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Commuters to count By Kath Gannaway With the Victorian State Election just over a year away, calls for a commitment to improved bus services for Healesville and Yarra Glen are building. Yarra Ranges Council in July spoke out on the need for improved bus service coverage linking the urban areas of the shire with the valley and hills areas, saying improved public transport was crucial for the Yarra Ranges to thrive socially and economically. In addition to the need for safe footpaths linking communities to existing services, Deputy Mayor Len Cox said investment was needed to meet the shortfall in bus services, pointing to access and frequency and hours of operation as substantial issues. “Bus services should have regular frequencies that are easy for our community to understand and easy to access in terms of infrastructure,” Cr Cox said. “Cr Tony Stevenson said the shire needed more buses to connect with Lilydale railway station and buses to connect people with key employment areas such as Kilsyth. Among a number of bus service improvements the council is supporting as part of The Eastern Transport Coalitions (ETC) Commuters Count campaign are additional evening services on weekdays and additional services on Sundays for Healesville’s Route 685 - Healesville to Chirnside Park. According to Brad Sanders, general manager of McKenzies Tourist Services, which has the government contract for public bus routes servicing Healesville and Yarra Glen, the Maroondah and Melba highway services are long overdue for an upgrade. The current system is very much the same as when the train service was abandoned in 1981. “There have been plenty of bus service reviews, but no changes implemented,” he said. He says the greatest need is for direct services from Healesville to Lilydale.
McKenzies Bus Services’ Brad Sanders met in August with councillors Tony Stevenson, Mike Clarke and Jim Child and Yarra Ranges Council Executive Officer of Infrastructure Strategy and Investigations, Elissa Blake, to talk public transport. Most buses go Healesville/Yarra Glen/Lilydale - and return with a couple of services running straight down Maroondah Highway at peak hours. “At the moment, there are lots of businesses along the Maroondah Highway that we just can’t cater for in terms of both tourism and employment. He says increased housing development in Yarra Glen over the past decade supports a direct service, and adds there is talk also of the desirability from a tourism perspective of including the successful Yarra Glen Chocolatarie on a route to cater for public transport users wanting to visit the high-profile drawcard. Although current services to Bad-
ger Creek are well patronised, tweaking that route could also have benefits for visitors to another tourist icon, Healesville Sanctuary. Mr Sanders said currently the bus that services the Sanctuary deviates along Wallace Parade. Visitors wanting to go to the sanctuary, and returning, are looking at two and a half hours each way with buses going via Yarra Glen and Wallace Parade. Mr Sanders said ideally, they could run the Badger Creek bus direct from Healesville to the sanctuary and via Wallace on the return journey for the locals to get in and out. He said the increase in road traffic
was evident and there was a real argument for providing more public transport to meet the needs of commuters who were without their own transport, and to alleviate the growing congestion on the roads. The last bus out of Lilydale during the week is 7.55pm and 9.25pm on Friday and Saturday nights, a time frame that no longer meets the needs of people working outside 9 to 5, and in particular young people wanting to socialise away from the valley. The question of demand is a difficult one, he says, but he believes streamlining services and increasing the number and frequency of buses would provide options.
“We don’t know the true level of demand because at the moment they are not being used where they don’t meet people’s needs. “If we can give a service that more adequately meets those needs, we could absolutely see an increase,” he said. Mr Sanders would like residents to think about how they could use an improved service, and provide feedback on what changes they would need to make public transport more relevant to their needs. Have your say at https://www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/Lists/Latest-news/ Improving-bus-service-coverage-frequency-and-access .
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Wine lovers have their fill By Kath Gannaway Family-owned smaller wineries of the Yarra Valley opened their sheds, barrel rooms and cellar doors on the weekend welcoming locals and visitors to enjoy the wine, food, music on offer as part of the 16th Yarra Valley Shedfest Festival. Perfect weather enticed wine lovers, families and social groups into the valley to meet the winemakers, enjoy fabulous
local produce, music and games, and take in stunning views across the valley. Originally, a showcase event for the Warburton Highway wineries, Shedfest this year spread its wings to wineries along the Maroondah Highway and in between, providing an opportunity for longtime Shedfest visitors to discover even more of the valley’s charming wineries and vineyards.
Proceeds from the weekend will add to the more than $30,000 raised to date for local community groups. The event is hosted by Smaller Wineries Yarra Valley that are now looking forward to their annual celebration of the Winter Solstice with the Shortest Lunch Wine Festival on 24 and 25 June. See more Shedfest photos at mailcommunity.com.au.
Blacksmith Colin Turnbull from Vermont in action. 173698 Pictures: GREG CARRICK
Men mastering the red-hot metal By Kath Gannaway
Catching up at their first Shedfest winery, Soumah in Gruyere, from left, Tiffany Wong, Marlee Nebauer, Josephine Picture: KATH GANNAWAY Roberts, Ryan Dubbeld, Rodney Noorbergen and Mel Greaves. 173699
The Chris Doheny Trio are Shedfest regulars at Yarra Peaks in Hoddles Creek. 173699 Picture: GREG CARRICK
Enjoying their fifth Shedfest, Yarra Glen couple Daniel and Lorin Lewin talk wine with Tokar Estate's Martin Siebert. 173699 Picture: KATH GANNAWAY
Blacksmiths from as far away as New South Wales were among the 14 craftsmen manning the forges at the 13th Yarra Valley Blacksmiths Expo at Mont De Lancey Historic Homestead in Wandin on the weekend. More than 400 people attended the event which organiser, Oskar Huecherig said was getting bigger each year. The forge at Mont De Lancey is a drawcard at any time, but during the annual expo it’s the centre of attention with 14 blacksmiths working on hot metal using tools to hammer, bend and cut as they produce sculptures, tools, agricultural implements, decorative items, and cooking utensils in true pioneering fashion. Families enjoyed the free fun day which included medieval re-enactments, an art exhibition and painting workshops, stalls, wood turning demonstrations and the opportunity to picnic in the magnificent grounds around the homestead. Events coming up at Mont De Lancey are the annual Wandin Yallock Primary School Art Exhibition from 18 October to 1 November and the iconic Wandin Draught Horse and Old Time Festival on the weekend of 25 and 26 November. For more information, visit www.montdelancey.org.au.
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Parody stands time’s test By Kath Gannaway Political machinations, politicians kowtowing to public opinion, lobbyists, corporate greed, right and left wing extremists, stupid policies ... politics today ay! Actually, it’s a scenario that is timeless - at least 100 years old if C. J. Dennis’ ‘The Glugs of Gosh’ is an indication. The famous Toolangi poet regarded the “The Glugs of Gosh” as among the best works he ever wrote when it was published in 1917 ... and many lovers of Australian poetry agree with him, according to C. J. Dennis Society secretary and poet Jim Brown. Members of the C.J. Dennis Society will celebrate the centenary of ‘The Glugs of Gosh’ as part of the C. J. Dennis Poetry Festival with a special performance on Saturday night, 21 October at Dennis’ former home, the scenic “Singing Gardens” at Toolangi. Dennis had written “The Sentimental Bloke” and “The Moods of Ginger Mick” before writing “The Glugs of Gosh”. Mr Brown, who will play King Splosh in the festival performance, believes The Glugs of Gosh is probably the most insightful parody of modern politics and just as relevant today as it was a hundred years ago. “The dynamics of politicians blown back and forth by public opinion, lobbyists, corporate greed, right and left wing extremists, and stupid policies can be clearly recognised, and really, nothing has changed,” he said. The Glugs of Gosh performance is just one of many events taking place at the Singing Gardens over the weekend of 20 and 21 October, including an awards presentation to winners of various na-
Ruth Aldridge and Jim Brown rehearse their roles as Queen Tush and King Splosh in The Glugs of Gosh. 172551 tional poetry competitions and performances by some great Australian poets. In conjunction with the festival, the Toolangi Forest Discovery Centre is screening two versions of The Sentimental Bloke - Raymond Longford’s 1919 silent film and Frank Thring’s pioneering 1932 “talkie” with a script by Dennis himself.
Mr Brown said the society was grateful for the support of the public, and sponsorship of Yarra Ranges Community Bank Branches of Bendigo Bank. “By supporting this, C.J. Dennis Festival, the Bendigo community branches have again demonstrated they are proud to support local volunteer
Drownings on the rise - inland Inland waterways have been identified as the most prominent location for drownings in Australia. In Australia between 1 July 2016 and 30 June 2017, there were 97 drowning deaths in inland waterways including rivers, creeks, streams, lakes, dams and lagoons. Of these, 68 occurred in rivers, creeks or streams and 29 in lakes, dams or lagoons. New data by Royal Life Saving identified that in Victoria the Yarra River was the third worst river in the state for drowning. Since 1 July, there have been 37 drownings in the Yarra, most within the city limits and statistics showed that nearly three quarters (74 per cent) of drowning deaths in rivers were locals who drowned within 100km of their place of residence. Royal Life Saving Society Australia CEO Justin Scarr said that although esidents might have a regular swimming location, the conditions could change quickly.
“Conditions in rivers can change rapidly ... Just because you might regularly visit an area, doesn’t mean the environment will be the same the next time you go,” Mr Scarr said. “Rivers can be very hazardous environments. Often you cannot see ice cold water, rocks, snags like tree branches or strong currents.” “It’s vital that people are aware of these hazards and Respect the River.” Royal Life Saving research also revealed that 1113 people drowned in Australian rivers, creeks and streams over the past 15 years with males accounting for 81 per cent of these drowning deaths. The research was released as part of the ‘respect the river’ campaign by Royal Life Saving which focuses on educating tourists and residents about taking care around rivers. “Australian rivers are beautiful and can be great places to recreate, from boating to swimming
organisations and worthwhile events that make where we live a better place,” he said. For festival information, visit www.thecjdennissociety.com ,The Singing Gardens Facebook, or phone Jan Williams on 5962 9282. For information and bookings for The Sentimental Bloke films, phone 0447 330 863.
Briefly Dodgy tradies at work Police have received reports of offenders targeting elderly and vulnerable victims, offering roof restoration and repairs for nonexistent faults. Cash is asked for upfront and the 'repairs’ are not carried out. Sergeant at Belgrave police station Carolyn Sunderland said the offenders “convince victims to pay for non-existent problems that they have identified with the victim's roof, and were usually foreign nationals.” Targeted areas include Norris Drive, Lilydale, and Hull Road, Mooroolbark.
Waterholes, dams and rivers can be deadly. 173738 to kayaking and even taking in the environment along the river bank.” “We want everyone to enjoy these beautiful natural environ-
ments, but to do so safely, by showing rivers the respect they deserve” says Justin Scarr CEO, Royal Life Saving Society - Australia.
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offences in the Healesville area on 17 September, the most serious of which is aggravated burglary. Between 5.30am and 9.30am on 17 September, the male attended at a residential address on Healesville - Kooweerup Road, Badger Creek, where an assault took place. Further down the same road, the male attempted to steal a motor vehicle, when he was confronted by an elderly victim who was brandishing a shotgun. The elderly victim was assaulted by the offender who stole both the vehicle and the shotgun. Another getaway vehicle was stolen by the offender in Lalors Road, Healesville. Police recovered the shotgun, and the offender was arrested a short time later by Yarra Ranges Highway Patrol, and is due to face court in December.
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Freedom Stories, a film about ordinary people caught up in extraordinary circumstances, will be screened on Sunday, 15 October at 2pm at Healesville Uniting Church. Afternoon tea will be provided. Entry by donation. Presented by Healesville RAR (Rural Australians for Refugees).
The Judith Eardley Save Wildlife Shop in Healesville’s main street is closing after many years of raising funds for wildlife conservation. There are bargains to be had with 50 per cent off books and other treasures including clothing, collectibles, household goods and artwork. A final chance to support this great cause.
Classics in Healesville Orchestra Victoria will present the fourth concert in the Five on Fridays series of intimate chamber concerts at The Memo in Healesville on Friday, 20 October. The centrepiece of this program is the brilliant and confronting String Quartet No. 8 in C minor Op. 110, by Shostakovich with pieces also by Haydn and Dvorak under the title “Music and Politics”. Phone 1300 368 333 or email boxoffice@yarraranges.vic.gov.au. Free admission under Yarra Ranges A Minor Tix program for people under 26 years of age.
By Effie Caloutas Yarra Valley FM is holding a fund-raising trivia night on Saturday 14 October from 7pm at Mt Evelyn RSL. There will be silent auctions, games, entertainment, prizes and giveaways with all proceeds going to the station. The night will be held by two of Yarra Valley’s presenters, Neil Bull and Robert Jordan. Ex-committee member Robert Jordan, who does two shows a week on the radio station, says that it’s important to raise as much as they can. “We are hoping to raise $2000 on the night,” he said. “If we don’t raise much, we end up using old microphones and chairs that are worn out.” Community Connection Coordinator Greg Carrick said it should be an entertaining night for all guests. “It will be a fun time for all involved,” he said. “It will be a great time for people to put the presenters’ voices to the faces,” he said. With prizes donated by business in the Yarra Valley, Mr Carrick said he hoped the station could get much-needed funds for the general costs of the station. “We are always after good microphones,” he said. “We also need it for rent, li-
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St Mary’s Trivia Night Upper Yarra Anglican Parish will be holding a fund-raising trivia night at St Mary’s Church Hall on Saturday, 21 October at 7pm. Gather 6-8 friends to make a table or just come on your own and join a table. There will be lots of raffles, games and prizes, so bring a sack of gold coins, BYO drinks and glasses, supper provided. Entry costs $10 per person. To book phone 0497 632 002.
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Tony and Diane Murtagh of Yarra Valley FM are thankful for all the local businesses that have donated items for trivia night prizes. censing for playing music and general electricity.” Mr Carrick believes the station is well organised ahead of the event and is looking forward to seeing as many people as possible in attendance. “We think we are organised ahead of the event,” he said.
“We just need people to come along.” It will be $20 per person, with guests expected to bring their own nibbles. To book call Rob on 0419 647 555 or email info@yarravalleyfm. com.
Discover and enjoy Wanderslore, the magnificent forested 10-hectare Trust for Nature property at Launching Place on Sunday, 22 October between 10am and 4pm with a selfguided or guided walk. Sausage sizzle and tea and coffee available. Wanderslore is on the Warburton Highway behind the Home Hotel car park. Inquiries to 5966 5095.
Bereaved Parents’ Support In support with Compassionate Friends Victoria, a social luncheon group meets in Healesville on the third Thursday of each month for parents who have lost a child. Next meeting 19 October. Phone Mary on 5962 3287.
All that Jazz! The Marysville Jazz and Blues Weekend from Friday 20 to Sunday, 22 October has a host of events celebrating music, food, wine and community. Check out the festival at www. marysvillejazzandblues.com.
U3A afternoon tea Healesville U3A is hosting a free afternoon tea for seniors at the Healesville Senior Citizens Hall, corner of River and Green streets, on Thursday, 26 October, as part of the Seniors Festival in Yarra Ranges. The U3A Theatre Group will provide entertainment and everyone is welcome. No booking required.
Men’s Probus Retired or semi-retired? Enjoy hearing speakers on a range of fascinating topics? Got a couple of hours to spare? Healesville Men’s Probus Club meets on the third Thursday of the month, 9.30am at St. Brigid’s Church Hall. Phone Stewart on 0408 328 441 or visit http://www.probussouthpacific.org/microsites/Healesville_M/About_Us
View Club Heather Burge will speak on her amazing bike ride into Paris at the next Yarra Valley View Club lunch on Tuesday, 31 October at noon. Book on 0438 625 556 or 0409 403 968.
Crafty? Healesville Spinners’ and Weavers’ Group meets on the first Saturday of each month from 10am to 4pm at the Badger Creek Hall. Phone Kathy on 5962 4434 or Lesley on 0400 695 126 for more information.
Warbling together Community singing group the ’Warblers’ meets every second Tuesday at 7.30pm at Warburton Primary School. $5-$10 suggested donation. All welcome! Phone Gai 0457 280 314 or Lucy 0405 061 078.
Community transport LinC Community Transport has volunteers available to drive you to the shops or visit a friend. If you are over 65, have a disability, do not drive and cannot access public transport. For more information, please call Mark between 10am and 1pm on 5967 2119.
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More join fire overlay plan By Peter Douglas A further 18,000 properties in the Yarra Ranges are now included in an expanded Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO), with updated mapping coming into effect on Tuesday 3 October. Eight years in the making, the Victorian Government has unveiled the finalised mapping of the BMO, which now includes many areas traditionally considered more suburban in the shire, such as Healesville, Belgrave and Upwey-Tecoma. An estimated 40,000 properties shire-wide are now included in the BMO, which will mean new developments or buildings will need to meet higher specifications. The BMO is a planning control applied to land with the potential to be affected by bushfire. The expanded BMO does not require any changes to be made to existing homes, though home owners are still being encouraged to take steps to make their property safer. Yarra Ranges Council is now in the process of informing ratepayers through a combination of direct mail, advertising and digital communications.
Strategic Planning Project Manager, Claudette Fahy, told the ‘Mail’ the BMO would help to create more fire-resistant communities. “The good news side is that ultimately it makes our communities more fire resistant and more resilient because - bottom line - you have to build to a higher standard,” Ms Fahy said. “But that only affects new buildings, so there is no need to retrofit existing buildings to make them more fire resilient. “So if your property just came into the BMO - and you’re not planning to build anything - you’ve just got another planning control attached to the property.” Ms Faye said the BMO formed part of an important response to the Black Saturday bushfires, with the BMO a result of recommendations from the 2009 Victorian Bushfire Royal Commission. “The Royal Commission was very concerned with people not becoming complacent about bushfires because when it happens we’re all on top of it, but now we’re here eight years down the track,” she said. “The CFA is always banging on about being
prepared and they’re right.” Director of Social and Economic Development, Ali Wastie, said the BMO was introduced to the planning scheme to make new or extended homes safer and more bushfire resilient. “If the BMO applies, a planning permit will be required to subdivide the land, build a new house or significantly extend an existing house,” Ms Wastie said. “Other types of buildings may also need a planning permit.” The new mapping has been developed in partnership with the CFA and CSIO. The BMO identifies areas subject to high fire risk and requires planning permission for building and works associated with: *Dwellings (house, apartment, mobile home, houseboat or substantial structure); *Dependent person’s unit (granny flat or moveable buildings); *Education centre (kindergarten, preschool, school or training centre); *Leisure or recreation; *Retail or other uses.
Landowners can check if land is covered by the BMO using the Victorian Government’s ‘Planning Maps online tool’. Suburbs affected by changes to the BMO mapping in Yarra Ranges: Badger Creek, Belgrave, Belgrave South, Coldstream, Dixon Creek, Don Valley, Gladysdale, Gruyere, Healesville, Hoddles Creek, Kallista, Kilsyth, Launching Place, Lilydale, Lysterfield, Macclesfield, Menzies Creek, Millgrove, Monbulk, Montrose, Mooroolbark, Mount Evelyn, Narre Warren East, Olinda, Selby, Seville, Seville East, Silvan, Steels Creek, Tarrawarra, Tecoma, The Patch, Upper Ferntree Gully, Upwey, Wandin East, Wandin North, Wesburn, Woori Yallock, Yarra Glen, Yarra Junction, Yellingbo and Yering. In conjunction to the expanded overlay, two schedules have been introduced in some areas to help streamline applications for single dwellings or extensions. For further information on the BMO, visit www.planning.vic.gov.au/bmo.
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I come from a long line of battlers - back to the first Sergeant at Arms in 1192, chosen to restore order in King James the Second’s court. SINCE then they have continued worldwide in parliaments (even ours), congresses and royal courts. We are devoted generally to helping out - not destroying our Mother Earth. Instead, if we work with nature to farm and manufacture bamboo socks and pillows, and affordable houses, we could help save civilisation. Hopefully, commonsense will prevail. So, we need seniors and retirees devoted to kids and future generations to get politically involved - regardless of politics. J.A. Sargeant, Healesville.
Chum Creek Child Care educator Lorraine ’Jane’ Thomas was announced as the regional winner in the 2017 Excellence in Family Day Care on 29 August. Registered with Murrindindi FDC, Jane is one of over 21,000 family day care educators playing a vital role in the lives of 120,680 families around the country. Ms Thomas says that there are huge benefits to Family Day Care. “Family Day Care allows for lots of one-onone time with children and provides a more family orientated atmosphere,” she said. “Family care provides a more peaceful surrounding and the ability to be able to adjust the
program to the needs of the children.” Ms Thomas says that winning the award hopefully shows the local community how Family Day care can be a great benefit to families across the country. “Winning the award hopefully shows the local community how Family Day Care can be such a benefit,” she said. “How the providers have a very high standard and on a more personal note, it is so good to have the families of the children I care for, happy with the service I provide.” Family Day Care Australia’s Excellence in Family Day Care Awards acknowledges incredible work done by family day care educators since 2011.
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A mental challenge By Kath Gannaway Yarra Ranges Shire has the second highest rate of high or very high levels of psychological distress - 20 per cent of residents - in metropolitan Melbourne. In an alarming disconnect however, the shire also has the lowest level of mental health services in the Eastern Metropolitan Region. Yarra Ranges Council CEO, Glenn Patterson, said the mental health and well-being of all Yarra Ranges residents, visitors and employees was a key factor in council’s decisions and programs. The Department of Health estimates that annual productivity losses attributable to mental illness range from $10-15 billion. Ahead of Mental Health Week - 8 to 14 October - people working within the council spoke out about how good mental health impacted their work with the community. Inspiro counsellor, Saba Balasooriya, said good mental health was about being emotionally, socially and psychologically well to function with day-to-day activities. “It means having the supports, strategies and self-care to get through the tougher days and to celebrate the positives ones,” she said. Inspiro runs youth and family counselling for young people aged 12-25 in Lilydale, Tecoma, Healesville and Yarra Junction on behalf of council. “We often help young people talk through struggles they may face in their life by assisting them with problem solving, decision making, identifying strategies and building resilience, which all contribute to good mental health,” Ms Balasooriya said.
Yarra Ranges’ human resources business partner, Kelly Ward. Yarra Ranges’ human resources business partner, Kelly Ward, said council’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Policy made a commitment to enhancing and supporting positive mental health and well-being for all employees, councillors, volunteers, contractors and visitors. “I encourage all employees who are not feeling right and have concerns about their own mental health to speak with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provider or their GP,” Ms Ward said. “Mentally healthy workplaces are more productive, and workplace policies should promote and support positive mental health.”
For Yarra Ranges Council’s Museum Program Director, Patrick Watt, good mental health is about freedom. He said people could often be “trapped” by mental illness in their day-to-day lives. “Good mental health is freedom - freedom to do anything, go anywhere and enjoy life,” he said. “Bad mental health is the dog at your heel, the chip on your shoulder and the dark cloud hanging overhead.” He said visiting venues such as the Yarra Ranges Regional Museum in Lilydale and learning more about
art and history could help to foster a positive mindset. “Exhibitions can offer us entry points into amazing creativity and research, and that can often inspire, ignite and provoke,” he said. “If you are enjoying an exhibition in a gallery, you must be out and about - and that has to be good.” Mr Patterson said the council had made mental health a priority through council’s Mental Health and Well-being Policy, the Health and Well-being Strategy for the municipality and by partnering with organisations such as Inspiro to ensure our residents could access services close to home. “We want the Yarra Ranges to be a vibrant place for people to live, work and visit. If we can support our residents and employees to have good mental health and well-being, that goes a long way to making that happen,” he said. “Whether it’s Mental Health Week or any other day of the year, it’s important to be aware of how you’re feeling and to reach out to friends, family or co-workers if things aren’t all right.” Link to Yarra Ranges Council’s Promoting Mental Health and Well-being information: https:// www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/files/ assets/public/webdocuments/ corporate-services/governance/ policies-strategies-governance/ hwb_promoting_mental_health_ wellbeing_yarraranges.pdf For more information about Mental Health Week, visit www. mhfa.org.au. For more information about mental health and services, visit headspace.org.au or beyondblue. org.au, or call Lifeline on 131 114.
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Tales of the river Yarra Ranges residents’ stories about the Yarra River could inform Melbourne Water’s management of the iconic waterway for years to come. Melbourne Water is engaging with residents to develop a shared community vision for the Yarra River, following the Yarra River Protection (Willip-gin Birrarung murron) Bill passing parliament in September. Their consultation asks residents to share their stories about the Yarra River and will inform the Yarra Strategic Plan, which sets a vision for the river and its surrounds for the next 50 years. Representatives will be gathering stories at a pop-up information stand at the Wandin Silvan Field Days event on Friday 13 October and at a number of Yarra Stories community forums. The first forum will be held at the Upper Yarra Arts Centre in Warburton on Saturday, 14 October and in Healesville at the Healesville Scout Hall on Sunday, 15 October, both from 11am to 4pm. Stories will also be gathered from 15 to 22 October at the Healesville Library’s History Week events. O’Shannassy Ward Councillor, Jim Child, encouraged residents to share their stories about the Yarra and to give their feedback to Melbourne Water in person or online. “Your thoughts, stories and feedback will help to form Melbourne Water’s vision for the Yarra River for decades to come,” Cr Child said. “The Yarra River is an integral part of the valley and towns like Warburton. It’s important that residents who live with this incredible piece of nature get to have their say.” Melbourne Water’s second round of engagement will follow in the New Year. For more information or to make a submission, visit imaginetheyarra.com.au.
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Rare dementia hits librarian By Kath Gannaway “All dementias end up in the same place.” There is no cure, there is very little known about the causes, and there is nowhere near enough money being put into research to find the answers, according to Healesville resident Terry Barnett. Terry’s wife Wendy was 57 when she was diagnosed with Posterior Cortical Atrophy (PCA), a rarer form of dementia, seven years ago. PCA is an unusual variant of Alzheimer’s disease, starting at the back of the brain where the posterior cortical lobes which process visual function are located. “The eyes are healthy and see normally, but the brain doesn’t process what the eyes see,” Terry explained. “The first things you lose are spatial awareness and judgement, and very early on you lose reading and writing function.” As the disease progresses, it affects other areas of the brain including memory, the symptom most commonly associated with Alzheimers. “In some ways, this (PCA) is worse because you lose your physical abilities early on; you may go to sit down and miss the chair, pick up a cup and tip it, you can’t pick up a knife and fork, but you retain a greater level of awareness that gives you insight into what the disease is about. “You know what’s happening in the early stages and that can be an advan-
tage, but it can also be a disadvantage because you are aware of what’s happening. “That (awareness) can lead to depression, and we’re lucky that Wendy has not experienced that,” Terry said. The loss of reading and writing function is significant for Wendy who worked as a senior librarian, running libraries at schools in Wangaratta and at Mercy College in Lilydale until the couple took early retirement in 2011 as part of their life plan to make the most of the years ahead. Wendy’s situation highlights the indiscriminate nature of dementia and the need for research in to what causes dementia diseases, and to find a cure. With an ageing population, more and more people are diagnosed with Alzheimers and other forms of dementia, but it is not an ‘old person’s disease’, and while a lot is said about lifestyle and keeping your brain active, there are no guarantees. Wendy led a very healthy life, was highly intelligent, worked her brain all her life. There is a touching admiration in Terry’s voice when he says she was near the top of her year in New South Wales when she did her VCE and highly regarded for her work as senior librarian. “She did a lot of alpine walking, ate healthily, kept her brain active; it didn’t stop her getting it,” he says. Wendy is in the end stage of the disease and for the past year has been in
care in Healesville. During Dementia Awareness Month in September, Alzheimers Victoria’s focus was on elevating awareness of dementia and the impact it has on people living with the disease, and on their carers and families. The Barnett family’s experience, sadly, is not unusual. Wendy and Terry have three adult children with partners and four grandchildren with another on the way. Life as they planned it has been turned on its head. Wendy was diagnosed in the same year they took early retirement. Terry closed the wine consultancy he had established after their move to the Yarra Valley - something to keep his lifelong involvement in the wine industry alive as they enjoyed their new-found retirement freedom - and cared for Wendy at home for the first six years. Their eldest daughter moved from Canberra to be close, and their other daughter donated $6000 to PCA research from donations in lieu of wedding gifts. Apart from all the changes and unfulfilled dreams, nothing can describe the heart-ache of seeing their wife, mum and nanna living with the disease, and dying from it. The Barnetts have made the most of their time by travelling to Europe in the winter up until two years ago and travelling locally as Wendy’s condition worsened. Raising awareness of PCA, which often goes undiagnosed, and cam-
Wendy and Terry Barnett - living with PCA and calling for funding for Picture: WENDY WILLIAMSON Alzheimers research. 173700 paigning for increased funding for research is the only way forward, according to Terry who says Alzheimers is where cancer was 30 years ago. “When I was young, if you heard of someone with cancer, there was no hope; now at least we have hope, and in many cases people can recover,” he said. “Alzheimers is still a disease of no hope and no development in terms of
a cure. “You see a lot of things in the media, but we’re at least 10 years away of having any chance (of a cure). “Any drugs we have only treat the symptoms, they don’t cure it, nor do they prevent it, nor do anything for the cause of the disease. Visit www.fightdementia.org.au for information on dementia, including PCA, and online donation for research.
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Catering for all ages and interests, the Belgrave South Community Market is a hidden gem dedicated to promoting local small businesses, emerging artists, makers and designers to the wider community. The market is held once every three months, with an additional bonus market in December for an opportunity to find that unique Christmas gift for a friend or loved one. As Graham Bergroth of the Belgrave South Community House explained, the market is full of inspiring stallholders, food vans and exciting entertainment. “If you are a fan of food, then come along for lunch or dinner,” Graham said. “In addition to the yummy things sold at various stalls there are the food vans with so many foods of different ethnicities from around the world available right here in Belgrave South. “While staying for a meal, there is plenty of entertainment to occupy your interest. We have live music playing at every market from local artists show casing their talent with the acoustic vibe typical of life in the hills. The African drumming group can often be heard echoing through the trees as you approach the site, or it may just be the sound of a chainsaw sculpturing a work of art. The entertainment will continue in 2017 with a jumping castle, face
The Belgrave South Community Market is a hidden gem dedicated to promoting local small businesses, emerging artists, makers and designers to the wider community. painting for the kids and maybe even a little magic! “And if the food and entertainment does not grasp your interest the stalls on show are well worth checking out. There is a variety of products on sale with an array of art and practicality.” The Belgrave South Community Market is an indoor/outdoor market that runs rain, hail or shine. Upcoming market dates are
Sunday November 5 from 10am until 2.30pm and Sunday December 3 from 3pm until 7pm. The Belgrave South Community Market can be found at the Progress Hall at 127 Colby Drive in Belgrave Heights and is always open to new stallholder suggestions. For more information, find the market on Facebook at www. facebook.com/belgravesouthcommunitymarket or phone 9754 2274.
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With a welcoming aroma Nothing says welcome quite like the smell of freshly baked goods mingling with the aroma of great coffee. Throw in warm smiles, greetings from behind the counter, a relaxed atmosphere and the promise of an endless cup of tea, and it equals country hospitality at its best. And that’s exactly what you’ll find at Beechworth Bakery Healesville during their week of 11th birthday celebrations. “We love looking after our customers and giving back to our community,” manager of Beechworth Bakery Healesville Kylie Bray said. “We’re celebrating by making it even more about showing our appreciation of the support we’re getting from our customers and our community.” Starting Monday 9 until Friday 13 October, customers can make the most of the bakery’s famous 10-cent pie sale. Whenever customers purchase a Beechworth Steak Pie they can get a second one the same for just 10 cents. There will also be free bottomless cuppas for a companion or another visit whenever customers buy one bottomless cup, plus every day there is the chance to win one of seven hampers filled with delectable treats and practical goodies. “And, look out, on the week-
end we’re pulling out all the stops,” Ms Bray said. “We’ll have a live kids show called Woody’s World featuring puppets, singing, friends and stories for a highly interactive morning for parents, grandparents and kids not to be missed. “There’ll also be face painting, balloon art, live music, and my staff are all excited because they get to dress up as Alice in Wonderland characters. Baked fresh using the finest ingredients and traditional recipes, Beechworth Bakery’s huge range of hand-made products proudly retain their old world charm. “We like to keep it real and simple!” Ms Bray said. “We pride ourselves on making all our products in the traditional way - by hand, with dedication and love. “This means a lot of hard work, but we believe it’s worth it because you can taste the difference.” But there’s even more to appreciate then just the delicious food. Customers who bring their will be rewarded by receiving up to $1.20 off their coffee. Beechworth Bakery also happily donates their excess food at the end of the day to feed the needy and reduce landfill. Beechworth Bakery Healesville is located at 316 Maroondah Highway in Healesville.
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Sanctuary has the lot on-site Situated on a quiet 10-acre setting, Healesville’s Sanctuary House Resort Motel boasts standard and deluxe accommodation, as well as their fully licensed and much-loved restaurant. Celebrating 16 wonderful years of hospitality this November, Sanctuary House owners Helen and Sam Halim are encouraging customers to head down to the resort motel and discover what’s been keeping customers coming back time and time again. With a purpose-built, fully-licensed restaurant and reception centre seating up to 120 people, Sanctuary House Resort Motel is ideal for functions including birthdays, weddings or special occasions. Boasting a banquet hall style interior featuring lofty beams and exposed polished redgum tables, a la carte provides a traditional dining experience with an emphasis on friendly service and the personal touch. Open throughout the week, a la carte features an Australian style menu with locally sourced products as well as children’s and vegetarian menus. The team at Sanctuary House Resort Motel even have Christmas all wrapped up. “Christmas is coming so it is time to start thinking about your office break up or club Christmas function,” Helen said. “At Sanctuary House we do Christmas with all the trimmings. Just talk to Sam or make an appointment to be shown around the venue and talk about the various menu options available. “And for those difficult to buy for this Christmas; how about a Sanctuary House Restaurant dinner voucher?
Sanctuary House Resort Motel owners Sam and Helen Halim are celebrating 16 wonderful years of hospitality this November. There are also accommodation packages available, including the ever popular ‘Heavenly Healesville’ package which makes a great gift.”
Helen and Sam also wanted to let their patrons know that their famous Christmas Day lunch buffet is on again this year. With a glass of bubbly on ar-
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The 2017 Wandin-Silvan Field Days will again provide an opportunity for exhibitors to present a diverse range of horticultural, agricultural and lifestyle products and services, as well as information and demonstrations, directly to patrons.
There’s something for everyone at the Wandin-Silvan Field Days!
Better than ever in the field Under the keen guidance of President William Anker, the organising committee of the Wandin-Silvan Field Days is busily planning and preparing this year’s event in anticipation of building upon the successes of the past. Now in its 48th year, the committee is looking forward to welcoming exhibitors and visitors from across the country to this significant local community event. The Wandin-Silvan Field Days continues as a not-for-profit organisation, operated and run by a committee of local volunteers, some of whom have a history dating back to the first event. The field days foster community
involvement, with local schools and community groups providing catering and other services as their major fundraising opportunity. The 2017 Wandin-Silvan Field Days will again provide an opportunity for exhibitors to present a diverse range of horticultural, agricultural and lifestyle products and services, as well as information and demonstrations, directly to patrons. Highlights of this year’s event will include an educational and informative interactive display and talks from Black Snake Productions, a pet show run by students from Mount Lilydale Mercy College, the popular ‘gen-
eral interest’ marquee section, which features local regional products and demonstrations of cottage industries, as well as the Yarra Valley Machinery Preservation Society who will give a working presentation and display of machinery of yesteryear. Great cash prizes totalling $750 will also be up for grabs, having been provided by the Wandin Seville Community Bank for the fifth annual photographic competition. Additionally, Port Phillip and Westernport Catchment Management Authority (in collaboration with Melbourne Water), Ribbons of Green (Yarra Ranges Council), Agribusiness
Yarra Valley, Yarra Ranges Landcare Network and Queensland Fruit Fly Awareness will also be working together in a collaborative effort to combine for a display that addresses land management concepts. “Our committee understands the importance of farming in Victoria, and in particular that of the greater Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges, and we are very proud to maintain the tradition of being able to present this major regional event,” William said. The committee actively encourages the participation of relevant exhibitors who are able to support the WandinSilvan Field Days theme. From general
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Artists’ time to explore it By Kath Gannaway
will launch their weekend at Coombe Yarra Valley in Coldstream on Friday night, 13 October with studios open over the weekend of 14 and 15 October from Coldstream through to Toolangi showcasing the talent and creativity of artists working in printmaking and textile art to ceramics, sculpture, painting and mixed media. Plan your Melba studio visits at the Group Exhibition at Coombe Yarra Valley, 673-675 Maroondah Highway, Coldstream, on show from 13 to 29 October. The third stage of Yarra Val-
Following the success of the Maroondah Highway stage of Yarra Valley Open Studios in September, it’s time for the Melba Highway artists to shine! The 2017 event will showcase the work of 57 artists at 47 studio locations along the Yarra Valley’s three highways - Maroondah, Melba and Warburton, providing a wonderful opportunity to explore and experience the life of the valley’s talented artists in their own environment. The Melba Highway artists
ley Open studios features the artists of the Warburton Highway on the weekend of 11 and 12 November, with a joint artists' exhibition at the Waterwheel Gallery in Warburton from 26 October to 14 November. Yarra Valley Open Studios 2017 is a Yarra Valley Arts event supported by Yarra Ranges Council, Warburton/Yarra Junction Bendigo Community Bank and local businesses. Visit www.yarravalleyarts. org.au for studio locations and profiles on participating artists.
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Members of the Mount Evelyn and Yarra Valley Art Society will present their annual art show at Warratina Lavender Farm from Saturday, 14 October to Sunday, 22 October. A wide range of paintings by society members will be on display and available for purchase, along with a selection of unique greeting cards and craft items. The paintings exhibited will include works in various mediums and styles - traditional and contemporary - and there will be the opportunity to meet and talk with some of the artists at various times during the week. The rural setting of Warratina, with its beautiful gardens and cafe, makes it an all-round experience combining an opportunity to enjoy beautiful artwork and enjoy some relaxing time out. Warratina Lavender Farm is at 105 Quayle Road, Wandin Yallock. Phone 5964 4650 for more information.
What makes something precious? When does something become precious for not so obvious reasons? These are the questions that Healesville artist Ali Griffin and goldsmith Tim Peel are asking in their collaborative exhibition featuring at The Memo in Healesville. In a society where money is more important than ever, the aptly titled exhibition ‘Precious’ focuses on discovering what makes an item special to its owner. “It’s the whole conversation about what’s precious and what’s important to you ... we want people to think about what they find precious,” Ali said. “We’re looking to really start a conversation, engage people to think about what is precious to them,” Tim said. The collaboration between the two Healesville artists has seen two different esoteric concepts come together, and despite their differences in background, the two complement each other wonderfully. Connection to memory and the values placed upon seemingly valueless objects are the concepts informing Healesville Ali Griffin’s work. In juxtaposition this concept is
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fires in which she lost her home. Through the palette of black, charcoal, and gold leaf laced sparingly though it, Ali explores the potential of the “stuff” around us, of loss, of renewal, of what is truly precious. “It’s a collaboration of ideas, that these things suddenly became precious to me, melted bottles ... there wasn’t anything precious about them before, but once they were melted they took on a different meaning and connection to me,” Ali said. Precious will be held at The Memo in Healesville until 21 November with the opening taking place on 13 September at 6pm.
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Room for whole family & friends, in style This expansive 6 bedroom home on a half an acre, (2110 sqm approx) enjoying panoramic mountain views. Large living zones & well itted out outdoor entertaining area inc. in ground pool, large bar with commercial bar fridges & taps, pizza oven, BBQ & expansive decking. The kitchen offers walk in pantry, dishwasher, S/S oven & cooktop. Living areas abound with massive lounge room & family room with blue gum loors, upstairs & rumpus room downstairs. The master bedroom has an ensuite with double shower & walk in robe plus there is another powder room and full bathroom for the kids & room to further develop a part self-contained area for other family members. Extras include a 15 x 10m shed with concrete loor & power plus carport, evaporative cooling, 2 split systems, wood heater & gas log ire in rumpus, all bedrooms with double robes & much, much more.
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Bring the horses and the kids Set on a private 7 & 3/4 acres this three bedroom home offers plenty of living space inside and out for the whole family to enjoy. Ideal for horse lovers being situated next door to the Pony Club, the property offers 8 paddocks, 3 stables & 50m x 20m arena. Inside there’s three living zones, 3 bedrooms with BIRs, master with WIR & full ensuite. Log construction and with timber lined areas inside the home offers warm comfortable living with large wood heater plus two reverse cycle air conditioners. An additional kitchenette offers lexibility for those with blended families. Extras include 2 loc up garages, round yards, lots of additional shedding, spring fed dam supplying endless water, 5 kilowatt solar system on the maximum 66c.kwh limit meaning low cost living with negligible services bills. The home is surrounded by shady verandas enjoying aspects to all areas of the garden.
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21 Carter St Launching Place $450,000 - $490,000 Tradies, Handypeople & Those Wanting Space Look No Further! With loads and loads of potential in this fabulous location is this 4 bedroom home offering space for the family and relatives, space for all the cars, the kids and the animals to roam and all within walking distance to the local primary school, public transport and within close proximity to the Warburton trail and local shops and facilities. The home is in need of some TLC, but to the lucky new owner that will reap the rewards of this home it is a gem!
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Magniicent Views & a Glorious Lifestyle Await Modern open plan & light illed living zone of this home captures the picturesque view and the majestic mountain vista, abundant birdlife & gorgeous native gardens. The kitchen has been beautifully designed, quality appliances & the owners had the forethought of including a built in study nook with this being the hub of the home. 3 bedrooms, a study could also be utilised as bedroom 4, a further external room, currently used as a workshop/ art room that could become an added bedroom or guest suite. Spacious main bathroom with oversized shower and the convenience of a separate powder room. The home is well serviced by split system heating & cooling, a cosy wood ire & ducted vacuum. Beautifully designed & landscaped gardens entice you into the property, as you meander through the property of just under half an acre.
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Charming home in a Convenient Location This lovely character home is bursting with charm the minute you wander to the expansive front verandah and overlook your private and leafy secure front yard. Upon entering the home you are presented with gleaming hardwood ď&#x20AC;˘ooring, high ceilings and period features exuding warmth and charm. The lounge has a lovely built in book shelf and entertainment unit which complements the features of the home and the wood ire is showcased on an angular wall. Bedroom 1 is large enough to house a king sized bed, has lovely deep cupboards and bedrooms 2 & 3 are located towards the rear of the house, away from where the family living and noise would be. Externally there is an undercover entertaining area, private and sunny garden sitting area, 1.5kw solar system, a single carport and plenty of extra off street parking with a circular drive.
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Exclusive address for this Family Home! Set on a beautiful allotment of 1661sqm, with a private backdrop of a bush reserve, this stunning family home is set to capture your heart. A lovely and well proportioned home offering the ideal scenario for a large or extended family, with 5 bedrooms of excellent proportions. The master suite is just that, with room for a private lounge, the largest of beds and the bonus of a huge walk in robe and ensuite it for a queen. There is a formal lounge or the ideal set up for a theatre room and a large open plan kitchen, meals and family room. And the enjoyment doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stop here as there is a beautiful in ground, solar heated and salt water chlorinated swimming pool for those summer months ahead!Add to these great features a double lock up garage and ample off street parking for the rest of the vehicles, a modern color pallet and a superb location..what more could you possibly ask for!
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gas ducted heating throughout. Near level land with amazing north facing mountain views perfect for horses, children to play and a big vegie garden. All this within a short walk to bus stops, primary school, café, Warburton Rail Trail and Wesburn Park. Land with an outlook like this is hard to beat. Be sure to phone today as you don’t want to miss out. For more information, SMS 5THECRES to 0428 278 024. ●
RARE EXPANSIVE FIND ARE you looking for more space?
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So come along and design your dream home today subject to council approval. You don’t want to miss out as land like this is often sought but rarely found. For any building inquiries, contact the Shire of Yarra Ranges on 1300 368 333. For more information SMS 4-6WOOD to 0428 278 024.●
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Country Road, take me home… Looking to get away from the hustle and bustle, but not be in the middle of nowhere? Then this property is the answer. Located in sought after Big Pats Creek, just a few K’s from Warburton, is this log cabin home that ofers more than meets the eye. The sealed driveway and beautiful mature gardens welcome you to the property, with the home situated in an elevated position to take in north facing filtered mountain views. Featuring 4 bedrooms, central family bathroom, a very spacious kitchen leading into the huge open plan living area, this home has room for everyone. And, you can relax on the front deck and soak up the serenity with a refreshing beverage at the end of the day. There’s even 2 huge sheds with concrete flooring and power connected. The 6 acres approx. is pretty much cleared with plenty of room for a pony or two. For more information SMS 170BIG to 0428 278 024 FOR SALE $680,000-$730,000 LAND 6.3 acres (approx.) INSPECT Sat 14/10 11-11.30am or by appointment
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Cricket off in style By Chris Anderson With the winter months tucked away for another year, improving weather around the Valley ensured the grounds had recovered adequately from a hectic football season, and with sunny skies greeting our eager cricketers, Round 1 action began in style last weekend. This season sees a different structure of the Yarra Valley Cricket Association’s top two grades. Six teams - Warburton-Millgrove, Mount Evelyn, Yarra Junction, Healesville, Seville and Yarra Glen - will battle it out for the competition’s premier title, the DJ Strachan Shield, while Woori Yallock, Coldstream, Gruyere, Hoddles Creek, Wandin and Launching Place will vie for the RA Finger Trophy. The biggest difference in the structure is that the two competitions will essentially share the same fixture with the team crossing over for six one-day games across the 16-game season. Round 1 saw the first of these cross over rounds occur in perfect playing conditions; and despite the games pitting the teams in the top bracket, against those a tier down, not all results went as expected. The team which probably relished the opportunity to put their skills against the competition’s best was Wandin after a trying year in RA Finger trophy last season, raced out of the blocks with an impressive victory against Healesville. After being asked to bat, Wandin shook off a nervous start, losing an early wicket, and assumed an early ascendancy in their batting courtesy of 123-run, second wicket partnership between Ricky Painter (50) and James Freeman (81). Freeman assumed the role of aggressor, and with an innings littered with 15 boundaries; he contributed 81 impressive runs to the partnership, setting a cracking pace for the Bulldogs. His wicket fell approaching the drinks break, and an opportunity loomed for the Bloods; however, the steady hand of Painter ensured Tim Thorne (30) could assuredly assume his place in another impressive partnership.
The work the top three had contributed allowed the remaining Bulldog batsmen to flourish in the pursuit of late innings runs, and they managed to push the score to an impressive 6/229 after their allotted 40 overs. The Bloods have their work cut out for them in the chase; and, unfortunately for them, their scorecard had that familiar early season rust about it. Plenty of promising starts, but nothing substantial. Although not ripping through Healesville line-up, Wandin ensured regular wickets had the Bloods consistently behind the eight ball. Jamie Elliott (4/31) was the pick of the Wandin bowlers in an impressive group effort. In the end, the Bloods succumbed to the large chase, and regular wickets, to be bowled out for 133, handing the Bulldogs an important 96-run victory. Coldstream proved to be the other big winners of the round, being the second RA Finger Trophy team to trump their more fancied opponent. The Crocs won a classic low-scoring encounter at ‘The Swamp’ against Seville. The home team batted first, and as is the case at Coldstream, especially early in the season, the batsmen found run scoring hard work. Seville possess a hard-working and consistent bowling line up, and led by their captain Matt Hadlum (3/35), and with useful contributions from Mark Prcotor (4/20) and Mark Sandfort (2/26), the visitors were able to restrict the Crocs to 106. Crocs captain Dean Oliffe (32) did his best to keep things on track at the top of the order, while exciting youngster Daniel Whelan (32*) ensured their was a little bit of beef added late in the innings. As much as the Crocs found it difficult to score in their innings, Seville also had their difficulties. Jake McIness (30) worked manfully at the top of the order for the Blues; however a disciplined, and experienced spell of bowling from Leam Doughty (5/18) kept things in check for Crocs as Seville just couldn’t establish the match-winning partnership.
The longer the innings travelled, the more it became clear that the game was set for an enthralling finish. Cameron Laycock (3/37) and Daniel Whelan (2/10) ensured Doughty’s spell of bowling wouldn’t go to waste, and with Seville just two runs short of matching Coldstream’s total, the home side eeked out the final wicket to record a memorable victory. The remaining games in the round fell in favour of the Strachan Shield teams, not that any of the Finger Trophy teams were disgraced, and from these games the lower ranked sides will gain valuable learning experiences into how to bridge the gap. Warburton-Millgrove ensured their title defence would start on a positive note with a clinical victory over Woori Yallock at Warburton. The Burras batted first and showed that they will be again a tough proposition for opposition to bowl to its a lengthy batting line-up. Although it wasn’t a stellar performance with the bat, with no player reaching a half century, but consistent partnerships, and contributions from Ben Lever (43), Tim McKail (40), Liam Barnard (37) and Sean Humphrey (32), ensured a gritty total of 9/189 on the board would be tough to choose for the Tigers. Despite their move back to Finger Trophy, Jackson Wright (3/30) is still amongst the competition’s best bowlers, and if others can chime in, they may my trouble quite a few teams. Woori Yallock made a gritty account for the season in response to the large total, but they never managed the scoring rate that would seriously challenge the total. By the time Stephen Morgan (44*) added some lusty blows to the equation late in the piece, the game had been done and dusted for some time. Slow bowling has been a key to success in recent seasons, and experienced duo Daniel Lever (3/18) and Adam Humphrey (2/12) turned the screws on the Tiger’s and suffocated them into submission. With full credit for batting out their overs, the visitors still found them-
selves 69 runs short of their opposition’s total hen trumps were drawn. The other champions out to defend their title this season are the 2016-‘17 RA Finger Trophy premiers, Gruyere. Their season kicked off with an intriguing match-up against Yarra Glen. Yarra Glen took the leap of faith last season to test themselves against the competition’s best; and despite struggling to record victories, they certainly proved that they weren’t out of their depth in the big league. So this game would point to an early indication of just how big the gap is between the two competitions. Batting first, it was the Glen’s experienced top order of David Brambilla (54), John O’Donnell (47) and Andy Cowan (30) that ensured that the home team would reach a respectable 5/168 when their allotted overs ended. Gruyere gave themselves every chance of chasing the total down, but regular wickets, and a required run rate increasing steadily, they couldn’t keep up with the pace, and found themselves 33 runs in arrears when the end came. Mount Evelyn also began their season in style with a comprehensive victory at Hoddles Creek. The Rovers didn’t hesitate in batting first, and made the most of friendly conditions. The opening pairing of Jesse Fraser (70) and Daniel Giblin (82) elevated the visitors from the word go as a 147run opening partnership kicked their season off in style. Although neither of the pair posted a century, the damage had been done, and Gareth Fraser (48*) ensured the total would be healthy one guiding his team to 3/228. Against a consistent attack, led by captain Kane Jones (5/16), the Wombats were never really in the hunt, despite some brazen stroke play from Will Trotter (36). In the end, Hoddles Creek were outclassed to the tune of 121 runs. In the final game of the round, Yarra Junction were too strong for Launching Place. Launch batted first, and found the
going tough against the new ball pairing of Nick Bark (3/24) and Jesse Cook (2/15). Launch stalwart Stuart Parker made sure his team weren’t to be disgraced with the bat, and his fighting half century at least gave his team a total to defend, albeit a small one at 110. Inadequate it proved to be as the Eagles cruised to the total with the loss of only one wicket. Andy Taylor was the pick of the batsmen with and impressive early season half century. DJ Strachan Shield and RA Finger Trophy Warburton-Millgrove 9/189 (B. Lever 43, T. McKail 40, L. Barnard 37, S. Humphrey 32, J. Wright 3/30) d Woori Yallock 8/120 (S. Morgan 44*, Dan Lever 3/18, A Humphrey 2/12), Mount Evelyn 3/228 (D. Giblin 82, J. Fraser 70, G. Fraser 48*, W. Trotter 3/32) d Hoddles Creek 107 (W. Trotter 36, W. Weir 22*, K. Jones 5/16, C. Witherdin 2/28); Coldstream 106 (D. Oliffe 32, D. Whelan 31*, M. Proctor 4/20 M. Hadlum 3/35, M. Stanford 2/26) d Seville 104 (J. McIness 30 L Doughty 5/18, C. Laycock 3/37, D. Whelan 2/10), Healesville 10/133 (J. Lawry 26, A. Hamer 24, J. Elliott 4/31) def by Wandin 6/229 (J. Freeman 81, R. Painter 50, M. Minney 1/10), Launching Place 110 (S. Parker 54, N. Bark 3/24, J. Cook 2/15) def by Yarra Junction 1/115 (A. Taylor 63), Yarra Glen 5/168 (D. Brambilla 54, J. O’Donnell 47, A. Cowan 30) d Gruyere 8/135 (J. Lusk 4/37, D. Barker 2/29) C Grade Healesville 7/188 (B. Wallace 32, R. Nolan 30 ret. hurt, A. Nelson 4/39) d Warburton-Millgrove 8/158 (N. McDonald 70, T. Wunhym 40, D. Ebbels 2/23, S. Gebert 2/33), Yarra Junction d Yarra Glen (forfeit), Seville 6/158 (T. Bissels 42*, T. Spargo 35, A. DiPietro 30, S. Falkingham 2/29, L. Long 2/52) d Powelltown 89 (L. Long 32, R. Goodinson 13* L. Johnson 4/33, D. Knight 2/17), Mount Evelyn 7/181 (B. Smith 71, D. Westaway 55 M. Oakley 3/34 D. Alderman 2/14) d Wandin 7/180 (R.Smith 58, C.Foden 37, P.Heaphy 2/20, B.Westaway 2/28).
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Little Athletes back on track By Jamie Strudley YARRA RANGES ATHLETICS Saturday was the opening round of track ‘n’ field for the 2017‘18 summer for both Little Athletics and senior AV Shield competition. Fantastic to see the turnout of eager athletes at Morrison Reserve, Mount Evelyn, for the opening round of Little Athletics. Great to see so many familiar faces of our returning athletes and the amazing group of new athletes. The club hopes you all enjoyed the fun, sunshine, made friends and are looking forward to doing it all again next weekend. The senior team were spread between two venues for the opening round of the revamped AV Shield competition. Athletes can now compete at any venue to score points for the club. The club had great numbers at both Nunawading and Doncaster tracks with numerous personal bests recorded. Results will be on the website and Facebook pages when they become available. Next weekend the seniors can compete at Frankston or
Healesville bowlers in sun HEALESVILLE BOWLS Healesville’s No 1 side began the new season playing Blackburn 3 at home on a fine Saturday afternoon. After leading 66/28 at the break, they went on to have a big win 114/60. It was a really good start to the season with our two new skippers, Steve Graham and Beau Simmons, both having big wins. Healesville’s No.2 side travelled to play Eastwood Golf 2
and after a very close tussle got up to win by two shots overall 77/75. Saturday Pennant Healesville 1 - 18/114 beat Blackburn 3 - 0/60: R. Patterson 25/18 - T. Pye 20/19 - S. Graham 33/12 - B. Simmons 36/11. Healesville 2 - 12/77 d Eastwood Golf 2 - 6/75. B. Brookes 15/16 - W. Mays 26/13 - G. Gommers 17/24 - R. Turville 19/22. The Corporate Challenge
Competition kicks off again on Wednesday 11 October when we will have 28 local businesses with three players in each team filling our greens to capacity. Each will be striving to be the winners when the six-week competition concludes. The participants have become so keen they are starting to practice before the competition starts. It all goes well for some good bowling, members of the public are welcome to come along and have a look.
Victory at last Shaun in return
Olivia Twining gets a fast start in Open Women's 100m at Nunawading. 173693 Pictures: ERIKA BEDYN Werribee while the Little Athletics Athletes enjoy the comfort of competing on our home track at Mount Evelyn. Please remember that Little Athletics starts at 9am sharp with warms up 8.45am. Please get there early to help with set-up. For more on the club, visit www.yarrarangesathletics.org. au or check out the Facebook page.
The Under 7s Boys put in the hard yards at Mount Evelyn. 173693
Beautiful conditions greeted all bowlers for the first round of the new Pennant season. In their first game in Metropolitan Division 1, a solid team effort saw the club snatch an exciting victory by one shot over Ferntree Gully 1 at home - 68 to 67. It all came down to the final shot of the match - well done to everyone. Rink scores: B. Woods 18/18; P. Woods 14/21; J. Brookes 24/11and M. Brennen 12/17. Warburton 2 started the new season extremely well winning away on grass against Upwey 2-91 to 78. Rink scores: D. McConachy 23/23: P. Summers 26/22: P. McConachy 18/16 and S. Mahoney 24/17. They play Ferntree Gully 3 at home this week. The Tuesday Midweek side defeated Lilydale 2 at home 71 to 40. Rink scores saw B. Woods, playing his first ever midweek game, winning 28/11; S. Mahoney 21/13 and S. Freestone 22/16. They play Eastwood Golf 1 away this week. The popular Wednesday Night Barefoot Bowls Triples Competition commences on Wednesday 8 November from 6.45pm.
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WARBURTON GOLF WEDNESDAY Stroke and M. McGrann ‘Bag day’ - Shaun Nicholl, won the day with a ‘slashing’ nett 62. This return to form, for Shaun, pleases all those members who play with him as he is a popular member of the club. The runner-up, with an equally impressive nett 66, was Mario De Vincentis. The balls extended to 69. The NTPs went to Ben Lord 9th, Sam Dennis 10th and Garsey 12th. On the golf front, Ossie won the first day of the 2017-‘18 season with a superb 20 points for 9 holes. SATURDAY Stroke and Monthly Medal - Once again, for the third month in a row, one of the graduates from the club's Junior Golf program won the day - and the medal! Angus Smith is taking all before him in his golf, and his nett 65 was more than enough to take home his second monthly medal and the B Grade voucher. A Grade went to Shane Campbell, with a really impressive nett 67.
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CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 7494 - SOLUTIONS Across - 6, Beer shampoo. 7, L-ai-r. 8, Advanced. 9, Fear-ed. 10, S-tres-s. 12, Save up. 15, Re-coil. 17, Clar-inet . 19, Neat. 20, Words fail me. Down - 1, Pear-tree (anag). 2, Is-land. 3, Car-v-es. 4, Spin. 5, Rowers. 6, B-lad-e. 11, Re-cent-ly. 13, (sw)allows. 14, Pun-ish. 15, Rat-tan. 16, Ina-n(on)e. 18, R-are.
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DOWN 1. A repeater found out in the orchard (4-4). 2. Isn’t water, though it’s in it (6). 3. Worries about the number of cuts (6). 4. Revolve round the trip (4). 5. They pull together, though they don’t get on (6). 6. Be hiding the youth in the grass (5). 11. Depend on the money taken in of late (8). 13. Doesn’t stop the swallows heading off (6). 14. Discipline? That’s a joke with his waywardness! (6). 15. Cane the renegade, Brown (6). 16. The silly girl had none on leaving (5). 18. That’s right: are unusual (4).
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QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7494 - SOLUTIONS Across - 6, Altercation. 7, Diva. 8, Nobleman. 9, Mingle. 10, Target. 12, Reveal. 15, Quince. 17, Virginia. 19, Cure. 20, Counterpane. Down - 1, Strangle. 2, Orange. 3, Rabbit. 4, Vice. 5, Enrage. 6, Alibi. 11, Raincoat. 13, Evince. 14, Length. 15, Quarry. 16, Curse. 18, Gout.
CROSSWORD No. 7494
QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7494
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Motoring Buick speedster on show By Kath Gannaway
Car with a past ... and a future - Rob Holland's beautifully restored 1928 Holden Buick on show at Motorclassica. told me the car was marked as never to be registered again. “It had a reputation, nicknamed ‘the moonlight speedster’ because the guy used to do a run every time there was a full moon. “If the cops chased him, he would turn off the lights and because of the jet black paint job, they couldn’t see him.” The car’s clandestine career was no secret in the industry, and Rob said that in 1932 Chevrolet in Australia brought out a ‘commemorative’ car called the Moonlight Speedster. “It was produced in low numbers, and I think they got into a bit of trouble for their efforts,” he said. Not surprisingly, as police were still
being dogged by the original which operated all through the alcohol wars until 1964. When police eventually got hold of the car, they bulldozed it into a local creek, and as Rob says, put ****loads of dirt on it. “It was less than a foot high when I bought it as part of a $200 deal, and it came home in a 6x4 trailer in pieces,” he said. Rebuilding the car was a 12-year commitment, and it was a family effort with sons Jarrah and Storm working with Rob on the car and wife Judy backing his passion through every latenight session in the back shed and with every signing of a cheque. “At the end of the day, you can’t do
something like this without your family, they are the ones who give you the inspiration,” Rob said. He said everything was rebuilt, reconditioned or remade. “Ninety per cent of the car is original parts from when it raced in Brooklands, the rest of it is manufactured to original specifications. The process was gruelling. Twelve months spent on the wheels alone, stripping down six wheels and making 64 spokes for each of them from scratch. Parts had to be carved from wood to be recast as a one-off before being filed, polished and chromed. Once he started, Rob says he had no
choice but to keep going. “You can’t walk up Mount Everest, get halfway and turn around ... you’d be gutted for the rest of your life,” he said. “I’m glad I did it, and it’s fantastic that this car is a survivor.” The beautiful 1928 Buick Speedster is a tribute car in every respect - to Holden’s place in Australia’s car industry, to Rob and his family ... and even to its colourful, ratbag history. Only in Australia! Motorclassica is on at the Exhibition Buildings in Melbourne from 13 to 15 October. Visit www.motorclassica.com.au for more information.
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When Rob Holland was told by an auctioneer that the car he wanted to buy was a two for one deal, or no deal, and that the other car had been buried in a creek, his response was “that should be fine”. Turned out the car, crushed beyond recognition under tons of dirt and ravaged by years as part of a make-shift dam wall, was not just fine, it was the find of the century. What he had was the remains of a unique 1928 Buick speedster with a rip-roaring story to tell. Rob, a Healesville car collector and restorer spent 12 years from around 2000 rebuilding the brilliant red sixwheel equipped, boat-tail speedster classic which this week will go on show at Motorclassica - The Australian International Concours d’Elegance and Classic Motor Show -in Melbourne’s Royal Exhibition Buildings. In its second appearance at Motorclassica, it will represent the 1920s era in a tribute showcase to five decades of Australian-made Holden cars. Rob was unable to resist doing a bit of research into the car’s colourful past and was hooked ... left with no option, he says, but to bring her back to life. The car was made by Holden in Australia for the American market to compete in the Brooklands Time Trials in England. With calculations confirming it would have been capable of 140 miles per hour, there’s little doubt it would have smashed the top speeds being achieved at that time for a productiontype car. It wasn’t to be. Brooklands closed before the Aussie classic got a chance to compete, and in the first of its clashes with the law, police ordered it off the track and banned it from racing. Repatriated to Australia, it was sold to a private buyer who had a need for speed. Painted matte black and with the headlights removed, it was pressed into service for the over-the-border illicit booze trade around Mildura and Swan Hill. It was a thorn in the side of local police for more than 30 years. Rob’s first indication of this part of the story came as he was driving the crushed remains of the car out of Swan Hill. “I didn’t realise what I’d bought until I was stopped by local police who
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