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Gruyere CFA firefighter Pat Bigham is among 25 inspirational women inducted into the 2017 Victorian Honour Roll of Women.

The honour roll acknowledges and celebrates the outstanding achievements of women in Victoria with the 2017 presentations made by Minister for Women, Fiona Richardson in Melbourne on Monday, 6 March.

“Too often, women’s achievements and contributions are not recognised, despite leaving a lasting impact on their communities,” Ms Richardson said.

“These women have changed lives and the Victorian Honour Roll pays homage to their work.”

It’s an honour Mrs Bigham accepted humbly, on behalf of all CFA volunteers who gave their time to protecting and supporting their communities.

“To me, this is recognition of the CFA as a whole, and the people in CFA ... you don’t do anything in the CFA as an individual, it’s always teamwork,” she told the Mail.

Mrs Bigham was one of the first female volunteer firefighters in CFA District 13 and was instrumental in the development of the CFA’s Peer Support Program after the Ash Wednesday fires in 1983.

The Honour Roll citation speaks of Mrs Bigham as a ‘can do’ person whose first priority is to help people during difficult times and said her commitment to mentoring and supporting her colleagues was a direct result of her strong will and enthusiasm.

“She has created a safe, respectful environment where individuals can feel confident to discuss their concerns within the workplace,” it says.

“Her vision and devotion to the community has played a major role in the establishment of effective peer support programs.”

The title ‘firefighter’ is an important distinction for Mrs Bigham who said while she recognised that there were areas where woman faced huge struggles in achieving their goals, gender had never been an issue in her 35 years with the Gruyere Brigade and the CFA as an organisation.

“I know you shouldn’t have to work at it on that basis, but in some places it is a fact of

life,” she said.

“I think women may be accepted more equally in rural communities because they work on the farms alongside the men, whereas that may not be the case in urban areas.

“I grew up in a mining and RSL background and men have always been in my life so going to CFA was no different for me.”

She said CFA was an organisation where there were opportunities for men and women to achieve at whatever level and in whatever roles they aspired to.

“You don’t have to be on a truck, there is plenty of work off the fire ground whether you’re male or female,” she said.

While the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges CFA region boast the highest number of females within CFA, including several female brigade captains, Mrs Bigham said men were also well represented across the board.

“I have two of the best peers in the state in my region and they are men,” she said.

“It’s horses for courses. If you’re good at what you do and really want to do something, you strive to achieve no matter what it is and who you are.”

The CFA and her colleagues are enormously proud of firefighter Pat Bigham, in no small measure due to her welfare role.

“Pat continues to be behind training and development of CFA’s Peer Support Program, which now exists in every CFA district across Victoria,” CFA District 13 Operations Manager Dave Renkin said.

He said her inspiring leadership and outstanding commitment was being recognised through her induction to the Honour Roll.

“Her inclusion on this illustrious list, in the police and emergency services category, is a testament to her dedicated career and service to the community.”

Responding to induction into the Honour Roll, and to numerous previous awards, Mrs Bigham said it has never been about awards.

‘It’s bittersweet receiving these awards because my work consists of helping people at their lowest time,” she said.

“I don’t do what I do to receive awards.

I get back more than I can ever put in and that’s what I tell people who are thinking of joining CFA.”

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A team to build on - Back row, from left: Dominic Tesoriero, Sally Brennan, Jade de Valle, Tina Eason, Bronte den Toom, Jesse Laidlaw and Harley Lubeck. Front: Georgia Strahan, Pictures: KATH GANNAWAY Sarah Wilcox and Harriet Laidlaw. 165986

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By Kath Gannaway It’s 5 o’clock and Sarah Wilcox is sitting on the bench outside the Yarra Junction Football Club change rooms, having an early dinner with her two youngsters Jasper, 8, and Rosie, 7.

Oh ... and, McEwan, 8, who she’s looking after for a friend.

“Anything is possible,” she says when asked about the challenges of signing on with the fledgling Eagles’ women’s football team as a single mum.

As she packs up the lunch box and heads out for a kick to kick before training starts in earnest, there’s a sense that this is real grassroots women’s football.

Tina Eason is 37 and is venturing into women’s football for the first time ever. She comes from Queensland and is converting from the rugby culture she grew up with.

“First practice, I couldn’t kick or handball, now I can do both,” she says justifiably proud of her achievements; and it’s only the beginning.

“If I was younger I would have loved this ... and I could have done this,” she adds alluding to the opportunity for young women to make a real go at AFL. Georgia Strahan is the younger generation ‘doer’ at the club.

With the full backing of the club, she is leading the push for Yarra Junction to be a primemover in the Yarra Valley at a time when there is genuine opportunity for girls and women to play the game that has had a tensile-strength glass ceiling forever.

“We are passionate about leading the way for other clubs in our area,” she says.

“It’s clear from our end, and through AFL Vic and the league (AFL Yarra Ranges), that this club could easily become the central hub for women’s football in the Upper Yarra Valley.”

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And there’s the coach Dominic Tesoriero. The name is synonymous with football and netball in the valley.

He says girls bring a rawness and endeavour to the game.

“They play the way we used to play years ago ... some will love it, others will give it a go and that will be enough,” he said.

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Coach Dominic Tesoriero is enjoying a new challenge. 165986

Tina Eason is off to a flying start. 165986 Brennan says developing women’s football has been a priority.

“We’ve been very proactive in developing opportunities for women and this is an example of that,” she said There are no illusions however that cultivating from grassroots level in a club that has no juniors or an Under 18s, and has been battling for years to get adequate facilities for their netballers is going to be easy.

“We’ve got five netball teams that change in three toilets and share them with the public,” Georgia says.

Playing Saturday nights after the men’s competition would open up some opportunities, but without lights, that’s not an option. Trying to work out a fixture that doesn’t clash with the netball is another strategy.

“Men just say ‘I play footy on Saturday’, it’s not so easy for women juggling childcare and work,” Georgia observes.

Sally agrees. “The biggest thing stopping women who want to join any sport is childcare.

“We’re constantly trying to work out ways that women with children can be part of our club

Harriet Laidlaw is giving it a go. 165986

Sarah Wilcox in action.

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and participate, not just be on the edge of the ground watching men play sport while they watch the kids.”

Nonetheless, the mood at Yarra Junction is one of optimistic passion and determination.

The priority is to get a team together for season 2017, and they are looking for girls and women from across the Yarra Valley to have a go.

Training is on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5.30pm to 6.30pm at Yarra Junction oval.

Phone Georgia on 0425 459 370 for inspiration.

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Visitor information shutdown Visitor Information Centres at Healesville and Upper Ferntree Gully are set to close in June this year following a significant decrease in the number of walk-in visitor inquiries.

Yarra Ranges Tourism announced the decision following a detailed review of the role and function of the centres, including research that showed a substantial increase in online booking channels and a reduction of walk-in visitors.

Simon O’Callaghan, Yarra Ranges Tourism CEO, said that the rapid growth in online services has given tourists greater access to information and accommodation bookings for tourism operators in the area.

“The tourism sector has changed substantially over the past five years, with a variety of online travel agents such as Airbnb and Booking.com now available for people to plan their trips and book accommodation for any destination in the world,” he said.

Both Healesville and Upper Ferntree Gully Visitor Information Centres had experienced a steady decline in inbound calls and walk-in visitors which Mr O’Callaghan said had contributed to the decision.

“The two centres combined received inquiries from less than 0.01 per cent of the six million visitors who have come to our region over the past few years,” he said.

“In 2016, around 23,400 tourists visited the centres - down 33 per cent from three years ago. Inbound visitor calls also dropped by 58 per cent over the same period,” he said.

The research projects undertaken

by Tourism Victoria and the Victorian Tourism Industry in 2013 identified that locations close to Melbourne, including the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges, had some of the lowest patronage of all Visitor Information Centres in the state.

These statistics are in stark contrast to the growth which the Yarra Ranges Tourism visitor websites have been experiencing in recent years.

Visitdandenongranges.com.au and visityarravalley.com.au -which acts as an online visitor centre - has received more than 2.6 million annual page visits and seen a growth of 89 per cent in the past twelve months.

With the capacity to reach more than 2.3 million visitors annually through the Yarra Ranges Tourism social media sites, Mr O’Callaghan

The Upper Ferntree Gully Visitor Information Centre will be closing in June. 165966 believes that there is plenty of opportunity to utilise technology to expand and connect with tourists interested in visiting the Yarra Ranges.

“Visitation to the region has grown by 31 per cent over the past three years, and we have strong marketing and promotion strategies in place to support future growth,” he said.

For those who don’t use online channels for information there will still be the opportunity to access brochures in the form of static display stands which will be placed around a number of locations and include maps and other information.

The Healesville Visitor Information Centre is due to close in June. 165819 Pictures: DEREK SCHLENNSTEDT Mr O’Callaghan said that current volunteers will not be forgotten, and as part of the Yarra Ranges Tourism partnership with the Eastern Volunteer Resource Centre, volunteers would be matched with other volunteering opportunities in the community.

“We are partnering with Eastern Volunteer Resource Centre to help

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Help needed for shock victim

By Kath Gannaway The Yarra Valley community has rallied behind the family of a young Millgrove woman who is recovering in hospital after enduring a potentially lethal electric shock on Saturday 4 March.

A crowd-funding page has been set up with a target of $5000 to help the young family of four as they face a long road to recovery.

Haylee, 22, received the shock from a steel laundry sink which became live due to a damaged powerboard cord making contact with the sink.

Leading Senior Constable Kevin Bishop of Warburton Police said the accident happened around 7pm and said Haylee’s partner, Trent, with the assistance of a neighbour, commenced CPR until paramedics arrived.

Trent’s aunt, Gaynor Brown, made a heartfelt plea on social media on Saturday 11 March, saying the family desperately needs help to deal with the day-to-day impact of what she said was a terrible disaster.

Haylee was airlifted to The Alfred hospital with life-threatening injuries and put into an induced coma.

Ms Brown said while Haylee is slowly improving, the road ahead is filled with uncertainty and challenges, including financial pressures.

“Every minute Trent is not with Haylee, he is with the littlies, Elena,

almost three, and Marcie who is just 14 months old,” she said.

“He is so devoted to Haylee and the children and is overwhelmed with the response from people who have reached out to help,” she said.

She said she is enormously proud of her nephew.

“He is travelling back and forth to The Alfred every day to be with Haylee then coming home to look after the girls who are missing their mum and don’t understand where she is,” Ms Brown said.

“I just don’t want him to have to worry about finances.”

Ms Brown also made a plea for people to ensure they have safety switches installed in their houses.

The incident has prompted a like warning from Energy Safe Victoria (ESV) which is investigating the incident.

ESV’s Director of Energy Safety, Paul Fearon, said Haylee’s was the second near-fatal incident in Victoria this year caused by damaged electrical cords and he urged people to throw them away.

“Old or damaged powerboards, extension cords or any electrical product with a damaged power lead should never be used, especially in the vicinity of water,” Mr Fearon said.

“All household appliances should also be regularly inspected to ensure they are safe to use.”

Another link in Healesville’s railway history is about to be restored with refurbishment of the historic goods shed at the railway station.

Labor Upper Member for Northern Victoria, Jaclyn Symes, announced last week that works were underway with restoration including replacing the roof, restumping the building, and installing new guttering and downpipes.

Yarra Valley Railway, a volunteer group based at Healesville Station, manages the Yarra Glen-Healesville line as a tourist railway under a community lease, and Ms Symes said they plan to install a signal and telegraph workshop in the shed, which is currently used for storage.

Work is expected to be completed by the middle of the year.

“This project will return this building to its former glory, creating new opportunities for our local community to use it every day,” Ms Symes said.

“It will help to preserve our rail history and make sure the building continues to serve this thriving country community.”

The project will be managed by VicTrack, through the annual Heritage Program, which restores old railway buildings so they can be used by local communities.

A family photo -Trent with fiancee Haylee and children Elena and Marcie.

Picture: CONTRIBUTED Mr Fearon said ESV recommends that all houses have a residual current device (RCD) installed which provides an additional level of protection and can turn off the power in a fraction of a second.

The devices had been mandatory in new homes since the early 1990s, but Mr Fearon said older homes won’t have them unless the wiring has been upgraded.

A spokeswoman for Ambulance Victoria commended the actions taken to perform CPR saying it is known that

match each of them to new opportunities to stay connected in our community," he said.

“The support our volunteers have made to the local tourism community has been tremendous and has certainly made our decision to close the Visitor Information Centres very difficult."

the chances of survival are best when bystanders step into provide CPR and use public access defibrillation where available.

“Bystander CPR is a critical early step in the chain of survival and you don’t need to be a paramedic or medically trained to do it,” she said.

Thirty-two people have contributed to the gofundme campaign, raising $1730 in one day.

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Today, I’d like to talk to you about Sick Building Syndrome (SBS).

A condition whereby your home or work environment is a significant cause of poor health.

Fatigue, headache, insomnia, recurrent colds and allergy are just some of the symptoms caused by SBS. Your health could be adversely affected by things like poor air quality, off gassing plastics, mould, electromagnetic radiation and environmental carcinogens like pesticides.

It can explain why some people fail to respond to indicated treatments.

Do you wake up feeling tired no matter how much sleep you’ve had?

Or perhaps your existing symptoms got worse after moving into a new home or began, after you relocated?

Perhaps your symptoms resolve when you go away on holidays or leave the office?

If this rings a bell, it’s likely you’re experiencing SBS. Here are some points to help you figure out if your home or work building is a problem.

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Old carpets: Harbour dust, mites, moulds and chemical residues which play havoc on allergy and asthma sufferers.

Water exposure: Pooling, underground sources and leaks will produce mould - some of which is invisible. Mould is highly toxic to your respiratory system and will result in ongoing mucous production. It’s a cause of poor immunity and asthma-like illness.

Lack of sunlight: Fails to kill light-sensitive microbes and results in low vitamin D impeding immune function.

Electro-magnetic radiation: Microwaves, mobile phones, smart meters are listed as probable carcinogens.

Toxic exposure: Cleaning products, plastics, pesticides and insect sprays.

It’s quite comprehensive but there are things you can do to make a difference.

Test your soil - you don’t want to grow vegies or let your children play in tainted soil.

Remove clutter from under beds, desks, cars and clean out the fridge.

Replace old carpet and window coverings and use natural-based cleaning products.

Fix water leaks and address the cause of mould.

Use indoor plants to freshen the air and open windows.

Switch your mobile to flight mode and turn off the modem at night.

Move any beds next to smart meters.

These tips should get you started on a more healthy home.

Touch base with us on Facebook, if you’d like more help.

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Community Diary Refugee story Rural Australians for Refugees Healesville Group presents Constance on The Edge at The Memo on Sunday 19 March, at 3pm.

Filmed over 10 years, it is an unflinchingly honest portrayal of one refugee family’s story of settlement in Australia. Entry of $5 includes discussion and refreshments. Phone 0416 152 051.

Sew away plastic bags Join the Plastic Bag Free Healesville Group on Wednesday 15 March, from 10am to noon, at Healesville Uniting Church for a sewing bee sewing cloth bags to put in local shops as an alternative to plastic bags when people forget their own. BYO scissors and cloth if you have any. Phone Catherine 5962 1720.

Art show The Mount Evelyn and Yarra Valley Arts Society has an exhibition of members’ work at Mont De Lancey Historic Homestead in Wellington Road, Wandin North, until Sunday 26 March.

Open Wednesday to Sunday, from 10am to 4pm. Phone 9735 0638.

Creative art Healesville Living and Learning Centre’s classes include landscape oil painting - modern impressionist, and the art of fabric sculpture, using eco-friendly, non-toxic textile hardener to create beautiful sculptures. Phone 5962 5982.

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 0416 152 051.

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.

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The gallery is open seven days a week, 10am-4pm. Grass Breeze runs until 29 March. Phone 5966 9028.

Close The Gap

Healesville Girl Guides now meets at the Living and Learning Centre on Thursday nights, from 6pm to 7.30pm. Girls from six years old welcome. Inquiries charlotte@foxsoft.com.au

The Friends of Healesville Labyrinth and HICSA are hosting a free Close the Gap event on Sunday 19 March. Join in the “Heal Our Past, Build Our Future" Labyrinth Walk at the Railway Park at 11am, followed by a Welcome to Country at the Belonging Place Garden at HICSA, Badger Creek Road, at noon. Bush tucker barbecue and Indigenous singer/ songwriter Brett Lee. All welcome. Phone 5962 1720.

Tennis and bubbles Healesville Tennis Club is hosting their annual Ladies Tennis, Chicken and Bubbles Round Robin on Monday 27 March at Queen’s Park courts. Play commences at 9.15am for a 2pm finish. A great social fun day open to all with morning tea, lunch and a welcoming host club. Phone 5962 3639.

Waterwheel exhibition Grass Breeze a new exhibition of screenprints by Upper Yarra artist Mandy Warner has opened at The Waterwheel Gallery, 3400

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Haydn @ Healesville Join Orchestra Victoria members for a special Easter performance of Haydn’s The Seven Last Words of Our Saviour on the Cross - a seldom performed masterpiece of composition for string quartet, is the second in the Five on Fridays series of intimate chamber concerts in Yarra Ranges.

Performance Friday 31 March, at 7.30pm, at The Memo in Healesville. 1300 368 333.

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Big weekend for police

By Kath Gannaway Police across Yarra Ranges, and across the state, ramped up drug and alcohol testing over the long weekend as part of Operation Arid.

Along with alcohol and drug testing, Operation Arid focused on fatigue, speed, distraction and seatbelts, and ranuntil midnight on Monday 13 March.

Figures released on Friday showed that nearly half of all the drivers and riders who died during 2016 had drugs or alcohol in their system.

Some 206 drivers and riders lost their lives on Victorian roads last year, and 58 died with illicit drugs in their system - the highest number ever recorded.

And 43 were found to have been affected by alcohol.

Assistant Commissioner Doug Fryer said the increasing level of drug driving on Victorian roads was concerning, and warned road users that police would be out in force.

Leading Senior Constable Scott Lardner from Yarra Ranges Highway Patrol backed the AC’s ‘fair warning’ saying they would have a heightened and more visible presence across Yarra Ranges.

“People, locals and visitors, can expect to be breath-tested, drug-tested and pulled over if they’re speeding or driving in a reckless manner.

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Focus on drugs. 154225 “We often get calls from people drifting, so fatigue is an issue and the responsibility is on all drivers, especially if coming back from trips away.

“Break the trip up, factor in coffee stops and share the driving if you can,” he said.

Three people were killed and 150 people were injured in a long weekend last year that saw one in nine drivers testing positive to drugs.

“Drugs overtook alcohol as a causal factor in road deaths for the first time in 2014 and since then we’ve seen an increasing number of deaths on our roads due to drugs,” AC Fryer said.

Importantly, Victoria Police have very effective drug testing.

Along with alcohol and drug testing, Operation Arid will focus on fatigue, speed, distraction and seatbelts.

LSC Lardner urged Yarra Ranges drivers to stay safe and keep others safe on the roads.

Other areas identified as priorities during the operation this year are Bass Coast, Surf Coast, Wangaratta, Mornington Peninsula and East Gippsland.

“If you’re going away for over the weekend, all you’re doing is driving into someone else’s area who will be doing the same as us,” he said.

Anyone who sees dangerous driving on the road is urged to phone triple-zero.

History, never to be forgotten

By Derek Schlennstedt It’s a history which spans generations and one that should never be forgotten.

Australia’s history of wars span from the Boer War to Iraq, and Warburton RSL is presenting a timeline of events in an engaging and hands-on experience for local school students.

Last week six local schools were involved in a full day event at Millwarra Primary School in Millgrove which focused on educating Grade 5 and 6 students about the rich history of Australian war campaigns.

Warburton RSL education officer, Albert Grulke, organised the initiative which focused on providing a broader spectrum of Australian military history.

Albert said it was important not to glorify war, but provide awareness about the implications of war and educate younger generations about the battles Australia had been involved in and the people who were involved in them.

“It’s an integral part of Australia’s history, and we don’t want to glorify it, but rather educate and inform younger generations,” Albert said.

“How much do people know about the Boer War and earlier years? If we don’t talk and educate about it, it will be lost,” he said.

Three separate volunteer groups each presented on a different piece of Australian history, with some of the educators being veterans from Vietnam and Afghanistan.

Involved in the program was the Shrine of Remembrance education team, the Vietnam Vet-

Students from six local schools got to dress up in military clothing and learn about Australia's military history in an education program run by Warburton RSL. 165849 PICTURE: Derek Schlennstedt erans Education team, and the Young Veterans who focused on the peacekeeping/peacemaking and conflicts spanning from 1975 until the present day.

Aimed at engaging, involving and educating students, the program had several military uniforms and various artefacts on view for the students to look at.

The lucky students were even given the rare opportunity to wear real uniforms worn by soldiers in WWI, WW2, Vietnam and even Afghanistan.

“It was really interesting to learn about Australia’s history and the soldiers,” said Benson a Grade 6 student at Millwarra Primary School.

“I got to see artefacts and hold the bags they had, I really liked that as you could see what they had to wear and how heavy it was," he said.

Six Upper Yarra schools took part in the event including, Millwarra Primary School, Warburton Primary School, Gladysdale Primary School,

St Joseph’s School, Wesburn Primary School and Hoddles Creek Primary School.

Bendigo Bank helped provide funding for the event, which required buses and supplies for lunch.

Rod Barnard, principal of Millwarra Primary School said that the day had been important in giving the students a historical account that was told by genuine Veterans who were able to explain it in a personal and involving way.

“If we don’t educate the children in all of these military battles that have taken place over the years it’ll be lost to them - it’s part of our history and it’s a very significant part of our history, so it’s important they get the accurate facts of that history.

“Hearing from veterans - the people who lived and experienced that - it’s very special to hear them talk about it and the children enjoy hearing the stories told, the dressing up in the uniforms and the history,” he said.

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Mowles’ new brass band to lead them playing ‘The Girl I Left Behind Me’ to break all hearts.

Goodbye Jesse Farewell and thankyou (former Mail journalist) Jesse Graham.

I write to express my appreciation and gratitude to Jesse Graham and the excellent work he has done covering the local news since 2012.

He has covered stories with consideration and commitment to accuracy, balancing competing needs.

The Shire of Yarra Ranges is lucky to have acquired your skills.

Keep up the good work.

Jane Judd, Chum Creek.

RIP Splash. 165916 Healesville Guardian, 13 March, 1937 In Case You Didn’t Know!

Splash, the captive platypus belonging to Mr R. Eddie of Badger Creek died on Sunday night after surviving in captivity for over 1400 days and being seen by 1200 visitors. Members of the Leech Memorial Club were the last to see the animal alive.

Mr Eadie says he noticed that Splash was not as lively as usual in the morning but apparently recovered by the afternoon. He appeared to quite enjoy frolicking with the small mop which was his plaything.

When Mr Eadie went to the animal’s sleeping quarters on Monday morning he found him unaccountably dead. His body was sent to Sir Colin Mackenzie at Canberra.

Boys of the old Brigade, that is the fire brigade- departed on Monday morning to participate in the country firemen’s annual demo at Warrnambool. They made resplendent figures as they marched down Main Street to the station, with faces glowing, buttons shining and plenty of money in their pockets. They only needed Cr

Desal a dud Melbourne water storages are almost 70 per cent full, yet Premier Daniel Andrews still hopes to pump in 50 gigalitres from his faulty desal plant.

Daniel Andrews is determined to dump in his 50 gigalitre desal water just before the winter filling season starts.

At (State) Parliament’s Budget Outlook hearing on February 14, the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning confirmed it would take up to four months to deliver the desal order.

It is now autumn and winter rains will start filling the dams again, so Labor should cancel the water order and focus on getting a refund for customers.

DELWP also confirmed that in the last year, Melburnians paid more than $600 million in ‘service fees’ for a desal plant that doesn’t work.

Melburnians didn’t want a $24 billion desal plant, and they definitely didn’t need a $27 million water order this year. Daniel Andrews puts politics ahead of people, and households continue to foot the bill.

Christine Fyffe MP, State Member for Evelyn.

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Upper Yarra Mail, 16 March, 1995 Yarra Centre Support The Yarra Centre Fund-raising Steering Committee has again attracted the support of a philanthropic trust. Notification was received this week of a $5000 contribution from the Potter Foundation. This follows a $5000 gift voucher from Myers. Together with the response from businesses in the region the fund-raising drive is well on the way to bringing the centre closer to completion.

A busy week at Warburton Hospital Sue McConachy of Warburton gave birth to her first baby daughter Taylah Jude on 4 March 1995.

Tim Barry was born on 9 March. Tim is Sharon and Stephen Anderson’s first baby.

Ryley Monkhorst was born on 8 March. Ryley is the fourth son for Trudi and Damien of Woori Yallock and a brother for Brent, Ben and Zach.

Residents accept panel report on Warburton Resort proposal Warburton residents concerned about the proposed Warburton Mountain Resort have told council they accept the recommendations of the Amendment 33 Panel Report.

Resident Meredith Marr, speaking on behalf of the residents from Surrey Road, Dammans Road, Wellington Road, Sussex Street and Marlino Avenue Warburton said the residents did not feel secure with the recommendations that re-zoning occurs immediately.

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Kidney help close to home

By Derek Schlennstedt The kidney; its importance is paramount to the body’s overall health, but this bean-shaped internal organ is often forgotten or goes unnoticed.

Last week from 5-11 March, Kidney Health Australia held its annual ‘Kidney Health Week’ to raise awareness about chronic kidney disease which is prevalent across Australia, including in Yarra Ranges.

Kidney disease is responsible for more Australian deaths than prostate cancer, breast cancer, and road deaths, but despite these high statistics it remains relatively unknown and usually goes unnoticed.

Healesville’s Beverley Schmolling knows all too well the importance of kidney health. Her husband, Ken Schmolling passed away from the disease.

Also a key member of the Save Healesville Hospital group, Beverley was instrumental in ensuring new dialysis machines were placed at Healesville Hospital to reduce the travel time for patients who had to travel to Maroondah Hospital and even further for dialysis.

She says the new machines have made it much easier for those with chronic kidney disease who previously had to drive long distances to receive dialysis.

“You used to have to travel to Ferntree Gully, Maroondah, Monash and Peter James centre in Box Hill.

“You’d go three days a week, and it was a lot of travelling,” she said.

Kidney failure, which occurs when kidneys are unable to remove waste and balance fluids, requires constant monitoring and dialysis to remove waste and unhealthy water in the blood, a four to five hour procedure, three times per week.

Beverley Schmolling, a key member of the Save Healesville Hospital group was instrumental in getting six new dialysis machines brought to Healesville.

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Diabetes, high blood pressure, smoking, obesity, age, and family history all increase the possibility of developing chronic kidney disease.

Statistics by the Australian Bureau of Statistics have shown that 29.9 per cent of people over 18 and living in the Yarra Valley are obese and that 24 per cent have high blood pressure - both high-risk factors for kidney disease.

Eastern Health’s Healesville Hospital is urging people to take control of their health.

Matt Harvey Acting Operations Manager for Eastern Health Integrated Renal Services says that to reduce the impact and development of kidney disease it is important for people to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

“Maintaining a healthy lifestyle with regular exercise and healthy diet

Six new dialysis machines at Healesville Hospital have reduced travel times for a lot of local kidney disease sufferers. From left to right: Bernard McDermott, and nurse Alyson Wilkinson. 165959 is vital - this means reduced fats, reduced salts and drinking plenty of fluid; two to three litres per day,” he said.

While the focus is on reducing the number of people who develop the disease, those living in the Healesville and surrounding areas have only positive comments on the convenient and close location to receive dialysis treatments.

Bernard McDermott, a patient at Healesville hospital who lives in Yarra Junction, says the new facilities have

made it much easier for him to receive treatment and that it had a wonderful community feel to it.

“It’s wonderful, close to home and it really is marvellous, there is great staff, we even get sandwiches from the local bakery and everything is just really hunky-dory.”

“There’s a really nice community feel to it and it isn’t like the big busy hospitals we were having to go to before,” he said.

Mr Harvey said Kidney Awareness

Week was a fantastic opportunity to highlight the importance of kidney health, and he urged people to constantly monitor their kidney health on an ongoing basis by seeing a GP. “We suggest seeing a GP and getting a blood test annually which will give you an indication of your kidney function.

“It’s a great week to raise awareness but it’s also something that people need to be aware of on an ongoing basis,” he said.

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Multicultural feasting

By Kath Gannaway Locals and visitors enjoyed a feast of culture and community at the second Benvenuti Festival in Seville East on Sunday 13 March.

The festival, hosted by the Yarra Valley Italian Cultural Group and the held at Killara Estate, drew good crowds with an increasing number of people making their way to the valley from around Melbourne.

Award-winning country music singer, Kayla Dwyer, was a popular guest performer, along with the Kalula Ukulele Band, Indian dancers, Celtic pipes, Swedish folk music, Australian poetry and ballads creating the multi-cultural celebration that the festival promotes.

Other highlights included an exhibition of pyrography by Joseph Galloway and cooking, tapestry and bonsai demonstrations.

Organising committee member Luigi Fotia said the festival was a

great success with people staying for a good part of the day just relaxing and enjoying the entertainment and children’s activities, along with the local wines and produce.

Mr Fotia said an interview with Tony Tadio on Italian Radio prompted a number of new visitors from across Melbourne.

“A lot of people said they never knew a place like this (Killara Estate) existed and said they will be back,” Mr Fotia said.

“We had Tonia Todman doing the cooking demonstrations and another group of Italian girls from Pascoe Vale and Essendon areas who had so much fun demonstrating their pastas and recipes.”

Proceeds of the gold-coin-donation entry fee were still being tallied as the Mail went to press, but Mr Fotia said he believed the Seville CFA would be very happy with the generosity of people.

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Burn notice for the hills

By Kath Gannaway The first of the autumn-planned burns started on Friday, 10 March with Forest Fire Management Victoria and CFA crews conducting planned burns at Lysterfield Park and at Silvan on Saturday.

Burns are planned for the Upper Yarra Valley and Powelltown early this week with Healesville area also indicated for potential burns in the 10-day forecast.

DELWP have warned that smoke may be visible in the Yarra Valley, Dandenong Ranges and the outer south-eastern suburbs.

Assistant Chief Fire Officer, Chris Eagle, said: “These planned burns represent the first few across the greater Melbourne region during the autumn-planned burning season.

“Forest Fire Management Victoria and CFA crews conduct planned burns to reduce bushfire risk to communities and the environment,” Mr Eagle said.

He said the burns only go ahead when the weather and other conditions are right, so plans can change.

To find out if smoke indicates a planned burn or a fire, visit emergency.vic.gov.au, check the VicEmergency App or call the VicEmergency Hotline on 1800 226 226.

For information on when planned burns are happening, and where, go to www.vic.gov.au/plannedburn.

Other options are to access the Planned Burn Notification System (PBNS), which is an opt-in system that can send an SMS or email message prior to a burn being carried out and when it is in progress, and/or download the VicEmergency app or call VicEmergency on 1800 226 226.

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MARKET SCENE Celebrating 30 years at Woori A Mail News Advertising Feature

Woori Community House is celebrating 30 years of providing services and support to the WHYLD community.

Therefore, they are holding a combined Woori Open Day, market day and 30th birthday celebration.

The event will be held on Saturday 25 March from 10am to 2pm.

Join in to celebrate this milestone at Woori Community House, the car park in front of the building, and at WYTAG Reserve.

Be involved in finding out what they have to offer.

Get involved or hold a stall; call 5964 6857.

There will be food, information and market stalls available.

Also, lots of ‘free’ activities such as face-painting, jumping castles, Hillcrest CFA, smoke house, as well as target practice, and donkey rides for the children.

Cr Jim Child will open proceedings at 10.15am, with ‘free’ cupcakes from Woori Community House to celebrate the initiative of locals 30 years ago, in instigating the Neighbourhood House.

Local band Blind Creek Rhythm and Blues Review will provide great music and a chance to dance in the car park.

Come and see the Mad Max car on display.

Local radio station Yarra Valley FM will be doing live roaming broadcasts throughout the day.

Vantage Point Care is providing toys to purchase at a great price, as well as a turn on the jumping castle for free.

The Mad Max car, which will be on display at the event. 151044 Another free jumping castle opportunity is provided by Peter Charleton which will be available on the WYTAG Reserve.

Come and find out more information about the programs at Woori Community House and how you can get involved in their local community groups, such as WYTAG and WHYLD. Australian Great War Association will have some local members avail-

able to answer your questions to explore your interest in war history.

Information on Woori Murals will be available, as well as the last chance to order your Billy G’s Cookie Dough in time for Easter.

Eastern Regional Library Mobile service will be available from 10am to noon, so you can return your items, borrow new ones or join up.

Want to learn the skills of Poi?

There will be a Fire Twirling, Staff and Poi Demonstrations and a ‘free’ workshop from 11am to 1pm on the WYTAG Reserve.

WHYLD is seeking volunteers to learn and perform the art of Fire Dance for the Winter Warming Event.

Come along and become involved in this event!

For your opportunity to be in a live stream and You Tube clip, come along

early, because Yarra Ranges Life TV will be recording from 10am to 11am.

Thanks go to Rod, Woori Butcher Shop, for the delicious sausages, for the yummy sausage sizzle; and to all participating and working together to provide this event.

For further information, contact Woori Community House on 5964 6857.

Come along and ind out what’s on offer in your local community.

Live music from local band Blind Creek!

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Festival that shows off our best ECOSS has once again plotted, planned and concocted another amazing Ecotopia festival.

This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s festival is promising to be even bigger, brighter and more funpacked than ever.

Nature Tourism is the theme this year, celebrating the great natural wonders that this valley has to offer.

This festival is brimming over the edges with an incredible array of activities and entertainment.

The Giant Pumpkin stage has a brilliant collection of performers, including: local favourite Little Giants, the Zaar Bellydancers, vibrant drumming group Ballistixs and The Fbomb (formally Full Fat -less fat more bang).

They have the Skylarks coming from the hills, and the Dr Crask and his swinging elixir to get you jiving, and the Phosphenes with their quirky take on love, politics and being invisible.

As always, the recycled fashion parade will showcase the latest trends in recycled fashion that will have you running to your rubbish bins to create your next season wardrobe.

This year, Ecotopia festival has a bush survival tent where workshops will run-

ning all day on what to take, eat and sleep under when you out in the bush.

Learn navigation skills, identify whose poo is whose, and what to do should you have the unfortunate experience of getting bitten by a snake.

Join an African drumming circle, sing with an acapella group, dance on The Green stage, create your own jewellery, learn about beekeeping, woodwork, gardening and - after all that - go have yourself a massage at the healing space.

Also for the kids, adventure playgrounds will be there with their flying foxes and tree swings.

Make a puppet with the trash puppets, get your face painted, dance silent disco style in a giant bubble, cuddle a snake, explore a hot air balloon (anchored) and play with clay at the community pottery studio.

As always, there will be a big eco market bringing the best of sustainability initiatives to this town.

See you there.

The Ecotopia Festival will be held on Sunday 26 March, from 10am to 4pm, at Yarra Junction Parklands.

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BIG FAMILY LIVING SET on just under one acre, this exceptional home of well over 30 plus squares under roofline will appeal to the growing family that is looking for space and convenience.

It offers five large bedrooms plus a feature en suite and walk-in wardrobe to the master, loads of living space with four separate areas, a formal dining room, family room, lounge room and living room and meals area.

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2534 Warburton Hwy Yarra Junction $360,000 plus The Making of Something Special!

Set on just under half an acre of sloping land with magniicent views from anywhere on the block this 3 bedroom renovator just needs some love and care to get some sparkle back again! Dual access is a massive bonus from McOwan Crescent at the rear of the property and leaves plenty of room for your garage/workshop (STCA). Location here is everything! Directly opposite the iconic Yarra Rail Trail, bus stop a minutes walk down the road and all the comforts of the Yarra Junction Hub of shopping, doctors and coffee shops are only 10 minutes walk away! You canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get better than that! Extras include established gardens and shrubs and an easy access horse shoe drive at the front for all your parking needs. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget the hammer and paint brush and start reaping the rewards on this one!

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A Wonderful Home for Families and Entertainers

4 Bedrooms on the banks of the Yarra River

Perfectly located for the family, perfectly designed for the entertainer! This home has a really lovely feel with spacious living room, kitchen is zoned to service the family and the outdoor entertaining area, offering a large island bench and plenty of cupboard space. The home is serviced by natural gas ducted heating and air conditioning and there are 3 good sized bedrooms, with the option of a 4th bedroom, large master bedroom with ensuite and walk in robe.

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.

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Two for the Price of One An excellent and unique investment opportunity on offer here with 2 separate homes currently leased and returning $490.00 per week combined. Home 1 offers 2 bedrooms, lounge room, dining area and a carport and home 2 offers 3 bedrooms also with lounge room, dining area and a separate carport as well. Ideally positioned just metres from public transport and a short stroll to the Warburton Trail. A superb long term investment with a great return.

(24hrs notice is required for inspections)

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35 Old Don Rd Don Valley

$750,000 plus

5 Acre Hobby Farm in Beautiful Don Valley Located in a quiet and peaceful position this gently undulating property enjoys tranquil mountain views and is ideal for all activities. The property offers two dwellings the main one a spacious contemporary home which boasts two large living zones plus garage converted to a rumpus room. With three bedrooms, master with built in robe and ensuite the home is a comfortable retreat. Mostly cleared with two large paddocks and boasting a lovely dam where you can relax under the pine tree in a breezy and peaceful spot, watching the goldish jump out for bread, maybe spot the turtles living in the water, or the visiting herons. Extras include slow combustion wood heater, reverse cycle A/C and much more. The second dwelling is in poor condition but offers a wonderful opportunity. The land offers an organic veggie patch, fruit trees including avocado plus loads shedding.

Contact: Tony Fanfulla 0419 870 513 Inspection: Sat 12:30-1:00pm (Photo ID Required)

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$450,000 plus

Big Family Living, Close to Town

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Set on just under 1 acre this exceptional home will appeal to the growing family looking for space and convenience. Offering 5 large bedrooms plus a feature ensuite and walk in robe to master, loads of living space with 4 separate areas, a formal dining room, family room, lounge room and living room and meals area. Wood heating, ducted heating and evaporative cooling offer year round comfort. Sparkling above ground pool plus ample car accommodation.

This home is like something out of a story book oozing character and that charming feel we would all love to come home to. Inside two stories of cosy yet spacious living, all three bedrooms are very generously sized with built in robes, the master has a picturesque balcony - a lovely spot to overlook your gardens and some mountain views. Two bathrooms for your convenience, plenty of storage throughout the home and a lovely kitchen with plenty of cupboards.

Contact: David Carroll 0419 539 320 Inspection: Sat 12:00-12:30pm (Photo ID Required)

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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.

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Peter Robinson 0419 543 341 31 years

Sam Price 0438 795 190 7 years

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Even the laundry is huge and has loads of cupboard space and drying racks.

Downstairs there is an enormous kitchen/ meals/ living area overlooking the paddocks and out to the mountains.

There are also two additional living areas downstairs which include three separate areas to entertain or for everyone in the family to have their own space.

The home has polished boards downstairs and floating floor upstairs and there are two split systems.

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Yarra Valley FOR SALE

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Festival pumps up the volume

By Kath Gannaway Rock bands Oz and Ruckus and indi-pop band One More Weekend have been announced as the killer live music line-up for this year’s Yarra Junction Music Festival.

The family-orientated festival on Friday night, 31 March, is a fund-raiser for the Yarra Junction Football Netball Club, with 10 per cent of ticket sales supporting the local CFA. Organiser Georgia Strahan said the 2017 festival had built on the inaugural festival last year and promises to be a great opportunity for local people and people from right across the

Yarra Valley to get together for a fun-filled night.

The festival includes market stalls, an appetising selection of food vans, roving performer Astrid Mendez and free face painting and jumping castle for the kids.

Mick Abrey from Ruckus and Mark Taggart from Oz caught up with Georgia and club secretary Sally Brennan for some pre-festival planning and said they were looking forward to a great night on stage.

Both bands are renowned for their support of community groups over the years.

“We get to play and have fun, but the benefit is for the

community and that’s always a good thing,” Mick said.

Sally said it was great to have the support of local bands.

“Both music and football are powerful tools in the community for bringing people together,” she said.

The festival will run from 5pm to 10pm at the Yarra Junction football ground on Friday 31 March.

Tickets are $10 with children under 12 free and can be purchased online at www.trybooking.com or at the ground on the day.

For more information phone Georgia on 0425 459 370.

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Squaring up for the kids

By Kath Gannaway Quilt lovers of all kinds will have two days to indulge in the annual Patchwork Collections Friendship Group Quilt Show at Coldstream this coming weekend.

The show will be held on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 March among beautiful gardens, with a huge variety of quilts for sale and the group’s famous Devonshire teas to enjoy.

Group member Pat Biggs said the event would raise money for quilt materials such as fabric, wadding, backing and threads, all of which are transformed by group members into amazing quilts for patients at the Royal Children’s Hospital.

The quilts, which are made as part of the Victorian Quilters Snuggly Quilts Program, are designed to appeal to boys and girls of all ages, including teenagers, who love having their own quilt, and who own them for life.

The program donates between 160 and 200 quilts to the Royal Children’s Hospital each month. Visitors will be able to take part in a raffle for a beautiful quilt and quilters can purchase fabric for half price from the trading table.

The Patchwork Collections Friendship Group Quilt Show will be held at 7 Maddens Lane, Coldstream, from 10am to 4pm each day. For more information, call Pat on 0418 993 428 or Anne on 0417 017 067.

Fire up and give it a twirl

By Kath Gannaway There are lots of reasons you might want to learn the techniques Poi and Fire Twirling.

And, one of them is quite simply that it’s enormous fun!

WHYLD Community Group is running a series of free workshops over the next few months based on developing skills in Poi, Staff and Fire Twirling.

WHYLD member Meryl Knoll, said the ultimate aim is to develop an awesome performance for Winter Warming 2017, but added that for anyone who may not wish to take part in a public performance, there is pressure

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Anyone is welcome to join, but children will need parental permission.

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“Poi spinning can have a range of health benefits such as stretching, strengthening, joint flexibility and improved muscle tone of arms, wrists and fingers,” Meryl said.

“Because it uses both sides of the brain it can also improve hand-eye co-ordination and bilateral motor skill.”

Cultivating patience and persistence, increased confidence and self-esteem, relieve stress ... all good reasons to get twirling, but most of all, it can be great fun.

The free workshops are the

Logan is a near-perfect swansong for Hugh Jackman’s iconic portrayal of the Wolverine/Logan character.

Logan follows an old, weary Logan (Jackman) who is entrusted with the protection of Laura (Dafne Keen), a young girl with his same mutant powers.

The film maintains tense forward momentum, with Logan and his friends evading a ruthless biotech company

hunting Laura, but the film is primarily a sombre, even heartbreaking character drama.

A major theme of Logan is family, with Logan taking care of the senile Professor X (Patrick Stewart) and begrudgingly bonding with Laura.

It is deeply poignant to watch Logan take on these responsibilities while rejecting the life they could give him, as he believes he does not deserve happiness.

The action is all the more powerful for its relative sparseness, its graphic brutality - full of bloody dismemberments and decapitations - and the inherent suspense

of Logan’s failing condition.

As Logan’s healing factor is slowly degrading with age, every fight becomes a pitched, bloody struggle, and Jackman delivers an exemplary performance as a near-immortal man finally confronting, with both fear and relief, his own mortality.

Stewart provides cantankerous levity as Professor X, and newcomer Keen conveys remarkable confidence and maturity while being a fierce dynamo in the action scenes.

A gory, meditative character drama was a risky move for the X-Men franchise, but it paid off in spades.

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RSL has got the lot on five acres Set on five acres in picturesque surrounds, overlooking Mount Donna Buang, Upper Yarra RSL is a family friendly, warm and welcoming bistro and bar - open seven days.

Call in for a cold drink, coffee, or wonderful food; with great service provided by their friendly staff.

The sub-branch has been updated and expanded.

They are undergoing further renovations, with a new bar under construction (the current works will have no effect on the services they provide).

The bistro is open seven days a week for lunch and dinner, and bookings are ‘essential’.

The aim of the RSL is to provide assistance to current and ex-servicemen and women, and their dependents, while also supporting their members and local community.

They are a registered not-for-profit organisation, with any profits returned to the community in various ways, including assistance to local community groups, schools, kindergartens, sporting clubs and community members in need.

Anzac Day is approaching, which is their biggest fund-raiser for the year.

They are always looking for volunteers to sell badges.

If you would like to offer some time, please contact the sub-branch.

Your support of the subbranch helps them to support your community!

Call on 5967 1771 to book for lunch or dinner, or pop in for cold drinks, hot coffee and a relaxed catchup with friends from 10am, seven days a week.

Become a member and enjoy benefits, including discounts on food and beverage, and entry into state and local promotions and many other advantages.

Membership is only $40 per calendar year; pay for three years and get a discount of $30!

Eat, drink and play at Upper Yarra RSL! Call or email for information on group bookings, functions or services they provide.

Opening hours: Sunday - Wednesday, 10am - 10.30pm; Thursday - Friday, 10am - noon; Saturday, 10am - 11.30pm.

Inquiries to (03) 5967 1771 or upperyarrrsl@bigpond.com.

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By Chris Anderson YVCA All but one of the semi-finals in the Yarra Valley Cricket Association have been run and won, with the action across the weekend befitting of finals action.

In DJ Strachan Shield action, Warburton-Millgrove and Mount Evelyn maintained their status as the best two sides in the competition as they both booked their places in next weekend’s grand final.

In contrasting games, both sides had to find their way there.

Warburton-Millgrove brushed aside their Round 14 loss to Mount Evelyn with a comprehensive victory against Yarra Junction.

Batting out your overs is the key to any cricketing contest, and this proved to be the defining difference between the two teams.

The Burras opened the game with the bat and controlled the contest from ball one.

An attacking opening stand from David (84) and Ben (71) Lever had the home side on the front foot with an exciting century partnership.

Even with the loss of the pair, and some tightening of the screws from the Yarra Junction bowlers, the Burras middle-order kept things flowing.

Contributions from Liam Barnard and Tim McKail through the middle overs, and a blistering finish from Mick Walker (65) on day two, ensured the home side were in complete control of the contest after their innings of 8/315.

With the task in front of them, the Eagles couldn’t muster the resistance, or the patience, to have a decent crack at the big total.

Star batsman Kane Jones finds the fence. 165967 Mick Walker (4/29) and David Lever (3/40) completed impressive individual finals efforts as they gave the visitors no sniff of a victory push.

Burra Daniel Lever put the cream on the cake with two wickets of his own as they bundled out a disappointing Eagles outfit for 86.

Mount Evelyn’s task against Woori Yallock was in complete contrast to that of the semi-finals.

The Mounters started day one in a flurry with the bat, as their top order led by Daniel Giblin (57) and Kane Jones (56) blasted their way to a blistering start.

The Woori boys kept to their task, and with quick wickets before the tea interval, they negated the home team’s attacking flair.

Simon Young (5/77) and Zac Staggard (4/19) then proceeded to wipe through a lacklustre Mount Evelyn tail to restrict the damage to 196.

The Woori Yallock openers of Paul

Broussard and Mick Dwyer then patiently navigated the visitors to 0/46 to take day one honours.

The war of attrition continued on day two as neither the Woori Yallock openers, or their Mount Evelyn counterparts gave an inch.

When the deadlock was finally broken, with the score on 54, a staggering 43 overs had passed, highlighting the struggle between bat and ball.

Dwyer and captain Ryan Smith continued the resistance, but with the score continuing to stagnate, the wicket of Dwyer opened the door for the Mounters to capitalise in the shadows of the tea interval.

Three quick wickets followed as the Tigers’ resistance started to falter with the score at 5/84.

The experience of Smith and Troy Murphy then combined.

With them able to navigate their team through the tea interval, and well into the second session of play, the

game looked set for a thrilling finish.

A disastrous run-out of Smith, when runs had started to flow from the captain’s bat, proved to be a fatal blow.

Murphy continued to attack.

While he was at the wicket, the Tigers still held hope of victory; but with wickets falling around him, and his stroke-play falling short, the innings was wrapped up for 141.

Priding themselves on their fielding, the pick of the plays for the Mounters was their two run-outs at crucial points in the day’s play, as their bowlers toiled manfully across more than 90 overs.

Gareth Fraser (3/29) took out the bowling honours, but extended spells from Kane Jones 2/24 off a remarkable 30 overs (including 18 maidens) and Chris Anderson 2/45 off 23 overs kept things in check early.

So this leaves us with a tantalising grand final match-up between the competition’s best performed teams this season, Warburton-Millgrove and Mount Evelyn.

Both teams fought out an exciting Round 14 clash just a week ago.

Despite Mount Evelyn taking the honours, the minor premiers gained plenty out of the one day fixture.

Both teams are capable of big scores with the bat, and with plenty of stroke-makers, this bodes well for an exciting brand of cricket across the two days.

DJ Strachan Shield Warburton-Millgrove 8/315 (David Lever 84, B Lever 71, M Walker 65) defeated Yarra Junction 86 (M Walker 4/29, David Lever 3/40, Daniel Lever 2/9); Mount Evelyn 196 (D Giblin 57, K Jones 56, B Jones 31, G Fraser 24, S Young 5/77, Z Staggard 4/19) defeated Woori Yallock 141 (R Smith 32 T Mur-

phy 30 P Broussard 29 M Dwyer 23 G Fraser 3/29 K Jones 2/24 C Anderson 2/45).

RA Finger Trophy Gruyere 285 (A. Waixel 110, J. Carrol 72, T. Kear 4/70, W. Trotter 3/96) d Hoddles Creek 159 (G. Derix 49, M. Jones 33, R. Prouse 7/58); Healesville 5/136 (52ov) (B. Horner 33, W. Maile 26, J. Lawry 25, D. Sharp 3/26, D. Whelan 2/35) (play 23 overs, Monday) v Coldstream 9/253 (S. Phillips 85, L. Doughty 55, A. Pearce 3/25, L. Chandler 3/46).

C Grade Seville 150 (R. Pearse 54, G. Frankovic 28, A. Kay 27 M. Sinnott 4/32, M. Oakley 2/32) def by Wandin 8/151 (G. Foden 42, J. Oakley 27*, A. Kay 4/39, G. Foster 3/58); Mount Evelyn 117 (D. Westaway 46, J. Williams 25, S. Thompson 6/24) d Powelltown 110 (J. Long 24, B. Dunn 20, R. Shepherd 7/49, T. Williams 2/44).

D Grade Wandin 222 (J. Freeman 74, D. Trembath 62, A. Robertson 4/28, A. Randall 2/30) d Hoddles Creek 144 (A. Stern 43, M. Robertson 40, D. Wallace 4/36, D. Trembath 3/33); Coldstream 4/126 (A. Cummins 31*, S. Bethell 31, D. Evans 23, B. Creedy 23, T. Pilton 2/43) d Yarra Junction 119 (T. Pilton 26*, B. Thomas 25, P. McArdle 3/12, A. Cummins 3/30, B. Creedy 2/20).

One Day Grade Coldstream 63 (T. Gleeson 2/2, L. Ronalds 2/8, C. Piggott 2/15) def by Marysville 0/74 (J. Darkin 37*, B. Norman 33*); Powelltown 8/159 (B. Simpson 44*, P. Dunne 28*, K. Dunne 28, P. Doughty 3/23, D. Moore 2/12) def by Wandin 7/164 (P. Doughty 43*, D. Hummer 39, L. Sinnott 26, A. Clark 2/13, K. Dunne 2/13).

Club celebrating 50 years of Burras’ history The Warburton-Millgrove Football Netball Club will celebrate its 50-year anniversary during the 2017 season, with several reunion functions planned.

It has been 50 years since the Warburton and Millgrove football clubs amalgamated in 1967.

All past and present players and

coaches, committee persons and supporters, are invited along during the forthcoming season to help celebrate this wonderful event in the club’s history.

Decade functions will be held on the following dates at the club home games:

April - Round 3 v Upwey-Teco- · 17 June - Round 9 v Gembrook· 29 ma - 2007-2016 (including 2007 Cockatoo - 1977-1986; reserves premiership and B Grade · 1 July - Round 11 v Healesville netball premiership reunion); 1967-1976.

May - Round 4 v Wandin - 1997The final 50 Year Reunion Gala · 62006; Dinner Function, celebrating all five June - Round 7 v Emerald - 1987- decades, will be held on 19 August · 31996; Round 17 v Woori Yallock.

All interested past and present club members can register their interest via the club’s website www.burras.com.au, or contact either Steve Noonan 0408 989 567 steve.noonan@yvv.com.au or Garry Lewis 0407 540 234 lewisgg@ bigpond.com.

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By Kath Gannaway With a history dating back almost 130 years, Healesville Tennis Club is working hard to ensure tennis plays an active role in community sport in Healesville.

With 10 courts, six at Queen’s Park and four at the Don Road Sporting Complex, the club caters for club members, locals and visitors who just want to have a casual hit.

On Monday, 27 March, the club will host its Annual Ladies’ Tennis Chicken and Bubbles Round Robin at the beautiful Queen’s Park courts.

The tournament is suitable for all ages and standards, including beginners, and is a great way to experience social tennis ... and a great lunch.

A free all-inclusive program over four Sunday morning sessions starts on Sunday, 2 April at 11am for anyone interested in trying the sport - all abilities, all ages ... everyone!

On Monday 1 May, a Beginner Mums/Ladies Program starts over five weeks with free childcare.

The club is currently running the Community Hot Shot program, a six-week, after school family tennis program aimed at families

Tennis for all ages and abilities, from left: Chloe, Leila, Bodie, Manny, Annie, Isaac, Harrison and Ava. 165603 Picture: ROB CAREW with children four to 12 years old.

Club president Kathy Cameron said the club is very keen to see more people enjoying the game and the club’s excellent facilities and is encouraging

suitable for beginners and more experienced players and for all ages on Tuesday morning and evening, with veterans encouraged to have a hit, and a Wednesday morning ladies’ social.

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women to revisit their love of the game, or discover for the first time just how much fun tennis can be by coming along to any or all of the programs.

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WARBURTON BOWLS Warburton 1 played Bayswater 1 at home on Saturday in the semi-final and won convincingly 100 to 54 in superb conditions to set up the decider on Sunday against Blackburn 1.

Rink scores: B. Woods 35/7, P. Woods 26/13, J. Brookes 18/19 and J. Van Der Zweep 21/15.

Sunday’s grand final at Mooroolbark was tricky with a swirling wind testing all the bowlers.

They led for most of the game before Blackburn staged a comeback in the second half.

However, the team steadied at the end, after Blackburn 1 drew level, to win 82 to 70 and earn the right to be promoted up to Division 1 next season.

Congratulations to every player for a wonderful team performance.

Rink scores: B. Woods 29/14, P. Woods 19/21 (after trailing 5/15 at the break), J. Brookes 16/24 and J. Van Der Zweep 18/11.

They now play off for the White Flag, the overall Champion of Division 2.

All the very best!

The Greenlow Medal Vote Count saw Peter Summers winning overall with 136 votes.

The Most Valuable Players for each team: Warburton 1 - Jeremy Brookes; runners-up Brendan Woods and Jason Van Der Zweep; Warburton 2 - Peter Summers; runner-up Graham Wynd; Warburton 3 - Tyler Van Der Zweep; runnerup Don Janetski.

The Presentation Evening will be held on Friday 21 April at the clubrooms.

To assist with catering, bookings are essential.

Intra-club competitions are progressing steadily and must be finalised by 17 March.

Congratulations to Jason Van Der Zweep, who won the Minor Club Championship Final against Shaun Mahoney in a very close contest.

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SUDOKU No. 4126

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CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 7464 - SOLUTIONS Across - 6, Firm promise. 7, Pi-n-t. 8, Abst-ruse. 9, Pleads. 10, Saucer (anag). 12, St-ates. 15, S-tr-eam. 17, Colonise. 19, A-v-id. 20, Past and gone.

Down - 1, Pro-tract. 2, Sprays. 3, Ho-u-ses. 4, (lat)t-i-er.

5, Tes-sie. 6, Frill (thrill). 11, Unr-eason. 13, Troupe (anag).

14, Spira-l. 15, Spe-ed-y. 16, Al-i-c-e. 18, O-us-t.

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Solution No.4126

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3x3 square contains the digits 1 to 9

DOWN 1. Lengthen, for the leaflet (8). 2. Waters the flowers (6).

3. Accomodates the pipes with a bend inside (6). 4. Row with one in the latter half (4). 5. She’ll put up with you speaking in German (6). 6. Kick the cockney got from the ornamentation (5). 11. Run off as one comes out, showing lack of sense (8). 13. The performers going off to Peru (6). 14. Going round Paris hectically, finally left (6). 15.

Quick! A man has fallen into the river! (6). 16. The girl I caught taking a drink out (5). 18. Put out at having to stand to let us in (4).

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6. A guarantee from the company? (4,7). 7. Measure and put a quarter into the hole (4). 8. Has a stab at performing the trick, which is puzzling (8). 9. Asks one please to put the clues on the preceding page (6). 10. With a curse, breaking the china (6). 12. Says, by the way, the seat folds up (6). 15. Put right back into the same swirling water (6).

17. People pass and one is bothered (8). 19. Keen to help, catches a number (4). 20. Twice over (4,3,4).

DOWN 1. Lengthen, for the leaflet (8). 2. Waters the flowers (6).

Clues catches a number (4). 20. Twice over (4,3,4).

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DOWN ACROSS Cryptic CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 7464 1. Reptile (8) Sherry (11) ACROSS

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CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 7464

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DOWN Reptile (8) Conflict (6) Wine (6) Gasp (4) Doorway (6) Entertain (5) Plant (8) Rummage (6) Zodiac sign (6) Hate (6) Crack (5) Church (4)

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ACROSS Sherry (11) Pursue (4) Annoy (8) Amend (6) Struggle (6) Agreement (6) Soak (6) Destitute (8) Row (4) Cautious (11)

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QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7464 - SOLUTIONS Across - 6, Amontillado. 7, Hunt. 8, Irritate. 9, Revise.

10, Tussle. 12, Assent. 15, Drench. 17, Bankrupt. 19, Tier.

20, Circumspect.

Down - 1, Tortoise. 2, Strife. 3, Claret. 4, Pant. 5, Portal.

6, Amuse. 11, Sweetpea. 13, Search. 14, Taurus. 15, Detest. 16, Cleft. 18, Kirk.

Quick Clues

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CROSSWORD No. 7464 QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7464

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Classic cars and bikes are showcased in a beautiful setting at Healesville. 163836

Eyes on $100,000 target

By Kath Gannaway

Each year this event raises thousands of dollars for local causes and charities with last year’s proceeds going to purchase a vital signs monitor for Lilydale Day Oncology, and to support Bridge Builders, Badger Creek Men’s Shed and Monbulk CFA. Over the years the show has also supported Healesville Hospital and Healesville Scouts, among other groups.

Gates open at 8am for entrants with a fee of $15 for show cars and bikes.

The public is welcome from 10am with $5 entry, children under 16 free.

Visit www.facebook.com/ mountaindistrictcarandbikeshow for updates.

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The Mountain District Car and Bike Show will move into its second decade with a spectacular show planned for Sunday, 19 March.

Pegasus Rod and Custom Club has come on board this year, teaming up with founders and long-time organisers of the event, Jacqueline and Greg Sheppard, to ensure the 11th show will not only be a spectacular day for exhibitors and visitors, but will see the $100,000 target busted.

Their 10th show last year raised $14,000, just $1000 short of the $100,000 target for funds raised over the decade.

The Healesville Sporting Complex in Don Road will once again transform into a sea of colour and chrome as hundreds of cars and bikes file onto the lakeside oval.

The show has become a popular event not only with car and bike enthusiasts, but for local and visiting families who come down to look over the fantastic display of hot rods, classic, custom and vintage cars and bikes, and to enjoy the live music and grab a bite to eat.

One major change this year is that there will be no pre-registration of vehicles - just rock up at the gate and pay your money to be eligible for some great trophies and prizes.

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