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Bike path plan 'idiotic' I write in support of the letter from Tanya Bowman in the 11 December edition of the Upper Yarra Mail regarding this ill-thought-out proposal (Waburton Mountain Bike Destination).

Not only is there the impact on the nearby residents, but also the poor toilet facilities, parking etcetera in the town.

A recent cycle event not only proved to be an imposition on the residents of Dammans Road due to the road closure, but proved to have little or no effect on the business for local traders.

One business owner stated that the cafes and other shops were very quiet.

I think this is an indication of the lack of worth that this idiotic proposal will have.

Emails have been forwarded to both the council and local member with only lip service responses.

Geoff McDonald, Warburton

What does your community NEED? AM I THE ONLY ONE? Donna McIntosh, East Warburton

Neil has a mighty big heart If there is one thing that your fine journal does very well, it is recognition of local heroes and successful people.

Your front page on Neil Skinner and Carol Ralls is a case in point.

Humble and generous are two words that describe Neil, the man who reached out to Vietnam vets in a practical way and made us all feel welcome.

A skinny bloke with a mighty big heart and very few words to say.

And Carol, well she is the package.

Also this week, the official word on Cindy McLeish.

Cindy was rewarded by the voters for being a good representative.

Cindy knows that the word politician is just a tag and that representative is the job description.

Loved the cartoon on the Rochford issue, said it all.

So much good stuff in the 11 December issue. Keep up the good work.

Stanley R Burgess, Healesville

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Am I the only one?

Am I the only one that sees the council funding budgets and thinks 'if only...' - if only they would put as much effort into securing funding for the residents as they do for the visitors, how much more wonderful this area would be not just for the locals, but also the visitors.

If only the millions allocated to building bike tracks and extending the rail trail was redirected to making roads safer to use and to cross, footpaths, drainage, street lights, road side maintenance, community services, help for the homeless and the vulnerable, childcare services, kinders and schools, emergency services...

How about an extra hard rubbish collection every year or at least a bookable one?

I know that some of these things don't fall under the council's umbrella but what if the same amount of effort to secure $9 million dollars for stage one of a multi-stage bike track could be put into securing funds for the amenity, the lifestyle and well-being of the locals?

What could $9 million-plus provide for your community?

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'Tis the season to be jolly.

But all of those jolly events with friends and family can be exhausting and often mean a wine or two.

Fatigue and impairment are two of the leading causes of death and serious injury on Victorian roads, alongside distraction, speed and not wearing a seatbelt.

With a never-ending list of things to do and holiday road trips, all five causes could become a factor in a single car trip.

Car, truck and motorcycle crashes are something we see too often, but they never lose their impact.

Over the years I've spoken to many police, CFA volunteers, SES volunteers and paramedics about the impact attending those scenes and rendering assistance to seriously injured people has on them.

It's often hard for them to not imagine their own loved ones in the same position.

Victoria Police put up a Christmas tree adorned with 199 baubles inscribed with the names and ages of those who've died on the state's roads this year.

Each is a reminder of a family grieving for a mum, dad, brother, sister, son or daughter who won't be coming home this Christmas.

Be mindful on the roads this festive season.

The Mail team is taking a short break, returning with our first edition for the new year on 8 January.

We wish all our readers a safe and happy festive season and look forward to a great year ahead.

-Casey Neill

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IN BRIEF Flag pole down

Safety concerns for kids in Reefton

By Derek Schlennstedt Children in Reefton have to dodge logging trucks and cars after the McMahons creek pedestrian bridge was removed in July 2017.

The ageing bridge was deemed unsafe and removed, and has left only one path for kids to take to get to the bus stop. That path is walking along a blind corner in an 80km/h zone.

At the Yarra Ranges Council meeting on 11 December, Reefton resident Bodie Seller pleaded to council for their support in lobbying the state government, and Vicroads to get the bridge reinstated.

"We have a high number of children and we don't have a pedestrian footbridge," he said.

"We've spoken to Vicroads for quite a long time now with nothing happening and it just keeps getting pushed back and back in each budget.

"The Upper Yarra reservoir upgrade next

year will increase our road traffic by an extra two trucks per hour for six months of next year and the year after that, adding to the log trucks that already use this road.

"Our kids are getting off the bus in an 80km/h zone with log trucks and mining trucks going past on a blind corner."

Since the bridge was removed, Yarra Ranges Council has received ongoing safety concerns from residents about the lack of pedestrian facilities, and following a council engineer's report council wrote to Vicroads on behalf of the community, advocating for the reinstatement for the bridge.

According to Council Vicroads has not date prioritized the project for funding, instead advising that the proposal has been referred to their 2019/2020 budget for consideration.

O'Shannassy Ward councilor Jim child said that this response was inadequate and urgent

action needed to be taken.

He recommended that Council write to the Regional Director of Vicroads, as well as the State member for Eildon Cindy McLeish, and minister for roads and road safety Jaala Pulford.

"To use the excuse that it has to go through a budget process is unacceptable ... it has already been through one and now going into the 19/20 Vicroads budget process," he said.

"We all know there are processes within emergency funding and this has to be considered for that."

Mayor Tony Stevenson summed up the sentiments of the room, with all councilors voting to take urgent action.

"Even the person who took those photos was putting their lives in danger ... I'd be surprised if any of us here thinks this is acceptable," he said.

Heather signing off at Seville Primary

By Michael Doran After 30 years teaching at Seville Primary School, Heather Glenn had hoped for a quiet, no-fuss glide into retirement. Judging by the crowd at her retirement function on Monday 10 December her exit will be anything but quiet.

In a tribute to her dedicated service to the school and a career spanning 39 years, colleague Lu Garner said that Heather was not one to talk about herself or her achievements.

"With Heather it is always about the kids and making them the stars. She is there behind the scenes making sure things happen but always with a minimum of fuss," she said.

"Heather is always positive, caring and thoughtful and words aren't really enough to say how much we have enjoyed working with her. I don't know what we are going to do without her."

Asked about memorable moments, Ms Glenn said that watching families grow and stay part of the schools community was one of them.

"Seeing children that I have taught from prep coming back with their own children makes me realise the years have gone by. It fascinates me that children I have taught have brought their children back to the same school.

"My biggest joy has been seeing students just all of a sudden have that 'I get it' moment.

Sometimes it has been reading where they don't want to read and then suddenly they start reading because they have worked it out.

"A big change over the years is that you are not teaching a bulk group of children, you have got to focus on their individual learning

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Speeders caught Police caught two speedsters on HealesvilleYarra Glen road in the past few weeks.

On 9 December, they allegedly detected a 37-year-old Thomastown man driving 88km/h in a 60km zone.

Police issued him with a $443 fine and suspended his licence for three months.

On 16 December at 9.40pm, they intercepted a 50-year-old Boronia woman allegedly travelling at 91km/h on the same stretch.

She received a penalty notice for $443 and three months' suspension.

She also received an infringement of $806 for driving an unregistered vehicle.

Sgt Richard Coulson of Yarra Glen Police was astounded that drivers were speeding in the rainy weather that affected the Yarra Valley over the weekend.

He urged drivers to slow down over the Christmas period and drive to the conditions.

Police charged a 48-year-old Gruyere man in relation to handling stolen goods and possessing proceeds of crime.

They executed a search warrant on 27 July as part of an ongoing investigation and seized a significant quantity of property.

Police have now charged the man with 10 offences surrounding handling stolen goods.

He will appear at Ringwood Magistrates' Court at a later date.

Police have returned the bulk of the stolen property to its rightful owners.

Scammers hit food outlets

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as well. We are catering for all levels within the grade and not leaving anyone behind.

"When I went to school it was all about polished shoes, taking a hankie to school, lots of rules and bigger classes. It's not like that nowadays. Teaching is still a very rewarding career

and to see children achieve and grow in so many ways is a wonderful thing to be part of.

"I am going to miss the routine and the school is a second home. Most of all I will miss the children, my colleagues and all the families I have got to know these last 30 years."

Police are warning retailers to be alert to a fraud scam in the eastern suburbs.

Yarra Ranges police said a group of young people were attending food outlets, making a small purchase and claiming their tap-and-go didn't work. They then hold the EFTPOS machine and refund large amounts of money into their accounts.

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The flag fell over as result, hitting and slightly damaging the refuge.

The Wesburn-Millgrove brigade took to Facebook to share their disappointment over the incident, which occurred about 10.45pm on Sunday 16 December. â&#x20AC;&#x153;After a great day of photos with Santa at the station and our brigade Christmas party, it was a phone call from our local SES to let us know someone had just crashed into our station/fire refuge and done a runner that finished the day on a low,â&#x20AC;? the post said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are glad that nobody was hurt in this accident but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a bit of a letdown that they didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stay and own up to it.â&#x20AC;?

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GLA:D can make a life The evidence that only exercise and weight reduction helps with osteoarthritis has been around since 2002.

Yet even until this year, in Australia arthroscopic surgery and medication was favoured by medical practitioners over prescribing exercise by four to one. The same frustration was faced in Denmark a few years ago, which led to them developing the education and exercise program, GLA:D, or GoodLife with osteoArthritis:Denmark.

Completely evidence based, the GLA:D program built an initial database of 13,000 participants over three years in order to measure outcome levels. They then brought the outcomes to health officials and were able to dramatically influence the way public and private funding bodies look at managing osteoarthritis (OA).

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Physiotherapist, Dandenong Ranges Physio, Olinda A quick summary of the outcomes of those who completed GLA:D: pain reduction by around 25 per cent on average; improved function, quality of life and physical activity levels;

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out of three discontinued painkillers en· one tirely; · reduced sick leave; and or cancellation of their scheduled total · delay knee replacement in 75 per cent of people at 12-month follow up Improvements were stronger in those who performed the exercises in a supervised class compared to at home, yet both groups still improved greatly on average.

The earlier OA is treated with a tailored exercise and education program such as GLA:D, the better longer-term outcome and the best chance we have of mitigating the disease process.

Total knee and hip joint replacement surgeries are still very effective forms of treatment for severe osteoarthritic joint disease, yet even participants with severe OA showed similar relative levels of improvement in pain and functional

measures as those with mild OA. And if they did go on to have surgery, they showed significantly better post-surgical outcomes compared to those who didn’t complete GLA:D. OA is not a wear and tear condition.

Instead, we need to begin to think of OA as an inflammatory joint disease, where soft tissue and bony oedema create pain, swelling and add to restriction in movement. Only appropriate exercise and weight reduction can treat the osteoarthritic process.

GLA:D was introduced to Australia in late 2016, and now there are over 700 registered physiotherapist trained in conducting the assessments and exercise program, including two of our physiotherapists.

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ment and lots of activities for the young ones.

Historic homestead, Gulf Station, is having an Open Day on Sunday 6 January from 11am to 3pm. Take the opportunity to tour the house, picnic in the grounds, fly a kite or just bring a carrot for one of the friendly Clydesdales.

Adults $9, concession $6, children over 12 $3 or a family ticket at $20. Gulf Station is at 1029 Melba Highway Yarra Glen and details at www. nationaltrust.org.au/places/gulf-station/

Sunday mass returns

Warby Summer Market The Warburton Summer Market is open every Friday until 8 March. It runs from 4.30pm until sunset at the Warburton Community Space, near the river on Thomas Avenue. There will be plenty of fresh local produce to choose from with local musicians providing the entertain-

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After a 10 year absence, St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Yarra Glen is returning a regular Sunday mass. The mass will be held at 5pm on every third Sunday of the month and the church is located at 20 Sayle Street in Yarra Glen.

Wandin-Seville Church Wandin-Seville Uniting Church times for December are: 16 December @ 9.30am, 23 December ‘The Christmas Story’ for families @ 9.30am, Christmas Day @ 9am and 30 December Ecumenical Service at Baptist Church @ 10am.All are warmly welcome to attend service and stay for Tea/Coffee and fellowship following the service.

Mail editor Casey Neill captured this mum and bub hopping through a Healesville vineyard.

What’s that, Skip? Follow @MailCommunity on Instagram for more shots from across the Yarra Ranges, and tag us in your local pictures for a chance to see them in print.

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Autism school plan

By Casey Neill The community could soon have its say on plans for an autism school in Coldstream.

Yarra Ranges Councillors will consider a proposal from Lyrebird College at their Tuesday 18 December meeting.

The school for children with autism spectrum disorder is in the process of establishing a site in the Yarra Ranges, and is seeking a location.

Lyrebird has identified a 4000 square metre site on Kelso Street within Fairway Park, adjacent to the Coldstream Preschool and Coldstream Community Centre.

A council report said the land was a cleared, grassed area accessible and adjacent to an existing carpark area.

"The inclusion of Lyrebird College at the location would add to the area's status as an educational precinct," the report said.

The council has assessed the site and the expected positive community outcomes from having the college there.

It will now consider offering to lease Lyrebird College the land by seeking community feedback.

"A further report would be provided to council detailing the community's response, upon which council would make a decision as to whether or not the lease should proceed," the report said.

The proposed lease would be five years, with the option for a further four.

Lyrebird College spokeswoman Melissa Handbury said the school would cater for children aged from Prep to Year 10.

"If all goes to plan, Lyrebird College will open in January 2020 with an initial enrolment of 12 students in two classes," she said.

She said leasing the vacant council land would re-energise the precinct and provide an opportunity to share resources and expertise.

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Melissa Handbury at Coldstream Primary School. 188703 "We see ourselves forming a strong connection with the whole Coldstream community," she said.

"Another benefit of the location is its ability to service families in the outer eastern suburbs as well as those in regional Victoria."

Ms Handbury said there were very few options available for parents of children with autism spectrum disorders outside of the public sector.

"In general, there are limited schools in Victoria specialising in the care and education of

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The Yarra Glen Art Show is a biennial exhibition that showcases the rich diversity of artistic practices across the region. Artworks include painting, photography, sculpture, textiles and metal works, capturing styles from realist to impressionist and contemporary abstract to traditional landscape.

The 2019 show will open on Friday 8 March and run across the long weekend. Organisers are calling for entries, particularly from young artists living in the Yarra Valley and environs.

Entries close on Tuesday 5 February, although they may close earlier if all the spots are filled.

The show was founded by six local artists in 2002 and promotes the Yarra Valley, and Yarra Glen more specifically, as a culturally rich and diverse place to visit. Community connection has been the recurring theme running through the art show and the organisers have added sustainability to the planning for 2019.

With revitalisation in mind, the organisers have created new artist awards to reflect the greater diversity of media now placed on exhibition. To encourage children to get involved there are also activities for them to participate in creating an artwork during the event.

The judging is done by well-known artists but one prize, the People's Choice Award, is chosen by visitors, all of whom are encouraged to vote for their favourite work. Prizes are awarded in three other categories, two-dimensional work, three-dimensional work and the Young Artist Award.

The exhibition is at Yarra Glen Memorial Hall and full details, including entries, is at www.yarraglenartshow.com.au

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children with an autism spectrum disorder," she said.

She said Lyrebird College would provide a quality, tailored and outcome-focused education option in a fun and safe setting.

"Our classes will have a high staff to student ratio with each student receiving 1:1 learning time as necessary to enhance their learning and to assist in achieving their goals," she said.

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All they won for Christmas

National win for a fiery resilience Dixons Creek Primary received a national award for its Wurundjeri-led fire program.

The school took home the Resilient Australia National School Award for the Firestick Project, which had support from Yarra Ranges Council and the State Government.

Students from Grades 3 to 6 learnt about traditional fire practices, culture and the environment from indigenous elders.

Principal Sharon Walker said students took part in an immersive walk on country with Wurundjeri Elder Uncle Dave Wandin to learn about indigenous fire practices and connection to country.

"Many families in the local area were affected by the 2009 bushfires," she said.

"This project helped students and their families learn to understand fire from a different point of view.

"The students learnt about the benefits of traditional Aboriginal land management and how fire can be used in a positive way.

"The children now have a better understanding of traditional uses of fire which they have been able to share with their families and wider community."

Ms Walker said she was thankful for contributions indigenous fire practitioners Victor Steffenson and Ralph Hume.

Some parents attended the National Indigenous Fire Workshop in Cape York in 2016 to learn about indigenous practices as part of the project.

Traditional knowledge of the environment helped the indigenous community to burn country using the plants' cycles to indicate small areas that were ready to burn, known as cool burns.

Lily, Shanice, Dave Wandin, Chloe, Brody and Tarni at Dixons Creek Primary School.

This type of burning can help to heal country.

The students' work was published in a story book launched last year, The Parent Trees Are Talking.

The books are available across Eastern Regional Libraries in the Yarra Ranges and at schools in the Yarra Ranges, Maroondah and Knox Council areas.

Students presented their project findings to a Federal Government disaster resilience committee last year.

They delivered a live reading from the book to 280 people in Healesville on Reconciliation Day this year.

Yarra Ranges Councillor Fiona McAllister

said her colleagues were all very proud of the students and what they achieved.

"Being fire aware and learning about the realities of where we live is part of growing up in the outer east and Yarra Valley area," Cr McAllister said.

"This project recognises the importance of involving children and young people because they are our future leaders.

"Council is keen to strengthen our community's resilience and this project is one that provides such an opportunity."

The Resilient Australia Awards is a nationwide program that recognises and promotes initiatives that strengthen community disaster resilience and inspire others to do the same in their own communities.

The Mail has played Santa for more than a dozen loyal readers across the Dandenong Ranges, Yarra Valley and beyond.

The All I Want for Christmas winners spent at least $10 at the Healesville Walk, Aarons Outdoor, Cuckoo Restaurant, Monbulk Jewellers, Beechworth Bakery or other participating locations.

They filled out an entry form and went into the draw.

The Mail team called the winners on Wednesday 13 December and posted out their vouchers in time for Christmas.

Aarons Outdoor $1000 voucher: Sharona Bradbury,Tecoma Monbulk Jewellers $500 voucher: Anneemiek Kortekaas, Monbulk Vouchers from Monbulk Aquatic, Motorbike City Ferntree Gully, Healesville Walk, Beechworth Bakery, Monbulk Bowling Club, Vibe Health and Fitness, Cuckoo Restaurant, Olinda Cellars, Dudleys Restaurant, Precious Repairs and Murphy's Mitre 10 Monbulk: Marita Hoogaboom, Monbulk; Ron Ure, Mount Dandenong; B. Berman, Helensburgh; Vic Reynolds, Cranbourne North; Letitia Hewitt, Macclesfield; J. Hall, Silvan; Sharon Dohnt, Monbulk; Helen Surman, Monbulk; Layla Hellriegel, Emerald; Lorraine Frawley-Vos, Healesville; Nasim Harris, Mount Dandenong; Deanne Tesse, Monbulk; Anna Meyerink, Avonsleigh; Jacinta Andrews, Sassafras; Jasmine Brookes, Healesville; Jo Scott, Gembrook; Jeanes, Narre Warren South.

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Bridget gets the votes she needed Bridget Vallence is officially the member for Evelyn following the 24 November State Election.

The Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) declared her the electorate's new MP with 52.65 per cent of the vote after preferences were distributed.

The Liberal Party candidate picked up 19,752 votes after preferences, compared to Australian Labor Party hopeful Gail Ritchie's 17,764 (47.35 per cent).

Ms Vallence picked up 49.49 per cent of first preference votes, or 18,566, while Ms Ritchie was on her heels with 40.42 per cent, or 15,166.

Greens candidate Brodie Everist received 10.09 per cent of first preference votes, or 3786.

Ms Vallence steps into the shoes of retired Evelyn MP Christine Fyffe.

"It's incredibly humbling to have faith placed in me by the voters of the Evelyn district in electing me as their new State Member of Parliament," she said.

"It's a great honour and an enormous privilege."

Ms Vallence said this was a magnificent part of Victoria with a wonderful community that had so much to be proud of.

"Locally, there is much to be done," she said.

"I won't waste a day: I'll work hard to represent our community in State Parliament and advocate for my election commitments to be funded by the government - especially traffic lights at Killara Road, Coldstream, support for local Autism Services, and more local police and PSOs." Ms Vallence congratulated Ms Ritchie and Mr Everist on their campaigns.

"What matters most is that government lis-

tens to people and responds to their concerns in a meaningful way," she said.

"I look forward to representing our whole community - I will listen and work hard to achieve outcomes that meet local needs."

Ms Ritchie congratulated Ms Vallence.

She noted that the ALP achieved a significant swing both in first preference and two party preferred results - about six per cent compared to the 2014 results and "the biggest we've seen in Evelyn for quite a while and above the state average swing".

"Thank you so much for all your help and encouragement," she said.

"What a wonderful outcome for the Andrews Government.

"The election results absolutely confirm that Victorians value a government that stands for a fair go for everyone and investment in the future."

Tasting success on the coffee front

By Michael Doran An integral part of the Yarra Valley experience is tastings, be they wine, cheese, chocolate, fruits and even ice-cream. With coffee it is more about buying a cup and hoping you like it.

A passionate young Warburton couple, Cleo and Wayne Silva, are changing that by expanding the coffee experience to include tasting and involvement. Cleo Silva said that they opened their Wesburn facility in 2017 to add more processing area and include the tasting space.

"We were growing quickly so we needed more space and we wanted to share our love of coffee with the general public," she said. "We give them three different coffees to taste and that's when they know that coffee can taste entirely different.

"Because we are in a tourist region we want to be more than just a coffee retailer, it's about sharing the experience of how its grown, processed and roasted. It's really lovely to have this presence in the Yarra Valley to interact with the public.

"More and more people want to know about what they are consuming, be it a wine or their food. There's a whole world behind the coffee which you usually don't have access to and that's why we do it.

The roasting and blending expertise comes from Wayne Silva, who has just returned from visiting one of their bean suppliers in Colombia. He said he went there to learn more about how it is grown, how it is roasted and the processing methods.

"I like to push the boundaries of what the technical process can do and I am all about trying out new flavours," he said. "Going to the

The Yarra Ranges Heritage Network has produced a Guide to Heritage in the Yarra Ranges for the community and visitors.

Warburton's historic Signs Publishing printed the booklet and Yarra Ranges Council's Grants for Community program provided funding.

The guide highlights key sites across the region that showcase its unique history.

Mayor Tony Stevenson said the Yarra Ranges was internationally-renowned for its wine, food and landscape and many tourists were often surprised at the area's depth of cultural heritage.

"As the home of William Barak, Dame Nellie Melba, Edna Walling, Arthur Streeton and Tom Roberts, our history is also of international standing and a major attraction for the area," he said.

Cr Stevenson said it was a great way for those who lived in the community to understand how the area helped to inspire those individuals to achieve what they did and become so influential.

The guide is available in PDF format from ach.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/Connect/Research_ Local_History Hard copies are available at council venues, Eastern Regional Libraries and historical societies.

Email Paula Herlihy at pherlihy3@gmail.com or Mr O'Meara at uyvhs.info@gmail.com for larger quantities of the guide.

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Wayne and Cleo Silva in their Wesburn tasting space. 188872 farm in Colombia certainly has opened up my horizons a lot."

The taste of Silva Coffee must be pretty good because they have been awarded a silver and four bronze awards in the 2018 Australia and New Zealand Golden Bean Awards.

"There were more than 1500 entries and each of the five varieties we entered won an award," Ms Silva said. "It's nice to get industry

feedback and see how you're placed with other coffee people.

"We started in 2010 in Warburton because we wanted to place ourselves in the Yarra Valley region. We moved to Wesburn so people can come and see us roasting and then taste it fresh, coffee is in our DNA." More about the tasting experience and the Silva story is at www.silvacoffee.com.au

Artwork to remember local World War I soldiers and The Memo's layered history is now on display.

Yarra Ranges Council, Healesville and District Historical Society and Healesville RSL commissioned artist Ali Griffin to create the artwork called Parquetry of Honour.

Griffin used parquetry tiles recently removed from The Memo's auditorium floor to create a hanging sculpture punctuated with a striking modern neon light reading 'they shall not be forgotten'.

Some of the tiles are inscribed with the soldier's names.

Councillor Fiona McAllister launched the artwork in a moving ceremony on the eve of the Armistice Centenary, 10 November.

"The artwork honours the men from Healesville who fought in the war, the strong community who supported them and their memory through using materials from the original Soldier's Memorial Hall," she said.

Cr McAllister said the artwork would draw people's attention to the building's story, while reflecting its current use as a creative hub and performance space.

The Memo Hall was opened on 24 April 1924 thanks to donations, with a carnival and other community activities.

It became an important community gathering place, welcomed a cinema program following the advent of silent movies in the 1920s and hosted a variety of live performances including by Dame Nellie Melba in 1928.

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Remembering Esma 104

By Michael Doran In 1904 'Peter Pan' premiered in London, daily radio weather forecasts started and Esma Donnell was born. She has kept up with Peter Pan, posting her 104th birthday on 10 December at AdventCare in Warburton, where she now lives.

Following the big day, she said said she was surprised by all the fuss on her birthday. "I don't suppose you think I'm very old because I'm not," she said. "I was born in Carnegie and my daddy worked in the butcher shop there.

"We lived upstairs above the shop and we went down the stairs with Aunty Floss to the park for games. Daddy used to tell me to fetch the butcher paper but one day I fell over and we lost all the paper.

"I had two sisters, Violet and Marjorie and a big brother. I remember school and I did okay, I passed all the tests. They wouldn't let us go past the sixth grade and the teachers told us that girls should do the housework.

"I can see the clothes we used to wear to a college, we had a uniform but I didn't like wearing a hat because I had curly hair. Somebody said gee you're lucky to have curly hair like that and I said I was born like that. I was rather a pretty little girl, I had curls like Shirley Temple, I remember that.

"The boys used to torment the life out of us at Sunday School. At school, girls and boys were kept separate so boys could never play with the girls.

Esma also lived in Hastings, Edithvale and Seaford so it is no surprise she remembers going to the beach a lot. "We used to go to the beach because we lived near the beach," she said.

During her working life, Esma was a dressmaker and a milliner. "I remember making hats and when people came in and said I want a hat I would say I will get my teacher.The teacher had to do that.

"There was one bloke who used to come in

Esma Donnell reached 104 on 4 December at AdventCare Warburton. 188754 the shop and he used to say I've come to see if you want a game of something or other, I can't remember what it was. He kept coming

around wanting to do some jobs in the shop but after a while I told him to stop coming to the shop."

These days she keeps herself active with art classes and still wonders why everyone is making such a fuss of her.

the nail-biting narrative, and the rich character development makes the eventual graphic terror all the more shocking and earned.

6. Sweet Country. A riveting, stark yet even-handed Western about the dehumanizing effects of colonialism and the resilience, desperation and mundane cruelty in human beings.

5. Annihilation. A poignant, superbly-acted exploration of how we engage with trauma, refracted through an exotic, visually-stunning sci-fi setting.

4. First Man. A historical drama of astonishing polish and sustained tension, this film distills the historic challenge of the Apollo 11 Moon landing down to a deeply touching personal story.

3. Mandy. This hallucinatory nightmare

by Panos Cosmatos perfectly replicates the feel of '80s action-horror, right down to the grainy film stock, lurid colour palette, moody

electronic score, its slow, sombre build and over-the-top, ghastly pay-off. Nicolas Cage is tragic and terrifying as a gentle lumberjack who, after his wife is murdered by supernatural cultists, devolves into an unrelenting force of rage.

2. You Were Never Really Here. Reminiscent of Taxi Driver, this is a taut, brutal yet profoundly moving film about a traumatized veteran and enforcer who gets tangled in a child abduction conspiracy. It's rare to find a film that so vividly conveys hope being wrenched away, beauty in death or tenderness coexisting with harsh, unglamorous violence.

1. Upgrade. A compelling, offbeat cyberpunk thriller with crackling dialogue, superbly-composed action and grungy atmosphere laced with dark humour and body horror. The plot is astoundingly efficient: the tension escalates smoothly on multiple fronts, and culminates in an indescribably brilliant final twist.

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Best movies of the year

By Seth Lukas Hynes This past year featured some further triumphs in the superhero genre, a resurgence of Gothic horror, a few outstanding character dramas, some knock-out action and an ever-dependable crop of independent films.

Here is my countdown of the top 10 best films of 2018.

10. The Night Comes For Us. A blisteringly intense Indonesian martial arts thriller, this may be the best example of thriller-as-horror - in the grim, oppressive tone it generates and

the gory viciousness of its fight scenes - since The Raid: Redemption in 2012.

9. The Death of Stalin. An extremely dark yet hilarious comedy about power struggles in the Soviet Union.

8. The Wife. A heartbreaking yet often funny drama with a career-best performance from Glenn Close, The Wife has shades of both farce and mystery, weaving past and present together to shine a light on unequal relationships.

7. Hereditary. Grief, family resentment and darker forces form a festering undercurrent in

Movies at Healesville and Warburton Thu 20 December - Fri 21 December For more information and to book tickets: 1300 368 333 or culturetracks.info

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This home offers a separate formal lounge, open plan dining, family living area plus spacious kitchen. Featuring a master with large BIR’s plus ensuite, while 2 other bedrooms also offer BIR’s & are serviced by the spacious family bathroom.

The backyard is fully fenced, there is ample parking & a double garage. Call to inspect.

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This well presented 2 bedroom unit comprises open plan kitchen/lounge, gas heating & BIR’s to both bedrooms. Outside is a single lock-up garage with internal access & great sized back yard with large deck for entertaining. Situated close to the township of Healesville with a potential rental return of $320pw.

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Located close to town, sits this 2 bedroom apartment arranged over two levels. The master bedroom & ensuite on lower level with the second bedroom & family bathroom on the upstairs level. A well-appointed kitchen, open planned living, private outdoor entertaining area & a lock up garage complete this home.

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This fabulous 3 bedroom brick home is perfect for the down-sizer or those just starting out & all set on a lat easy to maintain block. The home features a large open plan living area, ensuite & WIR to master, gas ducted heating, evaporative cooling, double remote garage & situated within walking distance to town.

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Healesville 1/18 St Leonards Road

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Brand-new home which features polished timber loors, quality ittings & ixtures throughout. Offers a spacious master bedroom with WIR plus ensuite, 2 other bedrooms plus bright family bathroom.

The kitchen is encompassed by the spacious living & dining areas. A double garage & low maintenance garden completes the package.

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Featuring 9ft ceilings throughout, polished timber loors, while the 3 spacious bedrooms all offer BIR’s plus full ensuite to the master and a stylish family bathroom. The well-appointed kitchen is integrated with the open plan living & dining area’s which also offers plenty of natural light and access to the private paved courtyard.

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51 McKenzie King Drive, Millgrove

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Gorgeous Large Home in a Peaceful Location Surrounded by a stunning garden & circular driveway the main home is only 15 years young & has loads to ofer including; solar panels, steel framed home & carport, ducted heating, evaporative cooling, ducted vacuum & a split system. There are three living areas as well as four large bedrooms with BIRs in total, the master with WIR & en-suite & spa bath. There is also a study with BIRs. Outside ofers a large covered alfresco area with bistro blinds, a double lock up garage, a double carport, additional double garage & plenty of parking. Also on this great block of approx. 3.6 acres is a two bedroom unit.

The unit is currently a dependent relative residence however could be suitable for family or a home business STCA. Just over an hour’s drive from Melbourne and a short walk to public transport and the Warburton Rail Trail. For more information SMS 30ORCHID to 0488 824 379.

FOR SALE $880,000-$930,000 LAND 3.6 acres (approx.)

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NEW LISTING 135 Worlley Road, Hoddles Creek

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100 Britannia Creek Road, Wesburn

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NEW PrICE Room for You, Your Horses and Guests • • • •

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2 Fern Court Launching Place $520000 - $570000 First Home Buyer or Investors Delight This family home in a quiet court in Launching Place is walking distance to the local rimary school service station/convenience store as well as the iconic Yarra Valley Rail Trail - if location is what you are looking for then this is it Consisting of 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom a beautiful modern kitchen with all the conveniences including dishwasher and double sink. Plenty of light ills this home with big windows throughout. Gas ducted heating and slit system kee you comfy all year round. A huge rear deck is erfect for all your entertaining needs as well as the garage which also serves as a man cave Plenty of sace to lay for the kids and also gardens to otter in on the 965sqm block. A circular drive accommodates all your vehicle needs as well as the need for extra arking if needed so don’t wait to long to see this home call now for an insection

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Tranquil and eaceful living is in abundance at this lovely location. Set on over quarter acre (1115 sqm) of beautiful established gardens this well resented three bedroom home boasts an udated kitchen light and bright bathroom and warm and coy lounge room comlete with gas log ire.

Outdoors you can sit & while away the summer evenings on the front deck or under the covered entertaining area both overlooking lovely garden settings.

This home will certainly surrise you Showcasing stunning anoramic views this sensational family home will leave you breathless Sitting in your light-illed lounge room or oening the sliding double glaed doors and laing on your large decking will surely be the ositions of choice to relax and unwind. The large family home has so much to offer with 4 over sied bedrooms the master with ensuite and lenty of robes. The car accommodation is well catered for with external and internal arking in an over-sied double garage.

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$640,000 - $700,000

Awesome family home with views Located in one of Yarra Junctions most sought after areas this 4 bedroom, 10 year old home is in impeccable condition & boasts lovely mountain views. A perfect home for the large family with two large living zones, safe & secure yard & loads of extra features. All four bedrooms have robes, master with walk in robe & ensuite plus bay window, huge family bathroom and fantastic kitchen with walk in pantry, gas cooking loads of cupboards and bench space. Outdoors an awesome covered deck enjoying the views, a well-manicured garden plus heaps of storage under the house. Extras include double garage, large water tank, gas ducted heating, evaporative cooling & plenty more. This is one of the best available in the area for quite some time.

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Contact: Tony Fanfulla 0419 870 513

2 Ridge Crt Launching Place $560,000 - $615,000 4 bedrooms plus study, views, great location This huge family home is everything that you need! Consisting of 4 bedrooms PLUS a study, 2 bathrooms and two living areas there is plenty of space for everyone! All recently modernized to create the inished home that you see today! A great big undercover entertaining deck at the rear gives plenty of room for all your BBQâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and drinks with friends and the mountain views will be a great talking point and backdrop! Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also another private deck off the master, views galore which you can even enjoy from your master bed with a cup of tea in hand. Life will be just perfect here! Gas ducted heating is easy with a lick of the switch along with the added convenience of a carport and garden shed. All of this set on an easy to manage 655.90 approx block, in a fabulous quiet court location only minutes walk to the local primary school, public transport and service station/convenience store. Call now!

Contact: Leah Bannerman 0448 924 266 Inspection: Sat 3:30-4:00pm (Photo ID Required)

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$480,000 - $520,000

Tradies - Look Here & Bring the Family!

Quiet and private, near the end of a no-though road is this great family home that will most deinitely tick the boxes for the handy person needing space to keep all the tools, cars and toys, the kids that love to get out doors and explore, and those that enjoy a sit on a balcony with a cuppa and read a book! Offering 3 good sized bedrooms, a lovely bright and sunny open plan lounge/family and meals area that leads to a large outdoor deck to take in the valley views, smell the fresh air and enjoy the birdlife as you feel like you are living in the tree tops! A unique home that was custom designed by the current owners, offering plenty of off street parking, enormous work spaces and cleverly designed to give the option of a 4th bedroom or home ofice if required.

Contact: Samantha Price 0438 795 190

Michael Robinson 0418 505 635 30 years

Peter Robinson 0419 543 341 31 years

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This classic older style brick veneer unit features a formal entry, a good sized lounge room with reverse cycle split system and gas heater, 2 bedrooms with robes, a freshly painted kitchen/meals area plus a low maintenance courtyard garden at the rear with access to the garage. Located within a short walk to the east end of town.

This impressive brick home on approx 2459sqm with a wonderful outlook has leadlight features, a large formal lounge and dining room, family living area adjoining a light ďŹ lled kitchen, an oďŹ&#x192;ce, 2 guest bedrooms plus a luxurious main bedroom all with ensuites, plus a downstairs unit previously used for B&B.

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Millgrove 12 River Road With the sounds of the Yarra River, amazing bird life, seasonal creek along the boundary, and a distant view to the hills, this 2 storey home with gas ducted heating and r/c split system has an open plan living area, attractive timber kitchen, newly renovated bathroom, a downstairs main bedroom plus two upstairs bedrooms.

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YARRA RANGES PLANNING SCHEME Notice of the Preparation of an Amendment to a Planning Scheme and Notice of an Application for a Planning Permit Given Under Section 96C of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 Amendment C176 Planning Permit Application YR2018/358 The Yarra Ranges Shire Council has prepared concurrent Amendment C176 to the Yarra Ranges Planning Scheme and Planning permit application YR-2018/358.

The land affected by the amendment is Lot 3 LP403716, Holloway Road, Wonga Park.

The amendment proposes to rezone the site to a combination of Neighbourhood Residential Zone (NRZ) and Urban Floodway Zone, and apply a Significant Landscape overlay to the part of the site being rezoned to NRZ. The planning permit application is for residential subdivision of 48 lots, removal of vegetation and works associated with the construction of a wetland and sediment pond.

You may inspect the amendment, any documents that support the amendment and the explanatory report about the amendment, free of charge, from 20 December 2018 at the following locations: • during office hours, at the office of the planning authority, Yarra Ranges Council, 15 Anderson St, Lilydale

• at the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning website www.delwp.vic.gov.au/public-inspection.

Name and contact details of submitters are required for council to consider submissions and to notify such persons of the opportunity to attend council meetings and any public hearing held to consider submissions.

The closing date for submissions is 8 February 2019.

Submissions can be submitted online www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/C176 or sent to Strategic Planning, Yarra Ranges Council, PO Box 105, Lilydale 3140 (please quote C176).

The planning authority must make a copy of every submission available at its office for any person to inspect free of charge for two months after the amendment comes into operation or lapses.

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Potential Leasing of an Area of Land Yarra Ranges Council will consider a report on a potential leasing of an area of land in Fairway Park, Coldstream, and to begin a community engagement process, at a public Council meeting on 18 December, 2018 at the Council Chambers at the Civic Centre in Lilydale.

The proposal involves an approximately 4000 square metre sized area of clear, grassed land behind the Coldstream Preschool at Fairway Park (part 12 Kelso Street, Coldstream).

The potential lessee is Lyrebird College, which aims to establish a learning facility for children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder on the site. Lyrebird College is proposed to lease for five years with a possible second four-year term.

A community engagement process would also begin, with letters being posted to Coldstream residents and advertisements posted in local media outlets along with Council’s social media channels.

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Please note that if the lease is approved by Council at its 12 February meeting, the lessee will need to submit a Planning Application for any proposed works to take place on the site, which will go through its own notification and consultation period.

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The classifieds department will be closed from Wednesday, 19th December 2018 and will re-open from 8.30am Monday 7th January 2019.

If Council approves the report’s recommendation to advertise its intention to lease the land, Council will welcome feedback on the proposed lease, which can be submitted at yarraranges.vic.gov.au/haveyoursay.

MARK VARMALIS

Any person who may be affected by the amendment may make a submission to the planning authority about the amendment. Submissions must be made in writing giving the submitter’s name and contact address, clearly stating the grounds on which the amendment is supported or opposed and indicating what changes (if any) the submitter wishes to make.

Copies of these documents are available for inspection on Council’s website www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au or at Council Community Links in Lilydale, Healesville, Upwey, Yarra Junction and Monbulk.

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Submissions can be made through Council’s Have Your Say page at yarraranges.vic.gov.au/haveyoursay, emailing c.sutherland@yarraranges.vic.gov.au or by mail to PO Box 105, Lilydale, VIC, 3140.

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Kicking goals for women Pre-season for the Healesville Women's Football team has got off to a flying start with a great group of women meeting to train each Wednesday night at the Bloods training ground on Don Road.

"It's been so exciting to see how many women are interested ... we are going to make a great team," Ali Bryan said.

She's led the coaching sessions to start the season.

At the last session the women made an effort to donate products to the Christmas Healesville Inter-Church Community Care Inc (HICCI) drive.

They brought women's hair, beauty and hygiene products to training to give to women that need the extra support at Christmas.

"Christmas time can be a stretch when you are raising a family and women can experience difficulties for all sorts of reasons at this time of year," player Josette O'Donnell said.

"We want our team to be an example of how women can look out for each other and show support."

Early next year, the sponsorship drive for the Healesville Women's team will start and the group is looking for local businesses or groups that are keen to put their name to the side.

"The team have already talked about their values - and we are all here for similar reasons, to be connected to community, to stay active and enjoy the sport," O'Donnell said.

"Some of the girls have played at high school or in the Eastern Ranges Competition but many of us are new to the game.

"Life can be hectic for women, and women's footy training can be a great escape and way to enjoy yourself."

The team would like to encourage any woman interested in joining.

There is no age limit or fitness requirement.

"We want to build a big team so that we can support each other to have a great season," Bryan said.

Healesville footballers support women in need.

Bickley bags a win

By Ron Hottes In Warburton Golf Club's Wednesday 12 December stableford competition, Tony Bickley made a welcome return and reminded everyone what a good player he is.

He amassed 38 points, but only won on a count-back from perennial runner-up Des Ray. Ray has hit a rare vein of form recently.

Balls went down to 35.

Nearest the pin winners were Happy Gilmore on the ninth, Danny Fox with his second shot on the sixth, and Bickley on the 15th.

In the twilight competiton, Paul Long is another member who has struck form.

His 24 points over the back nine should see his handicap shrink.

Another very consistent twilight player, Roger Mataele, snared the runner-up prize with 21 points.

Gemma and Zoe with a perfect baton change in the under-11 girls 4x100m.

Father Christmas visits Yarra Ranges Athletics

By Jamie Strudley The inclement weather on Friday 15 December did not deter Father Christmas from turning up at Morrison Reserve in Mount Evelyn, much to the delight of Yarra Ranges Athletics athletes.

A modified program kept interest high, the pace fast and the fun full before Santa stole the limelight. Little Athletics will return on Saturday 12 January.

Senior athletes were set to compete at round eight of AV Shield, but the storm on Friday evening flooded Lakeside Stadium, while thunderstorms and heavy rain on Saturday afternoon resulted in the competition being abandoned.

The next round of AV Shield will be at Glenhuntly on Saturday 12 January.

Yarra Ranges Athletics had three teams competing at the State Relay Championships.

Its under-11 girls competed in the four by 200 metres.

Gemma, Steph, Sasha and Zoe finished third in their heat in 2.08.40 with an automatic qualifier to final.

This time was one second faster than at regions.

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Balls extended to 18.

Nearest the pins went to Jason Kennedy on the 11th, Snorks on the 12th and Hatty on the 15th.

Some great scores were recorded on Saturday 15 December.

Steuart Hawke had a +6 with four birdies and still only scored a ball.

Lang Lang guest Perry O'Connor clearly enjoys visiting Warburton.

His +8 easily won the day and A-grade.

B-grade went to Barry Maltman, scoring a +4.

Jason Kennedy was the day's runner-up with a +6.

Players who scored +2 up can collect a ball.

The winning nearest the pin players were Angus Smith on the third, Allan Hubbard on the fifth, Neil Leckenby on the ninth, guest Dave Werner on the 12th and Bruno Kennedy on the 15th.

Healesville 1 loses match Healesville's number one side played top-ofthe-ladder Croydon 2 at home in a speciallyarranged Friday night game under lights.

The 21 ends were played straight through.

The game was played in stormy conditions with some heavy showers during play.

The game was delayed for periods of time while Healesville's synthetic green quickly drained.

It was a close tussle, with Croydon just having their noses slightly in front all night to win by 10 shots, 76 to 66.

Healesville 2 travelled to play Mooroolbark

4 and lost its first game for the season, 64 to 78, but stayed top of the ladder.

The side now has a holiday break and will resume Pennant on 12 January.

The results for Saturday Pennant played on 15 December are: Croydon 2 (15/76) d Healesville 1 (3/66) A. Phillips 21/16, A. Beales 15/16, S. Graham 14/14, B. Simmons 16/30 Mooroolbark 4 (14/78) d Healesville 2 (4/64) R. Turville 20/16, G. Gommers 23/18, C. Boland 7/25, R. Smith 14/19

Mixed fortunes for Burras The under-9 relay team, Eloise, Willow, Emily and Caitlyn.

The club's under-10 mixed 4x100m team of Mitch, Luke, Zoe and Maddie finished eighth in its heat with a time of 1.03.72 - an improvement of one second from regions.

The under-9 girls' 4x100m quartet of Eloise, Willow, Emily and Caitlyn ran sixth in the heat in 1.10.11, missing the final by one spot even with an improvement of 2.50 seconds from regions.

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

Email join@yarrarangesathletics.org.au.

In a thrilling finish against Ringwood 1 away, Warburton Golf Club's top team went down 84 to 86. Rinks were shared two-all and it came down to the last end of the game.

The side will play Pakenham 1 at home on 12 January.

Warburton 2 played Ringwood 3 at home and once again the Burras allowed the opposition to gain the early break before an improved second half saw them go down, 52 to 80.

Rink scores were B. Hall 13/14, C. Gell 18/17, T. Appleton 14/21 and N. Whelan 7/28.

The side's next game is against Mooroolbark 3 away on 12 January.

The Mid-Week Tuesday Pennant team played Lilydale 2 away and continued on its

winning way, 64 to 35.

Rinks scores were G. Walsh 24/9, R. McKail 19/17 and S. Lord 21/9.

The side will play Boronia 1 at home this week before the break.

The Wednesday Night Barefoot Bowls Triples Competition continued last Wednesday evening.

Rink scores were Dill's Crew 20 d Saint Dogs 10; Get Schwifty 13 d Shambolics 8; Trailer Trash 22 d Dunny Divas 9; KT's 33 d Moonshiners 7; Burra Boys 24 d Pensioners 11; Bolters 23 d Nutters 6 and G Force 23 d Reefton Rockets 5. Big Al's had the bye.

This week is the last game before the break, with play resuming on 16 January.

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What is something people don’t know about you?

Once the hard work of delivering toys is done for the year, I take a little break and enjoy a few glasses of Yarra Valley wine. I drink in moderation, of course! Paired with cheese and crackers, it’s hard to beat.

What was your most memorable moment?

Rudolph’s nose was on the fritz one night, and I very nearly crashed the sleigh into the top of Mt Dandenong. Thankfully the other reindeer took up the slack and we swerved just in time.

No one would have found me for days in that dense bushland!

What would your last meal be?

The Christmas in July special smorgasbord at the Cuckoo in Olinda. The only thing better than Christmas in December is Christmas in July!

What event, past, present or future, would you like to witness?

I’ve been lucky enough to be around for quite a few decades, so there’s not much I’ve missed in the past. In the present - a gift - my Santasense keeps me in the loop. In the future, I’d like to witness all the good boys and girls of the Yarra Ranges opening their Christmas presents this year. It always brings me so much joy to see the smiles on their faces.

What is your favourite movie?

Love Actually. I’ll never forgive Harry for buying that necklace for Mia, but gosh there are some heart-warming moments! And Hugh Grant’s dancing gives me the giggles every time.

Which toy should parents buy for their children this Christmas?

Well there are plenty of popular toys out there, and I’m sure I’ll be delivering plenty of them, but I like toys that get children outside in the fresh air - especially in the beautiful hills and valley! A bike, a cricket set, a shell pool ...

What six guests, dead or alive, would you invite to a dinner party?

A tree kangaroo checks out a special Christmas wreath treat.

Christmas fun for all creatures

My mates the Easter Bunny and the Tooth Fairy, Mrs Claus, Lady Gaga (what a voice), George Clooney (a favourite actor of Mrs Claus) and Michael Buble for those Christmas tunes.

What’s your favourite cookie?

It’s hard to go past the classic choc chip - plenty of chocolate! - but I do like a fancy bickie to mix things up. A white-choc macadamia cookie goes down nicely with a cold glass of milk.

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Healesville Sanctuary's animals are joining in the festive season, enjoying some Christmas treats of their own.

Christmas came early for big and small with the Sanctuary's Tasmanian devils enjoying oversized paper mache Christmas baubles stuffed full of their favourite treats, the tree kangaroo's home decorated with a beautiful Christmas wreath, the mountain pygmy-possums unwrapping their very own teeny, tiny gifts, and the resident galah sharing the Christmas cheer with visitors.

These festive treats are part of an extensive enrichment program, which includes interactive activities and items that offer variety while encouraging problem-solving and foraging behaviours for the sanctuary's animals.

Healesville Sanctuary is open to visitors 365 days a year, including Christmas Day.

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Merry meerkats We're all familiar with Elf on the Shelf and the dozen other Christmas traditions that have spawned from it, but you might not have come across meerkats in Main Street.

The little critters are all dressed up and ready to celebrate Christmas, and can be spotted on Maroondah Highway in Healesville near a little red door at the base of a tree.

We're unsure who dressed them up in such festive attire, but we love the Christmas cheer.

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By Michael Doran Two young Healesville residents have put their artistic skills to good use by designing Casey MP Tony Smith’s 2018 Christmas Card.

Liam and Grace Bowness, aged 11 and 10, live with cystic fibrosis and met Mr Smith during a campaign last year to have an expensive medication placed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).

Ultimately the drug was placed on the PBS, reducing the cost from more than $290,000 to $480 annually.

In September, Mr Smith contacted the family and asked if Liam and Grace would like to design his card for the year, an opportunity they grabbed with both hands.

Their mum, Kirsty, said the most daunting part was to get them to come up with one design they could agree on.

“It was such an honour to be asked and Liam and Grace really enjoyed the process," she said.

"We suggested they draw their own picture and then join up the best of each to make the final one and that’s what they did.

“When they saw the picture of Tony Smith handing the card to the Prime Minister they couldn’t believe it was their card, they were so excited about that.

“Tony Smith has been really supportive of our cause so that makes this even more special.”

Liam and Grace attend St. Brigid’s School in Healesville, which also mounted a letters campaign in support of the listing on the PBS. Asked if this was the start of a career in the arts for the pair, Kirsty said “perhaps, it’s a good way to start”.

A diamond couple shine Clive worked alongside him for 22 years and took over the business when Ron retired at age 69.

Clive relocated to Inverloch with his family and the business is still going strong after 50 years.

Ron and Irene's youngest daughter, Debra, was born in Seville and now lives on Phillip Island with her family.

Michelle moved to Cairns 20 years ago and Ron and Irene spend the Melbourne winters with her.

Irene worked for Adams Farms in Coldstream, berry farms in Seville and Rochford Winery.

A few readers got in touch to follow up on the spill of unleaded fuel in Wandin North on 30 November.

The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) assures the Mail that all contamination was restricted to the sewer system with no impact on the environment or wildlife.

What's in a name?

Homes at the Upper Ferntree Gully end of Kemp Street could soon join their neighbours in calling Upwey home.

Yarra Ranges Council will ask the Registrar of Geographic Names to amend a suburb boundary that's been dividing the street for years and causing confusion for postal and emergency services.

"I'd just like to help people find their way home," Councillor Noel Cliff said.

Local lottery hot spot Mooroolbark is among the state's luckiest Lottery Hotspots for the year.

The suburb placed second on the Tatts list after Preston, with three division one-winning entries totalling more than $6.5 million bought there this year.

Mooroolbark Lotto Centre was among two outlets that sold three division one-winning entries.

Bread for the brigade

Irene and Ron Morris.

Bakers Delight franchisee Katelyn Vanderend is donating sales from the Upper Ferntree Gully store's first trading day to the local CFA. Upper Ferntree Gully Fire Brigade captain Peter Smith said the $2541 would go into a slip-on vehicle replacement fund.

The crew has two of the small trucks due for replacement and a top-of-the-line model can cost more than $160,000.

The bakery closed for a few months following an ownership change and reopened on 17 October.

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The Wandin North couple celebrated the diamond milestone with friends and family at the Crown Hotel in Lilydale.

Ron and Irene arrived in Australia in 1966 with their children Michelle, 4 and Clive, 3, and settled in Seville after a year.

They've called Wandin North home for the past 30 years.

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