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MPs Lisa Neville and James Merlino discuss the future of the Olinda golf course. 138548

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Course turns oval THE old Olinda golf course is set to become a new sports oval and dog walking area.

Victorian Minister for the Environment, Climate Change and Water, Lisa Neville, and Deputy Premier, James Merlino, last week met at the Olinda Recreation Reserve to discuss future uses for the site.

Discussions are being held between the ministers, Parks Victoria, Yarra Ranges Shire and the community for part of the former course to become an area for community use.

The 29-hectare former golf course has been vacant for many years, after the former tenant defaulted on their lease. The site has since been under the management of Parks Victoria.

Ms Neville said the initiative would

be valuable for the community.

“Following interest by the local community to use part of the site for an off-lead dog walking area and new sports oval, Parks Victoria is proposing to annexe three hectares of the site for these uses,” Ms Neville said.

A commercial lease for the remainder of the site would be considered after a call for expressions of interest by Parks Victoria.

Mr Merlino said the residents had been taken into consideration.

“The local community is passionate about the place and their views have been considered in this latest proposal,” Mr Merlino said.

The expression of interest process stipulated that alternate uses of the site needed to provide the community with a valuable recreational or tourism facility.

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(Mis)adventure with Trees?

By KATH GANNAWAY AN OBJECTOR to changes envisaged in the operation of Trees Adventure in Belgrave told Yarra Ranges councillors last week that as many as two or three cars a day get stuck on the narrow dirt road leading to the property.

Concerns about the suitability of the Old Monbulk Road as an access road were the main objection to Trees Adventure’s request to amend the original permit - granted after a successful VCAT challenge against the council in 2009.

But Trees Adventure director Marc Flaster has welcomed the council decision to support their application, saying it would encourage the company not only to improve the facility for future participants, but also relations with neighbours.

The approval allows the company to construct a new car park, adding two additional spaces, permission to use all the trees in the obstacle course area, use of an existing cottage as a shelter/eating area, and permission to run a week of performances in December.

The application received unanimous support from councillors who granted all the requests with an additional recommendation to encourage Trees Adventure to initiate a Special Charge Scheme to make the road.

The alternate recommendation by Lyster Ward councillor Mike Clarke, also required council officers to investigate the parking and traffic conditions to improve safety, access and parking concerns.

Natasha Ramm represented eight objectors at the 28 April Council meeting, saying she didn’t believe claims that the proposed changes would not increase traffic on what was already an overburdened road.

She said the solution was to use Cole Avenue, an alternative access road on the other side of the property.

She said construction of the road might alleviate concerns for some residents, but replied with an emphatic “No” when it was suggested that it would involve a Special Charge Scheme with Trees Adventure, residents and council all contributing.

“I don’t have an issue with the road, I have an issue with

Old Monbulk Road residents Al and Barb say a seal won't Picture: ROB CAREW fix the problems. 138452 the traffic,” she said.

“I’m not convinced that if the road was sealed we wouldn’t still have the same sort of accidents.”

Old Monbulk Road residents Al and Barb (surnames withheld) were also critical of the changes when contacted by the Mail, saying they were an expansion of the original permit.

“It’s a good operating business in the wrong place. We know we’re not going to have it shut down, but we don’t want it expanded any further than it is,” Al said.

He said he also strongly objected to sealing the road.

“We have been here 14 or 15 years and had a lovely old country lane,” he said.

“Now, because of Trees Adventure, we’re going to get a sealed highway.

“Their address is 2 Cole Avenue; make the entrance there.”

Town Planner Lynn Pepper from Millar and Merrigan represented Trees Adventure at the council meeting and refuted claims of additional visitor numbers.

She said the changes to the cottage were to provide a shelter for Trees Adventure patrons, including accompanying adults, to have a cup of tea, read a book or wait to pick up participants.

“We don’t expect anybody to walk in,” she said.

She said the circus performances would also not increase visitor numbers.

The proposal is for a daily, one-hour performance by mem-

bers of the National Institute Of Circus Arts in the week prior to Christmas.

It would be available only to participants of the course who are booked for that time.

Both Councillors Clarke and Witlox spoke of the benefits provided by Trees Adventure as an eco-tourism operation that provided a valuable educational and physical activity, particularly for children.

Cr Clarke told the Mail his discussions with residents led him to believe that the road was the main issue, and said that it was one that could be fixed.

He rejected Cole Avenue, saying the steep drop off at the end of the road made it impossible, and that it would transfer the problem to small streets that didn’t have the capacity to handle the traffic.

Cr Clarke said his conversations led him to believe people (in Old Monbulk Road) would be happy with a basic road seal.

“There are eight properties on that section and when you divide any balance left over after the owners (of Trees Aventure) have put in their contribution, I don’t think it will be much for them to pay,” he said.

Mr Flaster told the Mail the company would initiate the Special Charge Scheme within the next three months and hoped to get the support of residents.

He said they would contribute what they were required to.

For a Special Charge Scheme to go ahead, 70 per cent of residents must agree to it.

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Boost for reserve health

By KATH GANNAWAY A BIG green shed at Yellingbo Nature Conservation Reserve (YNCR) could be a first-rate learning centre and showcase for the three Victorian State emblems for which the reserve is a critical haven.

That was just part of the pitch delivered by Friends of the Helmeted Honeyeater to Environment Minister Lisa Neville and Education Minister and Deputy Leader James Merlino last week.

The reserve is home to a population of over 130 of the critically endangered helmeted honeyeaters, 40 lowland leadbeater possum, declared critically endangered earlier this month, and the floral emblem, Pink Heath.

In a fast-paced tour of the plant nursery and the education facility, Ms Neville and Mr Merlino were briefed on the state of play with efforts to recover the animals, threats, including deer, foxes, cats, changes to the hydrology due to upstream grazing which is contributing to vegetation dieback, and the need to expand the size of the reserve to provide critical habitat for the birds.

Environmental co-ordinator, James Frazer, said funds were needed to transform the shed which was currently used for education into a more functional teaching space.

He said there was the potential to partner with universities and TAFE. “This could be a very good teaching space and the type of

Environment Minister Lisa Neville, Friends of the Helmeted Honeyeater volunteer Sue Tardif and Education Minister and Deputy Premier James Merlino look over land plans during the visit. 138518 interpretive space that is warranted for our state emblems,” he said.

In terms of habitat, the ministers were told the reserve would always be narrow and fragmented unless action is taken now to add land when it becomes available.

Friends volunteer Sue Tardif said while the Friends group was not in a position to purchase land, they were working with groups such as Trust For Nature to try to ensure that vital habitat currently in private hands were secured when it became available.

She said all the research had been done to identify land, but that money was needed to make it happen.

“Birds have already started to move into one of the properties,” she said, adding that some of the land was high-value conservation which would only require maintenance in

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The other need, was for a volunteer co-ordinator.

Ms Tardif said the volunteer pool had increased from 15 to 80 in recent years which was a fantastic reflection of the commitment and passion for the Helmeted Honeyeater and the reserve.

But, she said, it came with a significant workload.

Funding is the critical element, and Ms Tardif said she felt they had been given a good hearing, and had been asked to submit concept plans.

“The most important message was that research is really important for lots of reasons, and that it is not just about one bird species,” she said.

“It is a state asset we have here, and we need to protect it.

Ms Neville will be back in September for the release of the next batch of captive-bred birds.

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Managing business change The state T of

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and ready for new employment.

This begs the question of government - what can we do to minimise the fallout?

The cheaper and easier it is to change, the more likely business will adapt quickly and be able to afford the change rather than have to close altogether.

Two significant costs to business are logistics and red tape.

Government has the power to influence these costs.

Cumbersome, unnecessary red tape and infrastructure that cannot take increased demand from growing populations make it harder and more expensive to do business.

The cost of such inefficiency ultimately gets passed on to consumers, which is why so many in the Yarra Ranges are feeling the pinch of higher living costs today.

When living costs are high - we cut back our personal spending which forces business to make cutbacks and, sadly, it is often jobs that have to be

cut because the other expenses are less flexible.

Complementing a strong infrastructure program should be brave reform to regulation, or costs will continue to increase.

No longer can we afford to tolerate waste, inefficiency and the status quo.

Now is the time to be bold and visionary and define what we want our economic future to look like.

We need accessible education for a bright and versatile workforce.

We need better roads and transport to open up access to more local and international markets that stimulate business expansion.

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Snippets Remembering our Mothers THIS Mother’s Day at 10am, a group of Dandenong Ranges civil celebrants invite anyone who will be missing a mum, grandma or those who have played a mothering role in your life. This will be at St Cuthbert’s Chapel, 196 BelgraveGembrook Road, Menzies Creek. We also welcome those who are missing a child or mothers who will miss being remembered by their children, to join us for a memorial service and morning tea. There will be a small labyrinth. You may wish to bring a small token of remembrance and meaning (perhaps from the garden) to carry with you through the labyrinth walk. We invite you to email a photo of your special person to be included in a DVD presentation that will be shown during the service. Gold coin donation to Fernlea House. Inquiries to Anne on 0410 020 610. Email: anne@annealdridge.com.au

Grand opening THE official opening of the Fernlea Shop of Op in Emerald will take place on 9 May, Saturday, at 10.30am. This will be attended by Cr Leti-

cia Wilmot (Cardinia Shire mayor). Morning tea and coffee is available. Free live acoustic performance.

Cooinda Cub Scouts night A TRY Cub Scouts night is planned for Wednesday 13 May at the Seville Scout Hall from 7pm to 8.30pm. Scouting is a non-profit, community run, global association where participants learn life skills and make lasting friendships. Come and try, ask questions and join in the fun. For more information, contact group leader Dorothy Salter at dk.salter@bigpond.com or club leader Tracie Owens at teffo@bigpond.com. Alternatively, contact 0413 511 922 or 9735 0326.

Suicide prevention information EMERALD Community House is offering a Suicide Prevention Information Session (free): Wednesday 13 May, from 7.30pm to 9.30pm at the ECH Hall. This session will look at the indicators that might suggest that someone is considering suicide and how to have a conversation with them about it. The information session will also include a list of resources and support information to help the person keep safe.

RSL ceremony THE Mount Evelyn RSL will be holding a ceremony to mark the centenary of the passing of Corporal William Aicher, who was killed in action at Gallipoli. The event will take place on Friday 8 May, at 11am. The location is Mount Evelyn War Memorial, at the corner of Wray Crescent and Birmingham Road, Mount Evelyn.

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FIVE schools in the Yarra Ranges will host a renowned mentoring program which helps secondary students reach their potential.

Victorian Minister for Education, James Merlino, has launched the Big Brothers Big Sisters Australia program in the region, which pairs secondary students with volunteer mentors from the local community.

Each student spends one hour per week with their mentor throughout the school year, identifying goals and aspirations, as well as ensuring they are on track to reach them.

Among the local schools participating are Sherbrooke Community School, Upwey High School, Boronia K-12 College, Bayswater Secondary College and Mater Christi College.

Mr Merlino said all students, regardless of their circumstances, deserved the chance to reach their potential.

“This program is a good example of schools working with their local communities to provide the best opportunities for students,” he said.

Big Brothers Big Sisters Australia is the country’s largest youth mentoring organisation and has worked in the community for more than 30 years.

Grants for ice fight LOCAL community groups are being urged to apply for grants of as much as $10,000 to help combat the drug ice.

The funds will allow communities to come together to develop local solutions in the fight against ice and for other groups to build on existing successful, locally based responses.

A range of activities include forums, production and development of communications, and the promotion of education opportunities.

The community grants are part of the Victorian Government’s $45 million Ice Action Plan to reduce the supply, demand and harm of a drug that is negatively affecting many towns in the Yarra Ranges region.

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Boost for the round ball

By PETER DOUGLAS

Member for Monbulk James Merlino, with Montrose Soccer Club president Alan Symons and senior captain Dean Cherry.

To mark the most recent achievement, many local dignitaries attended the plaque unveiling, including Member for Monbulk James Merlino and

Member for Croydon David Hodgett.

From Yarra Ranges Shire, chief executive Glenn Patterson, Mayor Maria McCarthy,

and councillors Len Cox and Mike Clarke attended.

In his address, Mr Merlino acknowledged the efforts that had gone into the project years

Group may scoop the pool OLINDA residents will learn today if their beloved swimming pool will receive a much-needed cash boost towards rejuvenation.

The recently formed Olinda Community Pool Association (OCPA) is waiting on confirmation of funding as the Victorian Government delivers its state budget today, specifically $500,000 of funds flagged for the site.

The cash has been identified for use to repair cracks in the pool, as well as to install a children’s playground.

Problems arose for the popular pool in 2013 after Yarra Ranges Shire contractors discovered cracks up to 1cm wide running

down the pool floor.

There had been discussion on closing the site, but the community and shire have worked to try to save the pool.

Recently appointed president of the OCPA James Edge said the association had opted to wait for confirmation before any celebrations.

“James Merlino made an open promise of $500,000 for a playground and to repair the pool,” Mr Edge said.

“If the funding doesn’t happen, we will establish a working group and work on a plan B. “But we’ll wait on the state budget and go from there.”

The OCPA has been officially

formed after an open community meeting at Olinda Community House on 14 April.

In total, 21 people attended, who heard updates regarding council and progress on repairing the pool for this summer.

Among the appointments included James Edge as president, Janine McClelland as council liaison and Sue Smith as vicepresident.

During the formative weeks, the group will concentrate on setting up the association and will begin monthly meetings.

For more information about OCPA, or joining the association, contact swim@olindapool.com.

before, both from Yarra Ranges Shire and the previous state government.

Cr Cox was particularly pleased with the outcome.

“One of the great joys of being a councillor is seeing things get done,” he said.

“It’s so important that youth get outside and become involved in sport.”

Liquor move on the table

By PETER DOUGLAS OBJECTORS to a proposed new IGA liquor store in Montrose were to meet with representatives from the supermarket giant last night.

Yarra Ranges Shire was to chair a planning application meeting, which was held at the Montrose Town Centre.

IGA has proposed moving its liquor department from its present site in the supermarket to a separate building.

Concerns surround the impact of having a liquor store in one of the most prominent locations in the town’s shopping strip.

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One objector, Trish Rathmell, said the community just wanted to have a say.

“IGA brands itself as a community supermarket, yet they’ve failed to consult the community in regards to this decision,” she said.

“They haven’t asked the community if they want this.”

Yarra Ranges councillor Len Cox was to lead the community consultation meeting.

Cr Cox said it was only early days.

“As part of council planning objections, we get the applicant and objector to

see if they can work out a mutually satisfying outcome,” he said.

From the perspective of the objectors, some of the concerns raised were: *A large packaged liquor store sends the wrong message to the community; *Concerns the location is the largest, most prominent in the shopping centre; *Amenity impacts associated with increased liquor sales and use; *Increase of number of liquor licenses in Montrose.

The ‘Mail’ has contacted media staff from IGA, who failed to respond to inquiries.

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THE unveiling of the new changerooms at the Keith Hume Fraser Reserve last Wednesday marked the end of five years’ work for the Montrose Soccer Club.

After much fund-raising, along with collaboration with state and local governments, the club has completed an ambitious project to overhaul its facilities.

This started with a major reserve upgrade, including the redevelopment of the number one soccer pitch, as well as drainage and surface improvements of the number two pitch in 2013.

Club president Alan Symons said the unveiling represented much more than just improved facilities.

“We had to sell plenty of ‘Monty’ burgers in order to reach the fund-raising target,” he said.

“To get the project up and running, the club had to contribute funds, too.

“There was much sponsor support, and countless raffles, trivia nights and plenty of selling snags.”

The club raised more than $50,000 for the project, with the Victorian Government and Yarra Ranges Shire also contributing heavily.

Mr Symons said the upgrades had helped increase local participation in sport.

“We started with just two teams,” he said.

“We now have grown to two senior teams, three teams on a Sunday and nine junior teams.”

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Letters IN REPLY to your article (“Fiskville closed for good - good, says Mick”, Mail, 7 April) I wish to advise the following: It was noted in the Golder Associates assessment of Fiskville in 2012 that there is inadequate information on PFOS to consider the chemical to be genotoxic and/or a carcinogen (Golder Associates, 2012, page 13).

In 2010, consultants Wynsafe tested for PFOS and PFOA residues in the primary pump and in dam two at Fiskville.

The levels detected were also above the drinking water criteria, their report concluded "... it can be shown that the estimated exposures will produce daily intakes several hundred times lower than the recommended Tolerable Daily Intake (TDI) for both PFOS and PFOA even based on the highest result" (Joy, 2012, page 84).

This highlights that there have always been some high readings of PFOS at the college, but that is was deemed safe by toxicologists to continue using as a training ground.

The current MFB complex at Burnley was built on a known toxic dump (ABC Stateline, 2008).

The MFB was forced to clean up the site by the then Labor Government and the UFU. Why isn’t the Andrews Government and the UFU demanding the same action from the CFA? Remediation work was already underway at Fiskville with the completion of stage one.

Fiskville has to be remediated regardless of whether it is open or closed.

Fiskville is the largest employer in the Ballan area, employing 60 families and injecting $250,000 into the local economy per annum.

It also provides vital and specialist training to both CFA career staff and volunteer firefighters.

Finally, I’d also like to mention that with the Parliamentary Inquiry, I also question why the site was permanently closed before the inquiry had begun.

I support the need for fair compensation for those that are or have suffered cancer as a proven result of Fiskville.

Fiskville is invaluable to the local community and the functioning of CFA. Ian Ireland, Third Lieutenant, Ballan Fire Brigade.

Not loony and left IF BRIAN Hannan were to be believed (‘Broken record hard to swallow’, The Mail, 28 April), the anti-McDonald’s protesters are nothing better than a loony, left-fringe group fighting all forms of big business.

In actual fact, we are widely recognised as a socially diverse and peaceful community group (over 90 per cent of Tecomans), which covers the whole political spectrum.

However, we are all of one mind when it comes to the inappropriateness of McDonald’s in the Dandenong Ranges.

To answer Mr Hannan’s conjecture, I am myself a strong supporter and shareholder of the Bendigo Bank, but don’t consider that a ‘big box’ development like Bunnings is appropriate in the Dandenongs.

It’s rather discreditable that Mr Hannan also tries to revive a completely fabricated accusation that tried to stoke media alarm about a No Macca’s campaign ‘sabotage’ at last year’s Upwey RSL Anzac service.

Mr Hannan should well know that nothing disrespectful at all occurred at the service.

Furthermore, the campaign has had no trouble whatsoever with Upwey RSL, and, in fact, applauds it for not installing pokies there.

Karl Williams, Tecoma.

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Letters raise the flag THE letters section of the Mail deserves a big round of applause for helping sort out a number of Yarra Glen issues: - The ground mess north of the council tennis courts has been cleaned-up.

Cheers for all the vegetation trimmers who finally got the job done.

- Men’s shed committee man, Paul Brewster, made certain the sausage sizzlers flew the correct ensign on the men’s shed flagpole on Anzac Day. Hip-hip-hooray!

- The Yarra Glen op-shop completely ignored Easter (and any reference to the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ), but somehow cobbled together a few posters about the Gallipoli landing, and added some paper flags for Anzac Day. Cheers for all the non-believers who volunteer!

- The Yarra Glen RSL wisely flew the Australian and New Zealand ensign side by side and included both national anthems in the 25 April ceremony.

Three cheers and a medal, please!

- How many dollars did the Mail gain commercially from its very generous 14-page Anzac Day pre-promotion?

Subdued cheers for honesty if the editor prints the question and gives a proper answer about media profiteering on Australia’s most sacred day.

Not all of us are happy about the Anzac jingoism and souvenir biscuit tins.

Noel Buchanan, Yarra Glen.

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Love stays strong

BY JODIE SYMONDS JUST six decades ago, two people fell madly in love with each other.

On 12 March June, 79, and Tony Smith, 81, of Monbulk, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary.

They first met while at the carnival where June played the trumpet in a band and Tony was a supporter.

It wasn’t long before they got to know each other and the two sweethearts shared their first kiss at the back of a bus they were touring on.

Two years later, the pair got married in St George’s Church in England in front of friends and family.

In 1956, June gave birth to their first son, Stephen, and later, Christopher and Paul were born.

When asked what was their secret to a long marriage, Tony laughed.

“I’m a very tolerant person,” he said.

When June was asked the same question she said there are a lot of things that make up a marriage.

“When you marry you make a contract, you have to learn to forgive each other’s problems, how to adjust,” June said.

“We’re not perfect, and it is hard at times but love is a decision.”

They moved to Monbulk in 1974 and have lived there ever since.

The two lovebirds were excited to receive a certificate from Prime Minister Tony Abbott and a certificate from both the Queen and Governor- General.

“It was pretty exciting getting these certificates,” Tony said.

“I had actually forgotten it was our anniversary until we got the mail,” June said.

The two have spent every memory together, in sickness and in health, and continue to love each other.

Happy 60th wedding anniversary, June and Tony.

Making waves and bagging the medals too

By PETER DOUGLAS

June and Tony Smith celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary.

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MONBULK emerging swim star Keilani Trewavis is continuing to impress, this time on a national stage.

After competing at the Australian Age Championships at the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre last month, the 13-year-old bagged one gold and one silver medal, while making the finals in another three events.

She also competed in relay events at the meet.

Though it could be easy to attribute her successes to talent, her family said these results hadn't come without hard work.

Her father, Brad, said he was enormously proud over her drive and dedication.

“Keilani completes seven training sessions through the week, so there are some early starts,” he said.

“It started off relatively small but it has become a family commitment.

“But it’s all worth it to see the satisfaction she gains.”

Keilani attends Mount Lilydale Mercy College, where she represents her school with distinction in carnival events.

Presently, she competes in all different strokes, but specialises in breaststroke and butterfly.

Mr Trewavis said his daughter and the family had a connection with the Monbulk Aquatic Centre.

“When she was about seven, we looked at different sports,” he said.

“But we saw a flyer at the Monbulk pool.

“As she progressed, she went to Nunawading, but Monbulk is where it all started.”

Mr Trewavis said the whole family was behind her efforts.

Not one to rest on her successes, in the near future Keilani is aiming to make an international team.

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Runners huff ‘n’ puff against icon

By LARISSA KUZEFF FITNESS enthusiasts from around the region huffed and puffed after a massive day at Puffing Billy’s 34th Great Train Race last Sunday.

The race, which began at 9.30am, involved hundreds of registered runners, who completed a 13.5-kilometre route from Belgrave to Emerald via the picturesque hills and ferns gullies of Dandenong Ranges in an attempt to outrun the iconic steam engine, Puffing Billy.

Participants were asked to pass certain checkpoints throughout the race by specific times to stay in the race, with 120 minutes the longest time possible to complete the event.

Those who did not participate in the race volunteered through helping out with athlete support, marshalling, and clean-up.

Steve Kelly from North Balwyn crossed the line to win the event in 42 minutes and 27 seconds. Steve won the race in 2012 and 2013, but was beaten by local runner, Craig Appleby in 2014. However this year, Steve was victori-

ous and Craig was second place-getter running 43 minutes and 42 seconds.

The first female to cross the line was Tarli Bird from Echuca who finished in 48 minutes and 55 seconds. Tarli beat the winner from the last two years, Sarah Klein, who was trying to become a record holder for achieving first place-getter three years in a row. This year Sarah was the third placegetter, crossing the line in 50 minutes and 54 seconds.

Puffing Billy crossed the line in 51 minutes and 47 seconds, which resulted in 48 runners being absolutely thrilled to have beaten this tourist icon.

The not for profit tourism organisation, the Puffing Billy Preservation Society, successfully raised around $95,000 from the event.

These funds will go towards restoration of Garratt Locomotive NGG 16129 which was purchased in the 1990s from South Africa. For a full list of winners, visit http://www. puffingbilly.com.au/newsevents/great-train-race/

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Teachers, students in train-ing

By PETER DOUGLAS UPWEY High School took on the region’s favourite steam locomotive over the weekend.

In a fantastic show of perseverance and camaraderie, a student-teacher team from the school participated in the Great Train Race through the Dandenong Ranges.

Physical education teacher, Peter Castillo, has organised the event over the past six years, which he said had been enormously well-received.

Mr Castillo said the students gained plenty from the initiative.

“It’s about starting a life-

long association with fitness,” he said.

“Not only do we inspire the younger students, but parents often join in, too.

“Once we get over the line, we all go through our stories, our triumphs and defeats, but it’s great for building camaraderie.”

Participation is part of the school’s extra-curricular commitment to education, with other outside involvements including projects such as volleyball.

As part of the race, the students also learn about nutrition and cardio-health. Due to the distance, the students mostly come from senior years.

Mr Castillo said he was pleased with his own performance, even if it’s a little slower these days.

“I’m 54 now, so the personal best times are 10 years ago,” he said.

“I’ve done this the past few years, but the train seems to be catching up with me.”

In the lead-up to the big race, the students had trained for more than two months.

But as if racing Puffing Billy over 13 kilometres wasn’t tough enough, the students now have to back-up for a cross-country carnival next week.

From back left are staff Matthew Lucas, Marty Svihla and Peter Castillo. From front left are students Nathan, Lucas, Dylan and Thomas, and (front) Kayla.

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The Holy Fools van was stolen in March from the charity's Swansea Road address.

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Song and dance for ukulele love

By VICTORIA STONE-MEADOWS THE Dandenong Ranges Ukulele Festival (DRUKE) will give ukulele fans the opportunity to come together to share a love of all things uke.

The Burrinja Cultural Centre in Upwey will host local and international ukulele players and enthusiasts over the last weekend in May. “It’s going to be a lot of fun,” said Burrinja Executive Officer Ross Farnell.

“It’s going to be a chance for

people to not only see performances, including international and local, but to participate as well,” he said.

There will be workshops, live performances, an open stage, stalls, and food as well as a door prize on Friday night for the best dressed in a ’70s themed costume.

“There will be lots of flares and platforms. I’m hoping people go really big on that night,” Ross said.

There’s a gala opening night on the Friday that will work like a taster for the whole festival, and perfor-

mances and workshops throughout Saturday and Sunday with a special ‘women in uke’ event on Sunday.

In an effort to move the image of the ukulele away from the typical male, Ross Farnell explained the need to celebrate the women who play ukulele.

“We thought the profile quite often around ukuleles was around male players,” Ross said.

“On Sunday we’ve got these two fantastic female ukulele players who are really top-class who are go-

ing to be performing that afternoon and doing workshops.”

There are many great prizes for those that participate in the festival’s competitions.

The DRUKE competition categories include schools, under 15-year-olds, song writing and more so there is a chance for anyone to get involved and have a go.

“We hope a lot of people with their own ukuleles turn up at the door, which is great,” Ross said.

And the winning flavour is... tomato

By JESSE GRAHAM A GOOD, old-fashioned tomato sauce came out the victor late last month, topping dozens of entries to be crowned the winner of the Yarra Valley Sauce competition.

The sauce, created by Fitzroy’s Duncan Young and William Carey, was named winner of the competition on Sunday 26 April after being judged alongside 54 other entries.

Contestants had few restrictions in the competition, which simply required a 500ml jar of a tomatobased sauce, relish, chutney or pasta sauce made in this year’s season.

Sauces were then judged by a panel of three, with scores out of 20 broken down into five points for look, five for texture and 10 for

taste, then added for a total out of 60.

Mr Duncan’s sauce received 46 out of 60, narrowly beating Yering’s Mollie Flood’s tomato chutney.

He told the Mail the sauce was discovered by his mother and his aunty in the 1970s, though the exact origin had been forgotten, and had been adapted for the competition entry.

Entering came after he stopped by for tomatoes on the way back from a camping trip in the Cathedral Ranges and saw information about the competition - he went home to Fitzroy, made the sauce with Mr Carey and dropped it off the next day.

As for its uses, Mr Duncan said the sauce was good for pies, sausage

rolls and pastries.

“Me and Will make pies from scratch at home,” he said.

“I think we both just really enjoy doing a bit of gourmet cooking recreationally for fun, spending a bit of time doing it and enjoying the results at the end.

“You put sauce in with the gravy - it’s really good for that.”

As first prize winner, Mr Duncan will receive a Yarra Valley hamper worth $150, while Ms Flood won a dinner for two at Rustik restaurant at Gladysdale Bakehouse.

Yarra Valley Gateway Estate’s Brett Spurling said this year’s entries were diverse in content, and handed in from residents in the valley and beyond.

This included hot-chilli sauces,

green tomato relishes, along with a range of straight-up traditional sauces.

Last year was the first time the sauce competition had been held, and Mr Spurling said the competition looked promising to continue next year.

“At this stage, I can’t see why not,” he said.

“I’d like to make it bigger and better - we’re already starting to talk about it a bit and seeing if we can make it something else, on another level.”

Mr Duncan said he would be keeping his winning recipe secret for now, but that the product could make an appearance at farmers’ markets around Melbourne in the near future.

LILYDALE’S Holy Fools charity has had a bitter-sweet ending to their van’s disappearance, after police located the stolen vehicle damaged and re-painted in Chirnside Park.

Police from Maroondah Police Crime Investigation Unit (CIU) executed a warrant last week at a Chirnside Park address, where the van was found, along with two stolen motorbikes, stolen bikes and power tools.

The van, a 2003 Toyota HiAce had been missing since the weekend of 22-23 March, when it was stolen with thousands of dollars of food and equipment during a break-in at Holy Fool’s Swansea Road building.

From computers, printers, backpack beds for homeless people and even the building’s phone system, the charity was devastated by the robbery.

Yarra Valley and Dandenongs residents posted sightings of the van onto the Holy Fools Facebook page, with one sighting reported in Mansfield - some 150 kilometres away.

On the group’s Facebook page, it was announced that the now-recovered van was written-off due to the damage, and that fundraising had begun for a new van.

The motorbikes were stolen from the East Melbourne area, while the tools and bikes were taken in burglaries in the Croydon Hills, Mornington and Lilydale areas.

Maroondah CIU Senior Constable Matthew Brennan said the van had been spraypainted to disguise it, as it was covered in easily-identifiable logos when it was stolen.

A 38-year-old Chirnside Park man was arrested, charged and remanded in relation to the thefts, and the matter is still before the court.

The charity was bolstered by community donations and fund-raising events in the aftermath of the theft, and is currently raising money for a new van.

For more information, or to donate, visit www.facebook.com/holyfools or www.holyfools.org.au/support-us.

Hi-tech musical thieves LILYDALE police are searching for information after computers and a musical instrument were stolen from Mount Evelyn last month.

Between 8am-4.30pm on Thursday 30 April, computer equipment, including a laptop and an iPad tablet, and an electric guitar were stolen from a Clegg Road property.

Police believe the thief smashed a window to gain access to the property, and the value of the items is estimated to be $2000.

Anyone with information is asked to call Lilydale police on 9739 2300 or Crime Stoppers on 1300 333 000.

Fog crash warning out MONBULK police officers are urging drivers to take care during foggy mornings, after a “severe” crash yesterday morning.

Leading Senior Constable Ken Tromp told the Mail that, at 6.20am on Monday 4 May 34-year-old Wandin East driver failed to give way on the corner of Monbulk Road and Ferndale road in Silvan, T-boning another car, driven by a 37-year-old Emerald man.

“It was a pretty severe impact,” Leading Sen Const Tromp said.

Both drivers received minor injuries, but were not taken to hospital.

Leading Sen Const Tromp said the Wandin East man was expected to be charged with failing to give way.

He asked drivers to be careful when making their way through the hills on foggy mornings, especially when the road is wet.

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By PETER DOUGLAS THE book titled ‘Tin Legs and Toasting Forks’, written by local identity Jim McPhee, was last week successfully launched at the Monbulk Community Hub. McPhee is an identifiable person around town, as he walks with two crutches, having had a full leg amputation 68 years ago at age 13 from osteogenic sarcoma (bone cancer).

He is a long-term and actively engaged resident, being a past president and present member of the Rotary Club Monbulk and District.

With the intent to encourage others with disabilities to think positively, ‘Tin Legs and Toasting Forks’ is an astounding journey of fierce determination to be viewed as ‘normal’.

A deep internal struggle through decades of endeavouring to live an ‘ordinary life’ with extraordinary physical difficulty, Jim is the hero whose life was severely curtailed in childhood.

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He competed on equal terms with abledbodied persons in the team sports of cricket and table tennis.

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It saunters along invoking nostalgic memories of yesteryear, with inspiration and testament to the power of resilience and endurance.

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Their debut EP ‘Devils Tongue’ comes after the success of their EP ‘The End of the Divide: Chapter Two which was released in 2013.

Lead singer of the band, Kaisha Hekimia, said that the single was influenced by the integration of her Armenian-Australian heritage.

“Devils Tongue merges intensely rhythmic Middle Eastern rock with honest lyrics straight from the soul of my Armenian-Australian background, Kaisha said.

‘It was inspired and released in commemoration with the 100 years since the Armenian genocide,” she said.

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Paying it forward

NETBALLERS and the Yarra Ranges community celebrated the official opening of the Pinks Reserve Regional Netball Facility last Thursday.

The official opening marks years of hard work by the Lilydale and Yarra Valley Netball Association and Yarra Ranges Shire lobbying for the project.

The facility means the reserve, including Kilsyth Sports Centre and football and cricket club, is now a premier sports precinct.

The facility has 12 outdoor netball courts, including seven with lighting, and a new pavilion and car park.

It is now home to the 2000 netballers and more than 200 teams of the Lilydale and Yarra

Valley Netball Association.

Toni Madden, Lilydale and Yarra Valley Netball Association President, said the league is ecstatic.

“We’re thrilled to be there,” he said.

“The courts look great and are so much safer.”

The facility will host training and competitions run by Lilydale and Yarra Valley Netball Association, which will help grow the sport in the region.

The council proudly supported the project with a $5 million contribution.

The Victorian Government provided $500,000, the netball association $300,000, with

$50,000 from the Bendigo Bank and $60,000 from the Federal Government.

Cr Len Cox said this is the realisation of a long-held ambition.

“I’ve been actively working for at least 15 years to see new netball courts built to replace the ageing ones in Mooroolbark,” he said.

“It was a much-need facility which will be used.

“The standard of netball has actually improved as no-one is worried about falling over and hurting themselves.

“Our netballers are even happy to come to training because the courts look so good under the new lights.”

New names on trophies MONBULK Bowling Club held its annual presentation night recently, with some old champions missing out.

The celebrations were held in the Monbulk Bistro, which was spectacularly decked out in the maroon and gold club colours.

Each year the highlight of the competitions is the singles championships.

This year, the ladies’ final was between Dot Donders, who has been the Club Champion on several occasions, and Jenny Holmes, previously only been runners-up.

In the final match Jenny was able to get away to a good start.

Then, while needing only one point to clinch the championship, Dot started her run.

Jenny was heard to say “how could one point be so difficult to get?”.

Finally, with a little luck and with much relief, Jenny won that point and so became the Club Champion for this year.

The men’s final was a finely-balanced competition between the reigning champion, Andrew Bell and newcomer to the finals Allan Marsh.

Both men play as skips in the top Monbulk Saturday Pennant side and they put in hours of practice each week.

The concentration on their faces was frightening.

Andrew and Allan bowled that way for more than three hours.

The scores remained close with both men staying in sight

of the title.

In the end it was a jubilant Allan who edged in front.

Winners: Barry Adshead (Open President’s Handicap), Bruce Cameron (Open Proportional Handicap), Doreen Edwards and Peter Koomen (Eve Garret Mixed Pairs), Elaine Butler and Dot Donders (Ladies’ Pairs), Allan Marsh and Eric Markham (Men’s Pairs), Jenny Holmes (Val Fleming Trophy - best aggregate points, ladies), Allan Marsh (Chas Connell Trophy - best aggregate points, men), Klaus Eisele (Ernie Whitworth Trophy - club person of year), Peter Coulson (Encouragement Award), Jenny Holmes (Ladies Club Champion) and Alan Marsh (Men’s Club Champion).

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‘OUR bank is your bank’.

That’s the slogan of the Dandenong Ranges Community Bank Group because it is excited about having community involvement.

“We give money to community groups that support our business because that’s our way of thanking them,” said Senior Group Manager Mike Fleming.

“We have also run a very successful Club Rewards program over the last few years and that has resulted in excess of $35,000 being given to a number of clubs.

“This is, of course, in addition to the many sponsorships and grants that we provide.”

Last week, Bendigo Bank took the top spot among Australia’s financial institutions on the Corporate Reputation Index for the month of April.

In February it was awarded Business Bank of the Year for the fourth year running.

“Everyone who has a bank account or a loan knows how important money is and how important it is to have trust in their financial institution,” Mr Fleming said.

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This is not a promotion to get you to sign to a never ending gym membership.

This is an opportunity for you to come and try their facilities for 30 days for $30.

This offer is exclusive to the month of May and includes full access to all of facilities with no risk.

Pinnacle is aiming to inspire more Australians to think about fitness and well-being.

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Most rewarding career awaits THERE’S nothing more relaxing than enjoying a massage, especially if your muscles are sore and overworked.

What better way is there to forget your worries and aid recovery, in order to tackle the next day with renewed vigour?

Why not extend the experience and make a career out of professional therapy?

Melbourne College of Professional Therapists is offering an initiative of 50 free scholarships to members of the community.

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For more information, phone Liz Sharkey on 0416 165 555 or www.mcpt.edu.au.

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LIFESTYLE WITH LUXURY IF YOU truly desire a lifestyle in the beautiful Dandenong Ranges, this outstanding builder’s own home, “Bundaleer” architecturally designed to ensure every member of the family is catered for, is stunning, spacious and contemporary with simply nothing to do than move in and enjoy.

Mellow tiled floors lead through the entrance and guide you through a welldesigned floorplan, creating zones for relaxing and entertaining in style, including the all season’s room decked out with barbecue, sink (and spirits dispenser) and capturing the great outdoors in comfort.

A cinema room connects with the open living and flows to the kitchen decorated in subtle tones abundant with benches, storage

PROPERTY OF THE WEEK

and quality stainless steel appliances.

The master suite adjoins a retreat or study, full ensuite grand in size and opulent with a deep designer bath and large shower enclosure, perfectly positioned away from three further double rooms, kids’ study and main bathroom dominated by corner bath.

Earthy tones blend the residence with the private surrounds and the fabulous circular sealed driveway which leads to ample car accommodation, with carport and sensational five-car garage plus room for all the toys, including a gym room for the workout conscious.

Other features include high ceilings, dado panelling, built-in cabinetry, climate controlled throughout with gas ducted heating and refrigerated cooling in living.

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BELGRAVE 15 Apsley ROAd

$440,000 Plus

MONBULK 3 ROBINA ROAd

$520,000 Plus

LIGHT AND BRIGHT WITH WORK FROM HOME OPTION!

QUALITY BUILT FAMILY HOME IN PEACEFUL SURROUNDS...

This spacious tri level, 4 bedrm home will delight irst home buyers, investors or a family looking for a great home in a quiet area location. Features inc: lge open plan living/dining, 2 bathrms, master with eNs & WIR, downstairs bedroom, with its external double doors, undercover parking with carport & garage, workshop/man cave, new carpets, GdH & air conditioning. Inspect today!!

surrounded by over 1/2 acre of near lat green lawn, mature trees & gardens this stunning, character 3 bedroom plus study home boasts hardwood loors, timber kitchen s/s appliances, modern pendant lighting, GdH , air conditioning & a lge timber decking. Close to Monbulk’s Main Street, local shops & public transport, this prestigious property has all the right features for a beautiful, family home.

Contact Glenn Chandler on 0418 410 689 or 9754 6888 Inspection Contact Agent (photo Id Required)

4 BED 2 BATH 2 W.C. 2 CAR LANDSIZE - 1072sqm

BELGRAVE 8 dalkeitH CReSCent

$410,000 Plus

Contact Glenn Chandler on 0418 410 689 or 9754 6888 Inspection Saturday 1:30pm-2:00pm (Photo id Required)

3 BED 2 BATH 2 W.C. 6 CAR LANDSIZE - 2298sqm

KALLISTA 28 kalliSta eMeRald Road

$330,000 Plus

SPACIOUS AND SECLUDED....

CHARACTER COTTAGE WITH HEAVENLY VIEWS

Surrounded by nature & within a short stroll to Belgrave’s main street, this brick & cedar split level home consists of 3 bedrms, 2 bathrms (master with enS) & 2 sep living zones. the kitchen is the hub of the home & lows into a relaxed meals/dining area. Boasting GdH, wood heater, timber decking, lge garage plus workshop & all set on secluded 1236sqm block in a perfect location!

Cute as a button with unsurpassable views, this cottage has been lovingly maintained with views that stretch across to distant mountain ranges. With features inc: timber loors, classic country style kitchen, open ire place plus gas ducted heating & a spacious decking for entertaining. the garden has been lovingly restored & is a colourful display of pretty garden beds, fruit trees and a vegie patch.

Contact Sharyn Chandler on 0439 882 442 or 9754 6888 Inspection Saturday 11:30am -12:00pm (Photo id Required)

3 BED 2 BATH 2 W.C. 2 CAR LANDSIZE - 1236sqm

FERNY CREEK 146 Mount dandenonG touRiSt Road

$620,000 Plus

1 BED 1 BATH 1 W.C. LANDSIZE - 1040sqm

Contact Sharyn Chandler on 0439 882 442 or 9754 6888 Inspection Contact agent (Photo id Required)

OLINDA 172 - 174 Olinda MOnbulk ROad

Expressions of Interest

STYLISH HOME, STUNNING PRESENTATION AND GLORIOUS VIEWS

STONEHAVEN…WHERE EAGLES SOAR

Retreating behind the unpretentious facade of this highly functional home, you will enjoy the pleasures of fully renovated interiors, two distinctly separate living areas, and the lifestyle! extras that support your dreams of recreation, relaxation & rest, with stunning views to Westernport and Port Philip bays, together with Cardinia Reservoir & lysterield lake. All this only ive minutes from rail access & supermarkets.

For those of you with a green thumb there is an abundance of paths accessing all points of the garden, allowing you to grow your own vegetables in the kitchen garden or simply attend to the care of the exotic & native species spread throughout the fully landscaped almost three quarters of an acre. The very lexible loorplan allows any family make up to be involved or separate, with music room & downstairs home oice/study or the fourth bedroom, together with 3 other bedrooms, a stunning fully renovated main bathroom & separate Master bedroom with ensuite & WIR. 4 BED 2 BATH 2 W.C. 3 CAR LANDSIZE - 2676 SQM Contact Trevor Bell on 0418 333 580 or 9751 2375 Inspection By Appointment Only (photo Id Required)

“Our home has provided us with an ever changing panorama of trees, ields, birds and mountains, with breathtaking sunrises and pastel sunsets. The layout and design of the home has made living here an absolute dream and is like being on holiday everyday of the year”. The true essence of a picture image/ photograph can be deined by a frame - here the architect has captured the stunning views of the Warburton Ranges and scenery through panes of glass perfectly positioned in key living areas throughout this amazing home. Stone selected from dunkeld in the Grampians integrates the facade to the landscape and as you reach the entrance the sound of water trickling into a pond instantly creates a feeling of gentleness and grace. a sleek minimal feel and clever design with heightened ceilings leads your eye to the view at the end of the dining table, a perfect backdrop for entertainers while the adjoining lounge is equally impressive.

6 BED 3 BATH 4 W.C. 6 CAR LANDSIZE - 13000 sqm Contact Trevor bell on 0418 333 580 or 9751 2375 Inspection by Private appointment (Photo id Required)

bellrealestate.com.au

9751 2375

11 Main Road, Olinda

9754 6888

1689 Burwood Highway, Belgrave

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Contact stephen richards on 0400 100 155

Contact Tyson Bluhm on 0437 843 820 Inspection Saturday 12.30pm-1.00pm (Photo id required)

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CLaSSIC HILLS HoME on 1.5 aCRES! This lovely original weatherboard home is located on just over 1.5 acres & comes complete with a brilliant sized pony paddock, 2 dog runs & plenty of space for the kids & animals to play. The home features 4 spacious BdRs, 2 bathrooms, 3 toilets, timber loors, mains GdH, split system, quality carpets & window furnishings. if you are looking for a character home with plenty of room at a great price – this is the one!

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LoVELY ChaRaCtER hoME LoCatED IN a pRIVatE LoCatIoN! this young, character illed weatherboard home on 3/4 of an acre, is in a secluded location minutes to Wellington road and 5 minutes from emerald shopping and café district. ofering 3 Bdrs with BIrs, Master with spa ensuite & WIr. other features include leadlight, formal lounge, polished loors, quality carpet, modern kitchen, GdH, evaporative cooling, solar panels, dBl garage & landscaped gardens.

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MEnzIES CREEk 25 AURA VAlE RoAd

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MagnIfICEnt PanoRaMIC VIEwS, IDYLLIC HILLS LIfEStYLE

10 aCRE REtREat – 45 MinUTes TO THe CBD!

This unique gem, just 40 km east from Melbourne’s Cbd, enjoys an elevated position on the sheltered southern slopes of the scenic dandenong ranges. The architecturally designed home features 3 bdrs, 2 bathrooms, open ire, cathedral ceilings, leadlight, timber loors, GdH, granite benchtops, dbl garage & botanical style gardens. And of course breathtaking 360 degree vistas.

located on 10 private acres ofering clear paddocks & abundant with native lora & wildlife this property is only a few minutes from the heart of Emerald & around 45 minutes to the CBd. The comfortable & solid 4 bedroom family home has all the comforts you need and 10 acres of usable land, 3 paddocks, a dam huge machinery shed/workshop and wonderful views.

Contact Aaron day on 0407 365 994 Inspection Saturday 1:30pm-2:00pm (Photo Id required)

Contact Grant day on 0417 565 745 or Bethany day on 0438 844 968 inspection Saturday 2:30pm-3:00pm (Photo id Required)

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ofers over $380,000

20 PRIVatE aCRES REaDY to BUILD tHE DREaM! 20 Acres - Vacant land - Fully fenced - Established driveways & paths - Bore water - Close to Cockatoo - A few meters to public transport JUST BRinG THE ViSion!

Contact aaron Day on 0407 365 994

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MoDERN LIVING SURRoUNDED BY NatURE oN 22 aCRES!

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stylish home located in a sought after area, privately set amongst nature. the home features 3 spacious Bdrs, Master with WIr & ensuite with corner spa, a generous country kitchen, 2 large living areas including a lounge/dining, outdoor alfresco area & rumpus room. outside is a studio, undercover swim/ spa, 4 large paddocks, a dam, original barn, 2 bedroom cottage, the list goes on.

incredible Views 26 prime cleared acres in Avonsleigh Power & water available Cut driveway

Contact tyson Bluhm on 0437843820

Contact Aaron day on 0407 365 994

bellrealestate.com.au

5968 6222

311-313 Main Street, Emerald

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EMERALD 96 EMERALD MONBULK ROAD Ideally located on a sealed road not far from central Emerald, this home is an ideal starter or upsize home stretching over 4 robed bedrooms including master with ensuite, large shower and builtin robe. This well maintained home is situated on a flat 1/2 acre (approx.) block with a great usable yard. The home boasts 4 living areas including meals area and large lounge room plus separate family room and rumpus room which opens onto the undercover rear entertaining area. Upstairs features 2 robed bedrooms with air conditioners and a children’s playroom/retreat. There is ample off street parking for the boat, caravan or trailer plus an oversized 4 car carport. The kitchen features a dishwasher and gas cooktop.

Special features include gas ducted heating and a garden shed.

4a 3b 2c 4e METHOD PRICE INSPECT CONTACT

$470,000 Plus Buyers

By Appointment Photo ID required Mick Dolphin 0429 684 522

EMERALD 4 OLD BEACONSFIELD ROAD

EMERALD 12 FERRES ROAD

GEMBROOK 33 STATION ROAD

Absolute Perfection On Over 1 Acre!

Premium Location-Walk to the shops

Family Home With Magnificent Views!

3a 2b 2c 2e

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PRICE $670,000 Plus Buyers INSPECT By Appointment CONTACT Lyn Beckwith 0419 324 409

PRICE $380,000 Plus Buyers INSPECT By Appointment CONTACT Lyn Beckwith 0419 324 409

PRICE $380,000 Plus Buyers INSPECT By Appointment CONTACT Lyn Beckwith 0419 324 409

IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR AN APPRAISAL WITH AN AGENT THAT YOU CAN TRUST— T Then Look No Further Than Emerald & District’s Largest & Leading Team With Proven Results Over & Over Again!

Call Barry Plant Emerald today

5968 4522

EMERALD 1/321 Main Road 5968 4522

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9754 2359 | 0403 576 495

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PH: JOHN:

around the clock •• 247 DayHourService maintenance plumbing

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Luke Elkin 9754 5174

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Peter perfection

By DENNIS FULLER THE May VGL monthly medal was laid out on the plate at Emerald Golf Club last Saturday and it was Peter Glasscock (14) who decided it was his turn to dine regally on that offering.

With a 78 off the beater he carded a nett 64 to bow gratefully as the medal was strung around his neck.

This made him king of the A Grade crowd as well.

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down to a countback between Brianna McCoy and Daisy Mackey with Mackey getting the nod.

On Wednesday, when the over-50s golfers turned up, they found it was a stableford round.

Mike Litchfield (11) stormed home with a two-under-par back nine to win with 43 points.

Ian Scott (25) came in second with 40 points and Leigh Morison (20) followed them home with 38.

Girls’ football kicking goals

By PETER DOUGLAS MOUNT Evelyn Junior Football Club last Friday blazed a trail for the league after holding its under-12 girls lightning premiership.

After an increase in girls’ participation, and with assistance from the AFL, the club organised the five-team, knock-out competition.

Mal Drake from the local club said they aimed to be pro-active in developing girls’

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B Grade when his nett 66 was too good for the others.

Leigh Morison and Ken Sumsion both had 67, Graham White, with his brand new knee 69, and Mike Litchfield played to his handicap for 70.

Ken Hill was nearest the pins on the 4th and 12th, Morison the 13th and Glasscock rounded out a superior round to be nearest on the 7th and the pro pin 18th.

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football in the region.

“We’ve had really good numbers this season and this is a part of the development,” Mr Drake said.

“There’s a big push at AFL level for girls' football.

“This lightning premiership will kick off the homeand-away season.”

Mr Drake said the young footballers played for a trophy, which he hoped would become an annual event.

The teams that participated in the competition were Yarra Glen, Healesville, Wesburn, Ferntree Gully and Bayswater.

A jumper presentation was held before the games.

Heading this initiative, from an AFL perspective, was girls football development manager Emily McKay. Also assisting was former St Kilda and Carlton footballer, and now development manager for Country Football, Dean Rice.

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Daniel Lever, fast bowler Jackson Wright and Seville’s Dean Troyhan have been selected, with 35-year-old Troyhan selected as region captain after winning the Yarra Valley Cricket Association best-and-fairest medal.

Cup overflows with Pride

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OPENING batting brothers Ben and Cody Morris from Eildon Park were the chosen players from the Ferntree Gully District Cricket Association to be selected in the region’s team of the year.

The cream of the crop, based on performances, will be chosen from the eight Victorian Country Regions to finalise the Victorian Country Team of the Year, set to be announced in the next fortnight.

For Yarra Valley, off-spinner

WITH just over a week until Yarra Glen hosts its second Pride Cup, the town is showing its colours, with shopfronts hosting flags supporting the antihomophobia cause in the lead-up to match day.

On Sunday 17 May, Yarra Glen Recreation Reserve will host a face-off between Yarra Glen Football Netball Club and Warburton-Millgrove in the second annual Pride Cup. The cup aims to recognise diversity and inclusion in the sport for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) community and to campaign against homophobia in the sport.

Last year’s event was brought about by coach Dean de Munk and assistant coach Sam Hills after Yarra Glen footballer, Jason Ball, came out as a gay footballer in 2012, to the support of his team and his community. As a show of support, the Yarra Glen Men’s Shed has been commissioned by the Yarra Ranges Council and the Yarra Glen Chamber of Commerce to construct 20 wooden versions of the rainbow pride flag, which will be put up in business windows along Bell Street in the lead-up to the match.

Jason’s father, Yarra Glen Football Netball Club treasurer and Pride Cup co-ordinator, David Ball, said the community had supported the cup and its message, and that the rainbow of the flag would feature prominently in the game.

Both teams will wear specially made jumpers, which replace one of the team’s colours with the rainbow from the pride flag, which will also feature on the 50-metre line, the goal post pads and umpires’ flags.

“We’re just ecstatic,” Mr Ball said.

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event, getting a lot of people congratulating the club on what they’ve done."

“Generally, the support for the club for what we’ve done in the community has been outstanding.”

This year’s Pride Cup will feature a special pre-match lunch, featuring keynote speaker, beyondblue chairman Jeff Kennett, gay amateur footballer Shaun Towner, among other speakers.

Ex-Carlton footballer Brock McLean will be playing alongside Yarra Glen, and St Kilda Football Club players will run Auskick drills with children at the event.

The 2015 Pride Cup will be the first match played on the Yarra Glen Recreation Reserve Oval, which recently had a $600,000 upgrade from the Yarra Ranges Council, and begins at 10am. For more information, visit www.pridecup.org.au. The Mail News Group is a media partner and supporter of the Pride Cup.

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Epic league encounters

By JUDY ORREN YVMDFNL DIVISION 1 SENIORS Belgrave 14.23 (107) d Olinda Ferny Creek 9.14 (68) THIS was an epic encounter for three quarters with neither team able to break away to a significant advantage. Belgrave led by just two points at quarter time, but Olinda snuck in front by the main break by just three behinds. The third quarter saw Belgrave have more of the ball but wasted its chances as it booted 2.7 to 1.4 for the term to take a six-point lead into the last quarter. Belgrave finished the day off well; they controlled the last term, booting five unanswered goals for the term to win by what was a comfortable 39-point margin the end.

Belgrave best players: J. Pearce (1 goals), D. Collins, J. McDermott.

Olinda best players: P. Rosier (1 goal), D. Noorda, C. Horner (1 goal).

Wandin 22.26 (178) d Warburton Millgrove 9.7(61) WANDIN is really starting to flex its muscles and started this game off with an almighty bang; they slotted 12 goals in the first quarter to Warby’s one in an electrifying opening to which Warby had no answers. Wandin did continue to dominate the rest of the day although the goal scoring did slow down which was expected. They booted seven goals to three in the second and then held Warby to just one point in the third while they slotted four majors to take a massive 129-point lead into third quarter time. Warby did outscore Wandin in the last five goals to three, but that still didn’t add that much respectability to the scoreboard as Wandin won in a big way.

Wandin best players: J. Bayliss (2 goals), J. Coombes, M. Polkinghorne (1 goal).

Warburton Millgrove best players: J. Iacono (1 goal), D. Brookes, A. Joyce (2 goals).

Monbulk 11.10 (76) d Upwey Tecoma 8.13 (61) THIS was a very scrappy game that Monbulk just had the edge all day. Monbulk led at every change but the margin never blew out keeping Upwey in the contest. Monbulk led by 10 points at quarter time and stretched the margin to 22 points by the half on the back of a three goal-to-one second term. Upwey started winning more of the oneon-one contests in the third, and they added four goals to two to reduce the margin to 13 points and set up a great last term. The last term was a quarter where Upwey had their chances but couldn’t split the big sticks as they booted 2.8 while Monbulk was just a little cleaner adding 3.4 to run out 15-point victors in what was a good battle all day.

Monbulk best players: K. Gray (1 goal), S. Williams (3 goals), S. Van Seters.

Upwey best players: J. Hevern, S. Dawson (1 goal), N. Wale-Buxton.

Woori Yallock 19.13 (127) d Yarra Glen 11.11 (77) THE final margin was sizeable enough in the end but Yarra Glen was pretty plucky throughout this game. Woori led by just two points at the first change but Yarra Glen had three more scoring shots and arguably should have led. Woori showed their premiership class in the second as their skills shone out above Yarra Glen’s. They booted eight goals to three to grab a 34-point advantage by half time. The second half was a reasonably even contest as Yarra Glen didn’t let Woori have it all their own way. Woori added another eight goals to their total, while Yarra Glen slotted six which saw Woori win by a hard fought 50 points.

Woori Yallock best players: C. Smedley, S. Kennedy, J. Matthews (3 goals).

Yarra Glen best players: A. Moate (1 goal), A. Smith (1 goal), R. Gurney.

Healesville 29.18 (192) d Mount Evelyn 10.12 (72) AT quarter time of this game, it looked like it was going to be an epic battle as Mount Evelyn led by just one goal, however, Healesville had other ideas as they slammed on eight goals to two behinds in a great display of hard running football to turn this game on its head and go into halftime with a 44-point lead. The second half was all Healesville. They continued their dominant running that Mount Evelyn just couldn’t contain.

They added another eight goals to three in the third and topped the day off booting nine goals to two in the last to run out 120-point winners in what was a complete dominant performance that included 15 separate goal scorers.

Healesville best players: C. Adams (1 goal), S. Donkin (1 goal), P. Fermanis (3 goals).

Mount Evelyn best players: M. Condello, D. Kift, W. Nicholson.

DIVISION 2 SENIORS Seville 15.15 (105) d Gembrook-Cockatoo 8.11 (59) Emerald 25.20 (170) d Powelltown 17.7 (109) Kinglake 12.8 (80) d Yarra Junction 8.10 (58) Yea 7.13 (55) d Alexandra 4.17 (41) UNDER 18 Olinda Ferny Creek 12.21 (93) d Belgrave 4.7 (31) Emerald 16.18 (114) d Warburton-Millgrove 2.12 (24) Upwey Tecoma 14.8 (92) d Monbulk 3.9 (27) Healesville 29.20 (194) d Mount Evelyn 3.5 (23)

Wandin 28.23(191) d Powelltown 0.1 (1) Yarra Glen 9.8 (62) d Yea 7.7 (49) A GRADE NETBALL DIVISION 1 Olinda Ferny Creek 78 d Belgrave 39 Mount Evelyn 52 d Healesville 34 Wandin 59 d Warburton-Millgrove 41 Yarra Glen 91 d Woori Yallock 11 DIVISION 2 Emerald 66 d Powelltown 26 Yarra Junction 50 d Kinglake 29 Yea 80 d Alexandra 37

Solution No. 4031 5 3 8 1 9 2 7 6 4

1 2 9 4 7 6 8 5 3

7 6 4 5 8 3 9 2 1

2 8 7 9 5 4 3 1 6

3 4 6 8 2 1 5 7 9

9 1 5 3 6 7 2 4 8

4 9 2 7 1 8 6 3 5

6 5 3 2 4 9 1 8 7

8 7 1 6 3 5 4 9 2

QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7369 - SOLUTIONS Across - 7, Johannesburg. 8, Plight. 9, Greedy. 10, Special. 12, Larch. 15, Jeans. 16, Trumpet. 18, Relent. 20, Memory. 22, Hippopotamus.

Down - 1, Collapse. 2, Hang. 3, Initial. 4, Usage. 5, Lukewarm. 6, Aged. 11, Contempt. 13, Cheerful. 14, Crimson.

17, Stoop. 19, Echo. 21, Meal.

CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 7369 - SOLUTIONS Across - 7, Fair question. 8, Do-in-gs. 9, Archer. 10, Nightie (anag). 12, Mi-no-r (rev). 15, Deal-t(o). 16, Bargain. 18, Spri-n-t. 20, Col-lie. 22, Engaged in war.

Down - 1, Caro-line. 2, G-r-in. 3, Pursuit. 4, As-ian. 5, Pinching. 6, A-n(i)ne. 11, Holdings. 13, Or-i-gin-al. 14, Cas-cad-e. 17, Stage. 19, Peer. 21, Land.

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PUZZLES Quick Clues No. 7369 ACROSS 7. City (South Africa) (12) 8. Predicament (6) 9. Gluttonous (6) 10. Particular (7) 12. Tree (5) 15. Garment (5) 16. Musical instrument (7) 18. Soften (6) 20. Recollection (6) 22. Animal (12)

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DOWN Cave in (8) Suspend (4) Letter (7) Custom (5) Tepid (8) Old (4) Scorn (8) Merry (8) Colour (7) Bend (5) Resound (4) Banquet (4)

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ACROSS 7. “Are you a natural blonde?” (4,8). 8. Animals captured in their activities and exploits (6). 9. More saucy, being Saggitarius (6). 10. The gin I pour out in the bedroom (7).

12. The youngster is on edge about returning (5). 15. Meted out wood to half (5). 16. At the local, a gin sling is cheap (7). 18. Run package trips round the north (6). 20. Pass and don’t stand on the dog (6). 22. As one is, having proposed to fight? (7,2,3).

DOWN 1. There’s a girl, Italian, dear, on the telephone (8). 2. Put the key right in and smile (4). 3. The job of the posse? (7).

4. A foreigner in the guise of a Scotsman (5). 5. Stealing, but it’s too small (8). 6. What’s nine minus one, miss? (4).

11. The securities that are in one’s clutches? (8). 13. I drink during the exam and that’s something new (8). 14. Fall when the no-good takes the bag out (7). 17. Step from the coach (5). 19. Like to look at (4). 21. Catch in the country (4).

SUDOKU No. 4031 How to solve Sudoku!

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

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

8 7 1 3

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