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Legacy lives on By REBECCA BILLS

Ralph Proctor with fellow Mount Evelyn RSL members. 112247 Picture: CONTRIBUTED

Ralph Proctor at the recent unveiling of the Mount Evelyn Honour Roll Plaque â&#x20AC;&#x201C; still able to where his original uniform. 112247 Picture: CONTRIBUTED him as a loving and proud family man, an esteemed member and a true gentleman. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ralph was a huge member in the RSL and flew in Bomber Command in Europe,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He is also the only member from the Mount Evelyn RSL that still fits his original uniform.â&#x20AC;? Mr Boness said Mr Proctor was a very engaging person who was able to talk about a lot of topics. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He really was a distinguished person

all round who was very proud of his family and his war contributions.â&#x20AC;? In 2003, Mr Proctor donated his entire collection of wartime memorabilia to the Mount De Lancey War Museum and where it serves as a permanent collection. Mr Proctor was the father of seven and adored grandfather to 17 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. A service to celebrate Mr Proctorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life was held on Monday 16 December at William Matthews Funeral Home.

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AT 98 years of age, Mount Evelyn Returned Services League (RSL) member Ralph Groube Proctor sadly passed away last week. The well-known community figure, born on 20 February, 1915, passed away peacefully in Lilydale on Sunday 8 December. A keen member of the Mount Evelyn community, Mr Proctor built a life for his beloved wife Helen and their children in the town. Mr Proctor was on the Mount Evelyn Primary School Committee, planting many of the trees surrounding the school oval. He was also an active member of the Silvan Fruit Growersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Association and the first man to serve on the Birmingham Road Kindergarten Committee. Mr Proctor also served on the Mount Evelyn Scout Committee, was a longtime member of the Mount Evelyn Progress Association and a lieutenant in the local Red Cross door knock appeal. In Mr Proctorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s autobiography, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Aim High - Procâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Journey,â&#x20AC;? he said that when the war broke out in Europe in 1939, he joined the Royal Australian Air Force and participated in World War II. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I watched a lot of my mates lose their lives,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was one of the fortunate ones to have survived.â&#x20AC;? Mr Proctor relived his humble beginnings in Hay, New South Wales and moving to Monbulk in his teens to a live on a farming block with his family. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The last 90 years have not all been easy - there has been great joy and sorrow,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have always aimed high at everything I undertook - to do the best I could under each circumstance. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is now up to each and every one of my children, all of whom I am extremely proud, to carry on the tradition of aiming high in their journeys through life.â&#x20AC;? Mr Proctor was a 295 Squadron RAAF Veteran of D-Day and Arnhem Member of the Mount Evelyn RSL. President Roger Boness described

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OLINDA police are calling on witnesses to a break-in at a local liquor store. Sergeant Paul Phillips said police believed that someone had jimmied the door open before stealing the til draw and an unknown amount of cash from the Olinda Cellars. “We have witnesses saying they saw two men hanging around the back of the building that night,” he said. If anyone else saw the pair, or has any information they are asked to call Olinda Police on 9751 1241.

Driver fined A CROYDON man has been caught driving while disqualified for a staggering fifth time. Yarra Ranges Highway Patrol Senior Constable Aiden Williams said the 26-year-old was caught driving along Poyner Avenue in Lilydale on Wednesday. The car the man was driving was impounded for 30 days and he was fined $813. It is believed the car was not his. The man is expected to face Ringwood Magistrates’ Court in January for four previous offences.

Drivers charged POLICE charged seven drink drivers and two drug drivers after a booze bus blitz on Friday night. The operation targeting drink and drug drivers, saturated the Yarra Ranges. It included two booze buses set up in Swansea Road, Mount Evelyn and satellite cars in surrounding areas like Healesville and Yarra Junction. Yarra Ranges Highway Patrol Senior Constable Aiden Williams said tests at the booze buses revealed two drug drivers, three drink drivers and one suspended driver. Satellite police cars conducted 830 Random Breath Tests (RBT) and 80 drug tests and found four drink drivers and 32 other offences, he said. “It’s always disappointing to see the message still isn’t getting through to some people,” Sen Cons Williams said. “People are still miscalculating how many drinks they can have before they drive. “But if you think you’re over the limit, you probably are.”

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Home invasion POLICE are calling on witnesses to a home invasion in Chirnside Park. Detective Sergeant Mark Smithwick said four people were asleep in their Edward Road home on Thursday 11 December when they were woken around 1am by a man who punched and kicked them demanding money. It is believed three unknown offenders entered the home with one threatening the residents with a meat cleaver. All men wore black balaclavas covering their faces and left with only one mobile telephone. “One victim was taken to Maroondah Hospital with chest pain and some minor abrasions and soreness,” he said. Anyone with information about the incident should contact Detective Senior Constable Lisa Mitchell at the Lilydale Police Station on 9739 2300.

Suspected arson POLICE are investigating a suspicious fire that has left the Mooroolbark Junior Soccer Club without clubrooms. Detective Senior Constable Matt Gill said police believed that someone had broken into the clubrooms not long before 1am on Thursday 5 December before starting a fire. “The fire has taken hold and gotten into the roof,” Det Sen Cons Gill said. “It’s wrecked the clubrooms and left the junior club without clubrooms.” A club spokesman said the damage was believed to exceed $100,000. “At this point we’ve lost more than 150 balls, the uniforms, the goals and most of our sales merchandise all from smoke damage,” he said. “The kids are just shocked.” He said while it was disappointing, the fire wouldn’t stop the club starting back when the season resumes in March. “The only saving grace is that it’s happened in the off-season,” he said. Det Sen Con Gill said anyone witnessing suspicious activity near the clubrooms is urged to contact police on 9739 2300.

Saving Joshua By MELISSA MEEHAN HE’S only six years old, but he has a massive fight on his hands. And Joshua Schwarz’s parents say they will stop at nothing to fight the “naughty little bug” in his head. Just meeting him, you wouldn’t guess that he has been given only months to live. Joshua is fighting an aggressive form of brain cancer, coupled with a rare genetic disorder, making it almost impossible for doctors to treat him. He was first diagnosed with a brain tumour in March, but two weeks ago his parents received the news no parent should hear. “When he was first diagnosed in March, we thought it was a low-grade tumour that was treatable with radiation or chemotherapy,” mum Penne said. “But after a biopsy two weeks ago, we were called in and told it was an anaplastic astrocytoma grade three (AA3), which is an aggressive, fastmoving form of brain cancer.” After further tests, Penne and her husband Wolfgang, were told that Joshua also suffered from a rare genetic gene MSH6, which meant chemotherapy and radiation were not an option. “The MSH6 stops cells from regenerating, which means the usual forms of treatment won’t work for Joshy - it would just cause more damage,” Penne said. “And where the tumour sits, they can’t get to it - it’s in the area where language, understanding and movement are affected.

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“So doctors won’t do it because there is a high risk of stroke, an inability to communicate, paralysis - it could basically turn him into a vegetative state.” Faced with so many roadblocks, Penne, Wolfgang and their daughter Jade hit the books, reading everything they could about AA3 and MSH6, in an effort to save Joshua. “Because of his age it is hard to treat him,” Wolfgang said. “But we’ve been in contact with hospitals in Germany and the United States. “There are different things being done to treat cancer in Europe and the US - like stem cells, gene therapy and immunotherapy.” The family plans to take Josh to Germany in an attempt to save him, or at the very least extend his life. But they need the support of others to raise money for the trip and pay for his treatment. The have set up a fundraising site <http://www.gofundme.

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A RINGWOOD panel beater has been charged with handling stolen goods after police found he had dismantled a stolen car. Lilydale Detective Sergeant Mark Smithwick said police were able to get a search warrant after a routine investigation for a stolen VE SEE Holden Commodore. The 45-year-old man from Kilsyth was charged with motor car theft and handling stolen goods. He will appear before the Ringwood Magistrates’ Court at a later date.

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MARI Metcalfe’s solo exhibition Stories that Echo is on show at Sherbrooke Art Society from 8-22 December. Open daily from 11am to 4pm (closed Tuesday). For more information, visit www.sherbrookeartsociety.com.

THE famous Lions Christmas cakes and puddings are on sale. To purchase, call Sanjay from the Lions Club of Wantirna on 0419 333 676.

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SHERBROOKE Gallery Fine Art Sale is running through to January and is open daily 11am to 4pm (closed Tuesdays). 62 Monbulk Road, Belgrave. For more information, call 9754 4264 or visit www.sherbrookeartsociety.com.

KALLISTA Community House art and craft market is on Saturday 21 December from 9am to 1pm at 2 Church Street, Kallista. For more information and site booking, call 0402 012 247.

Community carols MONBULK Community Carols is on Friday 20 December at The Pines, near the Rotunda, David Hill Road, Monbulk, at 7.30pm. A barbecue by Rotary is at 6.30pm together with Festive Fare by St George’s Anglican Church, Monbulk.

Centenary celebration THE Centenary of Kallista Mechanics Institute Hall is being celebrated on 21 December. For more information, call John Lloyd on 9755 2762.

Superstar carols MICHAEL Paynter will be performing at Christmas Carols by Discovery Community Care on Sunday 22 December at 4pm, 6pm and 8pm. For more information, call 9736 2323.

Vegan feed VEGAN Hills is hosting a free community Christmas lunch at the Tin Shed building, corner Reynolds Lane and Burwood Highway, Belgrave, on Christmas Day from 11.30am to 3pm. For more information, visit www.drers.org.au. RSVP to John at veganhills@yahoo.com.au or 0434 337 781.

Dementia wellbeing EMERALD Community House is running a Dementia Wellbeing Program starting 4 February 2014 from 9.30am to 11.30am every Tuesday during school terms. No charge, carers and dementia clients must attend together. For more information, call 5968 3881.

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Emerald museum EMERALD Museum is now open on Saturdays from 11am to 3pm as well as Sundays from 1.30pm to 4pm and Wednesdays 10am till 3pm. The museum is on Crichton Road, Emerald.

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Free meal DIG In Café welcomes everyone to enjoy a free community meal on the last Friday of each month at 6pm at the Emerald Community House. Call 5968 3881 to volunteer to create the meal.

Local identity A SELECTION of local identity portraits by members of the Emerald Arts Society is currently being exhibited in the Emerald Library. For more information, visit emeraldartssociety.wordspress. com.

Kidzfun program ENROLMENTS are being taken for 2014 threeyear-old Kidzfun program at Coonara Early Learning Centre. Sessions run from Monday to Thursday from 9.15am to 12.15pm. For more information, call 9758 7081.

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THREE-year-old kinder places are still available at Upwey South Preschool for next year. Two morning sessions per week, small class sizes maintained. Visit upweysouthpreschool.org.au or call 9754 5783.

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CARDINIA Combined Churches Caring offers financial and food assistance to Emerald Community House every second Thursday morning. Call 5941 2268 to make an appointment.

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Lining up for class By REBECCA BILLS NERVOUS 2014 Prep and Year 7 students gathered for their first day of orientation at Mount Evelyn Christian School last Tuesday. The nerves were quickly alleviated when the new students settled into their new school setting. Community relations officer Amanda Steele said it was a day designed to help students know what to expect a normal school day to be like in the New Year. As the new preps drew wonderful pictures, the new Year 7s were given the task to match the Middle School teachers to their baby photos. “They get to meet their teachers, meet the other students and find out which class they will be in next year,” Ms Steele said. “Orientation day also really helps the parents. “We run a coffee morning so parents can gather as well - some are sad their babies are starting school and others are excited.” Ms Steele said the school wanted orientation day to be a positive experience for both the student and the parents and for them to know they are in a safe environment. For more information on the

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Above: Year 7 orientation students Cooper Prelorenzo and Asher Ketelaar. Right: New Year 7 students Bec Ormrod and Emma Thompson enjoying orientation day. current school programs running at Mount Evelyn Christian School, visit www.mecs.vic. edu.au.

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Review call on overlay risk homes By JESSE GRAHAM CHANGES to a controversial property law in the new year could see community concerns addressed and a common-sense approach taken with residential bushfire risk. Planning Minister Matthew Guy, in a letter to Seymour MP Cindy McLeish, said that change to the Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO) could be coming in 2014. In the letter, which was received on 10 December, Mr Guy stated that he recognised the BMO is “complex and needs to be simplified”, though a focus on community safety must be upheld. “The Bushfire Management Overlay should support community resilience to bushfire while being fair on landowners,” he wrote. “While maintaining a focus on community safety, I have

instructed the Department of Transport, Planning and Local Infrastructure to prepare advice for my consideration which provides more flexibility for landowners, councils and government agencies.” Mr Guy said he expects to receive advice on the matter by the end of the year, with necessary changes to be made to the Victoria Planning Provisions as a result. The letter was written in response to a statement in Parliament by Ms McLeish on Tuesday 29 October, where Ms McLeish addressed the stress and complexity of dealing with the BMO and asked Mr Guy to visit the Yarra Ranges and Murrindindi Shires to assess the BMO’s results. The Mail has received a number of reports since the BMO’s induction in November 2011 from landowners unable to build on their properties due

to the overlay, effectively rendering the land worthless. Ms McLeish said that Deputy Speaker, Evelyn MP Christine Fyffe and Benalla MP Bill Sykes have also campaigned for change to the BMO. Ms McLeish told the Mail last week that the BMO, which comes from the recommendations of the 2009 Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission, aims at making the community safe. “But there has to be flexibility and common sense,” she said. “You need a balance between community resilience and community protection.” She said that Mr Guy has met with a number of constituents on the matter of the BMO and that all the members involved would work towards a “common-sense” approach to bushfire risk.

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Bushfire retreats listed By KATH GANNAWAY FOUR new Neighbourhood Safer Places (NSPs) have been designated by Yarra Ranges Council. Healesville RACV Club, Millgrove Recreation Reserve, Woori Yallock Reserve and Burrinja Gallery in Upwey were added to the shire’s current 11 NSPs at Yarra Ranges Council’s December 10 meeting; but not without discussion about whether they should be more correctly called Places of Last Resort. Cr Samantha Dunn said calling the designated buildings or areas Neighbourhood Safer Places sent the wrong message to the community. She welcomed Mayor Fiona McAllister’s move to have the matter, originally listed as a confidential item, discussed openly before the gallery. “I will not be happy until these are called ’Places of Last Resort’ - to call them Neighbourhood Safer Places is completely flawed,” Cr Dunn said. “They are not safe, and this gives a completely wrong message.” Cr Dunn said council should continue to push for the more accurate description, but said it was good to see another four places had been assessed as appropriate for designation. “I think residents will be pleased to see more across the shire, but there is no guarantee of survival,” she said.

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I have recently had a very enjoyable week in Healesville and the Yarra Valley. It is over 30 years since I have visited your part of the world and I had fogotten how beautiful it is. Healesville is such a pretty town and I enjoyed re-exploring it very much. However I was horrified to see how neglected the Grand Hotel is looking. I remember it as one of the jewels of Healesviile. All the other historic hotels in the area look wonderful. I cannot understand how the Grand has not had the same care and maintenance. It really is very sad. I am sure most visitors to your town feel the same and no doubt the locals too. I hope next time I come to Healesville I will see a very diffferent Grand. Coming from Tasmania where we really appreciate our historic buildings I find it very hard to understand. Marlene Luthi, Kingston, Tasmania.

I comment on your article 26 November concerning the launching of a book called Paradise Lost, written by Mick Woiwood. I regret that on two occasions in the article the words “pre-invasion” were used. I think that most national-thinking people would judge the landing of Captain Cook on Australian shores could hardly be called an invasion in the real sense of the meaning of the word “invasion”. I only ask one question, accepting the inevitable, that some foreign country was going to lay claim to Australia, what country would journalist Jesse Graham, or anyone else who cares to reply, have chosen over England? I look forward to their replies. Ray Donkin, Healesville.

Sculptured standards I read with dismay the article Deadline Passes

For Sculpture House (Mail, 10 December). Bob Prudhoe’s iconic sculpture house is under threat from Yarra Ranges Council bullies. I have visited the sculpture house many times and like many others marvel at the unique creativity. By comparison I know of people in Healesville who have been living in an old quarry in makeshift buildings for 16 years during which time they have littered their bushland property with derelict cars and other rubbish, putting all their neighbours at risk. Why doesn’t the Yarra Ranges Council do something useful and clean up this property? As these people have been living in the old quarry for 16 years, Mr Prudhoe has plenty of time as the precedent has been set, one rule for everyone. Mr Prudhoe’s house should be heritage listed and the Yarra Ranges Council should stop bullying him. Peter Broman, Healesville.

quences of these wanton acts for the township of Warburton could run into lost tens of millions of dollars going into the future in lost wages and trade. If the people responsible for this act of vandalism are reading this I would ask them to think twice before they do it again because the jobs that might be lost in the future could be theirs, their friends’ or their families’. If anyone knows who has done this, I and many in the local community would ask that they tell the local police so the persons responsible can be held to account. Mr Crockett and the Edgewater Spa Development need to be supported and encouraged for the good of everyone in Warburton and these acts of vandalism cannot be allowed to be repeated or go un-checked or un-punished. Warburton simply has too much to lose as a community. Chris Thomas, Warburton.

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IT IS devastating to read about and see the graffiti attack that has just taken place on the former Sanitarium Health Food factory and future Edgewater Spa development at Warburton (Mail, 10 December). This is an attack not only on the building itself but a direct attack on the future economic viability of the whole Warburton township and all of the people living here. With these constant attacks on this premises by vandals one could understand if the owner, Mr Gary Crockett, simply tossed his hands in the air and said: “This is just too hard, I give up, I will take my money somewhere else.” What happens then? Warburton needs this Edgewater Spa development to provide many badly needed employment opportunities for locals servicing both the future guests and the facility itself. The local business community badly needs this development to happen to help keep their businesses viable and also provide work for locals, maybe even some of these graffiti “artists”. This is not ‘street art’, it is wilful and malicious vandalism of another person’s property, as plain and simple as that and the conse-

AS Christmas approaches, it is important that we as a community ensure it is a time of celebration not devastation by driving responsibly on our roads. We know that alcohol will be a factor in many people’s festivities, just as we know that a quarter of all road fatalities involve drivers or riders who are above the legal alcohol limit. I urge you all to consider this fact before getting behind the wheel, or leave the driving to a designated driver if you know your night will involve alcohol. The TAC has developed Designated Driver Vouchers to help people make the right decision. If you want to help a loved one get home safely from their work break-up or Christmas barbecue or New Year’s celebration, gift them a voucher and pledge your services as a designated driver. It could be the best Christmas present you’ll ever give them. You can download the vouchers at www.tac. vic.gov.au or share them with friends from the TAC’s Facebook page. I wish you all a happy and safe Christmas let’s all drive safely into 2014. Janet Dore, Chief Executive Officer, Transport Accident Commission.

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cated anywhere in Victoria,” Mr Chaplan said. He said Yarra Ranges Council was also very willing, and very able, to share their expertise across the state. The councillors acknowledged the success of the audit which recognises Yarra Ranges Council as a sector leader and best practice in emergency management. “There is a huge body of work in this and council staff have done a phenomenal amount of work to achieve this result,” Mayor Fiona McAllister said.

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YARRA Ranges Council is a stand out state leader when it comes to emergency management, according to a top State Emergency Service (SES) risk auditor. Councillors last week endorsed updates to the Yarra Ranges Municipal Emergency Management Plan which was audited by VicSES in September. The council heard that the MEMP achieved a best-practice result, along with a perfect score when measured against the audit criteria.

The MEMP was developed in consultation with representatives of the Yarra Ranges MEMPC, council staff and the community with a working group involving SES, CFA, DHS, VicPolice and the council meeting regularly in preparation for the audit. SES Regional Emergency Management manager, John Chaplan, and regional officer Diana Ferguson reported on the audit and congratulated the council and members of the MEMP team. “I have done many audits and I have not seen anything of the calibre of this council repli-

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Knot nannas’ charges undone

Fox control – Lake Eildon National Park, Big River State forest, Rubicon State forest, Cathedral Range State Park, Marysville State forest, Yarra Ranges National Park and Toolangi State forest

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The Department of Environment and Primary Industries and Parks Victoria are committed to protecting and enhancing the natural values of parks, reserves and state forests across the state. Examples of this conservation management are the control of introduced plant and animal species which can impact on these values. As part of an ongoing strategy, the Department of Environment and Primary Industries will be laying buried baits containing sodium luroacetate (1080 poison) on public land for the control of foxes. Baiting will commence Monday 13th January 2014 and will continue until Friday 19th December 2014. Baits will be laid at strategic sites and other known areas of fox habitat within the above mentioned forests and parks, and within the vicinity of townships Eildon, Rubicon, Taggerty, Buxton, Marysville, Narbethong, Healesville, Warburton and Toolangi. 1080 poison signs will be posted throughout the baited areas and members of the public who are living, visiting or working in the above named areas are advised to take particular care not to disturb or interfere with bait stations. Domestic dogs and cats are particularly susceptible to 1080 poison and should be under efective control, muzzled or kept away from the poisoned areas. Further details may be obtained by contacting Emily Borton at the Department of Environment and Primary Industries at Alexandra on (03) 5772 0200. www.depi.vic.gov.au Customer Service Centre 136 186

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A COURT-date last week saw the final group of Knitting Nannas (and grandpas) walk free from court, with trespass charges set to be dropped. Five members of the Knitting Nannas of Toolangi (KNOT) appeared at Ringwood Magistrates’ Court on Thursday 12 December to hear the result of trespass charges against them, laid by the Department of Environment and Primary Industries (DEPI). The session follows a hearing at the same court on Thursday 28 November, with three other members of the group over the same charges. The group of five at last week’s meet-

ing were met with the same results as the other group members and will have their charges withdrawn under a diversion program. As part of the diversion, each member of KNOT that appeared in court will have to pay a Landcare group $50, after which all charges would be dropped. The diversion was agreed to by both KNOT members and DEPI, and no charges will be listed on any members permanent records. The trespass charges initially relate to an incident on 19 September 2012 in which eight members of KNOT entered a logging coupe to protest against logging. The members stopped forestry work-

ers for about two hours and were told by police to leave immediately to avoid charges being laid - the members said they complied with the order. However, they still received a summons in September this year to front the court for trespass charges relating to the incident. A representative for KNOT said the group was relieved with the result of the hearing and said that the matter going before court had been a waste of taxpayer’s money. The representative said the hearings had brought a heavy emotional and financial cost against the group members and reiterated that KNOT were pleased the matter was resolved.

Skills share takes a break STUDENTS from Upper Yarra schools downed tools for a typical Ben’s Shed morning tea to mark the end of another successful hands-on woodworking program. Over the year students from Launching Place, Gladysdale, Wesburn and the Millwarra campuses at Millgrove and East Warburton have worked with Ben’s Shed volunteer teacher Albert Kleverkamp on projects including possum boxes, stools and ‘shoetakerofferers’. Wesburn principal Anne Stenhouse said the program was about developing relationships with the Ben’s Shed men and engaging with the community. She said the schools recognised what a major commitment it was for the

The Ben’s Shed graduation was especially fun for Wesburn student Jordyn, left who won the door prize – a new bike. She was congratulated by Ben’s Shed teacher Albert Kleverkamp and president Rob Barber and students Jai (Launching Place), Dylan (Millwarra – Millgrove), Cooper (Millwarra - East Warburton) and Chloe (Gladysdale). 112142 Picture: KATH GANNAWAY Ben’s Shed members who and one of benefits is you volunteer their time and can send children who may share life-time skills some, not be doing so well acaof whom don’t have grand- demically but have the opparents nearby, or a father- portunity to do extremely figure in their lives. well in this hands-on situ“The men have worked ation and develop pride in well with all the children what they achieve,” she said.

Rain makes a patchy return NOVEMBER rainfall was again patchy across the Yarra Valley with Keith Thomas in Warburton recording a slightly better than average 129mm compared to 117mm last November. The year to date figures were 1112mm, compared to 1232mm, still 120mm short of the overall average. In Healesville, however, it was down with Alma Mitchell recording 71.2mm over 15 days compared with 52.0mm over 11 days last year. Hoddles Creek had the same number of wet days, but double the tally with Doug Armstrong recording 118mm compared with 64mm in November 2012 against an average November rainfall of 107mm. The year to date comparison is down overall with 1138mm compared to last year’s 1235mm.

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During summer, the quietest time on our transport network, essential works will be happening on CityLink, the West Gate Bridge, and suburban and regional rail lines. Summer is also the best time for road maintenance and repair crews will be out across the state, on regional and metropolitan roads, repairing and resealing the Victorian road network. These major improvements are necessary to provide better public transport and better roads for all Victorians. There will be some delays but the works will help create a modern, safe and connected transport network.

Closures and reduced services Road Construction crews will be working over the summer months repairing and upgrading roads across Victoria. Motorists are advised to pay attention to advisory signs and obey reduced speed limits while these works are underway. December t %PNBJO 5VOOFM XJMM CF DMPTFE UP XFTUCPVOE USBGm D PO UIF . .POBTI 'SFFXBZ GSPN QN %FDFNCFS EBZ BOE OJHIU VOUJM BN %FDFNCFS t 8FTU (BUF #SJEHF XJMM CF DMPTFE UP DJUZ CPVOE USBGm D QN BN PO UIF OJHIUT PG %FDFNCFS January t #VSOMFZ 5VOOFM XJMM CF DMPTFE UP FBTUCPVOE USBGm D PO UIF 8FTU (BUF 'SFFXBZ GSPN QN +BOVBSZ EBZ BOE OJHIU VOUJM BN +BOVBSZ t 8FTU (BUF #SJEHF XJMM CF DMPTFE UP PVUCPVOE USBGm D QN BN PO UIF OJHIUT PG +BOVBSZ Please note: the West Gate Bridge works are dependent on the weather, and will be rescheduled to the next available night in the event of rain. Rail December and January t 4VOCVSZ MJOF %FDFNCFS +BOVBSZ B DPNCJOBUJPO PG TIVUUMF USBJO TFSWJDFT BOE SFQMBDFNFOU buses will operate. t #BMMBSBU #FOEJHP MJOFT %FDFNCFS +BOVBSZ DPBDIFT SFQMBDJOH BMM TFSWJDFT t 4IFQQBSUPO BOE 4FZNPVS MJOFT %FDFNCFS +BOVBSZ B NJYUVSF PG DPBDIFT BOE USBJOT will operate. t "MCVSZ MJOF %FDFNCFS +BOVBSZ B NJYUVSF PG DPBDIFT BOE USBJOT XJMM PQFSBUF t #FMHSBWF -JMZEBMF MJOFT +BOVBSZ CVTFT SFQMBDJOH USBJOT CFUXFFO 3JOHXPPE and Blackburn. t .PTU 7 -JOF BOE .FUSP MJOFT %FDFNCFS +BOVBSZ SFEVDFE PS BMUFSFE UJNFUBCMFT Please plan ahead and check your timetable. 7JTJU XXX NPWJOHWJDUPSJB WJD HPW BV UP m OE PVU NPSF BCPVU IPX CFTU UP USBWFM XIJMF improvements are being made to the transport network this summer. Moving Victoria. Better public transport. Better roads.

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Banks investing By KATH GANNAWAY BENDIGO Community Bank branches along the Warburton Highway are part of a scholarship program helping local students kickstart their tertiary education. The Bendigo and Adelaide Bank is offering its largest ever academic program providing more than 160 scholarships across Australia. Under the program, the Warburton and Yarra Junction Community Bank, WandinSeville Community Bank and Woori Yallock Community Bank are offering scholarships. Cassandra Straub was the first recipient of a scholarship last year through the Wandin Seville bank. The Yellingbo student is studying Veterinary Bioscience at Monash University. Presenting the bank’s in-

Cassandra Straub is one of a growing number of local students benefiting from Bendigo Community Bank scholarships. 111984 augural scholarship last year, and health professionals, and chairperson Jan Ockwell said perhaps one day return to their a community greatly benefited home town to live and work. from a young person’s ability to Warburton bank chairman further their education. Peter Kimberley said the scholShe said recipients could arships were part of its bank’s become lawyers, scientists, IT commitment to building stron-

ger Upper Yarra communities. “Some students may face challenges in their ability to further their education and the program has been designed to give the students an opportunity to pursue their dreams,” Mr Kimberley said. New Woori Yallock chairman Peter Cownley said they last year presented two new scholarships and continued the scholarship presented in 2012 for a second year. He said the bank was pleased to again be part of the program offering students in their area the opportunity to gain valuable financial support for their ongoing education. Scholarship applications close on Friday, 24 January, and will be assessed in early 2014. For more information visit www.bendigoadelaide. com.au/scholarships, or call in at your local community bank.

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Tasty drawcards By JESSE GRAHAM A PASSION for good food has helped to kick off a series of fine dining evenings, nestled just off Main Street, Healesville. Green Street Food is a pop-up restaurant created by Healesville residents Tim Campbell and Erik Koel that runs out of Mocha and Lime at 11 Green Street. The ephemeral restaurant has had three sittings since beginning in October, each filling to capacity with eager foodies keen to try the duo’s creations. Mr Campbell said that part of Green Street Food’s success could be its role as an event in the town, rather than a constant restaurant to visit. “It’s not something you can go to every night of the week or on a whim - it’s something people look forward to for a month,” he said. He said that both he and

Mr Koel are relatively new to the town and that he was overwhelmed with the Healesville community response to the pop-up restaurant idea. “People have been incredibly accommodating - we’ve received nothing but support,” he said. Mr Campbell said the menu features foods built from the ground up, taking on Mr Koel’s experience working at a Chef’s Hat-awarded restaurant in Melbourne. The menu features an entrée-andmain combination for $40, with the possibility of adding dessert for another $10. The next Green Street Food event is expected to be sometime in late January, but interested patrons are urged to follow the Facebook page at www. facebook.com/greenstreetfood. Places are limited to 40 people, with outside seating dependent on weather.

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BUSHFIRE DEATHS HAPPEN CLOSE TO HOME. Don’t wait. Leave early. Pack your Emergency Kit so you’re ready to go. Listen to local radio and check the Fire Danger Rating so you know when to leave. Stop making excuses.

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Fire Services Commissioner Craig Lapsley with Seymour MP Cindy McLeish and Minister for Emergency Services Kim Wells at the fire refuge that is in a class of its own.

Place of last resort By KATH GANNAWAY THE fire refuge at Millwarra Primary School will provide a last resort option should fire threaten East Warburton. Residents had an opportunity to tour the refuge, set to be officially opened on Saturday 14 December, at an open day in November. The open day was part of a community education process by CFA, SES, Victoria Police and Yarra Ranges Council prior to the official opening. Fire Services Commissioner Craig Lapsley and Minister for Police and Emergency Services Kim Wells were at the refuge

and said it was important that the community understood how it would operate, and when it should be used in bushfire survival planning. He reiterated the key message for residents living in bushfire areas, that a community fire refuge is a last resort that would only be opened when a fire is threatening. “Community fire refuges are being built to be operated by the community because there is no guarantee that the emergency services will be there,” he said. Mr Wells said leaving early on high fire danger days was always the safest option, with the refuge to be used by people in

the community who could not otherwise escape a fire. “They are a last resort bushfire survival option,” he said. The refuge includes heat shields, a standby power generator, fire protection systems and also a remote opening system. It has direct contact with the State Control Centre in Melbourne. Local residents who took advantage of the open day were also able to get advice on bushfire survival planning from CFA members. Community members are urged to make themselves familiar with location of the refuge and how it will operate.

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Jazz twist to movies By REBECCA BILLS

Matthew Fagan will be bringing some Christmas cheer to Burrinja. 112163

String spectacular By REBECCA BILLS MATTHEW Fagan is bringing the festive cheer to Burrinja this Christmas in a special Guitar and Ukulele Spectacular with special guest JAKK. Featuring songs from the ’60s and ’70s, Led Zepplin, Bob Dylan, The Doors, Beatles, Neil Young and more this is Mr Fagan and JAKK’s debut duo performance together. “This is a bit different to my usual shows with JAKK as a special guest - I usually perform as a solo act,” Mr Fagan said. Known for his virtuosity and versatility on the guitar, Mr Fagan always surprises audience with his original arrangements and modern interpretation of a repertoire that spans many era’s and cultures. “I will be going back to my classical Spanish guitar to play some beautiful old English carols in the show,” Mr Fagan said. “Instrumentally, it really brings out the beauty of the music and on the 10-string, it creates magic.” “Throughout the show I use four instruments and it really is a journey of guitars from around the world.” Mr Fagan will impress you

with his spin on genres that travels across Spanish classical to Celtic, Flamenco, Latin American and other world music. “In my show, I do a special thing called guitar challenge where I ask for songs requested from the audience and I make it into a medley,” Mr Fagan said. “I want them to feel they are a part of the show as it’s not a sit back and listen concert.” Mr Fagan has previously toured with an impressive lineup of international acts including Natalie Cole, Billy Connolly, Shirley Bassey and Michael Crawford. “The 52 nights touring with Billy Connolly was the most valuable experience on how to be an entertainer,” he said. “He gave me one of his banjos as a present at the end of the tour to say thank-you and now in my concerts I like to talk about stories like that experience.” Matthew Fagan’s Pre-Christmas Guitar and Ukulele Spectacular with guest JAKK is on 20 December at Burrinja Café, 351 Glenford Road, Upwey at 6.30pm. Tickets are $20 and $15 for concession at the door. For more information, call 9754 5707.

A CHANCE to transport back in time to the heyday of silent movies accompanied by jazz band The Sound of Silent is being brought to Belgrave. The Cameo Theatre will be hosting the group in their outdoor cinema as they accompany the 1928 silent comedy Steamboat Bill Jnr starring icon Buster Keaton. The Sounds of Silent is a five-piece ensemble featuring some of Melbourne’s most versatile and accomplished musicians who recreate the silent movie experience from the ’20s and ’30s with fun, improvised performances. The group is dedicated to helping audiences rediscover the great movies of the time by recreating the cinema experience of days gone by. Musical director of The Sounds of Silent Martin Zakharov said Buster Keaton is one of the great figures of film history. “It’s amazing to see how enjoyable his work is nearly a century later,” he said. “We aim to give the audience a sense of the atmosphere that was experienced in the ’20s as the new technology of cinema swept the world. “We feature many well-known pieces from that era as well as drawing on more recent compositions - the music is performed with a line-up and style typical of that period.”

Members of The Sounds of Silent ensemble Roby Corelli, Martin Zakharov and Rod Wilson excited to play at the Cameo. 112161 Picture: REBECCA BILLS Mr Zakharov said the group has been performing in this capacity for nearly three years and said the challenge for them as performers was that they are not just playing a song, they are playing the song to fit to a particular scene. “When that scene changes, so do we,” he said. “I think the live music does add a dif-

Costa’s visit a big hit By JODIE SYMONDS ABC’S Gardening Australia host recently made a flowery visit to see his beloved fans in Mount Evelyn. The disability workers’ program at Garden Lovers Yarra View Nursery brought Costa Georgiadis to meet the people who idolise him. The nursery program enables 80 volunteer workers with disabilities to gain hands-on experience in the gardening industry. They all got the chance to meet their gardening guru. And Costa couldn’t help himself as he started helping to weed the garden as soon as he arrived at Yarra View Nursery. “For me, it’s a wonderful opportunity to be able to understand a community and the work that they do for disabled

workers,” he said. “They’re doing the work and have been working extremely hard to work up those skills required to be in the workforce, which is just great.” Yarra View Nursery manager Bernie Sullivan said seeing the enjoyment on his staff’s faces when the saw Costa was priceless. “It’s really about the workers to have someone of that calibre in the same industry, doing the same work that they’re doing,” Mr Sullivan said. “But look at them, look how happy they are to meet him; they’re absolutely jumping out of their skins. “We have Costa’s DVDs and they’ve been used for educational purposes to teach about landscaping practices

ABC’s Costa Georgiadis visits Bernie and the team at Garden Lovers Yarra View Nursery. 112191 and the development of important skills,” “We’re hearing the improvement from their families. They want to build garden beds at their homes and it’s just sensational,” Mr Sullivan said. Costa and his fans first met at the Kinglake Temporary Village where they helped

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ferent character to the experience. “It’s been fascinating to discover what a different experience it becomes to watch silent movies in a ‘live’ atmosphere.” The performance at the Cameo Outdoor Cinema will be completely acoustic using the original instruments that would have been used in the 1920s and ’30s. “Back then, silent movies weren’t actually silent, as cinema audiences were always able to enjoy live music that enriched their viewing of each movie,” Mr Zakharov said. “Steamboat Bill Jnr is a classic of cinema history, and definitely enjoyable for all age groups. “Keaton is one of the great writers and performers of the twentieth century, and a comedy spectacular like this isn’t quickly forgotten.” The Sounds of Silent are taking Buster Keaton and their show to the “Taste of Tasmania” festival in January but hope to be back at the Cameo for another show soon. The screening of the 1928 Steamboat Bill Jnr with live jazz from The Sounds of Silent is at the Cameo Outdoor Theatre, 1628 Burwood Highway, Belgrave, on Friday 20 December at 8.30pm. Tickets are available online and at the box office. For more information, visit www.cameocinemas.com.au or phone 9754 7844.

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PETER and Marylin Siegman’s Christmas obsession has taken hold once again. The Emerald retirees have added even more to their already astonishing Christmas lights display and all they want is for other local residents to share in the joy they have for the festive season. Peter, now in his 70s, estimates that he has put in “at least 60 hours” of work into building and setting up the display in his Ulmer Road front yard. But he has been constantly battling the elements - particularly the rain. He aimed to have the lights switched on for the start of December fell a few days behind schedule. “You have to be careful of the rain - to make sure you get the controllers off the ground so the water can’t get in,” Peter said. “It’s the biggest issue we’ve faced.” But the display is back bigger than ever. The Siegmans aren’t asking for much - just for people to stop by and have a look, and maybe be inspired to create their own lights displays next year.

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ALL THE BASES COVERED LOCATED in the beautiful Nature Park Rise, this new home just requires a choice of floor coverings and the new owners will be right to move in. Boasting three bedrooms, master with walk-in wardrobe and full ensuite, this home has two separate living areas and is

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WOORI YALLOCK 45 PHILLIP RD

Price $650,000 PLUS

12 ACRES - SPACE FOR HORSES, BIG BOYS TOYS AND THE FAMILY! Situated on a lovely 12 acre approx allotment on a no-through quiet road, right in the heart of Woori Yallock is this solid family home ready and waiting for its new owners. The property is well and truly a ‘couple pleaser’ as the land is geared up for horses with several paddocks, stables and good pasture, and a great shed/workshop/ man cave is all set up to house all the boy toys, have a party or two and there´s even enough room to park a truck. The house comprises of 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a country style kitchen and an office/library or 5th bedroom set up. A must see in this super location!

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Situated on a spacious, level quarter acre block (1075 sq/m), this tidy little gem has plenty to offer! A stone´s throw to the local shops, bus stop and a stones throw from the Yarra River this home has huge potential for the first home buyer, investor or lifestyle buyer. Polished hardwood flooring throughout, the open plan living provides a warm invitation to all that enter. A huge undercover outdoor living area is simply perfect for those balmy summer evenings. A four bay carport and single garage with dual access is perfect for the tradesmen. Call for an inspection today!

This great half acre approx allotment proudly sports a lovely family home in a very pretty location. The home comprises of a large lounge with bay window, dado paneling, 3 oversized bedrooms and a great open plan kitchen meals area. The kitchen and bathroom have had recent updates and the home has a warm and inviting feel to it. Outdoors you find a large front verandah to sit and enjoy the native birdlife and admire the tree filtered views of the mountain ranges, a double garage with concrete floor, a chook pen and a pony paddock. This home represents great value for money, would be a great starter or addition to your investment portfolio.

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Michael Robinson 0418 505 635 28 years

Peter Robinson 0419 543 341 29 years

Peter Farrelly 0417 147 706 18 years

Michelle Jones 0411 085 631 12 years

Sam Price 0438 795 190 5 years

Tony Fanfulla 0419 870 513 15 years

Chris Thomas 0407 560 237 Auctioneer

Laird Coulter 0419 007 917 42 years

Tracey Smedley 0439 679 217

Jenni Robinson Licensed Agent 14 years

Clare Morse Marketing Manager 9 years

Carly De Graaf Property Manager

Michelle Karanikich Property Manager

Nicky McDonald Property Management

Cassandra Darwal Property Management

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Spacious 4 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom brick family home in sought after area of Warburton. A hop, skip and a jump from local shops, school and public transport. Comprising of four spacious bedrooms with built in robe, beautifully renovated bathroom and ensuite. Large open plan living zone, updated kitchen with modern appliances including 900 stainless steel oven,, tiled wet areas and timber floors & offering a wood heater and split system for the warmer months ahead. Ideal investment opportunity as currently tenanted until April 2014 or perfect for an established family in need of a solid 4 bedroom home!!

Brand new with all the “mod cons”...ducted heating, cooling, dishwasher, ducted vacuum, TV antenna, security alarm, paved courtyard, fenced & large lock up garage with internal access - this home is perfect for those who want convenience of walking to everything, the supermarket, doctor, library, Yarra Centre even the dentist! Three bedroom if you need or two plus a study, beautiful polished timber floors, caeser stone bench kitchens, plenty of cupboards and a five star energy rating. Well built to a high quality, all completed ready to live in - why not make that change today and relax in an easy to maintain, brand new home.

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NEAT, SWEET & COMPLETE!! This charming & quaint well looked after home on a level block with pretty garden may be just what you need to get you into your first home! A fantastic open plan living area tastefully decorated & offering a cozy separate lounge comprising of Natural Gas heating and an air conditioner for the warmer month´s ahead. A good size updated bathroom is well serviced by a near new natural gas continuous Hot Water Service. Two good size bedrooms, master with a parents retreat or third bedroom depending on your needs. A secure backyard with lock up shed, outdoor paved BBQ area and all this within an easy stroll to the Yarra River, transport, local shops and school ensuring all your needs are met!

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Two storey home on large level block with mature gardens. A formal lounge with separate dining a bay window featuring a French wood heater. The kitchen has plenty of cupboards & bench space, an electric oven, slow-combustion stove which heats the hydronic heating. Upstairs are 4 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms both with spa baths with a further bathroom on the lower level. Step outside to the terrace, fern gully & winter creek, all in a gorgeous peaceful environment with a paved driveway to the dble carport, several garden sheds & a steel garage/workshop with power & a concrete floor. Inspection won´t disappoint a unique property in a wonderful location.

Offering magnificent views, beautiful rolling pastures- this sprawling homestead is set up to house a large family. The energy efficient home with features such as solar hot water, double glazed windows provides 5 bedrooms, upstairs has the main bedroom inc a parents retreat & downstairs 4 bedrooms, 3 living areas,open kitchen area, ducted wood heating & split system heating & cooling. Outside offers a private entrance up a meandering driveway good fencing & an abundant supply of natural spring water with acres and acres of space for all the animals to roam and the ´toys´ to be ridden. A superb home, a superb location with privacy, peace, local wildlife and ever-chancing views to admire!

Contact Laird Coulter on 0419 007 917 or 5966 2530 laird@bellrealestate.com.au

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Michael Robinson 0418 505 635 28 years

Peter Robinson 0419 543 341 29 years

Peter Farrelly 0417 147 706 18 years

Michelle Jones 0411 085 631 12 years

Sam Price 0438 795 190 5 years

Tony Fanfulla 0419 870 513 15 years

Chris Thomas 0407 560 237 Auctioneer

Laird Coulter 0419 007 917 42 years

Tracey Smedley 0439 679 217

Jenni Robinson Licensed Agent 14 years

Clare Morse Marketing Manager 9 years

Carly De Graaf Property Manager

Michelle Karanikich Property Manager

Nicky McDonald Property Management

Cassandra Darwal Property Management

Tegan Ward Property Management

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This stunning home features 3 BR & study with ensuite to main BR, dble glazing throughout, dble car accomm. with remote door and internal access.This property has been beautifully built offering higher ceilings and feature timber flooring starting from the entrance down the magnificent staircase and into the vast open living area that then leads onto the entertaining area.Set on almost 1 acre - only an inspection will reveal the beauty of this property. Offering peace and tranquillity and yet still within convenient distance to the Main Street.

This home provides a great opportunity to those wanting to enter the Healesville Real Estate market or those looking to invest.The 2 BR property with study, outdoor entertainment area, ducted gas heating and evaporative cooling, sits on a lovely elevated block of approximately 891 sqm and is walking distance to town, kindergartens and local schools. This is an ideal opportunity for the first homebuyer to secure a property in a sort after Healesville location or for the investor looking for a rental return or a block to subdivide (STCA)

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Delightful, extremely well kept circa 1960s three-bedroom weatherboard home on approximately 580 square metres in a quiet avenue, very close to town.The home offers three good size bedrooms, built in robes, polished timber floors, reverse cycle air conditioning, ducted gas heating, a quiet patio, rear entertainment area, water tank, single car garage/work shed.This property has been extremely well cared for and would make an ideal first home. Having such great street appeal and being such an easy walk to town and all that Healesville offers, it´s a must to see for investors as well.

Contemporary 4 bedroom brick home set on over 1 Acre (approx. 4952m2) looking out to the mountains, tucked away at the end of a quiet sealed no through road, surrounded and complimented by other quality homes also set on larger allotments. All this and you are only minutes from the centre of town and all that Healesville has to offer. Home features 2 large living areas, a formal lounge and dining area, plus a large family room off the kitchen which leads onto the timber outdoor entertaining area. The 4th bedroom is quite large and would also make an excellent home office with its own separate entrance.

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YUONGA (BEAUTIFUL HOME) CIRCA 1912 Here is an opportunity to purchase a delightful piece of Healesville History. A country retreat designed so that it would take full advantage of the views to the surrounding mountains. It remains here today set amidst almost 2 acres of delightful old world gardens. Featuring 3 b/r’s & 2 bathrooms, open, light-filled living area with open fireplace & wide views to the mountains. Call to Inspect by Appointment or attend the Scheduled OFI’s.

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PARK LIKE SETTING Presentation is beyond compare. This is a truly immaculate spacious four bedroom, 2 bathroom, light filled family home set on approx 2000 m2 of flat usable land within walking distance to Healesville. Residence offers a near new kitchen featuring quality appliances, ducted heating, air conditioning, double garage, water tanks and three living areas. The enclosed outdoor entertaining area and plenty of room for the children to play in a private secure setting make this home ideal for the growing family.

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CHARACTER COTTAGE DELIGHTFUL and full of character, this older style weatherboard home has four bedrooms, two living areas and two bathrooms. The long concrete drive draws visitors towards the house, bypassing the elegant front garden complete with standard roses and established ornamental trees. The comfortable formal lounge is a peaceful spot to entertain or cosy up with a book. The master bedroom with full ensuite is spacious and features its own split system. Natural gas ducted heating throughout the home and extra air conditioner ensures an even temperature all year round. A further three bedrooms are all of sizeable proportion, one even having a walkin wardrobe. The kitchen has been completely updated and includes glass overhead display cupboards and adjoins the meals area and extra living space. The rear yard is landscaped and includes large split level decks. A double garage/workshop can be also be accessed from the private rear yard and it

even has a wood heater. A carport ensures plenty of car space. The location of this pretty home is the winning feature. The new owners will be able to walk to central Yarra Junction, local primary school, bus stop and walking trail. It is set in a quiet, private location and the selling agent advises those who are interested to get in early to book an inspection.

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Chris Lord Sales Consultant

Meg Charlwood Sales Consultant

Ian Shipton Sales Consultant

Andrew McMath Licensed Agent

Lyndal McMath Hall Licensed Agent

LAUNCHING PLACE $385,000 PLUS

Wendy Adams Licensed Agent

Melinda Darwall Licensed Agent

* Tri-level home on approx 1/3 of an acre * Rammed earth with natural timbers & slate flooring * 4 bedrooms, master with ensuite, open plan dining/living * Timber kitchen with combustion, wall oven & walk in pantry * Large games room suit home office or teenagers retreat * Double lock up garage with concrete and power * Studio, paved paths and sunny place for vegies * Bus stop and townships are located nearby View on www.mcmath.com.au id no: 560995

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Briana McCarthy Personal Assistant

Charlene Love Administration

Kristen Johnston Professional Photographer

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30 YEAR ANNIVERSARY LAUNCHING PLACE $260,000 - $290,000

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* First home owners and investors must inspect this neat property

* Immaculately presented 2 bedroom charmer on elevated 1257m2 (app) site

* Contemporary 3 bedroom home in a quiet court with a creek

* Backing on to farm land and set on Âź acre (approx)

* North facing rear deck with magnificent views

* Covered verandah with new wood heater & split system

* Open plan kitchen/dining/lounge

* Updated kitchen with plenty of cupboards & bench space

* Modern bathroom with separate toilet

* Master bedroom with double picture windows overlooking the creek

* Gas & wood heating & reverse cycle airconditioning

* Tastefully renovated bathroom

* Private treed location and lovely gardens, close to shops and transport

* Low maintenance yard & outside sitting area

* Close to transport, shops and schools

* Ideal first home buyer, investor or downsizing

* Under house storage with power & single carport

View on www.mcmath.com.au id no: 694420

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* 3 bedrooms & spacious lounge with natural gas heater * Kitchen with adjoining dining area and sliding door to near level rear yard * Circular drive

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* Set up as a hobby farm with 3 stables, 2 dams, water troughs & good fencing

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* Formal living with French doors & separate rumpus

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* Open plan kitchen/living/dining area

* Rumpus room with corner bar, wood heater, split system & private balcony

* Fully fenced with small paddock at rear

* Polished boards, new carpet & fantastic insulation

* Double garage, new roof & concrete driveway * Rumpus room downstairs with toilet & shower * Large open plan kitchen with island bench, wall oven & electric hot plates * Huge lounge with loads of large floor to ceiling windows * Sunny deck with mountain views

* DLUG, double carport, lock up shed & two water tanks

* Massive shed 18m X 9m (app) with 3 phase power & water

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Please Contact Chris Lord or team on 59671800

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Please Contact Chris Lord or team on 59671800

Ashleigh Hall Director/Licensed Agent

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Meg Charlwood Sales Consultant

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Andrew McMath Licensed Agent

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Wendy Adams Licensed Agent

Melinda Darwall Licensed Agent

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Charlene Love Administration

Kristen Johnston Professional Photographer

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Est. 1958

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$459,000

Healesville 20 Omonia Drive

$340,000

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Under Instructions State Trustees

The house itself may need some work, but this is a rare opportunity to purchase over 2 acres of land within walking distance to Town. Offering established gardens & great views, this property is certainly a rare find. • 3 Bedrooms • Mains gas heating & Air con to lounge • Jarrah floors • Large laundry with 2nd bathroom • Carport Plenty of potential to renovate & restore this old timer to it’s former glory.

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In a peaceful location this brick veneer home is bursting with potential. • 4 Spacious bedrooms, master with ensuite & 2 WIRs • Huge main living area & separate sunken lounge • Split system heating/cooling, wood heater & gas ducted heating • Good size kitchen • Large family bathroom • Small shed/workshop & single carport An opportunity not to be missed!

By Appointement Brett Stanley 0407 595 164

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Offers over $580,000

Healesville 106 Graceburn Avenue

8 Bedrooms, Views & Close To Town! Situated on approx. 1.5 Acres this expansive home has many options, be it a large family, B & B (STCA) or home & separate rental income. • 8 Bedrooms, 5 upstairs & 3 down • 3 Separate living areas • Elevated block at end of Cul-de-Sac • Solar heated inground pool • Great views overlooking Town • Generous garage/workshop plus large carport • 2 Split systems

Situated not too far from town is this 3 bedroom home representing great value for the astute purchaser. • Located in a quiet area • Approx 964sqm allotment • 3 Bedrooms - 2 with built in robes • Downstairs rumpus / 4th bedroom with external access • Outdoor entertaining area plus carport • Mains gas heating plus airconditioner Not much around in this price range, so be quick!

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Healesville 2/17 St Leonards Road

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Lovely home on an elevated block with views toward Mt St Leonards from the full length verandah. • 3 Bedrooms • Cathedral ceilings & exposed beams in living area • Split system heating/cooling & mains gas heating • Double remote controlled garage door Fully fenced with close, easy access to Town combined with it’s private, rural setting it’s well worth your inspection.

3 bedroom weatherboard home, great value for the 1st homebuyer or investor. On a level, usable block of 659sqm approx there is plenty of room for the handyman to build his shed STCA. Generous decking allows for those summer social gatherings. Spacious, open floor plan, ducted heating & split system cooling. Currently leased at $250pw on month-month basis.

Contact: Brett Stanley 0407 595 164 Internet ID #: 2372739

Contact: Brett Stanley 0407 595 164 Internet ID #: 2501153

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Choice of 2 new townhouses, literally a minutes walk from Town. • 2 bedroom with single garage • 3 bedroom with double garage • Both with ensuite • Caesar stone kitchen benchtops & quality appliances • Polished hardwood floors in living area • Rear entertaining deck

Superbly positioned to take full advantage of the northerly views, this stunning residence offers • 4 Generous bedrooms + study (ensuite to master) • Well appointed country style kitchen • 3 Large separate living areas • Self contained teenager/grandparents retreat • Approx 1/2 acre established gardens • Mains gas ducted heating & coonara • Double garage & ample off street parking

Contact: Gary Lucas 0407 595 113 Internet ID #: 2398657

Contact: Gary Lucas 0407 595 113 Internet ID #: 2434292

Max Brown Healesville – 189 Maroondah Highway, Healesville www.maxbrownhealesville.com.au

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A regional partnership with the TAC and the Victorian Government.

Police dial up mobile crusade DANGEROUS drivers will remain in the crosshairs in the lead-up to the festive season, with distractions and seatbelt offences targeted in a new operation. Operation Break Up began on Monday 9 December, running until 23 December, and police officers have warned drivers to switch off and stay alert. Mobile phone use while driving, an offence that had its penalties recently raised to four demerit points and a $433 fine, will be one of the main dangerous driver behaviours targeted. Drivers not wearing seatbelts will also be punished, as Victoria Police continues its Summer Stay Road Enforcement Campaign to keep the road toll down. Road Policing Command Assistant Commissioner Robert Hill said that members of the community can expect to see police at major shopping hubs and anywhere with a convergence of cars, pedestrians and cyclists. “We know this time of the year

can be really hectic and people have a lot of things on their minds,” he said. “But it’s also a time where we have a lot of our most valuable road users, both young and old, on the roads. “This makes it even more important to ensure all drivers remain vigilant and take extra care.” Assistant Commissioner Hill said that he made no apologies for tickets issued to drivers using their phones while driving or not wearing a seatbelt, or for pedestrians booked for not crossing roads properly. “That ticket may just be the reminder of the intervention needed to prevent someone being seriously injured or killed in a collision,” he said. TAC CEO Janet Dore said that drivers were three times more likely to be killed and 40 per cent more likely to receive serious injuries on regional roads than in Melbourne. As of Thursday 12 December, the Road Toll stands at 218, down from 268 at the same time last year.

Drivers are being urged to switch off their phones while driving as part of a Victoria Police operation targeting distractions.

Healesville Police Officers tested drivers for alcohol earlier this month at an RBT site. 111824 Picture: JESSE GRAHAM

Speed, booze, raise trauma stakes POLICE have been left disappointed after a state-wide operation saw numerous drivers taking risks and driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol over the last month. Operation Remove All Impaired Drivers (RAID) was run from 15 November to 8 December, with an aim of targeting drivers under the influence of alcohol and drugs. Over the 24-day period, police state-wide recorded 1274 alcohol offences and 328 drug offences, with around 53 offences for alcohol and 13 offences for drugs issued each day, on average. Road Policing Command Assistant Commissioner Robert Hill said he was

disappointed to see motorists displaying little regard for their safety and the safety of others on the road. “These drivers have no respect for other road users and should not be on the roads,” he said. “We know that impaired driving is a significant contributor to road trauma and we are continually pushing this message. “Yet we still have some drivers who are willing to put their lives and the lives of others at risk - it is just not good enough.” In the Yarra Ranges Police Service Area (PSA), 26 drink-driving offences were recorded, along with 482 speeding offences and 104 unregistered

vehicles detected, though no drug-affected drivers were recorded over the period. Healesville Police Sergeant Stewart Thomson said that local police would be working longer hours and running more operations, including Random Breath Test (RBT) sites, in order to catch drivers doing the wrong thing. Sgt Thomson urged all drivers to be aware of the effects of alcohol on concentration and to seek alternate means of transport if they plan on driving. Other offences recorded over the Operation RAID period were 2609 mobile phone related offences, 1719 unlicensed drivers caught and 11,732 speeding offences, among others.

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5964 4331 or FREE 0408 644 331 QUOTES

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• TREES PRUNED, LOPPED, FELLED AND REMOVED • WOODCHIPPING AND STUMPGRINDING QUALITY MULCH FOR SALE • QUALIFIED ARBORIST • PROMPT RELIABLE SERVICE • EXCELLENT RATES

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0418 721 643 C1075576-JL22-13

Bears Tree Removal

C943594-KK28-11 C1093634-JL39-13

Call 0402 943 770

Fast & efficient service Local supplier to valley & surrounding areas Equestrian, Garden Supplies & Nurseries Yarra Valley Sawdust 5966 5705 or 9729 7782

PATH RIDER, motorised scooter, 4 wheeler, EC, had little use, $1,800ono. Call 5967 2039.

Carnivorous Plant SALE

Flytraps, Pitcher Plants

9720 3619 C964309-KK37-11

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Appliance Industry Assoc. member. GOLF CLUBS, Suit beginner, 11 irons, 4 wood, 1 driver, Eagles and Birdies bag, rainwear, buggy, shoes and accessories. $250ono. Call 9736 2108.

Ph: 5968 4446 Mobile: 0407 529 902 PROFESSIONAL

HEALTH AND FITNESS

LOSE WEIGHT FAST Most clients lose 1-3kg per week! Lose weight with Clinical Hypnotherapy! Look great for Xmas!

13 Matthews Court LP

GARAGE SALES

WANTED

YARRA GLEN

WE BUY

1 Oliver Street

Damaged Unfinished Houses 0429 409 204

Or FT Gully Market Sat

PUMP, Fire fighting water pump, petrol, 550 litres per minute, brand new in box, $680. Ring Jim 5966 2938.

STOVE, Chef, 4 burner, upright cooker, white, gas, only 5yo, GC. $300ono. Phone 0425 876 995.

Saturday 4th January 9am - 2pm Rutary club - moving house sale, gardening equipment, shed tools.

XBOX, 360, 250GB, with 26" Toshiba TV, games, recharge kit, EC, little use. $350. 5962 2893.

0407 307 432 C1095872-JL41-13

GARAGE SALES

DOG GROOMING, dog training, home care for pets. 0413 428 692.

RELIGIOUS NOTICES

3cm x 3cm box advert in your local Mail Newspaper and a Garage Sale Sign Pack! The pack includes 4 x waterproof signs, a marker and tips to make your sale a success!

The Victorian Equal Opportunity Act 1995 makes it unlawful for an advertiser to show any intention to discriminate on the basis of sex, pregnancy, race, age, marital status, political or religious belief or physical features, disability, lawful sexual activity/sexual orientation, HIV/AIDS status or on the basis of being associated with a person with one of the above characteristics, unless covered by an exception under the Act. As Star News Group could be legally liable if an unlawful advertisement is printed, Star News Group will not accept advertisements that appear to break the law. For more information about discrimination in advertising, contact your legal advisers or the Equal Opportunity Commission.

BAY GELDING, 16yo, very quiet, pretty, going to waste as rider is injured, vet check welcome, comes with references, known locally, up to date with dental, worming, etc, easy to catch, shoe, float, has been used for adult riders, polite and educated. $2,000. 0425 728 546. Healesville.

WALKERS WANTED Walkers wanted to deliver newspapers and catalogues in Healesville, Coldstream, Yarra Glen. New venture so all invited to apply. Ideally suited for students, mums, pensioners or those just wanting exercise. Please leave name, address and phone number. Patanga Distributors 5964 2207 C800486-JL23-10

POSITIONS VACANT CASUAL COOK

Cog Bike Café, Warburton. We seek a casual cook to join our team on Sundays. Must be available to work public holidays. To join our great team please send your resume and cover letter to: cogbike@gmail.com or call Doug and Michelle: 5966 2213.

Need Cash? Sell something you no longer need...

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PUBLIC NOTICES

New rules apply to the advertising of dogs and cats for sale. It is now an offence to advertise the sale of a dog or cat unless the microchip identification number of the animal is included in the advertisement or notice. A registered domestic animal business may use its Council business registration number as an alternative.

For further information, call 136 186 or visit www.dpi.vic.gov.au/pets

ARE YOU HAVING A GARAGE SALE?

Phone 5945 0600

PETS & SERVICES ADVERTISERS PLEASE NOTE

$150 per metre Delivered

Place your advert now for only $38 and you will get:

Liliums, roses, hydrangeas etc, lots of little treasures in our antique and collectibles room. 369 Monbulk Road Silvan. Wednesday-Sunday 10am-5pm.

DISCRIMINATION IN ADVERTISING IS UNLAWFUL

POSITIONS VACANT

FOR SALE GARDEN /OUTDOOR HUGE PLANT CLEARANCE SALE!

TOTAL GYM, brand new. Cost $2,000 sell $1,500. 5966 5001 Millgrove.

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0427 272 425

REDGUM FIREWOOD

Re-conditioned, guaranteed, delivered, large range available. Eastern Homewares, 42 Canterbury Road, Heathmont

5967 3533 | 0409 184 802

www.openyourmind.net.au

DINING SETTING, all pine, table and 3 upholstered bench seats, with backs, storage space, EC. Cost $1,500, sell $300. 0431 267 041. Warburton.

FRIDGES & WASHERS

This is the last edition of the Mountain Views Mail and Upper Yarra Mail for 2013. The first edition for the New Year will be Tuesday, 14th January 2014. Mail Newspaper Group would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a happy and safe New Year. The Healesville office will be closed from 5pm Friday, 13th December 2013 and re-open on Monday, 6th January 2014. The Yarra Junction office will close from 4pm Friday, 13th December 2013 and re-open at 1pm Thursday, 16th January 2014. The classifieds department will be closed from 5pm Tuesday, 17th December 2013 and will re-open from 8.30am Monday, 6th January 2014.

Please leave a message if phone unattended, call will be returned.

Terrariums, Sundews

FIREWOOD

FRIDGE/FREEZER, side by side, Samsung, VCG, white, $500. 0418 522 404.

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CHAIN SAW, Stihl, 42AV, electronic 24'' bar, EC, $350. 5964 6223.

FISH TANK, Aqua Ready, 175L, black, including stand, fluval filter, all accessories and equipment. Launching Place. $900. 0408 672 318.

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SPRINKLER SYSTEM, new, fire fighting, includes new pump, pipe, sprinkler, hoses and all accessories. $1,000. 0402 321 837.

DISPLAY FRIDGE, four sliding doors across top, four refrigerated doors underneath, motor as new, EC. $1,200ono. 5962 5075 A/H.

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ph: 0402 801 168 C1104419-JL50-13

BULLBAR, genuine Toyota Prado, aluminium, current model, all fittings and instructions. $1,200. 5964 6576, 0447 503 128.

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MULCH, PINE & HARDWOOD SAWDUST & SHAVINGS, WOOD CHIPS ETC

In lieu of flowers, donations to Cancer Council would be appreciated. Envelopes will be provided at the Service.

BED, KS, slat base, pine/ steel ends, including mattress, GC. Launching Place. $400. 0408 672 318.

Call Roger 0418 533 740 Phone/Fax 5966 9518

Free quotes – fully insured

MOBILITY SCOOTER, Pride Celebrity Deluxe, mechanically VGC, some guard damage. $950. Phone 0438 582 029. Coldstream.

Fri 20 Dec 11am-7pm

CELEBRANTS

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A Private Cremation will follow.

Heritage and Heritage Funerals Ph: 5964 6500

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One Call Contracting

TILLYS TREE & STUMP REMOVAL

SIMNETT. The Funeral Service to Celebrate the Life of Geoffrey 'Simmo' Ernest Simnett will be held at the Healesville Sporting Complex - Senior Football Club Rooms, Don Road, Healesville (Mel Ref 278 H5) on THURSDAY (19th December, 2013) commencing at 11am.

BRUCE SHAND, JP. Celebrant. Weddings, namings, vow renewals. All areas. Ph: 9879 6726.

- Trees Removed - Stumps Mulched - Fully Insured - Free Quotes Call Neil 0417 338 908 or 9761 8374 www.bearstreeremoval.com.au

• Tree & Stump Removal • Dangerous Tree Specialists • Storm Damage Cleanup • Mulching • Property Clearing • Excavations/Earthworks • Demolition • Fully Insured • Servicing the Yarra Valley for 17 years

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Much loved husband of Carlene, loved son of Ernie (dec.) and Joan, brother of Denise, Cheryl and Sue, loved and cherished father and father-in-law of Theresa and Gavin, Stacey and Matthew, George and Sally, John and Donna. Loved and adored Grandpa and Pa to Mitchell, Corey, Phoebe, Hannah, Jai, Ella, Ethan, Kobe, Harrison, Kaylee and Harley. Gone Fishin' SIMNETT, Geoff. The Committee and Members of the Healesville Angling Club regret the sudden passing of our President and friend. Simmo, you were the heart and soul of our club and will be sadly missed by all. Our sincere condolences to Carlene and family.

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Pruning, Tree Removal Mulching Service Complete stump removal, Fully Insured, 20 years’ Experience.

FOR SALE

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TROY HANSEN Ph: 5966 5917 Mob: 0401 327 149

DEATHS

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TREE LOPPING/SURGERY

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LIVING WATERS Church meets Sundays 10am at Healesville High School Library, Camerons Road, Healesville (front entrance to school). Phone David and Lyn Passmore. 5962-3882 for further information.

TO SHARE BUNGALOW, self contained, $180pw including bills. 0487 914 320.

Fox control – Lake Eildon National Park, Big River State forest, Rubicon State forest, Cathedral Range State Park, Marysville State forest, Yarra Ranges National Park and Toolangi State forest The Department of Environment and Primary Industries and Parks Victoria are committed to protecting and enhancing the natural values of parks, reserves and state forests across the state. Examples of this conservation management are the control of introduced plant and animal species which can impact on these values. As part of an ongoing strategy, the Department of Environment and Primary Industries will be laying buried baits containing sodium luroacetate (1080 poison) on public land for the control of foxes. Baiting will commence Monday 13th January 2014 and will continue until Friday 19th December 2014. Baits will be laid at strategic sites and other known areas of fox habitat within the above mentioned forests and parks, and within the vicinity of townships Eildon, Rubicon, Taggerty, Buxton, Marysville, Narbethong, Healesville, Warburton and Toolangi. 1080 poison signs will be posted throughout the baited areas and members of the public who are living, visiting or working in the above named areas are advised to take particular care not to disturb or interfere with bait stations. Domestic dogs and cats are particularly susceptible to 1080 poison and should be under efective control, muzzled or kept away from the poisoned areas. Further details may be obtained by contacting Emily Borton at the Department of Environment and Primary Industries at Alexandra on (03) 5772 0200. www.depi.vic.gov.au Customer Service Centre 136 186 C1104857-JL51-13

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Wheel&Deal

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POSITIONS VACANT

AUTO SERVICES/REPAIR

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

CARS WANTED

Established in 2005, Darmac Ag is an Agricultural Machinery retailer that has seen rapid growth in recent years. As a Massey Ferguson and Iseki tractor dealer, our goal is to provide the best possible sales and service to farmers in the Silvan and surrounding Yarra Valley area.

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Applications are treated in the strictest conﬁdence and should be sent to: anzcareers@agcocorp.com

Commencing February 2014

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EARN EXTRA $$$ FROM HOME & IN YOUR LOCAL AREA!! Salmat, the leader in letterbox distribution throughout Australia, is looking for a reliable person to organize and deliver catalogues and leaflets into household letterboxes in WANDIN/SEVILLE (town areas only) on a contract by contract basis. Great flexibility! You will need: ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀

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Email: info@triscott.com.au Website: www.triscott.com.au PO Box 1246, Healesville 3777 Phone: 5962 2848 Fax: 5962 4796

WALKERS WANTED

WE DELIVER TO YOU AREAS AVAILABLE IN YOUR SUBURB REGULAR WORK WITH FLEXIBLE HOURS ALL AGES WELCOME (STUDENTS, ADULTS, RETIREES, FAMILIES, ETC)

NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED VEHICLE AN ADVANTAGE

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Letterbox delivery of community newspapers and advertising materials on a weekly basis.

BOATS & MARINE SAVAGE GULL PUNT, 3m, 5HP Suzuki outboard, all safety gear, 12 months reg. $1,450. 5966 5989.

CARAVANS & TRAILERS TYRES, 2, Doublestar, A/T Challenger, 235/75 /15, as new, CSA alloy mags, perfect condition. $400. 9737 9432.

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CARAVANS & TRAILERS

TRAILER, 6x4 with 2ft cage, checker plate floor, new paint, spare and jockey wheels. $600. Ph: 9739 1253. Coldstream.

FARM VEHICLES /MACHINERY TRACTOR, Ferguson, FE35, petrol, including 6' mower, VGC, thousands recently spent, a very good tractor. $4,990. 0419 575 039.

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JENNY on 0448 882 463

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CERTIFICATE III IN EDUCATION SUPPORT

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ALUMINIUM BOAT, 3.6m, open cab, 9.5Hp Johnson motor, comes with trailer, extras, reg. $2,200ono. 5962 5813. BLUEFIN TREKKER, 3m, V hull aluminum boat, reg MY-527,Dunbier gal trailer reg U0-8055.Both complete with all accessories never used. $3,000. 0437 896 510

BOAT, 17ft, on tilt trailer, easy handle, plus 7.5 aux motor, hardly used, GC. $1,700. 9758 5565.

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Boronia, Frankston, Dandenong, Cranbourne, Hampton Park & Box Hill.

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A vacancy currently exists for a Sales Manager to join our dealership team in Silvan. Reporting to the Dealer Principal, this is a new role that is key to our growth strategy.

Cars, Utes, 4WD’s and Vans wanted Any Condition $$$ PAID FREE PICK UP

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SALES MANAGER

Always wanted to work in: ➤ Aged Care Govt. ➤ Disability funded ➤ Home & Community Care?

CARAVAN, Millard, 5m, 1992, dbl island bed, roll out awning, electric brakes, front boot, EC, T99-286. $15,000ono. Ph: 5962 4261. JAYCO, Penguin, 2006, outback, many extras for off road, camp outback in comfort, VGC, $16,000. 9735 1308. JAYCO, Pop Top, 1982, new tyres, great tidy van, B76-598, reg 06/14. $5000ono. 9730 1369, 0418 506 272.

ON SITE CARAVAN, and annexe, Yarra Junction. Permanent site, ensuite, toilet, shower, furnished, close to the beautiful Yarra River. $17,000ono. Call 0418 411 096.

FORD CAPRI, 1989, convertable, auto, project job now complete. Front seats recovered, 2 new tyres, soft top in GC, new window screen, reg 07/14, recent RWC, ZVN-260. $3,500. 9730 1369 / 0418 506 272.

HYUNDAI, Coupe, 2001, 5 speed manual, one lady owner, service records, all electrics, very economical, reliable sporty car, EC, RWC REN-810. $4,950. 5967 3350. MERCEDES BENZ, 1989, 260E, auto sedan, sun roof, new tyres, mechanically A1, ETH-531. Genuine bargain. $2,990 drive away. 0431 267 041. MITSUBISHI, Colt, 2004, hatch, silver, 106,000kms, full service history, 2 owners, auto, AC, reliable, economical, EC, with RWC, reg until March 2014, TGP-363. $7,600. Gladysdale. 0410 589 525. TOYOTA, Celica, 1999, reg 02/14, red, 154,496 kms, on gas, PME-938. $14,000ono. Ring Jim: 5966-2938.

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MOTOR VEHICLES NISSAN, Maxima, 1998, silver, 5 year warranty, RWC, EC, reg. to 11/13, auto, leather interior, sunroof, AC, alloys, dual airbags, comfort, style and power, OXG-615. $4,495. 5966 7470. SUBARU LIBERTY, AWD, 1991, 383,930kms, ZLN-211, reg 11/13, electric sunroof, aircon. $3,100 with RWC. Call 5964 7648.

MOTORCYCLES HONDA, CRF100F, motor cycle, medium Oneal black armour, x2 guernseys/shin guards, all in GC. Launching Place. $2,700. 0408 672 318. HONDA, CBR1000RR, Free, 2008, wonderful bike, runs perfectly, giving away for free due to late sons' death. If interested email: chrisrollins862 @gmail.com SUZUKI, GSXR 750 K2, yellow/black, EC, well looked after, low 13,000kms, new rear tyre, no reg or RWC, engine number R737138005. $6,300. 5964 7867, 0456 614 717. SUZUKI, Hayabusa, 2008, 35,000kms, twin yoshis, power commander, K&N filter, 198HP, treated with TLC, goes like new, HT-676. $11,000. 0414 584 261.

UTES & 4WDS

TOYOTA, Hilux, tray, 1999, 2.7ltr, petrol, RWC, EC, TQG-849. $6,900. 0417 504 319.

WANTED TO BUY SKYLINE, Datsun, 1973 to 1985, 240K, C210, MR30, 280ZX, any condition. 0422 076 298.

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New champs check in Flag win HEALESVILLE Tuesday Night Tennis winter/spring grand final resulted in Healesville Blue defeat Healesville Black. Ross Honeycombe, Jennie Quittner, Irene Leonard and Alan Honeycombe, above, pulled off a convincing win, 4 sets (28 games) to 2 sets (25 games) to claim the flag. The next night season with Healesville Tennis Club starts on the first Tuesday in February. Contact Janet Flamsteed on 5962 5331 for details.

TWO Hoddles Creek Primary School girls have become state champions after taking part in an orienteering event in Healesville. Monique, Alyssa, Billie and Hannah were among 12 students from Hoddles Creek Primary School who took part in the Orienteering Victoria State Championships on Friday 15 November. Hoddles Creek’s Monique and Alyssa won the Grade Six Pairs section, taking home the championship for their group.

Alyssa said that she and Monique worked well as a team and took 34 minutes and 14 seconds to find all of the checkpoints in the challenge. Billie and Hannah were runners-up in their sections in the championship event. Hoddles Creek Primary School principal John McKelvie said that the win was a great effort for the small Yarra Valley school. For more information on orienteering events, visit www. vicorienteering.asn.au.

Hannah, Billie, Alyssa and Monique with their awards from the Orienteering State Championships.

This week’s crossword proudly sponsored by

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1AG1RN AS NEW ONLY TRAVELLED 700KM! Black leather reverse camera with rear park sensors 17”Alloys auto sensor headlamps & wipers keyless entry climate heating/cooling & loads more!

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 12 months rego  Dealer delivery  Stamp duty

FORD

FOCUS TREND

† DRIVEAWAY INCLUDES

3.2L฀turbo฀diesel฀•฀6฀speed฀manual •฀3.5฀tonne฀towing฀capacity^ •฀800mm฀water฀wading฀฀•฀Locking •฀Rear฀Differential฀•฀Bluetooth®# •฀iPod~฀integration

2.0L฀petrol฀engine฀•฀5฀speed฀manual •฀Ford฀SYNC™฀connectivity฀system •฀Bluetooth®# •฀iPod~฀integration •฀Rear฀parking฀sensors

FORD

TERRITORY TX RWD $

FALCON XR6 MKII

† DRIVEAWAY $ INCLUDES 5 year 200,000ks Factory Warranty

INCLUDES 38,888† DRIVEAWAY

29,888

 12 months rego  Dealer delivery  Stamp duty

 2 months rego  Dealer delivery  Stamp duty

P.A. COMPARISON RATE*

2.9% FINANCE

ACROSS THE FORD KUGA RANGE 1.6L฀EcoBoost฀petrol฀•฀6฀speed฀manual฀ Ford฀SYNC™฀•฀Front-Wheel-Drive Bluetooth®#

2.7L฀diesel฀engine฀•฀6฀speed฀auto •฀Bluetooth®#฀•฀iPod~฀and฀USB฀ integration฀•฀Reverse฀sensing฀system 17”฀alloy฀wheels

4.0L฀petrol฀engine฀•฀6฀speed฀manual฀ •฀Bluetooth®#฀•฀USB฀and฀iPod฀ integration~฀•฀Reverse฀camera

†Limited offers available at Yarra Ranges Ford. Private and Blue, Silver and Gold Business fleet customers only. Yarra Ranges Ford and Ford Australia reserve the right to change or extend these offers. * Comparison Rate for finance of $30,000 on secured Consumer Loan for 60 months. WARNING: This comparison rate is true only for the examples given and may not include all fees and charges. Different terms, fees or other loan amounts might result in a different comparison rate. Only for qualifying new and demonstrator Ford Kuga vehicles, with a minimum deposit of 10%, delivered by 31/12/2013 unless withdrawn earlier or extended at the discretion of the financier. Finance provided by Macquarie Leasing Pty Limited ABN 38 002 674 982 (Australian Credit Licence No. 394925) trading as myFord FINANCE to approved Private, Blue, Silver and Gold Business Fleet customers, subject to its credit assessment criteria. Fees and charges are payable. Full conditions available on application. #Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc., and is used under licence. Some phones not compatible. ~iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc. Please refer to ford.com.au for iPod compatibility. ^Braked towing capacity when fitted with an optional towpack and towball. Subject to State and Territory towing regulations. Achieved when maintaining a steady speed of not more than 7km per hour. §myFord Capped Price Servicing available at participating Authorised Ford Dealers for Ford vehicles built from 2007 and up to 7 years or 105,000km, whichever comes first. See www.ford.com.au/ myfordcps for full terms. ◊Free standard roadside assistance is provided with each myFord Capped Price Service for 12 months or until your next eligible myFord Capped Price Service (whichever occurs first). See www.ford.com.au/myfordcps for full terms. DNA2577

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‘06 Hyundai Getz Manual

UBX344

$7,990 Driveaway

‘07 Toyota Hilux Workmate Manual

UVY996

$13,990 Driveaway

‘09 Mazda Neo Manual

WZG948

$9,990 Driveaway

‘98 Toyota Landcruiser GXL 4x4 Automatic

PLH967

$14,990 Driveaway

‘11 Mitsubishi Micra ST-L Manual

YPL276

$10,990 Driveaway

‘03 Nissan Patrol ST 4x4 Automatic

SDY875

$18,990 Driveaway

‘08 Toyota Camry Altise Automatic

WUC196

$13,990 Driveaway

‘05 Toyota Hilux SR5 Automatic

TXM146

$19,990 Driveaway

‘07 Holden Commodore Omega VE Manual

UUI368

$15,990 Driveaway

‘05 Nissan Pathﬁnder ST-L 4x4 Manual

TQF280

$20,990 Driveaway

‘09 Toyota Corolla Levin ZR Automatic

XHY143

$16,990 Driveaway

‘06 Toyota Hilux SR 4x4 Manual

UNW223

$23,990 Driveaway

‘11 Toyota Corolla Levin SX Manual

ZYM994

$18,990 Driveaway

‘08 Mitsubishi Triton GLX-R Automatic

ZTN320

$26,990 Driveaway

‘10 Toyota Aurion SE Touring Automatic

XQD565

$19,990 Driveaway

‘08 Toyota Landcruiser Prado GX Manual

WJT708

$29,990 Driveaway

‘10 Toyota Aurion Sportivo ZR6 Automatic

XVD250

$22,990 Driveaway

‘09 Toyota Hilux SR5 4x4 Manual

XKA996

$31,990 Driveaway

‘10 Toyota Aurion Touring SE Automatic

1AK2VT

$22,990 Driveaway

‘04 Toyota Landcruiser Kakadu 4x4 Automatic

TFF581

$36,990 Driveaway

‘12 Mazda 3 SP25 Automatic

YXP972

$23,990 Driveaway

‘12 Toyota Hilux SR5 4x4 Manual

ZMJ992

$42,990 Driveaway

‘11 Toyota Camry Atara SX Automatic

ZIK622

$25,990 Driveaway

‘11 Toyota Hilux SR5 4x4 Automatic

ZXK994

$44,990 Driveaway

‘13 Toyota Camry Atara R SE Automatic

ZVY986

$32,990 Driveaway

‘09 Toyota Landcruiser GXL C/Chas Manual

XDT139

$47,990 Driveaway

‘09 Toyota Landcruiser GXL C/Chass Manual

XBI967

$51,990 Driveaway

‘10 Toyota Landcruiser GXL 4x4 Manual

1AK2VW

$55,990 Driveaway

‘08 Toyota Landcruiser Sahara 4x4 Automatic

WFI136

$72,990 Driveaway

‘10 Toyota Landcruiser VX 4x4 Automatic

1AK2VR

$79,990 Driveaway

‘06 Subaru Outback Premium Wagon Manual

UKB948

$14,990 Driveaway

‘08 Subaru Forester XS Premium Auto

WJD347

$21,490 Driveaway

1AH3XH

$29,990 Driveaway

‘09 Toyota Kluger KX-S Automatic

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[A] Driveaway pricing is applicable for Private, Bronze and Silver leet customers, and primary producers on selected models purchased and delivered on or before 31 December 2013 at participating Toyota Dealers. Hilux models up to July 2013 production only. While stocks last. Toyota reserves the right to extend any ofer. Excludes demos. Of er not available in conjunction with other registered l eet discounts or ofers. Recommended driveaway price shown includes 12 months registration, 12 months compulsory third party insurance (CTP), a maximum dealer delivery charge and stamp duty. Metallic paint included for Kluger and Camry only. ^Maximum payable for standard scheduled servicing (normal operating conditions) for a nominated number of months/kilometres (whichever occurs irst) up to a nominated maximum number of services. Excludes Government & Rental vehicles. Contact your Toyota Dealer or go to toyota.com.au/advantage for other exclusions, eligibility and full details. Valid X5304 TOY10351/M/FP

1112596-KC50-13

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