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Big gun icon By JESSE GRAHAM AN EXPLOSIVE new Vietnam War memorial was set up in Mount Evelyn earlier this month. And although it is set to be opened in coming months, it has already drawn more than a few visitors. The memorial comes in the form of an M2A2 howitzer 105mm field gun, which formed part of the allied artillery forces in the Vietnam War. Though the cannon was installed in time for April’s centenary of Anzac Day, it will have plaques installed and be officially opened later in the year. Mount Evelyn RSL secretary and historian, Anthony McAleer, said the organisation had been working to get one of the howitzers to the town for about four years. He said that colleagues at the Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL had purchased one of the cannons in the past and had helped the Mount Evelyn group to get the cannon trucked down from Bandiana, near Wodonga. From there, the cannon was placed on an already-laid concrete slab and welded to secure its pieces in place. The final touches will come in the form of a plaque explaining the cannon and another in dedication to Vietnam War soldiers. “The howitzer is going to be a memorial to all of our Vietnam veterans who have lived in Mount Evelyn,” Mr McAleer said. The significance of the cannons is that, during the war, no Australian army patrols went into the jungle without either air support or support from howitzers like the one in the memorial. “It’s a strong connection, that these were there to protect Australian troops,” Mr McAleer said. “It’s an ideal sort of object to be used as a memorial.” Though he joked about the cannon being useful in intimidating rival football teams, Mr McAleer said it had been completely demilitarised,

Mount Evelyn RSL president Roger Boness, front, with Jim Hurley, Bill Smart, John Allwood, Ted Fairweather and Tim Herlihy (obscured) and the Picture: JESSE GRAHAM town’s new memorial, an M2A2 howitzer 105mm field gun. 134519 and was already drawing interest from passers-by. “It’s on display, and people have been stopping by and are absolutely impressed with it,” he said. Mount Evelyn RSL President and Vietnam War veteran, Roger Boness, said the new piece complemented the memorial garden, which also featured the town cenotaph. Mr Boness said the memorial had already been well-supported in the

community, including through a public ballot run through the Mail around two years ago determining where it should be placed. With the RSL also teaming up with local contractors and the Yarra Ranges Council through the project, he said the entire affair had been communitybased and community-run. “It’s been a mammoth effort allround,” he said.

“It looks quite at-place there.” Mr Boness said the cannons were a “telling factor” in some of the larger battles through the Vietnam War and that his job as a forward observer involved troops were always covered by artillery pieces identical to the one installed in town. “It wasn’t my job to fire the guns, but it was my job to ring them up and tell them where to fire,” he said.

“They had a significant contribution to winning battles.” This version of howitzer can accurately fire on targets 10 kilometres away. Though the Mount Evelyn cannon was constructed in the late 1960s, it was not used during the Vietnam War. A date for the official opening has yet to be decided, but Mr McAleer said it would take place after the Anzac Day centenary celebrations.

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Planning shifts, format changes By JESSE GRAHAM

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Torchlight shines for fireys By JESSE GRAHAM FIREFIGHTERS from across the hills and beyond will hold their bi-annual torchlight march later this month, and are inviting residents to witness the colossal parade. The Knox Fire Brigades group, which includes Ferntree Gully CFA and brigades through the hills, will be holding their torchlight march Firepower on Parade on Saturday 28 February. Beginning at 8.30pm, up to 25 fire brigades will march from the Ferntree Gully Fire Station to the Ferntree Gully Recreation Reserve, holding torches and accompanied by marching and pipe bands and trucks both old and new. The torches are lit, longstemmed open kerosene lamps and torches, and over 250 volunteer firefighters are expected to take part in the event. Event publicity officer and firefighter Graham Crichton said the event was a chance for firefighters to meet up, unwind and share a yarn, and for the public to thank them for their efforts over the fire season. He said the event involved a “mammoth” level of organisation, with preparations for the event running for the last six months.

“The Knox Group torchlight is one of the biggest in the state,” Mr Crichton said. “It’s an opportunity for firefighters from Victoria or interstate to simply get together and, in many ways, show their strength. “It’s a great opportunity for firefighters to get together afterwards, swap yarns and get something to eat together.” He said it was a new tradition at the event, which was held every two years, for the bands taking part in the march to gather at the end and perform Amazing Grace. Mr Crichton said the song had become a tradition in the 2009 torchlight, held shortly after the Black Saturday bushfires burnt over 450,000 hectares across the state, killing 173 people. “We were in two minds as to whether we should hold the torchlight, and we decided it would be a good thing to do, to give firefighters the opportunity to do something different and to get the weight of the world off of their shoulders,” he said. “It was the best thing that we ever did.” The song will take place after all the torches from the firefighters have been extinguished, and will be followed by a large fireworks display to

finish the evening. Emergency Services Commissioner, Craig Lapsley, will lead the Ferntree Gully march. Belgrave, Belgrave Heights/ South, Ferntree gully, Montrose, The Basin, Upper Ferntree Gully, Clematis, Selby, Sassafras/Ferny Creek, Olinda and Macclesfield will be taking part, along with other brigades from the group and Knox SES. Residents from the Knox area, the Dandenong Ranges and the Yarra Valley are invited to come along to the event and line the streets to watch the march. The march will travel from the Ferntree Gully fire station in The Avenue, along Station Street, Spring Street and Brenock Park Drive to the Ferntree Gully Recreation Reserve. The event coincides with National Red Balloon Day (NRBD) on 28 February, where a fund-raiser will be held for the Olinda Rural Fire Brigade at The Real Thing Craft Centre during the day. NRBD encourages people around Australia to tie a red balloon to their letter box or donate money to their local fire brigade, as a thankyou to firefighters in the community for their work over the year.

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BELGRAVE police attended the scene of a burglary on Grantulla Road, Kallista, on Tuesday 10 February. Residents of the property returned home to find their house ransacked with multiple items stolen, including jewellery. The incident happened between 6am-7pm and police have not yet laid charges. Anyone with information is asked to contact Belgrave police on 9754 6677.

POLICE arrested a man over the weekend in relation to a local burglary. On stopping his vehicle in Lysterfield, police discovered that he was a disqualified driver driving an unregistered car. A search revealed that he was also allegedly carrying illegal fireworks. After being released from Belgrave police station, the same man was again picked up regarding a burglary later that day. He is allegedly a suspect in multiple local burglaries.

MOUNT Evelyn’s annual planning night will be shifting to April this year, featuring a special guest to workshop ideas for the town’s future. The annual Mount Evelyn Township Improvement Committee (METIC) Town Planning Day, usually held in January, has been moved to 12 April this year and will be run with a different format. Bank of Ideas director Peter Kenyon will be visiting the town to facilitate this year’s planning meeting, which METIC Minutes secretary Paula Herlihy said could take a different form. “It will be funded by the Yarra Ranges Council, in partnership with Mount Evelyn

community groups,” Ms Herlihy said. Mr Kenyon facilitated another meeting for the council in June last year, relating to the development of a Coldstream Community Plan. Ms Herlihy said that the Mount Evelyn meeting is likely to follow a similar format to previous METIC planning days, with community members and representatives discussing issues, before breaking into smaller workshops. With the addition of Mr Kenyon to this year’s event, Ms Herlihy said it would be a notto-miss event for people in the community. “For anybody who lives, works or plays in Mount Evelyn, or anyone with an interest

in Mount Evelyn, it’s a fantastic opportunity to have a worldclass person speaking,” she said. Though more details have yet to be confirmed, Ms Herlihy said the meeting was likely to take place at the town’s Yarra Hills Secondary College campus, as it has in previous years. The meetings generally draw between 50-100 community members, including representatives from schools, businesses and emergency services, as well as residents and children. The meeting will run from 9.30am-3.30pm on Sunday 12 April. More information on the event will be published in the Mail in the lead-up to the planning day.

Bank of I.D.E.A.S. director Peter Kenyon (pictured in Coldstream), will facilitate a planning day in Mount Evelyn this April. 120851 Picture: JESSE GRAHAM

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Natural pause By PETER DOUGLAS YARRA RANGES residents will need to wait longer before winning the green light to landscape their nature strip. At its Tuesday meeting, Yarra Ranges councillors opted to defer ‘The Guidelines for Nature Strip Landscaping in Yarra Ranges 2015’, so the document could be reviewed further. If passed, the guidelines, which took 12 months to develop, would provide scope for the landscaping of nature strips, which is presently banned within the shire. Deputy mayor Jason Callanan, moved a motion for deferral, citing confusion over allowances for residential letterboxes and large trees.

Legal service facing closure By JESSE GRAHAM AN ORGANISATION that provides free legal advice for domestic violence victims in the Yarra Valley may be forced to shut down in Healesville this year, due to government funding cuts. The Eastern Community Legal Centre opened its Healesville office on 18 February 2014, after receiving $750,000 in funding from the former Federal Government. However, The Mail reported last year that $400,000 of that money $200,000 per year funding for the 2015’16 and 2016-’17 financial years - had been pulled by the Abbott Government. The office, based in the Healesville Community Link, offers free legal advice on issues such as domestic violence and tenancy three days a week. ECLC CEO, Michael Smith said the centre provided an opportunity for those experiencing domestic violence to seek help, and that over 300 clients had been through the doors in the last 12 months. These clients included people from Healesville, the Upper Yarra area and as far away as Marysville. But Mr Smith said the organisation was now assessing its options, one of which could see the Healesville office closed after just one year. “The board is really keen to keep the service open and to keep it going, but it’s difficult without that Commonwealth funding and foundation to the service,” he said. “We hope to make a decision in April, or May, but we really need some certainty for staff. “It’s looking pretty serious for keeping it open.” The funding cuts, which occurred as part of last year’s federal budget, will come into effect mid-year. Casey MP Tony Smith told the Mail that he recently met with Federal Attorney-General, George Brandis, to high-

some works, within reason. “Basically, ratepayers are out there, maintaining nature strips now, but not really changing anything,” he said. “We must make sure we prevent a safety issue, or ensure accessibility, and is in keeping with the landscaping that is there.” Mr Wright said the guidelines offered some scope for creativity. “Nothing is ruled out, but an arrangement (of large rocks), wouldn’t be permitted. “That doesn’t mean someone couldn’t come up with an idea.” Mr Wright said the guidelines were broad enough that people only needed to look, which would take away the burden from having a permit or approval process.

Cr Callanan, who won unanimous support, argued the guidelines needed to be clear over these issues before it reaches the public consultation stage. Cr Len Cox agreed deferral was the best option. “In its present form, it’s a bit silly if we put it out, because it warrants being looked at further,” Cr Cox said. “The guidelines need more time before being released for public comment.” The guidelines are designed to address the many inquiries council receives annually from residents who want to improve their nature strip, or reduce maintenance. Yarra Ranges executive officer of Health and Local Laws Peter Wright said the guidelines would allow

Farming practices set for change By PETER DOUGLAS PROHIBITIONS around intensive agriculture operations in the Yarra Ranges may soon be relaxed. To help address changing farming practices, Yarra Ranges council will seek authorisation from Victoria Minister for Planning, Richard Wynne, to prepare and exhibit an amendment to the shire’s Planning Scheme. This amendment would remove the present prohibition on intensive animal husbandry in Green Wedge Zone schedules one, two and three. At council’s Tuesday meeting, Cr Jim Child moved the motion to seek authorisation, to which Cr Jason Callinan seconded. While the motion passed, some councillors urged this issue be treat-

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Marching orders for move-on laws By JESSE GRAHAM CONTROVERSIAL laws to move-on protesters are being repealed by the State Government, with Tecoma’s anti-McDonald’s group praising the move as a “win for democracy”. On Tuesday 10 February, AttorneyGeneral Martin Pakula announced that the Victorian Government would introduce legislation to repeal the former government’s controversial “move on” laws. Under the old legislation, five additional grounds for use of police’s move-on powers were added, meaning more people could be told to leave public spaces immediately or risk jail time. No McDonald’s in the Dandenong Ranges spokesperson, Garry Muratore, told the Mail that the new move was a “win for democracy”, and a repeal they had helped to campaign for. Though the laws were introduced after the Tecoma McDonald’s opening, Mr Muratore said if they had been around in the early days of the campaign, the laws might have quashed the group’s protests. “It had the potential that anybody holding a sign out the front could be asked to move on, and police wouldn’t have to give a reason - it was very repressive,” he said. “They could have basically just told us to move on, and anybody that ignored that order or who came back within 48 hours could be fined $900 – if they did it again, they could face jail terms of up to two years.” Mr Pakula said that, under the Summary Offences Amendment (Move-On Laws) Bill 2015, police would retain the ability to enforce offences such as trespass, be-

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Opinion Fuel to burn THE Daniel Andrews Government has no plan and refuses to talk about prescribed burning in Victoria. The 2009 Royal Commission into Black Saturday recommended the State Government adopt a five per cent fuel reduction target. Considering the Andrews Government has not publicly stated their prescribed burning targets, a question was directed to the Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Water requesting the Government’s target.

The response: “normally those figures are articulated through budget papers.” (Hansard, 10 February 2015). The response will raise anxiety in the communities affected by fires in the past as we see a government not willing to commit to prescribed burning to protect Victoria. The Andrews Government must come out and explain why they have no target for Victoria - is it they don’t understand the impact, or don’t care? Brad Battin MP, Shadow Minister for the Environment.

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Though police have regularly been present at anti-Tecoma McDonald’s, Garry Muratore said the move-on laws would have put peaceful protesters in jail. 101684

setting and obstruction of roads and footpaths. Violent or unlawful protests would also still trigger police arrest powers and offenders can still be prosecuted, without the additional powers added by the Napthine Government last year. “The Liberal move-on laws were an extraordinary attack on the right of Victorians to have their say,” Mr Pakula said. “Victoria doesn’t need Bjelke-Petersen-style laws designed to silence dissent

and outlaw peaceful protests.” The legislation was introduced on Tuesday 10 February, but must pass the houses of parliament before the laws are repealed. Do you think the move-on laws should be repealed? Do you think this will help people to have their say, or be harmful? Write a letter to the editor and send it to editor@yvnews.com.au or PO Box 470, Healesville, Victoria, 3777.

ONLINE shopping has taken Australia by storm in recent years, and is proving particularly popular in rural areas, where shoppers may live further than convenient from precincts or specialty stores. However, with online shopping now mainstream, it’s more important than ever to remain vigilant about cyber security, particularly with credit cards. Credit card fraud is one of the most common crimes in Australia today and can prove extremely damaging. It takes only minutes to drain accounts and offenders may be hard to trace. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) states that it’s important to protect yourself from credit card scams through simple but effective precautions. Never send money or give credit card details to anyone you don’t know or trust. Regularly check your

bank account and credit card statements when you get them, and report any suspicious activity to your bank immediately, choose passwords that would be difficult to guess and avoid using public computers to do internet banking. Never give out credit card details through an email or text message. Once you’ve contacted your bank, they can then hold your cards, send out replacements and investigate the transactions. After lodging a transaction dispute form, it is likely your money will be refunded if the purchases are found to be genuinely fraudulent and you have taken the necessary precautions to protect your details. Online shopping can be a great tool for picking up bargains and can save the hassle of trips to shopping centres. By following simple online safety precautions, you can minimise the threat of online fraud.

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Cockatoo residents celebrate the development.

By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM THE community spirit present in the wake of the Ash Wednesday fires was again alive at a memorial over the weekend. Cockatoo community members gathered to commemorate the anniversary of a day that changed the town forever. It has been 32 years since bushfire devastated hills communities, the memory of that day still fresh in the minds of many. Cockatoo received worldwide attention in the aftermath of the fires when Prince Charles and Princess Diana visited the community kindergarten. The kinder is now the site of an Ash Wednesday memorial, and a 12-sided building to be used for reflection is currently under construction. Residents from Cockatoo and surrounds gathered last Sunday 15 February at Alma Treloar Reserve to pay tribute to those who lost their lives on the day. The focus was both on remembering the past and looking towards the future. Those present on the day wrote personal messages for the new building on pieces of wood, and were updated on the refurbishment of the building. The memorial is set to be completed in March this year.

Leticia Wilmot (Mayor of Cardinia), with Gail Jury and Ruth South of Cockatoo.

Arthur Wintle, Helen Deppeler, Kerrie Vogele and Coral Belrost with the personalised messages for the building.

Arthur Wintle writes a personalised message for the new building. Photos: GREG CARRICK

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EMO changes on hold By JESSE GRAHAM CHANGES to the Yarra Ranges Erosion Management Overlay (EMO) have been put on hold after a resident argued that the council hadn’t got their facts right. At the Yarra Ranges Council’s meeting on 27 January, councillors unanimously voted to delay a Planning Scheme Amendment for three months after a resident objected to the item. The amendment was to change the mapping of the EMO and would have resulted in 28 properties being removed from the overlay,13 being added and boundaries being adjusted on 31 other properties. It also would have introduced planning permit exemptions for minor developments, among other changes which a council officer’s report said would “simplify” the EMO. Properties across the Dandenong Ranges as well as Wandin North were set to be affected by the changes. However, a Silvan resident whose land was set to have the EMO cover it under the changes, spoke against the proposal and said his property didn’t fit the criteria to be under the EMO. The overlay aims to reduce the risk of landslip, and the resident displayed for the councillors photos of his land,

which appeared to be evenly-levelled. The resident said he had asked a geotechnical expert commissioned by the council when the last landslip would have occurred on the land, and was allegedly told “probably during the last ice age”. He said the proposal to include his property under the EMO was not supported by any below-surface geotechnical testing, and asked for it to be removed from the amendment. Councillors then questioned Yarra Ranges Council Director of Building, Planning and Health, Andrew Paxton, who said there was strong expert advice that the property be included. Councillor Fiona McAllister put forward a motion to delay a decision on the matter for three months, while the evidence was reviewed. “I think the issue around this property needs to be looked at again,” Cr McAllister said. “If we’re going to make changes and look at a planning scheme amendment, we have to be sure we’ve got this right ... and this property is a great case study to look at and make sure we’re making the right decision. The councillors unanimously voted for the deferment, with the item set to come back to council within three months.

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Quilts the backing for CFA By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM KAREN Martin knows first-hand the important work of the Monbulk CFA. When they were called to her house to respond to an emergency several years ago, she found that many of the volunteers were former students from her days teaching at the local primary school. Wanting to support a community organisation, Karen held the first Monbulk Quilt Show 10 years ago. Since then, the show has become a favourite among locals and quilters as well as an essential fund-raiser for the Monbulk CFA. Karen runs “Mrs Martin’s Quilt Shop” and each year helps to organ-

ise the quilt show, which is to be held next month at the Living and Learning Centre. Featuring an impressive array of handmade quilts by quilters of all abilities, this year’s event will also include stalls, Devonshire tea, a sausage sizzle, plants, flowers, cakes, crafts and a free showbag on entry for the first 100 guests. All proceeds from the event are donated to the brigade. Each year the fund-raiser has helped the CFA to purchase and maintain essential services and equipment, including funding a mobile kitchen, new helmets and better lighting. This year the money will go towards storage. Karen says she is glad to be able to

give back to such a vital community organisation through the quilt show. “The CFA are volunteers that work really hard and do a lot of their own fund-raising, so it’s great to be able to support them through a community event like this,” she said. “We always get a great turnout for a fabulous day. It’s been a success every year so far.” The Monbulk Quilt Show will be held on Saturday 14 March from 9.30am to 3pm at the Monbulk Living and Learning Centre, corner of Main Street and Moores Road, Monbulk. (Opposite Woolworths) Entry is $5 per person and all proceeds will be donated to the Monbulk CFA.

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Get set to race out-puffing Billy two years has been Sarah Klein from Moorooduc. Sarah is returning again this year and is aiming to become the first runner to win three consecutive races. “I’ve always enjoyed competing in the Great Train Race,” she said. “It has a quality field of athletes, the course is tough, which tests my fitness and you run through such beautiful surroundings. “One of my favourite moments is catching the train back to Belgrave once the race is over and having all the locals and volunteers wave at us as the train goes by.” Special Events manager Matt Col-

lopy said last year’s entries were fully subscribed within 10 days. “I encourage those people interested in running this year to enter as soon as possible via our secure website at www. puffingbilly.com.au,” he said. Proceeds will aid the restoration of the NGG 16 127 Garratt locomotive. The event is supported by Yarra Valley Water, Brooks, Active Feet and Gatorade. Entry fee for early bird entrants are adults $70 and children (13 - 16 years) $50. Early entrant deadline is Tuesday 10 March. Late entry fees for adults are $80 and children (13 - 16 years) $60.

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and life in Kunwinjku country, the great plateau of West Arnhem Land. Museum director Maggi Solly said organisers were excited about this event. “The exhibition gives an amazing insight into the stories and traditions of West Arnhem Land,” she said. “These stories have been passing down knowledge for generations. “Stars and Symbols will also be passing on knowledge, from the artworks and experts on astronomy.” Entry is free. There will be kids’ activities, including a scavenger hunt through the museum. Hot food, cakes, coffee and drinks will be available from the Museum Harvest Cafe.

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By JESSE GRAHAM A COMMUNITY market is being set up to re-energise and reinvigorate Cockatoo’s tourist appeal, with two residents opening the event early next month. The first Cockatoo Country Market will be held on Saturday 7 March in the car park outside the Cockatoo Community Hall. Organisers, Tanya Burmeister and Owen Deppeler, told the Mail that the market was set up to address a lack of tourist traffic through the town on weekends, compared to others towns in the hills. “We’ve noticed in this particular area that small businesses are struggling to survive,” she said. “This area is not really tourist-driven, so we’re hoping to boost that.” Enter the country market - the idea behind the event is to offer local businesses, artists and people from around the Dandenongs to sell their wares and create an attraction for visitors on weekends.

YARRA Ranges Regional Museum and Mount Burnett Observatory will be hosting a special evening about stars on Friday 13 March, from 5pm to 9pm. At the event, called Stars and Symbols, there will be telescopes, talks and access to the museum’s current exhibition, Myths and Legends of West Arnhem Land. This exhibition is drawn from the Yarra Ranges Shire’s McLeod Gift Collection managed by Burrinja Cultural Centre in Upwey. The collection of Aboriginal and Pacific art includes rare works on paper from Arnhem Land, created by one of the great Australian art dynasties, three generations of the Nganjmirra family. Drawings by Nawakadj Nganjmirra, Alex, Peterson, Ralph, Thompson and Wesley record traditional stories of creation, law

Tanya Burmeister and Owen Deppeler at the site of the Cockatoo Country Picture: JESSE GRAHAM Market, which starts next month. 134518 Ms Burmeister said she wanted the event to also strengthen ties in the community and that all profits from the market as it grew would be donated to notfor-profit groups in the area. “We’re hoping that, by doing this community market, it brings people out to socialise and strengthens the bonds of the community,” she said. She said the town had not had a community market in the seven years that she had lived in the area, and that she hoped businesses and residents in the community - both in Cockatoo and beyond would come on board with the idea. “When we moved here, we loved

this place – we love living here and love bringing our children up here,” Ms Burmeister said. “We want this place to have a bigger footprint.” The Cockatoo Country Market will be held on 7 March and on the first Saturday of each month from then on at the Cockatoo Community Hall. Stall costs start at $30 per market. For more information, or to book a stall, contact either Tanya Burmeister or Owen Deppeler at cockatoocountrymarket@outlook.com or call 5968 9678 or 0418 508 068.

YOU know, I think the James Bond franchise wishes it was still this awesome. Kingsman: The Secret Service stars Colin Firth as Harry Hart, an elite gentleman agent who recruits a rebellious youth, Eggsy (Taron Egerton), into the Kingsman secret service. Kingsman is an irreverent, boundlessly energetic and ridiculously entertaining tribute to old spy movies, but also has surprising heart. The characters are all nuanced and engaging, and Firth and Egerton have strong chemistry in a firm but caring mentor-protege relationship. This serves a compelling character arc for Eggsy, as Harry pushes him to take initiative and realise his potential. The humour is cheeky without detracting

from the drama, and the dialogue crackles with wit. We’re only in February, and Kingsman already features several of the year’s best action scenes. The effects are superb and the fight choreography is stunningly quick, brutal and creative, and director Matthew Vaughn keeps the camera far back and steady to properly show the actors’ moves (which is rare in modern action films). The villain Valentine’s rather on-the-nose radical environmentalism scheme is even in keeping with the film’s over-the-top Bond supervillain roots. For that matter, Samuel L. Jackson is clearly having a ball playing the joyfully crafty Valentine. The grim Daniel Craig Bond films have their place, but Kingsman: The Secret Service outshines most of them with fun and flair. - SETH HYNES

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EXECUTIVE FAMILY HOME SITUATED on over an acre of flat and useable, sun-drenched land and under two kilometres from Emerald central, you would think this stylish and meticulously maintained family home was brand new. The home is stunning and features high ceilings, casement windows, spacious rooms and quality floor and window coverings throughout, as well as mains gas ducted heating and evaporative cooling for the ultimate in comfort. There are four double-sized bedrooms, three with walk-in robes that are zoned at

one end of the home and the master suite with two walk-in robes, a contemporary ensuite and spacious parents’ retreat. Add to this three comfortable living areas including a formal lounge and separate dining area, an open plan kitchen, living and dining area and a rumpus room with slow combustion wood heater. The entertainer’s kitchen offers Blanco appliances, plenty of bench space and a generous walk-in pantry and overlooks both the informal dining area and big family room.

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The family room also opens onto a landscaped outdoor entertaining area that features both covered and uncovered space for the family to gather. Outside the property is fully fenced, the gardens are stylishly landscaped, there’s a shed down the back and a double lock-up garage with remote that provides internal access under the roofline. This gorgeous property leaves nothing to do and is sure to impress the most fastidious buyer.

Emerald Inspect: By appointment Price: Offers in the mid-$800,000s Contact: Stephen Richards, 0400 100 155 BELL REAL ESTATE, EMERALD, 5968 6222

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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)

If you truly desire a lifestyle in the beautiful dandenong Ranges, this outstanding builders own home, architecturally designed to ensure every member of the family is catered for, is stunning, spacious and contemporary with simply nothing to do except move in and enjoy. Mellow tiled loors lead through the entrance and guide you through a well-designed loor plan creating zones for relaxing and entertaining in style, including the all season’s room decked out with BBQ, sink (and spirits dispenser) & capturing the great outdoors in comfort! a cinema room connects with the open living and lows to the kitchen decorated in subtle tones abundant with benches, storage & quality ss appliances. Master suite adjoins a retreat or study, full ensuite grand in size and opulent with a deep designer bath and large shower enclosure, perfectly positioned away from 3 further dble rooms, kids study and main bathroom a circular sealed driveway which leads to ample car accommodation, with carport and 5 car garage. 4 BED 2 BATH 3 W.C. 6 CAR LANDSIZE - 2720sqm Contact trevor Bell on 0418 333 580 or 9751 2375 Inspection By Private appointment (Photo iD required)

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Plumbing & Gas Fitting, Excavator Hire, Water Renewals, Metal Roof & Gutters, Hot Water Unit Repair & Replacement, All Sanitary & Stormwater Drainage, Septic, Sewer & Treatment Plants, Pumps & Rain Water Tanks.

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Richard - 0419 502 949 Simon - 0417 399 750

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Luke Elkin All aspects of painting FREE QUOTES

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ANTENNA SPECIALIST 1300 361 979 0407 674 808

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Matt Keys 0407 657 484, 9752 1868

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DEAN’S RUBBISH REMOVALS

Cut & Catch Tree Services

Any rubbish, garden waste, trees lopped, furniture, sheds cleared/removal. Truck/trailer and bobcat

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Alan 5968 5191 Mob 0418 176 159

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Call Terry 5968 4652 0419 528 472

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AVONSLEIGH - COCKATOO - EMERALD - GEMBROOK MENZIES CREEK - MONBULK - PAKENHAM - OFFICER & SURROUNDED AREAS 2M3 & 3M3 METRE BINS AVAILABLE CALL FOR A FREE QUOTE

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AUSSIE EMERGENCY GLASS

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V Glass/Glazing

Domestic / Commercial SPECIALISING IN PRE-SALE MAKEOVERS

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Phone Ian 0417 356 919

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V Slashing

Large and Small areas 4WD Tractor & Grillo Climber for steep & difﬁcult terrain Free Quotes

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• Garden Maintenance • Lawn Mowing & Whipper Snipping • Ride On Mowing • Pruning & Hedging • Spraying • Lawn & Turf Installation • Blackberry & Weed Removal • Chainsaw Work • Retaining Walls • Landscaping • Driveways • Project Management • Handyman Services

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RENE’S MOWING

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General Notices

V Tree Lopping/Surgery

Employment V Business Opportunities

V Public Notices and Event

SPECIALISING IN DIFFICULT ACCESS AND DANGEROUS TREE REMOVAL

UYC, ŽŵŵƵŶŝƚǇ ŽůůĞŐĞ ͘͘͘ĐŽŶŶĞĐƟŶŐ ƉĞŽƉůĞ ƚŽ ůĞĂƌŶŝŶŐ ĂŶĚ ůŝĨĞ

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Steam Cleaner Earn up $3,000 pw. No exp. necessary. Full training. Work supplied daily. For further info. 9826 1111 or 0415 326 685

Plant Biosecurity Act 2010 Notice of Order declaring Restricted Areas in Victoria for the Control of Giant Pine Scale

V Positions Vacant

DIRECTIONAL DRILL OPERATOR

I, Jaala Pulford, Minister for Agriculture, give notice of an Order made under section 32 of the Plant Biosecurity Act 2010, declaring areas in Victoria to be restricted areas for the control of giant pine scale, and specifying the prohibitions, restrictions and requirements which are to operate in the areas.

Fully Insured / Free Quotes

0458 452 0402 943 770777 or 0458 777 452 Dale Belmore - Arborist Qualified Arborists Arboriculture We appreciate your businessDip. and we’ll beat any written comparable quote by 10% We appreciate your business and will beat any written comparable quote by 10% www.treeaccess.com.au

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V Positions Vacant

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Min. 2 years experience on Vermeer drills preferred. HR Licence required. Contact Ben 0413 934 420.

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Healesville Toyota require the services of a fully qualified motor vehicle technician. Toyota dealership experience preferred, but not essential. Will consider 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th year apprentice. Current Victorian driving license essential. Please call Barry on 03 5962 4333, Healesville Toyota.

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SESSIONAL TUTOR POSITION The successful candidate will have current industry experience and will be suitably ƋƵĂůŝĮĞĚ ƚŽ ĚĞůŝǀĞƌ ĂŶĚ ĂƐƐĞƐƐ ĞƌƟĮĐĂƚĞ /// ŝŶ ŐĞĚ ĂƌĞ ĂŶĚ ,ŽŵĞ ĂŶĚ ŽŵŵƵŶŝƚǇ ĂƌĞ ;, Ϳ͘ zŽƵ ǁŝůů ďĞ ƌĞƋƵŝƌĞĚ ƚŽ ĚĞůŝǀĞƌ ƚŚŝƐ ƚƌĂŝŶŝŶŐ Ăƚ ŽƵƌ zĂƌƌĂ :ƵŶĐƟŽŶ ĂŶĚͬŽƌ Dƚ ǀĞůǇŶ ĐĂŵƉƵƐ͘ WŽůŝĐĞ ĂŶĚ ďĂĐŬŐƌŽƵŶĚ ĐŚĞĐŬƐ ǁŝůů ďĞ ĐŽŶĚƵĐƚĞĚ͘

The Order will remain in force for a period of 12 months, unless extended for a further period.

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ALL ADVERTISEMENTS booked under this classification are strictly for ancillary roles only. To comply with the law it is still an offence under the Sex Work Act 1994 to publish any statements intended or likely to induce a person to seek work as a sex worker.

Tim 0417 383 683

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EXPERIENCED PRIMARY TEACHER FOR ALL LEVELS PREP TO GRADE 6 All applicants: ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ E-mail CV to Carmel lilydaletuition@yahoo.com.au or telephone 9739-4085

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PH JENNI 0438 500 265 PH WAL 0438 979 022

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SECONDARY ENGLISH TEACHER FOR VCE. ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ SECONDARY MATHS TEACHER YEARS 9 TO VCE. ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀฀

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EZY TREE SOLUTIONS

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CASUAL POSITIONS FOR EXPERIENCED SECONDARY AND PRIMARY TEACHERS: 1173611-CB8-15

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Further information may be obtained by visiting www.vic.gov.au/giantpinescale

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

V Garden/ Outdoor ALL TREE WORKS Pruning, shaping, removals. Mulching/sales, free quotes. John 0401 623 500.

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FRIDGES & WASHERS

Call 9754 6686, 0404 040 686

Celebrations V Celebrants

Motoring

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

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TREE SERVICES • DANGEROUS TREE • WOOD SPLITTING • LIMB REMOVAL • MULCH SALES FULLY INSURED ABN 40712971557

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

9720 3619 Appliance Industry Assoc. member. SINGLE BED, white gold trim, with or without mattress, bedside table, VGC. $50. Clematis 5968 3375. STEEL, 3 hr beams. 2 of 270mm high, 150mm wide, 6 metres long. 1 of 270mm high, 150mm wide, 3 metres long. $600 the lot. 0418 370 762. TENT, 9 person, plus pop up shower/toilet, both as new, used once. $400ono. 0429 066 658.

V Garage Sales

$25 per hour Karyn 0468 774 671

V Massage Therapists

Motoring

ADVERTISERS, in this section are qualified practitioners and offer non-sexual services.

V Auto Services/ Repair

CASH FOR CARS

Body Treatment Open 7 days, 10am to 8pm. 16 Station Street, Bayswater. Phone 0415 908 318.

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ADVERTISERS PLEASE NOTE 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

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V Motor Vehicles FORD, Fairmont, 2000, black, VGC, auto, great first car, full service history, reg November, 2015, CC, elec windows, mechanically sound, QWL-173, $2,250 ono, 0425 767 777.

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

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TRACTOR, Kubota, L1801DT, diesel, 4WD, 20hp, purchased 2009, used on small property, price includes a carry all, 4ft grader blade with ripper tines and rotary hoe, GC, $15,300 ono. 0402 206 516.

CARS WANTED

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Premiership tilt By JACK PRATO

They came they conquered (from left front) Nathan Eaton, Byron Blyth, Connor Fallon, Joel Eaton, Jack Falkingham, Harry Fallon, Jordyn Davis (back), Ava Sproat, Cobie Ralis, Noah Fox, Marlin Klein, Taylor Davis (coach), Tessa Simpson, Emerald Blyth and Harrison Sproat. 134638 Pictures: ANDREW BROWNE

Two-wheel terrors THERE was plenty of two-wheel action at the Lilydale BMX Club recently when 300 riders from across Victoria and interstate came to ‘Conquer the Valley’. Club president Brecken Davis rated the event on Sunday 1 February as a huge success. “It was a fantastic day, with riders of all ages,” Mr Davis said. “Our youngest racers were the

mini-wheelers who were three and four years old, right through to our Vets in the 50-plus category. “It was great to see the mums and dads out there.” BMX is one of the fastest growing sports in Australia and is also an elite Olympic Sport. The Yarra Ranges region is lucky to have one of the world’s best riders in Josh Callan who began his BMX career at Lilydale at the age

of seven. Callan is now the Victorian State Team coach and continues to compete as one of Australia’s best riders. “The more senior members of the club, especially our teenage riders, are really looked up to by our younger riders,” Mr Davis said. “It’s great the way they mentor each other in training and on race days. It’s all about doing your best

and helping others along the way.” Lilydale BMX Club is hosting a Come and Try Day on Saturday 28 February from 10am until noon. There will be demonstrations, free coaching, showbags for all riders and a free sausage sizzle. For more information or to register, call Cassie on 0417 533 077, or email lilydalebmx@gmail.com or visit the club’s Facebook at www.facebook. com/lilydale.bmx

Lightning forces events spill over By JAMIE STRUDLEY EIGHTEEN Yarra Ranges Athletics athletes spent the weekend at Lakeside Stadium competing at the Victorian Junior Track and Field Championships. Only a few events were completed on the Friday night before 78 lightning strikes caused the program to be cancelled and rescheduled into the Saturday program. Highlight of the Friday night was a bronze medal for Ruby Dixon in the Under 14 girls1500m. Saturday produced many medals including gold medals to Lateisha Willis, Harrison Van Duuren and James Laven and bronze medals to Molly Dixon, Lateisha Willis, Chelsea Thompson, Georgia Lavenand Lily Peacock. Sunday was just as rewarding with gold medals to Lucas Taylor and Lateisha Willis, Silver medals

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to Georgia Laven and Brayden Woolridge and bronze to Harrison Van Duuren, ChelseaThompson and Ruby Dixon. Results are: Lucas Taylor 20M 5000m Walk 4th 27.45; Ruby Dixon 14W 1500m 3rd 5.05.56; Lily Thompson 16W 1500m 9th 5.02.12; Molly Dixon 18W 1500m 3rd 4.54.63; Chelsea DiGregorio 17W Javelin Throw 5th 20.40m; Chelsea DiGregorio 17W Shot Put 5th 8.19m; Lee Taylor 15W 3000m Walk 5th 19.04.60; Brayden Woolridge 14M Discuss throw 5th 31.33m; Ebonnie Twining 20W LongJump 8th 4.72; Lateisha Willis 16W 200m Hurdles 1st 28.54; Patrick Keating 15M 100m 8th 13.46; Lateisha Willis 16W 100m 3rd 12.46; Chelsea Thompson 14W 100m 3rd 13.16; Lucas Taylor 20M Shot Put 6th 9.84m; Olivia Twining 18W 2000m Steeple 4th 8.10.51; Brayden Woolridge 14M ShotPut 7th 9.96m; James Laven 16M 2000m Steeple 1st 6.27.25; Harrison Van Duuren 14M 400m 1st1.02.30; Georgia Laven 14W 400m 3rd 1.02.71; Chelsea DiGregorio 17W Discuss throw 7th 21.65m; Lily Peacock 15W 400m 3rd 1.01.78; Aiden Pace 18M 400m 9th 52.7; Lachlan Scully 18M 1500m 7th4.15.55; Ebonnie Twining 20W Triple Jump 4th 9.63m; Molly Dixon 18W 3000m 4th 10.53.17; Olivia Twining 18W 3000m 9th 12.03.69; Ruby Dixon 14W 3000m 3rd 10.43.38; Lachlan Scully 18M 3000m 6th 9.24.34; James Laven 16M 3000m 4th 9.50.29; Harrison Van Duuren 14M Javelin Throw 6th 24.77m; Brayden Woolridge 14M Javelin Throw 2nd 33.24m; Ebonnie Twining 20W 200m 19th 29.09; Lucas Taylor 20M Hammer Throw 1st 41.17m; Harrison Van Duuren 14M 800m 3rd 2.20.68; Lily Thompson 16W 800m 8th 2.26.77; Georgia Laven 14W 800m 2nd 2.22.45; Lee Taylor 15W Hammer Throw 7th 19.31m; Lateisha Willis 16W 90m Hurdles 1st 12.86; Chelsea Thompson 14W 200m 3rd 26.99. The little athletes sharpened up for next weekend’s Region championships with a “choose your event” day. An enthusiastic group of athletes made the most of wet but calm conditions to record some encouraging results. It is great to see our athletes in such good shape leading into the championship season. Put 28 February (not 28 April) in the diary.

IF THERE was one phrase Wandin Football Club’s vice- president Robert Bayliss would use to describe the club’s situation, it’s ‘what doesn’t kill you only makes you stronger’. After finishing fourth in 2012, third in 2013 and runners-up last year, Bayliss and his Wandin mates are excited over changes made in the 2014-15 off-season. This includes appointing three new coaches, and the signing of new players, which could lead the club towards premiership success in the Yarra Valley Mountain District Football League. Heading the new-look coaching panel at ‘the Kennel’ is Brett Fisher, a previous premiership coach at Seville and Silvan. His most recent coaching role was at Mooroolbark Football Club, where he coached them to successive finals series. Bayliss said Fisher would be a valuable acquisition. “Brett has a wealth of experience in football,” Bayliss said. “Brett is a great communicator that has gained instant respect from all at the club.” Joining Fisher is coaching debutante Geoff Bartling, who leads the reserves, while Julian Smith joins his brother, coaching the Under 18s. “Geoff is coming off a successful playing career at the club, he’s a great acquisition to develop our young list,” Bayliss said. “Julian, on the other hand, has had great success as a junior coach at Woori Yallock Football Club, coaching their Under 18s side to successive premierships (Division 1 and 2) in the past two years.” Also joining the club are Brad Harvey, who spent three seasons in the AFL with Brisbane, and Scott Dwyer, a former VFLlisted player. “Brad is an extremely talented midfielder-forward, while Scott is a tall, strong keyposition player,” Bayliss said. One key figure in the rebuild is former player-coach, Jarrod Bayliss. After stepping down from his coaching role, Jarrod has been labelled the player to watch this season.

Worth the wait By DENNIS FULLER

Chelsea Thompson competes in the 100m at the Victorian Junior Championships over the weekend. Our “family fun night” will be held at Morrison Reserve - a night of games, competitions, a few races, sticky wall, jumping castle and more. Bring your friends, neighbours and family, get an “unlimited rides” ticket and go crazy having fun. Next week has no Saturday morning athletics. Our Little Athletics athletes will be representing the club at the Eastern region Track and Field Championships at Knox Athletics Track over the weekend. Come along to show your support for our little athletes as they compete for spots in the State Championships. New members of all ages and abilities will always be welcomed at the club. Check out the website at www.yarrarangesathletics.org.au for more information, results and training times.

WITH bulk drippy stuff falling from the sky early on Saturday morning at Emerald Golf Club, members huddled in the shelter waiting for a little dry to break out. Sure enough after a one-and-a-half hour wait the clouds rolled back to reveal a bonzer day. It was the first round of the three round Summer Cup and Ross Martin (11) continued some brilliant golf with 74 off the stick to record a par score of +7. He was also top of the A Graders. Allan Ecclestone (18) won the bikkies in B Grade on a countback from Peter Clowes (17) when both carded +6. Others to become involved in calculations were Philip Crossley and Steve Town +6, Mark Starick +3, Dean Shannon +2 and Mike Litchfield +1. Starick was nearest the pin on the 4th, Town the 7th, John Fisher the 12th and Litchfield showed how it should be done when he picked up the rewards on the 13th and the pro pin 18th. Daisy Mackey heads up the ladies’ division by being two points ahead of Irene Cranston with Cranston promising to bridge the difference. Wednesday’s Opulently Fabricated Golf (OFG) was a stableford event with a twist. After each three holes the stableford scores were multiplied to produce a score. It was Brian McCoy (33) who was the master of this format when he strode in with a score of 83, two ahead of the unlucky Graeme Fergus (18) on 81. Bobby Kennedy (23) had 58 points and Graham White (16) 53.

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Power of Powell By STEVE BROWN FTGDCA MONBULK medium-pacer, Aaron Powell, tore through the Ferntree Gully top order on day one of the penultimate round of Reeves Shield in the Ferntree Gully District Cricket Association. At the Wally Tew Oval last weekend, in seaming conditions after heavy downfalls, Powell, a Lomax medallist from his playing days at Eildon Park, was unplayable. The Blues were 4/1 before crawling to 6/30. Lower-order batsmen Shane Richardson and Harrison Brown then dug in. However, once they fell, the Gully was dismissed for 108 after just 48 overs, with Powell taking 5/30. With two hours of play remaining, the Blues struck back, having Monbulk 5/50 in reply with the game now in the balance. Upwey Tecoma (fifth) is playing Knox Gardens (fourth), with the boys from the gardens looking for their first finals appearance in Reeves Shield. Upwey put in another poor batting performance in a big game and could only muster 89. But like the previous game, the Tigers fought back to have the Falcons 5/62, requiring another 29 runs to lock out Upwey from the four. At Carrington Park, Knoxfield has responded without their captain, Scott McKenzie, and knocked over Upper Gully for just 131. Upper Gully’s Phil Salter was stranded on 43 after running out of partners given the impressive figures from opening bowlers Mitchell Perry (2/26 from 16) and Mitch Burley 3/30 from 17 economical overs.

In reply, The Knights upped the tempo, ending the day 2/58 in just 12 overs to be in command. Top side Eildon Park sent third-placed Johnson Park into bat, as the Sharks struck a handy 240 at Eildon Park. Jordy Dunstone hit 35, with skipper Andrew Devenish 33 also chiming in. Panthers spearhead Nathan CatonRobertson took another four-wicket haul to add to his six last round. With 240 on the board, the Sharks must pierce the opening combination of the Morris brothers next week to take control. Belgrave struggled against a tight Basin attack, led by Jarryd Debernadi (3/15) and Scott Vozzo (3/35), as the Magpies managed just 142. The Basin should return to the winners’ list without any hurdles. Meanwhile, South Belgrave and Belgrave will battle it out for the Saxon Sports T20 grand final to be held at South Belgrave Recreation Reserve today at 5.30pm. Reeves Shield Ferntree Gully 108 (Powell 5/30) vs Monbulk 5/50, Upwey Tecoma 89 vs Knox Gardens 5/62, Johnson Park 240 (A. Devenish 33, Dunstone 35, Sinclair 3/74, Caton-Robertson 4/31) vs Eildon Park, Belgrave 142 (Debernardi 3/15, Vozzo 3/35) vs The Basin, Upper Gully 131 (Salter 43no, Burley 3/30 Scholfield 3/33) vs Knoxfield 2/58. Decoite Shield South Belgrave 6/326 (Sutherland 104no, Baker 98, J. McDermott 53, Sarlija 4/66) vs Auravale, St Johns Tecoma 119 (Lakshita 5/33, Xiberras 3/24) vs Footballers 1/11, Rowville 79 (Bunting 4/27, Wheeler 4/28) vs Mt Gate 7/192

(Rozakis 101no, Wheeler 43, Guest 3/0), Lysterfield Vs Knox City (no play) Division 3 The Basin 156 (Cook 30, Porch 30, Feeney 3/23, Hudson 3/18) vs Belgrave 5/49 (Wallace 3/11), Monbulk 95 (Downes 5/44, A. Catalano 3/10) vs Ferntree Gully 1/53, Knox Gardens 9/302 (Marget 151, Young 53, Lizza 3/44, Hughes 3/99) vs Upwey Tecoma, Eildon Park 319 (Gaskin 38, Dietzel 51, Porter 40, Tate 57, Gupta 36, Siwek 40) vs Johnson Park, Rowville 120 (Wimalaratna 5/33, Atacador 3/14) vs Mt Gate 1/51. Division 4 South Belgrave 3/213 (Hart 79, Maddox 42no) vs Auravale 52 (Ziza 7/22). All other games (no play) Division 5 South Belgrave 88 (Stewart 3/17) vs Knoxfield 3/154 (Harris 75 Seymour 32). All other games (no play) Division 6 Rowville 8/89 (Van Eck 40, Heffernan 3/19, Griffin 3/9) vs Mt Gate 4/119 (Tucker 54). All other games (no play) Division 7 Monbulk 3/105 (P. Utting 43no, Dekkers 32) vs Eildon Park 5/67, Upper Gully 5/76 (Shineberg 34) vs Johnson Park 5/69 (Strange 3/15), Knox Gardens 5/78 vs Ferntree Gully 3/94 (Jacobson 49) B1 Knox City 3/79B2 d Belgrave 75 Waverley Wanderers 9/201 (Perera 53no, A. Fernando 31, Morris 3/30) d Eildon Park 174 (Dozzi 36, K. Fernando 3/49), Lysterfield 4/219 (Peluso 52no, Plunkett 50no) d Knox Boronia Churches 4/139.

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Gymnastics within Reach of school By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM A NEW gymnastics program in Emerald has local kids reaching for their best. Reach Gymnastics has recently opened its doors at Emerald Secondary College with the aim of helping kids realise their potential through fun, fitness and friends. Program director Rebecca Tilley is a former National Level Six gymnast and current veteran’s gymnast. Aimed at school-aged children, she says the program is dedicated to teaching its gymnasts skills and helping them gain confidence. “We’re getting kids moving and

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• Brake Master Cylinder Check • Front & Rear Disc/Drums Check • Tyre Condition Check • All Tyres (incl Spare) • Check Flexible Hydraulic Brake Hoses • Check Spring/Clips

EXHAUSTS & MUFFLER FROM

149 149

$SHOCKERS FROM

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2½ SPORT EXHAUST SYSTEM FITTED FROM $299 EXHAUSTS & MUFFLER SHOCKERS ” MUFFLER $89 FROM EACH 2½ SPORT EXHAUST SYSTEM FITTED FROM $299 $ MUFFLER EXHAUST REPAIRS FROM $89 $39 FROM BATTERIES AIR COND REGAS EXHAUST REPAIRS & ALIGNMENT $39 BATTERIES AIR COND REGAS LOWERING

* Conditions apply includes most vehicles. Note: Excludes platinum spark plugs

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LOWERING & ALIGNMENT

Includes 4 new springs Includes 4 new springs

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$399 $399

99 99 $$ $$ 89 89 89 89 $

EACH

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49 $ 29 REAR$49 $

FRONT

BRAKES $ REAR

Replace Front Pads BRAKES FROM $79 Replace Pads Replace Front Rear Pads FROM

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$79 $89

Replace Rear Pads Includes handbrake adjustment

$89

PRINCFlush FROM $39 Brake Fluid Includes handbrake ES HW adjustment Y Brake Cylinder Fluid Flush FROM FROM $79 $39 Brake Cylinder FROM $79 Disc Machining FROM $29 FROM

FRAN -D’NO KSTON NG RD

89 $ $

WHEELS TYRES SUSPENSION

Disc Machining

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$29

772 BURWOOD BURWOOD HWY, HWY, FERNTREE FERNTREE GULLY GULLY PH: 9758 8100 BX6078723-dp6Dec

1170875-DJ06-15

MAJOR BRAND TYRES CLEARANCE SALE