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ISSUE OF THE YEAR back then, and we are fighting to save it now.” Many members of the community became involved in he fight, including 16-year-old Faith Everard and 10-year-old Sofia Mikulcic, who made a public submission for councillors to consider the pool’s future at a Yarra Ranges Council meeting.
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“We’re fighting really hard to open it because it means so much to us. “I’m hoping I can help them (the council) to understand why we want the pool open and that there are so many people behind this.” The issue came to a head
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years ago as a fire-fighting resource. When asked what the pool meant to them, some locals broke down in tears, while others slammed the council for its lack of consultation and communication on the issue. Leader of the push to save the pool, John Faull, said the pool was important to locals and Olinda as a whole. “It is an important part of our community. “The community built it
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1. Friends Holly and Alyssa took a walk through the tulips at Tesselaar’s Tulip Festival in October. 126058 Picture: ROB CAREW 2. Leonie Scott, Annette Campbell, John Coleman, Wendy Finlay and Erica Curec put on their fanciest pants to spread some cheer at Emerald’s Fernlea House in April. Picture: ROB CAREW 3. Firefighters stand in front of a fire, believed to be caused by a wood heater in Menzies Creek in August. 132874 Picture: ANEEKA SIMONIS 4. Charlotte and Zakiah celebrated Chinese culture at Montrose Primary School in June in an event that featured performances and a parade. 121400 Picture: ROB CAREW
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5. Tjitjin (centre) with friends, from left, Kane, 8, Luke, 9, Jack, 9, and Kieran, 9. Tjitjin, who lives with an inoperable brain tumour, was helping to raise money to see a tumour specialist in Jakarta by holding a trivia night at his school in September. Picture: ROB CAREW 6. Yarra Ranges Councillor Samantha Dunn joined Family Day Care workers and their supporters to celebrate the council’s decision to keep the service going. 122981 Picture: JESSE GRAHAM
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Watching him play- books and online hard, reing with other kids, you searching other treatments wouldn’t guess that he has - even getting in touch interstate and overseas. been given only months to The Upwey and greater live. 3000 people marched in Hills community have got Franchisee James Currie of- after Joshua is fighting an – they admitted then By JESSE GRAHAM ficially opened the store, and the street aggressive form of brain behind the family ever Mcday was the end of a that they were under pressure,” cancer, coupled with a rare since, and held a fund-THE controversial Tecoma to said the raising day on Sunday. Donald’s opened its doors “long road”, though he said he he said. genetic disorder, making the it Mr Muratore said that the His mum Penne says the public yesterday, with pro- had not felt pressure from almost impossible for docthat the community sup- testers vowing to stay at the site protest group in the years since campaign against the restautors to treat him. the proposal was raised. port has been invaluable. until the restaurant is gone. which included a petition rant, He was first diagnosed “There’s really been no pres- with over 100,000 signatures See more photos and Scores of protesters and supwith a brain tumour he said. in full story on page and an international trip to Mcporters of the restaurant had sure,” 9. “Protesters have the right to Donald’s headquarters, had all gathered in front of the store and I respect that at around 6am for the opening, an opinion, They’ve committed put pressure on Mr Currie. which came at 11am on Mon- absolutely. He said the No McDonald’s to doing it (protesting the store) day 7 April. and, protestors lived locally, and lawfully, and peacefully The first people through the as long as they continue to do within walking distance of the door were Cheyenne Holtham that, then I don’t have an issue store, which would make their and Jake Pancutt, who both or- with it.” daily campaign easily run. dered Quarter Pounder burgers The new restaurant features No McDonald’s in the Danwith extra meat and cheese. denong Ranges spokesperson aspects from the local environWithin minutes, the store Garry Muratore took aim at Mr ment, including a large phowas thriving with eager patrons, Currie’s statements and said tograph of the Puffing Billy and lines to get into the store there had been “enormous” Bridge adorning one wall, and stretched along the footpath. pressure on the restaurant. a photograph of local trees on “The fact that we forced Meanwhile, placards, songs another. and displays against the restau- them to mediation last April, “The community built it He said that rant – including one across a back then, and we are fighting old, and that he the pool was been completed and provided horse float – filled the sides of wasn’t sure it to save it now.” to residents, despite starting had much of a future. the Burwood Highway, with around Long time councillor study in November. Len “The community is up 50 protesters assembling. Cox said he thought it I’m not brave – it’s just was a arms, but it doesn’t get a lot in “I believe that there will STAFF member at the new but About 20 police officers Boyd, of reasonable decision to be 18-year-old a job,” he said. Mr close use - it’s restaurant, the pool following the obvious pool in thethe most poorly used discussions on the pool at the from around the Yarra Ranges Upwey resident, said he shire,” he said. Callan Boyd, said he was an next council meeting,” Mr helped to control the crowds, cracks at the bottom of the the protest would Faull “We’ll have to see what pool, excited to work at Tecoma believed said. and Detective Inspector Matthe but said it had taken too off eventually”. long to report says, there’s been many McDonald’s, and had been “die thew Anderson said police were get back to the problem. “So we’re going to get conflicting reports of the McDonald’s will Tecoma those of by side either to“brave” hailed as not biased towards to fix it - we’ll have to wait cost gether and discuss our next plan “We as councillors and be open from 6am-11pm he told. the see.” and of action.” the debate. y, and public are still waiting,” Cr Cox “Everyone said ‘well from Sunday-Thursda “We don’t want to see any said. 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STUDENTS returning to Mount Gate Primary School on Saturda ain the 50th birthda y celebrations y for very different school to even found a 10 years ago. The latest $3 ficially opened million upgrade, ofby Education Ministe Martin Dixon r last lourful open learninweek, included cog spaces, a modern and functional administration buildin new sports play area and extensi g, landscaping. ve While there may have been puddles in the early days of the lots of one thing past school, student dreamt they would s wouldn’t have see is bubblin ‘creek’, with g bridges creatin g a link between the new and classrooms. administration block Mr Dixon and tree Gully, Nick Liberal MP for Fernon a tour of the Wakeling, were taken new cipal Leigh Baker, buildings by prinaccomp anied by representatives of the school and contractors council involved in the project. There was a minister, steppin lighter moment as the g up to unveil a to mark the openin plaque Education Minist er Martin Dixon g, was challen Project manag from the floor with representati after expressing ged teachers they had out the ‘creek er Michael Williams check ves of the schoo concern about s l and contract visiting a school mock that complemented a beautiful school deserv Wainwright and’ with school captains Sarah teams. a “gator” as its that has the e it,” Mr Dixon great teaching Mitchell Davies mascot. school. said. at Mr Wakeling said “When I saw Pictures: KATH . 128700 “It’s important the water the opening was lous“The new learning areas are GANNAWAY a great day not through I was fabuand the new admini a bit nervous; running nities have update that school commuonly for the student Architect Michae I thought ‘that must be l s, ing has given the school stration build- also ings and the wholed and modern build- but for the whole school commu very pleased that Williams was a new ‘fact’ to live’,” he said where the alligators nificen the community,” nity. school looks maghis He ‘creek’ said to the amusem the school was creating such good he said. t,” he said. was ent of everyone... except very different from when School captain He complimented the first time in vibes, saying it was he first visited wasn’t having five-year-old Zac who his 12 years and Sarah Wainws Mitchell Davies any of it. builders on creatin the architects and ago which, he said, was ing on Education 30 years of workright, who “It’s not real! Department project Mountain Gate. g a unique school at lot of hard work from the result of a unveil the plaque, listed their helped that he s had been able school councils aspects of the ligators here,” We don’t have real alfavourite over that time. to incorporate he intercepted. “I have 1527 a water feature redevelopment as the water feature. schools that I’m “Well, why did and the vibrant charge of Paying in he make that , happy Photographs of take?” he added mis- I’ve never and this is very different. persiste tribute to a passionate and colours in the new classro Tuesday’s events nt lobbyist for oms. seen a school with were ing stage whispein an even more amus- water include “I the school, think the best d in a time capsule a running Wakeling said, feature before, thing is the water gether put to“This would not Mr feature ... it looks by his buddy to r when he was nudged ” he said. for the 50th birthda happened if not let it go. have said. “While it would fabulous,” Mitche y which will for the work of ll be opened when the have been hard cipal Back to the workin prinschool turns 100 Baker.” hand, Mr Dixon serious business at going g here while the building Sarah . Mount said ain the was told the student Gate open design of Mr Baker said s and looks up, now it’s all finished, the one of five primar Primary School is the students and rooms, and use of several great and you it y schools in the differe lours made it a really, really do teachers were ‘absolutely area friendly place. nt co- that have shared in ecstatic’ about the modern over $23m since “You wouldn isation. 2011 - $8m a building, but ’t think to put green in for Ferntre for Eastern Ranges, $4.5m it’s great,” she e Gully said. for Fairhills and North and $4m each Wattle View.
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“If we get rid of the ice would see a major reduction problem, we in crime.” Supt Arthur said the crimes were happening same sorts of “Our motto is ‘if you see with heroin users something, when he was a young policeman in the say something’.” 1980s and ’90s. The expensive nature of ice and the increase in crime has a direct But the nature of that drug link, accordmeant that users were often dopey and drowsy when ing to Supt Arthur. they got their hit. “It’s now costing users between $700 and “Now ice has a totally different $1000 a gram,” he said. effect,” he said. “This is why we have addicts breaking into cars and shops - they “Sometimes they are awake are days and have a heightened for five thing they can get their hands selling anyon.” sense of awareness and are alert He said because of committing more crimes and often are addict would, in effect, the expense, one while they are cause a mini crime affected by the drug. wave on their own and mentioned a recent spate of thefts from cars “They are not only extremely in Upwey and sive but they have no recollection aggres- Boronia that could be linked to drug use. of what they have done or are doing.” “Burglaries in cafes, car washes petrol stations and He said the ice epidemic was a driver leave money other small shops that might for much of the volume of in tills overnight is up by CAREW crime in the to 20 per Picture: ROBdivision, 15 cent,” he said. which included thefts from cars, theft of cars and other burglaries. “It’s about anywhere they can get their hands cats, across the “Right and their division, there has these on money and the general link to ed punishment on them is ice.” even been- an favour 8 but the majority were in he said. itper cent rise in volume crime,” Local police also discovered putting and if they saw problems with arrested a syndicate last year “The Yarra Ranges is in which ice up the same was bought into practice. amount, with stolen computers and there is a reason for night curand that. Stacey May supported a “I’m iPads. not saying it’s ice for all, was ridiculous but we few, but said 24 hours believe there “We had over 100 school a huge in- is a direct link.” burglaries last year where they were and cruel. She predicted Supt Arthur stealing laptops dumped at said the ice crease in the number of cats Yarra Ranges was no worseproblem in the and computers,” Supt Arthur said. than other aranimal shelters. Continued page 3 cats Information on how to confine ic.gov.au/ is available at www.depi.v are available pets/cats , and brochures Links. at Council’s Community
meetline survey, community stakeholder ings and a phone survey run, officially October. TWO children are set to make an appeal closed on Friday 24 Yarra Ranges Council Mayor Fiona to save Olinda Pool tonight (Tuesday), coun- McAllister said that the results of the just two days before the start of the preconsultation would be compiled and cil’s swimming season. action in further for Mikulcic Sofia councillors to and (16) sented Faith Everard as the next few weeks. (10) will make a public submission at “The process at the moment has been councillors consider the pool’s future as getting feedback from as many people the Yarra Ranges Council meeting. as diverse a The pair aim to talk about the signifi- possible and meeting with she said. possible,” teenagas and kids groups of local to range cance of the pool and “What’s happening is we’re suders, as a spot to catch up, hang out is apdenly in a position where summer relax during the summer months. understandable “We’d like to let the councillors know proaching, and there is an to level of interest in knowing the future of just how much the Olinda Pool means and the pool, because, if it’s going to be rethis mountain, and to this community, could opened, it would be ideal to have it open that we would appreciate it if they restore it so we could swim in it again,” for summer.” Cr McAllister urged for community Faith said. the matter The pool was declared closed until members to keep discussing posted an when 2013 respectfully after the council further notice in November describing some extensive cracks and damage to the pool’s update on 13 October, officers on soresidents attacking council shell were identified by the council. The community reacted passionately cial media. the “I know that it’s frustrating for comagainst the closure and lambasted processthese long how action. swift groups, munity council for not taking empathise with that,” Cr An engineer’s report was not presented es take - I can said, referencing discussions to the council for more than four months. McAllister the future of Healesville’s Indoor Pool The Save the Olinda Pool group on pool earlier this year. formed with the goal of getting the ingreatly has urgency of “The sense open for the 2014-2015 summer season. it creased and this is an emotional issue “We’re fighting really hard to open Faith pools always are - and it’s fine for people because it means so much to us,” to be strong and to have strong opinions said. it and to be very emotional, but when “I’m hoping I can help them to under- starts to become about individuals rather that stand why we want the pool open and than the issue, it’s not ideal.” there are so many people behind this.” adto Members of the public are able Residents campaigning for the pool’s dress the council for up to five minutes, as reinstatement have posted on social media part of the council’s submissions from the posto try to get as many supporters as public item in each meeting. sible to the meeting. at Tonight’s council meeting will begin “It would be nice if the community 7pm at the Yarra Ranges Council Chamshow could show support and be proud to at 15 Anderson Street, Lilydale. bers camthis to their faces and put their name Outdoor pools in the Yarra Ranges paign,” Faith said. with open from November to March, The council’s community consultation hours varying between facilities. onan included which Pool, on the Olinda
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1914, a German steamer, FORMER Montros e resident Pfalz, attempted to escape the Major Charles Morris being ordered captured and tried to flee through the first shot of World War I to be Port Phillip Heads. fired from Point Nepean At noon, the then man steamer attempte as a GerLieutenant from Australian waters.d to escape Morris received orders to stop the ship from going any Today (Tuesday), further. But it kept moving years from the day exactly 100 forward. the order was given, the Montros No e community reached official word had been will honour this moment as to whether any as it un- ration declaveils a plaque in his of war had been made, honour. so Lt Morris asked The plaque was for further authe Rotary Club of organised by thority to stop the ship. connection with the Montrose in Once permission Centenar was y granted of Anzac. by the Minister of Defence at the time, Lt Morris ordered Rotarian Carol Lawton a shot to said that an application for the fund- be fired across the bow of the ship ing towards the project as a warning. was finally approved and Soon was event on the centenar an official dered. after, the Pfalz surreny commemoration. That shot is now claimed to “It is important for be the ognise Major Charles us to rec- forces first shot fired by British Morris as in World War I. he lived in Montros e from 1928,” It was also the only Ms Lawton said. shot fired within Australian borders during “And he stayed here until he the war. passed away in 1935.” He was later promote Major Morris was d to Maborn in jor and served England in 1856 and moved to ing officer on as the commandVictoria in 1885. the 54th Siege Battery AIF on the Western Front He enlisted to permanent artillery serve with during the war. He was severely Queensland, New batteries in wounded and Victoria and South Wales action in 1917 and sent home. in was promoted to lieutenant and In 1928, he and appointed his family and comman Leader Daniel Andrews der at Fort Nepean. fire moved to Browns Road, Evelyn candidate Peter Harris, Opposition MonPicture: JESSE GRAHAM trose, and stayed On the morning of with Labor frontbencher Steve Herbert, there until his 5 August passing Swinburne campaigner Amie Watson announcement last week. 117919 in 1935. Monbulk MP James Merlino at the ment that, in his 12 years in Parlia“It is important that it is given the sigcess, remain in place until at least the opportunity to run its course without ment, no issue had been of greater helped her to continue her education. next State Election on 29 November any type of interference - it’s a shame nificance to the outer eastern area than “I think having an educational facil- 2014,” he said. campus. of the Lilydale the opposition hasn’t respected the the closure ity in the Yarra Valley would be masremains committed to officially ceased as an “Swinburne campus eduThe and process.” employment of sive, in terms mid-2013 after it the continuation of this process. Ms Fyffe said that, as a result of the education provider in cation,” Ms Watson said. “Comments made by the Victorian ALP announcement, there was a risk was announced in late 2012 that Swin“I think TAFE is a good start ... in opposition do not affect the process that property speculators could take burne would be closing the site. (but) hopefully a university provider train.” up the site, knowing that Labor would In July last year, Higher Education will come in.” Evelyn MP Christine Fyffe said the have to buy it back as an election com- and Skills Minister Peter Hall said the Swinburne has called for expresannouncement was a media stunt that mitment. Coalition was committed to have vocasions of interest (EOI) for the potensaid and substance”, shut “no will this contained “I am concerned that tional and higher education delivered tial sale of the property with a 10 April that no higher education provider had out educational providers along the deadline. at the former Swinburne campus. committed to coming to the former way,” she said. Swinburne’s Director of Commu- campus. Ms Fyffe echoed this statement and AFTER fire ravaged his school’s reptile Mr Hyland said that, after the exnications Tom Hyland said the sale aim of the current EOI for its return. “I room, Year 7 student “Swinburne has a clear and trans- pressions of interest were gathered, said that the like educaidentify Brydon Griffiths process for the site would be attracting A photo raise some money.” running and I like reptiles,” Brydon of the expression of interest process Swinburne would assess and evaluate process would be to The teen will run said. “So I thought decided he needed to raise money of the site, firing party. interest from a range of parties, includ- parent 200 kilometres over Picture: CONTRI I is designed to identify educa- the submissions before taking the next tional groups to take up use BUTED the next 17 weeks.could combine the two togethe ing groups wishing to deliver educa- which about serious are r and though she said she would not specuFor the full story, tional providers that step with the site sale. tion at the campus. see page 3. late on the result of the process. being located at the Lilydale campus,” announcethe at including said settings, Merlino Photo: ROB CAREW policy Mr “Current she said. approvals with respect to the EOI pro-
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2014 – THE YEAR THAT WAS…
THE ISSUES
Issues that made the year drug-related crime, such as theft, assault and family violence, as a result of increased usage. Dr Matthew Frei told The Mail in September that there was an expectation from the community that something needed to be done to stop the growing ‘ice epidemic.’ “Many people are affected by the ice problem, whether it be knowing someone who is struggling with addiction or affected by crime linked to drug abuse. “People don’t start using meth because they want their teeth to fall out, or thinking they have bugs in their brains. It’s for that sense of euphoria – so finding the reasons these people start using these things will help get to the root of the problem.” The war against ice will continue into 2015.
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Olinda Pool AFTER a long battle, Olinda was celebrating last November after halting the closure of its local pool. The Olinda pool was saved on Tuesday, 11 November when the Yarra Ranges Council voted six to two to allocate a budget of $770,000 to repair the pool and upgrade facilities. This followed a long fight that saw the Olinda community rally to stop the closure of the ageing pool. Save the Olinda Pool committee member Narelle Everand said it was great to see the people of Olinda take such a passionate stand. “To be able to get so many people together, it’s a sign that we have a strong message.” Councillor Jason Callanan said af-
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ter the meeting that the council could not overlook the overwhelming support from the community to re-open the pool. He called for a budget made up of 60 per cent council funding and the balance from external sources - including any state or federal government support. Olinda resident John Abrahamsen told The Mail that the decision was a win for common sense and for the hills communities. “It’s wonderful that they are going to keep a community resource going; that’s what it’s all about ... community.” The council will investigate possible community partnership in managing and operating the pool and review the consultation process. Ice fight THE fight against the drug ice has been a major issue for not just the outer eastern suburbs, but for the whole state of Victoria. The drug – which can turn normal
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law-abiding citizens into violent and desperate criminals – has been the focus of a war waged by police, politicians and the community. The increase
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in the use of ice has led to campaigns to warn the public of the dangers of the drug, which is highly addictive. Police have reported high levels of
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Bushfires THE CFA continues to ensure that the area is as fire-ready as possible especially during bushfire season. The past year saw many steps taken to better prepare the Yarra Ranges, Cardinia and Knox shires for the threat of bushfire. In November, emergency services personnel, including police and volunteer firefighters, joined Parks Victoria staff to alert walkers at the 1000 Steps of the potential threat. CFA Operations Manager for District 13 Dave Rankin said the 1000 Steps, in Ferntree Gully, was one of the highest fire danger areas in the region. The popular walking track is closed on days of high fire danger. “We’re here today making sure that they know about the dangers of visiting on days when fire bans are in place. “It obviously has an impact on our volunteers – for every one person who could be potentially trapped in this park if there was a fire, seven of our volunteers would need to put their own life at risk.” Several CFA fundraisers were also held throughout the year including a family fun day at the Middle Hotel in Ferntree Gully. Upper Ferntree Gully CFA captain Peter Smith said that fund-raising was vital in maintaining the local brigades. “Both brigades need some new equipment; we’re always updating our equipment like hoses and things like that. “It doesn’t sound like much but it would make a big difference for the brigade.” With this bushfire season tipped to be one of the worst in years, the Ferntree Gully and Upper Ferntree Gully CFA brigades will be on high alert to protect the community in case of emergency.
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PROPERTY owners are being warned to clear vegetation from private powerlines to reduce the chance of summer storms causing power outages. Electricity company AusNet Services is advising residents to maintain powerlines on their properties, including wires, poles and other electrical equipment. AusNet Services’ Regional Customer and Community Manager Leesa Penaluna said that electricity providers managed vegetation in public spaces, but residents needed
STUDENTS from Upwey High School have shared the gift of giving. Elves from years eight to 10 made 80 hampers that were given to Dandenong Ranges Emergency Relief Services for those who cannot afford extras at Christmas time. The hampers were full of goodies such as gingerbread, shortbread, mince pies and fruit cakes. Food technology teacher Rachel Pickersgill said DRERS was thrilled to receive the hampers. “It was good to see the students, give them the hampers and to see them go to people who can’t afford things that we take for granted,” Ms Pickersgill said. “The students worked tirelessly and were very committed to doing something that would help others, “They were just as thrilled because they could actually see where their items are going.” Students gave the hampers to
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winds and heavy rains, so now is the time to clear trees and branches that come too close to powerlines. Vegetation that is too close to electrical equipment increases the risk of electrocution and fire. Ms Penaluna warns property owners against climbing power poles, or pruning too close to powerlines to avoid injury. Instead suitably trained contractors should be contacted to carry out risky clearing work. AusNet Services has a number of suggestions to manage summer storms and power outages. Residents should have emergen-
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Students and teachers from Upwey High School with their Christmas hampers. 132434 DRERS as part of Upwey High School’s community based learning program.
Ms Pickersgill said the students are keen to repeat the program this year.
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A NEW book featuring photos of the Dandenong Ranges without trees has been released by the Sherbrooke Foothills Historical Society. The book Reflections on the Past: The Changing Landscape of the Dandenongs 1890s-1920s by John Waterhouse features over 200 photos of the Dandenongs from the 1890s to the 1920s. During the 1890s the government released land for settlement in the Dandenong Ranges that saw the widespread felling of trees for farming. The book covers all the villages from Ferntree Gully to Olinda,
with 10-15 photos of each town. President of the Sherbrooke Foothills Historical Society Phil Garland says he hopes the book will get people interested in the history of the area. “It is not generally known that all the trees in the Dandenongs were felled. People think that trees are 100 years old, but the majority of trees are only 100 years old.” Mr Garland says the book also showed the difficulties faced by people living in the Dandenongs in those times. “It was a hard, hard, hard life back then. Would you like to live in a bark hut on the side of a hill?”
Author John Waterhouse. “People think it was a romantic life, but it wasn’t romantic living in the Dandenongs in the 1890s.” The Sherbrooke Foothills Historical Society has previously published three other books on local history.
cy contact details easily available and ensure mobile phones are fully charged. They should have fully charged torches and a battery-operated radio, and ensure they know how to manually operate electric garage doors. Homes that rely on mains electricity for their water supply should have a back-up pump. Property owners are encouraged to alert authorities if they see trees that risk damaging powerlines and to stay away from fallen trees. See the AusNet Services website for more information on how to prepare properties for summer storms.
Hall access ramped up WHEN the Upwey community hosted a disability information night in the 1st Upwey Scout Group’s hall and two people in wheelchairs struggled to get into the venue, residents knew something had to be done. The lack of access ramps meant heavy wheelchairs had to be carried inside, and the chairs had difficulty crossing the weak decking. The Scout group approached Yarra Ranges Council which agreed to fund the $26,000 installation of new decking and a wheelchair ramp. The 1st Upwey Scout Group chairman Judith Liddell said the upgraded facilities would benefit the whole Upwey community. The hall is regularly used by the Scouts, the Grassroots Market traders and local community groups. Ms Liddell said wheelchairbound people would no longer have problems accessing the hall. “Now there is easy wheelchair access,” she said. The 1st Upwey Scout Group was founded in 1952. The Scout Hall was built by the Upwey community, with members taking out mortgages to fund the building. Ms Liddell said that since the hall was built it had been maintained by the group but that council assistance was needed for the latest upgrade. “Huge amounts of money have been put out by the Scout community,” Ms Liddell said. “We’re a bit like a family - we have to work hard together to maintain the hall.” The Scout Group has also pitched in to buy new doors for the hall at the cost of $2000. The new facilities were officially opened on 22 November, at the Upwey Grassroots Market. - Marlene Millott
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Cat gets trapped By JESSE GRAHAM A MONTROSE pet owner has warned residents to beware of dangerous and illegal traps in bushland after an horrific incident late last year. Deborah Fisher’s 10-year-old cat, Posh, went for a wander around the family property in late November last year as normal, but panic began to set in when the cat had not returned by the following day. A week later, the family found Posh - severely dehydrated, injured and malnourished but luckily alive. Posh had escaped from a rusty old rabbit trap that had crushed one of her legs and trapped her for a week. The cat was taken to an emergency vet and the leg was amputated. Shortly after, the family found the metal trap and a number of others at the edge of their property. “We scoured the fenceline, and it was along there,” Ms Fisher said. She said the family had been responsible with their pets over the years, and was now left out of pocket over $4000 for Posh’s medical bills. Ms Fisher said the traps may have been spurred on by people being encouraged to trap wandering cats under the Yarra Ranges Cat Curfew, but noted that the steel jaw traps were illegal - and inhumane. “It’s barbaric and it’s something out of the dark ages,” she said. AnimalAid Spokesperson Deborah Boland said there had been two cases of cats injured by steel jaw traps reported in two weeks late last year, and said the traps caused unnecessary suffering. “I cannot speak harshly enough about people who choose to set traps like that - it’s not only illegal, it’s archaic,” she said. “She (Posh) is very lucky to be alive.”
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Deborah Fisher’s daughter, Isabella Vorpasso, with one of the numerous illegal traps found on her family’s Montrose property. 132415 Picture: JESSE GRAHAM RSPCA Victoria Inspectorate Manager Allie Jalbert confirmed that the steel jaw traps were illegal under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, due to their potential to cause “extreme” pain and suffering. “Many people do not know that it is also illegal to purchase one of these traps unless you can prove you are a museum or antiques collector,” she said. “Just the act of setting a trap is a cruelty offence, regardless if it has caused injury or not.” Yarra Ranges Council Director of Planning, Building and Health Andrew
Paxton said that people wanting to capture wandering cats could get humane traps from the council. He said rangers would collect the traps once the animal was caught and attempt to contact the owner, or take the animal to AnimalAid to be collected. Under the cat curfew, cats must be confined to their owner’s property at all times. Ms Fisher told the Mail in December that Posh was already on the mend and had begun to wander around the property again.
AN ICONIC moment in Puffing Billy’s history was marked at the end of last year, when a group of young enthusiasts organised a 60th anniversary celebration of the railway’s revival. On Saturday 13 December about 1500 people visited Puffing Billy to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Puffing Billy’s Young Sun Special train rides. The Young Sun Special event was held on 11 December 1954, after the decision was made to close the railway line due to a landslide the year before. More than 30,000 people turned out to farewell Puffing Billy, and the popularity of the event helped to establish the Puffing Billy Preservation Society, which kept the railway running. A festival was put on in Emerald by the Young Sun Special Organising Committee - a group of six volunteers under 35 - which included live music, carnival rides and live steam displays. An official recreation train was even hauled on the day by a
replica locomotive of the 3A - the engine that hauled the original Young Sun Special. Organising committee member Max Bracher told the Mail that the event hosted VIPs people who were at the original Young Sun Special 60 years before. “There were some tears shed,” Mr Bracher said. He said that the trains brought about 1500 people to Emerald and that with the summer day sitting at 29 degrees, the weather was perfect for a celebration. Puffing Billy Railway CEO John Robinson paid tribute to the organising committee for bringing the history of the railway to life. “It’s heartening to see their dedication and enthusiasm, especially since they are the future of the railway,” he said. The committee spent about 13 months preparing for the anniversary event. For the full history of the railway, visit www.puffingbilly.com. au.
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With so many options for a growing family, this home has 4 bedrooms over 2 levels, study, 2 bathrooms, a bright sunny lounge with large windows, freshly painted, new carpets. retro kitchen & meals area, bungalow/home oice/studio, underhouse storage, 2 garden sheds, solar panels, wide timber decking and an ideal location complete this property and make it a home well worth looking at.
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enjoying distant views of the Patch valley and Dandenong ranges, ensuring complete privacy from the world, this exclusive robin boyd architecturally designed residence presents you with peaceful seclusion behind a long driveway and discrete entrance. The dramatic roof line with loor to ceiling windows capture abundant natural light throughout the entire family home. a formal entrance of the grand hallway lowing gracefully into the lounging room, sunroom and formal dining expressing classic period details. this edgy contemporary home allows easy living and lows beautifully onto the outdoor entertaining deck with electronic awning that stretches out to the established parklike gardens. When Robin Boyd expressed his amazing talent with a face lift to the original cottage, it conceptualised a home which would capture the stunning views. set on 1 1/2 acres (approx) and combining rolling lawns, formal gardens, together with ample accommodation for vehicles with dual access to the property. 4 BED 2 BATH 2 W.C. 1 STUDY 2 CAR LANDSIZE - 6078sqm Contact trevor Bell on 0418 333 580 or 9751 2375 inspection By Private appointment (Photo Id Required)
if your deinition of the ‘good life’ is actually a quiet life, then this home is a deinite ‘must see’. resting ever so peacefully of one of the best streets in Sassafras, this fully featured home is within an easy walk to the village and the charming cafés and shops together with the kinder and primary school for families with young children. The charming focal point of this 4 bedroom family home is a central paved atrium ensuring an abundance of natural light throughout the living areas and hallway. Set on a leafy 3279m2 with level grassed play space plus a fully tiled in-ground salt water pool, ideal with the summer upon us. There are also two toe toasting log ires in the lounge and family room areas. a generous kitchen with electric range incorporating double oven, separate pantry and a euro laundry opening out into the meals area and beyond to the tiled family room, which also has direct access to the central atrium. 4 BED 2 BATH 2 W.C. 2 CAR LANDSIZE - 3279sqm Contact trevor Bell on 0418 333 580 or 9751 2375 Inspection By Private appointment only (Photo iD required)
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Lyn’s Back!!! With almost two decades of experience helping residents in all aspects of Real Estate, Lyn brings to the team a wealth of knowledge and experience. Having lived in the area for over 20 years, both sellers & buyers benefit from her local knowledge & committed, professional service. After spending the last 14 years as a Sales Manager in the outer Eastern suburbs, Lyn has returned back to our Emerald office & is looking forward to helping you with all of your real estate needs! If you’re looking for exceptional service, Call Lyn Beckwith today
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Big screen is set to shine By SETH HYNES WITH a new year upon us, let’s look back at some of the big movies released during the holiday season. Exodus: Gods And Kings is 2014’s lesser biblical adaptation. Exodus has stunning visual design and solid action yet unmemorable performances, thinly-written characters and a rushed, jittery plot. It’s ultimately more cohesive but much less impactful than Noah. The Hobbit: The Battle of Five Armies is a mixed bag (much like the entire Hobbit
trilogy). Yes, it’s bloated and very poorly paced, and the battles become monotonous, but it has truly great character moments between Bilbo (the title Hobbit) and the greedy dwarf king Thorin. Now, Big Hero 6 is something special. Not only is it very funny and full of endearing, well-written characters, inventive action scenes and wonderfully expressive animation, it also doesn’t tiptoe around emotion. With a story of surprising pathos and sincerity, this film gives its young viewers full credit on what they can process.
But Nightcrawler brings home the gold. Jake Gyllenhaal delivers a chilling career-best performance as an ambitious psychopath entering the news footage business. A riveting, darkly comical character study with a flawless escalation of tension and depravity, imagine There Will Be Blood if Daniel Plainview were a news cameraman instead of an oil baron. Now that we’re done with the past, let’s look to the future - 2015 looks like it will be an insanely cool year for blockbusters, and I can’t wait!
Neil McLeod with Rabbits Have Lots of Sex; Priests Pray to Statues. 132399 Picture: ROB CAREW
Artists make a confession By KATH GANNAWAY
Art drawn from Asia By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM ASIAN-INSPIRED art will be the focus of an exhibition opening in Olinda later this month. Emerald based artist John Dudley is proudly exhibiting his most recent works in “Echoes of Cathay - Recollections of a Sinophile,” drawing on his experiences studying the oriental painting techniques of both China and Japan.
The exhibition opened on Sunday 14 December. The opening featured Connie Walker OAM, co-founder and first president of the Waverley Arts Society, as a guest speaker. Both John and his artist wife, June Burnett, were members of the prestigious “Twenty Melbourne Painters Society” until their retirement in 2014. John has developed his own unique style of Chinese ab-
stracts, drawing the praise and admiration of many who view his art. He has studied with artists such as Shirley Bourne OAM and Brian Gilligan. The exhibition will run until mid-January. Opening hours are 10am-5pm every day except Tuesday. Arvy’s Place Gallery and Fine Framing is located at 540 Mt Dandenong Tourist Road, Olinda. For more information contact 9751 0566.
AN EXHIBITION of paintings by Felice Cipriani and Neil McLeod that opened at Burrinja in Upwey late last year is an exceptional collaboration of two unique talents. The Confessional Box is a collection of new, abstract, collaborative paintings by Cipriani and McLeod, artists recognised as two of the real innovators in the world art scene. The men have collaborated for the first time in a series of hand-painted photographs,
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Mr McLeod said there is a serious side to the comedians in them. “We have admiration for creativity at all levels and a profound dignity for artists worldwide,” he said as the works were hung ahead of the opening last week. Yarra Ranges residents, and visitors, have a premier opportunity to view the works of these two acclaimed artists over December and January. The Confessional Box is at Jambi Gallery, Burrinja in Upwey until 18 January.
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$22. Call Bev on 0449 654 343.
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INSPIRO will be hosting a healthy eating seminar to separate fact from fiction about popular diets, featuring accredited dieticians and nutritionists, on Tuesday 10 February from 5-6.30pm. The seminar will be held at Inspiro, 17 Clarke Street, Lilydale, and entry is $5. Bookings are essential by 1 February. Call 9738 8801 or visit inspire.org.au.
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THE TAKE Off Weight Naturally (TOWN) Club is looking for men and women to come on board. The club meets from 10.45am to 12.15pm on Tuesday mornings at Mount Evelyn RSL, 49 Birmingham Road. Phone Joan on 9737 0397.
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ACTORS, singers, soloists, concertina players, woodwind, brass and percussion players wanted for Bells of Peace Project. Please visit www.drmc.org.au and register now for an Anzac Centenary project, or call Bev on 0400 995 493.
A KIDS’ Holidays Art program will run from 14-22 January for children aged 6-12 at Studio 2, Burrinja. Watercolours, shading, tie-dye, sun-dye, dolls and drawing with dyes will all be covered in the program. Entry from $16-
drawings and paintings. Mr McLeod has used and evolved a unique technique in photography and in this exhibition Mr Cipriani, an Italianborn artist, has used his amazing skills to paint over Mr McLeod’s images, resulting in amazing beauty. Many of the artworks will be shown in China during 2015 starting at Guan Shan Yue Art Museum in Shenzhen and followed by shows at Guangzhou University, then to Chongqing and Beijing. During 2016 the exhibition will move to Russia.
A STONE wall building course for beginners will be held in Kallista on Tuesday 3 and Thursday 5 February from 7.30-9pm and on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 February from 8.30am-3pm. Lunch is included. Call Paul on 0412 812 144 or visit www,forestedgestone.com.au.
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Childcare EMERALD Community House is offering childcare on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Phone 5968 3881 or email emhouse@iinet.net.au.
New club THE newly-formed not-for-profit club meets on Fridays from 7.30-9pm at The Hub, lower level at Monbulk Living and Learning Centre. $5 for mem-
bers, $10 for visitors or $40 annual fee. All ages are welcome. Call Jenie on 9752 1213.
Emerald market EMERALD Market is held on the third Sunday of the month on Kilvington Drive, from 9am-3pm. Phone 5968 3881 or visit emeraldcommunityhouse.org.au for details.
African drums AFRICAN drumming classes will be held on Wednesday evenings at the Tin Shed in Belgrave, with beginners classes from 6.30pm-7.30pm, $15 for concession holders or $18 for adults, and intermediate classes from 7.30-9pm for $18 for concessions or $20 for adults. Phone 0421 150 255.
Kallista kinder KALLISTA Kindergarten has limited vacancies for 2015 for its Reggio Emilia inspired program including Nature Kinder for 15 hours per week for fouryear-olds and five hours per week for three-year-olds. For further information contact enrolments on 0408 536 087, visit www.kallistakindergarten. com.au or email enrolment@kallistakindergarten.com.au.
Occasional childcare AN OCCASIONAL childcare program with no lock-in contracts is being offered by Selby Community House on Wednesdays from 9.30am-12.30pm or on Fridays from 9.30am-1.30pm. Call 9754 2039 or email selby@selbyhouse.com.au.
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Sharks circling The Basin By STEVE BROWN FTGDCA JOHNSON Park inflicted the first loss of the season to competition leader The Basin in a close encounter at Fairpark to complete round nine of the Reeves Shield. With inclement weather holding off, The Basin took first use of the wicket posting 5/164 with Scott Vozzo 46 not out and Ron Heskes 36 top scoring for the Bears. Their innings included four run outs. The Sharks started their innings cautiously
Town goes to town By DENNIS FULLER WITH the promise of severe rain conditions, lightning and tinea at Emerald Gold Club last Saturday, the members rolled out in force to compete for January’s VGL monthly medal. All were expectant and excitedly agog but it was Steve Town (16) who showed a level of “agogitude” that the rest of the field could not match. His nett 68 was the top of A Grade and the rest of the field. B Grade saw the resurgence of Graeme White (17) after a sabbatical on the Murray River courses when he topped that pile with 67. Ross Martin (13) had 68, Ben Balfour (17) 69 and Peter Clowes (17) and his offsider Leigh Morison (17) both played to their handicaps for 70. John Fisher was nearest the pin on the 4th, Dave Mackey the 7th, Clowes the 12th while Ken Hill was best on the 13th and the pro pin 18th. In the ladies’ event it was Brianna McCoy to the fore again for a powerful win over Irene Cranston in second place but quite a distance back. On Wednesday when the Overly Fastidious Golfers turned up it was newcomer, Gerran Wright (33), who stole the show and the cash when he came in with a nett 63. Ken Sumsion (28) was next on 66, followed by Dennis Fuller (13) on 67 and Peter Clowes (15) came in with 69. Next Saturday is a special day for the club when the AGM is held at 8am, followed by 18 holes of stableford before the members sit down to a delicious lunch while the 2014 trophy presentation is endured.
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with the game swinging The Basin’s way until Ben Stallworthy gradually got on top of the bowling for 43 before the Devenish brothers, Andrew (60 not out) and David (38 not out) picked off a run a ball to win in the second last over. Upwey Tecoma enhanced its finals chances when it polished off Belgrave to the tune of 26 runs with former Lysterfield batsman Nicholas Whitty scoring a half-century. Belgrave’s Michael Litterbach continues to be a lone hand with the ball taking 3/26. Upwey welcomed the return of off spinner Steve Gannell who added something extra to the attack with a handy 3/15 with the only resistance coming from the bat of Jon Levell with 56. Knox Gardens (7/154) continues to impress with a hard-fought win at home to Ferntree Gully (151) by three wickets thanks to a solid 55 from opener Shannon Small. In the Gully’s innings, Luke Bowyer compiled 67 and impressive seamer Scott McInerney captured 3/36. Eighth-placed Ferntree Gully has now lost touch with the four, while the Falcons are searching for their first finals campaign in Reeves Shield since joining the competition. At Carrington Park, Knoxfield held out Monbulk in a close encounter by two wickets in a low scoring affair. Man of the match Trent Scholfield top scored with the bat with 44 in a total of 8/104 before taking 1/8 from 8 overs, outstanding figures for a 40over game. Scholfield combined well with Scott McKenzie, who was equally impressive with 3/18 from eight to relieve some ladder pressure for the Knights. For Monbulk, David McKay performed well with 3/7. Eildon Park successfully chased 151 set by Upper Ferntree Gully with the usual modus operandi of Cody and Ben Morris picking off the bowlers. Both brothers scored fifties before passing the target losing only three wickets in the process. In other news, congratulations to the inaugural FTGDCA under-12 girls team in making the VMCU Fatone Shield grand final at Ivanhoe next Sunday, and a special mention to Belgrave’s Albie Collie who will be recognised by Cricket
Victoria for playing in his 50th season of cricket. Bendigo Country Week Squad to play (19-23 January) C. Cosstick (captain - Eildon Park), R. Burnie (Upper Gully), M. Bunting (Mountain Gate), K. Chandler (St John's Tecoma), S. Devenish (Johnson Park), J. Evans (Eildon Park), Z. Flintoff (Knox Gardens), P. McKenna (Upper Gully), S. Moore (vice-captain - Upwey Tecoma), D. Rundle (The Basin), P. Turner (Ferntree Gully), D. Salan (Ferntree Gully), C. Wheeler (Mountain Gate). Draw for Division 1: 19 January against Goulburn Murray at QEO, 20 January against Murray Valley at Huntly, 21 January against Emu Valley at Strathdale, 22 January against Castlemaine at Harcourt and 23 January, final at QEO. Reeves Shield Upwey Tecoma 9/162 (Whitty 50, Berenato 44, Litterbach 3/26) d Belgrave 136 (Levell 56, Gannell 3/15). Knox Gardens 7/154 (Small 55) d Ferntree Gully 151 (Bowyer 67, S. McInerney 3/36). Johnson Park 3/168 (Stallworthy 43, A. Devenish 60 not out, D. Devenish 38 not out) d The Basin 5/164 (Clarke 33, R. Heskes 36, Vozzo 46 not out). Knoxfield 8/104 (Scholfield 44, McKay 3/7) d Monbulk 8/103 (Simmonds 31, McKenzie 3/18). Eildon Park 3/153 (C. Morris 69 not out, B. Morris 51) d Upper Gully 6/151 (McKenna 47, Cosstick 3/42). Decoite Shield South Belgrave 9/209 (Baker 61, McKendry 33, Smith 3/38) d St John’s Tecoma 192 (Chandler 45, Brasher 48). Lysterfield 9/142 (Brolic 40, Eagleton 30 not out) d Auravale 141 Mt Gate 5/66 (Cranston 3/32) d Footballers 62 (Bowden 3/16). Rowville 9/148 (Hill 36, Dunn 37 not out) d Knox City 103 (Searle 6/24 including hat-trick, Hill 3/15). Division 3 The Basin 6/162 (Cook 56 not out, Duke 3/35) d Johnson Park 156 (Dunstone 36, Rickard 50, Lee 5/30). Knox Gardens 123 (Morrison 38, Manneart 4/23, Brown 3/14) d Ferntree Gully 100 (Grasser 3/19, Jongen 3/19, Pasonage 3/17). Upwey Tecoma 6/166 (Cross 53 not out) d
Belgrave 8/147 (Paul 42). Knoxfield 6/162 (Mitchell 45, Milligan 35, Dekkers 3/42) d Monbulk 6/64 (Casement 3/9). Upper Gully v Eildon Park (no result available). Division 4 Knox Boronia Churches 8/158 (Williams 52) d Rowville 7/157 (Freeman 51, Woods 53, Kurzweg 3/43). South Belgrave 4/237 (Ray 52, Barry 117 not out, Maddox 30) d St John’s Tecoma 66 (Betts 33, McDermott 3/11, Lawson 4/12). Lysterfield 9/165 (Ferguson 48 not out, Walker 3/28) d Auravale 67 (Carland 6/12, Ferguson 3/10). Mt Gate 8/122 (Storey 3/28) d Footballers 68 (Wimalaratna 4/8, Croxford 3/16). Division 5 The Basin 8/165 (Blangiardo 36 not out, Aaltonan 43) d South Belgrave 149 (Murray 30, Fedley 35, Anderson 38). Knoxfield 3/160 (Wylde 76, Stewart 39, O’Dowd 3/28) d Ferntree Gully 152 (Spaulding 33, Manning 32, Pallamara 4/35). Knox City 7/98 (Davis 34 not out, Rotherham 3/36, Siwick 3/25) d Eildon Park 91 (Hutchinson 3/14). Division 6 Ferntree Gully 6/94 (R. McComb 39) d Rowville 91 (Ford 4/7). Eildon Park 5/127 (Casey 33, Tibballs 50) d Knox Boronia Churches 121 (Ibrahim 3/32, Scobie 3/15, Skilbeck 35) Johnson Park 7/176 (Wright 31 not out, Rickard 30) d Mt Gate 155 (Fabrici 31, Harrison 4/8, Sampi 3/38). Belgrave v Upwey Tecoma. Footballers 9/162 (VanMourik 5/42) d Lysterfield 8/135. Division 7 The Basin 3/139 (Gibson 67) d Lysterfield 7/136 (Polwarth 43, Thomson 30 not out, Betka 3/29). Knoxfield 2/68 (Gregg 38) d Ferntree Gully 66 (Maibaum 3/16). Johnson Park 5/121 d Knox Gardens 119 (Bakker 31). Monbulk 4/211 (Jackson 62, Jones 83 not out) d Eildon Park 141 (Bowes 38).
Young athletes are back on track YARRA Ranges Athletics athletes were back in action for the first time in 2015 on Saturday. Little Athletics at Morrison’s Reserve, Mount Evelyn, saw a very good number of athletes brave the stormy weather to compete for the first time in 2015. With state multievents championships and region track and field championships coming up over the next few weeks is was great to see a good turnout of athletes continue to test themselves in the various events. Senior athletes competed in round nine of the AV Shield at Nunawading. The meet was also part of the zone versus zone series, so club athletes had the opportunity to compete with athletes from the western suburbs. Yarra Ranges’ athletes were all outstanding, challenging themselves in unfamiliar events and enjoying the experiences. Hopefully the efforts result in some teams qualifying for shield and or zone finals over the next few weeks. Next weekend, the Yarra Ranges little athletes have a modified multi-event program. New members of all ages and abilities will always be welcomed at the club. Please go to Yarra Ranges Athletics’ website at www.yarrarangesathletics.org.au for more information, results and training times.
Top: Yarra Ranges Athletics under-7 girls competing in shot put. Pictures: CONTRIBUTED Right: Two of the under-8 boys competing out on the track.
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By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM THE story of Emerald is rich, colourful and amazingly wellpreserved thanks to the hard work of a local historian. Chris Britton has worked at the museum for 25 years and currently holds the position of secretary and museum co-ordinator. Her family’s involvement with the area is almost as old as Emerald itself, with her grandparents relocating from Sassafras in the early 1900s and her parents heavily involved with the opening of the museum in 1981. Chris says that she is drawn to the sense of community in Emerald. “I love the lifestyle and the people in this area. Emerald is a historically rich place and it’s important that we are able to preserve these stories.” The Emerald Museum documents the history of the area from early Aboriginal occupation and the gold rush to the present day, and houses various displays of photographs and memorabilia. Currently it is hosting the ‘Just a Few Lines’ exhibition, displaying a series of postcards written between members of the Charman family, early Emerald residents. Involved in the collection, cataloguing, storage and display of the artefacts, Chris gets satisfaction in knowing that
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MONBULK police are searching for witnesses to an incident yesterday, where a disabled person allegedly assaulted two children in a supermarket. Senior Constable Shane Cross said that a disabled person and their carer entered Monbulk Woolworths at 10am on Monday 12 January, shortly before the disabled person allegedly pushed a sixyear-old and a two-year-old to the ground. Staff at the store called police, but the two had left the store by the time officers arrived. Sen Const Cross said that anyone who might have witnessed the assault or who might know the identity of the people were asked to contact Monbulk police on 9756 6266.
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Indecent exposure POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a wilful and obscene exposure in Mount Evelyn late last month. Knox Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Investigation Team (SOCIT) Detective Acting Sergeant Lee Coulthard told the Mail that three girls were walking on Bailey Road in Mount Evelyn at 8.45pm on Sunday 28 December, when they were approached by a man near the intersection of Bailey Road and Marshall Street. The man then exposed himself to the girls, and police are asking anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward. The man is described as 20 years old with light brown hair, medium height and build and was wearing a white singlet with orange and blue stripes, board shorts and thongs. Anyone with information, or who may have seen the man in the area is asked to call either Det Sgt Lee Coulthard or Detective Senior Constable Amber Coutts at Knox SOCIT on 9881 7930.
Emerald Museum volunteer Chris Britton, right, with Museum Curator Catherine McLay. Picture: KATHRYN BERMINGHAM the history of Emerald will be available to future generations. “With this area receiving constant visitors because of Puffing Billy, we get both locals and visitors to the area at the museum.” Surrounded by historic trees and rolling lawns, the museum draws visitors from Puffing Billy and from the local community. It is on the site of the worldfamous Nobelius Nursery, start-
ed in 1886 by Swedish immigrant Carl Axel Nobelius. The park has been exceptionally well preserved over the years by the Nobelius Heritage Park and Emerald Museum Friends Group. The Emerald Museum runs mostly on the work of volunteers and is always looking for help. Opening hours every Wednesday from 10am-3pm, every Sunday from 1.30 or by appointment. For more information contact 5968 2152.
School targeted for graffiti EMERALD police are appealing for witnesses after a group of people broke in and trashed a building at Emerald Primary School earlier this month. Acting Sergeant Brett Hore said that between 5pm on 1 January and 3am on 2 January, a group of unknown people broke into a new building under construction at Emerald Primary School. Sgt Hore said the group, believed to be youths, sprayed graffiti on the walls and caused other damage to the property, with the damage estimated at around $3000.
CARDINIA police officers have been working to raise awareness of off-road crashes around forests and dirt roads, winding up a two-month operation last week. As part of Operation Rec-Ignition, officers have patrolled the Bunyip State Forest and areas around the municipality, targeting recreational vehicles, trail bikes and four-wheel-drives. Rather than targeting specific offences, RecIgnition was an educational operation run from November to 11 January, raising awareness of off-road crashes and accidents. Emerald Police Acting Sergeant Brett Hore said that over 500 vehicles were checked during the operation, and added that the program was a success. He said a “minimal amount” of offences were detected during the operation.
Lock-up call from police POLICE have warned residents and visitors alike to be aware of their belongings over summer when visiting tourist hot-spots or leaving vehicles unattended. Emerald police Acting Sergeant Brett Hore said that theft from motor vehicles was an “ongoing issue” in areas such as the Cardinia Reservoir, Aura Vale Lake Park and Bob’s Park in Menzies Creek, along with other tourist areas. Sgt Hore said vehicles should always be locked when unattended and that valuable items should either be hidden from sight or not left in unattended vehicles.
Watch out for firebugs YARRA RANGES police have warned residents to be aware of suspicious activity as police patrol the hills and the Yarra Valley during the fire season. Police have been patrolling the Yarra Ranges to do checks on suspicious cars in high fire-risk areas, and leaving notices on some vehicles with information about fire awareness. Anyone witnessing suspicious behaviour can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or file a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
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PUZZLES Quick Clues No. 7353 1. 6. 8. 9. 10. 11. 13. 15. 17. 19. 22. 23. 24. 25.
ACROSS Intrude (8) Wicked (4) Frolic (4) Send (8) Animal (5) Dog (6) Lake (6) Teaser (6) Run (6) Defect (5) Captive (8) Leave out (4) Lap (4) Metal (8)
2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 12. 14. 16. 18. 20. 21.
DOWN Perch (5) Singer (7) Stake (4) Picture (8) Stand (5) Beginning (7) Intuition (8) Analgesic (7) Ardent (7) Edition (5) River (France) (5) Bird (4)
Cryptic Clues No. 7353 ACROSS 1. Going in for the raising of (6,2). 6. Trim-looking and holding a bag (4). 8. The remaining side (4). 9. Tore badly in the crease, as one had said it would (8). 10. The way one put on weight (5). 11. So having broken in goes off with the perches (6). 13. The material from which the suits are made: English (6). 15. Paddy is holding the new sun cover (6). 17. Still holding it, the animals retreating (6). 19. The flower is not for mommy! (5). 22. Picture how the vines will have developed years after (8). 23. Where the race finishes with a record (4). 24. Unwind the others (4). 25. Stop at 1.50 and go round smartly (8).
DOWN 2. For a small department, it’s proficient (5). 3. Isn’t mistaken about the final aims (7). 4. Talent is something you can’t buy (4). 5. The picture on the left, with the artist beside it (8). 6. Less? You’re wrong! (3,2). 7. Is the cost of such a cast totally astonomical? (3-4). 12. Leaning against the enclosure, sing (8). 14. Emotional in the extreme (7). 16. Saw the dolllar and pocketed it (7). 18. A dance turn (5). 20. He’s learning to turn the brim up (5). 21. “Look,” you say, “pet” (4).
SUDOKU No. 4015 How to solve Sudoku! Fill the grid so that every row and every 3x3 square contains the digits 1 to 9
5 9 8 6 4 8 6 4 5 4 3 6 9
2 7
9 1
1 7 5 4 6 5 3 3 5 8 7
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