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Precinct boost THE future of community activity in Olinda has possibly never looked brighter after a series of welcome announcements last week.

Victorian Environment Minister Lisa Neville and Monbulk MP James Merlino hit the town to announce $110,000 in funds to support a precinct planning process, which will address community concern and foster discussion around the site of the former Olinda Golf Course.

The announcement came as a date was confirmed for the official reopening of the Olinda Pool, which will be celebrated in style with a pool party.

The former Olinda Golf Course is a 34-hectare area reserved under Crown Land, which Ms Neville said presented a great opportunity to reinvent a public space with a long-term vision in mind. “Parks Victoria conducted an Expression of Interest process to examine options for a commercial lease of the former golf course,� she said. “Following a high level of community concern and discussion about the appropriate future use of the land, it is proposed that a precinct plan be developed that would recommend a preferred option for future use.�

Mr Merlino said the government had already received many ideas from the community for the site’s use. “This $110,000 in funding for the plan will help to ensure the community is involved in identifying the appropriate use for the former golf course,� he said. “It has great potential to be reinvigorated into a vibrant place

for locals and visitors.�

Meanwhile, Hills residents are getting ready to party when the historic Olinda Pool reopens for summer.

Thanks to sponsorship from Yarra Ranges Shire and the Bendigo Bank, it will be party time from 2pm to 8pm on Saturday 5 December.

This will be the first summer since 2012 that Hills locals have been able to swim in the iconic outdoor pool.

Yarra Ranges Council closed the pool in spring 2013 after a crack appeared, much to the displeasure of the locals, many of whom have campaigned heavily to see the reopening.

On the day, as well as swimming, there will be music from local bands and artists including Dave Graney and the MistLY, Akroyd Smart and Craig Smith, competitions, a DJ and food stalls.

Entry is free courtesy of Belgravia Leisure.

Olinda Community Pool Association president James Edge expected a fantastic turnout. “A lot of hard work has gone into getting the pool reopened and the party will give locals a chance to celebrate, as well as enjoy the first swim of summer,� he said. “We are very grateful to the Bendigo Bank and Shire of Yarra Ranges for sponsoring the party.�

Yarra Ranges Council is also supporting this planning process and will offer guidance and advice as a stakeholder in the precinct plan.

Council’s $50,000 precinct planning process that focuses on the Olinda township will complement this precinct plan.

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Pharmacy from ashes

By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM IT’S been raining all morning, but underneath a marquee positioned outside the Emerald Village Pharmacy staff have served a steady stream of customers.

Last Sunday 1 November, a fire caused by an electrical fault gutted the inside of the shop, burning the inside of the building and much of the stock.

Yet just six days after the blaze, the pharmacy is back on its feet in the most remarkable of circumstances.

It hasn’t quite been business as usual for staff, but the temporary solution has allowed the pharmacy to continue its prescription delivery service - crucial to many within the town.

Louisa Lammers has owned the pharmacy since 1999, and says the staff are still providing non-emergency medicines.

“Most importantly we have everyone’s files, so we are able to deliver prescription medication to customers within 24 to 48 hours,“ Louisa said.

The pharmacy has also just secured temporary tenancy in two nearby premises.

Aiming to open to the public next Tuesday 10 November, Louisa and her staff operate in neighbouring shops at 13 and 15 Kilvington Drive - opposite the Puffing Billy Train Station.

In a difficult time, Louisa says its the resilience of her staff that has allowed the business to continue operating.

“I’ve got the most amazing staff.

In terrible circustances, they’ve done everything that’s been asked of them,“ she said.

“I also need to thank the incred-

BROTHERS from Mount Evelyn and Olinda faced court over the weekend, charged with the abduction and gang rape of a 14-year-old girl in Geelong.

Kevin Andrew Wild, a 28-yearold from Olinda, and 29-year-old Mount Evelyn resident, Allan Mark Wild, faced the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Saturday 7 November.

The pair were charged with the abduction and rape of a 14-year-old a week prior in a park in Paramount Crescent, St Albans Park, in Geelong.

Police believe that four men approached a teenage boy and girl at about 4am in the park, where the

False allegations probed BELGRAVE police are conducting an investigation into false allegations concerning a male resident living in Acacia Avenue, Upwey.

Belgrave Constable Ross Mitchell said the false allegations were delivered in the form of a letter received by various Acacia Avenue residents.

They are addressed to the “owner” and originate from an interstate source.

The male, who is the target of the allegations, has no police history in any state and is deeply aggrieved by the allegations.

Any further allegations received by members of the community are requested to be made known to Belgrave police with attention to Constable Ross Mitchell or Leading Senior Constable Steve Brown.

The investigation of this matter is ongoing.

Sheep slaughtered by dog POLICE and the council are investigating a dog attack on a sheep in Hunter Street, Monbulk.

Police said a dog broke free from a property on Hunter Street, Monbulk, and killed a sheep in an adjoining property about 6.15am on Friday 30 October.

The dog found its way into a back paddock at number 23 Hunter Street and ripped open the throat of one of the two sheep in the paddock.

Monbulk police and Yarra Ranges Shire Council are conducting an ongoing investigation to the incident.

Car seat, tools stolen Gabriele, owner Louisa, Pam and Emily have continued to serve customers from a tent outside the Emerald Village Pharmacy. 146597 ible community in Emerald who have been so supportive - the people, other businesses, tradespeople who have made time in their schedule to help us out.“ She also thanked the CFA, whose quick and thorough response meant that files were able to be salvaged, and that only one local business was affected.

Emerald CFA Captain Paul Yandle said crews were called out to the

fire, about 6.20pm on Sunday.

“It was fully involved when we got there. Being a chemist it was difficult to access the building, and once we did we found that the fire was going fairly well,“ he said.

“This was an unfortuate electrical fire. It’s not something that you know is going to happen until it does happen.“ He praised the 25 volunteer firefighters who attended the fire for

their quick and efficient work.

In times of uncertainty, communities rally. Louisa says she has been buoyed throughout the week by the incredible support of the local people.

“We’ve had people come and offer to buy the staff lunch or coffee, or just come with words of support.

“I love living in Emerald. I’ve always loved it, this just confirms it.“

Brothers are facing rape charges

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boy was assaulted and the girl sexually assaulted.

The girl was then taken to a house by the men, where another sexual assault occurred.

Victoria Police announced at 2am on Saturday 7 November, that the Wild brothers were arrested in regards to the incident.

The pair appeared at an out-ofsessions court hearing overnight between Friday and Saturday, and the matter was heard at the Magistrates’ Court on Saturday.

The brothers were remanded in custody to face court again on Friday 13 November. Other media outlets have reported that no bail application was made by the brothers.

Their arrest follows media cover-

age of the incident in the week following the incident, with FACE images of the four men believed to be involved circulated widely by police and the media.

A 20-year-old Pimpama man was arrested by Queensland Police on Friday 6 November, and was interviewed by Victorian Sexual Crimes Squad detectives.

A Victoria Police spokesperson said the man was expected to be extradited to Victoria on Sunday 8 November, to face charges.

A 31-year-old Harrisdale man was also arrested by Western Australia Police on Friday, and was interviewed on Saturday by Victorian Sexual Crimes Squad detectives.

The Harrisdale man was released without charge, pending further in-

quiries. Police did not apply for him to be extradited.

Social media users took to posts about the men’s arrest on the weekend, commenting on the nature of punishment for the accused and expressing disgust at the incident.

Victoria Police posted a request on its Facebook page, asking users to “refrain from posting inappropriate comments that might jeopardise a successful prosecution”.

“Legislation dictates that nothing should be published that might prejudice a trial of an accused after they have been arrested or charged,” the post read.

“Restraint must be exercised so that the judicial process can run its course.”

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TOOLS and a child’s car seat have been stolen from an Upper Ferntree Gully property in a “random” burglary last week, and police are looking for information.

Yarra Ranges Crime Investigation Unit (CIU) Detective Sergeant Pat Barrow said between 9am on Tuesday 3 November and 6am the following day, a property on Kensley Street, Upper Ferntree Gully, was broken into.

Det Sgt Barrow said the thieves went through the front door of the garage and stole tools and a child’s car seat with a total value of $1500, which he described as “fairly random”.

“You don’t often get that happening,” he said.

“I don’t know why you would steal it.”

The car seat was a Safe-n-Sound car seat, valued at about $500 alone, and Det Sgt Barrow said police found no signs of forced entry.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or to submit a confidential crime report on www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

On trail of tractor thieves POLICE are on the hunt for thieves who made off with two tractors and a generator from a Yellingbo property last month.

Yarra Ranges Crime Investigation Unit (CIU) Detective Sergeant Pat Barrow said between 2pm on 22 October and 6pm on 29 October, unknown persons broke into a shed on a Beenak Road, Yellingbo property.

Det Sgt Barrow said a padlock was cut from the shed, from where two tractors were stolen.

One was a blue New Holland Boomer tractor, and the other was an orange Daedong tractor, both with buckets on the front.

Combined with a 7KPA generator, the stolen items are worth $50,000, and Det Sgt Barrow said a large vehicle, such as a truck, might have been used in the burglary.

“Based on the size of the items, it’s likely a large vehicle would have been used.”

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WHERE would we be without our volunteer firefighters who turn out day and night to house fires, bushfires, road accidents, chemical spills; being first responders delivering first aid and so much more.

Firemen are important to our community because they save lives.

It doesn’t matter whether a fireman is part of the regular brigades or volunteers.

A fire is a fire is a fire.

That means that any fireman, whether MFB or CFA, can come into contact with potentially toxic fumes on any call out.

Most houses contain plastic which, when on fire, release petrochemical fumes that are toxic.

When inhaled, and after an unknown amount of exposure, the health of a firefighter may be at risk.

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The Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria, which represents volunteer CFA firefighters, has launched a campaign to encourage Victorian MPs to back them on securing proper compensation in cancer cases.

They have asked MPs of all persuasions to sign a pledge saying: “I will support CFA volunteers with cancer” and “I will vote for non-discriminatory Presumptive Legislation for ‘all’ Victorian Firefighters”.

On 29 October, I became the second Victorian MP to sign this pledge as it is my personal belief this is the right thing to do.

This action has been brought about by a need to ensure that legislation drafted does not discriminate against the men and women in our volunteer brigades who protect our communities.

Queensland stipulates in their legislation that a volunteer firefighter must have attended at least 150 exposure incidents to extinguish, control or prevent the spread of a fire.

It appears that Premier Daniel Andrews wants to copy this flawed legislation.

The VFBV rightly argues the laws should not be based on the number of fires attended.

MAIL reader Robyn Kuys from Emerald has been busy snapping some wonderful pictures amid a beautiful spring in the Dandenong Ranges. She recently took this picture of a male parrot, which she has nicknamed ‘Kingie’. Ms Kuys said the parrot added plenty of colour to the surrounds. “He certainly stands out against our green laurel tree, with his vibrant red and green colouring.

‘Kingie’ calls to let me know he is visiting and now brings members of his family”. The Mail is encouraging all readers to submit their favourite images for our Lenscape section. Tell us the story behind the image, or any photography techniques you may have tried. Simply email editor@mailnewsgroup. com.au.

THE Mount Evelyn Chamber of Commerce is holding a mega twilight market on Friday, 4 December, along the Wray Cres off-street car park area. Set up from 3pm with start at 4pm till dark with lighting provided to the area. Local businesses urged to stay open or participate to add to the festive cheer, along with carol singers and Santa. $10 per site and MECCI members free.

Emerald market NEXT market is Sunday 15 November. Large, vibrant street market that extends to Community House Hall and garden. From 9am-3pm. Inquiries to 5968 3881 or www.emeraldcommunityhouse.org.au.

Felt Flowers FELT Flowers with Bernadette began Friday 6 November, from noon-2pm (cost $45 with materials provided). Learn how to create felt flowers and decorate items. Great for festive season.

Inquiries to 5968 3881 or www.emeraldcommunityhouse.org.au.

Salvia plant sales day THE Salvia Study group is hosting its annual Salvia Plant Sales Day at Nobelius Heritage Park at Emerald on Sunday 15 November, from 11am2pm. All plants only $5. Not-for-profit organisation.

Free activities MOUNTAIN District Learning Centre will be hosting a range of free activities on Saturday 28 November, from 10am-2pm. The fun will be in and around Ferntree Gully Village, Station Street, Ferntree Gully. Animal farm, vintage fire truck, market stalls, face-painting and classic care display. Inquiries to Dianne on 9758 7859.

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Pathways for carers MOUNT Evelyn Community House is hosting the Pathway for Carers project, which offers carers of people with a disability or a mental health issue an opportunity to share walks in Maroondah and Yarra Ranges and learn more about news, services, and support. Every first Thursday of the month, starting at 9.30am at the Mount Evelyn Community House, 50 Wray Crescent, Mount Evelyn. Further information on 9239 2500.

Setting a requirement as high as 150 exposures is likely to deny justice for many volunteer members who have come into contact with toxic substances.

Also, different people have different sensitivities.

Are we going to deny justice to someone who has been exposed to 149 fires just because it doesn’t fit the cookie cutter cut off?

There is sufficient evidence from both international and state commissioned studies to substantiate the level of risk our firefighters face when coming into contact with toxic substances.

We need to take it seriously.

Fire doesn’t discriminate between different brigades and legislation shouldn't discriminate either.

Our volunteer firefighters in the CFA have other jobs.

They drop what they are doing day and night to protect us and our homes.

Why can’t we return the favour and apply the rules fairly so that our volunteer firefighters aren’t left facing the fight of their lives on their own?

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Fair go for market goers MATER Christi College students have created an event for the whole community to enjoy, the FairGo-Fair Trade and Ethical Christmas Market.

During the year, the Social Justice and Stewardship (SoJuSt) student team organise various activities including an annual SoJuSt Week.

This year, the students have organised the FairGo market in the lead up to the festive season.

Principal Mary Fitz-Gerald said the SoJuSt activities combined two important values of the college, social justice and stewardship.

“We want students to see the very real links between caring for the environment and the

Pictured is Maddie ready to serve hungry masses at a recent market. welfare of people across the globe,” Ms Fitz-Gerald said.

The market will be held at the college and features a variety of Fair Trade and Ethical Produce vendors including handmade clothing, arts and crafts, Fair Trade Chocolate,

produce stalls as well as the popular food vans.

College SoJuSt captain Alana Majstorovic said they had received great support.

“We are pleased that big organisations like Oxfam as well as local distributors will attend our FairGo market and hope to see many people come along and enjoy the festive atmosphere,” Alana said.

The FairGo market is open to the public from 2pm-8pm on Thursday 26 November.

Tours of the college will also be available at this time.

Further details can be found on the college website or contacting the college on 9754 6611.

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Items not meeting these requirements will not be collected. Materials must be placed on your nature strip by the Sunday evening prior to the start of your collection week. Material must not be placed out more than one week prior to your collection week.

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MAV backing on council expenses

By PETER DOUGLAS

Terrence Peter Cunningham from Ferntree Gully has been Picture: VICTORIA POLICE found. 146428

Missing man safe and sound

By VICTORIA STONE-MEADOWS MISSING Ferntree Gully man Terrence Peter Cunningham has been located and returned safely home on Tuesday 3 November.

The 67-year-old was found in Bayswater after going missing from his home on Linda Crescent, Ferntree Gully,

around 10.30pm on Monday 2 November.

Family members of Mr Cunningham’s and police were concerned for his well-being as he suffers from a medical condition that requires regular medication.

Rowville police said it was good to see Mr Cunningham returned to his family.

THE Municipal Association of Victoria has defended Yarra Ranges Council’s approval of a policy amendment that will remove a limit placed on the reimbursement of councillor expenses.

The decision that was passed at council’s 27 October meeting came after the issue of councillor entitlements came to a head, after Cr Fiona McAlister requested the capped limit on childcare reimbursements be increased to $9000, which would cover expenses she had incurred.

But the decision to remove the cap completely has come under significant fire in the media in recent weeks, most notably from 3AW radio’s Tom Elliott, who has condemned the decision as outrageous and undemocratic.

On his regular Council Watch segment, Elliott has said he is “not going to let this one go” and pleaded with his audience that “you’ve got to have a system where there are reasonable controls on expenses”.

Elliott has argued that it is wrong for ratepayers to pay childcare expenses for councillors, as well as saying the cap removal leaves the reimbursement system open for abuse.

But MAV chief executive of-

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ficer, Rob Spence, who refused an invitation to appear on Elliott’s segment, told the Mail he believed there were flaws in Elliott’s arguments.

“The comparison of councillors as employees is unfair,” he said.

“Mayors get paid more ... but as a councillor you get paid a low amount ... probably low $20,000 ... and it’s a huge time commitment, you definitely don’t do it for the money.

“It’s only for legal reasons councillors are deemed as employees, it’s more about what you can do for your community."

Mr Spence said all councillors were required to fill out an application form to claim reimbursements, with what was deemed reasonable being guided by council policy.

He said reimbursements would only be approved for what was required while undertaking council duties, not for any training or additional items outside of the role’s requirements.

He believed the complete removal of the cap would not hurt councillor accountability.

“We had a major review some years back (2008) and one of the things dealt with was some councillors felt disadvantaged because they were also

carers,” he said.

“They may have been looking after children, aged parents.

“The removal of the cap ensures such discrimination does not occur, which may take away quality representatives.”

However, Elliott told the Mail this argument didn’t sit well with him, particularly in relation to childcare reimbursements.

“It’s nonsense for council to claim that childcare subsidies are needed to combat discrimination,” he said.

“The choice to have children is a personal one.

“In this era of cheap and freely available contraception, children are not forced upon anyone with half a brain.

“It is not the responsibility of employers to pay for childcare.

“Children are indeed expensive for employees.

“But they’re also a source of much joy denied to the childless.

“Should employers pay for employees to have IVF treatment?

“Of course not.”

Mr Spence said he could not see any reason in appearing on Elliott’s program.

“There was no point in going on air because I’m just quoting the law,” he said.

“In Section 75 of the Local Government Act, it states a councillor must be reimbursed for duties undertaken while fulfilling the role.

“This is not an undemocratic decision, because it was passed in parliament and it was a democratic process.”

Yarra Ranges councillor Len Cox said he agreed with Mr Spence’s point on comparing councillors with employees.

“You try bringing up a family on $25,000 a year,” he said.

“Some are trying to turn back the clock and not have young mothers in government.

“There are no secrets, all those figures become public property, you can get those figures from council.”

Cr Cox said the policy change was in line with many other councils.

“We had a cap on the issue of childcare and we were not supposed to have a cap,” he said.

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Fleming leads the way

By KATH GANNAWAY THIRD generation nurseryman and horticulturist Wes Fleming will head up a committee tasked with establishing an action plan for the Yellingbo Nature Conservation Reserve (YNCR).

Environment Minister Lisa Neville and Deputy Premier and Monbulk MP James Merlino announced the make up of the Yellingbo Conservation Area Co-ordinating Committee during a visit to Yellingbo on Wednesday 4 November.

The YNCR is home to the critically endangered Helmeted Honeyeater and pivotal to the breeding program aimed at its survival in the wild.

Victoria’s other faunal emblem the Lowland Leadbeater’s Possum also critically endangered - is found within the reserve.

Establishment of the 13-member committee was one of several recommendations of the VEAC (Victorian Environmental Assessment Council) Yellingbo Investigation Report released in August 2013.

Minister Neville said the committee was crucial in ensuring coordinated action to help conserve and enhance the local biodiversity and habitat for threatened species.

Mr Fleming will bring together representatives of organisations including Friends of the Helmeted Honeyeater, DELWP, Parks Victoria, Zoos Victoria - Healesville Sanctuary, Port Phillip and Westernport Catchment Management Authority, Trust for Nature, Melbourne Water, and Yarra Ranges and Cardinia councils along with community representatives.

The Yellingbo investigation area is extensive, located between the Dandenong Ranges and the Yarra Ranges national parks. The towns of Yellingbo, Cockatoo, Monbulk, Emerald, Woori Yallock, Yarra Junction, Launching Place, Hoddles Creek and Seville are within its boundaries.

The reserve itself currently occupies around 600 hectares but is impacted by surrounding public and private land and waterways.

VEAC said several key elements of land management for biodiversity required significant co-ordinated involvement by parties already involved and identified pest, plant and animal control, threatened species recovery, revegetation, riparian land management and research and planning for the management of hydrology as key elements needing a coordinated approach.

It also recommended an ‘independent chairperson’, a role Mr Fleming has taken on board.

He said he sees his role as overseeing a co-ordinated approach to bringing the different groups together to make a difference.

“To me, it’s a very sensible way of trying to maximise the bang for our buck,” he said.

The ‘buck’ is $3.2 million dollars from the State Government over four years to put VEAC’s recommendations into action and to establish the committee. $500,000 of that goes to Parks Victoria for secretariat support for the committee and implement recommendations including phasing out cattle grazing.

Describing himself as “a practi-

Celebrating the announcement of the new Yellingbo Conservation Area Co-ordinating Committee last week - Environment Minister Lisa Neville and new chairman Wes Fleming, with (back) Chairman of Friends of the Helmeted Honeyeater, Bob Anderson, DELWP senior ornithologist Bruce Quinn and Deputy Premier and Monbulk Picture: KATH GANNAWAY MP James Merlino. 146611 cal environmentalist, rather than an environmentalist”, Mr Fleming said that getting the balance right across such an extensive area was one of the big challenges.

He said part of that balancing act included the interests of growers in what was a very highly productive growing area and the management of water that is critical to those interests.

Cr Jim Child, represents Yarra Ranges Council.

He applauded the appointment of Mr Fleming as a conduit to the community.

“He is involved in industry, but, I believe, also has a tremendous feel

for the environment,” he said.

“He is a great communicator and I think that is what the committee needs.”

Cr Child said with the majority of the subject land in his O’Shannassy Ward, he wanted to be personally involved as a connection back to the community.

“Our function is pretty well laid out, the only thing concerning me is where all the funding is going to come from,” he said.

“This is going to be pretty long term and the government is going to have to make some sort of commitment in regard to funding.”

Back to bush basics for school kids GEMBROOK Primary School staff and students last Tuesday 27 October joined the Port Phillip and Westernport Catchment Management Authority to launch a bush foods trial on the school grounds.

The school has developed a Community Partnership Program (CPP) made up of local and regional organisations.

The aim of the CPP is to support student learning programs with opportunities to access expertise and resources beyond the mainstream school environment.

As part of the first phase of the CPP, the PPWCMA joined with the Yarra Ranges Landcare Network and the Cardinia Hills Ragwort and Landcare Group to launch a bush foods demonstration and trial site at the school.

Students planted a range of bush foods on the school grounds under the guidance of staff from the PPW-

CMA and volunteers from the local Landcare groups.

The students planted species including muntries, native raspberry, elderberry, strawberry gum and river mint.

When the plants mature, the school will be able to harvest the produce to sell at its monthly produce market.

This initiative has been supported by the Federal Government’s National Landcare Programme.

Federal Member for La Trobe Jason Wood MP joined the launch and praised the program.

“It is great to see the students getting involved in such a hands-on project,” he said.

“Not only do they have the opportunity to learn about native bush foods and their uses, but they also are taught how to care for different species of plants.

“I look forward to seeing the trial

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Letters We cannot afford a failed economy PEOPLE everywhere are less able to look after themselves in their own communities. There are clear leadership admissions here and worldwide that our economies are in fatal trouble.

The basic causes are: an incessant clamour for growth in size to prop up a failed financial system, ransoming a future that we just cannot have. And the present unnecessary trading of vast quantities of products that can already be made in good communities.

These are used to induce: Australians conned?

An acceptance that it is alright to take more than you make; an insane run to waste of resources forcing everything to be doubled each 20 years; bad behaviour manifest in vastly excessive consumption and global warming; a failure to use machines in our communities for their sake; a false belief that it is freedom to tyrannise our neighbours and all other forms of life; a missing of the important: useful work, healthy family, time to reflect, care for all life, making do economically in your own home and community, and absence of tyranny.

Immediate effects of these are: seriously deficient employment opportunities; vast differences in financial living conditions not truly reflecting capability; vast differences in access to technology, and excellence. The following present social results would not occur in a wellconstructed community economy: domestic and city street violence, homelessness, numbers in jail, waste in institutional health, shattering of cultural structures, international terrorism, religious warfare, and use of drugs.

There is a better structure for our communities, with no need for growth in size, or vast quantity of global trade. Machines working for our communities rather than themselves.

Improved local economics would lead to stronger national and world economies.

Leadership should be immediately building physical examples of a new caring community economics as the existing failed system is gently dismantled.

Barry Callanan, Mount Evelyn.

Letters a poor reflection I ENJOY reading the Mail to catch up on local news. However, too often when I pick it up it contains letters from the same writer attacking our local member.

In most cases the sentiments are repetitive, sectarian and personally abusive.

I believe it reflects badly on a publication when seemingly spiteful comments become a regular fixture of the whole. Maybe it’s time for an amnesty on these missives and a celebration of local achievement such as the re-opening of the Swinburne Campus?

Janette Wilson, Montrose.

Duty of care, surely

Pictured is La Trobe MP Jason Wood, centre, with students and staff at the Gembrook Primary School. site grow and to see the fruits of their labour.”

The PPWCMA’s Regional Landcare facilitator Karen Thomas said the new bush foods trial would expand on the great work that Gem-

brook Primary School already did as a five-star sustainability school.

For more information on the National Landcare Programme, visit www.nrm.gov.au.

SURELY it is the Yarra Ranges Shire’s duty of care to ensure we live in a safe, comfortable and problem-free environment, when it is within its ability to do so?

I am referring to the non-closure of the northern end of Nobelius Street in Emerald, where the problems, dangers and discomforts of the use of this council-controlled street - by through traffic, to residents and foot traffic - have been brought to the attention of the shire over a period exceeding 12 years. In fact, the 11 points raised with the shire back in 2004 are still just as relevant today as they were then.

Michael Day, Emerald.

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Memorial is standing tall

By VICTORIA STONE-MEADOWS STAGE one of the new Ash Wednesday Bushfire Memorial Cockatoo has been completed with the building of the main structure finished.

However, the Ash Wednesday Memorial Project Committee is still looking for more funding to bring the project to a close.

The Ash Wednesday Bushfire Memorial and Education Centre will be a centre-piece for the town, which lost six members of the community during the February 1983 fires.

It will stand on the site of the old kindergarten on McBride Street where about 300 residents took shelter as the fire ravaged the town.

Cockatoo CFA Captain Julian Ketskemety said the building was in need of repair and using it as a memorial and educational site was a great outcome.

“The building needed to be revamped and that’s what has happened,” he said.

“It’s also an education centre for fire safety, that’s the main purpose; for people to have somewhere to go to learn how to be safe with fire.”

“It’s something town really needed and is going to be very good for the town.”

Ash Wednesday Memorial Project Committee chairman Graham Simpson AFSM said the centre would have lots of benefits for the town beyond just being a memorial.

“The community is happy the building is saved from demolition and has been refurbished,” he said.

“The Ash Wednesday Bushfire Education Centre will bring tourism and it’ll be somewhere people can go a and learn about what happened on Ash Wednesday state-wide and will have information not in display anywhere else.”

Mr Simpson said they were grateful for funding provided by Cardinia Shire Council, The Federal Government and the Victorian Heri-

tage Restoration Fund, but added more was needed to finish the project. “It’s all money we need and it takes a long time to accumulate the money,” Mr Simpson said.

Despite the project having come to somewhat of a halt while the committee explored more funding options, Mr Simpson said they were still committed to seeing the site complete.

“We want to see it finished in the next four years,” he said.

“We have not lost sight of our goal, and we are still working towards it.”

Cardinia Council’s co-ordinator of Community Strengthening Tim Cooper said council was also working towards seeing this project finished and utilised for its intended purpose.

“Council is working with the relevant parties to complete the internal fit-out and landscaping,” Mr Cooper said.

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Cramped quarters put off rescuers

By ANEEKA SIMONIS

Clematis CFA captain Jarryd Miller said the crew has been working to extend their site for around 10 years.

CFA station set to expand

By ANEEKA SIMONIS EMERGENCY call-out times are expected to improve for volunteer crews working out of a soon-to-be remodelled fire station in the hills.

Clematis CFA recently welcomed news of a station upgrade on newly acquired land surrounding their existing Wellington Road premises.

CFA captain Jarryd Miller said their space-limited station will be demolished in January and rebuilt on land about three times the size of their current site.

The land was handed over to the station by Cardinia Shire Council in late October in response to space issues impacting on tanker storage and accessibility.

Captain Miller said volunteers had to carefully remove trucks one by one due to the tight space limitations set out by their garage space.

“It’s not safe. We have to pull out one truck first before we get out the other,“ he said, adding the space

clearances either side of the trucks did not comply with safety standards.

The cramped garage also meant that the station could not apply for an upgraded tanker.

Instead, the station, manned by around 35 volunteers, relies on older model trucks including one that is more than 20 years old.

“There is no other land available so we want to thank council. If they didn’t give us the land, we wouldn’t get a new station,“ captain Miller said.

The current station is due to be demolished in January.

Captain Miller suggested the new three-bay station could be operational by July next year.

Gembrook MP Brad Battin said the new station would be a benefit to the community, which relied on volunteer workers in an emergency.

“I look forward to seeing the progress and the new station for the future.“

AN EMERGENCY service crew in Emerald has made an urgent plea for a station upgrade amid fears the outdated and cramped facility is driving away volunteer rescuers in the high-risk area.

Emerald’s State Emergency Service (SES) crew are called out to more than 1000 emergencies each year, yet their volunteer numbers are dropping.

Unit Controller Ben Owen said their 30-year-old station had next to no storage and poor facilities, which meant volunteers were forced to carry their overalls and boots in their car with them at all times.

He said six female volunteers have pulled out of the service in the past year or so due to the poor conditions - including a single unisex toilet and no showering facilities.

Like all other units, Emerald SES is required to be on scene at an emergency eight minutes after they receive a callout, but the clunky site presents many hold-ups that make it difficult for volunteers to meet their target.

Mr Owen called on the government to step up and fund their much-needed upgrade, including two new training rooms, added storage and bathroom facilities.

“We need it to operate properly,” he said.

The cramped station also limits their ability to store new-model trucks, with volunteers having to rely on a 15-yearold model without air-bags or required safety features.

“The current model won’t fit in our shed,” Mr Owen said.

Emerald SES is one of the state’s bus-

Emerald SES Unit Controller Ben Owen with Gembrook MP Brad Battin and volunteers Chris Franzman and John Allison inside the cramped station. iest rescue units, flagged as a top priority for upgrade.

The Gazette contacted the office of state Emergency Services Minister Jane Garrett to ask if she would commit funds to the station upgrade but did not receive a response.

However, a ministerial spokesperson said Ms Garrett would look into visiting the Emerald site in the future.

“The government understand the demands that are placed on SES units across Victoria and it is working with the SES and councils to help it meet these challenges,” the spokesperson said.

SES units across the state are expected to benefit from a $2.05 million State grant as part of the 2015/16 Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program.

The funding is expected to be used to purchase additional operational equipment, vehicles, trucks, tankers, watercraft, trailers and to support minor facility improvements.

Gembrook MP and Shadow Minister for Emergency Services Brad Battin has helped the station collect more than 900 signatures in support of the station upgrade.

“This is one of the most disasterstricken parts of the state. The SES have said it’s a number on priority for a building upgrade,” he said.

It is due to be submitted to Parliament in the next fortnight.

The Coalition pledged to commit $1.8 million to upgrade the facility if reelected to government in the lead-up to last year’s State Election.

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CHRISTMAS The finest of wines on estate ALL I WANT FOR

TOKAR Estate, situated in what can be called the ‘dress circle of The Yarra Valley’, has been part of the Yarra Valley fabric since 1995.

From land covered in tussock grass, thistles and snakes - to a beautiful vineyard covering over 30 acres, and well established gardens - this was 20 years in the making.

The vineyard now produces some of the Valley’s finest wines, winning gold medals and trophies in wine shows locally and regionally.

Tokar Estate’s 2014 Pinot Noir won three of the top trophies at the recent Yarra Valley Wine Show.

This was a great accomplishment for the whole team, while the 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon won a gold medal at the prestigious Royal Melbourne wine show, being only one of five wineries to win gold and the only one from Victoria.

This makes it three years in a row for Tokar Estate Cabernet Sauvignon.

The restaurant continues to create amazing menus, which complement the wide range of wines available.

The new summer menu starts in December and will highlight those hazy days of summer, with mouth-watering dishes.

For those who wish to celebrate in a large group and want a more Christmas inspired menu, the chefs at Tokar Estate can accommodate your needs.

The restaurant specialises in intimate family gatherings, important corporate functions, fun lunches with friends or just a cosy meal for two.

The roses are in full bloom and their perfume fills the air; the vines are growing majestically every day.

The view from the deck stretches as far as the eye can see, making dining so much more pleasurable.

Tokar Estate is open every day for lunch and dinner on Saturday nights, with private functions and weddings by arrangements.

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CHRISTMAS Time for a tasty treat ALL I WANT FOR

WHETHER you’re a local or just passing through Healesville, you’ll never be disappointed with a visit to the Beechworth Bakery over the Christmas period.

The bakery has a long and proud history of serving high quality baked goods as well as supporting the local community.

Originally established in Beechworth, the Healesville bakery is one of six that are located in Victorian towns.

Now a Healesville icon, the bakery combines oldfashioned service with modern facilities, with pies, cakes and sweet treats for kids and adults to enjoy over the Christmas period.

Manager Kyle Bray says that customers are drawn to the personal touch provided by the employees.

“We offer great customer service and enthusiastic and friendly staff to cater for our customers’ needs,” she said.

Open seven days a week, from 6am to 6pm, the bakery is the perfect location on the Maroondah Highway in Healesville.

It caters for groups of all sizes and offers a huge car park, capable of holding anything from motorbikes to caravans.

While sitting outside, visitors to the bakery can enjoy great views of the mountains from the relaxing outdoor setting.

The grassed area allows visitors to take in the beautiful park bridge, as well as making for easy access to the park.

Inside, the bakery has a friendly and relaxing vibe, and a cool place to sit away from the summer heat.

It boasts an open-seating plan, plenty of tables, a play area for kids and couches for

the travel weary.

Kylie says the bakery sells a great range of products, including the classics that have made it so renowned in the area.

“We sell various pies, our famous bee stings and vanilla slice,” she said.

“We also have an established range of gluten-free products.

“We have something for all ages.

“For the kids, we have zoomers and shortbread biscuits.”

The bakery offers all-day breakfast, lunch, early dinner, vegetarian delights and catering for groups of all sizes.

For those after a pick-meup, barista-made or bottomless coffees are available, or just a hot chocolate to enjoy with the family.

Perhaps, it is the homemade touch that makes the pies so good, with pies proudly made by Beechworth Bakery employees.

Those spending more than $15 in store will go into the draw for daily prizes, as well as for the ultimate Christmas hamper, which will be drawn on 24 November.

The bakery is also taking pre-orders for Christmas products.

Among its many specialties is the bee sting - a sweet bun lightly spread with apricot jam, filed with the creamiest custard and topped with toffee almonds.

It has proved a must-try for the many visitors to the region, who have flagged the bakery as a good stopping point as they make their way to Eildon or the alpine area, or as they tour wine regions.

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CHRISTMAS Santa Claus is coming to town ALL I WANT FOR

There will be Christmas fun for everyone at Chirnside Park Shopping Centre.

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CHRISTMAS will officially come to Chirnside Park Shopping Centre with the annual Santa Parade, on Saturday 14 November.

From there a whole sack of Christmas goodies are in store for all the good boys and girls to enjoy.

Photos with Santa this year will be fun for everyone with inclusion of a sensitive Santa program and Santa photos with your best four-legged friends. Bookings are essential for pet photography and offered over two evenings.

The Sensitive Santa program will allow families to capture special memories with a Santa photo in a sensory friendly environment.

Each Sensitive Santa session will run for 15 minutes and will provide an environment which is low stress, has no queues or wait times and offers a quiet surrounding and comfortable setting for your child to meet Santa.

Each participating family will receive a complimentary photo and a wonderful experience tailored to your family’s needs.

Sensitive Santa will run outside Target from 17 November until 19 December every Tuesday from 5 to 6pm, as well as Thursday and Saturday between 8 and 9am. Bookings for the program are essential and can be made by phoning 9726 7100.

Chirnside Park centre manager Cameron Tynan said he was delighted the centre would be offering the community a range of fun, familyfriendly activities to celebrate Christmas.

“The Sensitive Santa program in particular will ensure that all children can have the opportunity to meet and have their photo taken with Santa this Christmas,” he said.

“We also anticipate the Pet Photography to be a hit,” Mr Tynan said.

Come celebrate the magic of Christmas with your whole family in this fully inclusive and family fun event.

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Nominate citizens outstanding efforts YARRA Ranges Shire is calling on nominations for its 2016 Australia Day awards, which acknowledge residents who have gone above and beyond to help out their local community.

The awards also offer recognition to highlight outstanding contributions from community groups.

Winners will go alongside many diligent, community-minded organisations and people, such as Healesville’s Brian Luscombe, who was awarded this year’s Citizen of the Year. As well as the C3777 Township Group and Healesville’s 150th Steering Committee, which were jointly named as Community Group of the Year.

Nominations for next year’s awards close on Friday, 11 December, at 5pm.

For more details, and to nominate a group or a person, visit www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/AboutCouncil/Australia-Day-Awards-2016.

Shane Miller from the Bendigo Bank, Bill Kuys from the Emerald Sporting Club, La Trobe MP Jason Wood, Cardinia Shire Mayor Leticia Wilmot, and Ranges Ward councillor Brett Owen all came together for the new Chandler Reserve upgrades.

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Clubrooms on the way

By RUSSELL BENNETT EMERALD’S senior sporting clubs are about to finally have clubrooms they can be truly proud to call home.

Work has officially begun on the upgrades to the rooms at Avonsleigh’s Chandler Reserve, with the project worth around $800,000 and an estimated $500,000 worth of volunteer labour provided by tradespeople within Emerald’s sporting family on top of that.

It all means that, coupled with its oval’s newly upgraded playing surface, Chandler Reserve is set to become one of the Cardinia Shire’s sporting jewels.

Bill Kuys from the Emerald Sporting Club committee - encompassing Chandler Reserve’s sporting tenants - said the journey to finally begin the upgrade work on the clubrooms had been “a real rollercoaster”.

It’s had plenty of peaks and troughs at every turn - largely in-

volving complications around securing funding - but at no stage did he or Robyn, his wife of 43 years, put the project in the too hard basket or even consider giving up on their dream for the local community becoming a reality.

“It’s to make this club survive,” Bill said simply.

“The football club has to survive, the cricket club has to survive, and the netball has to survive because if it doesn’t survive the kids will be out on the street and looking for something to do and maybe get into strife.

“Here they’ve got an out, they’ve got a lot of mates, they’ve got a lot of life-long friends that they make here and it’s extremely important.”

While the project to upgrade the rooms at Chandler Reserve is budgeted for $807,000, a staggering $500,000 worth of volunteer work will also be done by a small army of tradespeople with direct links to the club. That sums up Emerald, and its

sporting scene, in a nutshell.

“A lot of people have had a look at it, and a lot of people have shelved it,” Bill said of the plan.

“It’s a big project and I don’t think anybody had the time or inclination to really follow it all through.

“But it was something that I committed to back in 2006 when I was president of the senior football club.

I said ‘Look, that is what the club needs - it’s what the cricket club needs for them to survive because the social functions and everything else that are being held have all been outsourced to other areas and they don’t make the profits they could if they ran them themselves’.”

According to the Cardinia Shire Council, the project will be funded by the Federal Government through La Trobe MP Jason Wood ($500,000), the Emerald Sporting Club ($100,000), and the Bendigo Bank ($50,000) as well as $157,000 from council itself. It will include adding another level to the current

pavilion, involving a social space, commercial kitchen, office, storage rooms and toilets. A balcony will also provide an ideal viewing area for football and cricket played on the oval.

Cardinia Shire Mayor Leticia Wilmot said the council had already done a lot of work at the reserve, including resurfacing the oval, installing three new cricket nets, constructing new oval fencing, and putting in new goal posts.

The Emerald Football Club continues to go from strength to strength, with its seniors fresh off winning the 2015 Yarra Valley Mountain District Football League Division 2 premiership and gaining promotion back up into the top tier; while Emerald Cricket Club’s firsts play in the Premier division of the West Gippsland Cricket Association.

Prior to this year, Chandler Reserve’s facilities hadn’t been touched since 1982.

SO, it seems former Australian treasurer Joe Hockey’s retirement from politics has caught the attention of the Mail’s resident cartoonist, Danny Zemp. Mr Hockey is widely tipped to take on a role as Ambassador to the United States.

Public can wade soon THE Emerald Lake Park Wading Pool will this month open to the public, in preparation for a summer of fun and predicted hot temperatures.

Cardinia Shire Seasonal Outdoor Pools program has been launched, with opening times and conditions reviewed during the off-season.

The Emerald Lake Park facility will be open from Friday, 27 November, to Monday, 14 March.

The wading pool will be open to the public when the forecast is 26 degrees or more, based on the final forecast the day before. On school days, the pool will open from 12.30pm.

Facility operating information based on local weather forecasts will be updated on the Cardinia Outdoor Pools Facebook site once the forecast is available the evening before.

Each facility will host numerous events and activities throughout the summer and there will be many chances for families to enjoy outdoor pools.

For more information on scheduled events, visit www.cardiniapools.ymca.org.au.

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GRANDEUR OF YESTERYEAR THE property “Rockley” is on a superb corner block that offers total privacy, is fully fenced and bordered by two quiet roads. It is both secluded and serene.

The first glimpse of this estate is through white English hunting gates commissioned especially for the property. In among the Edna Walling-style gardens, discover a grand yet gracious, two-storey weatherboard home, with five bedrooms, two bathrooms and four separate living areas.

The home respects the past and embraces design elements of today. Pressed metal ceilings and doors salvaged from the theatre at Kamesburgh gardens in Brighton anchor the most recent renovation, encapturing

beauty and balance. There is even a cellar hidden behind a secret doorway on the stairwell, an inviting delight for the enthusiast.

The white on white theme throughout, with original baltic floorboards provides easy, functional living.

Dual access driveways provide winding tours of the garden, where 100-year-old oaks and stands of silver birch calm the senses before entering the graceful and majestic home. A ferny, winter creek adds to the ambiance of the garden.

Numerous sheds on the property offer a wide range of options, but the studio made of mini ripple iron in a version of Monet

green and smothered in white roses, is a picture in itself.

Rockley began its days as a simple miner’s cottage at the turn of the century but soon became the focal point for horse and carts travelling on dirt roads up to Mount Dandenong. As the original coach stop serving afternoon teas for refreshments, this absolutely glorious residence is steeped in history.

During the 1930s, a major renovation began Rockleys grand and classic journey.

With true elegance of the era - high ceilings indulgent with detailed art deco features the mood was created.

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The impressive turned posts on grand balconies lord over the estate and frame a place of days gone by when the piano was rolled out onto the balcony and music drifted down to all those enjoying the romantic gardens beneath.

Rockley has provided a loving haven for the current family whose babies are now well and truly grown up. They wish to see this glorious home passed onto another guardian who will appreciate beauty and value the creature comforts of life.

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92 Martin Street Belgrave

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The ultimate home for the irst home buyer or investor featuring 3BRs, updated bathroom, light illed kitchen with ample storage, 2 lge living zones with lounge/dining upstairs with cosy wood heater & rumpus room on the lower level, 2x split system units, new carpets & stylish timber look loors. Outside boasts 2 alfresco areas overlooking the treed surrounds & large balcony. Within minutes to the Main Street of Belgrave & train station!

Nestled in the heart of Belgrave, featuring 2 BRs, charming kitchen, sunroom, music space, fresh bathroom, gas ducted heating, quality window screens, oversized sliding doors, high ceilings, character loorboards, & beautiful views across the valley. Outside boasts a big backyard with studio, off street parking for two cars. Only 500m from Belgrave Pool and a 12 minute walk to train station, cinema & cafes.

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3 Brenda Grove Tecoma

$340,000 Plus

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$350,000 Plus

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On a fantastic ¼ acre block, this lovely old Hills cottage has been loved is now ready for its new owners to polish it up & make it sparkle again. Consisting of 4 BRs, spacious lounge with soaring ceilings, cosy kitchen & meals area. Outside boasts multiple garden sheds & all the privacy you want. Re-stumped & re-roofed, the main parts have been done & now just needs someone with imagination & a willingness to make a proit from this great property.

Perfectly positioned, close to Ferntree Gully’s schools, this lovely brick home offers 2 lge BRs(both with BIR’s), spacious lounge room, gas ducted heating & A/C, kitchen/meals area with gas cook top, updated bathroom with spa bath.

Outside boasts a covered outdoor decking area overlooking the fully fenced rear yard, good size storage shed & single car garage. Close to shops, transport & all other amenities!

Contact: Sharyn Chandler 0439 882 442 Inspection: Contact Agent (Photo ID Required)

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7 Seabreeze Avenue Ferny Creek Menabilly Cottage Privately poised at the end of a sweeping sealed drive, quality and attention to detail exudes from this stunning 19 year old Victorian Styled residence surrounded by sweeping verandas and established landscaped garden deined by embracing pathways. Contemporary living at its’ inest combined with classic period detailing low throughout the spacious 5 bedroom light illed home, adjacent to the main bedroom is the expansive formal lounge adorned by a central chandelier and period mantle piece framing the open ire place- perfect for entertaining. Open plan Kitchen fully appointed with top of the range Stainless Steel appliances.

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8 Gordon Avenue Tecoma

$490,000 Plus

Private, Peaceful, Perfect hills living in Tecoma This fantastic hills home has been recently renovated and is ready for you to move on in and enjoy! Walking distance to Tecoma village and train station, perfectly positioned on a quiet no through road, this classic residence offers tree top views. Stepping inside reveals a fully updated home in contemporary tonings – capturing the natural surrounds from all the loor to ceiling windows. With gleaming timber loors, charm exudes throughout the L–shaped living and dining area overlooking the brand new galley style kitchen.

With brand new stainless steel kitchen appliances, the fully updated kitchen overlooks the low maintenance rear yard.

The 3 good sized bedrooms, two with BIR’s, the master suite with renovated ensuite.

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‘Simply stunning’ describes this magniicent home situated on 2/3 acre with the best views in the area. Brilliant multi-zoned loorplan offers practical family living & effortless entertaining with unobstructed vistas of the Yarra Ranges. The home offers 3 BDR with WIRs, a study/4th bedroom, 2 living areas & guest powder room. The Master BDR has a designer ensuite & WIR. The stunning kitchen has Miele appliances, travertine loors & stone benchtops.

DBL glazed windows, block out blinds, mains GDH & evaporative cooling ensure the home is comfortable all year round. Down stairs is the wine enthusiast’s dream with a cellar, there’s also an oversized DBL remote garage with three phase power. Modern contemporary home offering hills lifestyle in ultimate style!

Contact: Grant Day 0417 565 745, Bethany Day 0438 844 968 Inspection: Saturday 2.30am-3.00pm (Photo ID Required)

11 Torley Road Emerald

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18 Kennedy Road Avonsleigh

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Large home located on over an acre within walking distance to Emerald. Featuring 4 BDRs, 2 bathrooms, stylish kitchen with stone bench tops, sitting room, separate dining room & a huge octagonal shaped lounge with open ire. For Dads and older teenagers you’ll love the man cave complete with wet bar, add to this parking space for boats, trailers or caravans & DBL lockup garage with 3 phase power & plumbing.

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Charming property offering peace & privacy, perfect for families and tradies. Situated on over 2.5 acres it’s far enough away from it all but still close enough to Gembrook conveniences. Featuring 4 BDRs, lovely light-illed formal lounge, large country meets contemporary kitchen, family room with wood heater, large study & rumpus room.

Outside there’s an in-ground pool, pony paddock and loads of shedding.

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19 Yeaman Road Montrose

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Mt Evelyn

$390,000 plus

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Located in Montrose, this character weatherboard home has so much to offer. Polished timber loor boards feature throughout and the combined lounge, dining and kitchen area create a cosy environment for all seasoned entertaining. The kitchen features a granite island bench, AEG stainless steel appliances and butler’s pantry. The home comprises 3 bedrooms plus 4th bedroom / study.

Set on the high side of the road and featuring big windows this unique home offers everything you need. Downstairs offers one bedroom with cosy lounge area, gas heating & own separate entrance.

Upstairs you will ind an open plan kitchen/meals area, 2 more bedrooms, updated bathroom, spacious lounge room with sliding door leading onto front deck. Outdoor entertaining is well catered for with large covered area, built in BBQ, and handmade stone walls feature the garden.

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Seville

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In the heart of Croydon is this brand new & contemporary unit. Exuding style throughout this unit comprises three bedrooms, master bedroom with full ensuite and walk in robe, timber loors and superior carpets as well as ducted heating and evaporative cooling. An entertainers kitchen complete with stone bench-tops, breakfast bar overlooks the superb dining and living space which opens out onto a rear entertaining deck and private backyard.

Ready to go!! Planning permit is approved for a new home & shed. All the hard work is done all you need to do is visit this beautiful 16+ acres of near level land. Minutes from Seville Township, extensive fencing, power pole & transformer installed,driveway & crossover constructed as well as fruit trees planted. A temporary site shed/garage gives you some dry secure storage. Soil tests, Arborist report & land management plan all available plus a permit to install a septic.

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Set in a desirable location on 1,024m2 (approx.) block is this welcoming family home. The homes lowing layout includes an open plan kitchen with stainless steel appliances, gas cooking and dishwasher overlooking the meals and living areas. This character residence also features 3 large bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a separate study plus a large informal lounge and dining area at the front of the home.

Stunning 30 acres (approx) nestled in the beautiful Yarra Valley. Boasting 4 bedrooms, 3 living areas, Tasmanian Oak loors, 3 bathrooms and Baltic Pine kitchen. Downstairs offers ideal accommodation for the in laws with separate bathroom or ideal space for a rumpus area/pool room. Outside offers covered deck with spa overlooking your lush pastured paddocks, dam, stables, wash bay, tack room, 5 water tanks storing 70,000 litres of water plus a bore for an endless supply all year round.

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Set on a large, landscaped block (1048 sqm) this home offers 3 spacious bedrooms with BIR’s, plus a well sized studio.

Large open living space with a huge downstairs rumpus. The kitchen is well planned with plenty of storage, as are the 3 bathrooms, all of which are light, bright and stylish. Outside, the home is surrounded by enviable outdoor spaces to be enjoyed year round with a resort style pool and spa with a Bali inspired pergola to relax.

Perfectly situated to take in all the beautiful views & conveniently located within walking distance to Primary School & shops, this prestigious land release is an affordable alternative being approx. 45 mins from Lilydale. All the beneits of country living await, with power, water & phone, sealed roads, fully fenced. In addition, to help with building your new home, there is a generous Vendor terms offer available on $10,000 deposit & interest only monthly repayments at 6% p.a. over 18 months.

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Veteran’s search for peace

By KRYSTINE KRZYWOKULSKI IN 1966 Ted Krzywokulski, of Emerald, was studying art at Caulfield Institute of Technology, now Monash.

With the onset of the Vietnam War, Ted was conscripted into the armed forces and was sent to Vietnam.

His brother, John, also a student, though conscripted was allowed to defer and continued his studies and is now a well-known, established Australian artist.

When Ted returned to civilian life, the Vietnam experience gave little incentive to return to art studies.

The need to grasp and comprehend a normal life dominated his psyche, resulting in the fundamental desire for marriage, a job, a home, children, and now grandchildren.

Normal wishes for most of us, but critical for one, and no doubt, most veterans later diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder.

Once settled, Ted did return to his art, but it was intermittent, a hobby, with studio time seized in between the necessities of life.

However, time passes, children and grandchildren grow up and factors change, and Ted found more time to pursue his original vocation, to pursue his art.

With encouragement from his family and friends, and in particular from his friend Arvy Kras, who owns an art gallery in Olinda, he tackled the world of painting seriously, a step that clearly was essential in healing the memories of Vietnam.

In a mammoth effort, Ted has produced over 25 paintings, which will be exhibited at Arvy’s Art Gallery in Olinda from Friday, 13 November, with the official opening being held on Sunday, 15 November, at 2pm.

The exhibition will be on display for four weeks.

So what is Ted offering the viewer?

Ted claims ‘no concept or theme in my art’.

This conjures up the theory of ‘abstraction’ and indeed audiences are confronted with abstract works, despite the allusive hint of figuration.

Ted is a painter of subjectivity.

Feeling is evoked through the empathy for medium, form, shape, line, colour and texture.

Colours are mostly earthy ochres and creams, set against a garnet of brilliant red or a slash of black, and sometimes a surprisingly deep blue.

Subtle manipulations of tones contrast with bold forms that should compete with the primordial graphic lines, yet reside with mutual respect.

Lines are often incised into his surfaces, a homage to man’s earliest recorded marks.

Ted’s paintings have an imposing simplicity, but a monumental demeanour.

If there was a fundamental philosophy to Ted’s aims, it is that he is faithful to the primordial urge of man to make and leave his mark.

These paintings are tablets recording time, the bygone and the now.

Despite a 50-year hiatus, Ted has caught up quickly, replacing trauma with peace and fulfilment in his paintings.

Emerald artist, Ted Krzywokulski, has replaced trauma with peace and fulfilment through art.

Crimson Peak is the height of goth

Explore every nook, cranny

By PETER DOUGLAS ONE of the most popular garden openings in the beautiful Dandenong Ranges has blossomed and will be soon ready for viewing.

The Nook, with its Romantic Englishstyle cottage garden, is looking particularly delightful this year, according to its creator, Val Jackson.

She said the garden features a huge array of floral favourites, including roses, lavender, camellias and azaleas.

Ms Jackson said the garden helps to keep alive the memory of her loving husband, Don, with whom she started the garden 12 years ago.

“It’s a very tranquil, very peaceful place and when people visit, they love that fact,” she said.

“Some say they could just sit there for hours and hours.

“It’s a very inviting garden.

“The garden is on a very sunny block, so I’m able to grow a garden that is a little unique to the Dandenong Ranges.”

Ms Jackson said the many frameworks and arches complement the ‘secret garden’ feel.

She also attributes her husband’s vision

Crimson Peak Starring Mia Wasikowska, Tom Hiddleston, Jessica Chastain Rated MA15+ for strong, bloody violence

Val Jackson with "Flora" the dog in their garden. 146202 to its design.

“Don was a horticulturist and he had a vast knowledge,” she said.

“He taught me all I know and I open this in his memory.”

Entry to The Nook costs $5 with proceeds going to the Monbulk CWA and

Monbulk CFA. The event will be held over the weekend of November 14-15, from 10am to 4.30pm, with morning tea provided by CWA ladies and parking by CFA. The open gardens are at The Nook, 5 Tavistock Road, Monbulk.

CRIMSON Peak is a sumptuous, eerie gothic romance film

by Mexican macabre master Guillermo del Toro.

In the late Victorian era, young author Edith Cushing (Mia Wasikowska) is romanced by the dashing inventor Sir Thomas Sharpe (Tom Hiddleston). They swiftly marry, but Edith soon uncovers a dark secret about Sharpe and his home of Allerdale Hall.

The plot is slightly contrived, in that it wouldn’t have progressed if certain characters had disposed of or acted upon convenient information. But if you can get past this clumsy set-up, Wasikowska’s somewhat flat leading performance and the scarcity of the ghosts (after their

prominence in the misleading trailers), Crimson Peak is a disquieting slow-burner about love and depravity among the living.

As with all of del Toro’s films, the art direction is staggering, full of rich colours, beautiful costumes and gruesomely grandiose imagery.

The pacing moves steadily and maintains a deeply unnerving atmosphere of helplessness and distrust; the villains’ intentions are clear from the beginning, but they are still allowed an impressive level of nuance.

Hiddleston and Jessica Chastain (as Sharpe’s sister Lucille) steal the show, and Chastain (without spoiling anything) is terrifyingly driven and unhinged later in the film.

Though it falters in the story department, Crimson Peak thrills and chills with its vivid atmosphere and great performances.

- Seth Hynes

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

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Peter perfect is standing tall

By JAMIE STRUDLEY

By DENNIS FULLER

LATEISHA Willis and James Laven were gold medal winners at the Victorian All Schools Track and Field Championships at Lakeside Stadium on Saturday.

Lateisha won the 100m, 90m hurdles and 200m hurdles titles in her Under 16s age group while James won the 2000m steeplechase and placed second in the 3000m in his Under 16s age group.

Other Yarra Ranges Athletics club members to medal were Georgia Laven with second in the Under 14s 800m, Tayleb Willis with third place in Under 14s triple jump, Brooke Mullins in Under 15s 2000m steeplechase and Lee Taylor with third in the Under 15s 3000m walk.

A cool, drizzly morning for Little Athletics did not deter a good turnout of athletes, resplendent in the club colours for the annual club versus club day.

The announcement of

club captains and the continuation of interclub rivalry ensured an enjoyable morning for all athletes, helpers and parents.

A big thank you for those parents helping to set up and pack up.

The club needs more of you to help so the day can run smoothly and quickly.

A fantastic time was had by club members and friends on Saturday night at the ‘Totally Grouse Trivia Night’.

Many took the chance to dress up to the '80s theme.

Thanks to Sophie and Darren for much of the organising and the many sponsors who supported the fundraiser evening.

Check out the website for all the photos.

For information on how to join or trial, photos, results and updated news, visit yarrarangesathletics.org.au or check us out on Facebook.

Run, jump, throw ... too easy!

IT was the November Monthly Medal as the prize for the day’s play at Emerald Golf Club last Saturday, plus those who have won a medal, got to compete for the Medallist of Medallists’ gong.

The course had received over 50ml of rain during the week but, despite the assertions of some, did not cause poor shots.

By the end of play it was Peter Glasscock (12) who stood tall to take out both trophies with a stylish nett score of 67.

He has been very consistent and this result surprised nobody.

John Keys (26) was the clear winner in B Grade with an excellent round of nett 68.

Of the great unwashed, it was left to Dennis Fuller (17), Ken Sumsion (25), Graham White (16) and Broc Reynolds (15) to

Lateisha Willis, centre, proudly displays her gold medal after her fantastic effort.

head that part of the crew when they all scored 69.

John Fisher was nearest the pin on the 4th and 13th, Philip Crossley the 7th, Mark Starick the 12th and Graham White waltzed off the course with the loot from the pro pin 18th.

A close game was expected in the ladies’ section but that was not to be.

Michelle Litchfield gave the rest a right flogging to romp home for and easy win.

When the gentry from the Old and Feeble Golfers (OFG) assembled, it was announced that the fare would be stableford.

Dennis Fuller (14) and Seppy Krummenacher (23) found the going to their liking when they both scored 43 points to split the spoils.

Ian Scott (250 scored 41 points while Ben Balfour (24), Peter Clowes (17) and Bobby Kennedy (21) all amassed 39 points.

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Frasers abound

By PETER DOUGLAS SIBLING rivalries have been put well aside over the past few weeks for four talented brothers.

In what could be a first for the Yarra Valley Cricket Association, Daniel, Gareth, Jesse and Darcy Fraser have all played for the senior Mount Evelyn team in recent rounds in the two-day format.

Club secretary Chris Anderson says he has been playing A Grade cricket in the Yarra Valley for more than 18 years and can’t recall anything like this during his time.

The Fraser brothers bring with them an array of cricketing skills, with Jesse filling a role behind the stumps and the others possessing some all-round talents.

Daniel said they grew up playing plenty of cricket together.

“I remember playing plenty of cricket in the backyard, often until late at night and Mum had to call us in,” he said.

“Playing together so much probably held us in good stead

on the cricket field.”

Daniel said one great aspect of their close bond was celebrating each other’s achievements.

“Jesse has a couple of fifties to his name, I’ve got a ton, Gareth has a few high thirties, while Darcy has an eight-wicket haul,” he said.

The brothers have also played representative cricket together, too, with the Fraser boys turning out for Country Week.

Alas, they have plenty of work to do yet for their beloved Mount Evelyn club in the DJ Strachan Shield.

Under the watchful eye of coach and former Essendon footballer, Damian Cupido, the senior team needs a few more wins as the Christmas break approaches.

The team sits in sixth position with just one win and three losses.

But Daniel believes they will gain momentum shortly.

“We’re a fairly young side but hopefully can string a few wins together and push towards finals,” he said.

Lakers at home EMERALD Lakers Basketball Club is holding a grand opening for the newly built basketball facility at the Emerald Primary School on Sunday, 22 November.

The event will include an opening ceremony with dignitaries invited, followed by photo opportunities and presentation celebrations.

The club has 300-plus members, who play in more than 35 teams. Summer season 2015-'16 had record registrations including the Under 8s age groups, which confirms the Lakers’ strong future. The club was formed in 1989 and has continued to be a strong community-based club.

The club is looking forward to a bright future and will be celebrating the opening of the new Emerald Lakers Basketball Stadium from 1pm.

More details at www.emeraldlakers.com.au.

Brothers in arms: From left are Gareth, Darcy, Daniel and Jesse Fraser.

Young stars starting to shine bright

Yarra Glen footballer Jason Ball is pictured with the Pride Cup.

By STEVE UTTING

Pride confirmed

THIS weekend (Round 4) saw all of Monbulk’s teams commence their first two-day match.

The 1s and 2s both batted all day against Knoxfield to compile competitive totals.

The Under 16s are in a strong position after day one of their match with Aussie Richardson on 42 not out.

Also great to see so many youngsters doing well in the senior teams this season including all of last season’s Under 17s team.

This weekend Aaron Gillard did a great job opening the batting in the 2s followed up by Hamish Emmett’s 31.

Daniel Cleary and James Fenby also continue to impress in the 2s.

Josh Rak is on 29no in the 3rds and Tam Noonan made 23 in the 4ths.

The 4ths also included three 13-year-olds: Josh Spencer, Tom Taylor and TJ Utting who all made their 1st runs or took their 1st wickets in the seniors.

The club’s seven Friday night juniors teams and the 1st Milo session were unfortunately washed out.

Tonight, 10 November, the 1st XI is playing a Twenty20 versus Belgrave at home at Monbulk.

This is a 5.30pm start, so come up and support the boys.

Upcoming dates and events for you to book in are: our Trivia Night hosted by Aaron Powell on Saturday 21 November, at 7pm (make a table all welcome: seniors, juniors, milo and family and friends) and on the following weekend the MCC hosts the Monbulk Fun Run on Sunday 29 November.

By PETER DOUGLAS THE Pride Cup concept is now a confirmed starter on the national stage, after the AFL announced a pride-themed clash for next season.

The concept first emerged last year through Yarra Glen coach, Dean de Munk, and assistant coach, Sam Hills, after team member Jason Ball came out as a gay footballer in 2012.

In what will be one of the highlights in the 2016 AFL fixture, St Kilda will host the Sydney Swans at Etihad Stadium in Round 23.

The clash will be the first time a pride match has been played for AFL premiership points, with a pre-season clash held this year between the Swans and Fremantle in Western Sydney.

The Saints and the Yarra Glen Football Club have been working in partnership to further the concept, which the Thunder has successfully hosted at grassroots level over the past two years.

St Kilda President Matt Finnis has described the occasion as historic and important.

Mr Finnis believes the Saints and the Swans are the right clubs to further the concept at AFL level. Meanwhile, Ball told the Mail earlier this year it was exciting times for those involved.

“St Kilda has been leaders in this space from the outset, we’ve been happy to have their support,” he said.

Ball believes the concept has much to offer a national audience.

Solution No. 4058

Monbulk young star Flynn Trewavis takes a wicket in the Under 16s match on Saturday morning against Lysterfield.

Scores: 1st XI - Monbulk 196 (J. Creed 61, S. Cosstick 53) v Knoxfield; 2nd XI - Monbulk 10/184 (C. Fraser 51, H. Emmett 31) v

Knoxfield, 3rd XI - Monbulk 5/90 (J. Rak 29no, B. Martin 27) v Eildon Park 2/102; 4th XI - Monbulk 5/113 (B. Jamonts 35no, T. Noonan

23) v Knox Gardens 5/244 (T. Utting 2/12); U16- Monbulk 1/69 (A. Richardson 42no) v Lysterfield 5/78 (M. Hill 3/10, F. Trewavis 2/10).

Gully taking on premier champs

By STEVE BROWN THE cream of the Ferntree Gully and District Cricket Association will take on the might of the Ringwood Rams Cricket Club in a friendly Twenty20 match at the Wally Tew Oval, Brenock Park Drive, Ferntree Gully, on Tuesday

17 November, at 5.30 pm.

White cricket balls and coloured clothing will be the order of the day as the clash promises to be a great spectacle for kids and cricket enthusiasts.

The Rams are the current Cricket Victoria premiers, and the FTGDCA

side will be led by Lysterfield’s Nathan Walsh, a member of Ringwood’s premiership team from last season.

Food and drink will be available and entry to the ground is free.

FTGDCA team: Nathan Walsh (capt) (Lysterfield), Marshall Bun-

ting (Mt Gate), Jake Evans (Upwey Tecoma), Steve Devenish (Johnson Park), Peter Dunlop (Upper Gully), Brodie Emmett (Monbulk), Zach Flintoff (Knox Gardens), Bryce Galvin (Ferntree Gully), Johnathan Levell (Belgrave), Ben Morris (Eildon Park), Scott Vozzo (The Basin), Zac Wilson (Knoxfield).

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QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7396 - SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Dress designer. 8, Latin. 9, Eternal. 10, Travel.

11, Stolen. 12, Sweep. 14, Chase. 18, Tartan. 20, Mantle.

23, Exhibit. 24, Trace. 25, Superabundant.

Down - 1, Dilate. 2, Extra. 3, Sincere. 4, Epee. 5, Inept. 6, Nonplus. 7, Relent. 13, Warship. 15, Hearten. 16, Stress.

17, Select. 19, Amber. 21, Tiara. 22, Stub.

CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 7396 - SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Spirited reply. 8, Ol-iv-e. 9, Ar-rang-e. 10, Too bad. 11, In-deed. 12, Fir-ed. 14, Spa-t(i’m)e. 18, Repa-st(aurant). 20, Weight (wait). 23, Tea-rose. 24, Eager (anag.) 25, At the same time.

Down - 1, Snorts. 2, In-i-go. 3, It-erate. 4, Edam (rev.) 5, Rerun. 6, Pun-gent. 7, Y-ields. 13, Impl-ant. 15, Prec-ede. 16, Gretna (green) (anag.) 17, Star-v-e. 19, Spoke. 21, Gig-l-i. 22, L-ena.

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