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Top talent showcased The artwork of talented hills teenagers will soon be on show, as part of council’s VCE Creative Showcase exhibition opening. The showcase will feature the work from 2016 students’ VCE art and studio art classes in two exhibitions, at Mooroolbark Community Centre’s Red Earth Gallery and Upwey’s Burrinja Cultural Centre. The Upwey exhibition, which will run from 18 February to 19 March, will have work from Belgrave Heights Christian School, Emerald Secondary College, Mater Christi College, Monbulk College, Mountain District Christian School, Sherbrooke Community School, St Joseph’s College and Upwey High School. See full story on page 7.

Pictured from left with some of the pieces are local students Rebecca Andre, Rebecca Wilson, Josh Starick, Sam Sharam and Belinda Schroder. 164404 Picture: JESSE GRAHAM

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was not donated to council, rather the Shire of Sherbrooke purchased the land before amalgamation.

Presently, Yarra Ranges Council and Melbourne Water share management of different sections of Birdsland.

Ms Marsden recalls the purchase in the early 1980s was a hugely controversial decision at the time, but passed a council vote 6-5.

She said some on council had questioned whether council had the capacity to look after the area.

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Pamela King from Boronia agreed with this sentiment, saying it’s unlikely an orienteering group was responsible.

“Orienteering is navigating using a map, compass and your brain,” she said.

“Having routes pre-marked, such as arrows showing the way to go, would defeat the whole purpose of this activity.”

The Birdsland reserve has a rich history, and was once in the hands of local farmers, the Bird family.

Although, Betty Marsden (OAM), from the Save the Dandenongs League, told the ‘Mail’ the Birdsland reserve

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organised orienteering group would never have caused such destruction.

In correspondence with the ‘Mail’, Carl Stemp from Emerald said orienteering groups were essentially ‘greenies’ and set high environmental standards.

“Each of our controls is in the form of an orange-and-white marker, which is recovered after every event,” he said. “ ... we don’t leave anything behind us, especially graffiti.

“We have established permanent courses in a number of parks over several years (not Birdsland) with the approval of the relevant authorities.”

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The popular Birdsland reserve is now free of the yellow arrows that had tainted its natural beauty.

At least, the arrows are much less conspicuous, after efforts to either remove them or paint over them with grey paint.

Hundreds of the yellow arrows had appeared along the popular walking trail at Belgrave South, including on trees, rocks and fences.

Nearby residents, as well as regular walkers of the trail, aired their frustrations over the vandalism of

the natural landscape.

Melbourne Water acting manager Regional Services (South East), Alanna Wright, said clean-up crews had attended the reserve.

“Melbourne Water was made aware of spray-painted arrows at Birdsland reserve on Thursday 19 January and promptly sent local crew members to assess and remove the paint from Melbourne Water-managed land,” she said.

Meanwhile, the suggestion the damage had been caused by an orienteering group has caused some anguish within the community.

Representatives have insisted an

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By Peter Douglas More than one century of history in Ferny Creek ended abruptly last month, as Australia Post shut down the historic Ferny Creek Post Office.

In what is likely to cause disruptions, customers of the post office, which has been in operation since 1904, will now need to conduct their business elsewhere.

In a statement to the ‘Mail’, Australia Post confirmed there were no plans to reopen.

“Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Ferny Creek Post Office was required to close at short notice on Monday 23

January,” the statement read.

“All PO Box mail, counter mail and carded parcels are now available for collection at the Sassafras Gully Post Office (approximately 2.9km away).”

Australia Post said they would continue to work with customers, in an effort to alleviate any disruption.

“We are working closely with our PO Box and counter mail customers to ensure their services are redirected to a location that is the most convenient for them,” the statement read.

“The red street posting box located outside the Ferny Creek Post Office site will remain in place.

ists in the town,” he said.

“There is not enough parking to cover for so many people.

“This move will be hard for Ferny Creek’s elderly population, too, because there are many who often walk to the post office to get their mail.”

In reply, Australia Post has noted customers with PO Boxes and Counter Mail services don’t have to use the Sassafras Gully Post Office.

A representative said they were working with customers to have their mail redirected to another, more convenient post office.

“If customers have any inquiries about their mail delivery, we encourage them to call our Customer Contact Centre on 13 POST.” Post offices do exist in neighbour hills townships, including at Upwey, Kallista, Upper Ferntree Gully and Olinda.

However, some in the community believe the move to Sassafras will cause further issues.

Sassafras resident Tim van Heems said the town didn’t have the capacity to cater for a further 500 postal customers.

“Sassafras is already overloaded, particularly on the weekend with many tour-

Hospital services revamped

By Jesse Graham It was a long wait , but the new Healesville Hospital is finally open.

The hospital was officially opened by Health Minister Jill Hennessy on Monday, 6 February, with a crowd of Eastern Health staff, politicians and community members present to celebrate the day.

The opening follows 17 months of work since September 2015 and $8.8 million in Victorian Government funding to revamp the services, aesthetics and amenities at the hospital.

Starting the day with a Welcome to Country, Wurundjeri elder Aunty Joy Murphy Wandin said the opening was a “very touching moment for me and many others who were born in Healesville“.

In brief Cop car punched A Ferntree Gully man has been charged with drink driving and assault, among other charges, after threatening to shoot officers who caught him intoxicated at the wheel.

Olinda Police officers were called out to Burkes Lookout car park in Osprey Road, with reports that an allegedly heavily intoxicated man was driving dangerously at 7pm on Tuesday, 31 January.

Officers intercepted the man, a 44-year-old, as he tried to leave.

Leading Senior Constable Geoff Long said the man was co-operative with police until he was advised that he had returned a positive reading to a preliminary breath test.

The man punched the police vehicle, threatened the officers and lunged for one of their firearms, threatening to shoot them both.

Officers used capsicum spray to subdue the man before wrestling him to the ground and handcuffing him.

Leading Sen Const Long said he was “stunned” by the change in the man’s behaviour.

“It was certainly a situation that escalated very quickly,” he said.

“We were very pleased that a member of the public had made the effort to call this job in.

“The driver was very unsteady and irrational - he would have been an extreme danger to other road users had he been able to leave the car park.”

The man was charged with drink driving, assaults and behavioural offences, and was bailed to appear at Ringwood Magistrates’ Court on 4 May.

Charges over lighting fires

‘Battery charger’ causes house fire

By Kath Gannaway Yellingbo resident and local business operator, Paul Drysdale, was working less than a minute up the road from his Centre Road house when it was destroyed by fire on Friday, 3 February.

Mr Drysdale went to work at the nearby Drysdale Chaff Mill around 5.40 on Friday morning.

He said he had been at work a short time when one of his workmates alerted him to thick black smoke, saying it looked like someone’s house was on fire.

In the seconds it took him to get to his house, the Yellingbo CFA captain, Paul Spinks, was there and within a minute a fire truck arrived.

“I knew there was no saving it; the roof was about to collapse in,” said Mr Drysdale, who went back to work and cut chaff for a couple of hours.

“I just thought there was no point standing around watching my house burn down.“ Captain Paul Spinks said he was on his way to work when he came across

the fire around 6.30am by which time the house was beyond saving with flames pouring out the windows.

“We had 10 fire brigades attend and managed to protect exposures and contain the fire to the house, but unfortunately Paul has now lost his home,” he said.

Captain Spinks said the cause of the fire was believed to be a battery charger malfunction.

Mr Drysdale said he had lost everything including his collection of remote

control planes and cars and computer he had spent a lot of time building.

“It’s horrible, and it’s a massive inconvenience, but I’ve got a roof over my head for the time being and I can rebuild,” he said.

He praised the CFA volunteers who, he said, were on the scene straight away.

“I don’t know how they do what they do. They do their regular jobs and then turn out - they did what they could.”

Two Yarra Ranges men are expected to face court after lighting fires during a Total Fire Ban on Monday, 30 January.

Police officers posting on the Eyewatch - Yarra Ranges Police Service Area Facebook page said police and CFA crews were notified of two illegal burn-offs in Macclesfield and Woori Yallock on 30 January.

Both fires were allegedly lit in metal containers, with refuse and garden waste burned.

Open air fires are completely prohibited during Total Fire Ban days.

“Ignorance is no excuse and offenders may be liable to serious penalties,” the Facebook post read.

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Call to help RSL fight on The Upwey-Belgrave RSL is receiving community support, as the fight continues to save the venue.

However much more is required before its ongoing viability can be secured.

The committee of management will decide on whether to close the doors to the beloved venue after this year’s Anzac Day services.

The decision will hinge on the reception from the community in the coming months.

After going public with the RSL’s challenges early last month, Treasurer Beth Quilty said the response to date had been encouraging, but much hard work lay ahead.

“Your article has generated a lot of interest in the RSL, with members of the community who have not been to the RSL previously coming in to try us out,” she said.

“I hope that we will be able to capitalise on this renewed interest.”

If the response isn’t deemed strong enough, there exists a real possibility management may be turned over to the head body, RSL House.

If this occurs, RSL House may consider introducing pokie machines to the venue.

To help the fight for viability, the RSL has revived its bistro which has been rebranded ‘Poppies’, a symbol synonymous with the RSL. The decor is bright and inviting,

with friendly staff and a world-class executive chef overseeing the menu and operations in the kitchen.

The menu has been totally revised with the introduction of ‘seniors’ meals and the return of old favourites, like roast of the day, chicken schnitzel and old-fashioned fish‘n’chips.

In addition, the RSL is also home to the Running Rabbits museum.

Also taking up the fight is Yarra Ranges Mayor Noel Cliff who has put up his hand to work behind the bar on a Friday.

The RSL says there are many ways people can help.

Bring family and friends to the bistro for a meal; Don’t forget morning tea and lunch - a lighter and cheaper menu at lunchtime is available; Meet friends at the RSL for a drink after work; Offer assistance for fundraising activities such as raffles; It also needs urgent help with the marketing of the RSL; Support special events and music nights; Use the boardroom for association/work meetings. There is no charge for community groups and small donations are requested for businesses; Make a donation to the RSL; Spread the word that the RSL needs support from the whole community.

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Neglect our SES unit no longer The state of

affairs Brad Battin MP

Member for Gembrook

Emerald SES is one of Victoria’s busiest, answering more than 1300 calls for help last year alone.

But now the Emerald SES is calling for help - and Daniel Andrews and James Merlino simply are not listening.

New funds are desperately needed to upgrade the current unit, which is housed in a leaky tin shed that fails to meet SES safety standards.

Conditions are so poor that the unit can’t provide its volunteers with hot meals between callouts and antiquated systems hamper response times.

To make matters worse, the workload of the station is growing fast and new facilities are badly needed.

Portable toilets, a makeshift

workshop and old shipping crates have all been added to the site to help meet the community’s needs, but it’s not enough.

Estimates suggest the unit will need to double the number of volunteers to meet demand, an undertaking the poor condition of the unit just won’t allow.

This is not new, it is something I have been campaigning for alongside the Emerald SES for the past two years, following the Andrews government’s decision not to honour the Coalition Government’s $1.8 million commitment to upgrade the unit.

To this day, the Minister for Emergency Services James Merlino has failed to commit a single cent for the upgrade.

Emergency Services Minister James Merlino, a local MP representing a community that benefits the work of the Emerald SES, continues to neglect the call, and the community has taken notice.

The volunteers of the Emerald SES, their colleagues in the

CFA and the local community have made it clear that a new unit is desperately needed and well overdue.

My office has received more than 1000 requests from local people demanding that the unit be given the facilities it need to protect the community.

Volunteers of the Emerald SES and the community, who depend on their help, are counting on the Andrews government to provide the money they so desperately need to upgrade their unit.

Daniel Andrews and James Merlino must commit to funding a new unit for Emerald SES in this state budget.

I can only hope they do not disappoint.

It’s completely unfair that our volunteers, who answer more than 7 per cent of the state’s callouts, are forced to work in unsafe facilities.

The Andrews government and James Merlino must not allow the neglect of the Emerald SES to continue any longer.

Snippets U3A Yarra Ranges Classes and activities for over 50s and retirees have started for 2017. Subjects include art, craft, computers, walking, discussion groups, dance, music, singing, social luncheons, travel groups, languages, genealogy and patchwork to mention.

Class leaders are volunteers who like to share their subject in a class or outdoor environment.

Please visit u3ayarraranges.com.au or phone the office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays only between 10am and 1pm. Phone 9728 1132.

Bible Study in the Hills Come and Study Acts this year on Thursdays from 10.30am to noon in Emerald. Children can attend the pre-school program at the same time.

Babies welcome. Call Jim on 0405 616 988.

U3A classes, activities Emerald U3A is looking forward to another bumper year, with about 300 members and 37 classes or activities.

New members always welcome.

Present and potential members can check out programs available and dates either at u3aemerald.org.au or on the noticeboard outside U3A House at 402 Main Street, Emerald, or on the wall of IGA. Inquiries to 5968 5469.

Members’ exhibition Holidays members’ exhibition is on at Fern-

Workshops, classes resume Ferntree Gully Arts Society workshops and classes resume in February and are open to the public as well as members.

Come along and have a look, maybe try one of the workshops.

New members welcome to 157 Underwood Road, Ferntree Gully.

More information on the Facebook site or at www.thehutgallery.wordpress.com.

Climate change forum From Syria to the Antarctic: How Climate is Changing Our Lives at 7.30pm at Emerald Library on Monday 13 February.

David Spratt, author of Climate Code Red, will be talking on this topic to members of Emerald for Sustainability and Dandenong Ranges Renewable Energy Association. All welcome

Workshops and courses Emerald Community House enrolment inquiries for term one are now being taken.

Workshop for writers in grammar and punctuation, event management, Adobe imaging and social media. Inquiries to 5968 3881 or www. emeraldcommunityhouse.org.au.

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Bast best in carving comp Some of the best national and international chainsaw carvers descended on Mount Dandenong recently for the Australian Chainsaw Carving Championships.

Though, self-taught Wandin sculptor Robbie Bast trumped all-comers, with his incredible piece called ‘The Man from Snowy River’, which was

awarded the $3000 first prize on Saturday 21 January.

Even more incredibly, Bast also picked up the people’s choice award.

Over the championships, the chainsaw sculptors carve out intricate pieces, creating incredible pieces of artwork that need to be seen to be believed.

Also picking up prizes were

Jeff Samudosky, who picked up the $2000 second place with his carving called ‘The Dance’.

Japan’s Kikaru Kodama picked up the $1000 third prize, with his piece called ‘Elders with family’.

‘Mail’ photographer Greg Carrick was on hand to capture all the action.

Rob Bast of Seville took out first prize and people's choice; he is flanked by Richard Pitts, the general manager of Sky High Restaurant, and Rob Ross, marketing manager of Stihl Pictures: GREG CARRICK Australia. 164092

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Hikaru Kodama of Japan does some stretches while he waits for the judging.

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Our top senior citizen

Letters Getting it straight

By Peter Douglas Long-time Emerald volunteer Mike Allery says his recent Australia Day honour is largely due to working with so many fantastic people.

After receiving Cardinia Shire’s Senior Citizen Award for 2017, Mr Allery said he owed a great deal to the many dedicated volunteers he had worked with.

Mr Allery said volunteering was a great way to meet top people.

“There are too many to name, but we’re all mates and they’ve been a pleasure to work with,” he said.

“I’m definitely not in it for the awards ... being a volunteer isn’t hard work if you enjoy it.”

Mr Allery said receiving the award was a humbling experience, particularly due to the regard in which he held other nominees.

“When I looked at the other nominees, there were two in a wheelchair and another who needed a walking stick, yet they all found time to give so much to their community,” he said.

Mr Allery was acknowledged for his work with youth at Emerald Secondary College, as well as co-ordinating the Emerald Men’s Shed for almost a decade.

Through his involvement in the Men’s Shed, he has assisted many local groups including SES, RSL, Fernlea House and NHP Museum.

Over the years, Mr Allery said he had enjoyed many rewarding volunteering efforts, but one stand-out was the level of community assistance offered during Black Saturday in 2009.

With the help of the U3A, he

I wish to respond to the article about the yellow arrows painted in Birdsland, ‘Yellow arrows plague bush’ (Mail, 24 January, 2017).

I am trying to fathom why people orienteering have been accused of causing this senseless damage.

The parkland is used for a large number of activities by, as stated in the article, hundreds of people.

Only a very small percentage of these walkers, runners and bike riders are orienteering.

Orienteering is navigating using a map, compass and your brain.

Having routes premarked, such as arrows showing the way to go, would defeat the whole purpose of this activity.

Birdsland has not been used for any official orienteering event for a few years but permission to use the parkland, or the adjoining Lysterfield Park, for an organised event is always required.

I do not believe that anyone who thinks it acceptable to vandalise the parkland would go through the correct channels and obtain a permit before use.

Pamela King, Boronia.

Mike Allery being congratulated by U3A President Mal Bowmaker. 164468 remembers helping to organise the donations of much-needed equipment for the people of Marysville, such as generators and woodworking tools.

“That’s something that really stands out in my mind, just due to the high level of community supports - it was really amazing to see,” he said.

Fellow U3A member Paul Bianco said Mr Allery thoroughly deserved the award.

“Mike was president of the U3A for five years and a great deal of our present success is due to him,” he said.

“His work with the Emerald Men’s Shed is legendary.”

Meanwhile, hard-working citizen Wayne Collins was named Cardinia Shire Council’s Citizen of the Year.

Since establishing the Emerald Centre for Youth and Outreach (ECHO) more than 30 years ago, Mr Collins has dedicated himself to improving the lives of others.

Trumped up I just knew that the socalled deal between

America and Australia concerning refugees would never come to fruition.

How sad to get their hopes up.

Blind Freddie could see it would never work; better to have said nothing until it was in the bag (so to speak).

The TPP trashed and more to come.

I watch (Donald Trump) and I think, is he for real?

And why does he have to have the vice-president on hand all the time?

I wonder, even at this early stage, how many Americans are regretting their vote?

I am sad.

Val Butler, Cockatoo.

What emergency?

Not long ago the Federal Government was saying we have a budget emergency.

Despite this, in midDecember they proposed using $1 billion of taxpayers’ money to prop up the controversial Adani Carmichael coal mine proposed for central Queensland.

As taxpayers, we should all be appalled.

It’s madness that the government could consider a taxpayer handout for tax-dodging Adani, especially given that it is under investigation for fraud and money laundering back in India.

Peter Cook, Clematis.

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By Jesse Graham The work of talented Yarra Ranges teenagers is being presented throughout February and March, with the council’s VCE Creative Showcase exhibition opening in coming weeks.

The showcase will feature the work from 2016 students’ VCE art and studio art classes in two exhibitions, at Mooroolbark Community Centre’s Red Earth Gallery and Upwey’s Burrinja Cultural Centre.

The Mooroolbark exhibition, which runs from 14 February until 27 March, will have work from Billanook College, Healesville High School, Lilydale Heights College, Lilydale High School, Little Yarra Steiner School, Mount Evelyn Christian School and Yarra Hills Secondary College students.

The Upwey exhibition, which will run from 18 February to 19 March, will have work from Belgrave Heights Christian School, Emergald Secondary College, Mater Christi College, Monbulk College, Mountain District Christian School, Sherbrooke Community School, St Joseph’s College and Upwey High School.

The Mail received a preview of the show from five exhibiting students on Tuesday, 31 January - film photographer and former-Monbulk College student, Josh Starick, will display his film photography work.

“The theme was lost,” he said.

“Silver gelatin (printing) is a medium that’s sort of been lost over time, I guess.

“Not so much now,” he added.

Mr Starick, who hopes to do a Bachelor of Fine Arts at university, said his work was “experimental”, and used an enlarger in a darkroom to layer his photos.

MECS student, Rachel Wilson, will also display photography work, though hers was shot digitally and uses a woman in a wedding dress in dark environments to explore the idea of reality.

“It’s kind of like, within the ugly world, people create a beautiful situation,” she said.

Little Yarra student, Rebecca André, meanwhile, used resin, acrylic paint and spray paint to create pieces to resemble water in its different forms, and display its importance.”

“I was looking for something that was really universal ... and I thought water really fitted that, because we all use it every day for heaps of things, and it’s so important for life and the economy, and religion and culture,” she said.

“In the first world, we don’t really think about it - we turn on the tap and it comes out.

“You’re not really conscious of it, so I really just tried to impart its importance and its beauty.”

MDCS’ Belinda Schroder will exhibit her fine art pieces, created using watercolour, pen and paper - her intricate works, often depicting faces, discuss the idea of hidden thoughts.

“Basically, how you keep your deepest thoughts, and things like that, to yourself,” she said.

“I especially ... value that privacy and the actual action of revealing, concealing the on-goings of your mind.”

Upwey student Sam Sharam, will display light boxes made using coloured resin, which will project light into the exhibition space.

She added a personal side to the works, drawing inspiration, composition or colours from photos she had taken at the beach to create the boxes.

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Tapping into the dance talents For families that have a little dancer who bops around more than walks or a child who is looking for somewhere fun and friendly to explore the world of dance, or for an established dancer who is looking for a new home where they can grow and learn, Tempo Dance Company has the answer.

With more than 25 years’ experience teaching and nurturing dancers in jazz, tap, ballet, and hip-hop, it is a cut above the rest!

Focused on providing students with a studio aimed at encouraging and strengthening their talents within the AATBD syllabus, Tempo Dance Company caters for all abilities from Tiny Tots Class to Senior Troupe.

Offering classes in jazz, tap, hip-hop, ballet, cheer and acro Tempo can cater for any dancer.

Anyone who is interested is encouraged to drop in to see for themselves where they fit into Tempo’s family.

The dance company is very lucky to have a fully equipped dance studio at 4/14 Edina Road, Ferntree Gully, and a wonderful Community Hall in Clematis where it runs classes from.

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By Peter Douglas After nearly 40 years of recording and non-stop touring, legendary Aussie pop-band Mental as Anything is as strong as ever.

Their next stop, Belgrave’s Sooki Lounge.

The band emerged in the late 1970s and grew a legion of followers, thanks to their enormously popular hit songs, as well as a select group of covers including a Chuck Berry classic.

Not only did the band achieve many hit singles, its music also featured in hit ’80s films such as Crocodile Dundee and Young Einstein.

In 2009 the band was inducted into the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) Hall of Fame.

Band mainstays Martin Plaza and Greedy Smith are always writing songs, which means there will be plenty of new material for fans, as well as the classics.

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Mental as Anything will perform at the Sooki Lounge in Belgrave on Thursday 9 February.

Tickets are $30 presale or $35 for door sales.

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Visitors will be able to step inside to discover a spacious lounge/dining area with an open fireplace, updated kitchen with large walk-in pantry, new main bathroom and three very spacious bedrooms.

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43 Waratah Avenue Belgrave

$499,000 PLUS 35 Monbulk Road Belgrave

$450,000 PLUS

MAKE THE LIFESTYLE CHANGE TODAY

A REAL HILLS CHARMER

This extremely well presented north facing home is a must to inspect. Situated on a sealed road with a delightful northerly aspect to take in valley views and beyond is this 3 bedroom weatherboard home. Once inside you will discover two living zones, both with polished timber floors and like new kitchen with granite bench tops, quality appliances, all modern conveniences for today’s busy lifestyle. If you’re looking for a property with natural landscaping and a home ready to move into with the bonus of a lovely northerly aspect and a short drive to Belgrave township, then look no further.

ENTER VIA LESLIE STREET OFF BENNETT AVENUE A delightful spacious two bedroom hills character home with all the modern conveniences. Fully updated kitchen with dishwasher and adjacent dining area and split system. The main living area features ceiling rose, ducted heating, gas log fire with timber surrounds and large café doors that let the real feel of the hills in. Situated on 1100 sqm approx. block with two access points, a sealed circular driveway with single garage plus plenty of extra storage sheds. Other access has a triple length carport. All this within an easy walk to Belgrave township and station.

Contact Jim Conder 0408 597 558

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18 Kallista-Emerald Road Kallista

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$460,000 PLUS BUYERS 24 Batesleigh Road Selby

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$770,000 PLUS

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“KURRARA” - Set amongst the tree tops where the air is fresh and the tree view is peaceful is this home which will suit families, investors or first home buyers. Some of the features include gas ducted heating, modern kitchen with granite bench tops and stainless steel appliances, large lounge area that has access to undercover deck, tiered back yard with chook pen, sealed drive with plenty of off street parking, manicured gardens with stunning bluestone walls and slate stair path to the front door. Is well worth a look – so be quick!!

Wake up to peaceful surrounds and a private outlook every morning from this contemporary light filled home with established gardens and veggie patch. The open plan family room features cathedral ceilings with highlight windows and overlooks the dining and updated country style kitchen which features stainless steel appliances and beautiful timber floors. Some of the features include: large garage plus workshop with kitchenette and bathroom, store room, cellar, double carport, sealed driveway, and a large entertaining area with views to the creek which has its own boardwalk and is accessed via terraced lawn areas.

Contact Mick Dolphin 0429 684 522

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Just seeing this one is an experience well worth having! Rare opportunity to enjoy contemporary living in a meticulously modernised classic 1950’s home. Commanding views and glorious sunrises are captured by the extensive and large feature windows framing the Warburton Ranges as far as the eye can see. Kitchen with Caesar Stone tops & splashbacks and stainless steel appliances. A big open fireplace warms the entire living and kitchen areas as well as ducted gas heating throughout. If that’s not enough! Follow the low maintenance fairy land like garden down to the separate studio which can double as a home office.

Capture the true essence of hills living in this Western Red Cedar home set at the end of a no through road on a ½ acre block overlooking crown land and with dual entrances. Step inside to discover a spacious lounge/dining area with an open fireplace, updated kitchen with large walk in pantry, new main bathroom and three very spacious bedrooms. Wrap around verandas which overlooks not only the stunning inground pool, but also crown land giving you complete privacy.

Separate to the house is the large workshop and pool room, which could easily become a 4th bedroom or home office.

Contact Grant Skipsey 0418 528 102

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37 Bellbird Crescent Emerald

Offers Over $620,000

8 Auhl Road Emerald

Offers Over $725,000

Great Location with Chalet Style Home on ¾ Acre!

Character Home with 2 Large Sheds on ¾ Acre!

This well located family home backs onto Emerald Lake Park & offers peace & privacy whilst still being close to all that Emerald has to offer. The character home consists of 3 BDRs with BIRs, the Master with ensuite & balcony, a study, large family living room lowing through to the dining area & timber kitchen with timber cupboards. Outside there’s a carport, circular drive & plenty of space for the kids to run around.

Sitting proudly behind impressive automatic wrought iron gates is this quintessential character hills home that you will love coming home to. The 2 storey home has vaulted ceilings, 3 BDRs, mezzanine style study, 2 large separated living areas & large country style timber kitchen. Add to this a entertaining gazebo, lovely gardens & 2 large sheds with concrete loors & power.

Contact: Aaron Day 0407 365 994, Tyson Bluhm 0437 843 820 Inspection: Saturday 1.30pm-2.00pm (Photo ID Required)

Contact: Grant Day 0417 565 745, Bethany Day 0438 844 968 Inspection: Saturday 12.30pm-1.00pm (Photo ID Required)

108 Emerald Monbulk Road Emerald

Offers Over $710,000

3 Doery Street Emerald

Offers Over $630,000

Your Hideaway in the Hills!

Immaculately Presented Character Home!

This grand 4 BDR Cedar home on 2 natural acres just 3km to the heart of Emerald, features a modern kitchen, dining area with OFP, a lounge room with wood heater, a rumpus room, powder room & 4th BDR downstairs. Upstairs is the Master with WIR, private balcony & ensuite & a further 2 large BDRs, a family bathroom & a 4th living area. Add to this a double garage, carport & large shed/workshop.

Charming character home within walking distance to all that beautiful Emerald has to offer. The home offers family friendly functionality comfort with 3 BDRs with BIRs, the Master with WIR & ensuite, a study, formal lounge with bar, family living room & stylish kitchen with European appliances. Outside there’s a DBL garage with internal access, undercover entertaining & spa, lat lawn, cubby house & lovely gardens.

Contact: Grant Day 0417 565 745, Bethany Day 0438 844 968 Inspection: Saturday 1.30pm - 2.00pm (Photo ID Required)

Contact: Grant Day 0417 565 745, Bethany Day 0438 844 968 Inspection: Saturday 11.30am-12.00pm (Photo ID Required)

7 Vista Court Gembrook

Offers Over $535,000

22 Poplar Crescent Emerald

Offers Over $220,000

More Than You Imagined on Almost ¼ Acre!

Almost Half a Sunny Acre Close to Town!

Well located family home located in a quiet court within walking distance to Gembrook.

Offering 5 BDRs, the Master with WIR & large ensuite, great sized rumpus room, central kitchen with family breakfast bar, large pantry & overlooking the dining area. Add to this a 2nd family room & outdoor entertaining area. Outside is low maintenance & fully fenced including fenced area for pets.

Elevated 1919m2 block, close to Emerald Filtered Views All services available except sewer Rare chance to build your dream home (STCA)

Contact: Samantha Scott 0438 680 032 Inspection: Saturday 12.30pm-1.00pm (Photo ID Required)

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22 Gordon Avenue Tecoma

$470,000 Plus

527 Monbulk Road Monbulk

$460,000 Plus

Idyllic Hills Cottage on Forest Edge...

Charm, Character & Convenience...

Character home in Tecoma, offering 3 BRs, master with French doors opening onto a stunning deck, spacious bathroom, kitchen overlooking the main living room that features hardwood loors, OFP, split system & huge North facing windows. Downstairs is an ideal space for study/art room, teenage retreat or home ofice/workshop. Complete with a sealed drive, loads of parking plus garden shed.

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

First time for sale in nearly 70 years & retaining nearly all of its original features this home sits on a lat 1/4 acre block within walking distance to Monbulk’s main street. With 3 spac Bdrms plus study, great sized lounge room plus formal entry & large kitchen meals area. Well loved & well maintained, call today to view this retro beauty.

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

2 Kitchener Road Tecoma

24 Belgrave Gembrook Road Belgrave

$530,000 Plus

$470,000 Plus

Spacious Split Level Special

Cute Character Cottage

Positioned on a no through road, this split level gem is perfect for irst home buyers. Featuring 3 great sized BR’s plus study, master with en suite & WIR, open plan living, large kitchen with S/S oven & D/W, & updated bathroom. Drenched in natural light by expansive use of glass & cathedral ceilings this home also offers GDH, evap cool, wood ire, timber looring, sealed drive & enclosed rear yard.

Contact: Sam Adamson 0421023760 Inspection: Contact Agent (Photo ID Required)

Stunning cottage in bustling Belgrave, featuring 2 good sized BR’s, central bathroom, modern kitchen with S/S appliances, gorgeous polished loorboards low throughout & original features including high ceilings, picture rails & sash windows - there are even stained glass windows making every view picture perfect. Complete with GDH, fully fenced rear yard & walking distance to everything!

Contact: Glenn Chandler 0418 410 689 Inspection: Contact Agent (Photo ID Required)

23 Hilltop Road Upper Ferntree Gully

35 Olinda Crescent Olinda

$730,000 Plus

Contact Agent

‘Hilltop Views’

First Time Offered In Many Years

Elevated to capture the views across the Lysterield Valley is set in a picturesque setting with landscaped gardens, rock walls & water features surrounding the lat lawn. The rendered 2 storey home is renovated & zoned into 2 areas.

The lower level has open plan living while the Timber & black kitchen is sleek, with S/S appliances incl 900mm oven & cooktop plus DW. A separate TV room, bathroom & laundry/ mud room completes the family area while upstairs high ceilings create a spacious feel to 4 + bedrooms (BIR’s), 2nd bathroom, incl Master with balcony. New blinds, carpets & a neutral colour palette will compliment any furnishings while storage is abundant. Externally the black steel auto gates lead to the sealed driveway & car accom. A studio is perfect for a home ofice or teenagers retreat with a wine cellar under the home.

Your once in a lifetime opportunity to secure this gently sloping and sunny cleared acre of land, within walking distance to the iconic Olinda village and on a sealed road with all services available (except reticulated sewerage). The land is south east facing and all the hard work is done with regards to Council permission to build a dwelling.

We can also supply quotations for building your new home if required. This is a golden opportunity that will not last and therefore you will need to contact us urgently if you would like to be involved in expressing your interest in this fabulous parcel of land. Contact Trevor Bell

Contact: Corinne Sukroo 0419 805 915 Inspection: By Private Appointment (Photo ID Required)

Contact: Trevor Bell 0418 333 580 Inspection: By Private Appointment (Photo ID Required)

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Montrose

Expressions of Interest

A Private ACRE of Peace and Tranquillity!

This extremely secretive acre (4219m2) of prime land is ready for someone to build their dream home (STCA) in an area that is both peaceful and private. With only a very slight gradient, this land is super usable and your only tough decision is working out which of the many perfect spots to place your new home. Your new oasis awaits with all services readily available plus your own driveway with brand new fencing and established hedging all providing seclusion from the street and neighbours while also giving the property a complete sense of grandeur.

Contact: Jarrod Peterson 0409 408 544

9 Peppercorn Place Yarra Junction

$800,000 plus

An Absolute Stand Out Property

6 Upper Coonara Road Olinda

$670,000 Plus

Private Dual Living on Half an Acre A luid single-level design that integrates beautifully as an expansive 5-bedroom family home with Study and a whole lot of living space! AND just as easily functions as a 3-bedroom coniguration with internal connectivity to a private 2-bedroom wing complete with 2nd kitchen, more living space and its own entrance and all under the one rooline!

The home is set a substantial distance from the road behind remote controlled gates and a screen of established trees, this exceptional HALF-ACRE property will certainly lift your spirits and enhance your daily family-dynamics.

Sitting on over half an acre this very substantial brick home provides accommodation for the large family with 4 huge bedrooms, several living zones, home ofice/gym and fabulous outdoor living. The master suite is of grand proportions, with a walk in robe to please and a striking ensuite with spa bath, double vanity and large shower.

A gourmet timber kitchen is in the hub of the home and showcases Caesar stone bench tops, stainless steel appliances and glass splash backs. The light and airy main living areas are a delight to view and live in with magniicent vista to the mountains. The creature comforts are well taken care of with natural gas ducted heating, evaporative cooling, gas log ire, wood ire and split system heating and cooling and ducted vac. Complete with 3 bay garage and man cave with its own toilet, sink, wood heater,

Contact: Ryan Bell 0417 052 297

Contact: Samantha Price 0438 795 190 Inspection: Sat 11:00-11:30am (Photo ID Required)

18 Marshall Street Mount Evelyn

Yarra Junction

Superbly Renovated Family Home on Half an Acre!

Donna View Rise - Magniicent vacant land with views

Superbly renovated and impeccably styled, this ive bedroom, two bathroom family home set on a beautiful half acre approx. (1870m2) of usable land is purely what dreams are made of. Inside this stunning property, the striking spotted gum looring and neutral tones carry throughout the home and provide a warm and inviting feel. The master suite is beautifully presented with feature timber panelling, pendant lighting, WIR and pristine ensuite with quality ixtures and ittings and could easily be found in the next issue of your favourite home styling magazine. Down the hallway we have three good sized bedrooms (all with BIRs), whilst the main bathroom with shower, free-standing bath, heated towel rail and stunning black ixtures and ittings simply oozes class and is sure to impress. Making your way to the main living zones, the ifth bedroom with BIR provides the home with lexibility for growing families, whilst the adjacent study nook is a versatile space that could be utilised in many different ways.

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Town loses link to past Last month, Upwey identity Jim Chitts passed away, aged 98 years of age.

Born in February 1918, Jim lived all his life at Upwey.

His family connections go back to the earliest days of present-day Upwey.

Jim was a great-grandson of Henry Morris (who selected 320 acres of land in the 1860s), and he was the last Morris descendant living in Upwey - a link spanning 160 years.

Jim and his older brother, Charlie, along with their younger siblings, attended the Belgrave School (now Tecoma Primary School), riding their pony, Dolly, bareback to school each day.

It was the school where their mother, uncles, aunties and cousins were among the first intake of pupils in 1896.

Jim was a keen student and eager to learn.

He later transferred to the Upper Ferntree Gully School.

Last year, Jim was honoured to attend the centenary celebration of the Upper Ferntree Gully Primary School, being the oldest ex-student attending.

After completing his schooling, Jim started working with his father and brother Charlie at the Chitts’ market garden.

Jim’s father was an expert grower and a progressive businessman.

He established a seed-harvesting business, supplying the larger market gardens at Wheelers Hill.

The position of the Chitts’ farm was fortuitous because their isolation prevented cross-pollination.

They had an all-year-round business.

After World War II broke out, Jim, aged 23, was called up to serve in 1941.

After training, he served in Signals

Many locals recognised Jim's ex-American Army vehicle. 164399

James David Chitts, 1918-2016 and Radio Operations at Lae and Bougainville, Papua New Guinea.

Discharged in 1946, Jim returned home to work beside his father and Charlie.

The years rolled on and one day Jim’s mother had a talk to her three sons and told them “your father and I are getting on and we won’t be around forever. You boys need to get married.”

So Jim asked his next door neighbour, Betty Smart, who lived with her widowed mother.

Charlie proposed to Kath Grant, a war widow with two daughters.

Alec asked Merle, a lady from Gippsland.

The result was that the three boys all got married in 1959, each of them marrying one month apart.

Charlie built a new house opposite the family home, and Jim moved in next door with Betty and her mother a hop, step and a jump from Mum and Dad!

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The Upwey family lived happily within 500 yards of each other.

After the death of their parents in the late 1960s, Jim and Charlie continued working the market garden, selling the family property in the 1970s.

But retirement didn’t suit them, and they told the new owners they had nothing to do!

With the owners’ permission, they kept growing vegetables, fruit and flowers on a smaller scale on the property and worked the farm just as they always had, delivering armfuls of vegetables to neighbours, family and friends.

The Chitts were an integral part of the community, and those who didn’t know them certainly recognised them, especially when seeing them driving their ex-American Army, left-handdrive Jeep with the quaint hand giving the stop and turning signals on the opposite side to the driver!

After Charlie and Jim’s wife Betty passed away, Jim was respectfully and attentively supported by his wonderful neighbours and friends.

He continued growing all his vegetables and attending to his chooks, living independently.

He was informed and self-sufficient, and had plenty of company.

In recent years, Jim suffered a serious heart attack, but with expert medical attention - and the love and attention of his step-niece, family and friends - he was encouraged to keep going.

He was soon back in his veggie patch, still supplying others with fresh veggies and looking after himself.

He had a few stints in respite care, but he was always keen to get home again.

While body was growing feeble, he never gave up and remained alert and interested in his surroundings, but he was simply fading.

Eventually he decided it was time to go into care, and two weeks later he died peacefully in his sleep at Wheelers Hill.

He had lived an interesting life with a loving family and friends, and he will be remembered with the respect that he deserves.

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Tigers just get tamed

By Steve Brown Upwey-Tecoma had a fall from grace when they were demolished for just 89 in perfect batting conditions at the weekend, completing round 10 of the Norm Reeves Shield.

Set 239 the previous week by Upper Ferntree Gully, the Tigers were in serious trouble early in the day, being five-for not many and simply could not recover.

Upper Gully’s Todd Burley, the spearhead of the association in Country Week, continued his brilliant form, snaring 4/28; and he received support at the other end from Jay Colee with 3/24.

Ferntree Gully collected another win, this time at the expense of Belgrave.

The Blues lost only three wickets in pursuit of 222, with the ground work done by opener Harrison Brown (83) and Jayden Bradbury (56).

The pair added 98 for the second wicket as the Magpies attack could not break through.

An unbeaten century to Knoxfield’s Trent Scholfield helped the Knights easily account for Mt Gate by 110 runs.

Talented top-order batsman Jack Taylor (76) and Tom Boxell with 50 signalled to the rest of the competition that they meant business at the pointy end of the season.

Monbulk’s 299 gave The Basin a scare, going down by 44 runs at Monbulk Recreation Reserve.

Chris Coen batted for most of the day, reaching 105, while work-horse Scott Vozzo bowled 19 overs for a return of 3/76 and took four catches.

Monbulk have been more than competitive with the bat this season, and have been let down by the bowling attack.

Eildon Park opening batsman Cody Morris continued to dominate the com-

petition as he peeled off his third century for the season, this time against Knox Gardens.

Chasing a modest 161, the Panthers were 3/193 when Morris reached his ton, and he decided that the Falcons had seen enough of him for the day, pulling stumps early.

Morris has now amassed more than 500 runs for the season.

In Decoite Shield, Olinda scored their second win of the season against St John’s Tecoma with nine wickets in hand.

Adrian Willoughby remained 110no for the Bloods in a terrific knock.

Matt Sunderland blasted a century for South Belgrave against Rowville securing a win by three wickets.

Johnson Park had reason to celebrate their 50th year when they downed top side Footballers with off-spinner Steve Devenish taking 5/50 and Lysterfield was too powerful for Knoxfield.

Norm Reeves Shield Ferntree Gully 3/225 (Brown 83, Bradbury 56, Galvin 38no) d Belgrave 9/222; Upper Ferntree Gully 239 d Upwey-Tecoma 89 (T. Burley 4/28, J. Colee 3/24); Knoxfield 6/313 (Scholfield 100no, Taylor 76, Boxell 50, Sundaresh 31) d Mountain Gate 203; The Basin 6/343 d Monbulk 299 (Coen 105); Eildon Park 3/193 (C. Morris 101no) d Knox Gardens 161.

Decoite Shield Johnson Park 237 d Footballers 186 (N. Bogar 62, S. Devenish 5/50); South Belgrave 7/256 (Sutherland 101, Rose 60no, Maxwell 31no, Wooley 3/49, Wilson 3/44) d Rowville 247; Lysterfield 6/278 d Knoxfield 136 (Hillyer 39, Slaughter 3/22, Paull 3/29); Olinda 1/212 (Willoughby 110no, Owen 30) d St Johns Tecoma 195.

Coen ton not enough to make it Monbulk 1st XI vice-captain Chris Coen made his third century in the ones with a 105 on Saturday against The Basin.

Musa Shirwani (67) and Jason Fraser (42) also batted well to help the team to 299, but was unfortunately not enough chasing The Basin’s 343.

Well batted also to under-16s player Thomas Badgery, who made his first half-century for the club with a 55 in the thirds.

More runs to ‘Spooner’, ‘Fenby’ and ‘the Raks’ helped the fifths to another good win.

Some great results, also, to the Monbulk juniors, with half-centuries to Tom Berman and Tam Noonan in the under-16s Maroon team; and to Jett Bolton in the under-13s win.

The highlight of the round, though, occurred in the under-16s Gold team with a record junior opening partnership of 225 (unbroken) between Ben Grimes and TJ Utting (pictured), who both scored their maiden centuries, each finishing on 100no.

The team finished 281 for no loss also a junior club record.

No training on Tuesday 7 February for the seniors or under-16s, but instead we will be heading to the Watering Hole Tavern, 5.30pm arrival for a pool, darts competition and meal.

Weekend scores: The Basin 6/343 d 1st XI - Monbulk 299 (C. Coen 105, M. Shirwani 67, J. Fraser 42); 2nd XI - The Basin 3/168 d Monbulk 164; 3rd XI - South Belgrave 226 (S. Tibballs 3/40) d Monbulk 165 (T. Badgery 55); 4th XI - Monbulk d Upper Ferntree Gully by forfeit; 5th XI - Monbulk 3/185 (C. Spooner 53no, J. Rak 48, J. Fenby 40no, C. Rak 34no) d Lysterfield 8/181; U16s - Upwey 166 (T. Badgery 2/11, B. Brockwell 2/12) Monbulk Maroon 9/150 (T. Berman 56, T. Noonan 53no); U16s - Monbulk Gold 0/281 (B. Grimes 100no, T. Utting 100no) d Rowville 53 (D. Goldberg 2/4. T. Taylor 2/7, T. Hepworth 2/9) and 3/73; U13s - Monbulk 9/188 (J. Bolton 52, J. Spencer 37) d Eildon Park 125 (O. Grujic 3/11, I. Hylton Stewart 2/1); U10s - Monbulk Gold v St John’s Best match of the season - James 4 wickets and 3 catches, Felix 22, Jason 25, Finn 26; U10s - Monbulk Maroon v Eildon Park - J. Fraser 12 and 2/9, J. Prys 11 & 2/8, H. Dickinson 10, T. Williams 2/9

Ben Grimes and T.J. Utting both scored their maiden centuries. 164546

Gully goes down, just The Ferntree Gully and District Cricket Association performed brilliantly during the VCCL Country Week carnival held in Melbourne.

Playing off in Division 2, the Gully secured wins against South West CA, Shepparton CA, Sunraysia CA and Yarra Valley CA before taking on the mighty Murray Valley in the final on Friday at Williamstown.

Murray Valley, batting first, posted 9/237 from 50 overs and in reply the Gully were in trouble early at 3/18, only to go down by just nine runs in the end.

Knoxfield’s Jack Taylor topscored in the final with 89, while Upper Fern Tree Gully spearhead Todd Burley was the standout bowler for the week.

Another highlight was Tom Boxell’s century on Thursday against Yarra Valley.

Murray Valley will be promoted to Provincial with Bendigo CA relegated to Division 2 next season.

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Monbulk bowls results

Four teams make it

By Jamie Strudley Yarra Ranges Athletics is excited about the opportunity presented to four of their teams which have qualified to compete in the Athletics Victoria (AV) Shield Finals next Sunday at Lakeside Stadium.

Teams qualified by finishing first or second in their zone based on competitions held since October 2016.

Open Men and Open Women will compete in Division 2 competition against clubs from throughout Victoria.

The Men’s team will hope to finish higher than the third placing from last year, similarly the Open Women team finished sixth in last year’s final.

The Mens under-16s and Womens under-16s go into final with big expectations after a very promising season and a host of talented athletes.

They will compete against some of Victoria’s powerhouse clubs including Box Hill, Diamond Valley and Western Athletics.

The competition awards points based on each individual athletes result in the event selected to compete in.

Winning a race or event does not guarantee high points scored, so effort and endeavour are essential.

A large, vocal team of supporters will ensure all athletes give their best.

The little athletics competition was highlighted by a relay that ran continuously around the track to raise funds for the Royal Children's Hospital, all while other events were going on.

The special RCH baton travelled a total of 31.5km.

Bradley Walker leads the pack in the under 10s Boys 400m race. 164550 Well done and thanks to all the athletes and parents who donated their pocket money and ran a lap or three to keep the baton moving.

Next week is a choose-your-ownevent day, an opportunity to record a personal best a week out from EMR

Region Championships.

A maximum of four events per athlete with an early 8am start for those wanting to do javelin or long hurdles.

The club welcomes all athletes of any age or ability.

Picture: ERIKA BEDYN Throughout February, the club will have a special offer to all school athletes wanting to join including a significantly reduced membership price.

For more information, contact the club at info@yarrarangesathletics. org.au.

Tuesday 31 January: Div.1 - Monbulk v Warburton - d 51 65: Max Cobb - win 23-18, Peter Koomen - lost 11-26, Jenny Holmes - lost 17-21 Div.2 - Monbulk v Vermont South won 58 - 44: Jan Moore - won 22-13, Graeme Goller - won 21-10, Alan Clerke - lost 15-21 Div.4 - Monbulk v Croydon - lost 4564, Lorraine McLaren - lost 17-20, Peter Francis - lost 12-18, Eric Furby - lost 1626 Saturday 4 February Div. 2 - Monbulk v Croydon - won 7367 Great win for the Division 2 side.

Playing at Croydon in stifling heat, the team pulled out an awesome victory after being 20-plus shots down at the halfway mark.

This now sets up a great chance to have a real crack in the finals.

Four matches to go, and sitting in fourth position with a game a bit in front of fifth.

Great effort everyone!

Div.4 - Monbulk v Moroolbark - d 7783 Tough day away for the Div.4 team.

Playing away, this was a good result, getting within six shots of victory.

Good effort and would be great to get a couple of wins on the way home.

Div. 8 - Monbulk v Heatherdale Rec won 47-14 The Div. 8 team had a great win, restricting the opposition to just 14 shots for the day.

This win has kept them in second place, which is where they would love to be at the end of the home and away matches in four weeks, which would secure a home final.

Keep up the good work, guys.

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CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 7459 - SOLUTIONS Across - 7, For the m-omen-t. 8, Scored. 9, In-tern. 10, Cur-rant. 12, Stops (rev.) 15, Le-a-pt. 16, Coo-lies. 18, Spirit. 20, Ex-cuse. 22, Great comfort.

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The same gentleman stood up for her (5). 5. Under the stand, all will be dry (8). 6. Lead, but it sparkles (4). 11.

Said the left had infiltrated the plant (8). 13. The appeal, doubtless, will give satisfaction (8). 14. Inexplicably, home is different when there’s an animal about (7). 17. Proclaim to the country (5). 19. Paper buttons (4). 21. Blow the sartorial frippery! (4).

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Heavens the cock-and-bull stories you get from workers!

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DOWN 1. Decide it’s close (8). 2. Make a move, but it’s pouring

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