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Anzac Day projects

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Sioux Dollman helps Wesley Melba Club members Beryl Fiks from Yarra Junction and Sylvia Apidopoulos from Wesburn place mosaics on the Picture: KATH GANNAWAY Memorial Wall while RSL member Max Reynolds works on one of the poppies. 134644

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Interestingly, the local cenotaph shows 22 names of men who did not return from World War I. “We found that, in a lot of rural areas, the families of the men who lost their lives, were asked to donate to have their loved ones’ service honoured,” Ms Reynolds said.

“Sadly, some families were really struggling financially and simply could not afford to donate, while other men had no family here, as they had come from Great Britain or Europe to start a new life working in a young Australia.

“We realised that for many of the 47 men, this was the time to also honour men whose sacrifice had never been honoured locally.”

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Other funding has come through the Federal Government’s Anzac Centenary Local Grants Program, fund-raising

by RSL members and donations.

“We have had both financial support for this project, and physical and moral support which has been wonderful,” Mr Thomas said.

When finished, the memorial will feature the words “Lest We Forget” and a garden of Gallipoli rosemary.

Some 151 men from the Warburton, Millgrove, Wesburn area enlisted and Ms Reynolds said their research had shown that 47 of them were killed in action, died of wounds or illness and never returned to the place they called home.

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FORTY-SEVEN red poppies reflect the cars going past at Warburton RSL, creating a glistening effect that adds another perspective to Warburton’s World War I Centenary project.

“It’s something we didn’t expect,” said project co-ordinator, Warburton RSL member, Coral Reynolds.

“The poppies and grass tiles just sparkle and it’s just like the poppies are acknowledging you.”

The $10,000 project, a mosaic memorial honouring the Warburton district soldiers who died in WW1, has already brought the Warburton community together in the spirit of Anzac.

Warburton mosaic artist Sioux Dollman is providing the inspiration and the hands-on skills at workshops that have enabled so many people, from schoolchildren to the district’s elders to be actively engaged in the project.

“It’s been fantastic. Some days we have had people queueing at the wall to put a piece of grass in - it has been truly wonderful,” Ms Reynolds said.

She said the RSL wanted the community to be hands-on in the construction and finish in much the same way as people donated their time and labour in the construction of Melbourne’s Shrine of Remembrance.

“We wanted Warburton’s memorial to reflect the strong art community, the lovers of our environment, and most of all, we wanted to show respect, love and thoughtfulness to those who laid down their lives fighting to give us the quality of life we have today,” she said.

Warburton RSL president Jamie Thomas said he had been overwhelmed by the community support.

“Every time we have done this (held a mosaic workshop) people have come down.

“Some are just driving past, stop to ask what it’s about and stay and do a bit of work.”

One of the passers-by was from the local garden club.

“They were so impressed that they donated $200 for the wall and another

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Yarra Junction community bank manager Adam Whitworth with Georgia Martin, Emily Martin, UYCE director Sarah Forbes, Kaitlyn Whitelaw and Tina Whitelaw. 134664

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Bank on it

By KATH GANNAWAY

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THREE Upper Yarra students will get a helping hand with tertiary education thanks to the 2015 Community Bank scholarships announced on Tuesday, 10 February.

The scholarship is provided by the Warburton and Yarra Junction community bank branches of Bendigo Bank.

The three students are Kaitlyn Whitelaw from Gladysdale, who will commence a course in paramedicine at the Australian Catholic University, Sarah Enery from Wesburn, who will commence a diploma in youth work at Box Hill TAFE and Georgia Martin, from Millgrove who is receiving a further year

of scholarship support for her second year of studies in psychology at Deakin University.

UYCE chairman Peter Kimberley said all three students showed exemplary commitment to their studies in a range of challenging circumstances and demonstrated need that financial assistance would help ease the demands of travel and accommodation expenses incurred in studying away from home.

Mr Kimberley said supporting students towards tertiary study was part of the branches’ commitment to building a stronger Upper Yarra community.

“The high cost associated with tertiary study can have a significant impact on a young

person’s ability to further their education and some may not get the chance to achieve their academic dreams without some help,” Mr Kimberley said.

“Our community bank branches are proud to support this scholarship program for a second year, as part of our ongoing community investment program.”

“In meeting these three dedicated young people in our community, I am reminded of the quote that young people are about one-fifth of our population but 100 per cent of our future.

“The future for these three locals is now off to a great start.”

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Ser vice slashed

By JESSE GRAHAM AN ORGANISATION that provides free legal advice for domestic violence victims in the Yarra Valley may be forced to shut down in Healesville this year, due to government funding cuts.

The Eastern Community Legal Centre opened its Healesville office on 18 February 2014, after receiving $750,000 in funding from the former Federal Government.

However, The Mail reported last year that $400,000 of that money $200,000 per year funding for the 2015-’16 and 2016-’17 financial years - had been pulled by the Abbott Government.

The office, based in the Healesville Community Link, offers free legal advice on issues such as domestic violence and tenancy three days a week.

ECLC CEO, Michael Smith said the centre provided an opportunity for those experiencing domestic violence to seek help, and that over 300 clients had been through the doors in the last 12 months.

These clients included people from

Healesville, the Upper Yarra area and as far away as Marysville.

But Mr Smith said the organisation was now assessing its options, one of which could see the Healesville office closed after just one year.

“The board is really keen to keep the service open and to keep it going, but it’s difficult without that Commonwealth funding and foundation to the service,” he said.

“We hope to make a decision in April, or May, but we really need some certainty for staff.

“It’s looking pretty serious for keeping it open.”

The funding cuts, which occurred as part of last year’s federal budget, will come into effect mid-year.

Casey MP Tony Smith told the Mail that he recently met with Federal Attorney-General, George Brandis, to highlight the benefits of the centre.

“I raised the geographical barriers faced by locals that inner-city and suburban residents do not have,” Mr Smith said.

“I am continuing to make strong

representations to the Attorney-General and other relevant ministers about the importance of the current services being provided in Healesville, as the legal service’s future funding model is determined.”

A beacon of hope for the centre was revealed during 2014’s election campaign, when then-Shadow Victorian Attorney-General Martin Pakula visited Healesville to announce a Community Legal Centre Assistance Fund worth $2 million if elected.

A spokesperson for Mr Pakula said that work was underway to ensure the assistance funds were “directed at priority service delivery gaps brought about from the Commonwealth funding cuts”.

The spokesperson said the fund would be accompanied by $1.2 million for community legal centre family violence duty lawyers working at the magistrates’ court.

The Mail asked the spokesperson if the ECLC would be able to access the $200,000 per year cut by the Federal Government, but no answer was given.

Mr Smith said he was hoping to li-

Eastern Community Legal Centre’s Yarra Ranges Co-ordinator Belinda Gillam Derry said that closing the Healesville office would hurt Picture: KATHRYN BERMINGHAM domestic violence victims. 134574 aise further with both levels of government to try and restore the lost funding.

“There’s nothing definite yet, but we’re hoping to have some resolution as soon as we can,” he said.

Nestled at the back of the Community Link, ECLC’s Yarra Ranges Coordinator, Belinda Gillam Derry, said the site had been ideal for people to discreetly get legal help.

“We certainly know people that have accessed assistance because

Bridge too far for run

Cake is in the mix

By KATH GANNAWAY IT WAS a mixed lot who shared a strawberry-topped birthday cake at the popular Koha Cafe in Yarra Junction last week.

The volunteer-run community cafe started five years ago with the aim of providing a healthy, tasty meal at a price most people could afford.

Its target market was anyone who wanted to enjoy a meal with others, and according to Suyin Chan, one of the founding members of the group, that is still very much the aim.

Among the birthday crowd on Thursday, 12 February, were women from the Upper Yarra Probus, family groups from up and down the highway, a smattering of teens, and individuals.

Nobody eats alone. There are always tables with a spare chair and a welcome.

Elf from Don Valley said the Koha was a regular night out for her and her children Tao and Tala.

“One of their home-school buddy’s mums volunteers in the kitchen and so we sometimes help out a little bit,” Elf said.

“Mostly we come to enjoy the meal and there are lots of people we have got to know.”

It was a new experience for the Probus ladies who came along after Suyin gave a talk at

a recent meeting.

There was a collective “we’ll be back” from their group who said they had enjoyed the meal and the atmosphere enormously.

Jasper Neilsen is perhaps the youngest volunteer at 11 years old.

He epitomises the Koha spirit, saying he does it for the community.

He is also one of their greatest champions.

“The people are really nice to work with. They all work with the community and if it was not for them there would not be a Koha,” he said.

Suyin Chan said the cafe had had its up and downs over the years, but overall had been, and was, a great success.

One of the challenges has been to dispel the notion that it is a sort of soup kitchen for people who are down on their luck.

The model of adults paying $10 and children $5, with the option of a donation, provides for those in need.

A box at the door takes the money and how much or how little means there is no distinction.

“We are still trying to overcome that perception that it’s a soup kitchen, or a cafe for hippies, and we want to encourage more people to come and discover that everyone is welcome ... and that the food is really good,” Suyin said.

we’re here,” Ms Gillam Derry said.

“They’ve been in a situation for a number of years, and it’s been too difficult for them to seek assistance further afield.”

The office is also the base for two days of outreach each month in Yarra Junction for Upper Yarra residents, and one day of outreach in Lilydale.

The closest ECLC office to Healesville is based in Boronia, about 40 kilometres away.

By KATH GANNAWAY

Volunteers and ‘guests’ celebrated five wonderful years of Koha Pictures: KATH GANNAWAY hospitality. 134681

Tao and sister Tala enjoy their meal at Koha. 134681 The best way to appreciate what a great place the Koha Cafe is to eat and socialise, is to go along.

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tion. The Koha Cafe is held every Thursday from 6pm at the Yarraburn Centre adjacent to the Yarra Junction football ground.

THE committee organising the Warburton Up and Running event has had to make last-minute changes to the route because of safety issues with the Redwood Bridge.

The swing bridge is a prominent feature of the race which has been running now for over a decade.

More than 1000 runners are expected to take part in the event this coming Sunday which includes a half-marathon and five and 10 kilometre runs.

The Mail reported in September that there were concerns about the slippery surface.

According to WUR committee member Michael Alter, that problem has been fixed, but they have been unable to secure assurances from the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) that the bridge is safe for the run.

The Mail was told in September that there were other issues identified as concerns and that an engineer’s report had been done to identify what those concerns were.

Mr Alter said the committee was disappointed that the race would not follow the traditional route, cutting out some interesting features.

“The Redwood suspension bridge is itself a unique part of the run,” he said.

He said the committee was disappointed that they had not had a response from the DELWP on the current state of play, and added they would be looking for it to be up and running for next year’s event.

The Mail contacted the DELWP but did not receive a response by deadline.

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It’s the kindest cut of all Debra Boland WORLD Spey Day is 24 February.

This is an annual campaign initiated by the Humane Society International to highlight the importance of speying pets in the community.

It is an important day in the animal welfare calendar and promotes a mes-

Community Diary Community Market A COMMUNITY Market will be held on Sunday 1 March at the Senior Citizens Hall on the corner of Green and River streets, Healesville. Crafts, plants, clothing, cake stalls and more will be available on the day, and new stallholders are welcome. Stalls are $10 for a table. For more information, call Ken Fewster on 5962 1550 or 0409 002 577.

Bereaved Parents Support IN support with Compassionate Friends Victoria, Mary Bariola is holding a social luncheon group on the third Thursday of each month - next meeting 19 February contact Mary Bariola on 5962 3287.

Healesville Library events THURSDAY 19 February, 2pm, Chinese medicine talk.Thursday, 5 March, 1pm, Poppy making.

Both activities are held at Healesville Library, bookings on 5962 4423. 110 River Street, Healesville 3777.

Information session YOORALLA College is running an information session on 19 February at 10am at Healesville Living and Learning centre for anyone with a disability, mental health issue or long-term health condition who is interested in studying a Certificate I Work Education course to prepare and assist them find employment.

Yarra Glen Art Show LAST call for artists. Entries close on 20 February. Enter online info@yarraglenartshow.com.au The art show is on the 6-9 March long weekend, at the Yarra Glen Memorial Hall.

Cancer Awareness event ON Monday 16 March from 10.30am, a very special day for the Cancer Council will be held at the Warburton Senior Citizens Club, 25a Dammans Road, Warburton. Funds raised on the day will go to the Yarra Valley Ladies in Pink, who help all those who have or have had cnacer. Everyone is welcome, both male and female and all members of the public. Bookings are essential for catering purposes. RSVP by 6 March for catering purposes to Barbara Mutsaers on

nancies run the risk of problems during pregnancy, the birthing process and even after the kittens or puppies are born.

In some circumstances, there can be a problem with the labour and an emergency Caesarean may be required.

This often occurs in the middle of the night and is an expensive (minimum $1500-$2000) surgery which can put both your female pet and her future puppies or kittens at risk.

Even if everything proceeds smoothly, and healthy puppies or kittens are born, many people find it dif-

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5966 9137. Donations for this event would be gratefully appreciate and your name will go into our sponsors list on all flyers, which will be distributed throughout the Yarra Valley.

Craft exhibition EMBROIDERY and craft exhibition will be held a Warratina Lavender Farm from 7-22 March.

Wonderful creations created by CWA Ladies on exhibit and on sale. Exhibition will be open daily from 10am-4pm. Sponsored by the Yarra Valley CWA Craft Group. Contact Warratina Lavender Farm, 5964 4650 or enquiries@warratinalavender.com.au. Entry is a $2 donation.

Family fun night YARRA Ranges Athletics are holding a Family Fun Night at Morrison Reserve, Mount Evelyn on Saturday 28 February from 6pm. Fun activities and events for all ages including, bouncy castle, sumo suit wrestling, sticky wall plus lots of events, games and prizes on and around the track. Bring a picnic or buy a snag or two from the barbecue or canteen.

Closing the Gap EASTERN Health is set to host its ‘Closing the Gap’ Sports Day. The day will include a netball tournament and football match, featuring local Aboriginal sporting talent and Eastern Health staff. There will also be post-match entertainment, community health information and children’s activities. The event will be held on Sunday 1 March at the Don Road Sporting Complex, Healesville from noon.

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By KATH GANNAWAY EVERY Wednesday at Yarra Junction, men and women literally go to TOWN as they celebrate their losses.

Upper Yarra TOWN (Take Off Weight Naturally) Club has been helping men and women stick with their resolve to lose weight and achieve a healthier lifestyle for almost 40 years.

The club’s 30-plus members come from Wandin through to East Warburton and Healesville across the Three Bridges, and they have some impressive success stories to share.

Margaret Baker has been a member for 21 years and a graduate for 18 years. She reached her goal weight and with the support of members, including co-leader Deb Wood, has kept it off.

Members range from 17 years old to seniors and some have been with the club for 30 years, while the newest member joined just last month. “TOWN Club doesn’t dictate or recommend any particular type of diet program or regime,� Deb said. “We acknowledge that a person’s eating plan and form of exercise needs to be something that fits with their own preferences. “Our purpose is to support and encourage each member as they journey toward a healthier lifestyle,� she said, adding that weight loss generally came as a result of a change in thinking about healthy life choices.

Members weigh in at each meeting, providing a weekly reflection on how they are going. “This, members say ‘tells the story, and keeps us thinking about what we put in our

mouths during the week’,� Deb said.

Speaking as a long-term graduate, Margaret said some members found that weekly accountability helped them maintain their current weight and that they also enjoyed the social aspect of meeting with other men and women with the shared goals.

Speakers including local health professionals such as staff from the local Yarra Centre, GPs, dieticians, naturopaths and other health care professionals, provide information and motivation. “We also raise money through things such as ‘Dutch auctions’ which allows us to donate money back to our com-

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Aggies seed spill THE Southern Dandenongs Landcare Group is reminding residents to remove the seeding heads of their agapanthus plants. ‘Aggies’ are just finishing flowering and will shed millions of seeds throughout the Yarra Ranges.

They will end up in bushland, and on the banks of creeks, unless people cut off the seed heads and place them in a green-waste bin.

Secretary of the landcare group, Jackie Glen, said this common variety was a threat to the environment.

“These South African imports are popular because they are hardy, they need no maintenance, nothing eats them and they spread by seed and by roots,” she said.

“This makes them the perfect combination for an introduced plant to become an environmental weed.

“Anyone who has tried to remove aggies will know how difficult it is to do because they have a robust root-system.”

In fact, Ms Glen said a mattock is needed to remove the root ball and, even then, small rootlets are left behind.

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PROHIBITIONS around intensive agriculture operations in the Yarra Ranges may soon be relaxed.

To help address changing farming practices, Yarra Ranges council will seek authorisation from Victoria Minister for Planning, Richard Wynne, to prepare and exhibit an amendment to the shire’s Planning Scheme.

This amendment would remove the present prohibition on intensive animal husbandry in Green Wedge Zone schedules one, two and three.

At council’s Tuesday meeting, Cr Jim Child moved the motion to seek authorisation, to which Cr Jason Callinan seconded.

volunteers in Yarra Ranges would like people to replace their agapanthus with indigenous plants, like the Tasman flax lily, dianella tasmanica or the butterfly flag lily, diplarreana morea.

“These plants provide food and shelter for butterflies and insects, which, in turn, provide food for the birds, frogs and lizards we are so fortunate to have in

our gardens,” she said.

“Agapanthus, on the other hand, only provide a refuge for introduced slugs and snails.

“But if you can’t bear to part with your aggies, at least dead-head them.”

As part of their ‘Aggies’ campaign, the landcare group has displayed a banner over the Belgrave-Hallam Road.

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The Jindi Woraback program is oneon-one mentoring that requires mentors to commit to spending a minimum of one hour a week for a year with a young person participating in low-cost or no cost activities.

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provides opportunities for volunteers to work one-on-one with learner drivers aged between 16 and 20 who face significant barriers in getting their P-plates.

The L2P program includes training, a safe vehicle and ongoing support for the mentor.

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By JESSE GRAHAM CHANGES to the Yarra Ranges Erosion Management Overlay (EMO) have been put on hold after a resident argued that the council hadn’t got their facts right.

At the Yarra Ranges Council’s meeting on 27 January, councillors unanimously voted to delay a Planning Scheme Amendment for three months after a resident objected to the item.

The amendment was to change the mapping of the EMO and would have resulted in 28 properties being removed from the overlay,13 being added and boundaries being adjusted on 31 other properties.

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The councillors unanimously voted for the deferment, with the item set to come back to council within three months.

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Cr Fiona McAllister feared the change could leave the region susceptible to undesirable change in farming practices.

“I don’t know if this will open up a flood of applications, but we should be cautious about opening the gate too wide,” Cr McAllister said.

“There are no guarantees on the social impact and how this change will be managed.

“We want to encourage the right type of farming, such as free-range.”

Cr Len Cox also expressed fears over what changes this amendment might bring.

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Pages from the past Healesville Guardian 9 February 1935 In Case You Didn’t Know ONE of the most tragic circumstances that has befallen Healesville for a number of years is the fact that practically no effort has been made to add the extra 500 acres of land at Coranderrk to the Sir Colin Mackenzie Sanctuary.

Tenders have been called by the Aborigines’ Protection Board for letting the land for grazing purposes for another five years.

If this eventuates, which it obviously must do now, the development of the sanctuary will be seriously retarded.

The reason why the golden opportunity of obtaining the land has been allowed to pass is positively inconceivable. All that was necessary to add the land to the sanctuary was to make a proper application. It was inferred that the Aborigines’ Board would be given compensation land elsewhere.

Everything was ready, but the matter has been allowed to drift and drift, until now it appears to be too late.

Mr Eadie is keenly disappointed at the manner in which the 500 acres have been allowed to let slip by and he feels that this is one of the greatest changes Healesville has ever been allowed to miss. It is hoped, however that he will not let the matter rest.

Healesville Dairy ATTENTION is directed to the opening of the Greenlands Bottle Milk Supply of St Leonard’s Road, Healesville. This is a most hygienic and up-to-date dairy and well worth a trial. The proprietor, Mr C. F. Shedden may be communicated with by ringing Healesville 85.

Warburton Mail 12 February 1965 Yarra Dam Still a Possibility CONTRARY to the beliefs of most people a dam covering the rich Yarra Valley flats is still a distinct possibility.

The progress report presented to parliament in December by the Parliamentary Public Works Committee who have been investigating Melbourne’s future water requirements, clearly indicates that they should be made in the question of large scale utilisation of the Lower Yarra waters.

In view of the fact that the Public Works Committee has recommended to parliament that no water should be diverted from the irrigation areas, it becomes of vital importance that further strenuous efforts be made to influence the committee against the flooding of the Yarra Valley.

The area the Warrandyte Dam could cover would have an extensive and disastrous effect on the whole of the Yarra Valley.

Women’s club A CLUB with a difference - the Women’s World Club - was set up at Warburton last Tuesday with Mrs Jean King, one of the Melbourne organisers opening the new branch.

Mrs King explained the many advantages available to members. Big savings in the family budget through discount buying and the opportunity to learn from the various classes which include dressmaking, floral art, cake decorating and a charm school with experienced teachers in charge would be the work of the branch.

Yarra Glen’s Knock-Out Blow to Warburton YARRA Glen, the underdogs in tennis this season came to life with a vengeance on Saturday when they knocked the Warburton side right out of final four calculations.

Yarra Glen’s supremacy was demonstrated by their ladies - Mesdames Herkes, Scott and Henderson won all three sets convincingly.

Healesville Guardian 16 February, 1935 Badger Creek AT the monthly meeting of the Badger Creek School Committee the treasurer, Mr Martin reported a balance amounting to £ 3. This was considered very satisfactory as prior to the concert in Healesville and the dance on Boxing Day, the committee had nothing in hand.

The money was voted towards the provision of school text books, all of which have been purchased to conform with the new curriculum.

A good encyclopaedia will be purchased to give the children opportunities equal to those in larger schools.

To augment the book fund, it was decided to invite Mr W. Potts of Balwyn to present at Badger Creek a concert. Mr Potts accepted the invitation and refused to claim recompense for his expenses.

Film to Woo Electors A NOVEL introduction to the electors of Evelyn was made last Saturday night by Mr J.V. M. Wood, the Independent candidate who is seeking Parliamentary honours in this electorate.

At the Lilydale pictures, a film was shown, the first part of which consisted of an address by Mr Wood on suggested improvements in Parliamentary procedure, unemployment and road transport.

The second part showed activities on Mr Wood’s Jersey dairy farm at East Doncaster.

Warburton Mail 19 February, 1965 Upper Yarra’s First Church to Celebrate its 50th Anniversary UPPER Yarra’s first church, the Millgrove Methodist Church was built on the north bank of the Yarra River at Warburton in the 19th Century.

In 1894 the building was shifted to Yarra Junction, a thriving settlement in those days, and in 1915 the church was again moved this time to Millgrove - and there it has remained for over half a century.

The energetic pioneers of the first settlement in Warburton were determined that their humble community should not remain long without a place of worship.

The establishment of the Methodist Church was over 60 years ago, prior to which Sunday School had been temporarily held in the Mechanics’ Institute.

When the shifting of the church was mooted, the local publican of the Alpine Retreat Hotel opposed the relocation as its being in Warburton ‘helps raise the value of surrounding properties.

The church was moved to Yarra Junction in 1894. In the years that followed the ‘home of worship proved too small for the congregation so this time the Methodists from Millgrove purchased the building and erected it on the present site.

The opening service was in February 1915.

Advancement League Getting Support THE newly formed Advancement League at Wesburn is getting somewhere, the town is going to benefit considerably once the committee gets fully into stride.

Forty-six interested townspeople attended a meeting at the Wesburn Hall last week, of these 24 subscribed £5 each.

Several important projects were discussed at the meeting. Top priority will be developing Wesburn’s number one asset, the park, which has been neglected for far too long.

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By KATH GANNAWAY THERE are calls for a more robust and widespread attack on elm leaf beetles that are decimating elms across the shire.

The Mail reported last week that the annual problem that resulted in trees being eaten bare was particularly bad this year, with calls for individual elmowners to treat their trees against the beetle and its voracious larvae.

Yarra Ranges Council (YRC) told the Mail it had a treatment program in operation across the shire and cited Healesville and Lilydale’s main street stands as examples of trees that had benefited from the program.

There is concern however that the trees on other publicly-owned land are being left to the ravages of the beetle.

Healesville resident John Darby said he was concerned that trees around the Healesville railway station and in River Street were at risk, and another Mail

reader pointed to stands of trees at the Yarra Glen football ground that had been stripped bare.

While the beetles don’t directly kill the trees, they can cause stress if untreated over successive seasons and continued defoliation over a long period can kill them.

“The whole character of the town will be changed if we lose our autumn trees,” Mr Darby said.

“It looks to me like we are going to lose a lot of our elms and I would say it’s going to take a couple of thousand dollars to take them down, and hundreds of dollars to replace them, so it makes sense to treat them against the beetle,” he said.

A YRC arborist, however, told the Mail on Friday that while resources dictated the number of trees they could treat, they used a systemic insecticide that protected the targeted tree.

He said trees at Yarra Glen Reserve were treated, but not those that self-seeded.

The trees on railway land

would need to be treated by the railway, he said.

“We get a number of customer requests to treat trees every year and assess those on a case by case basis. We’ve had a lot of requests this year and if they look as if they are worth treating, they are put on the program for next year.

“It’s bad this year, right across Melbourne, and people are particularly noticing it.

“Most elms that are looking dead, I suspect are completely defoliated by the feeding activity of the beetle and will flush again in spring.”

Healesville elm owners, David Johnston and Catherine Nolan, said they were faced with the beetle problem several years ago and after having a weeping elm and a golden elm treated, they were encouraging other private elm owners to do the same.

Mr Johnston said their initial response was that the treatment was prohibitively expensive, but said they had found the cost was now affordable.

Opinion Seeing clearly I WRITE in response 'No’ to Narconon (Mail, 11 February) to clarify some inaccuracies in your article.

I would first begin by clarifying that Get Off Drugs Naturally was not the applicant in the matter before the tribunal. ABLE (Association for Better Living and Education) was the applicant.

Get Off Drugs Naturally was planning on leasing the premises if the planning permit was issued.

Our centre has been running successfully for 13 years, salvaging hundreds of lives from the scourge of drugs.

The Yarra Ranges Shire Council in their own examination of the Get Off Drugs Naturally program went to great lengths to support the continuation of the program and even offered to help Get Off Drugs Naturally find an alternative site. The council was simply not in favour of the specific location that was proposed.

The matter before VCAT was a planning permit to move our premises into town. The tribunal was very specific in stating that the methodology and religious affiliations of the applicant (ABLE) were specifically ruled out of contention in the hearing.

Per the tribunal, “the objector version of this proposal’s impacts tend toward the extreme".

It is unfortunate people have portrayed our organisation in a negative way as we are making a difference in people’s lives every day. We are helping men and woman, mothers and fathers, brother and sisters regain control of their lives.

Our clients come from all walks of life and all over Victoria and Australia. Addiction has touched so many families and loved ones and Get Off Drugs Naturally is fighting this epidemic.

I challenge our community to work together in finding a solution to this epidemic, rather than turning a blind eye to this problem.

One of the objectors actually came up to me personally during the hearing to say that it was only an issue of location and commended our good work - saving lives from the scourge of drugs.

I myself am a registered addiction specialist, which is an American qualification to counsel those affected by addiction.

I have 10 years’ experience working in the field. I have worked in the Narconon modality as well as others. We have a registered nurse on staff, a paramedic, and two naturopaths. Key staff members have a Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs.

Our staff who work directly with our students are all qualified in level two or higher first aid.

Our security team is credentialed and fully qualified and they have worked on cruise liners, sporting clubs, concert venues, stadiums and many others.

Andrew Cunningham, Registered Addiction Specialist (RAS) Executive Director Get Off Drugs Naturally.

Elm beetle solution SOME years ago, around Christmas, we admired the typically lush canopy of the golden elm growing outside our picture window.

To our consternation, when we returned home a week later following a New Year holiday, all the leaves had turned dry, brown and were dropping off, and the same was happening to a prized weeping elm.

It seemed that either summer had hit extra hard, or autumn was happening early.

We then learned about the extraordinary life cycle of the elm leaf beetle, but chemical remedy seemed prohibitively expensive.

However, in recent years, an eastern suburbs company has injected our trees biennially and the cost seems reasonable and well worth it.

We wholeheartedly suggest that business and property owners with significant elms do the same.

Our elms are looking beautiful this year.

David Johnston, Healesville.

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By KATH GANNAWAY PROFESSOR Peter Disler is challenging care and health providers, and families, to turn around the way they view and treat people with dementia.

With more people now living into their eighties and nineties there’s a natural increase in problems of degeneration.

Dementia is one of those problems, and according to Prof Disler, a geriatric specialist and academic with 30 years’ experience in the field, it is perhaps the most profound to deal with.

Prof Disler spoke in January at the launch of Healesville aged-care facility, Aurrum’s ‘Remember’ dementia program.

As chairman of Aurrum’s Clinical Governance Committee, he was instrumental in developing the program which was introduced at the launch to regional workers in agedcare and health including social workers, doctors, community workers and practice workers, as well as representatives of Alzheimers’ Australia.

Prof Disler said geriatric health and other services that assisted people to continue to live longer in their homes had

improved in recent years. This has given rise to people needing out-of-home care to manage patients from a dementia point of view.

“The cornerstone of dealing with people with dementia is to give them some dignity,” he said.

Asked what we have learnt about dementia in the past decade, he said the first thing was that people with dementia deserved to be respected.

“I don’t think that was apparent 10 years ago,” he said.

“I think people now are saying that is not the way to treat people.”

There are a number of aspects to the Remember Program which is a clinically developed approach that focuses on the individual.

Maintaining good overall health is one of them.

Prof Disler said the program pushed for regular physical and mental reviews of residents that challenged a tendency to attribute every ailment to the dementia.

Another aspect is to move away from large group situations in day-to-day activities.

“I don’t think people live well in large group situations.

“Most of us live in nuclear families. Very few of us would be comfortable sitting in a dining room with 20 people eating every day.

“Doing activities in groups of five or six people, I think is much kinder than everyone sitting in a lounge watching TV.” “People with dementia need to develop a consistent relationship with the people around them.

“It can be done,” Prof Disler said.

Does more money need to be spent by governments? It’s a ‘no-brainer’, he says.

“You need the number of staff that is required, and the fact is, that in most cases, it’s nowhere near that,” he said.

He says he’s encouraged by the commitment and keenness shown at Aurrum to provide high quality care and to actively look at different ways of approaching dementia care.

“The fact that business people are even asking for opinions from people like me is a sign people are changing,” he said.

Community Update Regeneration Burns in Central Highlands and West Gippsland VicForests will commence planned regeneration burns in the Central Highlands and West Gippsland regions in the coming weeks.

These regeneration burns are part of the annual planned burning program for Victoria’s forests and assist young eucalypt seedlings to regrow following timber harvesting operations.

VicForests is very conscious of the community during planned burning activities. While this process will result in some smoke, VicForests would like to assure residents all activities will be closely monitored and that burns will only take place if weather conditions are safe.

All planned burns are authorised prior to ignition and supervised by trained staff.

These burns are part of the planned burning program being undertaken in conjunction with the Department of Environment Land Water and Planning (DELWP) in 2015.

Any residents who would like more information can contact the Victorian Bushfire Information line on 1800 240 667, or go to www.delwp.vic.gov.au/fire-and-emergencies.

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Fran was the ‘Gran’ to many OBITUARY Frances (Fran) Rowe Born: 18 December, 1922 Died: 5 January, 2015 FRAN Rowe was the ‘gatekeeper’ for Wesburn’s youngsters for decades.

As Wesburn Primary School’s ‘lollypop lady’ she saw generations of school kids safely across the busy Warburton Highway for 23 years.

On Sundays, she wished the junior Bulldogs “luck” as they arrived at the Wesburn Oval for 19 football seasons.

She was a friendly, reliable and reassuring constant in the lives of hundreds of local families.

Known throughout the Wesburn community with affection and respect as ‘Gran’, Fran died, aged 92, on 5 January, 2015.

“She was a community person, without wanting any accolades or fuss; they’re the type of people who make the world work,” is how former Wesburn Junior Football Club committee member Rod Barnard summed up her character and her contribution.

Fran and her husband Jim came to Wesburn in 1984 and he became the first school crossing supervisor.

When Jim passed away in 1995, she was asked by Yarra Ranges Council to take on the job. It was an inheritance Fran embraced with passion and care.

Things were very different when she went to school at Tyabb.

She was the youngest of Albert and Ruby Thornell’s four children, along with Stan, Ruby and Phyl.

At just 11 years old, she left school to find work to contribute to the family income.

She worked with her mum in an orchard and at 13 took on the cleaning, washing and cooking for a family.

A little later she and Phyl worked at the Heinz factory in Richmond.

She was a pretty young 15-year-old, travelling home on the tram, when she met the love of her life.

Jim told her there and then that when she grew up, he was going to marry her - and he did.

They were married in 1942 during Jim’s leave from serving with the Air Force in New Guinea.

Family and community were what life was about for Fran.

She was a wonderful, loving wife and mother who knew how to laugh and enjoy life, but who also had faced life’s challenges with courage and resilience.

She was a Richmond Tiger fan through and through, famously standing in line for three weeks in 1982, to get tickets to the grand final.

No-one was surprised that she chose the Richmond theme song for her farewell, but her pallbearers, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, had one big final surprise in store when they pulled on Richmond jumpers and piped her out with blasts of her famous crossing whistle.

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for her sweet tooth, and was her grandchildren’s most ardent supporter at sports events.

Her contribution was officially recognised with awards over the years by the council, life-membership and Club Person of the Year at the WJFC, and life-membership of the Dandenong Ranges Junior Football League.

The same stoic reliability and friendly approach to the job that made Fran such a valued part of the football community, marked her as an integral and much-loved part of the school

community.

“Her friendly, caring and gentle manner endeared her to the children using the crossing and they enjoyed sharing details of their lives and fun times with her,” principal Anne Stenhouse said.

“Fran knew all the children by name, forming a lovely relationship with each of them.”

Echoing the sentiments of many in the community, Ms Stenhouse said Fran would be sadly missed.

“She played such an important role

at the school and became somewhat of a school icon,” she said.

Her farewell on 9 January was a beautiful celebration of her life as a loving wife, mum and gran.

Fran is survived by her daughters Dianne and Judy and their partners, five grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren.

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Nature strip fine tuning

By PETER DOUGLAS YARRA RANGES residents will need to wait longer before winning the green light to landscape their nature strip.

At its Tuesday meeting, Yarra Valley councillors opted to defer ‘The Guidelines for Nature Strip Landscaping in Yarra Ranges 2015’, so the document could be reviewed further.

If passed, the guidelines, which took 12 months to develop, would pro-

vide scope for the landscaping of nature strips, which is presently banned within the shire.

Deputy mayor Jason Callanan, moved a motion for deferral, citing confusion over allowances for residential letterboxes and large trees.

Cr Callanan, who won unanimous support, argued the guidelines needed to be clear over these issues before it reaches the public consultation stage.

Cr Len Cox agreed deferral was the

Yarra Ranges executive officer of Health and Local Laws Peter Wright said the guidelines would allow some works, within reason.

“Basically, ratepayers are out there, maintaining nature strips now, but not really changing anything,” he said.

“We must make sure we prevent a safety issue, or ensure accessibility, and is in keeping with the landscaping that is there.”

Mr Wright said the guidelines of-

best option.

“In its present form, it’s a bit silly if we put it out, because it warrants being looked at further,” Cr Cox said.

“The guidelines need more time before being released for public comment.”

The guidelines are designed to address the many inquiries council receives annually from residents who want to improve their nature strip, or reduce maintenance.

Harvesting safety beyond the grapevine

Honour for our recipient of VC

By PETER DOUGLAS THE Seville Township Committee has revealed three upcoming projects which will help honour the region’s sole Victoria Cross (VC) recipient, Lieutenant George Ingram.

Lieutenant Ingram, who died in 1961 and was in fact the last Australian VC recipient from World War I, was awarded for his bravery efforts in 1918 at Montbrehain, France.

Among his many notable efforts included taking out seven machine guns and capturing 60 prisoners in a cellar.

The VC is the highest military honour in the Commonwealth, awarded for valour ‘in the face of the enemy’.

Lieutenant Ingram later returned home to Seville, where he was presented with a gold watch and a poem.

fered some scope for creativity.

“Nothing is ruled out, but an arrangement (of large rocks), wouldn’t be permitted.

“That doesn’t mean someone couldn’t come up with an idea.”

Mr Wright said the guidelines were broad enough that people only needed to look, which would take away the burden from having a permit or approval process.

The Seville Township Committee’s projects will include a memorial service, a book launch and an exhibition.

Presently, the committee is looking at a war memorial at the town’s water park, which will include the heroic story of Lieutenant Ingram, as well as list all those from Seville who served in the conflict.

Along with being a decorated World War I veteran, Lieutenant Ingram was a builder and carpenter.

The Ingram family had strong association with the Seville region, with George and his two brothers, who also served in World War I, attending Seville State School.

Lieutenant Ingram was also a member of the Victorian Police force.

He served with the 24th Battal- Alex Ingram (son of Lieutenant George Ingram VC) holds a portrait of his father. ion, 2nd Division.

FARMS and vineyards in the region are being advised to review their safety systems and machine guarding as the busy grape harvesting season throughout regional Victoria intensifies.

WorkSafe Victoria executive director of Health and Safety, Len Neist, said businesses should take the time to talk through safety measures with employees and discuss how they should be implemented in day-to-day operations.

“Whether you’re a wine grape, table grape or dried fruit grower, a labour hire employer or a maintenance employer, you have workplace safety obligations that must be taken seriously, and it’s important that safety remains uppermost in everyone’s mind,” Mr Neist said.

“Recent industry growth has led to increased automation and use of harvesting machines, but if not properly guarded, these machines are dangerous.”

Last year, about 340,000 tonnes of grapes were harvested in Victoria, and much of the work involved automated grape harvesters.

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Pride, prejudice

By KATH GANNAWAY TWO Upper Yarra women will share their experiences of challenging prejudice at the International Women’s Day Lunch in Warburton on Thursday 5 March.

The topic for International Women’s Day this year is ‘Equality for Women is Progress for All’.

Presented as part of the Women of Interest series, Tiani Zia-Kane and Robynne Mauger will address the topic from their unique perspectives.

Tiani is an artist and pilgrim who travels widely, coming home to roost in the Upper Yarra Valley.

She was the first woman police officer stationed at Warburton and since leaving the police force has done volunteer work, fruit picking, office, retail and waitressing work.

Her playtime is spent at the Upper Yarra Sports Centre and swimming pool and bushwalking in Australia and overseas, along with a love of artwork and recycled textiles.

Other passions include religious stud-

ies, philosophy, reading, travel, an insatiable passion for learning and assisting others to assist themselves.

Robynne came to the Yarra Valley 25 years ago looking to live a clean and environmentally friendly lifestyle. The little farm in Launching Place that she shares with her partner, complete with a fully sustainable off-the-grid home, fits the bill.

Born in the ’50s, on the cusp of female equality, Robynne said she was determined to overcome gender barriers and embraced every opportunity.

She has run a small signwriting business, a traditionally male-dominated industry which presented some challenges, as did choosing a same-sex partner after a traditional marriage challenged some people’s relationship beliefs.

She works at Upper Yarra Community House as the Corporate Services manager where her work life focuses on providing opportunities for others to enhance their lives.

Kerry Nicholas, one of the Women of Interest co-ordinators, said both women

were well placed to talk on the topic.

“Tiani’s background and pursuits have given her many experiences of prejudice in family, education and work, and her wider platter of interests makes her a reflective and informed speaker on this year’s topic,” she said.

Likewise, Robynne, will have a lot to offer on the topic.

“She is well placed to open our eyes to ingrained prejudice,” Kerry said.

Anyone with an appetite for inspiration will find the speakers are an exceptional main course. The lunch will also be inspiring with everyone invited to contribute to the shared luncheon.

The event is at the Upper Yarra Arts Centre from noon to 3pm on Thursday 5 March.

Entry is by gold coin donation thanks to support by the Warburton/Yarra Junction Community Bank Branches of Bendigo Bank, and Yarra Ranges Council.

For more information phone Kerry Nicholas on 0439 039 171 or Alison O’Brien on 0428 966 889.

Band counts 10 years of rhythm

Stars the stars of evening YARRA Ranges Regional Museum and Mount Burnett Observatory will be hosting a special evening about stars on Friday 13 March, from 5pm to 9pm.

At the event, called Stars and Symbols, there will be telescopes, talks and access to the museum’s current exhibition, Myths and Legends of West Arnhem Land.

This exhibition is drawn from the Yarra Ranges Shire’s McLeod Gift Collection managed by Burrinja Cultural Centre in Upwey.

The collection of Aboriginal and Pacific art includes rare works on paper from Arnhem Land, created by one of the great Australian art dynasties, three generations of the Nganjmirra family.

Drawings by Nawakadj Nganjmirra, Alex, Peterson, Ralph, Thompson and Wesley record traditional stories of creation, law and life in Kunwinjku country, the great plateau of West Arnhem Land.

Museum director Maggi Solly said organisers were excited about this event.

“The exhibition gives an amazing insight into the stories and traditions of West Arnhem Land,” she said.

“These stories have been passing

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down knowledge for generations.

“Stars and Symbols will also be passing on knowledge, from the artworks and experts on astronomy.”

Entry is free.

There will be kids’ activities, including a scavenger hunt through the museum.

Hot food, cakes, coffee and drinks will be available from the Museum Harvest Cafe.

Events galore at valley

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By KATH GANNAWAY

MUCH to the delight of local musiclovers, popular band Babaganoush will be playing at Wild Thyme in Warburton on Saturday 28 February.

After a career which has included a European tour, and playing many wellknown music festivals around Australia, the band is celebrating 10 years together.

The band describes their music as Gypsy, Balkan Folk or Eastern European.

Violinist in the band, and Warburton local, Malini Chidzey, said the band was looking forward to their latest gig.

“We have done about five gigs at the Upper Yarra Arts Centre in Warburton over the years, especially since I moved to Warburton from Melbourne and became a part of the community,” she said.

“Every tie at the Arts Centre, we

THE next few weeks are peak festival time in the Yarra Valley with plenty of opportunity for communities and visitors to kick back, enjoy great food, great music and great venues of the valley.

The Herb and Chilli Festival in Wandin on 14-15 March is a chance to try tasty and novel food, wine and beer, listen to live music and learn how to cook with, grow and use herbs and chillies. Visit www.herbchillifestival.com.au .

Rock Berry Jam at the Wandin East Reserve on 21 March is the Valley’s newest open air rock concert. Featuring a classic big-name line up including Jon Stevens, Daryl Braithwaite, The Black Sorrows, Ross Wilson, Jason Singh and The Flaming Moes, it’s a fully licensed 18-plus event. Visit www.rockberryjam.com.au .

The talented members of Babaganoush are tuning up for Wild Thyme. have sold out or had 100 people come.

“The community has responded very well in this area and have appreci-

Stars and Symbols invites its audience to reach for the stars.

ated the culture we share with them.”

For more information, visit www. babaganoush.info.

Ecotopia Junction Community Festival brings the Yarra Valley Parkslands at Yarra Junction to life on Sunday 22 March with a full day’s celebrating of ‘Home-grown in the Yarra Valley’.

Activities include a feast of live music, featuring rap artist Joelistics and other fine bands throughout the day, environment-focused activities and demonstrations, locally grown produce, the famous recycled fashion parade and hands-on activities for the kids. Visit www.ecoss.org. au .

Upper Yarra Museum’s 2015 Crank Up is on 28-29 March at Yarra Junction with loads of demonstrations and activities from the competition woodchop and woodturning to vintage steam engines, stalls, willing history buffs to chat to and old-style refreshments. Visit www.upperyarramuseum.org.au .

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Kingsman: The Secret Service stars Colin Firth as Harry Hart, an elite gentleman agent who recruits a rebellious youth, Eggsy (Taron Egerton), into the Kingsman secret service.

Kingsman is an irreverent, boundlessly energetic and ridiculously entertaining tribute to old spy movies, but also has surprising heart.

The characters are all nuanced and engaging, and Firth and Egerton have strong chemistry in a firm but caring mentor-protege relationship.

This serves a compelling character arc for Eggsy, as Harry pushes him to take initiative and realise his potential. The humour is cheeky without detracting from the drama, and the dialogue crackles with wit.

We’re only in February, and Kingsman already features several of the year’s best action scenes.

The effects are superb and the fight choreography is stunningly quick, brutal and creative, and director Matthew Vaughn keeps the camera

far back and steady to properly show the actors’ moves (which is rare in modern action films).

The villain Valentine’s rather on-the-nose radical environmentalism scheme is even in keeping with the film’s over-the-top Bond supervillain roots.

For that matter, Samuel L. Jackson is clearly having a ball playing the joyfully crafty Valentine.

The grim Daniel Craig Bond films have their place, but Kingsman: The Secret Service outshines most of them with fun and flair.

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Solid & well built on over one acre with fantastic creek frontage. Immaculately presented 2 bedroom home with extensive decorative timber work and polished hardwood looring throughout. Open plan living and a sliding door leading out from the living area to the large rear deck overlooking the rear yard & Armstrong Creek. Heaps of under house storage, dble carport, shed & water pumping rights from the creek. Great spot for some ishing or a cooling swim in summer.A perfect weekender or just that change of pace.

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beenak Price Range $500,000 - $550,000 one in a million PRoPeRty of 42 aCRes aPPRox Beautiful, unique and priceless is how I would describe this parcel of land! An enormous dam – almost a lake - for you to launch the boat and ish in, and an equally enormous fully insulated double brick shed of 60mtrs x 22mtrs with a 6mtr high roof to store whatever large equipment you may have! It’s a ripper! Come and pick the site for your new home and reap the rewards from this very well maintained property.

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WARBURTON 12 ALPiNe STReeT

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At the end of a quiet no through Road, within walking distance to the Cofee Shops, Warburton trail and transport is this character 3 bedroom home in an idyllic location. Boasting modern conveniences including updated kitchen with stainless oven, new ensuite to the master, split system cooling, open plan living areas & yet still retains character features such dado paneling, hardwood looring & wood heater full of charm. Outdoors a full length verandah overlooks the rear yard with above ground pool and additional paddock for the pony. A semi circular driveway for easy access, garden shed/teenagers retreat and loads of underneath storage make this property a perfect weekend escape for a family or forever home in the sought after town of Warburton.

A 4 bedroom plus study home plus 2 bedroom cottage both enjoy this private & peaceful location. Set on 20 acres (82751 sq/m) with Little Yarra River frontage, mostly cleared & fenced into several paddocks.

Ofering expansive living across its 33+ squares of living, a large rumpus room with built in wet bar, lounge room with wood heater, dining room & timber kitchen. Polished loors create a great feel throughout the home which ofers 2 bathrooms plus a large ensuite space of the huge master bedroom just waiting to be itted out.The 2 bed cottage has its own carport & private garden. Storage available with sheds & store room under the house. A pool for the hot days, arena for horse lovers, fruit trees including apple, plum, orange & lemon, an opportunity not to be missed.

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SITUATED in a beautiful elevated position, with the feeling of being on top of the world, is this stunning property on almost seven acres.

The home has been tastefully renovated and comprises two great-size bedrooms and one new family bathroom.

Open plan living and dining area complete with wood heating and polished floorboards.

There's a fantastic-size new kitchen with loads of bench and cupboard space, dishwasher and induction hotplates.

Outside there is a large lock-up garage with partition walls dividing it into two rooms plus a workshop.

The partition walls could be taken down and converted back to a four-car garage.

The land is mostly bush with filtered views and some cleared land containing a vegie garden, room for a chook pen and loads of space for the kids to play.

All within walking distance to the Yarra River, and close to shops, primary school, bus stop and Warburton Rail Trail.

So if you’re looking for peace and quiet and the feeling of being in the middle of nowhere, phone us today. An inspection will not disappoint.

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Healesville, 20 Elamo Road So Much Potential!

Healesville, 57 Lalors Road Space, Privacy and a large family home!

Offered for sale for the first time is this original 1950â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brick home. Immaculately presented the home offers 3 good sized bedrooms with BIRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to 2, recently renovated family bathroom, open plan kitchen and dining area. The large separate lounge features views across the large flat fully fenced yard that showcases a great variety of fruit trees and beautifully maintained gardens. There is also a double garage with an adjoining workshop to accommodate all your garden tools. Only with an inspection can you fully appreciate this beautiful home.

Set on 1.5 acres approx. you will find this large family home. Features include- 4 bedrooms, master with WIR, Ensuite and access to private deck with spa, Huge rumpus room with full bathroom, modern entertainers kitchen, walk-in pantry, dishwasher, double oven, double carport, 6mx10m approx. garage with concrete and power, single lock up garage, gas ducted heating throughout plus wood heater, Beautifully established gardens and Two road frontages!

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Features include-Huge lounge/Family room, Mains gas ducted heating plus air-conditioning, Covered outdoor entertaining deck, 6m x 3m garage/workshop plus garden shed, Conveniently located near town. If its value for money you are after, this ones sure to be of interest.

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Healesville Tranquil Paradise!

Immaculate 21 acre approx. retreat. Consisting of 10 acres bush and the rest mostly cleared pasture. The home features three bedrooms, the huge master with walk-in robe and Ensuite, Two levels of expansive entertaining decks, two living areas, Hydronic heating throughout, Coonara wood heater plus split system heating/cooling, Spacious kitchen offering quality stainless steel appliances, Downstairs wine cellar/under-house storage. Add to this the 3 bay machinery shed and 3 dams, this property is certainly worthy of your inspection.

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This immaculate townhouse is only 2 years old approx. Features include- Three bedrooms all with robes, Master with WIR, Ensuite and private courtyard, large living area with stylish floating floor, kitchen features Caesar stone bench tops, stainless steel appliances, Total of 4 split systems for heating/cooling, outdoor alfresco area, Double lock up garage with internal access. Currently tenanted at $350 per week!

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Shops 1-5, 2455 Warburton Highway, Yarra Junction

3372 Warburton Hwy, Warburton 1. Investment property to lease out or lease out on a residential basis 2.

The residence has character & history & would make a fantastic renovation project. 3. Rare commercial zoning with current council approved planning permit in place for the construction of 5 shops & 3 offices. 4. Great position to run a B&B. Close to the Yarra River in the tourist meca of Warburton.

5 shops located in the heart of Yarra Junction on 539 sqm (app) Shop 1-40 sqm, divided into two areas Shop 2-52 sqm, divided into two areas with bathroom and rear access Shop 3-69 sqm, divided into two areas with bathroom and rear access Shop 4 & 5-86 sqm, divided into three areas plus separate room, storage room, three sinks and rear access.

Combined gross rental $52,000 p/a (app)

3

Large Family Home, Half Acre Approx

Open for Inspection

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735m2

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More Than Just a Great Location

6 Coleman Street, Wesburn

11 Evergreen Place, Yarra Junction

• Fantastic size home for a large family • Open plan living & meals area adjoins well appointed kitchen with stainless steel appliances, island bench & breakfast bar • Natural gas ducted heating & split system • Double lock up garage • Grass area for the kids to play plus a terraced area

• 4 bedroom home (3 with BIR's) plus a study nook • Light & bright, freshly painted & new carpet • Generous size kitchen, overlooking open plan living area • Split system & ducted heating • Undercover parking for 2 cars • Close to schools, shops, gym & public transport

$520,000-$550,000

$370,000 Plus

LAND

LAND

1882m2 4 2 2 approx Inspection Sat 21&28/2 11-11.30am Or by appointment

Open for Inspection

1

Auction Sat 28 February 2.00pm Terms 10% Deposit, Balance 60 days Open: Sat 21&28/2 1.30-2.00pm

Auction Sat 28 February 12.00pm Terms 10% Deposit, Bal 30/60 days

Open for Inspection

1

1 Acre Approx with Potential Plus

970m2 4 2 2 approx Inspection Sat 21/2 12-12.30pm Or by appointment

"Karalice House"

Charm & Character

87 Harberts Road, Don Valley

3390 Warburton Highway, Warburton

• 3 bedrooms & ensuite effect bathroom • Open plan kitchen, meals & lounge • Lots of natural light, wood heating & 2 air conditioners • Great size rumpus room leading to a workshop • Gently sloping land & plenty of room for a shed STCA • Fantastic property for a project

• Elegant cottage with unique township location • Built in 1906 many quality heritage features, including lead light windows, polished hardwood floors, three metre ceilings & original fireplaces • Cosy & deceptively 'roomy' • Use as family holiday home or busy holiday let

$395,000 Plus LAND

3900m2 3 1 approx Inspection Sat 21/2 2-2.30pm Or by appointment

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Edgewater Yarra Valley Resort & Spa Situated in a beautiful natural setting with irst class facilities, water frontage and mountain views.

Offering a unique and rarely attainable lifestyle with one and two bedroom ive star energy rated apartments for sale.

The resort will feature extensive recreational facilities, formal and casual dining options, cafe and lounge areas, indulgent spa and comprehensive conference, meeting and event facilities.

Apartments can be used for investment, lifestyle residency, holiday home; or a mix of all.

There will also be a food, produce and wine emporium, Powerhouse Interpretative Museum and a unique integrated medical centre.

Call our sales team on 5966 2800 or 5967 1800 for further information.

Ashleigh Hall Director/Licensed Agent

Chris Lord Sales Consultant

Warburton 3371 Warburton Hwy

5966 2800

Ian Shipton Sales Consultant

Andrew McMath Licensed Agent

Briana McCarthy Sales Consultant

Marc Barton-Johnson Sales Consultant

Lyndal McMath Hall Licensed Agent

Wendy Adams Licensed Agent

OPEN 7 DAYS

sales@mcmath.com.au Ofices also at Lilydale, Mt Evelyn & Mooroolbark

Melinda Darwall Licensed Agent

Mia McKay Sales Support/Administration

Cassie Crowe Administration

Kristen Johnston Professional Photographer

Yarra Junction 2460 Warburton Hwy

5967 1800

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www.rosier.com.au

Yarra Glen 27-29 Bell St 9730 1900

UNIQUE

NEW LISTING

LILYDALE

4 Jurat Road

WHEN ONLY THE BEST WILL DO If you have been looking for an outstanding acreage block, surrounded by similar sized properties with substantial homes, close to all amenities and eastlink, with all the benefits of the country, you have just found it. Situated only a short drive from Lilydale, this is an ideal opportunity to create your substantial dream home and reap the rewards in the future. Boasting 6729m2 of land with views wherever you look, with peaceful and tranquil surrounds. This is a rare find, priceless position with endless possibilities, be quick.

Price $440,000 Plus View

By Appointment Contact Croydon Office Office 9725 0000 Robert Funston 0409694809

HEALESVILLE

5 Gibbs Road

MOTIVATED SELLER

UNIQUE, CIRCULAR MUD BRICK HOME ON ONE ACRE

BLISSFUL RURAL RETREAT If you are looking for tranquillity and a lifestyle change, even a great weekender, look no further than this stunning touch of paradise.

Situated on 17 acres of pristine land, surrounded by National Park, this is a property of immense beauty, with a natural spring dam, running creek, two 22,000 litre fresh water tanks as well as a 25,000 litre header tank for irrigation. A large, liveable, two storey, American Style Barn offers 5 bedrooms, large open plan living, one bathroom, solid wood heating, sprinkler system on the roof and separate car accommodation. Escape from the busy hustle bustle and relax in your own private weekender or reside temporarily, while overseeing your new home construction.

This superb “Architect” designed 3 bedroom 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 floor plan, combined with an upper storey master bedroom and beautiful private balcony which offers peaceful and tranquil views. The home comprises of a large family area, with many individual features such as the kitchen being built out of 100 year old Jarrah from Freemantle woollen stores. With features too numerous to mention only an inspection will reveal this hidden treasure. Inspect with confidence.

Price $590,000 Plus View

By Appointment Contact Croydon Office Office 9725 0000 Robert Funston 0409 694 809

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KINGLAKE 181 Gordons Bridge Road

Price $500,000 Plus View

By Appointment Contact Croydon Office 9725 0000 Robert Funston 0409 694 809

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355 Glenburn Road

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS

TWO FOR THE PRICE OF ONE

Every now and then an opportunity comes along that should not be missed. We have just listed the perfect 21 acre of fertile land, ideally suited for agricultural, horses or grazing, or build your dream home, the opportunities are endless. The property has existing Melbourne Water irrigation tapping, 24 mega litre licensed water bore with unrestricted use for stock and domestic, so there is ample water for any project. Close by there is also 3 phase power and gas. This is a beautiful parcel of cleared land not to be missed, great views across to the Warburton Ranges only makes this land even more appealing. First time on the market for 40 years says it all. Be quick for this one.

Here is a great opportunity to purchase two homes for the price of one, both homes are unique, using rammed earth to create solid walls throughout the homes. The first comprises of 3 bedrooms, family bathroom, 2 living areas and a space for a kitchen. The second home comprises open plan kitchen meals and large lounge, 3 bedrooms and a bathroom. Both homes are in need of some TLC however the opportunity is endless, situated on a large block of land that offers privacy; there is also a lockable garage and shedding. Call for your private inspection today.

Price $690,000 Plus View

By Appointment Contact Yarra Glen Office 9730 1900 Robert Funston 0409 694 809

Price $270,000 Plus View

By Appointment Contact Yarra Glen Office 9730 1900 Robert Funston 0409 694 809

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KINGLAKE

2 Morris Court

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QUALITY ACRES IN A QUALITY ESTATE

50.2 ACRES OF UNDULATING LAND

Situated in the Picturesque Kinglake Meadows Estate and only minutes from Town you’ll find this beautiful 3 Acre (approx) block of land. This is a quality estate with exclusive properties throughout.

The block has a lockable shed with ornate doors and a board walk to your own private oasis. 2 acres are cleared which gives lots of space to build your ideal dream home. Features Include 23,000 litre water tank, underground power and situated on a sealed road.

There are not many of these blocks available so be quick as it won’t last long.

Only 14 kilometres from Yea township and privately located at Junction Hill, we have this wonderful 50 acres of Prime farmland, which has sensational panoramic views, well fertilized and managed pastures, fully fenced, power and 2 catchment dams.

This property also has made road frontage. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for a tranquil lifestyle property.

Price $185,000 Plus View

By Appointment Contact Yarra Glen Office 9730 1900 Robert Funston 0409 694 809

Price $380,000 Plus View

By Appointment Contact Yarra Glen Office 9730 1900 Robert Funston 0409 694 809

TOTAL REAL ESTATE SERVICE • Residential Sales • Residential Letting Croydon 2-6 Croydon Rd 9725 0000

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Yarra Glen 27-29 Bell St 9730 1900

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Cafe Feather in their cap

By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM

Those who haven’t tried the coffee before may not want to drink away the exquisite and awardwinning art that features on the tops of lattes.

Anna has an eye for detail and a talent for sourcing the latest products for your home and is up to date with upcoming trends in decor.

The Feather and Twine combines the eclectic feel of an urban inner city cafe with the views, service and charm of rural life. Come in, meet the friendly staff and experience the unique vibe of the cafe and store located at 206 Maroondah Highway, Healesville.

Opening hours are Tuesday-Sunday 9am-4pm.

For more information, contact info@featherandtwine.com.au or call 5962 2500.

Above: The balcony at Feather and Twine.

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Right: Anna and Clara at Feather and Twine.

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Yarra Valley 4wd is seeking a highly motivated Auto Technician/4wd accessory fitter to be a part of the team at our Healesville store.

Come and let your imagination take flight where history is entwined with the present

Wedding Accessories Home Décor

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The position involves; repairing, servicing and maintaining a wide range of 4wd vehicles. Installing the full range of ARB 4X4 accessories. Installing Old Man Emu suspension, installing UHF radio and dual battery systems.

We require a person who can work unsupervised, is interested in the 4wd industry and wishes to work in the heart of 4wd country – just 30 minutes from Ringwood. Experience with ARB accessories is preferred. Wheel alignment experience is an asset.

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FROM the moment you walk into the Feather and Twine, you’ll love its beautiful decor, stunning views, friendly staff and impressive coffee.

Offering an ever-changing collection of French provincial and industrial furniture, home decor and giftware at an affordable price, the unique Healesville business recently added a cafe to its list of services.

With coffee specially roasted for the Feather and Twine by Three Wise Monkeys and a delicious range of cakes and sweets, the cafe is already proving a favourite among locals and visitors to the area.

As well as gluten-free options, it also offers light breakfast and lunch options, featuring products from the Yarra Valley.

The Feather and Twine is unique to Healesville, combining a sophisticated yet relaxed atmosphere. Guests can enjoy a coffee while soaking up the glorious views from the upper deck or peruse the beautiful pieces in the store.

Owner Anna says that Feather and Twine is a concept store derived from multiple online stores that have been operating successfully over the past six years.

“We sell a wide variety of items, from kitchen canisters and coasters through to cabinets and sofas. You can even purchase the beautiful range of cups we use in our cafe,” she said.

“We want every customer to experience fantastic good old-fashioned customer service - the way it should be.”

The Healesville store is located in the historical Rathbone House, which was built in 1886 two years after the town was established in 1864.

As well as breathtaking views and unique decor, the Feather and Twine offers unbeatable coffee. Clara, the cafe’s head barista, has been working with specialty coffees for over 12 years.

Send resume to info@yv4wd.com.au or call 5962 3124

Giftware Gour met Cof fee Fantastic food Balcony Views of Healesville

All set in the historical 1886 Rathrone House 206 Maroondah Hwy Healesville

5962 2500 info@featherandtwine.com.au www.featherandtwine.com.au

are now open for business in Healesville We offer the following services: · Toyota Coasters built to your specifications for people looking for reliability, comfort and a beautiful home away from home. · Alterations and additions for any RV - including 4X4 vehicles.

· Caravan repairs and alterations. · Custom made tanks and components. · Design service with 3D modelling available. · (Opening soon) RV and caravan accessories

FEEL FREE TO CONTACT US FOR ANY ENQUIRY Factory 1-370 Maroondah Hwy Healesville, Vic. 3777 www.customcoastersaustralia.net

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It was more than luck

By KATH GANNAWAY IT WOULD be easy to put Lauren Florence’s escape from serious injury last week down to dumb luck ... dumb good luck.

But that’s not the whole story, according to tow truck driver Paul Keedle who has seen lots of road crashes over the last 20 years where good and bad luck have had a role to play.

He rates experience as a contributing factor to the outcome which resulted in a relatively minor injury to Lauren’s hand, and no collateral damage to other cars on the road.

Lauren was driving just minutes from home late on Thursday afternoon last week when a massive gum tree crushed her Toyota Hilux twincab.

That’s not just product placement. Lauren and Paul agree, any less substantial vehicle would not have survived as well.

Lauren, 28, a personal trainer at the RACV Club, drives the section of the Healesville-Yarra Glen road almost every day.

As she came around a bend, she saw the tree falling.

“I saw it coming, but because of the corner, I didn’t see it until I was about from here to the fence away,” she says, indicating about 10 metres.

“My first thought was to brake, but I realised if I braked it would be on top of me and I kept going,” Lauren said.

Paul estimates that the car travelled a further 30 metres or so, avoiding an embankment, and other cars.

No mean feat, as Lauren admits, with her ducking down to avoid the roof that was crushing in as the tree slid along the passenger side of the car.

There was an anxious moment as Lauren couldn’t open the door, but, thankfully it was short with another motorist helping pull it open as she pushed from the other side.

Looking over the car at the Yarra Glen Towing depot on Sunday - just hours before the lucky/unlucky 28-year-old headed off for a snow-boarding holiday to Japan - Paul said her age and experience shouldn’t be dismissed in what was a good outcome from such a potentially deadly situation.

“You can say it’s instinctive, but it’s also age,” he said.

“If that was an 18-year-old, it would have been a different story.

“They could have steered into oncoming traffic or gone off the side of the road and rolled it.

“How the hell you did all that with the car like this is amazing,” he said to Lauren.

Passengers would not have fared so well either - more good luck, but a sobering thought for Lauren.

Anticipation and driving to the conditions -

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Age, experience and a tough Toyota paid off for Lauren Florence, pictured on Sunday with two stark reminders of her ordeal. 134658 Pictures: KATH GANNAWAY

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Reminders of the tree that peeled back the Hilux “like a can opener” according to Paul.

Paul Keedle looks over the wreck with Lauren. 134658

slowing down - is one of the things police push when it’s windy or raining, but none of those influences were there on Thursday.

If there is a lesson from it all, it’s just that getting through that peak danger time - 18 to 26 pays dividends.

And, having a big, strong, vehicle.

“Everyone teased me when I bought ‘my truck’, Lauren said. “But it’s paid off.”

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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.

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Toughened up IF THERE was one phrase Wandin Football Club’s vice- president Robert Bayliss would use to describe the club’s situation, it’s ‘what doesn’t kill you only makes you stronger’.

After finishing fourth in 2012, third in 2013 and runners-up last year, Bayliss and his Wandin mates are excited over changes made in the 2014-15 off-season.

This includes appointing three new coaches, and the signing of new players, which could lead the club towards premiership success in the Yarra Valley Mountain District

Football League.

Heading the new-look coaching panel at ‘the Kennel’ is Brett Fisher, a previous premiership coach at Seville and Silvan.

His most recent coaching role was at Mooroolbark Football Club, where he coached them to successive finals series.

Bayliss said Fisher would be a valuable acquisition.

“Brett has a wealth of experience in football,” Bayliss said.

Joining Fisher is coaching debutante Geoff Bartling, who leads the reserves, while Julian Smith joins his brother, coaching the Under 18s.

“Geoff is coming off a successful playing career at the club, he’s a great acquisition to develop our young list,” Bayliss said.

“Julian, on the other hand, has had great success as a junior coach at Woori Yallock Football Club, coaching their Under 18s side to successive premierships (Division 1 and 2) in the past two years.”

Also joining the club are Brad Harvey, who spent three seasons in the AFL with Brisbane, and Scott Dwyer, a former VFL-listed player.

One key figure in the rebuild is former player-coach, Jarrod Bayliss.

Lightning forces events spill over

By JAMIE STRUDLEY EIGHTEEN Yarra Ranges Athletics athletes spent the weekend at Lakeside Stadium competing at the Victorian Junior Track and Field Championships.

Only a few events were completed on the Friday night before 78 lightning strikes caused the program to be cancelled and rescheduled into the Saturday program.

Highlight of the Friday night was a bronze medal for Ruby Dixon in the Under 14 girls1500m.

Saturday produced many medals including gold medals to Lateisha Willis, Harrison Van Duuren and James Laven and bronze medals to Molly Dixon, Lateisha Willis, Chelsea Thompson, Georgia Lavenand Lily Peacock. Sunday was just as rewarding with gold medals to Lucas Taylor and Lateisha Willis, Silver medals to Georgia Laven and Brayden Woolridge and bronze to Harrison Van Duuren, ChelseaThompson and Ruby Dixon.

Results are: Lucas Taylor 20M 5000m Walk 4th 27.45; Ruby Dixon 14W 1500m 3rd 5.05.56; Lily Thompson 16W

1500m 9th 5.02.12; Molly Dixon 18W 1500m 3rd 4.54.63; Chelsea DiGregorio 17W Javelin Throw 5th 20.40m; Chelsea DiGregorio 17W Shot Put 5th 8.19m; Lee Taylor 15W 3000m Walk 5th 19.04.60; Brayden Woolridge 14M Discuss throw 5th 31.33m; Ebonnie Twining 20W LongJump 8th 4.72; Lateisha Willis 16W 200m Hurdles 1st 28.54; Patrick Keating 15M 100m 8th 13.46; Lateisha Willis 16W 100m 3rd 12.46; Chelsea Thompson 14W 100m 3rd 13.16; Lucas Taylor 20M Shot Put 6th 9.84m; Olivia Twining 18W 2000m Steeple 4th 8.10.51; Brayden Woolridge 14M ShotPut 7th 9.96m; James Laven 16M 2000m Steeple 1st 6.27.25; Harrison Van Duuren 14M 400m 1st1.02.30; Georgia Laven 14W 400m 3rd 1.02.71; Chelsea DiGregorio 17W Discuss throw 7th 21.65m; Lily Peacock 15W 400m 3rd 1.01.78; Aiden Pace 18M 400m 9th 52.7; Lachlan Scully 18M 1500m 7th4.15.55; Ebonnie Twining 20W Triple Jump 4th 9.63m; Molly Dixon 18W 3000m 4th 10.53.17; Olivia Twining 18W 3000m 9th 12.03.69; Ruby Dixon 14W 3000m 3rd 10.43.38; Lachlan Scully 18M 3000m 6th 9.24.34; James Laven 16M 3000m 4th

9.50.29; Harrison Van Duuren 14M Javelin Throw 6th 24.77m; Brayden Woolridge 14M Javelin Throw 2nd 33.24m; Ebonnie Twining 20W 200m 19th 29.09; Lucas Taylor 20M Hammer Throw 1st 41.17m; Harrison Van Duuren 14M 800m 3rd 2.20.68; Lily Thompson 16W 800m 8th 2.26.77; Georgia Laven 14W 800m 2nd 2.22.45; Lee Taylor 15W Hammer Throw 7th 19.31m; Lateisha Willis 16W 90m Hurdles 1st 12.86; Chelsea Thompson 14W 200m 3rd 26.99.

The little athletes sharpened up for next weekend’s Region championships with a “choose your event” day. An enthusiastic group of athletes made the most of wet but calm conditions to record some encouraging results. It is great to see our athletes in such good shape leading into the championship season.

Put 28 February (not 28 April) in the diary. Our “family fun night” will be held at Morrison Reserve - a night of games, competitions, a few races, sticky wall, jumping castle and more. Bring your friends, neighbours and family, get an “unlimited rides” ticket and go crazy having fun.

but didn’t quite come to fruition this week as the side went down to Bundoora. The top side will find it hard now to maintain its position in Premier League although a good win against Essendon might help. They fought the hard fight but only came home with 1 rink for the day (well done Smitty) with other rinks only narrowly missing out.

The biggest news this week was Matthew Creighton (athlete) who progressed through the Regional Singles Champion of Champions last Sunday and now plays Barry Lester in the final, next Sunday, noon at Bennetswood.

Jenny Tirant won her first round of Regional Single Champion of Champions and fought valiantly in the second round only narrowly missing out. Along with Matthew, Troy Stafford and Mathew O’Brien will compete for the Regional Pairs Semi Final at the same time. Big day for Yarra Glen BC. The undefeated side in Midweek Division 4 went down to Chirnside Park however still sitting pretty on top of the ladder, Div 1 team con-

tinued its winning way over 6th placed Ringwood to maintain 3rd position and with a good win next round a home final might just be the outcome. Saturday’s Division 4 also keep their finals campaign alive with a comfortable win over Chirnside Park, one more game against 5th placed Mooroolbark may see another team playing a home final. Div 2 had a hard battle against Eltham and will finish its season campaign against Burwood District, Div 7 had a bye against Chirnside Park - hard to believe that the season is coming to an end already.

WARBURTON GOLF CLUB Wednesday 11 February: Stableford---Winner G. Hadfield,( 87 years young), with 38 points on a countback, runner-up R.Ryan( 38 also on a countback). Balls down to 35. N.T.P’s were 9th= D. Murch, 15th= W. Hollis, 17th= I. Garside.

No Saturday golf due to inclement weather. Jack-Coulson “Summer-Cup“ match results to be forwarded next week.

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SCOREBOARD HEALESVILLE BOWLING CLUB Saturday 14 February: Healesville 1 beat Templestowe 1 ~ 16/91 ~ 2/57.

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Riding crest of BMX wave THERE was plenty of two-wheel action at the Lilydale BMX Club recently when 300 riders from across Victoria and interstate came to ‘Conquer the Valley’.

Club president Brecken Davis rated the event on Sunday 1 February as a huge success.

“It was a fantastic day, with riders of all ages,” Mr Davis said.

“Our youngest racers were the mini-wheelers who were three and four years old, right through to our Vets in the 50-plus category.

“It was great to see the mums and dads out there.”

BMX is one of the fastest growing sports in Australia and is also an elite Olympic Sport.

The Yarra Ranges region is lucky to have one of the world’s best riders in Josh Callan who began his BMX career at Lilydale at the age of seven.

Callan is now the Victorian State Team coach and continues to compete as one of Australia’s best riders.

“The more senior members of the club, especially our teenage riders, are really looked up to by our younger riders,” Mr Davis said.

“It’s great the way they mentor each other in training and on race days. It’s all about doing your best and helping others along the way.”

Lilydale BMX Club is hosting a Come and Try Day on Saturday 28 February from 10am until noon. There will be demonstrations, free coaching, showbags for all riders and a free sausage sizzle. For more information or to register, call Cassie on 0417 533 077, or email lilydalebmx@gmail. com or visit the club’s Facebook at www.facebook.com/lilydale.bmx

They came - they conquered (from left front) Nathan Eaton, Byron Blyth, Connor Fallon, Joel Eaton, Jack Falkingham, Harry Fallon, Jordyn Davis (back), Ava Sproat, Cobie Ralis, Noah Fox, Marlin Klein, Taylor Davis (coach), Tessa Simpson, Emerald Blyth and Harrison Sproat. 134638 Pictures: ANDREW BROWNE

Youngsters from across the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges pitted themselves against some tough terrain. 134638

Action on the hill. 134638

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Cryptic Clues No. 7358 ACROSS 1. Left harbour (4). 7. A letter case (9). 8. Catches putting back the gun (4). 9. Sell or give the cat to (4). 10. Turn in the breeze (4). 11. Possesses a piano, but there’s a catch (4). 14. As far as: a rogue with evil intent (2,2,2,4). 16.

Not cops: men dressed up for the parts (10). 19. Stands for a time, to look back (4). 22. He does some watering on return (4). 24. Be furious about hiding the silver (4). 25.

DOWN 1. Become violent - it’s the drink (5). 2. Evaluates, with a set stare (5). 3. Fit into the court house (6). 4. A monster pull-over (6). 5. A boat house in the south-west (4). 6.

Strengthen the strap when they make one (9). 12. Distribute the poor paint (splashy) (9). 13. Get all aerated when you interrogate (4). 15. Wind for two-thirds of the month (4). 17. The usual girl pupil (6). 18. Deny putting an arm, once, round (6). 20. Come in at ten, about, back again (5).

21. Agrees there shouldn’t be a change of name (5). 23.

Pull up at the hospital (4).

SUDOKU No. 4020 How to solve Sudoku!

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

2 9 8 5 8 6 3 6 4 3 8 2 6 1 2 9 6 2 7 9 5 3 7 1 6 3

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Fun run on serious note

By KATH GANNAWAY UP TO 1000 participants are expected to pull on race bibs for the Community Bank Warburton Up and Running fun run on Sunday.

The event, now in its 12th year, continues to grow in popularity with serious runners, beginners and family groups making their way to the tourist town at the end of the line to enjoy the challenges of a serious running event in a beautiful environment.

Visitors from around the state line-up for the Kids’ Dash, the five and 10 kilometre walk/ run events and for the prestigious Oscar’s Half Marathon.

Adding to the $5000 on offer in cash and prizes this year are the beautiful hand-carved timber trophies created by members of the U3A Upper Yarra Wood Carving Group.

Sue Hoffman is one of the organisers of the event which last year raised $6500 for the Warburton CFA and Upper Yarra SES.

“Our aim is to make this the best Up and Running event ever, and to raise even more this year for these great emergency service organisations,” she said.

Sue said Warburton businesses were once again getting behind the event with special offers for businesses displaying ‘Present Your Race Bib’ signs in their windows, and in showbags.

All the events start and finish at the Warburton football ground with the half-marathon first of the blocks at 7.30am.

The new website - www. warburtonupandrunning.com. au , is packed with training information and tips (handy even for last-minute entrants), along with video footage of the courses and online registration, open until midnight on Thursday 19 February.

Entries on the day will incur an additional administration fee.

For further information, email warburtonupandrunning@gmail.com.

U3A sculptor Fritz Rappold with the hand-crafted half-marathon trophies, along with Up and Running committee members Picture: ROB CAREW Lesley Grimes, Kim Nanscawen and Michael Alter. 134610

Finals spots on the way and it’s time to put up

By CHRIS ANDERSON YVDCA WITH the conclusion of round 12 in Yarra Valley District Cricket Association, the time has come for all teams to bring their A-game. But in the top grade, the DJ Strachan Shield, there is still much left unclear. Mount Evelyn was the big winners, jumping from fourth to second, while Yarra Junction would be equally pleased. Sitting with a bye, the Eagles have now got three teams in their sights, as Seville’s draw and Woori Yallock’s loss have put them in an uncomfortable position of potentially missing out on post-season action.

Seville would’ve been disappointed not to have the chance to defend its 178 against Hoddles Creek due to ground conditions. After a disappointing month, the Blues have relinquished second position, and it now has to set itself for a cracking clash against Mount Evelyn, in a game that could decide a home semi-final.

Mount Evelyn did what it had to do in brushing past a disappointing Healesville outfit.

Healesville would’ve been pleased in bowling the Rovers out for 209 on the first day, and would’ve viewed the chase with optimism. The Bloods made a solid enough start as they comfortably saw off the opening bowlers.

However, this is where the resistance ended.

The Bloods lost regular wickets and were bowled out for a disappointing 100.

With no batsman surpassing 13, the visitors were never in position to chase the total, as Mount Evelyn’s brilliant captain, Kane Jones,

ripped through the visitors, taking 5/31.

Jed Thompson’s post-tea spell of 3/7 finished things off.

After battling to Christmas through indifferent form, Mount Evelyn now finds itself second on the ladder, courtesy of some solid recent form.

Closing matches against Seville and WarburtonMillgrove will give them a chance to stake their claim in the premiership race.

Woori Yallock has given a few sides around them the opportunity to claim their spot in the top four, as they were no match for front-runners Warburton-Millgrove. Chasing the Burras challenging total of 238, Woori had no answers to the all-round variety of their opponent. David Lever again showed the talent that captured him a THR Drummond Medal, as his first-day 60 was complemented with bowling figures of 5/30. Michael King (44) and Ryan Smith (26) showed some resistance, but the Tigers didn’t have the depth and were bowled out for 126.

Warburton-Millgrove has clearly been the best team this season and has sealed their top position. The Burras will enjoy their bye as they plan for a final-round match-up against Mount Evelyn, before embarking on a finals campaign as hot favourites. Woori Yallock, meanwhile, needs to find some answers on how to win big games. The Tigers possess some of the most talented cricketers in the valley, but haven’t been able to match it with big boys. They will start favourites against Healesville next week, with a win setting up an enticing battle against Yarra Junction in the final round for a possible finals finish.

DJ Strachan Shield Warburton Millgrove 238 (David Lever 60, T. Murphy 53, M. Walker 34, C. Ferguson 4/26, S. Young 4/97) d Woori Yallock 126 (M. King 44, R. Smith 26, David Lever 5/30), Seville 9/178 (M. Dall 64no, T. Dwyer 31, M. Batten 3/20, D. Chesney 3/78) drew with Hoddles Creek (no play on the second day), Mount Evelyn 209 (C. Witherdin 61no, D. Fraser 36, J. Fraser 34, A. Hamer 3/31, C. Burridge 3/48) d Healesville 100 (K. Jones 5/31, J. Thompson 3/7), Yarra Junction vs Bye RA Finger Trophy Seville 5/148 (S. Luckhurst 52no, M. Stevenson 33no, P. Jones 3/69) d Hoddles Creek 128 (M. Jones 26no. J. Tromp 21, M. Sandfort 4/13), Woori Yallock 318 (Dan Mock 173, M. Arnold 89, C. Neale 5/31, F. DeVarga 2/34) drew with Warburton (no play on the second day), Healesville 7/274 (B. Horner 77, B. Wallace 75no, R. Wilson 2/63) d Mount Evelyn 9/129 (R. Hearn 43, M. Whitehead 27, J. Hellary 2/14, R. Howard- Scales 2/21), Coldstream 8/221 (D. Oliffe 82, B. Walsh 47, S. Phillips 37, M. Richards 3/39, D. Chaproniere 2/56) d Yarra Junction 176 (M. Scott 36, J. Lawrence 31, B. Walsh 6/44) C Grade Yarra Glen 4/200 (J. Orren 73, M. Clare 35, A. Cowan 32, N. Taylor 29no d Seville 79 (L. Corbett 19, T. Spargo 18, B. Spencer 5/21) and 4/89 (B. Stevenson 33, L. Corbett 16, A. Cowan 2/14, M. Clare 2/9). Launching Place 5/168 (L. Winter-Annette 51no, B. Taeuber 30, D. Flutter 3/38) d Yarra Junction 161 (J. Cook 37, M. Young 4/45 D Colling 2/2). Gruyere 210 (D. Waixel 52,

A. Waixel 44, J. Ladner 3/32, B. McKenzie 3/39) d Wandin 126 (L. Painter 38, R. Aitken 28, A. Waixel 3/23, A. Vassallo 2/27), Healesville 9/212 M. Fawdry 100no, E. Scanlon 42, L. Fisher 6/66, S. Elliot 2/55 d Marysville 9/199ao, (L. Fisher 115, T. Gleeson 37, E. Scanlon 3/3, M. Fawdry 3/38).

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CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 7358 - SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Port. 7, Character. 8, Nets (rev). 9, Flog. 10, Wind. 11, Has-p. 14, Up to no good. 16, Components (anag). 19, T-ees. 22, Stew (rev). 24, R-ag-e. 25, Star. 26, Poor taste. 27, F-r-ee.

Down - 1, Punch. 2, Rates (anag). 3, C-hale-t. 4, Drag-on.

5, S-co-w. 6, Rein-force. 12, Apportion (anag). 13, Pump.

15, (Au)gust. 17, Norma-l. 18, Ne-gat-e. 20, Ent-er. 21, Serge (anag). 23, Ward (rev).

QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7358 - SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Cask. 7, Greyhound. 8, Tool. 9, Lure. 10, Deed.

11, Help. 14, Indefinite. 16, Jack-rabbit. 19, Etna. 22, Trap.

24, Ogre. 25, Mist. 26, Espionage. 27, Weir.

Down - 1, Catch. 2, Scowl. 3, Ground. 4, Myself. 5, Road.

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