Mail - Ferntree Gully Mail - 27th November 2018

Covering the Dandenongs in the Yarra Ranges & Cardinia Shires Tuesday, 27 November, 2018

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Christmas in the Yarra Ranges

CHRISTMAS IN EMERALD

Barry Plant Emerald hopes for even more donations this year.

A snapshot of last year's food drive efforts.

Festive food drive starts Barry Plant Emerald has once again teamed up with local community groups to help families in need at Christmas.

Its food drive appears to get more successful each year, allowing the event's co-ordinators to spread the cheer a little further.

The St Mark's and St Luke's churches in Emerald and Cockatoo respectively pack the collected food and other items into hampers.

The community comes together to help.

Suzanne Barbieri from St Luke's Cockatoo co-ordinated last year's hamper drive.

"I was overwhelmed ... with the generosity of our community groups and individuals who have so willingly given to our hamper drive," she said.

Last year's food drive collected enough food and other items to make up and deliver 74 hampers, each with an attached bag of groceries, to local families just in time to make their Christmas a little brighter.

"The number of hampers increases each year, which reflects the economic struggle many families are experiencing," Ms Barbieri said.

"The families that are receiving them are often totally overwhelmed and appreciate the support so much.

"It really makes a difference to their family Christmas and relieves the stress that they are feeling."

This year, they're hoping to make it even bigger.

"With your help, they can make that happen," a Barry Plant Emerald spokesperson said.

"If you have any non-perishable food items, new toiletries and new toys that you would like to donate, please drop them into Barry Plant Emerald before Saturday 15 December."

Barry Plant Emerald is at 1/321 Main Road, Emerald.

Locals donated generously last year.

Sensitive Santa to help out in Emerald Emerald Library is hosting Sensitive Santa sessions this Christmas.

Parents can bring along their children with autism spectrum disorder to meet and have their photo taken with Santa in a sensoryfriendly environment.

They'll receive a USB of photos to take home, and siblings are welcome, too.

The service is free.

Bookings are essential and only one booking per family is allowed. Sensitive Santa will be at the library on Monday 10, Tuesday 11 and

Wednesday 12 December.

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CHRISTMAS IN EMERALD

Sweet sounds by the lake Emerald Carols by the Lake will bring together locals and visitors to celebrate the festive season.

Barry Plant Emerald is sponsoring the event, which will start with a community picnic from 6pm to 8pm.

Local artists and the Cardinia Civic Concert Band will lead the carols from 8pm to 9.30pm.

There'll be food stalls and the Emerald Lake cafe will be open.

Attendees can bring a picnic, a rug and a torch.

There'll be plenty of free parking, and LED candles will be available.

The event is alcohol-free.

"The entire team at Barry Plant Emerald strongly believe in supporting the community that has supported us throughout the years," a spokesperson said.

"The Carols by the Lake is a wonderful opportunity for our organisation to continue our proud tradition of giving back to our community members.

"This great initiative brings together both local residents and visitors to our much-loved Emerald Lake Park and surrounds to celebrate the festive season.

"We hope it's an enjoyable evening for everyone.

"We hope that 2019 brings you good health and fulfils all of your hopes and expectations."

Visit www.emeraldcarols.com for more information.

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CHRISTMAS IN BELGRAVE

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NEED CHRISTMAS GIFT ADVICE? cussing some exciting plans, including the revival of community music festivals and working with the council to beautify the area," he said.

The association will soon conduct maintenance on the area's infrastructure, including repainting light poles and investigating ways to green-up the town.

"We'll continue to support the fantastic local arts community by providing new opportunities to paint previously untouched walls and uphold Belgrave's reputation as a creative community," Mr Flanagan said.

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The Belgrave Traders' Association is urging hills shoppers to support local businesses this Christmas.

The association has installed new decorations in Burwood Highway, with fairy lights also soon to adorn trees in the main street and along Bayview Road in the lead up to Christmas.

"We're asking residents to support small businesses and shop locally this Christmas, with late-night shopping every Thursday in December," President Kean Flanagan said.

"Local choirs and bands will perform carols and Santa will make an appearance each week to ensure last-minute shopping is a fun experience as opposed to the stress of attending large shopping centres with thousands of other people."

Belgrave stores are also supporting Dandenong Ranges Emergency Relief Service's Christmas food drive.

The service is providing food hampers for local families in need and residents can donate non-perishable food at many Belgrave outlets.

The association recently elected a new committee to take charge of the special rates and charges scheme Yarra Ranges Council administers.

Mr Flanagan said the new committee signified a fresh start for the scheme, with previously uninvolved traders bringing novel initiatives and promotions for the shopping district.

"Projects are always revitalised when a new team comes on board and we're already dis-

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Whether it’s food, drink or spending, most people overindulge at Christmas time - and so can pets.

Animal Aid CEO Mark Menze said we might suffer no more than a stomach ache, sore head or frightening credit card balance, but the same couldn’t be said for our pets.

Chocolate That tasty advent calendar or those bars of Toblerone wrapped nicely under the tree can be highly toxic to pets even in small quantities.

Nutmeg It’s one of the lesser-known poisonous foods for dogs. Nutmeg can cause dogs to suffer from tremors, seizures, issues with the nervous system and even death.

Grapes and raisins Plum puddings, Christmas cake and mince pies all contain raisins and grapes. Consumption of these can cause acute kidney failure in dogs.

Macadamia nuts These popular Christmas nuts can also be toxic to dogs.

Onions, chives and garlic Both onions and garlic can cause gastric irritation and anemia if eaten in large quantities.

Turkey skin, pork crackling, sausages and fatty meats These Christmas lunch staples are foods which can all lead to inflammation of the pancreas in dogs due to high fat content.

Christmas ham In addition to being high in fat, ham is also

German shorthaired pointer cross brittany, Picture: ROB CAREW Chops. 187912 very salty and can cause serious stomach ache or pancreatitis.

Also, some dogs that eat salty food may drink too much water and develop a lifethreatening condition called bloat.

Alcohol Some of us celebrate the festive season with beer, wine or bubbles.

But never share these with pets - even small amounts of alcohol can be harmful.

Mr Menze advised pet owners who suspected their fur baby had eaten something bad for them to call their local veterinarian immediately.

Animal Aid’s vet clinic is open Monday to Saturday (except public holidays) and bookings can be made on 8756 1310.

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CHRISTMAS IN BELGRAVE

Give a little, help a lot

By Derek Schlennstedt No child should go without a present this Christmas.

That’s the message from the Dandenong Ranges Emergency Relief Service (DRERS) which launched the organisation’s annual Christmas campaign recently, calling for people to leave a gift under the Giving Tree at Belgrave Library and help local families in need.

At the large Christmas tree found in Belgrave Library, people can take a tag from the tree and leave an ‘unwrapped’ gift for anyone aged between newborn and 18 years.

The concept is well-established in the region and has helped spread Christmas cheer to many children over the past 20 years.

DRERS Manager Tania Bevan said most people “felt the pinch” at Christmas due to various social events, fuelling the car to visit friends and family during the holiday period , which puts pressure on people to spend that “little bit extra here and there”.

“It’s about being able to assist people in our community who are financially disadvantaged to be able to provide gifts for their children over Christmas,” she said.

“It’s probably the time of year you notice the disadvantage in our community more, and for us it’s our busiest time of year in terms of providing emergency relief to people.

“When we do hand out the presents to the families you can really see the difference it makes.”

Ms Bevan said the Christmas campaign had experienced enormous success over the 20

years it had run, with the community digging deep to help their neighbours.

She said DRERS liked to aim for an equal spread of gifts to cater to different age groups.

“This is great way for people wanting to help their community and haven’t had a chance to do all year by donating some food, or a gift,” she said.

“Just go into the library and leave a gift under the tree - there are tags on the tree which specify ages and gender.

“It’s been very well supported by our community which enables us to do this, without the support of the community we wouldn’t be able to make sure there were gifts for people who need them.”

Ms Bevan said DRERS also prepared hampers to give away so donations such as plum puddings were welcome.

“We do provide Christmas hampers as well and we’ve found they’ve increased in popularity over the years” “We’ve found that’s a huge need for Christmas foods - Christmas cakes or puddings.”

Gifts can be left, unwrapped, under the tree at the Belgrave Library and food donations can be dropped off at the DRERS headquarters at the Belgrave Hub 1616-1624 Burwood Hwy, on the lower level before 8 December.

Ranges First National in Belgrave and Cockatoo are also drop-off points.

“We’re really grateful to the support from our community year after year because it really does make a difference.”

With Christmas around the corner, DRERS are calling on the community to donate toys for disadvantaged children.

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Cockatoo RSL will make Christmas a little brighter for those who might otherwise spend the day alone.

The Belgrave-Gembrook Road venue will host a free lunch from 11am on Tuesday 25 December.

Treasurer and bar manager Carol Thompson said this would be the third annual event.

"It's for people that have nowhere to go on Christmas Day," she said.

"Rather than being home alone on Christmas Day, they can come together.

"We only started it two years ago, so this will be our third one this year "I was watching something on TV about people having nowhere for Christmas and I turned around to my husband and said 'we should have a Christmas lunch on Christmas day'."

About 30 people attended last year's Christmas lunch.

"We have quite a few people volunteer to come and do it," Ms Thompson said.

"We have a few people who'll make something and drop it off on the way to their family lunch." On the menu will be a traditional road plus salads. "The bar is open and we sell the drink at member's prices on Christmas

day," Ms Thompson said.

"Last year we were donated some gifts so we did a raffle, where we handed everyone a raffle ticket and they could select a random gift."

She said guests were welcome to show up on the day, but indicating interest in advance helped the venue to prepare. Call 5968 8053.

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Cockatoo’s hamper helpers step on up Each year, St Luke’s Anglican Church in Cockatoo makes hampers for people who struggle at Christmas.

Cockatoo Rural Fire Brigade captain Chris White spoke to the brigade management team and the wider brigade last year.

“And we decided to give something back to a cause that we thought worthy, as opposed to receiving donations ourselves,” he said.

Capt White explained that the brigade could not pass on any funds it had received, as it could be seen as a misuse of public donations.

“So to get around this, we decided to have a community barbecue, handing out fire season information and giving away free sausages in bread to whoever wanted one - or six!

“All food was kindly donated by the Cockatoo IGA. “We had signs up saying that any donations given will be passed on in full to St Luke’s for the hamper appeal.

“We have found in the past that if you give the food away and don’t charge, people will often donate more as they see us putting in extra time.”

The CFA crew raised $694 on Saturday 17 November.

“We have an empty fire extinguisher in the IGA for people to donate to the brigade every now and again if they wish,” Capt White said.

“During the months of October and November, the brigade voted to donate these funds as well.

Santa's coming to Cockatoo The man in red himself is promising to make an appearance at the Cockatoo Community Christmas Carols.

The event will kick off at 5pm on Saturday 8 December at Alma Treloar Reserve in Pakenham Road, Cockatoo.

The St Luke's Anglican Church in McBride Street will open its doors as the wet-weather venue should the heavens open up.

From 5pm to 6.30pm there'll be free family activities with a festival-feel, including a jumping castle, popcorn, face painting and fairy floss.

There'll also be a sausage sizzle for a small cost.

The Christmas carol singing will start at 6.30pm.

This is an alcohol-free event.

Fire brigade volunteers man the barbecue.

“We changed the sign on the extinguisher so that anyone who puts money in it knows where it’s going.

“We have already collected over $300 from this as well.

“The true spirit of a local community is shown regularly in our town and we could not

be prouder to be a part of it.”

St Luke’s invites the brigade down to the church each year just before fire season to provide a blessing.

“This year I’ll be presenting them with over $1000 that we have raised,” Capt White said.

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The Monbulk Community Carols is now in its seventh year and organisers say it's an event not to be missed.

This year it will be held on Friday 14 December at 7pm in the rotunda in the pines at Monbulk Primary School, David Hill Road, Monbulk.

Food will be available from Monbulk and District Rotary Club from 6pm.

Organisers said the carols had become a favourite community event with something for everyone to enjoy, and this year's program has extra choirs participating.

Children are invited to participate in an impromptu nativity play with costumes supplied by the Monbulk Care Network.

Attendees can bring a rug or chairs, delight in great choirs and join in the community singing, celebrating Christmas together.

The event is free, programs are free and candles are available.

The Monbulk Churches, Monbulk Primary School, Monbulk and District Rotary Club and Monbulk Care Network joined together to organise the Monbulk Community Carols.

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"There will be stalls along the main street, visits from princesses including Elsa and Anna, plus the all-important stop over from the man himself...Santa!" Ms Tebbutt said.

"Come and join the family fun, Christmas cheer and merry-making in Monbulk for Merry Monbulk 2018."

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CHRISTMAS IN HEALESVILLE

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By Michael Doran The Healesville Community Carols are on Saturday 22 December and are the place to be for anyone who wants to add their voice to the music.

Liberty Family Church Pastor, Joel Hawting said that the organising committee has listened to community feedback concerning audience participation.

"This year we are really focusing on singalong carols with the music being performed by professional musicians," he said. "It's something we have done in the past and feedback told us that people wanted to have more community involvement."

The night will start with Santa's arrival on the local CFA fire truck around 5.30pm. He will then be available to have a photo and a chat with young and old alike.

At 6.30pm the carols will start and in keeping with the community spirit of the event a number of local artists will be featured. "We

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The headline act will be Levi McGrath, an experienced artist who aims to motivate and inspire a new generation of people to stand up and make a difference.

Levi lives in Healesville and apart from his musical talents he is deeply committed to his community work. He has worked on projects with indigenous musicians in outback Australia, homeless street kids in Ethiopia and with former child soldiers in Uganda.

At the same time as Santa arrives a range of food stalls will come to life, serving up wood fired pizzas, bbq sausages, poffertjes, icecreams, barista coffee and soft drinks. This is an alcohol free event.

Liberty Family Church have put out a call for volunteers to help with parking, behind the scenes tasks, selling glow sticks for donations and for photography. Please contact the church on 5962 2206 if you would like to be a part of keeping this annual event alive.

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CHRISTMAS IN HEALESVILLE

Healesville to shine

By Michael Doran The project to restore the former Healesville street decorations is nearing completion and it is expected they will back on show in the first week of December.

It has been not been an easy road to finish the project and the Rotary Club's project coordinator, Don Fitzgerald, said that whilst time is tight everything is coming together for the launch.

"There is a lot happening right now but I'm confident it will all fall together at the last minute," he said. "We have been waiting on getting the right colour ribbon from interstate so the restorer can finish his work."

Observant Healesville people will have noticed the roaming team of four contractors repainting the row of antique posts the decorations will sit on.

"The decorations are designed to fit exactly on the antique posts on the street and we have had a very helpful response from the council," Mr. Fitzgerald said.

This is part of the Yarra Ranges council support package to the project, which also extends to the erection and removal of the decorations.

The 25 restored wreaths will adorn every third post and the ones that have been repainted are sparkling, an early benefit to the town of the Rotary Club project.

Seasons Greetings to our community Healesville, Yarra Glen and surrounding district Rotarians making a difference in important areas like: • Family Violence, • Educational aids for our young people, • Assistance for community aid groups like HICCI • Equipment and development aid for sporting clubs • Community Bus • Comprehensive Community Directory

Don Fitzgerald and Cheryl and Robert Chippindall are behind the project.

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Don Fitzgerald said that the Healesville Rotary and Lions Clubs are absorbing most of the projects cost but there is still a shortfall in funds that they need help in bridging.

Whilst he is happy with the initial response from local businesses, he is urging the community to help out with donations, particularly towards the ongoing storage and maintenance costs.

Anyone who would like to contribute to the project can contact Don Fitzgerald on 0428 537 846 or through Healesville Rotary.

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CHRISTMAS IN HEALESVILLE

Urgent appeal for toys

By Michael Doran HICCI, a network of Christian churches in Healesville and Yarra Glen, has been handing out Christmas hampers and children's gifts to locals for around 25 years.

Sheree Laumen, Emergency Relief Manager, said that each year they provide help to more than 200 families, but to do that this year toy donations are urgently needed.

"Most people think of Christmas as a happy time but for many people it's not," she said.

"The hampers help people to actually have a meal on the table or give their kids a present on Christmas Day." "We're asking people to bring in new, unwrapped gifts that are suitable for kids up to 12 years old. All sorts of things are popular like toys, lego, tip trucks and books are always a wonderful gift.

"Each hamper has a nice tin of ham, Christmas cake, plum pudding, lollies and shortbread cookies. We always need more treats for the hampers that go to bigger families but anything non-perishable is welcome.

"We need to have them by the first week in December and people can drop them off at HICCI or the Bendigo Bank in Healesville.

"We know people are doing it tough and have had a really hard time so this our opportunity to give them something to make their life a little bit brighter.

"It is also our time to say thank you to the community for all they do for us during the year because we wouldn't be able to do what we do without the community's support and our wonderful volunteers."

So the message from HICCI is simple please donate a toy or non-perishable food now so they can help local people find a little bit of joy this Christmas.

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CHRISTMAS IN WANDIN

Carols go on the green

By Michael Doran Wandin folk looking to enjoy some Christmas Carols this year will find them at Seville Village Green from 6pm to 8pm on Sunday 9 December.

It will be another happy family occasion to sing along to all of the traditional Christmas tunes, with the music and performances coming from local performers, churches and schools.

Starting at 6pm, Seville CFA Brigade will be cooking up a storm on the barbecue and also has the very important mission to make sure Santa arrives safe and well. He is not coming on his sleigh with his reindeers but on a big red fire truck so please don't be alarmed when you hear the sirens.

Two local charity groups, LinC and Anglicare are hoping that locals turn up in droves and remember to bring along a new toy or other present to leave under the Christmas tree.

These donations will be distributed by the charities to those less fortunate throughout the Yarra Valley and bring a little joy into the lives of people who face challenges on a daily basis.

Seville Village Green is situated next to the water park and makes a great spot for a family picnic, a cool down if its hot and a night of Christmas entertainment.

Wandin Yallock Primary School are bringing their year to an end with their Annual Christmas Picnic on Friday 14 December starting at 6pm.

This is very much both a school and a community evening with plenty of room on the school oval to spread out with the picnic rug.

As well as the students performing their Christmas entertainment, the school will also hold its end of year awards presentations when achievements of all kinds will be recognised.

For year 6 it is the Rotary Junior Citizenship Award and for year 4 the Wandin-Seville Community Bank Award, both covering a mix of academic, leadership and community efforts.

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Toy run’s riding on out Yarra Valley motorcyclists can join the Toy Run For Father Bob on Sunday 2 December.

Riders will depart from the Degani Cafe near Coles in Healesville at 9.15am and head for the toy run venue at 1-11 Wharf Road, Port Melbourne.

The event there will run from 11am to 2pm.

The Toy Run For Father Bob provides donations of toys, food, blankets and cash to the Father Bob Maguire Foundation.

The Father Bob Maguire Foundation feeds and supports homeless people in Melbourne and provides school scholarships for children whose families are facing financial hardship.

Christmas time can be especially hard for children whose folks are doing it tough.

"Donations of new toys (no fluffy toys), new clothes, toiletries and towels, clean pre-owned blankets and non-perishable food including tins with ring-pulls and long life milk are all urgently needed," Yarra Valley ride leader Ross 'Hobbit' McClure said.

"Cash is also needed for school scholarships.

"Motorcyclists and families can make their own way to Port Melbourne or they can join groups riding into the toy run venue."

Visit www.facebook.com/ToyRunForFatherBob/events/ for all ride departure points.

There'll be prizes awarded for the best decorated motorcycle, sidecar, scooter and trike, and to the best dressed male and female riders.

Band Damaged Goods Ltd will perform live and there'll be motorcycle merchandise giveaways, food and merchandise stalls.

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Community for all to see

By Michael Doran Community spirit and family fun will be happening at Yarra Junction Primary School's Christmas Carols Night on Thursday 20 December, starting at 5.30pm.

The night follows a day of celebrations marked by students and teachers coming to school dressed in a Christmas costume or at least in the green, red and white colours of the season.

Acting Principal, Lisa Rankin said "The evening has been very much planned by the students and it is a great opportunity for them to have their say in what will happen on the night. Our Christmas Club students will create all of the decorations for the day.

"Each of the grades will be on stage performing their songs and the school choir will also be there for the carols. We will have a parade and Santa will be arriving in the local CFA fire-truck to listen to all the last minute present requests and for the happy snaps."

The event is both Christmas carols and end-of-year celebrations and Ms Rankin said that they would be delighted if members of the wider Yarra Junction community came along and joined-in the night of entertainment.

She also said that while it is a BYO picnic, the student leaders have the job of delivering cool drinks and icy-poles to their guests.

Just down the road at Woori Yallock Primary School their Christmas Carols night is on Thursday 13 December starting at 6pm.

As at Yarra Junction, the school is inviting all members of the local community to come and join with them in celebrating the Christmas season.

The barbecue will be starting up around 5pm and will be followed with Santa arriving, again on the local CFA truck, between 6.45 and 7pm. People coming along are welcome to bring their picnics with them and students from all grades will be performing as part of the line-up.

Following on from the success of last years effort, which generated more than 100 presents, the school is again collecting gifts under their Christmas tree for the Eastern Domestic Violence Service.

School Welfare Officer, Andre Campbell said that they were overwhelmed last year with donations and are hoping that the whole community can be involved this year. "Anyone can call in to the office and pick a tag off our tree that gives them the age and gender for the present they will be donating," she said. "After it was in the paper last year we even had a man come in from Chirnside Park with a gift for a family who are doing it tough at this time of year."

So Christmas at Yarra Junction and surrounds is very much a family oriented time and whilst events are being held at schools the whole community is invited to join in.

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CHRISTMAS IN UPWEY/TECOMA

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By Derek Schlennstedt What goes together better than Christmas carols and kale?

While presents might be a bit more attractive, Carols in the Kale offers families a magical evening in the Tecoma Flame Garden.

All that attendees have to bring is a picnic, good will and their voice to celebrate community and all it can do together.

The Hills Food Frontier, Tecoma Uniting Church, a carolling group and VoKallista Community Choir are hosting the event, described as a low-key night with traditional carols and occasional piano accompaniment.

Barb McFarlane, who helped organise the event, described it as a beautiful, familyfriendly night.

She said there would also be the opportunity to sing some lovely blessings and acknowledgement songs aimed at inclusivity of belief systems and celebrating abundance and generosity.

“It’s a low-key, grassroots event with no PA system and just people gathering and singing Christmas carols, picnicking, and there’s also a lady who brings a popcorn-making machine,” Ms McFarlane said.

“We just want people to enjoy, be relaxed and gather.

“The carolling group will perform a few songs, but the aim is to give everybody an option to sing rather be sung to.”

There is also the opportunity to bring along

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The event will take place on 24 December at the Tecoma Uniting Church from 5pm to 7pm, and Ms McFarlane promised there would also be kale available.

Attendees can relax and unwind at an evening of ancient Celtic tunes performed by local group Liminality at the Tecoma Uniting Church.

With special guests The Victorian Academy of Irish Dance and solo performers Hilary Green, Oscar Kempster and Molly Konrad, the night will feature plenty of Celtic classics and sonorous Christmas carols.

Made up of harpist Cath Connelly, violinist Greg Hunt, and pianist Jules Vines, Liminality's music is described as deeply grounded in the Celtic and European traditions, and dwelling on the Celtic threshold.

Vines said the group had been touring for more than 15 years but wanted to return to the Dandenongs for its second Celtic Christmas performance.

Last year their show in Menzies Creek sold out within the first week so she urged people to book early.

"It's our way of giving back to the community, as we love performing in the Dandenongs and want to help people slow down and relax at Christmas," Vines said.

"We'll play ancient Celctic tunes, and of course a variety of Christmas carols, and there will also be special guest including the Victorian Irish Dance Academy, and they'll be performing some traditional Celtic dancing.

"We're all really looking forward to sharing this Christmas with our community."

The concert is made up of two 45-minute halves and Vines said Santa himself was expected to visit - being a fan of Celtic music.

"It's some pre-Christmas relaxation with some beautiful music, all in the spirit of Christmas," she said.

"We can't wait to share some musical presents."

Made up of harpist Cath Connelly, violinist Greg Hunt, and pianist Jules Vines, Liminality''s music is described as deeply grounded in the Celtic and European traditions.

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CHRISTMAS IN YARRA GLEN

Santa a carols feature

By Michael Doran This year the Yarra Glen Community Carols by Candlelight is on again, held at the McKenzie reserve on Sunday 16 December from 7.30pm to 9.30pm.

Organising committee member, Sally Marshall said, "The Yarra Glen carols have been a feature for more than 20 years and last year around 1500 people enjoyed the night. This year the music comes from ten local performers, with the main band from Life Ministry Church and the dancing from Yarra Valley Ballet."

There will be performances from Yarra Glen Primary School, Yarra Glen Preschool, Anthony Gerace, FLAXXON, Kaitlyn Thomas, Mia Papazis and Molly Elmer and Haylee.

Something new is a Sand Animation to be presented by Joy Marshall. For the uninitiated, this is a performance art where the artist creates a series of images using sand applied to a surface and then rendering images by drawing lines and figures in the sand.

Once again Father Christmas will be arriving on the Yarra Glen CFA fire-truck with his ever popular bags of treats for the young ones and ready for that all-important photo and last minute gift request. If you are looking for something more substantial to eat then woodfired pizzas, poffertjes, a sausage sizzle, drinks and Country Heart Coffee will be available.

There can be no Carols by Candlelight without candles so candlesticks and glow products will be available to buy. So for a great family and community night to start the festive season head to McKenzie Reserve with a picnic rug and your best singing voice. The event is being put on with the support of local businesses, churches and the Yarra Ranges council. It is organised by a small committee of volunteers who say it is made possible only because of the can-do attitude of the Yarra Glen community.

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CHRISTMAS IN MOUNT EVELYN

Songs and memories The Birmingham Primary Christmas carol spectacular might feature a visit from the man in red himself.

The Mount Evelyn school is celebrating 40 years and inviting past staff and students to join in.

Visitors can stop by from 5pm on Friday 30 November for a trip down memory lane.

They can check out displays of old photos and other memorabilia and tour the school, and listen to stories of years gone by.

"We've gone into all the archives and we've got photo albums from every year," principal Trish Enzinger said.

"The photos are very funny, when you look back into the '70s...

"The staff photos are highly entertaining.

"We really welcome people to come along anyone that's had a connection with Birmingham to come along and look at our displays and celebrate with us.

"It's something that Mount Evelyn can be very proud of."

Today the school has about 700 students.

"It'd be the biggest primary school in the area," Ms Enzinger said.

"It's a really big school but it has a really, really good community feel."

A carols by candlelight event featuring student performances will follow.

The evening will include food from around the world, from an Aussie barbecue to American hot dogs, Italian pizza and Asian dim sims and spring rolls.

There'll also be drinks, face painting, raffles, games and more.

Birmingham Primary School is at 47 Francis Crescent, Mount Evelyn, and can be reached on 9736 3260.

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CEO Mark Menze said holidays were a great time to adopt a new member to the family.

“If you’re not planning on taking an extended holiday away from the home, you may find you have a lot of free time to spend with your new pet to build a strong bond,” he said.

“The weather is great and with the extra daylight hours, exercising your newly-adopted dog will be an enjoyable activity that the whole family can be involved in.”

But Mr Menze suggested checking before adopting or giving a pet as a gift.

“Some people might love animals but not have the time or the ability to care for one,” he said.

“It’s also a good idea to let the person be involved with the selection of their new pet.

“Consider giving them a gift certificate and let them find the perfect pet for themselves.”

Mr Menze said that no matter the time of year, pet adoptees needed to make sure they were ready for a long commitment to care for and love them.

Renters will need to get their landlord’s permission first, and those adopting a cat should check with their local council regarding regulations.

“Please consider adopting your new pet from an animal shelter or rescue group,” Mr Menze said.

“All will have many animals looking for a second chance in a loving home.

“The love they share is the greatest gift of all.”

On our front cover was Animal Aid employee Sancha with male husky Pipi, who’s almost five years old and available for adoption.

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CHRISTMAS IN OLINDA

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Residents of Olinda: it’s time to warm up those vocal chords and crack out the jingle bells.

For a gold coin donation, families can attend the community event Carols on the Mountain, held at the Ferny Creek Recreation Reserve.

For those who love a good sing-along and the general spreading of Christmas cheer, the event is a highlight of the hills Christmas calendar.

With showings by local artists and a myriad of other performances, including bands and singing groups from the hills, there’s lots of fun for the whole family.

Karen Noonan, Monbulk Fire Brigade secretary and the event's organiser, said the carols were a joyous family-friendly night of singing.

“We originally set out for it to be a fundraiser for the brigade but in fact that didn’t happen, as it just covered the cost of holding the event,” she said.

“It’s a lot of work to set up and pull down but following the first year, the brigade decided to carry on the event because it’s just such a fabulous time that brings everyone together at Christmas...it’s lovely.”

The popular event has been held nearly every year since 2005, and invites local schools to perform many traditional carols on stage.

“We have local schools, Ferny Creek, Sassafras and Sherbrooke Community School, who will be performing,” Ms Noonan said.

It is rumoured that Santa himself will visit the Carol on the Mountain event to to spread some Christmas cheer.

“Then Upwey High School is combining with Monbulk College to form the hills band.

And there’s also Tecoma Sing Australia and also Southern Voice.

“It is just one of those times where locals can get together, sing and embrace the Christmas spirit.”

At the end of night, it is rumoured that the big man in red himself - Santa - will arrived to spread some Christmas cheer.

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The Southern Dandenongs Landcare Group has spoken out about the lack of funding for environmental groups in the Dandenong Ranges.

The advocacy comes after environmental group StopPitt did not secure funding from the State Government, and as a result may be disbanded.

Southern Dandenongs Landcare Group president Darcy Duggan contacted the Mail about the State Government’s failure to address weeds in the Dandenong Ranges.

“About two or three weeks ago we made enquiries around the funding and looked up the website and found that StopPitt had missed out on funding, despite making a submission,” he said.

“Only one project got a Guernsey in the Dandenongs, and that was Friends of Glenfern Valley who got $17,000, to do some weed control work.”

StopPitt was created four years ago to work alongside the Yarra Ranges Council to manage sweet pittosporum on public and private land across the Dandenong Ranges.

The volunteer group was borne out of a damning example in Menzies Creek where in the 1940s only a single pittosporum tree was known to exist.

Fast forward 70 years and thousands could be seen in Menzies Creek at densities of around 4000 to 8000 per hectare.

This observation led to a citizen science project at the Menzies Creek Primary School during 2012 and 2013, which estimated that its invasion rate was about 80 metres per year.

Since then, the group has been working

hard to remove pittosporum from around Menzies Creek and have addressed more than 120 private properties.

Mr Duggan said it was disappointing that the group had lost its funding, particularly considering the environmental impact of pittosporum and the bushfire risk that it posed.

“Unfortunately this whole project may collapse as the group needs that regular funding,” he said.

“Part of their work was doorknocking residents and providing advice on weed management.

“They’d prepare a site plan for property on-site training with landowners and then get contractors to help with weed control.”

He said the sweet pittosporum was a new and emerging weed in the southern Dandenongs and posed a significant worry to the region's biodiversity.

“It produces a lot of shade which blocks out native plants, and it’s highly flammable... you can hold a match up to a green leaf and it would burst into flames,” he said.

“It’s always been about dealing with a growing problem, and if we can nip it now it will save us a lot of grief down the line.”

The group received funding in the past from federal La Trobe MP Jason Wood and the State Government.

A spokesperson for the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) said StopPitt applied for a 2017 Biodiversity On Ground Action (BOA) Community and Volunteer Action (CVA) Grant last year and were approved for $48,580 in funding.

"This project is a one-year project that was due to be completed by 31 August 2018," they said.

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I would like to offer my greatest gratitude to the wonderful people from the philanthropic collective, with special thanks to the amazing Andrew and Fabian.

We know and value their uplifting respect, assistance and perseverance that they have showed to my family and other families for approximately 3 years.

During this period they have always offered their time, effort, heartfelt encouragement, and willingness to extend warmth to other people's lives, and bring help and happiness to those in need.

They have brought the community together and taught them to appreciate the little things, and offer as much as possibly available to all.

Andrew and Fabian constantly constructed wonderful relationships with my son, who has autism, extremely high anxiety levels and a neuro-developmental delay.

Each day they welcomed my son and our family to be a part of their love, light, joy, happiness, encouragement and goodwill.

They always praised and showed my son that his working accomplishments were astounding.

Although some didn't always appreciate or like my son's efforts, as he has an intriguing interest in horror, gore and fantasy, Andrew and Fabian showed him that he deserved to be rewarded, and his efforts deserved to be put on display for others to enjoy and commend him on.

Not only did they offer him this encouragement, but they also invited him to have a stall display and sell his masks, lanterns, plaster molds and other items at Halloween on the Green.

In doing this is they had a gazebo, table and full signage (Corbin's Halloween Creations) set up for him to be able to utilise and put his workmanship out there to be seen and appreciated.

I thank you all for the outstanding effort that you put in for Corbin to be a part of Halloween on the Green. We are forever grateful for this opportunity.

Adrienne and Corbin Edsall Boronia

Questioning climate change No, Peter Cook (Climate change walk-out, Ranges Trader Mail 20 November), no - misguided (by misleading people like yourself) young school-age people should not be congratulated for threatening to walk out of school on 30 November for the asinine Walk out for Climate Action.

Mr Cook, Melbourne's start to winter was

the coldest since 1982 (and we've just had snow fall again as we near December) and Mr Cook (and all your impressionable young friends), did you know in the 1970s very many scientists predicted a new ice age (and that the world would run out of food)?

Since then we've had hysterical warmists predicting all sorts of now-debunked catastrophes - Pacific Ocean islands going under with no meaningful, measurable sea rises on the east coast of Australia and west coast of America (and we have record food production).

And the Adani mine should not be stopped, because coal (and carbon) is not a poison and the hundreds of millions of years-old Great Barrier Reef is under no threat as the most beautiful (and prolific coral reefs) are in areas of the world where seas are - two to three degrees, even - warmer than Queensland's.

Mr Cook, scientific/historical/inconvenient fact: 100,000 years ago (when the polar bear was well into its evolutionary middleage) there was no sea-ice in the Arctic Circle!

So just why is not the polar bear extinct?

Remember Al Gore (in his spurious Inconvenient Truth) having kittens when seeing a few dead polar bears floating around the Arctic Circle?

Like all animals the polar bear does actually die.

Mr Cook, by the way: massive woolly mammoths with grass still in their mouths and tummies, scientifically carbon-dated from 16,000 years back are still today being found frozen in the Arctic tundra!

So if, there was so much grass a mere 16,000 years ago, there must not have been too much ice and snow for the polar bear's favourite tucker: seals!

Howard Hutchins, Chirnside Park

Thanks for the free fun I want to thank the Philanthropic Collective for putting on the incredible event Halloween on the Green.

I would not have been able to afford such a day out that had so much free entertainment and free rides for my grandchildren.

The free apples and lollies were fantastic.

I don't know of any other festival that is such value for money.

The event was so well-run and professional.

The event had such a strong community spirit.

I hope the event is on again next year as we will look forward to it.

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No election change for Yarra Ranges

By Casey Neill The status quo will remain across the Yarra Ranges following the Saturday 24 November State Election.

The Evelyn, Eildon, Monbulk and Gembrook electorates followed the state-wide swing towards the ALP that returned the party to government, but three of the area's four elected representatives are Liberal.

There is one new face in the mix, with longserving Liberal Evelyn MP Christine Fyffe's retirement.

Liberal Bridget Vallence will step into her shoes after receiving just over 50 per cent of first preference votes, according to provisional results.

ALP candidate Gail Ritchie received just over 40 per cent, and Green Brodie Everist 9 per cent.

The two-party preferred vote showed a swing to Labor of about 6 per cent.

In Eildon, voters returned Liberal MP Cindy

McLeish for another term with 43 per cent of first preference votes.

It was a closer race between Ms McLeish and AL P candidate Sally Brennan than the 2014 election.

Ms Brennan received just over 35 per cent of the primary vote this time, compared to 28 per cent in 2014.

"Not the result I wanted but a stunning night for Labor in Victoria," Ms Brennan said on her Facebook page.

"The politics of division and fear have no place in our great state or in our communities.

"The people of Victoria have voted for a fair and positive future, in huge numbers, across the state."

In Monbulk, provisional results showed James Merlino received just over 42 per cent of the primary vote.

Liberal candidate James Schurink was hot on his heels with 36 per cent.

The two-party preferred figures had Mr

Merlino at almost 59 per cent.

Both figures were up on his 2014 results, when he picked up less than 38 per cent of first preference votes and 55 per cent of the twoparty preferred numbers.

Liberal Gembrook MP Brad Battin was returned safely, provisional figures showed, but he did lose ground to his ALP challenger, Michael Galea.

Mr Battin won almost 51 per cent of the primary vote, compared to Mr Galea's 39 per cent.

After preferences, Mr Battin sat on 53 per cent to Mr Galea's 47 per cent.

In the 2014 election, Mr Battin won almost 55 per cent of first preference votes and 59 per cent of the two party preferred votes.

We'll bring you more from the candidates online and in our coming editions, including which projects the Labor contenders pitched to win your vote and when you can expect them delivered.

The magic is gone as fairy garden fades

By Derek Schlennstedt The magic has seemingly gone from Wright forest in Cockatoo, after the disappearance of a fairy garden.

Over a period of months, residents visiting the forest have reported seeing little doorways appear in the hollows at the base of the trees.

Emerald resident Lesley Gluckman took her grandchildren to the fairy garden and said it was particularly cute to see the magical additions each week.

"Each time we visited, there would be something new and exciting to see: another little doorway, little bikes made out of buttons and wire, a washing line filled with tiny fairysized garments, a post box so we could send messages to the fairies," she said.

Ms Gluckman said she only began noticing the magical paraphernalia three months ago, and that many residents began contributing to it.

"We spent hours there, checking out each little house and wondering at the surprises inside," she said.

"Our grandchildren left their precious little offerings for the fairies and I know that they think of that special corner of the forest in the same way that I remember The Enchanted Wood and The Magic Faraway Tree."

Unfortunately on a recent trip to the forest, Ms Gluckman noticed that the fairy paraphernalia including the doors had been taken down.

"When we went and it was all gone, we couldn't begin to understand who would do that," she said.

Appeal for driver Belgrave Police are appealing for a driver to come forward following a car crash in Kalorama.

At 9pm on 23 November a red vehicle crashed into a parked white Toyota, along Mount Dandenong Tourist Road, Kalorama.

The driver has left their details, however due to inclement weather the note cannot be read.

The driver is urged to contact Senior Constable Pardo at Belgrave Police. If anyone has any information they are also urged to contact Senior Constable Pardo at Belgrave Police on 9754 6677

Zero tolerance to burn-offs A 49-year-old man will be summonsed to appear at Ringwood Magistrates Court, after Monbulk police and Silvan CFA attended an illegal fire in Silvan on Thursday, 22 November.

The Fire Declaration Period commenced in the Yarra Ranges on 19 November.

Sergeant Luke Schroder from Monbulk Police said that police will adopt a zero tolerance approach to any illegal fires they are called to during the Fire Declaration Period.

"Despite the recent heavy rain and cool conditions, police must enforce the legislation once the Fire Danger Period starts." Sergeant Schroder said.

Request for witnesses At 1PM on Sunday 11 November, a male driver of a green Holden station wagon failed to stop his vehicle along Lysterfield road, Lysterfield when requested to do so by police.

The vehicle was bearing incorrect Northern Territory plates "797 333".

Police are seeking any information as to the identity of the driver or a male passenger who was seen in the vehicle.

The vehicle was also sighted driving dangerously in the Allora Ave/Blackwood Park Dr area of Ferntree Gully shortly afterwards.

Four times the legal limit Lilydale police were astonished when a man allegedly blew more than four times the legal alcohol limit before many had even had their morning coffee in Mooroolbark.

Police intercepted the 36-year-old male driver on David Drive about 9am on November 23.

The Mooroolbark man returned an evidentiary breath test reading of .226 and the man's vehicle was immediately impounded and his license suspended for a period of 12 months.

He is expected to be charged on summons with drink driving offences

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Over a number of months, residents visiting the forest have reported seeing little doorways appear in the hollows at the base of the trees.

"Everything had been taken - all the little treasures, given with such love and emotion, have disappeared and the little doors have been pulled off by their hinges."

"That day when we went back along the Wright Road track and found all those wonder-

ful things gone, the magic not only went out of the forest, but some of the magic went out of Emerald too."

According to the Friends of Cockatoo Facebook page, the fairy doors, along with all the fairy paraphernalia were taken in late October, though it is unclear what happened to them.

Cardinia Shire Council has adopted new rates in the dollar to realign its total rate revenue to meet the Victorian Government's 2.25 per cent rate cap.

The Essential Services Commission advised that Council was at risk of an "immaterial noncompliance" with the Victorian Government's rate cap of 2.25% potentially exceeding the rate cap by a small amount of 0.08 per cent.

Due to slower than expected property development across the municipality, the total number and value of all rateable properties ahead of the final report from the Valuer General was over-calculated. The average over-calculation was $1.22 per rateable assessment, or a total of $52,765 across all rateable properties.

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Time to finish the book It is with a tinge of sadness that I write this, my last and 'goodbye' column as the Member for Evelyn.

The 19 years since I was first elected to the Parliament of Victoria have sped by, however, it is time for me to retire, slow down and do all the things on my bucket list.

Being a politician was the furthest thing from my mind, but what a journey it has been.

I came here in 1967 as a 10-pound Pom from a tiny English village.

My first home was a metal hut called a Nissen hut at a migrant hostel at Nunawading.

The last nineteen years have had highs and lows. Like a book, some chapters have been sad, some happy, some exciting and some downright boring.

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affairs Christine Fyffe MP Member for Evelyn

A number of times I have wanted to put the book down or even throw it away.

This chapter has now ended and it is time to flick back through the pages and reflect.

If asked how I would describe myself as a politician I would say I was a grassroots politician.

I have enjoyed being the Member for Evelyn.

I had five minutes of fame as speaker, a position I valued and respected.

It is, after all, the third-highest political position in the state.

It was very satisfying to calm down a fractious, bitter Parliament, to make it calmer and get it to work better.

Being in Parliament and debating legislation has been important, but the electorate work has been far more fulfilling for me: guiding people through red tape, advocating for schools, roads and better health care, including for mental health issues through the Department of Health and Human Services.

There is a myriad of other issues that come up as a Member of Parliament including meeting and assisting businesses, visiting schools — how I adored going to the schools,

particularly the primary schools when the Preps sit in the front row and they look at you so big-eyed.

I have been involved in my RSLs with their Anzac Day, Remembrance Day and Veterans Day ceremonies. They are all very special to me.

The citizenship ceremonies have meant a lot, too. It is a very emotional time when people take the oath to become an Australian.

Over the last few years I have enjoyed the diversity that we are now getting in the Yarra Ranges, with people from many different nationalities choosing to live in our beautiful area.

In closing, a sincere thank you to all who have helped me in my journey.

lery. The After School Kids exhibition will be held in the foyer and exhibits the works of the society's talented young students. The exhibitions can be seen on weekends from 11-4pm and both exhibitions will run from Sunday 11 November until 9 December. There is also a variety of pottery, jewellery, cards and unframed works for sale - perfect for that special Christmas gift. All welcome and entry is free.

Sherbrooke Art SocietyThe Sherbrooke Art Society annual bargain sale is on again, featuring framed and unframed work by award winning artists. The sale commences on Sunday 2 December until 31 January.The gallery is open Wednesday to Monday from 11am - 4pm

1pm. Site fees support the Kallista Community house and Michael the Baloonologist will be back creating all sorts of animals out of balloons. There will be plants, art, crafts, foodstuffs and light refreshments for sale. For bookings contact 0421 674 990.

SNIPPETS Four decade celebration Birmingham Primary School is celebrating 40 years and inviting past staff and students to join in. The Mount Evelyn school is welcoming visitors to stop by from 5pm till 8pm on Friday 30 November to check out displays of old photos and other memorabilia. A carols by candlelight event featuring student performances will follow. From 5.00pm you can tour the school, search through classroom rolls and view class photos, taking a trip down memory lane for all past students, parents and staff. If you have any old photos or would like to make a donation towards our raffle, please contact Lisa Glassborow on 0402 302 477 or at lisa@ hatrickcommunications.com.au

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The next meeting for Belgrave's Voice, Interests and Education of Women (VIEW) will be held on Thursday 6 December at 11.30am for a 12noon start. The meeting will meet at the Monbulk Bowls Club in Moores Road, Monbulk and after a delicious lunch will be entertained by Harpist Cath Connolly. At the meetings are raffles and all money collected goes toward The Smith Family Children's Charity for disadvantaged young Australian school children. Ladies who may wish to join us can contact Jillian phone number 9755 1618 Bookings essential.

Ferntree Gully Arts Society The Ferntree Gully Arts Society 'Bring Your Best' members' exhibition is on along with the annual 'After School Kids' exhibition. The members' exhibition is being held in the gal-

Kallista market Kallista Community House Art and Craft Market is on Saturday 1 December from 9am-

Sherbrooke U3A Come and share the rainbow with Sherbrooke U3A painting class at Upwey Seniors Hall.

Classes go from 10.00pm to noon on Wednesdays. For more information ring Dianne on 0414 931 632 On Friday 14 December Sherbrooke U3A will also hold their end of year lunch at noon at Upwey Seniors Hall. There will be displays by all the U3A Activity Groups and visitors interested in joining U3A are welcome to see what is available for 2019

IT’S NONE OF OUR NEWS BUSINESS BUT… Helping the hungry The Emerald Food is Free service organisers got a call from a woman who'd not eaten in days and found the community cupboard bare.

The local cupboard was indeed empty, but the call had come from Emerald in Queensland.

"Their FiF cupboard is also empty like ours," the group wrote on Facebook.

"So we ordered her a pizza and had it delivered."

Can you help keep the cupboard from going bare?

Double trouble A Ferntree Gully shopper did a double-take while heading through the Woolies checkout the other day.

"Suddenly I noticed that the check-out girl I was approaching looked identical to the check-out girl serving the file on my left," Nigel wrote to the Mail. He asked if they were twins, and learnt that Charlotte and Emily (a Bronte tribute?) were indeed identical.

Some punny comments In recent weeks the Mail has received a flood of website comments from a mysterious individual known only as Mr J. They've been giving the team a good few laughs.

One of our favourites was on a story about a Monbulk bakery winning a pie contest, headlined Live and let pie.

"Could also suggest Pie Another Day? Pie Hard? Pie Hard 2? A Good Day to Pie Hard?

Goldenpie? Piefall? Tomorrow Never Pies? The Pie Who Loved Me? For Your Pies Only?

"I'll happily take a commission if these are used.

"Please use the bank details provided in my last several items of correspondence, which have STRANGELY gone unanswered.

"I'll be issuing an FOI on this at a later date.

Once the pie pun money comes in."

We have a sneaking suspicion about the author's identity, but will maintain the shroud of secrecy if he continues to keep up his puntastic efforts.

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Upper Ferntree Gully singer-songwriter and pianist Benny Allen is launching his debut album, ‘Never Knew I was Country’.

Never knew I was country

By Derek Schlennstedt Upper Ferntree Gully singer-songwriter and pianist Benny Allen is launching his debut album, Never Knew I was Country.

He’s been a long-time performer and is known to most for travelling to gigs with his piano in the back of his ute.

Benny is on his inaugural tour, the Tray Top Tour, and returned to his home town to launch his latest album at the Ferntree Gully Hotel on 24 November.

Already the single When Day One of Missing You, released on 29 October, has reached number 17 on the iTunes Country Songs Chart and the accompanying video has had more than 14,000 views on Facebook.

Written with singer-songwriter Allan Caswell, Benny said that the song and album included themes of love and loss and told a story that many people could relate to.

“People’s feedback to the song has been so humbling,” he said.

“Fans are genuinely connecting with the lyrics and are so positive in their comments.

“The hardest part has been hearing the stories from people who have had a loved one pass away, and are connecting with the song that way.

“Anyone who has had a relationship can connect with the song because at some stage or another, we’ve all had that broken heart from a break-up in a relationship, or you’ve had a fight with a partner and you’re sitting there the next day wondering how you ended up there and how

you had that fight.”

Day One of Missing You is not only the Benny’s debut single, it’s also the first co-written work he’s done. Since becoming a graduate of the Country Music Association of Australia’s Senior Academy of Country Music, Benny said he’s really found his voice and niche.

“The big thing that I’ve found in the last 12 months, because people have really only been hearing my own music in the last 12 months, is that people do actually like listening to what I’m singing,” he said.

“It’s very humbling to realise that people are connecting with what I do, and what I’d like to get out of this is to keep connecting with people and getting people to hear the rest of the songs on the album that comes out on 23 November.” mailcommunity.com.au

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Telopea in turmoil

By Derek Schlennstedt Meander has raised concerns about the state of the Telopea Steps, which will be used in the upcoming Oxfam Trailwalker event.

The group cares for the Menzies Creek and Emerald Tourist Track, and co-ordinator Kate Forster told the Mail that the locally famous Telopea Road had become a tripping hazard.

She said there was rusty and torn wire.

The group was vital in creating the steps and helped lead construction with the help of Emerald Lions, Rotary and SES groups 24 years ago.

Meander said Cardinia Shire Council recently discovered a private title for what it thought was its road reserve, and therefore liability insurance might not exist if someone had an accident there.

Ms Forster said that considering the council and Parks Victoria had given verbal approval for the 3000-plus participant, 100 kilometre Oxfam Trailwalker event to travel through the area and use this route, the safety of the steps needed to be addressed.

“Local volunteers have done an incredible job to get the wonderful stream reserves across our region better protected with the new Yellingbo Conservation Area,” she said.

“Yet Trailwalker doesn’t comply with the protection given.

“This is unacceptable...we’re talking to the ombudsman.”

The group has urged Cardinia to resolve the issue and close the area until the steps could be made safe.

“Wire netting meant to provide grip is rusted, broken and lifting, but this can’t be replaced as Cardinia Shire Council has discovered a private title for what had been considered a road reserve,” Ms Forster said.

Meander has liaised with the council to improve drainage, planting and weeding on the

Emerald safe space

By Derek Schlennstedt

Meander president Kate Forster and Meander engineer Claude Cullino at the Telopea Steps in Emerald. land and recently obtained legal advice which stated that “there can be little doubt that the land is in fact a road, and that its true owner is the Shire of Cardinia.”

Cardinia responded to the claims by stating that “this is not a council asset, and as a result, council has not been responsible for its maintenance”.

Parks Victoria' metropolitan parks regional director, Craig Stubbings, said that since working with Meander in 1993 "Parks Victoria has, in good faith, managed the walking track, including the Telopea Steps".

He said that Parks Victoria was made aware of a small section of the steps which was not public land.

“In late October, Parks Victoria was made aware that a small, 50 metre section of the Telopea Steps was not part of its public land management footprint,” Mr Stubbings said.

“In response, Parks Victoria is working closely with the Department of Environment, Land Water and Planning (DELWP) and Cardinia council to resolve the status of the land and confirm ongoing management responsibilities.

“The Telopea Steps were assessed by Parks Victoria and Cardinia Council and deemed safe to remain open...ongoing monitoring will occur regularly whilst the issue of land management responsibility is resolved.”

The Fire Danger Period for Cardinia Shire started on Monday 19 November and will remain in force until 1am,1 May, 2019, unless revoked earlier.

This Fire Danger Period has also seen a change to the Bushfire Place of Last Resort (NSP - BPLR) for the Emerald community.

Pepi's Land on Beaconsfield-Emerald Road, Emerald will be the new Neighbourhood Safer Place/Bushfire Place of Last Resort, instead of the oval at Worrell Recreation Reserve.

Due to ongoing oval improvement, upgrade works and construction projects throughout the community reserve, which may limit access to the oval and surrounds, the previous Worrell Reserve was deemed not suitable as a place of last resort.

Cardinia Shire Council Acting General Manager of Community Wellbeing Kristen Jackson said "Council has worked closely with the CFA and the Municipal Fire Management Planning Sub-Committee to declare an alternative NSP-BPLR for the Emerald community."

"We advise the Emerald community of the change in location for the Bushfire Place of Last Resort, and emphasise the importance of developing and updating personal bushfire plans," she said.

"The important message is bushfire places of last resort in any township are a 'last' resort, and should not be part of your bushfire plan - rather - plan ahead, be prepared and leave early where possible."

CFA Community Safety Manager for the North East Region, Tammy Garrett said the safest place to be on days of increased fire danger was is out of a high-risk bushfire area.

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Just mad about mosaics

By Derek Schlennstedt Over the past eight months, Gembrook artist Belinda Conibeer worked with Selby Primary School and local community groups to create an 11-metre mosaic mural at the Selby Community House.

The mural is the backdrop to the Selby Community House amphitheatre and has a local flora and fauna theme.

Mrs Conibeer worked day and night to complete the mosaic and told the Mail it was a huge community effort.

“We probably put in over 200 hours, so it’s been an eight-month project for me, going to the primary school a few days a week and getting the All Saints Church involved, disability groups and the community...they were all a great help,” she said.

The Selby Community House unveiled the project on Saturday 17 November.

The Minak Reserve is included in the mosaic, and Mrs Conibeer worked with local artist Nikki Wellington on the design to ensure that the flora and fauna that inhabit the reserve were featured.

“Nikki was one of my mosaic students and is an amazing artist,” she said.

“I can mosaic but I can’t draw, so we sat down and worked out the design together.

“We decided to have things that the children and students can see out their window - butterflies, magpies and kookaburras, things that might go past or that they’d see at home in Selby.

“A lot of the children at the school wanted to have a go (at contributing to the mosaic), and we had some who came back to help again and again.”

Mrs Conibeer said it was great to see the mosaic come together after all the hard work everyone had put in, and thanked Tracey Van Vloten, the previous Selby Community House manager, for being the driving force in getting the project up and running.

“Hayden and Travis of I4 Tiling helped with the installation and grouting of the mosaic mural, I couldn’t have installed such a large mosaic without them,” she said.

“Once it’s done and the grouting is finished you can sit back and see where all the hard work goes.

“To see all the panels put together on the wall and see the community walk around and anyone that helped say ‘we did that bit or helped with that butterfly’ is really fulfilling."

Gembrook artist Belinda Conibeer of Beliana Mosaics admires the 11-metre mosaic.

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Some classic motors perfect to kick-start your heart

By Derek Schlennstedt Owners of cars and bikes of all different eras, makes and colours gathered in Monbulk on Sunday 25 November for the annual Monbulk Classic Car and Bike Show.

The show attracted over 2000 revheads, keen to show off their pride and joy to the world, and for the first time the show featured invitational cars.

Plenty of prizes were given out for best paint and panel, best engineered, best original restoration, CFA captain's award, police sergeant's award and best club display.

Local bands Wild Turkey and No Parking were belting out rockabilly music throughout the day, setting the tone for another successful event.

David Crampon of Phillip Island takes meticulous care of his 1957 Chevrolet.

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Kevin Harris from Kilsyth with his 1963 CA Bedford.

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The Monbulk Rescue team made short work of this donated car.

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A Mount Dandenong man received the perfect antidote to a "bit of a rough time" - a $200,000 lotto win.

He won first prize in the Lucky Lotteries Mega Jackpot draw on 19 November.

"I'm ready for some good news," the man laughed, before a Tatts official revealed his win.

The man, who wanted to remain anonymous, told the official he loved them and said the win was amazing.

"You have no idea how wonderful this is.

I've had a bit of a rough time lately, but this is just a beautiful thing," he said.

"This is the light at the end of the tunnel."

His head was swimming with idea on how to spend the windfall.

"At this stage, I can't even think! I'll have to really sit down and think about it," he said.

"This has just turned my whole week around."

Join the festive fun

Monbulk Tribe members Kyan, David, Cohen, Jeda, Alannah, Caitlyn, Rachael, Gabrielle, Hannah, Noah, Belinda, Ellie, Josh and Liz. our Health and Wellbeing Strategy and its goal of ensuring every child and young person can thrive and reach their potential.

"Having a supportive environment for young people to meet new friends, hang out and be themselves close to home and in a safe

environment is vital and I'm proud we are able to support the great initiative shown by Tribe in Monbulk."

Ms Grooby said that Tribe Kids, a group specifically for children aged 8-12, would launch in 2019.

Join in the Christmas spirit and enjoy a night of free family entertainment at Knox City Council's annual Carols by Candlelight, held at the Wally Tew Reserve, Ferntree Gully on 1 December, from 4pm to 10pm.

Knox carols by candlelight is a free community event for all ages with a packed program of activities and entertainment.

Free family activities run from 4-8pm and include an inflatable fun park for kids, craft workshops and an arts and craft market where you can shop for a unique Christmas gift.

The pre-show entertainment commences on the main stage from 5.30-7.30pm with Chimes Choir, Christmas dance performances, and the Bethany Fischer Children's Christmas show.

This year, the pre-show entertainment will also host the Knox factor singing competition grand final, where the finalists from earlier heats will perform and the 2018 winner awarded.

Knox also welcomes The Voice finalist Karen Lee Andrews, the Urban Praise Choir, the Royal Australian Navy Band and Dancers Edge.

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A youth group for Monbulk teenagers will be able to run events and a camp for young people in the hills through the Council's Grants for Community.

Tribe Youth Group Monbulk launched in April, providing a weekly, independent space for teenagers aged 12-17 to play games and run activities with people their age.

President, Belinda Grooby said the group formed after trying to find a youth group in her area for her teenage daughter.

"Sport is great up in the hills, but if you want something just for your child to participate in that isn't necessarily sports-related, there was nothing," she said.

"We launched in April and, since then, it's just taken off enormously.

"We had a number of kids that had difficulties making friends that are now forming real friendships; we had kids suffering from mental healthissues that are doing a lot better, so in that respect it's made a huge impact in Monbulk and surrounds on our youth."

The youth group received funding through Yarra Ranges Council's 2019 Grants for Community funding, which will help to deliver workshops, events and a camp for youth group members.

Yarra Ranges Mayor, Tony Stevenson, congratulated the group for being one of 67 grant recipients awarded funding in the 2019 round.

"This year Council is distributing $424,916 to inspire community development, support festivals and events right across Yarra Ranges and celebrate our creative communities," Cr Stevenson said.

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Graney is on song

By Derek Schlennstedt On Tuesday 4 December The Songroom will return to the Northcote Social Club with husband-and-wife duo Dave Graney and Clare Moore, coupled with Australia's most unique and pitch-perfect rock acts Rudely Interrupted performing.

The Songroom is a TV series dedicated to celebrating and showcasing both emerging and established artists.

In a normal episode, a featured artist shares the juicy details of their creative process and play some covers that mean a lot to their career development.

Hosted by Jess McGuire, The Songrooms intimate setting and collaborative format offers an exceptional experience, and this season welcomes renowned Australian musicians and Upwey residents Dave Graney and wife Clare Moore.

Bear witness to music in the making as The Songroom pairs up Dave Graney and Clare Moore with Rudely Interrupted to chat, perform and collaborate.

Dave Graney has been making and playing music since the late 1970s with bands including The Moodists and The Coral Snakes.

His stage persona has been described as 'flamboyantly enigmatic', and he is best known for his 1994 album Night of the Wolverine, and for declaring himself King of Pop after being awarded a Best Australian Male Artist ARIA in 1996.

"We get to see both new and established artists talking about their creative influences, creating of their most daring work together in such an intimate environment," says the show's host, Jess McGuire.

"It's an absolute pleasure to bear witness to

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husband-and-wife duo Dave Graney and Clare Moore, coupled with Australia’s most unique and pitch-perfect rock acts Rudely Interrupted will perform in Northcote some real moments of magic, it's what The Songroom is all about."

The show has announced that its third sea-

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son will be filming with a live audience which you can be a part of, by simply showing up to the gig.

The Nutcracker and the Four Realms is a tragic case: a film brimming with artistic passion and sloppy execution.

Clara Stahlbaum (Mackenzie Foy) is a bright young girl who finds herself in a dazzling fantasy world on Christmas Eve. Foy anchors the film with a remarkable performance of maturity and graceful pathos.

Clara is a great role-model for young girls: sensitive, assertive and gifted at engineering.

The film has endearing characters and solid performances, and the narrative is effective at establishing its world and conflict and then subverting our assumptions.

While the Sugar Plum Fairy's (Keira Knightley) eventual turn to villainy is incredibly obvious, Knightley clearly relishes the role, playing the duplicitous Fairy with haughty gusto.

But The Nutcracker has listless, back-andforth pacing, and is rather unfocused with its message. Inner strength and not judging by appearances are consistent themes, but the ending undermines the independence Clara grew throughout the film.

Despite its vibrant visual design, The Nutcracker is lacking in atmosphere: the title's realms are barely shown or developed, and much of the film's events are confined to an opulent palace interior and a murky forest.

The palace dance sequence is just pointless exposition, and with its gaudy visuals and uncoordinated background dancers, feels like a mediocre Eurovision act.

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Christmas all wrapped up Murphy's Mitre 10 has the festive season covered.

Store owner Julie Murphy said the hardware superstore has a vast variety of home improvement products and services to make this spring, summer and Christmas a breeze.

"Our hardware department stocks all your needs for spring and summer," Julie said.

"Our staff are all trained in pool testing and we can supply all your pool needs. We also have a large range of outdoor umbrellas, perfect for sitting under on a balmy evening."

They even have the pets sorted.

"Our produce centre has all your food for dogs, cats, horses, goats, rabbits, chickens, plus a wide variety of pet/hobby accessories (and) the centre now stocks Hills Science Diet dog and cat food."

At Murphy's Mitre 10, staff are all locals and are eager to provide friendly, expert service to the local community.

"Our trade staff are trained to advise on all your timber needs," Julie said.

"If we don't stock something you need, our staff are more than happy to source and order it in."

The family-run store was recently recognised for its customer service within the Monbulk community.

"We recently won store of the year for our village; an award we are very proud of. It is an award that recognises our store as being of a high standard and providing excellent customer service," Julie said.

"Murphy's have been in Monbulk now since early 2001. Before us, the Anderson family ran the Mitre 10. We are proud to be part of the Mitre 10 family and the Monbulk community."

Murphy's Mitre 10 is located at the corner of Main and Silvan Roads in Monbulk. For more information, phone 9756 6306, find them on Facebook or visit www.mitre10.com.au.

Make sure to pop in and see the Murphy's Mitre 10 team for all hardware and home improvement needs this festive season.

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Our precious Precious Repairs Jewellers offers a range of jewellery services and handmade items.

The store, which has been open for 16 years, has three qualified jewellers and is owned by Rene McCarthy.

Rene has been with the store for 30 years.

While all repairs and remodelling work is done within the shop, customers are also treated to a range of unique and exceptional pieces.

“We carry stock that is different to other jewellers as we purchase from small whole-

salers,” Rene said.

“We also carry a range of handmade stock.”

Other services Precious Repairs Jewellers offer include watch batteries and bands, jewellery valuation, pearl rethreading, rhodium plating and jewellery cleaning. The store also purchases second-hand gold.

Precious Repairs Jewellers is located in Mountain Gate Shopping Centre in Ferntree Gully. For more information, phone 9756 0011 or find them on Facebook.

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The Monbulk Aquatic Centre (MAC) is offering free water safety information sessions just in time for summer.

Beginning on Monday, December 3, MAC is running half-an-hour information sessions about children's safety in and around the water.

"It's important for parents to understand how dangerous the water is and that they need to be constantly watching their kids with no distractions," MAC operations manager Casey Dolheguy said. "The importance of water safety regardless of if it is in a public pool, lake, beach or river. It's very important coming into summer - parents need to understand how quickly things can change."

Information sessions start 9.15am and run every half hour until 11.15am and start again in the afternoon at 3:45pm and go through to 5.45pm. The sessions run in line with the centre's swimming lessons, however, anyone is welcome to attend.

The Monbulk Aquatic Centre is the premier gym and indoor swimming pool in Monbulk and services Belgrave, Belgrave South, Emerald, Menzies Creek, Selby, Tecoma, Kallista and Olinda. The modern facility is staffed by a team of exercise, aquatics and customer service professionals committed to customer service.

Owned by the Yarra Ranges Council and proudly managed by Belgravia Leisure, Monbulk Centre boasts programs and services for the entire community and has served the Monbulk Community for over 40 years.

Facilities and services offered include a health club, personal training, group fitness classes, aquatic facilities, swim school, birthday parties, a cafe and child care.

The Monbulk Aquatic Centre is located at 26 Baynes Park Road in Monbulk. For more information, phone 9756 6227 or visit www.monbulkaquatic.com.au.

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Taste of Italy Dudley's Restaurant in Olinda offers a mouthwatering variety of Mediterranean-style food with a modern twist.

From early morning breakfast favourites to light tapas options, hand-made wood-fired pizzas, traditional pastas, slow-cooked ribs and roasts, healthy salads and hearty mains, Dudley's menu caters to every mood.

And on top of all that, the restaurant has an ever-changing specials board from their team of Italian and Australian chefs.

Dudley's also offers a wide range of beverages such as quality craft beer (on tap) from Grand Ridge Brewery, their very own Dudley's Pale Ale, an extensive wine list of Australian and international wines and organic free-trade coffee.

The restaurant also caters for special dietary requirements including gluten free, vegan/veg-

etarian, organic and allergies.

A range of events take place at Dudley's such as Sunday afternoon live music (November to April), mid-week happy hour specials (Monday to Friday 4.30pm to 6.30 pm. Any two beers or wines plus a dip plate for $30 - conditions apply) and great dining deals on Wednesday and Thursday nights. Check out the website for more details. Recent trip advisor review comments shower the restaurant with praise and include comments such as; "warm and cosy," "best big breakfast since I can remember," "best place in the Dandenong's!" "amazing food and great service," and "loved it."

Dudley's Restaurant is open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner and is located at 540 Mount Dandenong Tourist Road in Olinda. For more information, phone 9751 2388 or visit www.dudleysolinda.com.au.

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Olinda Cellars provides customers with a comprehensive range of Australia’s best smaller producers of wine, beer and spirits.

The team at Olinda Cellars proudly support family owned and operated businesses, stocking over 1000 boutique wines and 300 craft beers.

The business is pleased to be supporting the ever-growing Australian spirit and liquor industry.

Olinda Cellars strives to offer professional, courteous and old-fashioned customer service.

The team pride themselves on offering friendly and informed advice, amazing quality products and extremely competitive pricing.

“We’re regarded as one of the best wine stores in greater Melbourne. You’d be amazing at what we have in store,” an Olinda Cellars spokesperson said.

Weekly tastings are a regular event at Olinda Cellars, as are seasonal dinners and access to hard to find items. The team even offers delivery

to the local Hills district.

Olinda Cellars was established in 2004 by owner and Director Ross Wilson. Prior to Olinda Cellars establishment, Ross collected a wealth of knowledge from his position at a local bottle, and then later, when he worked for major liquor retailers and Hospitality leaders.

Ross’s passion for wine retailing is spurred by the drive to offer access to every wine available in the country.

“We really do try to access them all, we encourage our customers to experience the vast range of wines available, and rarely try the same wine twice,“ Ross said.

Olinda Cellars is located at shop 7/450 Mount Dandenong Tourist Road in Olinda. For more information, phone 9751 0999 or visit www.olindacellars.com. Alternatively, find them on Facebook by searching for ‘Olinda Cellars.’

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From home studios and sheds to cubby houses for the kids, Aarons Outdoor Living in Kilsyth has it all.

There are even products for outdoor entertainment areas including Bali huts and thatches, and additional space solutions (for work or storage) in the form of timber workshops.

The team at Aarons prides themselves on their reputation for providing quality outdoor products that are quick and easy to construct, along with the best value for money.

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The Cuckoo’s rich history A hills curiosity with a rich history, The Cuckoo, recently celebrated 60 years of hearty festivity.

A traditional Bavarian restaurant, The Cuckoo was pioneered by Willi and Karin Koeppen.

As The Cuckoo history goes, the once-modest refreshment stop was named after Karin heard the sound of a cuckoo calling during the night.

Nowadays, The Cuckoo seats 450 people in three separate dining rooms and is renowned for its smorgasbords.

And as assistant manager Daniela Rosenfeld explained, with a warm, ambient atmosphere, The Cuckoo advocates family togetherness and does its best to provide an experience where people forget their troubles and have fun.

"We are a strong, generational restaurant that is tried and tested over many years," Daniela said.

"We have the winning combination of family, fun and audience participation, which creates the magic that attracts people again and again."

Drawing visitors from all over the globe, The Cuckoo combines excellent service and an allyou-can-eat policy for all food buffets, with traditional Bavarian entertainment.

"We offer value for money where you can eat as much as you want while enjoying the music and floor show," Daniela said.

"But our focus is to combine being a part of people's happy memories ... we want to create experiences where customers feel compelled to come back and experience the magic."

With sixty years of smorgasbord history, The Cuckoo Restaurant is one of Victoria's top ten tourist destinations.

The local icon is a great place to consider over the Christmas period, too.

The Cuckoo Restaurant is located at 508 Mount Dandenong Tourist Road in Olinda.

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Everything old is like new Mount Evelyn Upholstery specialises in antique restoration, recovery and repairs for all types of furniture.

Skilled upholsterer Luke Wilson prides himself on his workmanship.

After more than 30 years in the industry, he has developed a long list of satisfied customers.

The business services all kinds of furniture including lounge suites, dining chairs, recliners, ottomans, bedheads, footstools and sofa beds.

For the valued clients, there are thousands of quality fabrics from which to choose.

Luke said he gained great satisfaction from completing a job and seeing the smile on his customers’ faces.

Due to his many years of experience, and the time and level of care it took to complete many of his projects, the upholsterer said there was no feeling quite like seeing the completed project.

He said that knowing he had used his own hands and his hard-earned skills to make a customer’s day was what kept him in the business.

“It’s fantastic when furniture is restored to its former glory,” Luke said, “or to bring an old piece alive with a more modern look.”

With so much experience, and so many projects under his belt, Luke is only too happy to offer advice and suggestions to his clients.

Luke said his finished, refurbished works often became the centrepieces of many homes.

On some occasions, these pieces could often have sentimental value for families, which was why the result was worth the time and effort.

While Luke is almost booked out for 2017, he is currently taking bookings for early 2018 so get in quick!

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MOUNTVIEW CHATEAU TRANQUIL and privately poised within a treetops location, this luxurious, classicallystyled and elegant residence will appeal to a buyer seeking quality.

The agent says there's nothing to do but move in, relax and entertain.

The portico entrance leads to a foyer with sweeping staircase, lifting the eye to the upper level and soaring ceilings.

Striking black doors and earthy tones decorate the architectural detailing while solid jarrah floors lead through to the living zones, with the central kitchen placed within a conservatory-style window allowing the granite benches and new Miele appliances to shine.

Functionality of the design is clear with the floorplan flowing between formal and informal, with study/fifth bedroom.

Powder room, laundry, exceptional storage and internal access from the double remote garage are just a hint of the lower level.

The upper level reveals a spacious

landing and master suite, opulent and resplendent with retreat and exceptional walk-in robe and spa ensuite, while three further queen-sized bedrooms have walls of robes and sisal carpet adorning the floors.

The main bathroom is in travertine and luxurious fittings.

Tall casement windows frame the views while French doors lead to the flat outdoor patio and sitting enclosure, surrounded by landscaped gardens and established plantings.

The sealed driveway caters for ample parking while a carport and additional garage is positioned on a secondary drive for the extra-large toys.

This immaculately maintained home enjoyed by its second owner for more than 12 years is a home that will delight those appreciating the finer details and appreciate the quality that exudes.

Inspection is by appointment to admire Mountview Chateau. â—?

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 22 Mount View Road, Ferny Creek, VIC 3786 Description: 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 7 garage Price: $1,190,000 - $1,309,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Corinne Sukroo 0419 805 915, BELL REAL ESTATE OLINDA 9751 2375

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8 McLaren Street Upwey

$795,000 - $870,000

32 Melaleuca Drive Upwey

$790,000 - $860,000

Private Perfection in Prime Position

QUALITY ASSURED AND LOCATION GUARANTEED

Supremely located in one of Upwey’s inest locations, well designed & solar eficient this stunning home offers almost 1/2 acre of pristine near-lat gardens, well designed solar eficient home, your choice of 3 living zones, excellent outdoor entertaining, development potential with NRZ2 Zoning.

Contact: Sam Adamson 0421 023 760 Inspection: Contact Agent (Photo ID Required)

Simply stunning in every way & immaculately presented: 4 bedrooms, resort style main bathroom, L-shaped lounge, galley style kitchen with stone b/tops. Impressive alfresco design lounge/dining area, GDH & evaporative cooling are a must for year round temperature control.

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

4/99-101 Surrey Road Blackburn North

$660,000 - $709,000

16-18 The Patch Road The Patch

Expression of Interest

This amazing property is sure to impress

SO MUCH ON OFFER- NOT JUST A HOME!

This gorgeous home offers 3 good sized bedrooms, Spacious lounge/dining room with reverse cycle air conditioning, charming kitchen, lovely main bathroom and separate toilet, Paved outdoor area overlooking the generous backyard & Single garage.

Contact: Sam Adamson 0421 023 760 Inspection: Contact Agent (Photo ID Required)

Steeped in history & located in one of the most sought after areas of the Dandenong’s this amazing property is sure to impress. The main home boasts original character, style & charm, with period features including stunning high ceilings, beautiful sash windows and established gardens.

Contact: Rebecca Halit 0429 888 367 Inspection: Contact Agent (Photo ID Required)

9754 6888

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belgrave 2 bLair road CHARACTER CHARM AND CONVENIENCE

$610,000-$671,000

gembrook 14 ViSTa CourT CONVENIENT AND COMFORTABLE

$620,000-$680,000

This gorgeous home has all the charm of yesteryear and yet is practical in every way.

Flat usable 1/4 acre approx. partially fenced block with ample off street parking for cars, boat or caravan. Lovely landscaped raised garden beds with brick steps from the double carport, taking you onto the wrap around verandahs. once inside you will love the open plan design with high ceilings and timber loorboards, stunning hostess kitchen with pressed metal splash backs and stainless appliances, updated main bathroom, gas log ire, double hung windows, and lead light features. Seldom do you get to experience this level of lifestyle living within walking distance to the belgrave Central, train station, schools, tennis courts and pool.

Conveniently located, this modern brick and weatherboard home has everything at its doorstep. Positioned at the end of the quiet vista cul-de-sac, this highly soughtafter location is walking distance to Gembrook village and Gembrook Park. offering 2 separate living zones, contemporary kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a fabulous butlers pantry and adjoining dining zone, double garage with internal access, paved outdoor entertaining and a fenced rear yard. extras: ducted heating and cooling, a woodire, 5000lt water tank for toilet and garden use, solar boosted hot water service. Set in beautiful gardens on a 778m2 allotment, this home is sure to delight those looking for a comfortable, quality residence with all the trimmings.

Contact Jan brewster 0409 558 805

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belgrave HeigHts 55 CoLby drive BIG…ON VALUE & RETURN!

$595,000-$650,000

Ferny Creek 3 Seaview avenue CONNOISSEURS OF QUALITY

$1.05mil - $1.155mil

if SiZe is at the top of the list and second is vaLue then look no further! This immaculately maintained north facing residence just streams in the natural light to the home and with the established gardens this is surely one to view before it’s gone. The loor plan allows you to utilie the home as a four or ive bedroom residence or to have multiple living areas for the whole family. The home is set towards the rear of the block, on 1,289m2 approx. ensuring privacy throughout. Simply step out on to the verandah to enjoy the tranquility of the ranges beyond, meander through the colorful gardens and be pleasantly surprised at every turn. ample car accommodation, multiple sheds & water tanks are just bonuses!

Currently rented at $450 per week with wonderful, long term tenants if you require.

Follow the sweeping bluestone lined bitumen driveway and capture your irst glimpse of this commanding Tuscan inspired residence set in private park-like surrounds of just over 1 acre. Class never goes out of style and with high quality itting and ixtures throughout this home the timeless appeal is sure to inspire you. Featuring fully renovated bathrooms, dual ducted heating, oFP, and split systems throughout ensure your comfort year round.

With the forest as your rear neighbour you’ll enjoy the mimicking lyrebirds, stunning birdlife and birdsong, wallabies and the odd echidna paying a visit. The versatile loor plan offers scope for a large family, in-law accommodation or to run a business from home, the choice is yours.

Contact aiden Skipsey 0417 369 888

Contact Jim Conder 0408 597 558

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21 Mernda Road Olinda

$750,000-$820,00

60 Longs Rd Yellingbo

$1,450,000 - $1,550,000

Contemporary Living in the ills

Acreage Lifestyle with Stunning Views

ully renovated in modern inishes & colors, this 3/4 bedroom weatherboard home in a prestigious Olinda location will tick all of your boes. Offering views across to Silvan Dam, this family home includes modern paint tones with oak colored loating loors & D, Bio fuel ireplace with stone stacker feature wall & Split Systems for year round climate control.

Set over 3 levels, with family friendly separated sleeping/ living ones, the loorplan will suit all lifestyles. The upper level is stunning with a sleek kitchen in reds & whites inc s/s appliances, with a central island bench facing the casual living space/meals area. Abundant light loods the room while the master is tucked behind forming a parents retreat complete with S & BIRs. The entrance level offers 2 lge bedrooms, with BIRs plus a bathroom & 2nd living one.

Breathtaking views are ust the beginning of this stunning acreage property, appro. 50 acres of rolling lush pasture divided into multiple paddocks ideally set up for the horse and livestock enthusiast. The beautiful home is presented to perfection and offers plenty of space for the growing family with 4 bedrooms all with built in robes plus a feature main bedroom with walk in robe and ensuite. eatures polished loorboards throughout, wood heating and a split system plus a superb open plan kitchen with quality appliances and ittings. Bring the outdoors in and entertain in style with a huge covered entertaining area perfectly positioned to enoy the amaing ever changing valley views. There is also plenty of room for cars, trucks and vans with a huge barn, lock up garage/workshop and a double carport. A truly spectacular property with so much to offer.

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

Contact: David Carroll 0419 539 320 Inspection: Sat 2:00-2:30pm (Photo ID Required)

10 St James Avenue Kallista

$750,000-$825,000

oori Yallock

$520,000 - $570,000

Modern Sleek Sophistication

reat Value, Space and Convenience

Offering a fabulous connection with indoor-outdoor living, the fully insulated 4 Bedroom home is elevated on appro 1/3 acre (1554m2). ith modern black highlights & eternal spotted gum timber panels, the earthy tones of the structure form a striking presence at the end of a sweeping concrete drive. Internally, black framed walls of glass allow daylight to lood the interior & accentuate connection to the eterior spaces. ide engineered oak loorboards adorn the epansive living areas & low into the white galley style kitchen, offering soft close cabinetry inished with stone benchtops. s/s appliances & D complete the sleek design.

The family bathroom continues the white décor & minimal feel while the C is adacent. Sliding doors open to a lat lawn area off the front decking offering a secure place for the kids to play.

This is the perfect place to call home! Located ust minutes walk to schools, shops and transport this neat 3 bedroom home offers ample space for the growing family, all 3 bedrooms have built in robes, separate meals area, spacious open plan kitchen plus a separate lounge/living area with wood heating and a split system. ront and rear verandahs plus a covered entertaining area offer year round entertaining and privacy, neat established gardens, loads of under house storage and a carport complete the perfect home. reat value, great location!

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

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9 Prince street Emerald

$640,000 - $690,000

12 Royal street Upper Ferntree Gully

$610,000 - $675,000

Family Home On Large Block!

Beautifully Renovated Family Home!

Beautifully presented 3 BDR home on just over ½ acre, walking distance to Emerald.

Features lounge, meals area and new kitchen. Light lled home with gas heater & air conditioning unit. Large paved entertaining area outdoors & separate sun deck. Large fully fenced yard, horse-shoe driveway, DBL carport, DBL garage with concrete loor &power, storage shed & fruit trees. This property is a must see!

Beautifully renovated 3 BDR family home positioned close to both Upwey Village & Upper Ferntree Gully shopping precincts. 3 robed BDRs, spacious living area, light lled kitchen, meals area & large outdoor entertaining area. Also included GDH, S/S, polished hardwood looring, parking bay,asphalt driveway, garden shed, terraced landscaped gardens & fully fenced. Call today to inspect this great property.

Contact: Aaron Day 0407 365 994

Contact: Samantha Scott 0438 680 032

30 Hazel Street Cockatoo

18 Sydney Avenue Emerald

Family Home That Ticks All The Boxes

Family Home For You To Enjoy!

15 minute stroll to Cockatoo, this split level 4 BDR family home is ready to move into & enjoy. Featuring cathedral ceilings, neutral tones, large windows, well-appointed kitchen, 2 living areas, air-conditioners & mains GDH. Outside features 2 entertaining areas, full fencing, DBL LU shed & landscaped garden full of ferns, waratahs, roses & magnolias. This tidy & comfortable family home ticks all the boxes!

Situated on 1.7 acres, this split level home has 4 robed BDRs on the lower level & living areas on the upper level. Features vaulted ceilings, wall to ceiling windows, spacious kitchen, 2 living areas, study, hydronic heating, S/S, elevated timber deck & entertaining area. Landscaped gardens, feature pond, fruit trees, large lawn area, terraced veggie patch, fruit orchard,12,000L water tank, workshop & sealed driveway.

Contact: Aaron Day 0407 365 994

Contact: Aaron Day 0407 365 994

54 Martin Street Belgrave

245 Beenak Road Gembrook

$750,000 - $825,000

$1,650,000 - $1,815,000

Immaculate, Charming, Stylish & Walk to Everything!

“ELYSEE” Stunning Lifestyle Property!

Charming character cedar board 3 BDR home over 2 levels in Belgrave. Stylish & spacious kitchen, meals area, lounge, sun room & large elevated timber deck overlooking landscaped gardens. 6 star zoned central heating & S/S. Outside you have landscaped gardens, powered bungalow/workshop, raised veggie patch, sealed driveway, DBL carport, 5kw solar, water tanks, fully fenced - move in & enjoy!

18.5 acre with stylish 4 BDR home + study/5th BDR. Features large DBL hung windows, bespoke kitchen with Miele applicances, American Oak looring, timber deck, open plan living area, mud room, outdoor entertaining areas, in-ground pool, WFH, GDH, S/S cooling, stables, tack room, shedding, full sized arena, fenced paddocks, XC course,1 ML pumping rights, gravity fed troughs, orchard & landscaped gardens.

Contact: Samantha Scott 0438 680 032

Contact: Samantha Scott 0438 680 032

5968 6222

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GUIDE $595,000 - $645,000 INSPECT By Appointment CONTACT ana aher 0408 55 075 Barry Plant Emerald 5968 4522

Emerald 28 Emerald onul Road

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Narre Warren East 6 ardinia ree Road

A RARE POSTCARD VIEW - 9270m2

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GUIDE $,750,000 - $,850,000 INSPECT By Appointment CONTACT Justin Barrot 048 68 78 Barry Plant Emerald 5968 4522

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By Russell Bennett "One thing about community is that you can't replace it. You can expand it, but you can't replace it."

That was one of the key messages from an inspirational presentation at 'The Hangar' the Emerald Sporting Club - at Chandler Reserve recently as the Lobbe brothers, Matt, Tom and Caleb opened up about their family's mental health battle.

The clubrooms were packed with those from the local community who'd came to hear their story, and to support them as they'd done so often in the past.

It truly was the magic of community.

The three brothers spoke in detail of Tom's battle with schizophrenia, in addition to other mental health challenges the family has faced.

And it was all for the most important of reasons - to make others in the community aware that, if they're going through their own struggles, they're absolutely not alone.

Caleb has this year taken on the role as the

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For anyone who wants to talk, anyone who's going through their own struggles - he's there to listen.

The cost of entry to the event was a gold coin donation, with all proceeds going to the Movember Foundation. More than $600 was raised.

"You can leave a community and come back 15, 20 years later and you're still a part of it. That's how strong the sense of community is," Tom said when talking so candidly about his battles.

"This community at the Emerald Cricket Club has been getting around me since I was about 11 years of age. I'm now 27 and I'm still here, so that's pretty cool.

"The community has been a huge, pivotal turning point in my life. I really needed people to lean on early on in the piece of my illness to

The Lobbe brothers - Matt, Tom and Caleb - spoke about their family''s mental health journey at a special event at the Emerald Cricket Club recently.

Picture: RUSSELL BENNETT get through it to where I am today. Different, various communities have played a pivotal role in my recovery and they still do today.

"Opening up to the community really means you're not on your own."

Monbulk continues climb up the ladder Saturday pennant returned after the week off due to the Victorian Open with Monbulk 1 playing away against Ferntree Gully.

It was cold and wet, but the synthetic green was playing well, fast and very wide.

Brian Smith's rink was seven shots all on the ninth end, then struggled in the back half to lose by 14 shots, 12 to 26.

Richard Cookson's rink was ahead all day and up by 10 shots by the 11th end.

Then they dropped a three and a five to let Ferntree Gully back in the contest.

The game went down to the very last end, when Ferntree Gully managed two shots to snatch the draw.

Eric Markham's rink had a close battle all day but managed a massive five shots on the second last end to get a lead and then hang on to win by three shots, 22 to 19.

Andrew Bell's rink had a day out, with some good bowling and some good luck.

They were 18 shots to one on the 11th end and only gave away four shots for the whole match, winning 30 shots to four.

This meant Monbulk gained victory by 15 shots, 84 to 69, and moved up to second place on the ladder.

Monbulk 2 played at home against Cranbourne and Peter Francis' rink won the first four ends and stayed in front until Cranbourne levelled at 13 shots all on the 15th end.

Then they got a massive four shots on the 19th end to take a decisive lead and main-

tained that lead to the finish, winning 20 shots to 15.

Case Broekhof's rink dropped a couple of fours midway through the game to make things difficult.

They recovered to equal by the 17th end but then lost a couple of twos towards the end to go down by only two shots, 20 to 22.

Graeme Goller's rink was ahead all day apart from the 13th end, when Cranbourne got ahead by one shot.

They then responded on the very next end with a five-shot win and then ran away with the game to win by 10 shots, 27 to 17.

Eric Furby's rink started slowly and was down zero shots to five on the fourth end.

But they levelled by the eighth end and then were never headed, winning by 11 shots, 21 to 10.

Overall, the team had a good win by 24 shots, 88 to 64.

That puts the side second on the ladder, but only eight points from the top of the ladder.

Monbulk 3 played away against Box Hill RSL, the side on top of the competition ladder.

Both Monbulk rinks started hesitantly but turned the momentum around after the break.

Peter Hiscox's rink was down a humiliating two shots to 21 at the break, then comprehensively won the back half with a final score of 14 shots to 24, winning eight of the last 11 ends.

Likewise, Doug Elliott's rink didn't get on the card until the seventh end and was three shots to 14 down at the break.

Then, they performed the big comeback, won some multiples, and eventually managed a close loss, 15 shots to 17.

So, Monbuk lost on both rinks by an overall 14 shots, 27 to four.

The team is now just outside the four, but will need to win next week to stay in touch.

Night Owls bowls started last Thursday and it was a terrific night.

It starts at 7.30pm. Players should dress casually and wear flat-soled shoes.

Bowls can be provided. Players of all abilities are encouraged to attend.

Single players or teams can be accommodated.

Call the club on 9756 6183 to play or sign up in the foyer.

Matt, a ruckman at AFL club Carlton, outlined just why he was so passionate in joining his brothers at the event.

"The reason I'm so passionate in talking about mental health is that I had no idea about it until Tom went through schizophrenia. I had no idea at all," he said.

"Then mum got diagnosed with depression a couple of years later so that, to me, was a pivotal moment where I realised it could happen to anyone "I still think there's a lot of stigma around, but nights like this where you've got a sporting club acknowledging mental health and talking about it can just make it so much easier for people going through their own battles."

Caleb has made it clear that regardless of anyone's personal beliefs or backgrounds, he's there to listen. He's mental health first aid trained, and in coming weeks he'll be looking to secure his accreditation with Sports Chaplaincy Australia. Anyone needing help can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.

Yarra Ranges Athletics

By Jamie Strudley It was another busy weekend of athletics for the Yarra Ranges Athletics Club.

Its Little Athletics athletes enjoyed a modified program on Saturday morning, with some events not held due to the poor weather.

There were still plenty of opportunities for personal bests.

It was great to see so many parents helping throughout the morning. Without their help the athletes would not have an event to enjoy.

Yarra Ranges' senior club competed in the Athletics Victoria Track Relays at Box Hill.

It had three teams entered in Men's Under-18 4x100, Men's Under-18 Medley and Women's Under-18 4x800 relay.

All athletes enjoyed the day competing alongside many Australian representatives.

Best-placed was the Women's Under-18 4x800 relay team with fifth-place.

The Men's Under-18 team finished eighth in the medley) and 12th in the 4x100.

Next week, the Saturday morning athletics program is the multi-events championships, while the club's seniors compete in round seven of AV Shield at Frankston.

It's not too late to get involved in Little Athletics or the senior competition with Athsvic.

Email join@yarrarangesathletics.org.au.

YVCA rained out as cold November rain hits home

By Chris Anderson In the words of the great Axl Rose, "nothing lasts forever, even cold November rain".

Well, it lasted long enough to call a halt to cricketing action across the Yarra Valley this weekend.

It was a shame for cricketers in the top two grades, DJ Strachan Shield and RA Finger Trophy, as it was a missed opportunity to play out the first two-day game of the season.

Mount Evelyn was in a prime position for the points against Healesville, but the missed opportunity hasn't cost them a stranglehold at the top of the ladder.

Captain Kane Jones is hitting ominous form with both bat and ball, and with a host of emerging talent - namely the Fraser and Williams brothers - the Mounters are certainly the team to beat early this season.

The most pleasing aspect for Jones is the contributions made by Jesse Fraser and Jon Williams at the top of the order, which has taken considerable pressure off the rest of the batting line up.

Add to that their bowling line up, although bereft of an out-and-out match winner, that mailcommunity.com.au

has produced consistent and disciplined performances.

Warburton-Millgrove is still in front of the chasing pack.

The side's experienced bowling line up, led

by Adam Humphrey, Stuart Thompson and Cam Darwall, has stifled opposition bats this season thus far, which has allowed their inconsistent batting line up a bit of coverage.

You know what you're going to get with their bowling, so their batting will be their trump card as the season moves along.

With the likes of Ben Lever, Sean Humphrey and the recently-returned Liam Barnard, the Burras have the capability to post scores, and if some of their young talent hit their straps, it could be another tilt at glory for a team that is always there at the pointy end of the season.

Yarra Junction is the other team that looms as a contender.

The Eagles had a break-out season last season, and on the back of consistent performances have kept themselves in the mix.

Like Warburton-Millgrove, it's their consistent and disciplined bowling that is their strength.

Led up front from the likes of Nick Bark, and

supported by the miserly Kevin Bomford and Terry Ottrey, the Eagles are capable of strangling an opposition for a mediocre score.

The challenge for them is their inconsistencies with the bat.

The firepower is there, but it struggles to fire in unison.

Like the Burras, if the Eagles can find a score, they could be hard to beat.

Healesville looks the most likely to round out the top four, but with a long season ahead consistency will be the key for the chasing group.

The Bloods have the front running considering their top-end talent.

Captain Ash Hamer and young stars Dermott Fry and Dale Senior give the Bloods some match winning qualities, and if any of them find their mojo on any given day, they could lead their team to victory.

The frustration for Healesville is overall inconsistency.

For the Bloods to seriously challenge, it will take a complete team performance to close the gap.

Seville boasts an impressive bowling lineup based on speed and can give an opposition

batting line-up a hurry-up on their day.

Jesse Cook, Matt Hadlum, Tyson McKenzie and Mark Sandfort provide a pace barrage that would challenge the nerve of the most stoic of batsmen.

Their strength can be their weakness, and against a team who like the ball coming onto the bat, their lack of a quality slow option leaves them slightly short.

With the bat, a lot relies on the captain Leigh Aitkins at the top of the order.

Aitkins has the skill and the stroke-play to produce considerable innings and, given the right support, could lead the team to a matchwinning total.

Tom Page looks the most likely to offer him that support, as the emerging talent is starting add some consistency to his stroke play.

Wandin rounds out the competition, and the newly-promoted Bulldogs offer the greatest unknown to the season moving forward.

Before being promoted, the Bulldogs were cutting a swathe through the RA Finger Trophy competition.

On the evidence thus far this season, their strength lies in the batting line-up.

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Kids running for a cause

By Russell Bennett Each and every year the Kids Fun Run with Thomas lights up the Gembrook town centre with the joyous sound of children's laughter as they get to fulfil a dream of running against the famed train.

But the real meaning of the event is always front of mind - raising desperately needed funds for children's health causes.

Prior to this year, since the event's inception in 2002, over $575,000 has been raised to support local children's causes.

There was a staggering 550 runners who took part in this year's event, with more than $45,000 going towards a hugely worthwhile cause - the Monash Children's Hospital's cancer centre.

The annual Fun Run with Thomas is organised by the unbelievably community-minded members of the Rotary Club of Emerald and District.

Held at Gembrook's Puffing Billy station, it provides a unique opportunity for a wonderful family day out, all while helping children less fortunate.

The day includes a range of kids fun run events in a number of different age groups, as well as train rides from the Gembrook station.

The stories behind some of the staggering individual fundraising efforts - through 'Everyday Hero' - are simply awe-inspiring.

Four-year-old Hudson Dale raised $1578.07 as at noon on 24 November. He was the top fundraiser of this year's event. His mother is a teacher at Cockatoo Primary School, and his grandfather passed away from cancer this year, so even at such a young age he understands the cause behind the event. The staff at his daycare centre even raised $400 when they heard he was running.

Olive Henderson is the grand-daughter of John Henderson, who chairs the Kids Fun Run with Thomas. She set the fundraisers off to a

Maggie Little, her father Alan Little, and Emerald and District Rotary president Ian Ash.

Some of the top fundraisers - from left to right: Maggie Little, Alice Dixon, James Dixon, Charlie Dixon, Olive Henderson, Xavier Chapple, and Hudson Dale. magnificent early start, and has been a leader since the event went live.

The Dixon kids - James, Charlie and Alice have taken part in the event, and raised muchneeded funds, for more than five years.

Xavier Chapple has run four years in a row and raised funds each year. Last year he made snowmen, and this year dreamcatchers that he sold for $5 each. He wants to abolish cancer, understands what it is, and was particularly keen to fundraise for this year's cause.

Maggie Little's parents asked friends and family to share her fundraising page and over $525 was raised in just 24 hours. Her page was in loving memory of her younger brother Kit, who was looked after at Monash NICU. Madelyn Cong and Jasper Dogga were the first girl and boy across the line, respectively, in the three-year-old race over 150 metres - spon-

sored by Ferntree Gully Nissan.

Melanie Sazama and Richie Wynn were first across the line in the four-year-old race - also over 150 metres - sponsored by Mitre 10 Barry Plant Emerald.

Katie Spencer and Kobe Hall were the first past the post in the five-year-old race, over 250 metres, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Emerald and District.

Lailah McCauley and Harry Gordon took out the six-year-old race over 250 metres, sponsored by Lightening Press.

Molly Konrad and Bodie Hughes stormed over the line in the seven to eight year old race over 850 metres, sponsored by The Wholesome Food Company.

Finally, Sasha Carroll and Tyler Walther claimed the nine to 12-year-old race, sponsored by Puffing Billy Railways.

Sally Adams and ‘Fat Controller’ Arty Seeward had a blast entertaining the kids in Gembrook on Sunday.

Pictures: COURTESY OF KRISTINE ASH

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DOWN 1. Steal away to have a doze in the nursery? (6). 2. Throw to the ground (5). 3. Be left in it to protect her (7). 4. Catch in the mouth (4). 5. Encourage, for instance, to go north (3,2). 6. Mean the lady is in reverse gear, moving (7). 7.

Give the man time, pet (6). 13. As a result, there’s an egress (7). 15. Having arrived, is exposed (5,2). 16. Ask what makes manufactures step up production (6). 17. A lively fellow and foolhardy (6). 19. She dropped it in the middle of the canal (5). 21. A bit aside from (5). 22. Touched, as one’s hat may be (4).

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The daughter, long to abandon (5). 9. Increase for a bunch of tug-men (7). 10. Stick by the head, in trouble again (6).

11. On show as a precaution (2,4). 12. The two duck into the stall (5). 14. For “tree snake,” getting two points (5).

18. Runs out of star material (6). 20. Material the doctor left behind at the barber’s (6). 23. The poison is poured into one of the outside (7). 24. Sean could be right in that it approximates to (5). 25. Dislike of the bass voice? (4,9).

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16, Demand. 17, F-risky. 19, (c)An-it-a(l). 21, A-part. 22, Felt.

QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7552 - SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Temperamental. 8, Verge. 9, Missing. 10, Ritual. 11, Device. 12, Shady. 14, Scale. 18, Hornet. 20, Pullet. 23, Salvage. 24, Pence. 25, Surreptitious.

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