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Historic HCP property to be auctioned

Mountain bikers want conservation outcomes

The region shocked by Shane Warne’s death

Relief services struggle with growing demand

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“It’s come quite a long way, 20 years ago when I started in ambulance, it was pretty crucial to try and identify the type of snake because you had to give the right anti venom.

“Death from snake bite in Australia is actually quite rare and it’s usually only when people are bitten in very remote areas that it can turn out to be fatal because treatment is so good, and so readily available.”

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Mr Caulfield said snake bite rescues aren’t very common and within the SES he has only been called to a suspected bite in the past on Mount Dandenong.

“In my professional career as a paramedic as well, I think I’ve been to three snakebites in 20 years and one of them was Healesville Sanctuary with a keeper.”

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the winch and Ambulance Victoria confirmed he was taken to Royal Melbourne Hospital in a stable condition.

“They winched him up in the harness rather than a stretcher, so it suggests that he was doing okay, because you have to be conscious and alert to go into the harness.”

“It all worked out quite well in the end, the Melbourne Water crews were able to give us some fairly good location details.”

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A Melbourne Water worker has been rescued by an Ambulance Victoria helicopter, winched through the air after suffering a snake bite in difficult terrain just outside Healesville.

Emergency services were called just before 3pm Thursday 3 March to help extract the man in his 20s, who was bitten by a snake on the leg while doing some maintenance work in the catchment area.

Lilydale SES Unit Controller Shaun Caulfield was at the scene and said several rescue options were explored due to the difficulty of the rescue site.

“SES were requested to assist with our mule wheeled stretcher carrier initially, but once AV got on scene, they identified it was actually about a 40 degree slope that the patient was down,” he said.

A High Angle Rescue Response was also planned for and additional resources from FRV and CFA crews were brought in, including Healesville, Badger Creek and Wandin Fire Brigades.

Mr Caulfield said the victim and his colleague were also 40 to 50 metres down the slope and no ground crews were able to access them by foot.

“Luckily, the area they were in was literally in a clearing, so they were able to winch one of the flight paramedics down to the patient, and winch them back out again.”

Healesville SES and Monbulk CFA were also among the 11 appliances who responded to the call near Black Spur Road.

“Obviously, we were all there on standby because there’s a multitude of factors that can prevent them from being able to winch in and out.”

Mr Caulfield said luckily the patient was able to be successful removed for treatment by

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HCP Antique Emporium to start its next chapter

By Renee Wood

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Pet rescuer named hero

By Callum Ludwig Gladysdale resident Saskia Adams, President and Co-Founder of Forever Friends Animal Rescue (FFAR), has won the Community Hero Award in the 2021 Community Achievement Awards.

Mrs Adams was honoured for her significant contributions to FFAR’s efforts rescuing and rehabilitating over 10,000 animals since its inception in 2011, despite being a volunteer organisation with no government funding.

Mrs Adams said her journey into animal rescue started when another organisation was looking for pet foster carers and she decided to apply.

“I applied to foster a little dog from Mildura Pound called Ned, a little Jack Russell cross Foxy, and he turned up and was a happy, healthy, beautiful, and loving little dog,” she said.

“I thought it was terrific an hour ago, he was on death row in a country pound and now he’s alive and well because rescue groups were trying to help reduce the kill rates in pounds and shelters across Australia.”

The winners were announced on Saturday 26th February at Sofitel Melbourne On Collins and Mrs Adams and other award winners were offered the choice of a $2,000 Westpac Choice Account or a PRIME7 Television Package, and a trophy.

Mrs Adams said it was a great surprise to win the award and she was glad to see the spotlight shined on animal rescue as a whole.

“I’m not only grateful personally for the award, but grateful the work of animal rescue volunteers across Australia has become increasingly recognised because there are thousands of people who do this work,” she said.

“They really are unsung heroes. It’s wonderful just to know the work of animal rescuers is on the community and political radar.”

Mrs Adams previously worked in publishing and was the Senior Editor at Penguin Books, however the need to aid and rescue animals was far greater than she ever could imagine, and left her position to be on call seven days a week to assist and run FFAR. Ms Adams said she wouldn’t have it any other way and pointed to a number of opportunities for people to volunteer for FFAR across a wide range of skillsets.

“We are always needing people to volunteer for transport to move, pick up animals from pounds and drop them off to foster carers or take them to vet appointments. Photographers to help create profiles for the animals for the website so they can find homes,” she said.

“Foster carers are the other biggest thing.

We are always desperate for foster carers, animal lovers who are happy to open up their heart and home for a short or long term period for an animal in need until they’re ready for adoption, for a few weeks to several months.”

FFAR has grown to become one of the largest volunteer-run charities in Victoria, with over 1000 team members.

It is looking to match its impressive membership with equally impressive facilities, embarking on an ambitious project fundraising to continue to build an Animal Rehabilitation.

The proposed sanctuary on 100 acres in Gladysdale will be dedicated to supporting animals in need, from dogs and cats to pocket pets and unwanted farm animals.

FFAR is still in need of $50,000 to complete the project and hopes more Yarra Ranges businesses and community members donate to the cause.

The historic HCP building and property will be going to auction next month as the Britt family looks to let go of the site.

The decision has come after Max Britt passed away in December.

Max’s son Darren said the site holds a lot of local history.

“It will have a lot of memories for a lot of people, the drinks part especially for the town,” he said.

The site most recently has been used as an antique emporium but it was once a thriving hive of activity, providing great employment to local residents producing soft drinks.

It was first known as a successful camping spot, set up by the Frogley family as Healesville Camping Park in 1938.

After World War II, the Frogleys turned it into another stream of revenue, reinventing the Badger Creek Road site as a local soft drink capital and in 1947 it was renamed, Healesville Cordial Products.

The decision was made due to the market demand because soft drink companies didn’t deliver to the Yarra Valley.

Darren said his father Max worked in the drinks company in the 70s and his parents were interested in the property as they also owned acreage next door.

Max and wife Lynette purchased the property in 1986 and continued to operate HCP as it was known.

Darren said it then became difficult to continue with local cordial as Schweppes and Coca-Cola started to discount their wholesale items to local supermarkets.

Soon after, the business went into liquidation and in 1993 it was transformed into the HCP Antique Emporium, where several stall holders were based.

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Darren said in recent years it has only operated informally as an antique store and after his father’s passing the family decided it was time to let go of HCP. The 81 Badger Creek Rd, Healesville property of five acres will be going up to auction on April 9th and it’s expected to reach a sale price in the millions.

Darren said it would be nice to see it return to its roots and be used for some type of industry, like a “Four Pillars type of business”.

“It’s in a prime position on the road to the Sanctuary, not far from town, and big acreage. Where do you get that in Healesville nowadays?”

For now, the family is clearing out the antiques that remain, open weekday afternoons and throughout the weekend.

Darren said there are many items still available from furniture to pottery, glassware and more.

“Everything is extremely cheap, make us your best offer and we’ll accept.”

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Fires still an issue

By Callum Ludwig Upper Yarra residents are advised to be wary of fire danger ratings and fire hazards despite summer coming to an end after a large grassfire in Wandin.

The fire started in a paddock and is believed to have been caused by the grass slasher attached to a tractor.

1st Lieutenant at the Wandin Fire Brigade Darryn Goss said that it is a timely reminder for people to remain careful of fire danger and what they should do to be prepared, such as ensuring they carry a required nine litre extinguisher on tractors whilst undertaking works.

“We still have warm and dry conditions ahead so don’t become complacent. There is a lot of readily accessible information on the CFA website under Plan and Prepare, if you are not sure what you can do around your home to give you the best possible chance of survival,” he said.

“Luckily no persons or animals were injured. Multiple horses were moved paddocks upon our arrival to the fire by the owners.”

Despite cooler and wetter weather being expected, CFA warns dry undergrowth of grass or forestry areas are of concern and residents should refresh themselves on their local council regulations in regards to what they should do in fire danger periods.

The fire was the first of two on Sunday 27 February in the Yarra Ranges area, with a property fire also recorded in Mooroolbark shortly after, VicEmergency also issued an alert for a fire by Woods Point Rd in Warburton on Monday.

For residents with larger properties, particularly with bushed areas or dry grassland, the Wandin Fire Brigade provided a list of precautions that can be undertaken to reduce risks of fire danger: Ensure that emergency services have adequate access to be able to get a fire appliance as close as possible to the majority of areas.

Have a plan and practice it so if that day happens you know what you have to do and

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give you and your animals the best possible chance.

Create a heavily grazed area where stock can be moved during a bushfire. This could be a grazed or green paddock or a laneway, with access to water.

Consider having a central laneway to assist moving stock before a fire threatens.

Identify a possible containment area where stock can be fed after a fire. In addition to containing stock, this also reduces the risk of

weed spread across the property following a fire.

Consider a mineral earth break around paddocks to try and stop or slow the spread of fire.

Throughout the pandemic, CFA volunteers have been continuing to meet for online and essential in-person training where possible to ensure they are well-drilled and prepared to tackle fires, and brigades and agencies are always on alert to assist each other to ensure the best possible outcome they can.

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Schoolboy hit by car in Badger Creek

By Callum Ludwig A teenage schoolboy is recovering in hospital after he was was struck by a car in Badger Creek on Tuesday 1 March.

Three ambulances were on scene when the incident occurred on Don Rd near Hannover Rd, Badger Creek around 2.35pm.

It’s believed the boy was hit as he stepped out in front of a bus into the southbound lane and was struck by a car travelling on the 60km/h road.

Reports suggest he struck the bonnet and windscreen before going over the top of the vehicle.

The boy was airlifted to the Royal Mel-

bourne Hospital in a stable condition with a broken leg and pelvic injuries. He is set to be cleared to return home by Friday 4 March.

The student had been taking shelter from the heavy rain and decided to run across the road, likely in an attempt to avoid the weather.

The bus driver and driver of the car involved said the driver’s vision of the boy was obscured by the bus and the heavy rain, resulting in the unfortunate accident.

CCTV from the bus corroborates their accounts of the incident.

Police are currently awaiting the toxicology report from the driver of the car as per the standard procedure. It is not believed the driver was under the influence of alcohol or illicit substances.

A boy was airlifted to hospital after being struck by a car on Tuesday 1 March.

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Coldstream CFA, assisted by Lilydale, Gruyere, Mt Evelyn, Yarra Glen, Bayswater BA and Yellingbo Rural Rehab brigades attended a house fire on Killara Rd around 5pm on Friday 4 March.

Approximately 60 per cent of the house could not be saved, but the fire did not spread beyond the property.

Crews worked quickly to bring the fire under control by 5.35pm and no injuries were sustained.

A number of valuables were saved from inside the building for the owners.

Healesville hit by vandalism Healesville police are investigating a recent spate of vandalism and graffiti in the town.

Offenders have been tagging private and public property and reports have been made to police.

Police are asking the community to use the VANDALTRAK APP (FREE) to record any tags on their property.

The app will allow incidents to be linked to those already recorded by Yarra Ranges Council when they remove graffiti from council premises and enable police to collate as many incidents as possible for evidence.

Theft of gear from Kinglake FNC Police are appealing for information regarding the theft of property from the clubrooms of the Kinglake Football Netball Club.

The offenders stole official Sherrin footballs valued at $2400 and a $1000 50 inch television.

The perpetrators gained access to the clubrooms between 8:30pm on Wednesday 2 February and 5:30pm Thursday 3 February, when the crime was noticed.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000 or at the CrimeStoppers website.

Fatal Kinglake car accident investigation Police are continuing investigations into a fatal crash on Weber Road in Kinglake earlier this month.

A 28-year-old woman was travelling east, losing control over a crest and crashing into a tree at 11:39am.

She was taken to hospital and sadly died of her injuries.

The circumstances of the crash are as yet uncertain, and police are yet to determine if speed was a deciding factor in the car careering as it rose over the crest.

Any witnesses or anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www. crimestoppersvic.com.au.

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Heartbreak Warne’s gone

By David Nagel It’s been so hard to process and digest the news of the death of the biggest superstar Australian cricket has ever seen…world cricket in fact - it’s simply impossible to comprehend the death of Shane Keith Warne.

And coming off the news, just a day earlier, that another legend of Australian cricket – Rod Marsh – had also passed away…it’s just compounded the pain.

Warne’s on-field brilliance, transforming the then dying art of leg-spin bowling into the coolest act in the game, and his off-field antics that kept us equally as entertained made the great Victorian the absolute supreme package.

The cricketing genius of Don Bradman, mixed with the flair of Keith Miller…Warney had it all!

Disbelief, shock, a nation and world-ofcricket stunned, memories of the Upper Ferntree Gully-born man will live on forever.

For what it’s worth, my greatest memory of Shane Keith Warne was the way he singlehandedly dragged Australia back from the brink in the 1999 World Cup semi-final against South Africa.

Everyone remembers the last ball of the classic contest, with Allan Donald being run-out after the hottest potato in world cricket bounced through the hands of Mark Waugh, Damien Fleming and Adam Gilchrist, leading to wild celebrations and a place in the final against Pakistan.

But wind back the clock 10 wickets…and the Aussies were staring defeat well and truly in the face.

A 90-run partnership between Michael Bevan (65) and Steve Waugh (56) propelled the Australians to a modest total of 213 from their 50 overs, with two of South Africa’s greatest –

A country in mourning. The great Shane Warne with the 1999 World Cup. 271192 Picture: AAP IMAGES Shaun Pollock (5/36) and Allan Donald (4/32) – having bowled their country into a seemingly impregnable position.

And when Herschelle Gibbs (30) and Gary Kirsten (18) blazed their way to a 48-run opening stand – the Aussies hopes had almost petered out.

Steve Waugh, the captain, had only one option…the game was slipping away…0-43 off 10…it has to be Warney to come on earlier than expected to bowl the 11th over.

What happened next was the stuff of legends with Warne delivering with the ball – in his own unique way – but also instilling belief and hope into his playing comrades…and his country.

The second ball of the 13th over pitched where an imaginary fifth leg-stump would stand, spun past the outside edge of Gibbs’ bat and rattled into off stump.

Gilchrist leapt from behind the stumps, while Warne marched directly towards him, straight down the middle of the pitch, several times yelling ‘C’mon’ as rejuvenated team mates high-fived him along the way.

Inspirational…we’re back in it!

The first ball of the 15th over – South Africa 1-53 – and Kirsten tries to launch one over cowcorner, only to misjudge the big-turning leggie which smashed into his off-stump.

Warne – having delivered with the ball – became motivator again, leaning back with clenched fists that were pumping to the sky before waving his arms twice in a circular motion.

He landed in Gilchrist’s arms, before his swarming teammates arrived with renewed enthusiasm and increasing admiration for a legend on the rise…South Africa 2/53.

And two balls later it was 3/53, with South African skipper Hansie Cronje (0) edging Warne to Mark Waugh at first slip.

In just 20 balls Warne had decreased a worrying run-rate, then claimed three wickets during that spell to bring the World Cup final within reach.

The World Cup…the boy from St Kilda Cricket Club was showcasing his talents, and carrying a nation on his shoulders, on the biggest stage that world cricket has to offer.

A remarkable game of cricket would then ebb and flow.

South African Jacques Kallis (53) was the dangerman before Warne removed him – caught by Steve Waugh in the covers – with the second last ball of his 10th over to make it 6/175 at the end of the 45th over.

Warne would end with 4/29 – the only Australian to take multiple wickets – as the crescendo built to the last-over run out of Donald.

Shane Keith Warne won that game for his country, and would grow his legend even further with a mesmerising spell of bowling in the final, taking 4/33 off nine overs to claim manof-the-match honours as Australia (2/133) comfortably chased down Pakistan (132) We all have memories of Warney…the ball of the century, the 700th wicket, 40 wickets in the greatest Ashes series of all in 2005…or marrying Sharon in Kath and Kim. He was a rebel; he was a champion…he was Shane Keith Warne…and he did it his way.

And there will never be another one like him.

Surely, one day, Warne will be looking over all future test matches at the MCG – from The Shane Warne Stand – and his memory will never be forgotten.

Heart-felt condolences go to the Warne family and his closest mates.

Mountain Bikers share environmental concerns

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President of Yarra Ranges Mountain Bikers Andrew Howieson.

Picture: YRMTB Mr Howieson was referring to the protests in the north-eastern town Derby in Tasmania, a prominent mountain biking location recently slated for logging projects.

VNPA proposed that if the project was successful, it would like the 22 kilometres of the trail that intersects the Yarra Ranges National Park to be scrapped.

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the amount of people that are cycling than there was beforehand. The sport has really bad growing pains at the moment, there are so many people taking up the sport, and a lack of infrastructure available,” he said.

“To compare, if the number of people that wanted to play cricket doubled, and the number of cricket fields available halved, you’d see parks where people want to go and have a picnic overrun by people wanting to play cricket. People would start getting cricket balls hit through their picnics and that’s what’s happening with mountain biking.”

Mountain bike trails in Silvan and Lysterfield, the nearest for Yarra Ranges residents at current, have been closed for almost a year following damage caused by the June 2021 storms.

A decision as to whether the Yarra Ranges Mountain Bike Destination is set to go ahead in its current form is believed to be made in the next couple of months, subject to the research completed for a mandatory environmental effects statement.

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Opinions have been divided over plans to create the Yarra Ranges Mountain Bike Destination project through the Yarra Ranges National Park and surrounding state forest.

The National Parks Australia Council (NPAC) and Victorian National Parks Association (VNPA) have indicated they are against parts of the project which would see development in national parks.

Mountain biking groups such as Yarra Ranges Mountain Bikers are in support of the project however, President Andrew Howieson wants those against to know mountain bikers do not want trails that aren’t environmentally friendly to protected areas.

“I can’t stress enough how much I want to work with them, not as opposition. We’ve got the same interest, we want to preserve and enjoy the Australian environment,” he said.

“You only need to look at Tasmania to see the mountain bikers, petitioning and protesting against stopping logging down there.”

Mr Howieson said he and other mountain bikers want to be able to enjoy the national park just as much as those who hike or walk it on hiking trails, but would be happy for the trail to stick to state forest if the environmental impacts were too devastating.

“If the data comes back and says the Leadbeater’s Possum is going to become extinct or has a very high chance of extinction if you build this trail, how can you go out and ride that and still enjoy it with that in the back of your mind?” he said.

“If they turn around and say that you can’t have the trail in the national park, but you can in the state park, we’re wholeheartedly behind that and that’s still a positive result.”

For Mr Howieson, he believes more trails are needed to meet the growing demand, as the number of participants skyrocketed over the past couple of years from residents seeking exercise and entertainment options during Covid-19 lockdowns.

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Top accolade for distiller

By Callum Ludwig Healesville gin distillery Four Pillars has been recognised for its world-renowned gin again this year, being awarded Brand Innovator of the Year and Distiller of the Year in the 2022 World Gin Awards.

Four Pillars announced there achievement in social media posts, even offering a free gin and tonic for anyone who visited their Healesville distillery from 5-7pm on Friday 25 February.

“We’re truly chuffed with these results and the recognition of our full range of gins. From our original Rare Dry Gin to our Bloody Shiraz Gin to our limited releases like Afloat Pink Gin

and Spice Trade Gin, we love pushing ourselves to make new gins for you to enjoy,” they wrote.

The distillery started in 2013 by Stuart Gregor, Cameron Mackenzie, and Matt Jones can add these awards to the company’s list of accolades, including International Gin Producer of the Year in 2019 and 2020 and Liquor Brand of the Year in 2019.

Seven individual gins have also previously been recognised in International Wine and Spirits competitions, with their famous Rare Dry Gin and Navy Strength Gin reeling in 24 awards between them, being assigned as gold, double gold, or master status gins around the world, and with the Navy Strength Gin awarded Best Gin in 2016, 2018 and 2019.

Four Pillars have once again been recognised on the world stage for its gin.

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The Yarra Valley is in an enviable position as one of the country’s leading wine regions, however, the presence of grapevine phylloxera and the resulting replanting of vines is a significant issue for the region.

Phylloxera is a small aphid-like insect that destroys grapevines by feeding on their roots and/or leaves. Whilst phylloxera is a risk to vine health, it does not impact the quality of grapes or the wine.

Phylloxera was first detected in the Yarra Valley in 2006. While the adoption of best-practice biosecurity protocols has slowed and limited further spread, the pest has gradually spread throughout the region.

Grapevines grown on their own roots (Vitis vinifera) are most susceptible to phylloxera damage, however, this can be managed by grafting vines onto rootstocks that are known to have resistance to phylloxera. Replanting comes at an enormous cost to businesses; it is forecast the cost to the region’s producers to replant the existing vineyards will exceed one billion dollars.

Wine Yarra Valley has launched an industry survey to establish the Yarra Valley’s current vineyard area and the rate at which replanting is being undertaken.

Data collected from the survey will provide essential information to our advocacy on this issue by assisting us in understanding producers’ vine replanting programs, if the industry will contract, and the type of support the growers are seeking. Additionally, it will frame our conversations with governments about support for the industry on this issue.

In the survey Yarra Valley producers have the opportunity to declare the ratio of vines planted on phylloxera-resistant rootstock on their properties and their intentions to replant, as well as their interest in purchasing rootlings generated from some of the region’s earliest plantings, currently being preserved by Wine Yarra Valley.

Producers who are yet to receive the survey can contact Wine Yarra Valley at info@wineyarravalley.com.au.

As the peak body for the Yarra Valley wine industry, Wine Yarra Valley looks for ways to further innovation in viticulture and winemaking with a goal for the region to be recognised globally for coolclimate wine excellence and leading sustainable winemaking practices.

The survey findings will be published in coming months and distributed to participants to provide a snapshot of the industry and a benchmarking opportunity for producers.

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CFA seeks new recruits

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Services stretched

Warburton CFA is inviting interested recruits to an information and registration evening 7pm Wednesday 9 March at the Warburton Highway station.

CFA brigades are volunteer run, whether that be firefighters or those behind the scenes such as community liaisons, secretaries or treasurers.

Mr McIntosh said it’s important fire brigades are well numbered and prepared, and it’s an experience people can get involved in wherever they are.

“The good thing about the CFA is we don’t train any different. You could start here and move to the other side of the city and you’ll find they train exactly the same way we do here,” he said.

“Even when we go away on strike teams, and we send all these people away, operating trucks that they’ve never seen before, working with people they’ve never worked with before. A quick look over the truck and you’re in action again, there’s no downtime for us.”

Over the past two years, local fire brigades have seen a drop in trained and operating members who are ready to assist the community, whether that be fire fighting or just supporting local residents in times of crisis.

Training Officer and Lieutenant Ron McIntosh said the priorities of the CFA rest with protecting civilian life whatever that entails.

“We help in any way that we can physically do it, whether that be firefighting, first aid, or assisting bike rides,” he said “We will get involved in marshaling at certain intersections, getting cars packed

Warburton CFA are calling for new members to come down to their information and registration evening on Wednesday 9 March.

Picture: ON FILE up so they’re not sitting on the Main Street and annoying people. It’s about supporting the community in the best way we possibly can.”

CFA volunteering is a good way to get involved in helping the community, particularly with the drive for more volunteer participation as Covid-19 restrictions ease.

Warburton CFA trains twice a week, on Wednesday nights and Sunday mornings.

Each session covers similar topics, so those who can’t make it one night or the other, don’t miss out.

As always, any fundraising for local CFAs goes towards requests for new equipment, and Mr McIntosh thanks the extremely supportive Warburton community for their generous donations of the last few years.

The Warburton CFA are now saving for a deposit on a specialised salvage vehicle which is extremely effective in house fires.

Cafe raises cash for floods

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By Renee Wood The Redwood Warburton ADRA Community Care Centre is seeing the demand for its services grow as more families and singles seek financial support and relief.

The centre offers weekly food donations and volunteers are quickly running out of packages to provide to those in need.

“Recently, the past few weeks especially we’ve had to turn people away - we’ve just had too many people request food,” Kate Barratt, centre manager said.

“We have the capacity at the moment to make up 35 to 40 good food parcels depending on what we received from Second Bite, but we are getting asked for up to 50 at the moment, which then it spreads the delivery quite thin.”

Ms Barratt said the pandemic’s affects on employment and businesses continues to swell, while families struggle to pay with school expenses and pandemic support drys up.

“There’s been a number of small businesses who have closed, so unemployment has also been affected and has caused these issues, and just people that are living on government benefits, such as the age, disability or care pensions, they just can’t make ends meet,” she said.

“We are seeing consistent numbers that are just much higher than we can actually support at the moment.”

Homelessness also still remains as a prominent issue in the area.

“It’s an ongoing issue that we’re having, that rental properties are being put up for sale or are being repurposed, so we are seeing a drastic reduction in what’s available in your area.”

Ms Barratt said the rise in people needing support isn’t isolated to the Upper Yarra area and it’s something the wider Yarra Ranges Emergency Relief Network is faced with.

“Together, the agencies pool resources and we found that the demand is more than the supply.

“I’m not putting a call out just for ADRA Redwood, this is on behalf of all of the emergency relief organisations within the area.”

Ms Barratt hopes the community can help boost the packages by providing donations for local families. mailcommunity.com.au

Karen Ellis, Lex Deed, Luke Rigby, Gemma Barratt, Kate Barratt and Kerry Jorgensen. 270818 Non-perishable items are always welcomed during donation drop offs and perishable goods can also be donated if arranged with volunteers.

“Any sort of pantry items and we actually can accept fruit, vegetables and dairy products as well - we just ask people to contact us to make sure someone is there to receive those donation.”

The centre also has rooms for hire which helps to fund the support it provides however, that service has also taken a financial hit due to the pandemic.

Ms Barratt said room rentals was a main source of income for ADRA and it’s yet to pick back up.

“Regular hire was a really good source of income and we just don’t have groups hiring anymore, so we would love to see a bit of life back in the centre.

“We may have to close if we can’t get the donations up.”

Cash donations and volunteering your time are both also value ways locals can support ADRA and other relief centres.

“We have a vegetable garden that we would love to see flourishing. We’ve had some donations of seedlings, but we just don’t have the man power at the moment.

“People just need a working with children’s check to be able to volunteer for us.

“If people would like to donate to their nearest emergency relief agency, I can direct them so that they can and then I can direct them.”

Contact Ms Barratt on KateBarratt@adra. org.au for more information.

Healesville Cafe My Little Kitchen owners are turning their heartbreak into action for the regions who’ve been destroyed by floods in Queensland and New South Wales.

Throughout March, $1 from every coffee sold at the cafe will be donated for flood victims, and a donation tin will also be available in store.

Co-owner Ben Arnold said it’s difficult for businesses to be prepared for extreme weather events, even for the June 2021 storms that left My Little Kitchen without power for a week and down tens of thousands of dollars in stock, let alone what Lismore is experiencing.

“The magnitude of the destruction that has happened to them is up there with Black Saturday,” he said.

“It’s impossible to be prepared for something like that.”

The business plans on working with the Healesville Rotary and Lion’s clubs to try and help organise getting the money to Lismore residents and business owners.

Mr Arnold said the floods will be extremely challenging to recover from, especially after the

The damage sustained by Flock Espresso and Eats in Lismore.

Picture: SUPPLIED hospitality industry was hit hard by Covid-19 over the past two years, “Looking at the destruction that has happened to many of these businesses, they’re probably looking at six months at least before they can reopen,” he said.

“I just don’t know whether many can sustain that and come back out of it.”

Colleagues of My Little Kitchen, Flock Espresso and Eats, were forced to evacuate their home and business in Lismore on Monday 28 February, as rising floodwaters have engulfed whole buildings.

My Little Kitchen is encouraging locals to get down and support the donation drive over the next month.

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We offer 40 VCE Units 3/4 and seven VET subjects, including Agriculture, Building and Construction, Engineering Studies, Hospitality, Music Industry, Screen and Media and Sport and Recreation on site.

We are also part of the Yarra Valley VET Cluster of schools, offering VET programs via other schools in the region.

Intermediate and Senior VCAL students have the opportunity to demonstrate independent learning skills and leadership through a number of integrated activities, projects and learning opportunities that are decided by students with the support of their teacher.

They focus on building their skills in teamwork, planning and organisation, problem solving and communication, as well as their literacy and numeracy skills.

Our online Pathway Portal is designed to give student opportunities to take on greater responsibility in decision-making as they develop an academic pathway that will best cultivate their passion, skills and capabilities.

We offer students multiple pathways through learning-experience. With the support of parents, homeroom teachers, Faculty Leaders and the Careers team, students are encouraged to examine their goals and aspirations, their strengths, their passions and the prerequisite requirements for tertiary or vocational courses as they consider which pathway is right for them.

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Peer group arrives

By Callum Ludwig EACH has established a Rural Rainbows group in the Yarra Ranges, with a committee of eight LGBTQIA+ young people from the Yarra Ranges, who aim to create a much-needed peer support group.

EACH received an Australia Post Community Grant in late 2021 and conducted a recent online community survey to identify the needs voiced by members of the Yarra Ranges community.

It was decided they will use that to create the peer support group which is expected to be formed sometime next month, supported by the Yarra Ranges Council and Lilydale headspace.

Representatives of the group, Teddy and Finn, said the survey will help them to facilitate the dreams of the Yarra Ranges LGBTQIA+ community.

“Our initial survey gave us great insight into the community’s dreams, and a desire for celebratory events - like a local version of Pride - was a common theme,” they said.

“We don’t have any plans set in stone yet but that’s because we’d like to design these events alongside the young people who want to be part of Rural Rainbows so they can have the best impact possible.”

Rural Rainbows will be a hub of information for young LGBTQIA+ people, a place where they can, socialise with others who have shared experiences, and access resources that can help them on their journey of exploring their identity.

Teddy and Finn said that it’s important for young queer people in the Yarra Ranges to have this space, as they can often feel estranged from the larger cultures of Melbourne and Victoria.

“Having a peer support group led by young people with lived experiences gives other

Lady May’s wildlife visit Healesville Sanctuary had a surprise visitor recently, former Prime Minister of the UK Theresa May. Despite a busy schedule Lady May was able to spend a few hours at the world-renowned sanctuary. Lady May was tickled pink to get up close and personal with koalas and hand feed Kangaroos.

Lady May toured in a private capacity while in Australia, strongly advocating for women in leadership and for climate change policy, both of which are quite progressive in the UK. State Liberal Member for Eildon, Cindy McLeish, said it was an honour to host Lady May in the Yarra Valley.

Ms McLeish said, “It was a privilege to show Lady May the fantastic facilities and uniqueness of Healesville Sanctuary.”

Rural Rainbows is coming to the Yarra Ranges in April. young LGBTQIA+ people a safe system in which to share their experiences and ask for support, or channel their experiences and emotions into organised change within the community,” they said.

“Young people will also be able to find out how to access youth workers and other mental health professionals, and will also be able to connect with our amazing peer leaders to chat about what’s going on for them.”

The group has indicated that cooperating with local schools will be a priority particularly as education and resources were also highlighted as a subject of interest in their community survey. They hope to create partnerships with schools to promote Rural Rainbows as extra-curricular support for students and to

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facilitate larger-scale projects and events.

Teddy and Finn said they know all too well about the need for a community space outside of the large city groups where young LGBTQIA+ people can feel close to home.

“We want LGBTQIA+ young people to feel seen and heard in their community and know that this has felt tricky or sometimes even impossible in the Yarra Ranges, as we’re all so spread out,” they said “Rural Rainbows wants to show that it is possible to find a local and loving community and that we are not alone in our dreams for an inclusive and connected Yarra Ranges.”

For anyone who would like to learn more, please reach out by emailing us at RuralRainbows@each.com.au

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Linking the community

By Callum Ludwig LinC, Love in the name of Christ, is a church crisis support organisation on the hunt for more volunteers.

The group’s hoping to expand its ability to meet the ever-changing and developing needs of the community.

General Manager Julie Szabo said LinC and its team of roughly 60 volunteers are always listening to the community for feedback on how they can best assist and one of the areas of need is transport.

“We have been getting feedback that people who weren’t eligible for community transport need it, but we do need volunteers to do it,” she said.

“So that is one of our needs, finding a local transport coordinator and volunteer drivers we’d love to get that set up.”

The group has been serving the community for 30 years but it needs more helpers to continue to provide its vital service.

Volunteer can assist across a variety of areas including in bookkeeping, emergency relief intake, fresh food program, drivers, grant writing, fundraising and social media.

With reach from Wandin to Warburton, LinC is currently providing food parcels through its weekly fresh food program, petrol vouchers, financial guidance, budgeting programs, and other practical care to Upper Yarra residents.

President Ray McDonald said the food pick-up service runs out of the Millgrove Baptist Church became a social event before the pandemic and hopes to revive this community side with easing restrictions.

“People would come into the church, sit and chat amongst themselves and have a cuppa,” he said.

“We’d start the distribution at 10.30am, but people would come at 9.30 and make friends with each other while we provide that

Ray McDonald, Fr David Reid, and Julie Szabo outside the Warburton Presbyterian Church where LinC stores its food supplies.

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The social aspect has become just as important as physical goods for those who rely on support.

The recent Eastern Volunteers roving expo’s visit to Warburton and Yarra Junction will help promote LinC beyond the Upper Yarra community.

“You don’t have to be a churchgoer to be part of LinC, you don’t have to live in the Yarra Valley - you just have to align with our values, which is really loving and caring for people,” Ms Szabo said.

“A lot of people volunteer thinking they’re going to help people a lot, but they also end up getting so much out of it themselves.”

Fr David Reid and Ray McDonald carrying a food delivery from the pantry alongside Julie Szabo.

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By Renee Wood Mont De Lancey Homestead is seeking interested volunteers to join their team, helping across varies roles at the historic property.

The Wandin North homestead of pioneer Henry Sebire is open to the public, offering a glimpse into yesteryear with a gallery, historic displays and much more, which is all run by volunteers.

President Jill Sebire is looking for new recruits to come on board to support the experience promoting local history.

“The garden is so peaceful, people like to wander in the garden and there is a lot of people that like history, there’s the homestead, the chapel, the slap kitchen and the museum,” she said. mailcommunity.com.au

The facility reopened early February to guests and Ms Sebire said volunteer numbers and availability has dropped recently following lockdowns.

“The pandemic has really been the big cause of it, so that’s why we’re just hoping that now it’s looking a bit better, they’ll come back.”

Tour guides, admin and maintenance works are all key areas volunteers can choose to be involved with.

Ms Sebire said rosters are very flexible and they like to accommodate everyone’s weekly needs.

“You can be a guide and show people around the property or you can do reception work, we have gardening and really any maintenance.”

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Clean Up sweep

By Renee Wood Healesville businesses joined local group No Reason 4 Rubbish for Business Clean Up Australia Day on Tuesday 1 March.

Members from the Bendigo Community Bank and Versos Books worked with volunteers to sweep the main street of litter.

Sarah Stewart from Versos Books said it’s the first time they’ve joined in on the event and it helps to create awareness and town pride.

“Verso joined the event because it aligns with our values and business practice of being an active community presence. We enjoy participating in events that foster social awareness and encourage pride in our town,” Ms Stewart said.

The Bendigo Community Bank also sponsors NR4R and Branch Manager Keeley Mahoney said staff give back in other ways.

“We want to enjoy our beautiful town along with the residents and tourists. Not only do we provided grants and sponsorships, the staff and board give our time to non for profit organisation needing help,” Ms Mahoney said.

Ms Mahoney said the clean up day will now continue to be an annual event.

“The town isn’t too untidy, it seems that bottles, cans and cigarette butts are the most regularly seen rubbish. When people are having fun sometimes they forget their manners and drop litter that normally they wouldn’t.

Education of young and old will eventually lead to less litter.”

Ms Stewart said Clean Up Australia day is important to be a part of no matter your location.

“In the main we see Healesville as a lovely town that is well kept and clean. The Clean Up Australia movement is an important one, and regardless of our particular locality we believe it’s worth getting involved, especially to raise awareness,” she said.

Library to host adventurer

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Verso Books joined No Reason 4 Rubbish with Business Clean Up Australia day. Picture: SUPPLIED No Reason 4 Rubbish was founded by local residents to bring rubbish warriors together and clean up areas throughout the Yarra Ranges Shire.

Founding member Cindy DeLuca said anyone is welcome to join the group and has noticed an increase in those participating.

“We’ve been giving out more of our starter kits recently,” she said.

The group is also welcome to donations which help to purchase more gear for volunteers.

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Over $10,000 raised by Eastern 80 ride

By Callum Ludwig Eastern 80 charity bike riders and walkers took off on the trail on Saturday 19 February in a successful effort that saw over $10,000 raised for the Good Friday appeal.

As many as 70 participants made the effort to take on the trek, with residents from around the Yarra Valley joined by riders from as far as Mildura, Frankston and Bacchus Marsh.

After a gloomy past two years, the Eastern 80 crew decided they would go for a bright and colourful Hawaiian shirt theme to brighten up spirits, and it was eagerly embraced.

It wasn’t only the walkers and riders who contributed, as volunteers came to the fore to set up food and drink stops in Seville and Mt Evelyn, and Woolworths Yarra Junction providing water, fruit and food bars to help fuel the riders.

A super effort from all.

The Hawaiian brigade getting ready to take off for the Eastern 80.

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The community’s invited to come and hear about a Victorian adventure seeker at Healesville Library, as it hosts one of it’s first events since closures from the pandemic.

Backyard Adventurer Beau Miles is streaming into the library to discuss his new book which discusses his adventure seeking ways by kayaking across the Bass Strait to walking 90km to work.

Team leader Sabina Wills said it’s hoped the meeting will inspire more locals to think how they can embrace out local region and seek more adventures close by.

“He’s all about looking to see what’s around you that you don’t necessarily always see. So it’s about taking time going for walks, looking around you and just seeing all the beauty and wonder around you. He sounds like a real character.

I think the people in Healesville in the surrounding area we live in this area because it is so beautiful. And it is taking that time.

“Just 10 steps from the library all by myself in the beautiful surrounds with the river, and it’s just lovely. So I think it’s a real opportunity to Yeah, just look at things in a different way.

Ms Wills is even taking on her own challenge on the day of the event, mountain-biking into work from her home in Toolangi.

“I think my neighbors think I’m a bit crazy. But yeah, I think it’s that real inspiration to try something different. I think it’s just a fantastic book to promote.”

Ms Mills said the library is looking forward to hosting more events going forward both in person and guest speakers.

“We’ve got story times for different ages of children. We’ve got fantastic tech support, so that’s helping people look at their phones and home tech and work out what’s happening to get up to speed.”

Tea and coffee will be provided on the day.

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Elder abuse advice Everybody has the right to feel safe, to be treated with dignity and respect, and to make their own decisions.Some older people however are denied these rights, often by the people who are closest to them.

The mistreatment of older people by someone they know and trust is known as elder abuse. Elder abuse often occurs in complex and highly distressing circumstances and can be financial, psychological, emotional, physical or sexual. It can also involve deliberate social isolation or neglect.

The recent National Elder Abuse Prevalence Study released by the Australian Institute of Family Studies found that “Almost one in six (14.8 per cent) older Australians report that they have experienced abuse in the past 12 months. Only about one-third of those victims have sought help.”

Eastern Community Legal Centre’s (ECLC) Elder Abuse Responses are committed to supporting older people who might be experiencing elder abuse.

The Centre has two programs that provide free and confidential legal advice and assistance to older people experiencing or at risk of elder abuse.

ELSA (Engaging & Living Safely & Autonomously) is a partnership with Eastern Health

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matters Anita Koochew Eastern Community Legal Centre dedicated to supporting older people receiving care through Eastern Health.

ROSE (Rights of Seniors in the East) is open to all older community members across the eastern metropolitan region and includes a partnership with Oonah Belonging Place for assisting members of the Aboriginal community.

Both ROSE and ELSA offer legal assistance together with advocacy and financial counselling, as well as partnership with related services for people who are experiencing elder abuse.

Through these programs, ECLC identifies the key legal, financial and social challenges faced by older community members and works with them to provide options for ad-

dressing the abuse and improving their safety and wellbeing.

Through ELSA and ROSE, the teams assist older people with issues such as family violence, breach and revocation of powers of attorney, guardianship matters, grandparenting rights, access to welfare, misappropriation of funds or property, undue influence and support at various tribunal hearings.

ECLC also provides assistance and referrals for broader issues such as housing, health, aged care, and financial assistance.

Recently, the ROSE team worked with a client through a complex negotiation to recover a large lump sum of money that had been outstanding from a loan to a close family member.

If you or someone you know requires support or advice in relation to elder abuse, please phone ECLC on 1300 32 52 00 (1300 ECLC 00) or 0429 697 960.

If you would be interested in a free information session for your group or community, please contact Anita Koochew at 1300 32 52 00.

ECLC acknowledges the funding support of the Australian Government for the ROSE and ELSA programs.

Doctor and King, closer than you think Dr Gail Iles, RMIT University researcher into ‘Instrumentation’, Neutron scattering’, ‘Nanoparticle magnetism’ and lectures in Physics, but is personally skilled and certified in many other areas.

She is a certified open water diver, has her ‘wings’ as a private pilot, and regularly occupies a spot on Radio 3AW, answering curly questions from many listeners.

Her recent research interests are ‘space radiation’, and ‘the micro gravity phenomena’.

Why all this detail on Dr Gail?

Well I find her fascinating, but also, because recently I have been hearing and reading of lot about ‘Flat Earth’ believers and proponents.

Apparently there is a growing number of them and I guess they might team up well with those who don’t believe that there is such a thing as Covid, calling it a conspiracy, and one belief among them is that in each vaccination a foreign country is inserting a spying microchip.

I’ll vote for Dr. Gail – for her real knowledge after a life of research.

Never far away, my mind then went to the great King David, who has a city named after him in Israel, and their currant flag features the ‘Star of David.

As a teenage shepherd boy he was anointed by the prophet Samuel to eventually become King.

While still a lad and with a growing knowl-

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edge of God’s plan and protection over his people - in the face of taunting, he stepped forward and slew a giant with a stone from his sling. Yes there were giants in the land at that time.

He was handy and confident with the sling as we read of him killing wild animals while protecting his sheep.

Even as a lad he was prepared to take on responsibility: Not trained in a university but trained in life.

He became Israel’s greatest king and was celebrated in his country and surrounding areas for his victories at war – a warrior with a gentle heart.

He played the harp beautifully to sooth the old king’s depression, and wrote 150 Psalms/Songs or just real expressions of his journey with his God. Where do Dr Gail and King David meet?

Well they were both given opportunities in life.

They studied life from where they were and what they observed at the time. They tested

and practiced their skills.

David’s Psalm 139 has some amazing insights into life.

He was not perfect but when he died of old age, God’s epitaph over him was, “This was a man after my own heart”.

As a man with failures like most, I would love to think that God might write that over me one day.

This is where Dr. Gail comes back in.

Recently while on talk back radio, she answered a listener’s question with a pause for careful consideration.

‘Q’ “What would happen if a planet or the sun expanded – what would it do to the universe?”

Hope I get this right, but in effect she said that all would collapse out of their orbits and without naming the outcome, it was clear that it would be the end of the universe.

However, she did go on to say that each planet needs every other planet to stay on their gravitational orbit to maintain theirs.

I perceived that her answer came from studying that in University - and perhaps while sitting on a rock on a starry night as well.

And the King writes in a psalm after staring at the night sky, ‘When I consider your heavens, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is man that he is even on your mind?’

Riddle me this – a great Batman movie The Batman Starring Robert Pattinson, Zoë Kravitz and Paul Dano Rated M The Batman is an outstanding character-driven superhero film that revitalises the title character and his rogues gallery.

The masked vigilante Batman (Robert Pattinson), aka Bruce Wayne, must stop the Riddler (Paul Dano), a terrorist and serial killer who deals in puzzles, with the help of acrobatic burglar Selina Kyle (Zoë Kravitz).

Pattinson does a great job of humanising Batman: his take on the character is gruff and intimidating but lets his vulnerability and compassion peek through at the right moments.

Kravitz is sultry and wilful as Selina, and Colin Farrell offers some slimy levity as the Penguin.

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Riddler is a rarely-seen yet scary antagonist worlds apart from Jim Carrey’s campy Riddler in Batman Forever.

The Batman has gloomy yet lavish cinematography from Greig Fraser and a grand score from Michael Giacchino, and the action feels tense and grounded while still concussively brutal.

The plot has a riveting escalation through

the Riddler’s vendetta. We feel both informed and powerless as the Riddler’s clues fall into place and more targets die, and his scheme culminates in an enthralling climax of disaster, perseverance and hope.

Selina’s tragic connection to the mob forms a compelling sub-plot, through which she and Batman grow closer.

Andy Serkis leaves little impression as Alfred, Batman/Bruce’s butler and mentor, and The Batman has a problem with excessive spoken exposition: the dark revelations about the Wayne family are very verbose (and resolved a little too quickly).

Joker from 2019 more organically shows the corruption and poverty in Gotham.

Despite its over-reliance on spoken exposition, The Batman is a character-rich, deeply suspenseful thriller with a refreshing spin on its hero and villain, and is playing in most Victorian cinemas.

- Seth Lukas Hynes

True war tale PASSION FOR PROSE WITH CHRISTINE SUN A review of I Am Sasha by Anita Selzer As the world once again feels the impact of war, Anita Selzer’s I Am Sasha is a reminder of human bravery, resilience and survival in the face of barbaric aggression.

The book is based on the true story of how the author’s grandmother Larissa and father Sasha survived the Holocaust. Born to a Jewish family in 1929 near Brody, Poland (in today’s western Ukraine), Sasha had known the meaning of “anti-Semitism” from a very young age.

The mother and son moved to Lwów (today’s Lviv in western Ukraine) in 1933.

Life became increasingly difficult as Jews were limited in the professions and banned from areas of public life in Poland.

It was not just confusing but outright terrifying to young Sasha as Lwów was bombed by Germany and then seized by the Soviets before finally falling into German hands. In his eyes, the only thing constant in this ever-changing world was death.

“Mama gave up trying to hide anything at all from me now. The truth was inescapable.

I saw it all around me, outside in the streets, in the faces of my aunts... I turned away and curled up under the blankets on my bed.”

By 1942, Sasha and his mother were constantly in hiding.

“The terror raged outside for hours. We lost track of the time. The daylight intensified and then the light dimmed. After a while came the quiet. Not a sound. The silence was worse than the noise.”

Knowing the Nazi soldiers would order young boys to pull down their trousers to see if they were circumcised – and those who were faced execution on the spot or death in the concentration camps – Larissa came up with an ingenious plan.

To avoid suspicion, she purchased false identity papers and trained her teenage son to be a girl – his clothing, voice, hair, manners and more. In Sasha’s words: “There was no other way. Either I became a girl, or I would die.”

Thus Sasha became Sala, but the teenager was constantly in turmoil.

“I felt every nerve in my body protesting against this. I would crumble at any minute. I was screaming inside. I was scared and angry and fragile.”

“And how long would it go on for? Weeks?

Months? Years? How long would I have to be a girl? When could I be me again?… I’d never felt so terrified of the future before.”

The author’s fictionalised account of Sasha’s journey was remarkably bittersweet, but it is Larissa’s devotion, dedication and determination as a mother that makes the story outstanding.

It is a bold and heart-warming read.

I Am Sasha fulfilled Larissa’s dying wish that the world knows the stories of those lives lost and those who suffered in the darkest hours of human history.

In the author’s words: “Such stories need to be kept alive. We must secure a peaceful world in the present and a peaceful future for all our children, everywhere. To do this, we must all remember our common humanity.”

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Skateboard thrill seekers

By Callum Ludwig Victoria Downhill is hosting a major skateboarding and street luge event on Mt Donna Buang from 18 to 21 March, returning for the fourth time to the area.

The three days will feature free riding, six person skateboard racing and street luge racing on the all grip asphalt track down the mountain.

Event coordinator Julian Sherman said the track and event will be perfect for beginners to intermediates to become more confident in riding longboards at high speeds with other riders, particularly in a safe environment and no traffic.

Mr Sherman said the area will be a closed to traffic and the quality of the road will make it a good event to introduce people to downhill racing.

“It’s just wide open corners and the pave-

ment is really good quality therefore they can learn how to ride comfortably at high speeds,” he said.

“It seems really intimidating, crazy or psycho but really like any other sport, it’s just like riding a bike. Hopefully, it can become a cultural icon of the area.”

Racers can expect to reach speeds of up to 90km/h coming down from the summit of Mt Donna Buang.

Safety will be paramount, Mr Sherman said competitors will be required to wear fly gloves, a full one-piece leather racing suit and certified full-face crash helmet, on top of the trackside efforts.

“When it comes to trackside operations we ensure that we cover up potholes and any obstacle that might cause a lot of potential injury or harm to a rider as well as hay bales either side of the road which are crash protection,” he said.

“We also have 12 course marshals who are paid volunteers, equipped with radio-operated communication spread across the track for if a rider crashes and to make sure any traffic on the road is reported and remains clear.”

The 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games were the first time any skateboarding was introduced to the games, and the downhill skateboarding community are trying to get more people engaged in the activity in the hope it could feature as an Olympic sport one day.

Accommodation for riders and marshals is being organised at the Warburton Holiday and Scouts Trail Centre, which offers tent camping, toilets, showers, kitchens, and BBQ facilities.

The event is being supported by the Australian Skateboard Racing Association and Victorian Skateboarding Association and filmed by Yarra Ranges Life TV.

Racers competing at the Yarra Ranges Downhill Festival in 2014.

Picture: YARRA RANGES DOWNHILL FESTIVAL

Warratina Lavender Farm hosts inaugural Dog Day

By Callum Ludwig When a pet photographer approached Warratina Lavender Farm interested in using their location for a shoot, tails started wagging.

On Sunday 6 March, they hosted their inaugural Dog Day in the lavender fields. The event was held from 9.30am to 5pm at the farm, 105 Quayle Road, Wandin Yallock.

Founder Annemarie Manders said she thought the farm would make a great venue for pet photos, and couldn’t believe how quickly the possibilities grew.

“I thought what a great idea. We’ve got a facility here, wide-open grassy areas, which I thought could lend itself to some dog train-

ing on a Sunday morning from eight to nine,” she said.

“I mentioned this to my social media lady and her mind started rolling with ideas.

Now we’ve got 19 stallholders and that’s not counting all the entertainment.”

The event was jam-packed with doggy delights, with stalls where visitors can purchase gifts, agility demonstrations, specialised training classes, professional pet photography sessions, vet and physio checks and a pamper area.

Of course, there was a competition for Best in Show, with two judging sessions in the morning and afternoon.

Dog owners registered their dogs in the

competition, with prizes for the three top dogs in each category: small, medium and large.

Ms Manders said the lavender fields were available for photo-ops of the pampered puppies.

“We will have two photographers who are going to share our private garden or in the lavender for customers to get photos with their pet,” she said.

“We’re just hoping the weather is going to behave itself, but we’re not cancelling it because dogs couldn’t care less if it rains anyway.”

All dogs had to be kept on a short leash throughout the event.

Hana and Gnocchi bounding through the lavender fields at Warratina.

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Driving mentors needed

By Mikayla van Loon Building up confidence on the roads as a learner is challenging enough but for some young people even having access to a vehicle or licensed driver means getting those hours is difficult.

The Transport Accident Commission (TAC) funded L2P Program matches learner drivers with a licensed mentor to help them gain confidence and increase their hours ready to take their driving test.

Yarra Ranges Council’s L2P project officer Steve D’Abico said the program has been running in the Shire since 2010 but in 2019 it was expanded with a funding boost to help more people.

But with the onset of the pandemic, the program was significantly reduced and some volunteers have not returned to mentor these drivers in need.

“We were impacted quite negatively with the lockdown. During those times where people might have been able to drive with their parents, for people in our program, obviously, they might not have been able to,” Mr D’Abico said.

“So for a lot of our young people, they weren’t able to drive for almost two years. As we came in and out of lockdowns, some volunteers chose it was time to move on and retire, which is great, they put in an excellent time of service that they supported the program and helped us get through.

“There’s a big demand there from learners in the program and we want to try and be able to meet that demand with the amount of volunteers that we have.”

Mr D’Abico said usually the program likes to have 40 or more mentors but currently there’s only 20 with a wait list of 60 learners wanting to take part in the program.

“There’s always a need in the Yarra Ranges, with four major population hubs. We want to

Graham has been teaching Skye to drive to get her from her learners to her probationary licence as part of the L2P Program. 270995 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS try and be able to service each hub,” he said.

“40 people, it’s not a huge number when we’ve got 20,000 young people in the community and of those 20,000 young people, there’s definitely a percentage that would need a program like this.”

Mentors are paired with learner drivers, to help create and build a relationship, something Mr D’Abico said not only helps with the driving but also in other areas of life.

Many people come from various back-

grounds and with different challenges, including limited financial means, being at risk of homelessness or supporting their own children.

“The program supports learners who either don’t have access to a vehicle or to a person that can supervise their driving, or maybe has other barriers that are limiting their ability to get the hours up for their licence, by connecting them with volunteers,” he said. “[It helps] them so they can build that practice and get their licence to move on to em-

ployment or work or study or different things in different spaces.”

Volunteers interested in the program and mentoring young drivers are encouraged to apply via the yarraranges.vic.gov.au/L2P website. Mentors need to be fully licensed and have available time.

Qualified driving instructors who would be interested in taking part in the program are also urged to contact the L2P Program staff at L2P@yarraranges.vic.gov.au

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Finding beauty in chaos

By Mikayla van Loon Sculptor Anton Mc Murray has been exploring the human impact on the environment for many years but it has come to life in his most recent work for the Yering Station Sculpture Exhibition and Awards.

As an artist who wants to start a conversation around the natural world and its deterioration, his now award winning piece ‘The Cost of Living, Part One, Paradise Lost’ does just that.

“We always think about the cost of living in relation to human beings but I like to expand it out into what our impact is on the broader planet,” Mc Murray said.

Over numerous years of observing and studying the death of wildlife on the roads, particularly birds, Mc Murray said he took that as inspiration to create an emotionally powerful piece. “[These creatures] just died and we all just rushed past and we don’t really think about that very much but clearly what we do has a lot of impacts.

“That’s just incredibly sad and I think it’s avoidable. So I wanted to make a sculpture that would draw attention to that.”

The beautifully carved and crafted cypress tree trunk depicts a lifeless bird, wings slightly expanded and fanning out, with blackened streaks filtered between the bright orange.

Living in Kallista, Mc Murray was in the heart of the June storm affected area where trees fell in the thousands.

Getting out after the initial crisis moment, he spoke to neighbours and his community to source trees that could be used in his sculptures.

“It feels transformational. It feels like you’re taking something where there’s been a lot of hurt and pain and damage to people and then you’re creating [something new].”

For Mc Murray the carving of fallen logs is quite a meditative and reflective experience that he wanted to share with his community.

After experiencing the storms he started

working with a group called Rescue Logs, to offer solutions to homeowners who had trees fall but didn’t know what to do with them.

As part of the healing process particularly for children, a book was published by the group with the illustrations from the Mount Dandenong Primary School students and a Master Plan for Kalorama Park is in the works to create a natural playspace made from recycled wood.

Mc Murray also wants to create a sculpture from one of the fallen trees to be erected in a place that encourages people to reflect.

Having taken home the prestigious prize of the Yering Station Sculpture Exhibition, Mc Murray said he was pleased to know the judges understood his purpose in creating the piece and the conversation was being continued in different circles.

“They spoke about using the grain, using the attributes of the material to help not just with the structure but to help with the messaging,” he said.

“What really touched my heart was that they mentioned you couldn’t observe this piece and not feel sad for the subject matter and that was my biggest goal.”

Mc Murray has exhibited works all around the state and country but he said having the recognition of his fellow community members who understand the local environment was a wonderful acknowledgement.

“I feel very privileged. It’s rare to make a sale. It’s really rare to win a prize. So these things are just wonderful when they happen.

That’s not the reason I do this. The reason you do this is for just growing your work, having that conversation.

“If these things didn’t exist, then we wouldn’t get to be better artists because you wouldn’t have these places to get this conversation going.”

This conversation is being continued by Mc Murray at a Hanging Rock Winery exhibition where his transformative work ‘Storm Leaves’ takes the damage of the storm and creates something beautiful.

Anton Mc Murray won the Yering Station Sculpture Exhibition prize in it’s 20th year of being held for his wooden carving of a lifeless bird.

Picture: MIKAYLA VAN LOON

Exhibit to inspire females to join the gaming industry

By Renee Wood A new exhibit has arrived at Yarra Ranges Regional Museum which aims to shatter stereotypes and grow inclusivity and diversity in the games industry.

Code Breakers: Women in Games has transformed the site with interactive and immersive displays highlighting the gaming world – all while celebrating the achievements of Australian and New Zealand women working in the industry.

Visitors can play an array of video games made by women directors, programmers, developers, digital artists writers, producers and designers at the ACMI touring free exhibit which opened Saturday 5 March.

It’s hoped Yarra Ranges residents will visit the exhibit and be inspired to see where their passions and career can lead them.

Lisy Kane has a game featured in the exhibit, Armello, and is the co-founder of Girl Geek Academy which aims to find solutions to issues faced by women in the industry.

“Our next steps will be basically responding to whatever we think is required by the games industry and other areas of STEM, with the goal of encouraging more women and encouraging more leadership,” Ms Kane said.

Ms Kane will be helping to launch the event, speaking at Code Breakers International Women’s Day ‘On Gaming and Social Change’ online event.

Ms Kane has been in the industry for the past eight years and said technology and creativity lead her to the career.

“I’ve always played video games but growing up, I didn’t know that you could make them. So I actually didn’t figure out you could make video games until I was entering university,” she said.

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Code Breakers: Women in Games, an ACMI touring exhibition celebrating the achievements of Pictures: SUPPLIED women working in the games industry. 271177 Ms Kane studied game design and business and has since been working in the industry in various roles and knows how tough it can be for women to enter it.

“It is a very, very tough industry, and unfortunately there are so many stories around women and other underrepresented groups experiencing harassment and burn out, all that kind of stuff.”

Some 46 per cent of video game consumers are female, although only 23 per cent of the Australian industry is female.

Ms Kane said that’s higher than the global average but we still have a long way to go.

“Australia has done a lot in regards to improving gender diversity, and it actually does come from a lot of things like Code Breakers and other initiatives that the Australian games industry does.”

Paper House Producer Caitlin Cronin will also be joining the online panel.

“We’ll talk a little bit about the video game industry and where we think it’s going and how it can improve in terms of diversity, safe work practices, all of those sort of issues that are coming to the fore with such a large industry,” Ms Cronin said.

Ms Cronin said although it’s a difficult in-

dustry to get into but the benefits are to work with interesting and dynamic people.

“I felt like I’m working amongst my kindred spirits, in a way. It’s sort of a lot of really creative and interesting people.

“Making a video game comes with a lot of unique challenges that are very unique to the industry itself, so it’s a learning curve, but in a really interesting way.”

Ms Cronin said she’s excited to be part of the Code Breaker exhibit in the Yarra Ranges and hopes it can show young residents where their passions can lead them.

“Video games have very much been a big part of my life growing up and a very big interest that I’ve had, and working in the industry was always something that I have aspired to.”

School holiday workshops, online events, quiet hour sessions and lots of games to enjoy are all part of the program until it closes 15 May 2022.

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STYLISH LIVING WITH BREATHTAKING VIEWS A TRULY lovely home with everything you could possibly want is on offer here for a very lucky new owner to enjoy, including stunning mountain views, a gorgeous in ground solar heated pool and in a family friendly and convenient location.

The superb home offers 3 or 4 bedrooms, a formal lounge, a large open plan kitchen, meals and family room which seamlessly opens to the undercover outdoor entertaining.

This large living zone also incorporates a step down snug with wood fire to snuggle in front, read a book and enjoying the spectacular views. The kitchen is a chefs dream with quality appliances, large preparation area and an extra large walk in/ butlers pantry with Caesarstone bench tops and glass splash backs all through.

The master bedroom has full ensuite and fitted out walk in robe and the further two

spacious bedrooms offer great storage. From the undercover entertainment area there is access to the garage and study/4th bedroom, which also provides internal access to the house and is the ideal spot to work from home or let the teenagers have their own private space.

The garage is well fitted out with cupboards and provides a great safe space to park the car and store all those extra items we seem to accumulate. The established landscaped gardens have been thoughtfully designed and provide privacy and beauty to the home.

Other features include natural gas ducted heating, wood heating, split system heating and cooling, ceiling fans, ducted vacuum, shade and block out roller blinds. This is definitely a ‘must see’ property with nothing left to do but unpack your boxes. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 6 Hillgrove Place, YARRA JUNCTION Description: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 garage Price: $800,000 - $880,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Samantha Price, 0438 795 190, BELL REAL ESTATE - YARRA JUNCTION, 5967 1277

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MODERN FAMILY HOME ALMOST at the end of a no though road in a gorgeous little community street here you will find this stunning modern family home ,consisting of 3 bedrooms, master with walk in robe and ensuite, second living area which can be a fourth bedroom if needed.

With high raked ceilings in the main living area the feeling of space and freedom is fantastic. An island bench is the heart of the home with roomy butlers pantry behind the kitchen is the icing on the cake.

Standing in your kitchen overlooking the stunning living area complete with hardwood floors and big sliding door out to the fabulous decking you will feel like you have it all with mountain and bush views being top

of the menu here.

From the decking step down to a spa area complete with built in barbecue - an entertainers dream.

Cubby house for the kids and room for the trampoline, back yard access for vehicles and still room to add the shed of your dreams if your heart desires.

Complete with double garage with electric roller doors and internal access to the home and to top it all off a great location being waking distance to the Yarra Junction hub, public transport, Yarra river, schools, pre school, doctors and coffee shops and more - call now this one will not last long at all! ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 52 McOwan Crescent, YARRA JUNCTION Description: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: $790,000 - $860,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Leah Bannerman, 0448 924 266, BELL REAL ESTATE - YARRA JUNCTION, 5967 1277

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Only one year old and oozing character and charm which starts at the stunning street presentation with a woven wire front fence and gates leading over an asphalt driveway to the beautifully presented front porch and on into the light filled home. The layout offers a spacious open plan living zone with mountain views plus two bedrooms, master with walk in robe and ensuite effect. You’ll find quality improvements throughout having only been completed in March last year, truly a rare offering for one lucky buyer.

Features include a single lock up garage with remote door, reverse cycle air conditioning to living room and bedrooms, gas ducted heating, powder room, private rear yard with garden shed and much more.

Tucked away and positioned down a quaint path you will find this delightful 3-bedroom home which has been tastefully updated for the new owners to appreciate and reap the rewards. Floorboards throughout, freshly painted and a sparkling kitchen are just some of the features to appreciate in this cosy home. The lounge has a crackling wood fire and doors opening onto a lovely decking with a treed aspect to admire. The 3 bedrooms are generous in size and the bathroom is original yet neat. The kitchen has large windows that look out onto the yard which will make washing up a breeze. The gardens are well established , lots of under house storage and solar panels makes this home overall an ideal home away from home or simply a place to call home.

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Healesville 23 Henry Street

Healesville 2 Juliet Avenue

Privacy and Space!

Beautifully presented home hidden away, offering room for the growing family. The residence offers an abundance of formal & informal living & entertainment spaces. Special touches include recycled Jarrah timber from the Albury Woolstore used on the benches & floors. Set on over 5800m2 of useable grounds, good shedding & space for a boat/caravan.

4A 2B 4C Price Guide $1,500,000 $1,600,000 Inspect

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Often Sought but Rarely Found!

4A 3B 6C Price Guide $850,000 - $900,000

Privately positioned on 7900m2 (approx) block sits this character filled home that is in need of some restoration to create your dream home. Offering 3 bedrooms plus 2 bathrooms in the main house, while featuring separate self-contained accommodation on the lower level, that would suit the growing family or as a potential B&B.

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PUZZLES SUDOKU

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Taking aim at World Cup

By Callum Ludwig Vice President of the Melbourne Gun Club in Yering and Lilydale resident Craig Henwood is set to represent Australia in the ISSF 2022 World Cup Shotgun shooting competition in Lonato, Italy.

It comes after Mr Henwood recently competed at the Men’s Trap National Title and was selected after a stellar performance hitting 121 out of 125 targets.

Mr Henwood is also an Olympian, previously competing in the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing where he finished in 31st place.

Now 43, the shooter thought his international competition days were behind but is now grateful for the opportunity to represent Australia again in in the ISSF. “It’s a bit at the other end of my career but I went to the national titles, shot really well, and got selected,” Henwood said.

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Henwood taking aim at the Melbourne Gun Club in Yering.

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“I’d like to have a top 10 finish. I know if I can shoot my best I can shoot the scores that

are required to win,” he said.

“I’m only in a world rankings position so I can’t actually qualify for the final but I am going there hoping for a top 10 finish.”

Henwood was introduced to shooting by his father and grandfather, having been signed up as a member at the Melbourne Gun Club when he was born.

His father, coach, and trainer Jack Henwood previously held an Australian shooting record for 30 years and Henwood said he followed his father around Australia to shooting competitions growing up.

“When I was about 10, I didn’t really take much interest in it and then the national titles were in Echuca when I was 11, I went with my dad and got the bug again there,” he said.

“I couldn’t get my permit until I was 12 so I ended up sitting around waiting for 12 months to be able to apply for that.”

Henwood’s appearance at the 2008 Olympics was shrouded in a very unfair controversy, when 2004 Athens bronze medallist in

the men’s trap event Adam Vella appealed his omission from the team on the grounds of his past performances, having been the number one ranked shooter in 2007.

Henwood beat out Vella by one target in qualification before the event, giving him the opportunity to compete alongside dual gold medallist Michael Diamond.

Henwood said despite missing the opening ceremony due to competing the following morning, the opportunity to be around top athletes was amazing.

“To be rubbing shoulders with some of the world’s best athletes in the food hall and around the village was quite surreal. If I had never fired another shot of a gun again after the Olympics, I wouldn’t have really cared,” he said.

“I wanted to do it again, and probably too much as my scores dropped off because I tried too hard.”

Henwood will be heading off to compete in Italy between April 19th-30th.

Valley Vicious puts on a show for Rett Syndrome Cup

By Callum Ludwig The 4th edition of the Valley Vicious Rett Syndrome Awareness Cup was a stellar success.

Thousands attended throughout the day to watch local sporting heroes compete in the football and netball tournaments, and enjoy the food, live music, and attractions at the Healesville Sporting Complex.

The football began at 1.30pm in the afternoon in a hotly contested and chaotic wom-

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Brenda Lay was awarded the V.V medallist for best on ground.

Undoubtedly the true highlight of the match was Gypsy, the daughter of Valley Vicious founder Lee Lawrence, coming on late in the final quarter to kick a goal.

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Final golf history lesson This episode of Historian Bryn Jones’ History of Golf in Healesville takes us back in time to a newspaper report on the 28th of June 1919.

Matters concerning the new links were progressing so the newspaper reported 40 members and friends of the golf club had gathered at the new links to wind up the finances of the original club. It opined that the new course will be one of the best in the Commonwealth. The new clubhouse now well in hand will contain 56 rooms, billiard rooms in the putting green for practice at night, and it was expected to have its official opening in October. Local farmer and contractor John Donavan was responsible for the site works, “laying out the links”.

By 22 November the newspaper was able to report that another attraction had been added

Callen’s column Ian Callen to “Progressive Healesville”. The latest addition was a commodious residential guest house and the layout of a first-class golf course of 18 holes. The building which is now open is upon American bungalow lines with large verandahs and has over 40 rooms.

Motorists were catered by the erection of garages on the property as it was “fairly antici-

History of Healesville Golf part 6.

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Wandin team through to grand final

By Joshua Hamilton 1st Semi-Final - Wandin 2nd XI Vs St Andrews 5th XI at Wandin North Recreation Reserve: For the second straight week, Wandin would take on St Andrews at Wandin North Reserve in front of the excited Wandin faithful in a do-or-die semi-final where the loser has their season ended and the winner plays in the Grand Final. Wet weather was hanging around and threatening to delay the game but luckily it held off and Wandin skipper and club legend Rick Painter would win the toss and elect to bat first. St Andrews would tighten the screws and severely restrict the power-packed Wandin batting order as Wandin found scoring to be very, very tough and when the 20 over drinks break came around, Wandin’s score only read 53 for the loss of 4 wickets.

Upon recommencement of play, the shackles were absolutely shattered by the likes of Rod Aitken (67no from 51 balls with 6 fours and 1 six), David Marshall (42no from 22 balls with 2 fours and 3 sixes), and well supported by Lachlan Riddiford (28 off 36 balls with 1 four and 2 sixes). These 3 took the score from 4/53 with 15 overs to go all the way to 5/197 from 35 overs. The belief, trust, and talent within the team never waivered and got them to an extremely good score that would put some big doubts into each of the opposition players that it will take a flawless chase to keep their season alive.

Time to have a dip with the new ball with plenty of runs on the board which is always beneficial in a big final. and it would be thrown to David Marshall who much like with the bat did not disappoint in the tiniest way on his way to taking the first 4 St Andrews wickets to finish with game-breaking figures of 7 overs, 2 maidens, 4 wickets for 15 runs.

Wandin’s 2nd XI through to the Grand Final, while the 3rd XI’s season is over.

Picture: ON FILE The other opening bowler would be Daniel Trembath who also tied St Andrew’s batsmen down to finish with 1 for 12 including 1 maiden from his 6 overs. Much like Wandin, St Andrews found themselves at 4/66 which included but with their consistent, run-scoring captain and opening batsmen Stewart Lynn still at the crease. Wandin would strike another blow 7 balls after the break when Lachie Riddiford (3/19 off 7 overs)took the 5th wicket courtesy of a Daniel Trembath catch. Stewart Lynn was also dismissed about 6 overs later on 62 with the score on 7/103 which deflated any air St Andrews had. Hamish Lamont and Leigh Curwood would be solid contributors with the ball while both taking a vital wicket each as Wandin sealed a comfortable 91 run win to book a spot Vs Wantirna 1st XI in the big dance next Saturday at Wandin North Reserve.

Mount Evelyn 4th XI Vs Wandin 3rd XI at Mount Evelyn Reserve (Gary Smith Oval): Wandin would make the short trip from home base and face the minor premier Mount Evelyn. After losing the toss and being asked to bat first in some gloomy, overcast and at times wet conditions, Mount Evelyn would make a near-perfect start when they removed in form Wandin opening batsmen Luke Falkingham with the last ball of the first over off

the bowling of Joel Garner. Jason Kneebone would be the next man in to join Brad McKenzie as Brad looked to be the main aggressor as he found the boundary fence 4 times to finish with an important 24 runs from 27 balls.

We were 2/26 when Jason departed for 10 and 3/45 when Brad was stumped down the leg side. The attention turned to Matt Owens who batted superbly all year long to finish as the 2nd top run-scorer in the grade but when he lost his wicket for 9 runs, Mount Evelyn was right on top with Wandin 5/66 at the halfway point of their innings/drinks break.

The Doggies were wounded but captain Patrick Laws wouldn’t go down without providing some stubborn, serious resistance as he fought his way valiantly to 23 before being caught trying to up the run rate with the score reading 9/104 then the last Wandin wicket would fall on 109 with young Rory Vallence being caught at first slip. While there wasn’t a lot of runs to play with, Wandin had the runs on the board, with massive amounts of belief in our bowling attack and a new ball in hand, all eyes were on Mount Evelyn to see how they would approach chasing down the runs as stranger things have happened in finals.

While Jackson Kneebone and Shaun Doolan bowled some very good bowls, Mount Evelyn took an ultra-aggressive approach and punished the not so bad balls for big boundaries.

While the Doggies never, ever gave up and fought right to the bitter end as we were able to take 2 wickets via some sharp catching, Mount Evelyn would pass us with an ample amount of overs to go and would end a highly successful and enjoyable year in the 3’s. Having multiple father-son combinations and some experienced senior heads to help lead the way forward we can hold our heads high and look back on the good times as well as the tough ones. We learn and we take this loss as a motivator to season 2022/2023.

vising the works on the golf course, “believed that the links were not only the most beautiful but one of the best in Victoria from a golfing point of view”.

The newspaper congratulated the golf syndicate for its enterprise in catering to an evergrowing golfing community.

Excuse the pun, “of course” there is so much more of Healesville’s golfing history to tell and you will soon be able to read the remaining episodes when the Historical Society releases it all in another book by Bryn Jones.

This is the last of my columns. Thank you to Renee Wood my editor and the Star Mail Group. I hope our readers have enjoyed my column as much as I have enjoyed writing it, take care everyone.

Warby golf

By Ron Hottes Wednesday 3 March, Stroke and M.McGrann Bag Day qualifier: Ian Garside will need to be around in November for the Bag Day play-off, because he blitzed the field on this day, winning with a stunning Nett 65 ( a 72 “off-the-stick!”).

David Murch was the runner-up, scoring a Nett 67, so no shame in that score either! Also, no surprise that balls only went to Nett 71.

Those to take home NTP honours were John Haynes (3rd), Alan Johnston (5th), Mario De Vincentis ( 9th AND 12th great work, Mario!) and Ossie McClay, (15th).

Twilight: A hot afternoon/evening weather-wise was always going to result in hot scores. And, Ashley Hall was quite HOT, amassing 20 points to take home the winner’s prize!

But, he only squeezed through on a countback from Jeff “Father” Gill, who also scored a 20-point nine, ( obliterating young Andy’s efforts!)

If you had a score of 19 or 20, you can collect a ball next time you’re at the club! NTP winners were the unbelievably charismatic Kim Kennedy (10th), “Snorks” Long (12th) and to Ash Hall, (15th).

Saturday 5 March, Stroke and Monthly Medal: All golfers know what a rare honour it is to win even 1 Monthly Medal in your career, and Trevor Porter knows that feeling now, too! Taking out the big prize with a Nett 69 made that possible for Trevor! Due to the inclement weather and, therefore smallish field, there was no A or B Grade. But there was a runner-up, and Danny Fox filled that void with a Nett 71. Because of the challenging conditions, the ball rundown went as far as Nett 73! NTPs went to Lance “Hole-in-one” Atwell (3rd), Andrew McMath (9th), ex-President Hatt (12th), and to the irrepressible A.J (15th).

Bowls results as home and away series comes to an end Healsville Bowls results Tuesday Pennant saw both Teams 1 and 2 have great wins at home and away to secure finals spots and a real chance of winning a flag.

Team 1 played Eltham at home and won convincingly 88 - 34 Team 2 played Donvale at Donvale and after taking an excursion on the bus, we finally got there and showed Donvale that getting a little lost did not affect our bowling in anyway defeating them 77- 36 Last game for Tuesday Pennant next week, Team 1 play Montmorency away and Team 2 play Heatherdale at home so good luck to both teams.

Saturday’s Pennant team had their last match for the season at home against Ringwood, which was a must-win to try and stay in 2nd division next season. It was a drizzly day with Ringwood pumped up at the start, but only after a few ends it was clear that Healesville was out to play and out to win finally beating Ringwood 96 - 56 with all 4 rinks up. It was a great effort by Healesville and the celebrations rolled on into the night.

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- Ian Milgate Yarra Junction Bowling Club results The Yarra Junction midweek pennant team continued their march to the finals with a strong win over Lilydale in beautiful conditions last Tuesday, but by the time the weekend rolled around, it was a different story.

After a heavy deluge on Friday night, the Saturday six-a-side team arrived for their morning home game to find the green underwater, with no play possible.

The Saturday Pennant team was under no illusions as to the size of the task before them, with a trip to Yarra Glen and a place in the finals to the winner. There is a definite home-ground advantage in bowls. Yarra Junction has a fast synthetic green that other clubs can struggle

on. Conversely, Yarra Junction can struggle on the slower heavier grass greens, such as at Yarra Glen. Ideally, we wanted a warm sunny day to speed it up. What we got was heavy overnight rain and a saturated surface, and steady drizzle throughout the day that kept it that way. In short, we struggled. Yarra Glen is a fine club, and they fielded a strong team, and not to put too fine a point on it, they thumped us, winning comprehensively.

So this ends our finals dream, which was fun while it lasted, and we wish all the best to those remaining teams vying for the Pennant.

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- Peter Brennan Warburton Bowls Club results A challenging week of bowls for the Burras leaves the Midweek side as the only team to reach the finals this season.

The Warburton BC are extremely proud of our Club Champion Rayna Zunneberg’s selection in the Eastern Ranges Bowls Region Women’s Representative Team for the Regional Championships in Moama during April.

The weekend Warburton 1 side commenced their final doubleheader playing Bundoora RSL 2 away. The home side was far too consistent across most rinks winning 90 shots to 64.

They played the top side Yarra Glen 1 away on Sunday in fine conditions. In a spirited performance, the Burras fought the game out well before going down 70 shots to 86.

Next weekend sees them playing Ivanhoe 1 away in their final game for the season.

The Warburton 2 side played Ferntree Gully 3 away in their final quest to reach the finals.

However, they failed to continue their recent improved form going down 67 shots to 90 on a very challenging fast green.

Despite the loss and missing out on the finals, the Club is very proud of the improvement displayed throughout the season, particularly from all the beginning players. The future is very promising. The mid-week Warburton 1 side, played Mooroolbark 2 away in superb bowling conditions.

A solid overall performance saw the Burras win by 13 shots, 70 to 57. They play top side Monbulk 1 this week at home in the final round.

- Garry Lewis Tuesday, 8 March, 2022

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