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Yarra Glen police officers during the ANPR operation on Thursday. 165355 a seven-day notice to organise payment of the fine, or in certain circumstances, they do have the power to clamp a vehicle and suspend registration and or driver's licences,” Sgt Coulson said.

“People will be held accountable for their outstanding fines, and that’s probably the message.”

He said that drivers caught with unregistered vehicles had blamed difficulty in remembering to renew their registration, because of VicRoads discontinuing stickers on cars, but emphasised that the onus is on drivers to stay

on top of their rego.

“The fact is, VicRoads still sends out the reminder that registration is due and people can download their registration reminder apps,” Sgt Coulson said.

“I would strongly suggest to people that may forget to pay their registration on time to download the registration reminder apps.

“At the end of the day, everybody’s got to have a registered vehicle and ensure their current address is updated with VicRoads.”

VicRoads has a section on its website where residents can enter in their registration details, VIN or chassis number, and receive information about whether their rego is current, when it expires, as well as any outstanding issues with the vehicle.

Residents can also check if they have outstanding warrants or fine by contacting Civic Compliance Victoria on 1300 221 249 or at fines.vic.gov.au.

For more information on registration checks, visit vicroads.vic.gov.au.

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on a weekend,” he said.

He said that on top of the fines and warrants, two unregistered vehicles were detected by the ANPR vehicle, while two other drivers were caught speeding through the area.

The ANPR machine checks registration details and any information that may be held with against the registered owner or vehicle - such as outstanding fines, warrants or unpaid tolls.

“Depending on what the matter relates to, they (Sheriffs) may give them

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YARRA Valley drivers got more than they bargained for on Thursday, 23 February, when they were pinged by sheriffs and police running a number plate recognition operation in Coldstream.

The operation was run along Maroondah Highway in Coldstream and Melba Highway in Yarra Glen over the day, with an automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) vehicle scanning cars heading into the valley.

As a result of the operation, five drivers had their car wheels clamped until they could pay off fines, five people paid off 17 warrants totalling more than $500 and three drivers with more than 70 warrants worth more than $29,000 were given seven days to pay up - or face losing their licence or vehicle registration.

“This operation was designed to find those people who are deliberately trying to avoid paying their fines, while minimising any inconvenience to other motorists,” Sheriff Brendan Facey said.

“The Sheriff’s Office can apply a range of sanctions to ensure that people take responsibility for their unpaid fines.

“Paying your fines is not voluntary.

If you do incur a fine, contact us to discuss your options and deal with it early, before additional penalties apply.”

During the operation, the ANPR vehicle stationed near Coldstream’s residential estate checked vehicles passing by towards Healesville and Yarra Glen.

Police and Sheriff officers further down the highway then directed drivers off the road if they came up with any outstanding fines or warrants.

Yarra Glen police Sergeant Richard Coulson said while the two areas had “pretty good traffic flow” over the day, the operation was quieter than normal both in passing cars, and drivers picked up for offences.

“I think, just with the day and time ... we’ll probably aim for the next one

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Sue Contarino tugged at her T-shirt with a clenched fist as she spoke in the emotion-charged final moments of the Walk With Me event for ovarian cancer on Sunday, 26 February.

“We don’t have to let this spread any more as a silent disease,” she said.

Women who are diagnosed with ovarian cancer report four types of symptoms most frequently: Abdominal or pelvic pain.

Increased abdominal size or persistent abdominal bloating.

Needing to urinate often or urgently.

Feeling full after eating a small amount.

That early detection is critical in the survival stakes of this cancer has been a key message of Sue’s campaign since being diagnosed and delivered a terminal diagnosis.

That message was reinforced by Ovarian Cancer Australia CEO, Jane Hill, who also spoke at the finish of the event at Warburton.

An estimated 500 men, women and children took part in the second annual event that set off from Lilydale station at 6am along the Lilydale to Warburton Rail Trail and the spirit of the event blossomed even in the darkness before first light, to the every end in glorious sunshine at Warburton.

Along the way people joined in, doing what they could, in support of Sue and her family, their own family members or friends touched by ovarian

An emotion-filled presentation at Warburton. 165422 cancer, or just in the hope of increasing the goal of early diagnosis and a better survival rate through research.

Sue told Troy Jansen, a former student of Sue’s at Healesville High School, and later work colleague who filmed the event, that she was buzzing.

She said people had walked for a cause and for their belief in the event.

“We have people here who have just cruised it in, people who have found it quite challenging, a few with blisters on their feet, and one lady with a crooked knee who was just determined to cross our finish line,” she said.

“It was with the adrenalin from each other and filled with such faith, hope and love, we pulled

each other across the line,” she said.

Ms Hill also thanked the walkers and volunteers, and Sue. “We are so inspired by you people that at OCA we want to make teal the new pink,” she said in response to the sea of teal before her.

“It is inspiring to hear the stories of some of the people who have walked today, but mostly I want to thank Sue, she is the most inspirational woman, the most courageous woman, I think I have ever met.

“And I want to thank her husband Steven and daughter, Raina,” she said.

The families of women who have recently passed due to ovarian cancer, and those who have survived it were recognised in a special ceremony, which added to the already very real face that the Walk With Me event has unveiled.

An early figure of $60,000 was announced, but there was more to come, and the Mail will follow up with that final figure.

Ultimately, the vital message is around awareness of the symptoms and the need to act on those symptoms.

Ovarian Cancer Australia’s Symptom Diary is a valuable tool in monitoring symptoms which can be taken to a GP to assist with diagnosis.

Visit ovariancancer.net.au/signs-and-symptoms.

See more Walk With Me photos online at mailcommunity.com.au.

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Walk ends in pride

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Warburton will be well represented again in this year’s Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal with over $5000 being contributed by the Triple-100 ride.

The ride, hosted by Warburton Advencement League, was held on Saturday, 18 February.

Although numbers were down on last year, organiser Norm Orr, said it was a great effort by participants, who rode four 25 kilometre laps between Warburton and Seville along the rail trail, and by the great team of volunteers who helped out before, during and after the event.

A highlight of the ride was guest starter, RCH patient Ollie Carr, who was joined by his sister, Amelia to lead the ride.

Ollie, eight, was diagnosed with

a rare type of Hodgkins lymphoma in April last year and is now in remission on maintenance.

His mother, Kylie, grew up in the Upper Yarra.

She said they had been through some tough times and the Royal Children’s Hospital had been amazing.

“We just can’t thank them enough,” she said.

“When you can see where the money raised through the appeal is going, being poured into helping the kids and making their life just a bit more comfortable, and getting the treatment they need, it’s an amazing place.”

Mr Orr thanked everyone who took part or contributed.

“We’re already thinking about next year and how we might make it even better,” he said.

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SES is powering up

By Jesse Graham Healesville’s SES crew will have new equipment to complement their expanded headquarters, following a Victorian Government grant announcement earlier this month.

On Friday, 17 February, Northern Victoria MLC Jaclyn Symes announced successful grant applications for CFA and SES crews across the region.

Under the grants program, the Healesville unit will receive $22,900 for a new 100 kVA diesel generator, operational equipment and improvements to their facility.

They will also share in a $39,900 grant with Upper Yarra SES for further operational equipment, training and a lighting platform to be shared between the two units.

Unit spokesperson, Maria Lastra said the generator would keep the SES running as normal during a major storm, such as the one that hit the region on Sunday, 9 October last year.

During that storm, winds of more than 120 kilometres per hour lashed the region, felling powerlines and trees across the state - with the Yarra Ranges one of the worst-hit regions. “With all the storm events that happened, we wanted to go for a generator

that would keep our headquarters open in that weather,� Ms Lastra said. “We’re completely excited about how that’s going to benefit the unit and the community. “It’s the biggest generator you can get.�

Ms Lastra said the grants accompanied a renovation of the current unit site on Argoon Road, which would feature a new training room, operations room and offices. “We can still operate out of the unit in such a big storm event that we experienced last year, that was quite scary for everyone, still receive calls, deploy and communicate with all of our trucks,� she said. “It’s quite beneficial for everyone.�

She said the lighting platform would allow the SES to set up lighting at an incident without running lighting from their trucks, freeing up the unit to attend more incidents. “We can provide lighting for anything and still have two, three available trucks to go out for anything,� she said.

The grants came through the Emergency Services Volunteer Sustainability Grants program.

Ms Symes said the grants, which totalled $500,000, would help CFA and

Healesville SES's Phil Drew, Heather Storen, Ken Breasley and Geoff Picture: ROB CAREW Stott with Kobi the Dog. 165235 SES crews to keep doing their “crucial� work. “This is great news for our emergency services in country Victoria and I

congratulate all our grant recipients and hope that it assists them in the outstanding job they do in keeping the community safe,� she said.

A heart-felt lift for our farmers in need

By Jesse Graham A food collection appeal run by the Yarra Glen CFA has had a boost, with $500 donated to purchase groceries for Gippsland farmers doing it tough.

Yarra Glen firefighters have been collecting non-perishable food, toiletries, dry pet food and school accessories for their Need for Feed Appeal since Sunday 12 February.

The appeal aims to donate the items to dairy farmers in Gippsland who have been affected by the closure of National Dairy Products in November, 2016.

On Tuesday 21 February, YV Financial Services’ Steve and Les King met with firefighters John Sutton and Sam Whiteside to donate $500 to the cause.

Les, who is a member of the brigade, said he hoped the business’s donation would inspire others to drop off money as well as household items, so members could purchase groceries to add to the campaign. “The aim is to get as many physical items as we can, and top it off with the cash money from the point-of-view that we can buy extra bits and pieces to balance out the baskets,� he said. “You might have five boxes of shapes and we want to do 14 baskets - we can buy another five of those and a further four of those with the cash money.�

Les said that farmers in the region were “really struggling� after the clo-

Steve King, John Sutton, Sam Whiteside and Les King at YV Financial Services for the donation. 165199 Picture: JESSE GRAHAM sure, and the fire brigade was inspired to collect donations. “We just thought it was a great idea, because we did it some years ago, up in

Rainbow, when they went through the drought - and they were really appreciative of us coming down,� he said.

For more information about drop

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Yarra Glen police officers were forced to shoot down a kangaroo that came at an officer after being injured in a car crash on Wednesday night.

Sergeant Richard Coulson said about 11pm on Wednesday, 22 February, a couple travelling along Maroondah Highway near Domaine Chandon winery hit a large kangaroo. “It resulted in extensive frontend damage to the vehicle,� Sgt Coulson said.

He said that although the male kangaroo was “extensively injured�, it was still alive and “aggressive� and police were called to put the animal down.

After arriving on the scene, Sgt Coulson said the injured animal “came back onto the roadway� before approaching his accompanying officer. “It went towards the policeman who was trying to dispatch it,� he said. “It was the biggest kangaroo I’ve seen.�

The animal was then shot and killed.

Sgt Coulson said there had been “increasing incidence� of drivers hitting kangaroos in the Yarra Valley over the last six months, and urged residents to be mindful of wildlife at night. “Just maintain vigilance and be prepared to slow down if there are animals on the roadside,� he said. “A wombat can do a lot of damage to a car, too.�

He said the car that hit the kangaroo was likely repairable - but was too damaged to be driven from the scene and was towed away.

Sgt Coulson said police had reported the fired shots to Victoria Police, as per procedure.

A Healesville man could face charges in court after burning off illegally over the weekend.

Healesville police Leading Senior Constable Cliff Argus told the Mail that about noon on Saturday, 25 February, police interviewed a 24-year-old Healesville man about burning off on Eadie Avenue, during the Fire Danger Period.

The Fire Danger Period, which runs until 1 May, prohibits open air burning off, unless residents have a permit from the CFA. Leading Sen Const Argus said the situation was “under investigation� and might result in a court summons for the man.

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Present for your garden Ecologist Michael Smith Growing indigenous plants is always a great option.

In fact, the best reason to have indigenous plants in your backyard is they provide more than one benefit for the community.

So, how can this be?

Well, to survive in the unique local environments, local plants have formed crucial relationships with animals so their ovaries can be pollinated, and their seeds can be dispersed.

For example, Dianella species such as Blue Flax-lily and Pale Flax-lily rely on buzz pollination for seeds to form.

Native bees such as the Blue-banded and Resin bees, unlike introduced Honey bees, are capable of buzzing their wings fast enough to dislodge their pollen.

These bees can then go around nearby properties and pollinate not only other flax-lily flowers, with the pollen they have gathered, but also tomato plants which similarly require buzz pollination.

Secondly, many plants produce juicy berries, with the aim of attracting birds and lizards to disperse the seeds inside.

Flax-lilies produce vibrant purple/blue berries which native birds such as wax-eyes, wattle birds and a few native parrots like to feast on.

Once these birds are exploring a community, they can disperse native seeds, control insect numbers and help pollinate other native plants among neighbouring properties.

Another awesome feature of some native fruiting plants is they are palatable to humans.

The Aboriginal tribe from the Yarra region, the Wurundjeri people, took advantage of this relationship by regularly eating these berries.

Prickly current bush and Rubus (native raspberry) are two such examples and to this day are still eaten.

By planting local and native berry plants, you can be reminded of the first peoples who inhabited this land and share them with your neighbours.

To maintain the long-term health of an ecosystem, it is generally not good practice to add synthetic fertilisers to your soil.

Adding synthetic fertilisers to the soil profile provides a banquet ready-made for annual weeds.

As the weeds germinate, they can easily spread to nearby properties.

Thankfully, Native Australian plants have evolved to prefer nutrient-poor soils and therefore are sensitive to artificial fertilisers.

One of the best features of indigenous plants is their ability to attract a host of colorful and fascinating insects.

Blue-banded bees, besides being excellent pollinators, have a wobbly flight pattern, which is great to watch.

They also have striking bright blue bands across their abdomen.

Another insect which lives in the region is the Grass-dart butterfly.

When resting, unusually, this butterfly holds one set of wings parallel while the other set is held vertical.

Once these local insects and birds are attracted to a food source they look in the near vicinity for other food sources and nesting spots.

As a result, your neighbours may happen to come across a cool animal in their backyard.

Community Diary the theme for this year’s International Women’s Day lunch at Warburton on Wednesday, 8 March. Speakers are artist and poet Belinda Rogers, writer and equine/arts therapist Lindy Schneider and writer and photographer Kate Baker.

Noon to 3pm at the Arts Centre, Warburton. Gold coin donation.

Ready to clean up ... Lexi and Cassius from Seville.

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Clean Up the Valley Help clean up the Yarra Valley as part of Clean Up Australia Day on Sunday, 5 March. Seville Township Group is meeting in the Woolworths car park before heading out on the walking track, main street and water park area (0423 042 447). Warburton Advancement League and ADRA are getting together at the Redwood Community Centre at 9.30am to organise their clean-up (5966 2320), and Healesville Environment Watch will meet at the picnic shelter in Queen’s Park before heading out for a clean-up along Wirrup Yaluk (5962 1224). Gloves, a hat and strong shoes are recommended. Bags provided.

Tai chi for arthritis Tai chi for arthritis are run on Tuesdays at Healesville Hospital. Tai chi for arthritis is an enjoyable exercise that can relieve pain and improve strength and ability to do things. Led by an experienced physiotherapist, sessions are $5. Physiotherapy assessment required.

To make an appointment, phone Yarra Valley Health on 1300 130 381.

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Healesville Living and Learning Centre. Phone to book on 5962 5982.

WYTAG garage sale The Woori Yallock Township Action Group (WYTAG) garage sale is on Saturday, 18 March, from 9am to 1pm at WYTAG Reserve on Healesville Kooweerup Road, Woori Yallock. To book a stall, phone 0400 203 389 or 0414 657 383.

Market Day ‘Makers’ Healesville Uniting Church is holding a Market Day on Saturday, 1 April from 9am to 2pm.

Seeking interest from local makers, artists and craftspeople. Stall fee $20. Phone Jennie on 0416 152 051.

River Valley @ Millgrove River Valley Centre offers emergency relief, advocacy and a warm communal spirit, including emergency shower and washing machine facilities. Open Tuesday to Friday, 10am to 2pm. Also Good Tucker Day, free community lunch onTuesdays, Writing into WellBeing, sewing and patchwork on Wednesdays, Muffin and Games morning with art and

craft on Thursdays and general drop-in on Fridays. Phone 5966 5921.

Dogs Day Out The second annual Healesville Rotary Club’s Dogs Day Out is on Sunday 26 March in Coronation Park, commencing at 11am. Pooches of all shapes and sizes can take part in a range of categories to provide fun for dogs and owners alike. Pre-registration on Saturday, 18 March outside council offices in Healesville from 10.30am to noon or register on the day of the event from 9.30am.

Lookout Lookout is a local group concerned for victims of sexual abuse. The next meeting is on 28 February from 1pm to 3pm at the EACH facility, Comely Bank, 48 Myers Creek Road, Healesville.

Civic duty Community engagement and information sessions on the new Yarra Ranges Council Civic Centre are being held across the shire. View the concept plans and have a say. Healesville Walk, 1 March 10am to 2pm; Mount Evelyn (IGA), Thursday, 2 March, 3pm to 7pm; Seville Shopping Precinct, Thursday, 9 March, 10am to 2pm; Monbulk (Safeway), Thursday, 9 March, 3pm to 7pm. Visit www.yarraranges. vic.gov.au to see plans and make a comment online.

Blumes fashions The annual Blumes Fashion Fund-raiser is back at St Brigid’s Hall, 15 High Street, Healesville, on Thursday, 9 March at 2pm. $6 entry includes afternoon tea and door raffles. Phone Marie on 5962 3794. All are welcome.

Owl hope in the hollows

By Peter Douglas Local Powerful Owl watchers are crossing their fingers and hoping for two little miracles in the coming months.

A pair of well-watched owls, which reside near the Mount Evelyn Recreation Reserve, are entering a crucial time in their breeding season - all the more important after the pair abandoned their young over the past two years.

Resident watcher Clare Worsnop has been observing the owls for the past 32 years.

She believes some kind of human interference has led to the owls abandoning their young in their hollow.

This has meant an empty nest for the pair this year, with local watchers hopeful they will help increase the population in the region.

The Powerful Owl is listed as endangered, with only three known populations existing in Mount Evelyn.

Ms Worsnop said it was an important time of year.

“You can tell it’s mating season because ‘Mr Owl’ changes his hoot, while ‘Mrs Owl’s’ hoot remains much the same,” she said.

“If the conditions are right, they usually find a suitable hollow together, with eggs laid about June, before they hatch about July.”

Ms Worsnop said there were no guarantees for the offspring, though.

“There are two eggs, though it’s unusual for both to survive beyond the first 12 months,” she said.

“It’s usually one owl who goes on to find a territory and survive.”

Ms Worsnop says once the young owls lose their ‘baby trill’, their parents shoo them out of the nest and they

An important time of year for the local Powerful Owl population. 165238 are forced to find their own territory.

This is because the male owl does not want another rival in their territory.

Coming into autumn, it will be a

busy time for ‘Mr Owl’, who will do all the hunting while the female watches over the eggs.

The Powerful Owl is listed as endangered, with disappearing landscape

in urban environments widely thought to be the cause.

The species is mainly found in south-eastern Australia and, as a skilful predator, is an important part of the

ecosystems in which they inhabit.

Ms Worsnop said it was fine to observe the Powerful Owls in their natural habitat, but encouraged minimal human interference.

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Theft leaves learners cold

By Kath Gannaway

Judith McGrath, right, and patron Maria McCarthy, left, celebrate a new home and new Picture: KATH GANNAWAY identity with members. 165356

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By Kath Gannaway The L2P Nissan hatchback was torched.

Cire Services CEO Gus Seremetis said the school relies heavily on the L2P program and that it was often the difference between whether a student gets their licence or not.

“One of our students is just 20 hours from getting their Ps, so it’s a huge thing,” she said.

The school has campuses in Yarra Junction and Mt Evelyn.

“We have a cohort of vulnerable young people which lends itself to them not having the funds or opportunity to get the driving lessons they need, so the L2P program provides the lessons that allows them to go on and get their licence.

“A licence gives them independence,” she said.

Yarra Ranges mayor Noel Cliff said the loss of the vehicle would have an impact on

between 10 and 15 learners, including new learners who have applied to join the program.

He said the theft left the program with one vehicle to service the whole of the shire.

“Our aim is to serve disadvantaged people in Yarra Ranges and this program isn’t fully funded,” he said.

“We rely on sponsors, community organisations and businesses to fill the gap.

“We also rely on volunteer mentors to come forward and offer up their time to spend the house on the road with the learner drivers.”

Anyone who has information, or who saw the branded L2P Nissan hatchback being driven in the Upper Yarra area, is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

2017 has signalled a new beginning for one of the Yarra Valley’s most colourful support groups.

The Yarra Valley Ladies in Pink now has a new home, and a new name, fulfilling a personal dream of one of the group’s founding members, Judy Sturt.

The group is now Yarra Valley Cancer Support Group reflecting their growth from an organisation solely supporting women with breast cancer to now supporting men, women and children with cancer, and their families.

Judy’s dream was that they would have a home to meet in and a drop-in centre for people affected by cancer and that happened in February when they moved into the ‘spare’ Baptist Church building in the heart of Wandin.

It’s been a battle that YVCSG co-leader and founding

member Judith McGrath says they have had to fight and win on their own.

“Despite numerous attempts to obtain facilities and our pleas to the two organisations we thought might be able to help, Yarra Ranges Council and Eastern Health, falling on deaf ears, we have gotten there,” Judith said.

“Thankfully, the ‘deaf ears’ didn’t extend to the Wandin Baptist Church community who have made this building, now not needed by the church, available to us as a home and drop-in centre,” she said.

She said having a permanent home would allow the group to store equipment they loaned out, such as walkers and shower stools, and goods given out in gift packs, as well as starting up the drop-in centre.

The building in Clegg Road, Wandin North, will provide a welcoming and warm place for people to drop in for a cuppa

and a chat, get information from a range of cancer support, research and information groups and receive help with aids and other needs.

Judith said while her friend and colleague Judy Sturt was in failing health and had not fully been able to savour the space she fought so hard for, she can be assured it is a much appreciated achievement.

“We are now truly a family cancer support group with both men and women members, and a new home,” she said. “ ... So there you go Judy,” she added in a heartfelt message. “Your dream has come true.”

Meetings are held on the third Friday of each month and times for the drop-in centre will be announced soon.

For more information about the full range of services offered by YVCSG, or to help out, phone Judith on 0459 615 552.

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The wanton destruction of one of Yarra Ranges Council’s L2P driver education cars has been met with disbelief and dismay

by Cr Jim Child, a former L2P mentor.

Cr Child posted on Twitter on Tuesday 21 February that the vehicle had been stolen and torched and made a plea to anyone who knew anything about the incident to phone Crime Stoppers immediately.

The car was stolen from a secured cage at the Yarra Centre in Yarra Junction and found burnt-out near the summit of Mount Donna Buang on Saturday afternoon, 18 February.

It is believed to have been stolen sometime between 1pm on Friday and the Saturday afternoon.

The L2P program is a community-based volunteer program which assists learner drivers who are facing significant barriers in gaining the 120 hours required to apply for a probationary licence.

The learners are matched with mentors who enable them to get the driving practice they need.

“We do this for those kids who can’t get that 120 hours and this is just unfathomable waste and destruction.

“The mentors will be devastated,” Cr Child said.

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Shaped by the valley’s stories A lot can happen in five years.

People come and go. Community groups form and disband. Lives are made and broken, and there is much joy and despair in between.

Though I spent my first 23 years in Healesville, I never truly grasped the importance of community newspapers until I worked for one.

Whether the articles in our pages are about the opening of an art exhibition, a political issue, a new development on the horizon, the grim news of another death on the roads or a family’s final words on a lost loved one, every story in the Mail details our collective history.

I started my first days of work experience at the Mail in April 2012, still halfway through my university course, unsure of myself and full of information about journalism not yet put into practice.

I came in officially later that year, and in the time that has passed, I’ve become more confident as a writer, more headstrong as a journalist and photographer and I’ve been in the privileged position to have witnessed that collective history unfold, in pieces I’ve written and in those written by my colleagues.

The proverb goes that it takes a village to raise a child. I can look back on my time at the Mail and say that every interview, conversation and occasionally raised voice from people in this community has shaped the person I am today.

I am truly grateful for the time and confidence given to me by people throughout the Dandenong Ranges and Yarra Valley who have spoken to me - on

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Pages from the past Healesville Guardian 27 February 1937 Chemist purchase Mr H. R. Cochran, chemist, Clifton Hill has purchased the late Mr Whiting’s business and will conduct the business on modern lines. A complete new stock will be carried at Melbourne prices.

Healesville friends of veteran Harry Mooney, aged 67 and late elephant trainer for many years with Wirths Circus, will regret to learn of his death at Pyramid Hill in Victoria.

While superintending the loading of his troop last week, he stooped to replace a dahlia plant in the station master’s garden, which one of the elephants had pulled out of the ground.

He then complained of illness and was admitted to hospital where he died shortly after admission.

A circus personality of world renown, he had handled elephant herds for ringing Bros, Barum and Bailey and other big shows.

Healesville, it seems, stands a good chance of having its brass band revived again. Cr Mowle, who has been delving under the Memorial Hall to make way for the contractors, has rumbled across a collection of wind instruments, interred there some years ago by the late Cr Hodges. Cr Mowle states he has a friend who will be moving to Healesville shortly and who knows all the crotchets and quavers!

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Mail journalist, Jesse Graham. or off the record - and trusted me with their words and their stories.

There have been highs and lows over the years - the opening of Tecoma McDonald’s, the campaigns to save Healesville’s Indoor Pool and Olinda’s outdoor pool, fights over the environment, court cases, fund-raising successes and community triumphs, as well as the harrowing experiences of road trauma and bushfire.

Good or bad, it’s all part of our history, and these stories need to be told.

But after this week, it will no longer be me telling them.

The 28 February edition of the Mail will be my last. On Thursday, 2 March, I’ll leave this office for the last time, before starting communications work for the Yarra Ranges Council next week.

Hopefully, I’ll still see many of your faces again, only in a different context.

Jesse Graham Journalist, Mail News Group.

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Fresh feline for the family THINKING of bringing a cat or kitten into the family?

Then look no further.

The kitten season has well and truly arrived at Animal Aid. Mark Menze, Chief Executive Officer, explained that the animal welfare organisation had too many cats and kittens on its hands.

Mr Menze said they needed to find loving homes for each and every one of them.

“This year is no exception to any other, whereby from October through to May, around 1000 kittens and cats arrive at our shelters,” he said.

“We have more felines on hand than we have room for, so if you are considering bringing a cat or kitten in to your home, then please make adoption your first option,” Mr Menze said.

For a limited time, Animal Aid is discounting its adoption fees for cats and kittens.

“I want each and every cat

For a limited time, Animal Aid is discounting its adoption fees for cats and kittens. 165343 and kitten in our care to go to a loving, caring home rather than spend too much time in the shelter environment,” he said.

From 1 to 15 March only, adopters will receive a 50 per cent discount on cats over six months of age and a 25 per cent discount on kittens under six months.

“All adopted kittens and cats are desexed, microchipped,

have received parasite treatment and come with an identification tag,” he said.

“This offer is of great value as one would normally expect to pay $300 for veterinary expenses alone, which is double the price of our discounted adoption offer for a kitten.”

For further information on Animal Aid, visit www.animalaid. org.au or call (03) 8756 1300.

Your fitness is their passion at KP Exerise and Fitness.

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Passion for fitness combined with the passion for pole, has created an encouraging, uplifting environment with an amazing studio family.

Your goals, progression, achievements and journey are extremely important to all of the KP team.

Classes offered include, group fitness, personal training,

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Come and see for yourself!

KP Exercise and Fitness is located at 14/2 Union Road, Wandin North.

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Set in the beautiful Yarra Valley, the KP Exercise and Fitness studio offers both strength and conditioning, and pole dance fitness.

Owner Kristy lives and breathes fitness, health and pole.

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HAVE YOU PROTECTED YOUR HOUSE AGAINST TERMITES?

Medical miracles sharpen the focus

By Jesse Graham IT was a miraculous turnaround to a near-death situation six years ago that put photojournalist Andrew Chapman on the course to open his photo exhibition in Healesville.

Mr Chapman said that after living for years with haemochromatosis, a genetic condition that leads to an iron overload, his liver failed “catastrophically” at the end of 2010.

“I spent two months slowly dying and getting yellower and yellower,” he told the Mail on Monday 20 February.

After being transferred to the Austin Hospital’s liver transplant unit from The Alfred hospital and waiting for a transplant to come, Mr Chapman was placed in a medicallyinduced coma for five days, which, without a liver, would have been his last.

“With two days left to live, I was lucky enough to receive a liver,” he said.

After the surgery, using his skills as a photojournalist, a profession he’s worked in for over 40 years, Mr Chapman contacted Donate Life to express his interest in volunteering.

What followed was a photo project, to “document the pathway of an organ transplant from beginning to end”.

“Getting the permissions

from everybody and getting everybody on board was ... a logistical red-tape nightmare,” he said.

In the end, the project went ahead - he photographed a corneal transplant at the Eye and Ear Hospital, then a liver transplant last year.

The liver was donated to Bayswater man Nick King, and Professor Robert Jones - who undertook Mr Chapman’s own transplant - was part of the medical team involved.

During the shoot, Mr Chapman said he photographed the medical team, the surgery and the person who donated their liver in their final moments of life.

“It was quite an experience, and probably one of the toughest things that I’ve ever done,” he said.

“It’s really implicit that you really need to take care how you do it, and not do it insensitively, and I think I succeeded in that.

“I guess, with this whole project, I was emotionally involved and very, very personally involved with the whole process.”

He said even the corneal transplant was a similar experience for him, having undergone eye surgery before his liver transplant because of a viral infection.

“I nearly died - fortunately, I

didn’t - I had a liver transplant and I even had a lot of eye surgery,” he said.

“I feel like I’ve been in the shoes of the patients in the three sequences.”

The exhibition Giving Life was opened on Saturday 18 February at Healesville’s Memo Hall, and features the photographs from the transplants.

Mr Chapman said the opening was “very positive”, with Ryrie Ward councillor Fiona McAllister speaking about her own experience with a double corneal transplant.

He said he hoped the exhibition, which is open until Tuesday 14 March, would inspire people to discuss organ donation with their loved ones, and sign up at donatelife.gov.au “It’s one thing to become a donor, but it’s really important to tell your family, or your nearest and dearest, because it makes the whole process easier if something does happen,” he said.

“A lot of people don’t like to talk about it, but when I do engage with people about it ...

I find the majority of people are quite willing to do it, but some of them haven’t really thought about it.”

The Memo’s gallery is open from 11am to 4pm, Tuesday to Sunday, at 235 Maroondah Highway, Healesville. Entry is free.

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Preschool in idyllic setting Wandin Preschool is set in the heart of the Wandin shopping precinct, and has been educating children in the community since 1964.

The community-run service was built by a dedicated team of parents, who saw a vision for a preschool in the area, and has since provided a welcoming, safe and inspiring learning environment for preschool-aged children.

Wandin Preschool is managed by community-minded parents on the committee of management and a dedicated team of educators who offer both a three and four-year-old program.

Blossom (3s): Tuesday and Thursday mornings, from 8.30am to 10.30am; Orchards (4s): Monday and Friday; rotational fivehour sessions each day.

The curriculum takes place in a natural learning environment, meeting the needs of the children and focuses on their individual identity, wellbeing, community, communication and learning.

The environment embraces the beautiful setting of the surrounding Yarra Valley, and is a great place to learn, meet lifelong friends and be part of the local community.

For more information, visit www.wandinpreschool. com.au.

Friendly to families at this eatery Yarra Valley Deli is a family friendly, welcoming eatery.

Their muffins and scones are baked fresh every day.

Some of their features include: Homemade cakes; Everything on the menu is made from scratch.

They always know what is in their products; that’s how they know it tastes good (fabulous food with flavour).

They have their very own ‘Everyday Gourmet Produce Range’, which includes relishes, chutneys, salad dressing, fudge, biscuits and jams, with ingredients sourced from the local area.

So whether you’re trying to soothe a sweet tooth, of just looking for something a little bit different, come in and check out the variety on offer. You’ll be pleased you did!

The Yarra Valley Deli is located at 372 Warburton Highway, Wandin North.

For more details, contact 5964 2533.

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Valley in festive mode The Wandin Custom Car and Bike Show will be held on Wednesday 15 March from 6pm until 9pm at the Wandin East Recreation Reserve.

This will be the last show of a highly successful six-month show series, with many thousands of par-

ticipants and spectators enjoying the amazing vehicles on display.

The Wandin Rotary Club initiative supports the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal and the local community.

The Yarra Valley Beer and Cider

Festival will be held on Saturday 1 April from 11am to 5.30pm at the Lilydale Showgrounds.

The inaugural event was held last year, and it was a resounding success.

This year, Wandin Rotary Club

is thrilled to announce that patrons will be sampling some of the finest craft beer and cider produced locally and across Victoria.

Combine this with quality food stalls and entertainment and it will be a great day out.

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Mr K Cafe has been up and running for eight long years.

Mara, a local Wandin lass, not only provides a cafe with real homemade cuisine; it also has a relaxing, welcoming ambience.

She also caters for special occasions on site and off site.

Mara is a staunch supporter and sponsor for the local Wandin Rotary Club and Wandin Junior footy club.

Mr K also caters for vegetarians, vegans and special diets.

Mara employs local staff and they all survived Black Saturday and the Global Financial Crisis.

Situated in Wandin North, Wandin Pharmacy is an Australian owned and operated pharmacy, and also operates locally.

They provide professional services to their customers.

Their offer includes all your pharmacy needs plus a lot more, such as: passport and ID photos, ear piercing, convert your old video tapes to DVD, contact lenses ordering with competitive prices, ear piercing (safe for sensitive ears).

Weekly medication packing; Diabetes Australia Access Point. and A range of products for your pets.

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The Cherry Branch has now had the fruit ‘n’ vegetable business in Wandin for over eight years.

They continue to provide quality products to the Wandin community in retailing and wholesaling.

Serving the public, restaurants, cafes, school camps, hotels and conference centres, they have been in the retail business for over 30 years in the Yarra Valley, and are third-generation fruit growers in the valley.

They also stock a variety of jams, sauces, biscuits, fruit and nursery products, plus the famous Irrewarra bread, artisan fruition and local frog and duck sourdough breads.

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THE team at Maroondah Panel Service has been in the panel-beating business in Healesville for over 10 years.

During that time, they have developed a fine reputation for their quality work and friendly, professional customer service.

Their aim is to ensure all the cars, vans and trucks that arrive in their workshop are restored to their original condition.

Shane from Maroondah Panel Service said repairing a damaged vehicle could be a labour-intensive process.

While there are many handy guides online about repairing a dent or a bingle yourself, in reality it’s not a job for amateurs - especially if you’re aiming for a perfect finish.

Remember, the resale value of your car depends on it looking as good as possible.

So even if you save a few dollars, in the end it could cost you getting a top price.

Shane said it was important to have a professional tend to the job.

“It takes a long time to learn how to panel beat properly,” he said.

After finishing trade school, Shane got an apprenticeship and has been a panel beater for 25 years.

Shane said if you were working on an older car, or you wanted to cut costs after a crash, knowing a bit about panel beating could be useful, but did not bring you up to the standard of a professional.

He said that was because to work at anything like a professional panel beater, you literally need years of experience.

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HOME TO PREMIUM ADDRESS THIS immaculately presented brick veneer home offers a large family a great lifestyle in a fabulous location.

The good-sized block of 1271 square metres offers plenty of space to run and lovely mountain views can be enjoyed from the front and back yards.

The light-filled home has been freshly painted and has new carpet and polished floorboards.

There are two split systems and the master bedroom has a walk-in wardrobe and en suite.

The modern kitchen has stainless steel appliances, dishwasher and a breakfast bar.

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There is also a further family bathroom.

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30 Dee Rd Millgrove Auction Sat 1st April @ 11am 4 Bedrooms on the banks of the Yarra River Bring along your paint brush, your cheque book and reap the rewards from this 4 bedroom brick home directly opposite the pristine waters of the Yarra River! Position perfect, this home is just needing someone to show it the love it deserves and being on a lovely and leafy usable allotment of over quarter of an acre will showcase the home beautifully. With great sized living and well proportioned bedrooms this home well and truly has the making of something special. Don’t miss this one, ideal for irst home owners, investors and anyone willing to put in a bit of elbow grease and realise the potential here!

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9 Alexandra Court Woori Yallock

$540,000 - $580,000

Fantastic Views-Perfect Presentation This neat home is positioned to please, situated at the end of a quiet court and perched above to enjoy sensational Yarra Valley views. The home offers 4 bedrooms including an ensuite in the main bedroom, sit back, relax and enjoy the ever changing views from the spacious lounge/living area. A separate meals area and family room offer extra space for the whole family, plus a great size open plan kitchen, ducted heating, evaporative cooling and wood heating. Outside offers neat established gardens, large lock up garage and a covered BBQ area, a superb property, fantastic views, presented to perfection and situated just a short stroll to schools, shops, transport and the Warburton trail.

Contact: David Carroll 0419 539 320 Inspection: Sat 11:00 -11:30am (Photo ID Required)

McMahons Creek

$290,000 - $330,000

46 Riversdale Rd Yarra Junction

$570,000 plus

Family Home beneath the Mountains

Position Perfect and Potential for Subdivision

set on a large block of over 1000sqm, consisting of 3 bedrooms all with new blinds. Master bedroom is upstairs with very large windows to let in plenty of that light that all we all want! It has the added bonus of a very big dressing room with robes that could also double as a study/nursery or even future ensuite! Updated kitchen, open plan dining and lounge and wood ire those winter months. Extras include a dishwasher in the kitchen, insulation in the walls for extra climate control plus a great backyard with a large garden shed.

Situated on a perfect, lat allotment of 1/3rd acre zoned NRZ2 this property provides a myriad of options for you. There are three excellent sized bedrooms, the master with large and stylish full ensuite, kitchen with enormous bench space & an abundance of cupboards. The large open plan living zone has a cosy wood heater, gas ducted heating and split system heating and cooling.

Contact: Leah Bannerman 0448 924 266

Contact: Samantha Price 0438 795 190 Inspection: Sat 1:00-1:30pm (Photo ID Required)

41 Riverside Drive Warburton Auction March 25th @ 3pm The Irresistible Charm of a Period Home Mortgagee Auction Set on 1784sqm this classic older style character home has features including high ornate ceilings, picture rails and open ireplace, slow combustion wood heater and parquetry loors.Tastefully decorated throughout and offering 3 generous bedrooms, master with ensuite plus extra bedroom/ofice/retreat downstairs. Separate living areas and modern kitchen boasting stainless steel appliances and combustion stove, combining the old and the new! A large front deck overlooking the magniicent Yarra River and surrounding mountains while taking in the sounds of the vast bird life equals a life of peace and tranquility just a stones throw away from the towns centre.

To be sold on the day of Auction.

Contact: Rebecca Doolan 0401 832 068 Inspection: Sat 2:30-3:00pm (Photo ID Required)

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Peter Robinson 0419 543 341 31 years

Sam Price 0438 795 190 7 years

Tony Fanfulla 0419 870 513 15 years

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2457 Warburton Hwy, Yarra Junction

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Clare Morse Marketing Manager 10 years

Jenni Robinson Licensed Agent 15 years

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3407 Warburton Hwy, Warburton

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Michelle Karanikich Property Manager

Nicky McDonald Property Management

Cassandra Darwall Property Management

5964 2277 569 Warburton Hwy, Seville

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GORGEOUS WITH GREAT VIEWS

WARBURTON

Within walking distance to all that Warburton has to offer, you will find this beautifully maintained, gorgeous weatherboard property with magnificent views of neighbouring mountains.

Upon entry, your heart will skip a beat and you’ll feel instantly at home, such is the enchanting allure of this place. There are four bedrooms, all with built-in wardrobes and the master with a generous ensuite.

The neutral colour palette throughout imparts a modern twist to this spacious, contemporary cottage.

The open-plan design is enhanced by amazing views, which can also be enjoyed from the enticing, wrap-around verandah.

Wood heating and split system airconditioning provide year-round comfort.

The dining area is perfectly positioned adjacent to a kitchen made for those with a passion for cooking; complete with a huge oven, plenty of room to move, an ample preparation bench and plenty of storage.

A surprise awaits downstairs with a bonus fourth bedroom, second living area and there’s even a bar!

Outside is a gardener’s delight with wellestablished cottage gardens complemented by brick paths. This home is a must to inspect.

Inspect: By appointment Price: On application Contact: Rebecca Doolan, 0401 832 068 BELL REAL ESTATE, YARRA JUNCTION, 5966 2530

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Yarra Valley 40 Prices Road, Millgrove

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2465 Warburton Highway, Yarra Junction

NEW LISTING ready, Set, Build!

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• Almost 1 acre of vacant land with mountain views • Electricity, mains water, phone & gas are all available • Established gardens with arbours, beautiful ferns, large shady trees & a large veggie patch • For any building enquiries, contact the Shire of Yarra Ranges on 1300 368 333.

FOR SALE

overlooks the beautiful Yarra River Polished hardwood loors & sash windows Lovely tall ceilings, open ire place & French doors New modern kitchen, separate dining & study nook Delightful garden featuring river- rock walls, cascading English plants & mature maples.

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FoR SALE $240,000 Plus LAND 3865m2 (approx.)

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3352 Warburton Highway, Warburton

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10 Upper Blackwood Avenue, Warburton

Endless Possibilities • 2 storey design with living rooms, bedrooms & bathrooms on both levels • Formal lounge with wood ire coonara upstairs • Second kitchen, dining & gas heating downstairs • Large verandah overlooking the great size allotment • Short walk to Yarra River, town and bus stops

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Successful business established for 3 years approx Secure lease of 5 years by 5 years open commercial kitchen & quality appliances Fantastic environment & seats up to 68 people Backs onto the Warburton Rail Trail providing direct access to all the walkers & cyclists

10 Crestwood Place, Yarra Junction

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13 Alpine Boulevard, Launching Place

Dress Circle Location with Amazing Views • Positioned perfectly to take in the jaw dropping views • Meticulously cared for, this home ofers so many options for a fantastic lifestyle • Downstairs living area opens onto multiple decks • Incredible workshop & storage area • Double garage along with plenty of of street parking

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Lens explores nature’s mechanics

By Kath Gannaway Ryan Tews’ ‘Elucidation of Worlds’ is currently on show at Warburton Arts Centre.

The exhibition is an artistic collaboration with nature and geometry, exploring deep into subjects and beyond the apparent.

An artist and musician, Tews presents a collection of large, detailed photographic explorations that investigate the facets of nature’s mechanics to discover a realm smaller than we can see.

Featuring high-resolution scanographs which reflect astounding complexities, ordinarily inaccessible to the human eye, the works invite the viewer on a contemplative journey of texture and tone, abstract and real.

Ryan Tews. 165364 Tews has been exploring the photographic power of the flat-bed scanner, and has come to appreciate the minute details

able to be captured, otherwise remaining unseen.

Through scanning, he has discovered surprising and interesting details in his abstract ink and oil paintings. Such magnified depictions conjure imaginings of biology, astronomy, chemistry and physics.

This had led to exploring texture in found objects, such as resin, butterflies and shells.

In a further elucidation of his musical and artistic talents, he will perform original compositions and improvisations on piano at the Arts Centre on Saturday, 11 March, responding to the artwork on display, and will be available to discuss his work.

Elucidation of Worlds is on until Sunday, 12 March.

Artists’ labour of love

By Jesse Graham

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Kayla to star

By Kath Gannaway Benvenuti is back.

After the success of the inaugural Benvenuti Festival last year, members of the Yarra Valley Italian Cultural Group started planning for a repeat performance.

Award winning country music singer Kayla Dwyer is a key part of that plan, along with an exciting collection of people presenting art, music and poetry.

The festival, on Sunday, 13 March, is a community celebration of life and the diverse cultures of the Yarra Valley - a family with great food and wine, lots of fun and activities for kids, all set against the magnificent backdrop of vineyards, orchards and mountains at Killara Estate in Seville.

The proceeds of the festival will go to the Seville CFA, making it a special event for Kayla.

She has a special place in her heart for the CFA and its members as a volunteer with Koroit

brigade, and with her tribute song “Mr Fireman’ a feature song on her forthcoming album.

Kayla met up with members of the local CFA recently and said she was looking forward to the festival.

“I travel regularly now to country audiences and feel like that’s where I find my fans” she said.

“People relate to my songs in the country.”

Kayla started with the CFA when she was 16, looking to contribute to her community, but looking also for something “a bit exciting and adventurous”.

She was 18 when she did her first gig and discovered a real love and talent for singing and songwriting.

“The writing is my way of expressing myself - song is absolutely my release,” she said.

Kayla had a message for her Benvenuti audience too.

“Be prepared to get involved at this festival,” she said, indi-

cating she loves her audience to get up, dance and sing along.

While the festival is hosted by the Italian Cultural Group, it is a celebration of the many nationalities and cultures who have contributed from the Wurundjeri people to the waves of migrants who have contributed to the community, business and family life of the region - and there are many!

The festival is free, making it truly accessible to all.

Other highlights include the Kalula Ukulele Band, an exhibition of Pyrography by Joseph Galloway, cooking bonsai and quilting and tapestry demonstrations, Indian dancers, Celtic pipes and guitar, bonsai demonstration, Swedish folk music, poetry and ballads and more.

The festival runs from 11am to to 5pm with the official opening by Evelyn MP Christine Fyffe at noon.

For more information and program, visit www.benvenuti. org.au or phone Jim Brown on 0438 339 459.

Yarra Glen Art Show organiser Debra Traill and judge Margaret McLoughlin. 165200 Picture: JESSE GRAHAM “good composition and technical skill” would be important criteria for entrants.

Her 2015 piece, Sutherland Estate - a painting depicting a view of Yarra Glen and the valley from Sutherland Estate winery - will be on display throughout the show, along with an expected 300 pieces from the various artists.

“When I paint, it’s not just the landscape, it’s the narrative,” she said.

“These are the animals and birds I encounter on a daily basis ... and because we went through the fires, I always de-

pict my gum trees as red, because everything was red and burned and when you look at the new growth in the late afternoon, it always has the reddish tints.”

Awards in the show include the Founders’ Award for Best in Show, Best Oil/Acrylic Work, Best Work on Paper, Best Three Dimensional, Young Artist and People’s Choice.

Winners will be announced at the show’s opening night on Friday 10 March.

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The Yarra Glen Art Show is just around the corner, with hundreds of artworks from experienced and emerging artists to be displayed over the Labour Day long weekend.

The art show will run from 10am to 4.30pm on Saturday 11 to Monday 13 March, featuring works from more than 125 artists from the Yarra Valley and beyond.

Co-ordinator Debra Traill said this year’s show would include live art performances and a yet-to-be-announced “community engagement activity”, as well as art in many different media.

“We’ve opened it up to photography and textiles as well, as long as the textiles is art, not craft - so we’ve got a bit of a mix this year,” she said.

“There are a lot more artists putting in two entries, compared to one.

“What we have encouraged with this show in particular is a lot of new artists - new, emerging and experienced artists entered, and it’s been great that we’ve been able to get a lot of new people that have taken the plunge.”

Judge, artist and teacher, Margaret McLoughlin said that

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By Chris Anderson YVCA With the bowlers having a day out on day one of the Round 13 fixtures across the Yarra Valley Cricket Association’s top competition, DJ Strachan Shield, day two promised a couple of dashes towards outright points.

But the gap between the competition’s best and worst perhaps isn’t as great as one thought.

Although doing it the hard way, Woori Yallock managed to flex its muscles against Healesville and secured their first victory of the new year.

After succumbing in their first innings for a disappointing 78, the Tigers were able to respond to have the Bloods reeling at 5/15 overnight.

With finals beckoning, and a dismal post Christmas record, the visitors needed to find their best for their own belief and momentum with finals a mere one week away.

That they did, with day one destroyers Simon Young (6/24)

and Ryan Smith (4/20) continuing where they left off as they swept aside a meek Healesville line-up.

The fact their best return came from the last man at the wicket - Matt Peck (14) showed how dismal their performance was.

In the end, it was an early finish as the home side was bundled out for 53, still 26 runs shy of their target.

Woori-Yallock now faces off with Seville in the final round of the season, and only a win will suffice.

The Tigers early season form banked them enough wins to clinch a finals berth early, but their struggles since Christmas have been well documented.

In some ways, they will be hoping Seville bring their best as they would like a solid hitout before the action intensifies.

Their reliance on Young and Smith makes them vulnerable, but their line-up is filled with many who can make a contribution and if they can find an even spread; they offer a dangerous

proposition.

Healesville have been pining for the finish line for some time now and will be glad the end is nigh.

The clash with Yarra Glen to finish the season off promises to be an entertaining one as both teams will be keen to finish the season on a positive note.

Warburton-Millgrove entered day two of their clash with Seville having already secured first innings points, and a handy lead with eight wickets in hand.

The Burras elected to bat on, and failed to capitalise on the opportunity to give their line up some good time at the wicket, as they fell victim to a special spell of bowling from Mark Sandfort.

Sandfort was resolute in a long spell at the wicket collected excellent figures of 6/64.

With things going a little pear shaped, the visitors elected to declare at 7/133, a lead of 86, for a crack at outright points.

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Daniel (3/41), gave them every opportunity to succeed in their task.

However, as they done in recent rounds, Seville did find some discipline and resolve with the bat, as the youngsters held firm in the face of some testing bowling from the Burras.

Led by Tom Page (41) and Harrison Byrne (22), the young Blues outfit held firm to see stumps called with their score on 9/124.

Warburton-Millgrove have been rarely tested this season, so a last round hit up against second placed Mount Evelyn has both sides eager for a solid hit out before finals roll around.

With Mount Evelyn coming off the bye, the two teams will face a stern test with plenty on the line, unlike many of the fixtures in recent weeks.

The Burras have been dominant on the back of a long batting line up, and a consistent bowling attack, while the Mounters have been consistent, rather than brilliant as they have ticked all the right boxes in the run home.

Momentum is a big force in sport, and the winner of this clash may assume a fair bit with a final round victory.

Seville, on the other hand, have again endured a difficult season with their young squad.

In recent rounds, the team has found the necessary grit, determination, and application when the game has been lost, but they have battled to control the game from the beginning.

With the opportunity to bat first, the Blues need to find the application to build a winning total, not wait until they face an embarrassing defeat before they find their best.

Their last round clash against Woori Yallock provides them with a great opportunity to set a platform for next season.

A bold showing will enhance their belief.

In the final match of the round, Yarra Junction couldn’t quite find enough spark against a determined Yarra Glen to post outright points.

The Eagles were impressive on day one, bowling out the hosts for a meagre 68, then proceeded to race to 2/145.

The visitors elected to bat on, and unfortunately Troy Hancock (81) couldn’t continue on where he left off last week, falling short of his century.

Yarra Junction captain, Quinton Hodgkinson (68) found his mojo with the bat, as he blasted his side to a lead of 157, when he declared the innings at 4/225.

With still three hours of play remaining, and a considerable lead, Yarra Junction pressed for an imposing outright result.

Yarra Glen have been stoic this season, and the development of their team has been admirable, so their effort on day one came with a fair bit of sting.

With a career that has tasted more success than defeat, Brendan Ricci took it upon himself to lead his team with presence.

Yarra Glen had to face out 60 overs of Yarra Junction’s best, and they did with much resilience and persistence.

Ricci anchored the defence with an undefeated innings of 57, while his young offsiders did their best to stick with him.

When it was all said and done, the home team held firm to reach 5/122 at stumps.

The Eagles bowlers, led by Kevin Bomford (3/30), toiled hard but they were matched by their determined opponents.

Yarra Junction now have the week off in preparation for the finals.

Yarra Glen have been admirable in their return to DJ Strachan Shield this season.

The club took the leap of faith with their talented array of youngsters, and their experienced recruits.

The youth would’ve benefited greatly from the learning one

gains when being pitted against the best, and they are well placed to continue to grow.

A win in their final game against Healesville would be a great return for the season they’ve had.

DJ Strachan Shield Seville 47 (Dan Lever 6/15) and 9/124 (T. Page 41, H. Byrne 22, Dave Lever 4/38, Dan Lever 3/41) def by Warburton 7/133 (S. Humphrey 32, L. Barnard 28*, M. Sandfort 6/64); Healesville 53 (M. Peck 14, S. Young 6/24, R. Smith 4/20) def by Woori Yallock 78 (M. Dwyer 29, D. Fry 7/47, C. Burridge 3/24); Yarra Glen 68 and 5/122 (B. Ricci 57*, J. Kelly 15, K. Bomford 3/30, A. Taylor 1/7) def by Yarra Junction 4/225 (T. Hancock 81, Q. Hodgkinson 68, B. Styles 2/67, J. Kelly 1/15), Mount Evelyn bye.

Ladder: Warburton-Millgrove 69.0, Mount Evelyn 63.0, Woori Yallock 51.0, Yarra Junction 51.0, Healesville 27.0, Seville 27.0, Yarra Glen 21.0

RA Finger Trophy Hoddles Creek 186 (W. Weir 45, P. Jones 44, M. Tilney 5/34, J. Carroll 3/33) def

by Gruyere 9/240 (J. Carroll 118, A. Waixel 29, P. Jones 3/38, T. Kear 2/43); Seville 215 (M. Johnson 124, C. Voigt 4/46) def by Launching Place 2/221 (B. Taeuber 110*, M. Bradley 56*); Healesville 133 d Woori Yallock 95 (G. Selby 33, A. Dunn 16, A. Pearce 4/39, M. Jackson 3/19); Warburton-Millgrove 195 (F. deVarga 59, S. Abblitt 32, N. Taylor 5/28, D. Whelan 3/48) def by Coldstream 5/310 (B. Walsh 124*, L. Doughty 59, J. Nelson 2/69); Yarra Junction 7/124 (S. Thomas 28, A. Daly 2/24, M. Nazir 3/18) d Wandin 114 (R. Smith 23, L. Painter 19, H. Tindley-Roe 4/27, B. Nightingale 2/23) and 110 (L. Painter 18, T. Gaskett 4/22, H. TindleyRoe 3/36, C. Holmes 1/0, G.Thompson 1/7).

C Grade Seville 9/187 (P. Smith 38, G. Quilty 37, M. Fawdry 4/31) def by Healesville 7/236 (J. North 128, A. Kay 3/41); Wandin 178 (D. Wallace 62, D. Marshall 25, T. Williams 7/47) def by Mount Evelyn 1/182 (D. Westaway 79*, D. Finch 78*); Powelltown d Yarra Glen (forfeit).

D Grade Coldstream 244 (B. Creedy 92, P. McArdle 60, A. Cummins 20, M. Wynd 5/64, J. McKenna 2/53) d Seville 113 (N. Proctor 44*, S. Mundie 24, M. Pezzimenti 5/21, A. Cummins 2/16); Wandin 9/472 (N. Galante 110, J. Freeman 92, A. McGill 3/63 d Launching Place 180 (L. Winter-Annette 37, D. Alderman 4/31); Yarra Junction 298 (S. Jordan, 119, B. Thomas 57, R. Turner 44, J. Ketelaar 29, A. Robinson 4/53, M. Robinson 4/68, A.Randal 2/38) def by Hoddles Creek 9/335 (J. Jenkinson 82, S. Robertson 59, T. Stern 55, J. Tromp 44*, M. Porter 39, E. Clark 2/33, B.Ford 2/31, B.Thomas 2/42, R. Boxell 2/63).

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Leckerby stands out at Warburton WARBURTON GOLF WEDNESDAY Par: Neil Leckerby had the ‘stand-out’ score of +3 to win the day, when good scoring was rare. The runner-up was John Haynes, just pipped with a +2. Balls went to -2. The NTPs winners were Ron Hottes (1st) and Noel Hyndman (9th).

Twilight: As the club heads rapidly towards the BIG Shootout on 30 March, every weekly winner looks at the standings to see if their placement improves from that win. Stan Slusarek has no con-

cerns; he is highly likely to be in the ‘Top 10’ as he has snared another win with 19 points. A countback was required to split Stan and runner-up, Grant Handasyde, as scores were tied. Balls extended to 16 this week. The NTPs went to Shane Campbell (3rd and 7th) and to Malchom Dickson (9th).

SATURDAY Two-person Ambrose: After an eventful AGM, the members enjoyed getting out on-course to ‘clear their heads!’ The very best ‘clear-heads’ were the ever-

consistent John Hall and the unbelievable Roma McIntosh (94 years young!).

They scored a nett 58 to win the day, and a popular win it was, too. Runnersup were the established team of Jason Kennedy and Ray Gilmore, with 59 nett.

Balls only went down to nett 60. NTPs were won by Shane Campbell (3rd), Mike Dobson (5th), new life member P.K (9th) and Jason Kennedy 12th.

This was the President’s v Captain’s day, and the latter came out on top. Well done ‘Murchy’, you’re already a winner!

More championship gold for athletes

By Jamie Strudley YARRA RANGES ATHLETICS Yarra Ranges Athletics Club's athletes joind other athletes from throughout Victoria and interstate for three days over the weekend at Lakeside Stadium for the Victorian Track and Field Championships.

Championship events for Men and Women from Under 14s to open age provided plenty of exciting competition and many PBs. Highlights were medals to Georgia Laven (U16 1500), Lateisha Willis (U18 100m and 100m hurdles) and Tayleb Willis (U15 100m Hurdles and Triple Jump).

The championships are spread over two weekends, so the club wish all athletes good luck next weekend.

Results from weekend 1 are: Open Men Discus Dale Bullen 12th 31.27m, Javelin Dale Bullen 11th 42.36m, Open Women 1500m Lauren Starr 20th 4.58.26, Under 15 Boys 1500m Samuel Norton 4th 4.25.79, 100m Hurdles Tayleb Willis 1st 15.05, Triple Jump Tayleb Willis 3rd 11.52m, Under 15 Girls

Youngster Noah Erickson gets among the action. 165382 Picture: ERIKA BEDYN 2000m Steeplechase Mia Strudley 8th 8.04.53, 400m Olivia De Vincentis 9th 1.04.86, Under 16 Boys Discus Brayden Woolridge 8th 31.02m, Javelin Brayden Woolridge 6th 35.69m, 2000m Steeplechase Harrison Van Duuren 5th 6.31.89, Under 16 Girls 1500m Georgia Laven 1st 4.41.04, Under 17 Boys Javelin Cameron Brown 5th 34.46m, 400m Harry Norman 6th 52.52, Under 17 Girls 5000m Walk Lee Taylor 4th 34.56.08, 1500m Lily Peacock 4th 4.47.59, Under 18 Boys 2000m Steeplechase James Laven 3rd 6.38.71, Under 18 Girls 100m Lateisha Willis 1st 12.12, 100m Hurdles Latei-

sha Willis 1st 13.67, Under 20 Women 1500m Amy Veenendaal 9th 5.35.00, 3000m Steeplechase Amy Veenendaal 5th 13.40.04, 3000m Steeplechase Sarah Lloyd 4th 12.10.03.

How good was Nitro Athletics - now it is your turn to try those events.

Yarra Ranges Athletics is hosting a fun team event on 18 March called Boost: Athletics - Fast. Go to yarrarrangesathletics.org.au for more information.

Teams are limited so enter now.

The club's Little Athletics athletes enjoyed a LAVIC PB round with ribbons awarded to all athletes recording a personal best.

The club added some extra fun by having athletes ring a marine bell each time a PB was recorded.

Well done to all the athletes who acheived a PB on Saturday and to all the others who must have been very close.

Next week the club is back to normal club athletics with Program 3 from 8.30am on Saturday morning.

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

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Fast carpet HEALESVILLE BOWLS Healesville 1 travelled to play Lilydale 3 on their fast carpet. At the break, Lilydale led by 10 shots 38/28. Healesville pegged back their lead and drew level with about five ends to go, only to go down by nine shots in another close-fought game.

Healesville 2 played Yarra Junction 1 at home on their synthetic green and had a good win by 30 shots to keep their final four hopes alive with one game to go. They are in fifth place, only two shots behind fourth place-getter Eastwood Golf 2, and must win next week to have any chance of making the four. It is a very exciting finale to the last game of the season.

SATURDAY Healesville 1 4/68 def by Lilydale 3 14/77: T. Langdon 12/29 - C. Lowe 22/7 - T. Pye 25/13 - R. Young 9/28.

Healesville 2 18/85 d Yarra Junction 1 0/55: L. Stewart 25/15 - J. Butler 21/13 - B. Brookes 19/13 - R. Turville 20/14.

Healesville Bowling Club’s Corporate Challenge entered its second week and had another warm night, which was suitable for some good bowling, with all the 26 teams of three players each eager to get stuck into it. The club was pleased to see 26 local businesses mixing and wanting to knock over each other in good spirits!

Big win for in-form Burras WARBURTON BOWLS Warburton 1 continued their good form defeating Croydon 2 at home 109 to 45 to ensure a home game in the first week of the finals.

Rink scores: P. Woods 19/14; J. Brooks 37/9; B. Woods 25/12 and J. Van Der Zweep 28/10. They play Lilydale 2 away this week in a leadup to the finals.

Warburton 2 just went down to Box Hill RSL 1 away.

Rink scores: P. Caneva 21/ 11; S. Lee-Tet 13/21; S. Mahoney 16/18 and G. Wynd 14/21. They play Monbulk 2 at home this week to finish a challenging season for the team.

Warburton 3 won by forfeit against Blackburn 5. Hopefully, they can field a team again this week against Box Hill RSL 4 away to finish the season on a high.

The Tuesday Midweek Pennant Team defeated Chirnside Park 1 at home to complete the season (no scores available).

The Wednesday Night Triples Barefoot Competition finals’ series commenced last week with the quarter finals.

Division 1: Mauhlers 21 d Pensioners 16; Professionals 17 d Big Al’s 11; Burra Boys 16 d Jackabouts 10 andMotiv8 18 d Scratchers 9.

Div.2: HOTG 20 d Shambolics 5; Nutters 16 d G Force 11; Thomos 12 d Boomer 29’s 11 and Saint Dogs 20 d Bolters 3.

Good luck to all teams in this week’s finals games.

Division 1: Motiv8 v Burra Boys and Professionals v Mauhlers.

Division 2: Saint Dogs v Nutters and HOTG v Thomos.

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Motoring Awareness must keep on Parents are never more conscious of child car safety than around the time of their baby’s birth, but RACV research has revealed that awareness diminishes as the child grows older.

RACV Public Policy Senior Programs Co-ordinator, Tim Davern, said that seven children aged under 16 were killed in Victorian car collisions during 2016, while 21 were seriously injured.

Hundreds more required hospitalisation.

“This latest research tells us what parents currently know about child road safety but most importantly it pinpoints those aspects of child road safety that are least understood,” Mr Davern said.

The research involved four parent focus groups and an online questionnaire, both of which explored awareness of choice and installation of appropriate child restraints and the decision-making process when transitioning to an adult seatbelt.

“RACV found that most parents complied with Victorian child restraint laws and all parents with babies aged less than six months, knew that their infant needed to travel in a rearward facing capsule or car seat,” he said.

“However, compliance and awareness of the law appeared to diminish as children become older and transition into larger sized restraints.

“Parents naturally see their baby

moving into a forward-facing child car seat as an exciting milestone but we urge parents to not be in such a rush because the reality is that their child will be safer facing backwards for as long as they fit in the seat.”

Mr Davern said RACV research found there was some confusion when it came to transitioning children into the next sized restraint.

“The best tools we have to indicate when a child has outgrown the restraint are the shoulder height markers, which have been on all restraints manufactured over the past five years,” he said.

“RACV has a new video to improve awareness of checking shoulder height markers and we encourage parents to do the shoulder height check regularly.”

The research also revealed that safety performance in crash testing was very important to parents when purchasing a restraint, but few had directly accessed the Child Restraint Evaluation Program (CREP) crash test information.

To help parents, RACV has updated its website (racv.com.au/childrestraints) with specific information and advice, including links to the CREP results.

The Child Road Safety report is available at racv.com.au/reports.

RACV’s Insight blog also features advice around choosing the right restraint: insight.racv.com.au.

Research shows few had directly accessed the Child Restraint Evaluation Program (CREP) crash test information. 165157

The day of the hybrid is sweeping the world brids with more than 4.8 million sales, followed by North America (3.2 million) and Europe (1.3 million).

The world’s best-selling hybrid vehicle is the Prius, with almost four million cars sold since it was launched in Japan in late 1997. Prius arrived in Australia in 2001.

Australians have bought almost 95,000 Toyota hybrids or close to one per cent of the global total - 75,000 from the Toyota brand and almost 20,000 from the Lexus brand. The local best-sellers are the Camry hybrid (42,000) and the Prius (20,000).

Globally, Toyota estimates its hybrid vehicles have saved approximately 29 billion litres of fuel and 70 billion kilograms of CO2 emissions when compared with conventional petrol cars of similar size and driving performance.

Toyota chairman and ‘father’ of the

Global hybrid sales could increase to 15 million by 2020. 165162 Prius, Takeshi Uchiyamada, committed the company to continue working with customers to tackle global environmental issues.

“When we launched Prius, no-one even knew what a hybrid was; those who drove it were called geeks or other

names,“ Mr Uchiyamada said.

“Today, thanks to those early adopters who gave Prius a chance, hybrids have grown in popularity and have ridden a wave of success out of the unknown and into the mainstream.”

Toyota said the first-generation Prius represented Toyota’s response to the resource and environment-related issues of the 21st century.

It proved so popular with customers that it became a byword for an “environmentally friendly vehicle".

The fourth-generation Prius launched in 2016 as the first vehicle built on the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) platform - also incorporated engaging dynamics for customers wanting to purchase a car that is fun to drive.

Toyota said the sale of the 10-millionth hybrid demonstrated the staying power of technology that is a main-

stream solution for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants.

The global company said it would continue to expand its range of fuelsaving vehicles - and it welcomed the introduction of hybrid vehicles by competitors.

Toyota has positioned hybrid technologies as core environmental technologies for the 21st century.

In October 2015, Toyota announced the Toyota Environmental Challenge 2050 that aims to help reduce the negative impacts of automobiles on the global environment to as close to zero as possible, and to contribute to the creation of a sustainable society.

Hybrid encompasses all of the component technologies necessary for the development of environmentally friendly vehicles, from battery-electric to fuel-cell hydrogen vehicles.

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Toyota Motor Corporation expects sales of its hybrid technology to gain pace after the announcement it has sold more than 10 million of these fuel-saving vehicles around the world.

After the significant milestone, Toyota’s target is to increase global sales of its hybrid vehicles to 15 million customer deliveries by 2020 - an increase of 50 per cent.

It took more than 15 years to reach a cumulative global tally of five million hybrid sales, but just under four years to double the total.

The latest target represents an even greater acceleration.

Last year was the most successful in history for the group’s hybrid sales with 1.4 million vehicles sold by the Toyota and Lexus brands, representing approximately 15 per cent of their sales.

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