

Monbulk 4/211 (Jackson 62, Jones 83 not out) d Eildon Park 141 (Bowes 38).

Young athletes are back on track YARRA Ranges Athletics athletes were back in action for the first time in 2015 on Saturday.

Little Athletics at Morrison’s Reserve, Mount Evelyn, saw a very good number of athletes brave the stormy weather to compete for the first time in 2015. With state multievents championships and region track and field championships coming up over the next few weeks is was great to see a good turnout of athletes continue to test themselves in the various events.

Senior athletes competed in round nine of the AV Shield at Nunawading. The meet was also part of the zone versus zone series, so club athletes had the opportunity to compete with athletes from the western suburbs.

Yarra Ranges’ athletes were all outstanding, challenging themselves in unfamiliar events and enjoying the experiences.

Hopefully the efforts result in some teams qualifying for shield and or zone finals over the next few weeks.

Next weekend, the Yarra Ranges little athletes have a modified multi-event program.

New members of all ages and abilities will always be welcomed at the club. Please go to Yarra Ranges Athletics’ website at www.yarrarangesathletics.org.au for more information, results and training times.

Top: Yarra Ranges Athletics under-7 girls competing in shot put.

Pictures: CONTRIBUTED Right: Two of the under-8 boys competing out on the track.

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By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM THE story of Emerald is rich, colourful and amazingly wellpreserved thanks to the hard work of a local historian.

Chris Britton has worked at the museum for 25 years and currently holds the position of secretary and museum co-ordinator.

Her family’s involvement with the area is almost as old as Emerald itself, with her grandparents relocating from Sassafras in the early 1900s and her parents heavily involved with the opening of the museum in 1981. Chris says that she is drawn to the sense of community in Emerald.

“I love the lifestyle and the people in this area. Emerald is a historically rich place and it’s important that we are able to preserve these stories.”

The Emerald Museum documents the history of the area from early Aboriginal occupation and the gold rush to the present day, and houses various displays of photographs and memorabilia. Currently it is hosting the ‘Just a Few Lines’ exhibition, displaying a series of postcards written between members of the Charman family, early Emerald residents.

Involved in the collection, cataloguing, storage and display of the artefacts, Chris gets satisfaction in knowing that

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Children assaulted in supermarket

Anyone with information is asked to call Emerald police on 5954 0200 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

MONBULK police are searching for witnesses to an incident yesterday, where a disabled person allegedly assaulted two children in a supermarket.

Senior Constable Shane Cross said that a disabled person and their carer entered Monbulk Woolworths at 10am on Monday 12 January, shortly before the disabled person allegedly pushed a sixyear-old and a two-year-old to the ground.

Staff at the store called police, but the two had left the store by the time officers arrived.

Sen Const Cross said that anyone who might have witnessed the assault or who might know the identity of the people were asked to contact Monbulk police on 9756 6266.

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Indecent exposure POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a wilful and obscene exposure in Mount Evelyn late last month.

Knox Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Investigation Team (SOCIT) Detective Acting Sergeant Lee Coulthard told the Mail that three girls were walking on Bailey Road in Mount Evelyn at 8.45pm on Sunday 28 December, when they were approached by a man near the intersection of Bailey Road and Marshall Street.

The man then exposed himself to the girls, and police are asking anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward.

The man is described as 20 years old with light brown hair, medium height and build and was wearing a white singlet with orange and blue stripes, board shorts and thongs.

Anyone with information, or who may have seen the man in the area is asked to call either Det Sgt Lee Coulthard or Detective Senior Constable Amber Coutts at Knox SOCIT on 9881 7930.

Emerald Museum volunteer Chris Britton, right, with Museum Curator Catherine McLay. Picture: KATHRYN BERMINGHAM the history of Emerald will be available to future generations.

“With this area receiving constant visitors because of Puffing Billy, we get both locals and visitors to the area at the museum.”

Surrounded by historic trees and rolling lawns, the museum draws visitors from Puffing Billy and from the local community.

It is on the site of the worldfamous Nobelius Nursery, start-

ed in 1886 by Swedish immigrant Carl Axel Nobelius. The park has been exceptionally well preserved over the years by the Nobelius Heritage Park and Emerald Museum Friends Group.

The Emerald Museum runs mostly on the work of volunteers and is always looking for help. Opening hours every Wednesday from 10am-3pm, every Sunday from 1.30 or by appointment. For more information contact 5968 2152.

School targeted for graffiti EMERALD police are appealing for witnesses after a group of people broke in and trashed a building at Emerald Primary School earlier this month.

Acting Sergeant Brett Hore said that between 5pm on 1 January and 3am on 2 January, a group of unknown people broke into a new building under construction at Emerald Primary School.

Sgt Hore said the group, believed to be youths, sprayed graffiti on the walls and caused other damage to the property, with the damage estimated at around $3000.

CARDINIA police officers have been working to raise awareness of off-road crashes around forests and dirt roads, winding up a two-month operation last week.

As part of Operation Rec-Ignition, officers have patrolled the Bunyip State Forest and areas around the municipality, targeting recreational vehicles, trail bikes and four-wheel-drives.

Rather than targeting specific offences, RecIgnition was an educational operation run from November to 11 January, raising awareness of off-road crashes and accidents.

Emerald Police Acting Sergeant Brett Hore said that over 500 vehicles were checked during the operation, and added that the program was a success.

He said a “minimal amount” of offences were detected during the operation.

Lock-up call from police POLICE have warned residents and visitors alike to be aware of their belongings over summer when visiting tourist hot-spots or leaving vehicles unattended.

Emerald police Acting Sergeant Brett Hore said that theft from motor vehicles was an “ongoing issue” in areas such as the Cardinia Reservoir, Aura Vale Lake Park and Bob’s Park in Menzies Creek, along with other tourist areas.

Sgt Hore said vehicles should always be locked when unattended and that valuable items should either be hidden from sight or not left in unattended vehicles.

Watch out for firebugs YARRA RANGES police have warned residents to be aware of suspicious activity as police patrol the hills and the Yarra Valley during the fire season.

Police have been patrolling the Yarra Ranges to do checks on suspicious cars in high fire-risk areas, and leaving notices on some vehicles with information about fire awareness.

Anyone witnessing suspicious behaviour can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or file a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

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Cryptic Clues No. 7353 ACROSS 1. Going in for the raising of (6,2). 6. Trim-looking and holding a bag (4). 8. The remaining side (4). 9. Tore badly in the crease, as one had said it would (8). 10. The way one put on weight (5). 11. So having broken in goes off with the perches (6). 13. The material from which the suits are made: English (6). 15. Paddy is holding the new sun cover (6). 17. Still holding it, the animals retreating (6).

19. The flower is not for mommy! (5). 22. Picture how the vines will have developed years after (8). 23. Where the race finishes with a record (4). 24. Unwind the others (4).

25. Stop at 1.50 and go round smartly (8).

DOWN 2. For a small department, it’s proficient (5). 3. Isn’t mistaken about the final aims (7). 4. Talent is something you can’t buy (4). 5. The picture on the left, with the artist beside it (8). 6. Less? You’re wrong! (3,2). 7. Is the cost of such a cast totally astonomical? (3-4). 12. Leaning against the enclosure, sing (8). 14. Emotional in the extreme (7). 16. Saw the dolllar and pocketed it (7). 18. A dance turn (5). 20. He’s learning to turn the brim up (5).

21. “Look,” you say, “pet” (4).

SUDOKU No. 4015 How to solve Sudoku!

Fill the grid so that every row and every 3x3 square contains the digits 1 to 9

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$

ea

Rail Storage System 15pc

7

$ 99

1499

per kg garnish not included g

1299 pr

Aerobic Step

accessories not included

DAYDEALS

$

DI

Men's and Ladies Basic Jogger

ON SALE 14 – 20 JAN LIMITED STOCK

3

$ 99

10pk garnish g not included

7

$ 99

500g ga garnish not included

2pk garnish not included

Pork Tenderloin per kg

Bulk BBQ Burgers 10pk/1kg

Turkey Mince 500g

Salmon Fillets with Glaze 2pk/300g

$14.99 per kg

$7.99 per kg

$7.98 per kg

Lime, Chilli & Sweet Basil or Soy, Ginger & Lime $26.63 per kg

2

$ 49 per kg

2

$ 99 500g

3

$ 49 500g

1

$ 99 1kg

Australian Truss Tomatoes per kg

Australian Strawberries 500g

Australian Cup Mushrooms 500g

Australian White Peaches 1kg

$2.49 per kg

$5.98 per kg

$6.98 per kg

$1.99 per kg

OPENING HOURS: See your local store or www.aldi.com.au for details. Meat and produce prices valid from 14/1/2015 – 20/1/2015 in our Victorian stores. Meat and produce prices are also available in Albury and Lavington stores. Some items are sold in pre-packed sizes. While stocks last – please note stocks are limited and will vary between stores. Despite our careful planning, we apologise if selected items may sell out on the first day due to unexpected high demand. In the event of unexpected high demand, ALDI Stores reserves the right to limit purchases to reasonable quantities.

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