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Chuckles of love By Taylah Eastwell She’s fluffy, vocal and has won hearts in the hills. When Chuckle’s the Kookaburra’s nesting tree was felled in the Upwey Belgrave area in October, her chances of survival remained up in the air. Fast forward a month and Chuckles is an internet sensation - captivating locals with her strength and growth into a healthy and adventurous baby kookaburra. Chuckles’ current celebrity status did not come without help, however. Her chances at life improved tenfold when a rescuer stumbled across her fallen nest and placed the three unhatched eggs in the capable hands of wildlife carer Sue Samphier at Mount Evelyn Nocturnal Zoo on 14 October. Mrs Samphier has posted daily updates on Chuckles to community Facebook group ‘The Hills and The Dandenongs’, where loyal local followers have witnessed Chuckles transform from a tiny hairless hatchling to an independent and determined young bird. The Star Mail caught up with Mrs Samphier to learn the story behind the kookaburra that has captured so many hearts. Continued on page 4 Sue Samphier with Chuckles the Kookaburra. Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS

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The Mount Evelyn community was saddened by the recent passing of local Vietnam veteran and Mount Evelyn enlistee, William ‘Bill’ John Smart. Bill was born in Cardiff, Wales and came out to Australia at a young age with his parents, both World War II veterans. He grew up in Mount Evelyn, attending the Montrose State School and Lilydale High School. At the age of 15 he enlisted in the Royal Australian Navy and after his initial training in Western Australia his first sea posting was on HMAS Sydney. He was with the HMAS Sydney on its first tour to take troops and equipment to Vietnam in 1965. After further training, in 1968 he was transferred to HMAS Hobart and was with them during their patrols and operations off the coast of Vietnam. On 17 June, 1968 HMAS Hobart was attacked by a US fighter jet that later claimed it thought it was attacking the enemy. Two ship mates of Bill’s were killed in the attack, while he was also wounded in action. The following is his recollection of what happened that night from the book ‘Yarra Valley Vietnam Veterans’: “That night is still a sore point with me and a lot of other people. It was 2.15am and we weren’t far from Tiger Island (Gulf of Tonkin). “As it was a quiet night, I went up on deck with Able Seaman ‘Bungy’ Williams to operate the night vision telescope. The next thing they said ‘slow moving aircraft - unidentified’. “So, I went to the night sight to see if I could see it. Then ‘BANG’. It was just an instant ‘BANG’, no lingering explosion, it just stopped quiet, different from the movies where an explosion lasts three or four seconds, it was just a ‘BANG’ and that was it.

“It turned out it was an American plane and he later claimed he thought we were a helicopter. How could you be so stupid? The ship weighs 4600 tonnes and it was a bright night and lit up with the moonlight. So, there was this instant ‘BANG’. “I thought Bungy Williams had hit me because I got a thump under the armpit. It worked out later that I had got a bit of the missile casing, it went under the sleeve gap and hit the bone but it didn’t go any further and the heat of it cauterised it. The only thing that stopped anything else going into the ticker was the sleeveless flak jacket. “So I then looked at Bungy but he was slumped, I soon found out he’d been hit in the back. He fell forward and I picked him up as he couldn’t walk and I had to carry him. “Then the next thing, he’s come around for another go. ‘BANG’ again. It sliced down the hull to where the missile directors were. Straight down, slashed straight through it, straight through the deck. Ray Hunt, he was my boss, he was the chief weapons electrician, he was killed there. “That night on the ship there were eleven wounded and two dead, Butterworth and Hunt. They got Bungy right in the back and he was a long time on the operating table and then evacuated back to Australia.” Bill also later went on to serve on the patrol boat HMAS Ardent and after his career in the navy worked for many years with the PMG. He lived the rest of his life in Mount Evelyn, involved in steam engine clubs and the RSL. He was recently involved in the protests to save the ‘birthing tree’ down along the Western Highway. Lest We Forget. mailcommunity.com.au

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‘Takeover’ retainer By Cam Lucadou-Wells Jim’s Mowing founder Jim Penman paid more than $12,000 to Casey ex-mayor Sam Aziz to help ‘take over’ Yarra Ranges Council, IBAC has heard. Mr Aziz told the Operation Sandon inquiry on 24 November that he was on a $1000-plusGST-a-month retainer for more than a year to advise on installing a like-minded group of councillors in 2020. Mr Penman was happy to spend between $80,000-$100,000 on the election campaign, Mr Aziz told the inquiry. “I said to him that the best way to go ... is for good quality candidates to actually undertake their own fundraising,” Mr Aziz said. “That way they’ve got a stake in the campaign.” Mr Aziz restated that he wasn’t aware of allegedly corrupt developer John Woodman paying about $90,000 towards Mr Aziz’s centrally-managed election campaign for about 20 candidates in Casey in 2016. He also denied that the candidates were chosen for their perceived support of Mr Woodman’s push to rezone industrial land in Cranbourne West - otherwise known as Amendment C219. Mr Aziz couldn’t recall whether he told the proposed Yarra Ranges campaign manager Janet Halsall that Mr Penman would finance the entire campaign like “we’ve had campaigns in Casey”. “It was different with Mr Penman because he was looking at putting wholesale funds up to support a number of candidates,” he told the inquiry. “But when it came to Casey, because the

campaigns were hotly contested, I focused on the strategy. “So however the funds were raised was not something that I got involved in.” Mr Aziz had told the inquiry he was an “expert” in getting candidates elected to council. He was approached by Mr Penman who was “very frustrated” with the council’s administration, he said. He was unaware at the time of Mr Penman’s plans for a sporting complex reportedly being rebuffed by Yarra Ranges Council. At the inquiry, Mr Aziz sought to correct Mr Penman’s reported claims about him in an “absolutely abhorrent” media interview. “I don’t know how he could get the impression that I was a disgusting ratbag who conned him when that was never the nature of our interactions,” Mr Aziz said. “I’ve actually obliged with everything he asked me to do.” He denied Mr Penman’s allegation that Mr Aziz was paid $1000-a-week. The retainer was $1000-a-month plus GST. Mr Aziz’s “assignment” was interrupted by an overseas travel break. “I stopped billing him from that point forward”. Mr Penman wanted to consult with Mr Aziz on other projects such as a “Jim’s Bank”, and invited him on the Jim’s Group board, Mr Aziz told the inquiry. “He was clearly happy with the work and services I was providing him.” Mr Aziz had bought a “family franchise” from Jim’s Group. He later “got out” of it because the business model “wasn’t working for us”. The pair were introduced by Mr Aziz’s

“friend” and then-Jim’s Group chief executive Tino Grossi. In 2016, Mr Aziz instigated an election campaign to elect like-minded councillors on Casey Council. He enlisted Casey ex-mayor Janet Halsall to manage the re-election campaigns of Mr Aziz, Geoff Ablett, Damien Rosario, Wayne Smith and Amanda Stapledon, he said. A new candidate - whose name has been suppressed by the inquiry - was also successfully elected. Mr Woodman and Ms Wreford have told IBAC that Mr Woodman bankrolled the Casey election campaign with between $50,000 and $90,000. Candidates were allegedly supported on whether they were “friendly” towards Mr Woodman’s push for Amendment C219. False invoices for the campaign were allegedly funnelled through Ms Halsall’s mattress shop. According to Ms Wreford, Mr Aziz pitched the scheme to Mr Woodman over lunch at a Chinese restaurant in Dandenong. Mr Aziz told IBAC that Mr Woodman and Ms Wreford weren’t “decision makers” on the campaign. “I supported people that Mr Woodman didn’t even know were coming forward to contest the election. “He was not consulted about the candidates.” Mr Aziz said he organised “strategy and policy that they put forward” and oversaw pamphlet designs. Every candidate was responsible for their own campaign expenses. All held a fundraiser, he said.

Berry lucky to avoid Covid restrictions By Jed Lanyon Peak blueberry season is fast approaching in Victoria meaning there should soon be an abundance of the juicy berry in supermarkets and local farmers markets. While the Australian blueberry season officially runs from July until April, Victoria’s peak season starts a little later than Queensland and New South Wales and it has proven a stroke of good luck in an otherwise dismal year for all. Victoria’s blueberry production is expected to pick up in December and run through until March/ April, meaning that local blueberry farmers are an industry that has managed to avoid the worst impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic to date. Cedric and Cathy Senn of Woori Yallock’s Sennsational Berries are gearing up for the upcoming season and admitted they are “feeling lucky” as Victoria is open for business and tourism again. “We are extremely grateful that we have gotten to this stage after all the hard work

Cathy and Cedric with blueberries ready for picking in the coming weeks. 222392 Victorian’s have done to get us here. We really appreciate it very much as farmers,” Mr Senn said. “I felt sorry for the guys up north for going through what they had to go through, but even they weren’t hit as hard with the worst lockdowns happening here in Victoria.” Mr Senn said earlier in the pandemic when international workers started losing their jobs, there was an increase in people

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A 25-year old man found himself in an awkward situation when his vehicle became stuck in a roadside ditch in Olinda on Saturday night. The man’s vehicle had to be recovered by tow truck after becoming wedged in the ditch about 10.40pm on Saturday 28 November. Drugs and alcohol were ruled out. “Motorists are reminded to exercise caution when driving on familiar roads,” said Yarra Ranges Eye Watch.

Drink driver flees A 21-year old man failed to stop at a Preliminary Breath Testing site in Upper Ferntree Gully last Friday. About 8.30pm on Friday 20 November, the man diverted to avoid the testing site but was later caught by police. When interviewed, the man told police he had failed to stop as directed because he had consumed a “few beers”. According to Yarra Ranges Eyewatch, the man will now be charged with more serious offences as a result of his poor decision. If convicted, he faces a two year minimum loss of licence.

Court results Recent results from Ringwood Magistrates Court hearings of local incidents have been released for November: 49 year old male charged with drug-driving; $200 fine and 12 month loss of licence (offence date October 2019) 43 year old male charged with speeding and drug-driving; convicted and fined $1400 and 12 month loss of licence (offence date January 2020) 32 year old male driver charged with speeding twice (90 kmh in a 60 kmh zone and 121kmh in a 70 kmh zone); convicted and fined $1400 and 12 month loss of licence (offence date May 2020) “As you can see, the penalties for these types of offences can significantly affect your licence,“ said Yarra Ranges Eye Watch. “If you drink or take drugs and drive, we will catch you.

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Arrest over Healesville assault A teen was seriously injured in a carpark at the intersection of River and Church Streets, Healesville on Sunday 23 November. A 22-year-old Glenburn man was arrested last week and charged with four offences, including intentionally causing serious injury, affray and related assaults. He was bailed to appear at the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Monday 30 November. The 18-year-old Diamond Creek boy remains in a critical condition.

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applying to pick berries. “We saw chefs, waiters and bar staff looking for work, they were wanting to come out to the Victorian country and it also would help them with their visas.” Sennsational Berries has been operating for 10 years spread across 45 acres of land of which 25-28 acres is dedicated to growing blueberries where they can carry a total of around 20,000 plants. While the Senn’s also grow redcurrants, blackberries, raspberries and strawberries, 90 per cent of their income comes from blueberries. Locals can find Sennsational Berries in Coles and farmers markets closer to the city, while they also offer farmgate sales. “I think it’s going to be a bumper year. We’ve had one of the wettest winters so far. Right now if they stopped measuring the rainfall, it would have beaten the records for the last five years. It’s all great for growing berries. But it will now depend on how the weather treats us over the next six weeks and then off we go.”

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Chuckles will soon leave the aviary and join the local kookaburra clan. Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS people getting local kookaburras to adopt babies,” Mrs Samphier explained. Equipped with her newfound knowledge, Mrs Samphier waited until Chuckles was a bit bigger and had feathered before opening the bathroom window to encourage local kookaburra’s to adopt her. “She was calling out and the local kookaburra’s came to visit, encouraged by food on the windowsill and tub. They grabbed the food and started feeding her,” she said. The much-loved daily Facebook posts have detailed all the milestones in Chuckle’s life so far - including a video of the very moment she hatched out of the egg, diary entries of when

she put on weight, grew her first feathers, the first time she was taken outside and the time she embarked on her first flight to the top of the cubby hut. A heart-warming video of the local kookaburras perched up on Mr and Mrs Samphier’s bathroom windowsill, feeding Chuckles, touched the hearts of the hills community - receiving 1,529 likes and over 400 praising comments. “I shared on the noticeboard because it was such a bad time being in lockdown and here we were with this great story happening in our lives. We are wrapped that people are enjoying the journey.

When Mrs Samphier went away for a few days last week, keeping up Chuckles celebrity status fell onto her husband, Darren. “I said, you’re going to have to get stuff to post! We spend a lot of time trying to figure out what tomorrow’s post is going to be and what footage we have got,” she laughed. Members of the community have reached out to Mrs Samphier offering financial help with raising the orphaned bird. “I had plenty of offers but we certainly didn’t do it for the money, I told people to donate to the wildlife shelter in Kallista instead. Someone from Monash Uni gave me 100 quite large mice which was more than enough so I haven’t had to buy any,” she said. Having recently moved outside to an aviary, Chuckles the Kookaburra is happy, healthy and beginning to let out little cackles of laughter. According to Mrs Samphier, she is in a “transitional phase” where she is eating less in preparation for flight. She no longer wants to be hand fed and always has one or two local kookaburra companions sitting on the edge of the aviary. “Chuckles has definitely been accepted into the local group. She is learning the local lingo from the local kookaburras. If she was older or from somewhere else they would of killed her, but because she was making little baby chirps they accepted her,” she explained. Once Mrs Samphier is confident that Chuckles is big enough and can hunt for bugs at the bottom of the aviary, she will be released and form part of the local kookaburra family. When asked how she feels about letting Chuckles go, Mrs Samphier was confident the local kookaburra clan would take her under their wings and teach her to forage for food. “As a wildlife carer we do it all the time, it’s actually a sense of achievement. “I’ve felt like it’s a little village raising this kookaburra,” she said. 12472896-HL49-20

From page 1 “They (the rescuer) knew I would have an incubator and rang to see if I would take them. If they’d just been eggs I normally wouldn’t of but there was a hole in one of the eggs and she was chirping and I could see her moving around,” Mrs Samphier said. While birds weren’t what Mrs Samphier would typically take on, she researched and called other wildlife carers in efforts to provide the three kookaburra eggs with the best possible chances of survival. She borrowed the incubator from work and took the three eggs home, where Chuckles hatched the first night. “The second night both the other two hatched out but they only lived for a couple of days. They wouldn’t eat and regurgitated food, whereas Chuckles kept going,” Mrs Samphier said. Mrs Samphier and her husband Darren “tag-teamed” the feeding, which was at 8am, 11am, 2pm, 5pm and 8pm initially. “She had to be fed every three hours so my husband had been setting his clock to make sure he hasn’t had meetings at feeding time,” she laughed. “In the first couple of days, when the other two passed away, she got a little funny with eating and I thought, oh no, we’re going to lose her. I contacted a few people and was giving her probiotics and nutrogel to try and set up her gut. Mrs Samphier told the Star Mail mother kookaburra’s have bacteria in their beak which is typically passed on to the babies and used to break up food, so she initially focused on getting Chuckles’ gut healthy to help with digestion. As Chuckles grew, she was transferred to a brooder with heat and was fed “little pinky mice”. “I then did a lot of research and heard about

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Welcome budget boost By Jed Lanyon and Romy Stephens The Victorian Government has delivered the biggest budget in the state’s history in a bid to boost the economy and assist the state recover in light of significant debt caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s how some of that funding will be used to support the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges: Environment $52 million in funding is set to go to Parks Victoria to upgrade sites in the Dandenong Ranges and many other Victorian locations to deliver new walking trails, new picnic tables and new barbecues. This budget invests in community spaces including upgrades to Silvan Reservoir Park and Dandenong Ranges National Park. $10 million has been set aside for the Yellingbo Conservation Area that will improve water quality, protect critically endangered species, boost tourism opportunities and ensure the recommendations of the VEAC report are delivered. The government will provide $8.967 million to support the Victorian Landcare Program and environmental volunteering. This includes funding for the continued employment of Landcare facilitators who play a valuable role coordinating the efforts of volunteers across the state in Eastern Victoria. Amongst the Eastern Victoria Landcare projects are Latrobe Catchment Landcare Network, Southern Ranges Environment Alliance,

Yarra Ranges Landcare Network and West Gippsland Landcare Sub Network. The State Government has allocated a further $18.2 million to address Victoria’s ongoing feral deer problem. Many local residents and landcare groups have expressed their concerns about this growing issue over the years. The budget also provides funding to build and upgrade 1,447 kilometres of bushfire fuel breaks, providing additional fire protection for townships around forests. Infrastructure In health, $4.5 million will be used to accelerate the planning and design for the Angliss Hospital expansion in Ferntree Gully. Lilydale and Boronia will benefit from a shared $20 million to revitalise town centres as well as receiving upgrades and improvements to local community spaces. Other townships to benefit from this funding will be Altona, Broadmeadows, Frankston, Noble Park, Reservoir and Tarneit. The Olinda Precinct Stage Two project will benefit from $3.4 million, improving access into the Olinda Township and recreation trails into the reserve. Education Education Minister James Merlino said this budget delivered the biggest investment in inclusive education in the state’s history as Yarra Ranges Special Development School is set to benefit from $8.93 million to deliver the next stage of the school’s masterplan. Students at Billanook Primary School will

enjoy better facilities with a $7.81 million upgrade to modernise the school. The Lilydale and Upper Yarra Education Plan received a further $23.67 million to complete major upgrades and new facilities at Yarra Valley public schools. Lilydale Heights Secondary College will receive an $11.3 million boost to upgrade and modernise their science and maths building and technology and arts building. This is in addition to the $8 million upgrade already underway at the school, which will deliver facilities such as a Sustainable Learning Hub, new gym and ‘town centre’. Construction is also expected to start on $5.35 million worth of further upgrades next year. Students and staff at Lilydale High School will enjoy a new library and refurbished classrooms, thanks to a new investment of $6.37 million. Construction is nearly completed on the school’s $5.8 million rebuild of its Zoology Learning Centre and new administration facilities, with works to start on further upgrades worth $3.2 million next year. The State Government is also providing a further $6 million for Upper Yarra Secondary College for Stage 3 of works at the school, which will include refurbishing its library and Block A. The school has already been provided $10.33 million for upgrades, with construction well underway for Stage 1 works and Stage 2 expected to start in the new year.

“As we recover from the pandemic, this Budget is about making our state stronger and fairer,” Mr Merlino said. “It’s why we’re upgrading local schools and delivering the biggest investment in inclusive education, ever.” “We promised to put people first - and as we recover, people will continue to be our first priority.” Shadow Minister for Education and Eildon MP accused the State Government of backending spending to come near the next state election in 2022. “Dilapidated Victorian schools must not have to wait for funding just because Andrews wants to cut a ribbon just before the next election.” Evelyn MP Bridget Vallence said the State Government failed to provide funding to “desperately needed” infrastructure projects such as the Maroondah Highway duplication in Coldstream and for safety upgrades to the Warburton Highway, which saw another collision occur on Thursday 26 December. “While Daniel Andrews and Labor have borrowed billions for city projects, they still arrogantly refuse to spend the Federal funding that’s sitting waiting to duplicate the Maroondah Highway at Killara Road in Coldstream. “They still fail to fix dangerous Yarra Valley roads and have again ignored the desperate need to upgrade Warburton Highway at Seville East where there are regular car crashes and school children struggle to cross safely from the bus stops.”

Third time lucky, Brett’s back in the mayoral robes By Mitchell Clarke Brett Owen has been elected as the first mayor of the new Cardinia Shire Council term. In his 15th year on council, and third stint as mayor, Mr Owen told the Gazette he’s never felt more “positive, energetic and enthusiastic”. The popular councillor announced he intended to take leave without pay from his job as a police officer in a bid to become fully dedicated to the role. He said he was “humbled” to be elected for another term and was “honoured” to find himself in the mayoral position again. In his acceptance speech, Mr Owen explained he was looking forward to working with the new council to achieve results. “We live in the best place in the world Cardinia Shire. Over the next term, our goal is to make it an even better community,” he said. “I’m excited to be back to continue and complete some unfinished business ... I look forward to leading the council as we engage with the community to develop our community vision, council plan, financial plan and the council budget. I’m certain we will have a productive four years together.”

Deputy mayor Jeff Springfield and mayor Brett Owen will lead the first term of the new Cardinia Shire Council. 221889 Pictures: STEWART CHAMBERS Speaking to the Gazette after his win, Mr Owen said he thought his extensive experience on council would be utilised in a time of crisis. “We’ve experienced some really tough times in the last 12 months and I want to play a key part in our community as we recover

and rebuild,” he explained. “Having that experience of 15 years on council and previous experience as mayor, I think I’m well positioned to guide the new council through these times. “We’re now starting to see some positives, so we need to assist our community and local

businesses in the recovery and council can play a key role in doing that.” He said his main goal for the next year was to “deliver projects”. The priorities include adopting an open air policy, completing the unsealed road network and beginning vital road upgrades. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, Mr Owen’s wife, children and father were forced to livestream his appointment from home. His father served as shire president in 1977, when Brett was jus three months old, and again in 1990. “They’re all very proud and have been very supportive, so it was good they were able to watch,” he laughed. Mr Owen, who served as mayor in 2012 and 2016, was the only councillor to run for the dignified position this year. He will be supported by 2019-20 mayor Jeff Springfield, who was elected to the role of deputy mayor over Henty Ward councillor Carol Ryan. Mr Springfield received support from new councillors Stephanie Davies and Jack Kowarzik, while Ms Ryan had the backing of long-stander councillors Collin Ross and Ray Brown.

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Pegging a line for safety By Taylah Eastwell A series of crisp white t-shirts pegged up along the front fence of Gembrook Preschool last week each told their own unique but important story. Taking fabric markers to their shirts, 34 Gembrook Preschoolers aged between four and five each drew pictures of something that makes them feel safe and happy at home as part of the kindergartens ‘Clothesline Project’. The Clothesline Project was created in recognition of White Ribbon Day on 20 November. White Ribbon Day is held each year and is intended to raise awareness and commit to action to prevent family violence. Kindergarten Teacher and Educational

Leader at Gembrook Preschool, Kim Busacca said the kinder team used the opportunity to talk with children about what makes them feel safe and happy at home. “Obviously White Ribbon day brings attention to family violence but as a topic it is a little overwhelming to young children, so we modify the message to make it more age appropriate,” she explained. The children drew pictures of things that bring them joy, including their babysitters, their parents, their friends and their pets. They are also recorded saying to their teachers what makes them feel good within their family dynamic. “Some said they feel warm or they feel special”

“One child said, ‘I feel safe when my dog Duke is by my side’, and even though that’s not specifically family violence it’s still him understanding his own feelings and helps children to understand the difference between when they feel good and when they don’t feel safe,” she said. “Our intention is to convey that we want children to feel safe within their families. Cardinia Shire has high reported rates of family violence so we feel, as a community organisation, that we have a responsibility to communicate positive messages. Statistics from the Crime Statistics Agency show family violence incidents in Cardinia are on the rise, up 15.9 percent from the previous year, with 1,527 reported instances between

July 2019 and June 2020. The children’s families went along and looked at the drawings with the children after classes finished, and community members from Gembrook also commented on the cause. “I had a phone call from a community member saying I’ve just driven past and didn’t have time to stop but asked all about it. Which is good, it means the community are hearing that message,” Ms Busacca said. The children yesterday wore their t-shirts through the Gembrook township, delivered awareness brochures to local shops and enjoyed a picnic in the park in an attempt to raise as much awareness as possible in their local community.

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Business owners Tom and Lisa with kids Levi and Maeve. 208350 customers would share that the brief interaction with the hotel’s staff would be the only human contact they receive for the day. The Grand Hotel is now operating a drivethrough takeaway meal service for locals looking for a restaurant quality meal without having to leave the comfort of their car. “It’s something that we would never had or-

dinarily done ... It’s the only thing we can really do,” Ms McKay-Campbell said. “You drive through the bottle shop and they pass it to you through the car window. You can literally come through in your pyjamas.” As part of their takeaway menu, the hotel has also started cooking regular Sunday roasts for customers.

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A recent survey of the Belgrave community has shown residents hold concerns about losing the variety of local shops and businesses. The Belgrave and Tecoma Township Group conducted a qualitative survey asking residents what their main concern was in the Belgrave Tecoma area in September. Eighty-two residents responded. Belgrave and Tecoma Township Group Treasurer, Karl Williams said the survey went way beyond ticking a few boxes. “The great value of this survey was that it wasn’t simply tick a box and crunch the numbers, there was ample scope for qualitative feedback and for people to elaborate on why they value diversity of local shops and what they fear the most,” Mr Williams said. A report from the Belgrave and Tecoma Township group said that caring for the natural environment has “always been the overwhelmingly important issue for locals”. “I think that concern (for local shops) has been heightened by Covid, particularly as smaller shops and traders found it more difficult to ride out the Covid period,” Mr Williams said. “The other concern was, a survey some years ago showed that 60% of Belgrave Traders were renters. (During Covid) they were subject to their landlords sympathy, some businesses were closed down because of unsympathetic landlords but there were some that implemented a one third deal – one third of rent was still payable, one third was deferred, and one third was waved,” Mr Williams said. Vice President of Belgrave Trader’s Association Billy Crombie said Belgrave residents have been seeing a lot of businesses close down. “The rent on the street is so high. The town gets built up on Puffing Billy, Sooki Lounge and the Cameo,” Ms Crombie said. “Those independent and quirky stores are

This committee will represent the needs and ideas of our communities and work in partnership with Council and the many service organisations supporting community recovery. To apply, visit www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/recoverycommittee and complete the Expression of interest form by 14 December 2020.

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Shire update Introducing our Mayor and Deputy Mayor Beacon Hills Ward Councillor Brett Owen has been elected Mayor of Cardinia Shire Council for 2020–21 and Ranges Ward Councillor Jeff Springfield has been elected Deputy Mayor. Cr Owen is a long-time resident of Cardinia Shire and was first elected to Council in 2005. He is serving his fifth term, having also served as Mayor in 2012–13 and 2016–17 and Deputy Mayor in 2013–14 and 2017–18. Cr Springfield was first elected to Council in 2016 and is serving his second term. He was Mayor in 2019–20. To learn more about our Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Councillors, visit www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/mayorandcouncillors

Tell us how you Imagine Cardinia! Share your thoughts and ideas to help us develop the Community Vision, Council Plan, Financial Plan and Council Budget. Help create the future of your shire. Have your say online: www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/imaginecardinia Join an online info session: Monday 7 December 11am or Wednesday 16 December 7.30pm More info: www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/imaginecardinia Round 1 feedback closes 5pm 23 December 2020.

Better local roads Cardinia Shire Council’s Better Local Roads Princes Highway intersections project is kicking off with the upgrade of the O’Neil Road/Princes Highway intersection in Beaconsfield to a fully signalised ‘t-intersection’. This intersection is the first upgrade as part of a broader program funded by Council ($18.3m) and the Australian Government ($17.8m) to upgrade a number of priority intersections along the Princes Highway in the shire over the next three years.

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Friday 4 – Monday 7 December, 9am–4pm, Cleanaway Resource Recovery Centre, 840 Wellington Road, Lysterfield. Residents must present photo ID as proof of residence. Waste only accepted from residential vehicles and trailers. The event will be run in line with Victorian Government COVID-19 restrictions: www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au More info: www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/dropoff or call 1300 787 624.

COVID-19 update Changes to Victorian Government COVID-19 restrictions came into effect at 11:59pm on 22 November as part of the last step of restrictions on the roadmap to reopening Victoria. For information regarding restrictions, visit www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au

Community Recovery Committee Expressions of interest are being sought from passionate community members to join a community-led COVID-19 Pandemic Community Recovery Committee. The committee will represent the needs and ideas of each of our nine wards and will work in partnership with Council and the many organisations supporting community recovery. To apply, please complete and return the expression of interest form by 14 December 2020. www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/recoverycommittee For more information or assistance completing the form call 1300 787 624.

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Garden help By Taylah Eastwell The devastating images of Mallacoota locals desperately fleeing their town by sea left a hole in the hearts of many local communities, desperate to help in any way possible. We all saw communities and groups across the state rally together – sending hay, water, tools and generous donations of money. Keen gardeners from Emerald University of the Third Age (U3A) decided to help out in a different way, spending lockdown potting seedlings and off-cuts and making plans to deliver plants to Mallacoota once restrictions allowed. These plans finally eventuated on Thursday 26 November, when two trailer loads of plants were delivered by Emerald U3A members to Mallacoota and District U3A group. The plants will be distributed to Mallacoota locals so they can re-establish their gardens with the vegetables, annuals, perennials, succulents, shrubs and trees grown by Emerald U3A members. Organiser of the U3A gardening initiative, Edith Colley, said it was an nice feeling to be helping out in this way. “I think we’ve got a fellow feeling because we live in a fire-prone area and it could be us next time,” Mrs Colley said. “Apparently they’re just starting to get their homes rebuilt and are just starting to think gardens now. Restarting a garden is so expensive,” Mrs Colley said. The group took clippings, with permission, from Emerald’s Nobelius Garden and potted them to grow the plants, allowing a little piece of Emerald to live on in Mallacoota.

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Pet advice It is so easy to spoil our pets during the silly season. We would like to encourage our community - please, keep an eye on your dog’s diet during the upcoming Christmas festivities. We all get excited about the holidays, good food and celebrations. While these festive foods are a nice indulgence for us they are not so good for our pets. High calorie food, such as sausages and the fatty part of the Christmas ham, can pose a dangerous risk to our pets by triggering the serious condition of pancreatitis. Dogs can only tolerate very small amounts of fat and by over treating them with high fat foods it can lead to inflammation of the pancreas and pancreatitis. Pancreatitis is an extremely painful condition and signs of pancreatitis in dogs can include: Poor appetite, vomiting, diarrhoea, depression and lethargy. Unfortunately, there is no easy cure for pancreatitis and treatment is supportive only. It often involves the dog being admitted to hospital for intravenous fluid therapy and pain relief while we allow the pancreas to improve on its own with time and rest. The aim with pancreatitis is to try to encourage dogs to eat as soon as they can (without vomiting) and bland, low fat foods, such as boiled chicken and rice, are offered in small quantities. Once the patient is eating and is more stable, they can be dis-

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aid Mark Menze Animal Aid CEO charged and this bland, low fat diet continued at home for a few days to weeks, depending on the severity of the initial pancreatitis. Some dogs can also develop a predisposition to pancreatitis and need to stay on a low fat diet long term to prevent any flare ups in their future. If you are concerned about your pet’s health, please call our veterinary clinic on 9739 0500. We have an excellent team of vets and veterinary nurses in our brand-new facility who would be more than happy to give advice and see your pet during the Christmas season. While pancreatitis is a condition that can affect any dog at any time of the year it is something to be particularly aware of around Christmas time. Even though it is nice to treat the ones we love we need to be careful our love doesn’t cause them any problems this season.

Jingle Jangle a mixed bag Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey Starring Forest Whittaker, Madalen Mills and Keegan-Michael Key Rated PG Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey is a charming, vibrant family musical with some rough production and muddled morals. Washed-up inventor Jeronicus Jangle (Forest Whitaker) must build something spectacular and connect with his estranged granddaughter Journey (Madalen Mills), or lose everything. Whitaker anchors the film with an elegant, melancholic performance, and Jeronicus undergoes engaging development as he finally accepts Journey and regains his ingenuity and self-confidence. Mills conveys an energetic, assertive presence as Journey, and the film has stunning steampunk art direction and effective foreshadowing. Jingle Jangle is full of hip-hop-infused, Hamilton-inspired musical numbers, with lively staging offset by sloppy camerawork and some poor dubbing. Buddy, a chirpy robot and Jeronicus’s latest creation, is more of a plot-device than a defined character, and Lisa Davina Philip leads an obnoxious subplot as Ms Johnston, a postwoman who aggressively courts Jeronicus.

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Congratulations to Star Mail journalist Romy Stephens, who will be moving on to a new radio role in New South Wales. Romy had been covering covering the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges com-

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LETTERS Do you want litter with that? McNicol Road starts opposite McDonald’s in Tecoma and winds it way down to Belgrave South When McDonald’s first opened there was a lot of community agitation about the affect on the neighbourhood including litter. During the recent lockdown I walked often to the railyard in Tecoma for coffee along McNicol Road. On these walks I couldn’t help but notice

the amount of McDonald’s litter all the way down past Burnham Road. There is now acceptance of McDonald’s being there and I am sure there are a number of local young people who have employment there. However, I believe that they should be doing something about the problem as all this rubbish is unsightly and also is washing down into the local creek. Peter Hiscox, Tecoma

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Staying healthy into 2021 Things are looking up again for Victoria as we move into summer, with the hope of a CovidSafe Christmas and 2021 up ahead. It’s been a long road to get to this stage as Victorians endured one of the harshest restrictions and lockdowns throughout the world, facing selfisolation, loneliness, and being cut off from socialisation. It is important to acknowledge all the lives lost to this virus, the families that are grieving, and the negative economic impact it has had on our livelihoods – not just in Victoria, but all around the world. We should not forget our frontline workers – especially our healthcare workers – who made personal sacrifices to continue caring for the afflicted and the rest of the community. At Hillscene Family Medical Centre, the doctors, nurse and support staff for demonstrated courage and dedication to their jobs as they continued to care for the community during these unprecedented times. As the community moves forward into a Covid-Safe 2021, it is important to recognise there might be lingering effects of the pandemic in communities because of the trauma and hardship we have faced this year. Hillscene would like to remind the Hills community that bulk-billing medical services will continue to be available throughout the Christmas period and beyond. This includes important services like mental health care, for which the practice has a dedicated psychologist. Additionally, Covid-19 has seen that some of the care associated with chronic disease management decrease due to the initial restrictions on face-to-face consultations. Following the Federal Department of Health and Victoria’s DHHS guidelines, general practices like Hillscene moved to Telehealth (telephone

Practice manager Valencia Jayasinghe, with medical receptionist Nimesh Fanando, Dr Love Joy Calaycay, and Dr Olivia Khatharina. consultations) as a primary default. While Telehealth is great in circumstances such as Covid-19 to ensure minimal exposure to the virus and even made it convenient for some patients to consult a doctor, face-to-face consultations are still significant to ensure the overall health of a patient – including physical examinations that are vital in revealing the state of a patient’s wellbeing, and early detection schemes.

Since early November, face-to-face consultations are now back and Hillscene continues to take the proper precautions such as face masks, triaging for Covid-19 symptoms, temperature checks, and social distancing. Staff would like to encourage all patients to resume face-to-face consultations to safeguard complete, continuous, and uncompromised medical care, especially for chronic disease management.

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FAMILY LIVING AT ITS FINEST ARE you are after a home that is versatile and located within a very easy walk to local schools, shops and public transport? Look no further than this family home that has everything you could possibly need! Set on a stunning 1/3 acre (approx.) block with 4 bedrooms, 2 spacious living areas and a dining area plus study nook, this home has it all. Beautifully decorated throughout, there is a spacious kitchen with upright stove and plenty of bench space while kids can sit at the breakfast bar and enjoy an afternoon snack. Taking centre stage is a large wood heater that will keep the winter chills at bay

and a GDH and a split system have also been included for that extra bit of comfort. Outside the rear patio is the ideal place to enjoy a summer afternoon and take in the green lawns that are the highlight of your rear yard. A fantastic studio has been created out of the garage space and contains a kitchenette area, bathroom and gorgeous wood fire. This really is the perfect place for teenagers or an ideal separate space to work from home. A perfect family home in a central and convenient location, look no further than 11 Mt Morton Road. â&#x2014;?

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2021 CALENDAR LOOKS A REAL PICTURE DANDENONG Ranges Community Bank Group is pleased to announce that its 2021 calendar has arrived from the printer and looks great! Chairman of the Group John Waters advised that even through a pandemic, Hills photography enthusiasts were out and about taking some great images. “It has been an extraordinary year and I think people have been grateful that we live in such a beautiful environment. This is evident from the wonderful images that have been chosen for our 2021 calendar. These calendars are mailed out to our shareholders and our customers can collect one from our Upwey, Belgrave or Cockatoo branches from this week,” Mr Waters said. You can also see the images over the coming weeks by going to https://www. facebook.com/DRCBG or /DRCBG or Instagram /bendigocb_dandenongranges. ●

Our new Complete Home Loan… …takes care of you completely. Great rates and 100% offset make the Complete Home Loan one of our most exciting home loans yet! So whether you’re buying your first or next home, refinancing or investing, the Complete Home Loan has you covered. Chat to a home loan specialist today, phone Abi (Upwey), Teresa (Belgrave) or Bruce (Cockatoo) on 9754 1200 or search Bendigo Bank home loans.

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43 Bluebird Ave Cockatoo

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Set on over 17 acres of rolling hills with arguably the most exclusive Emerald address, this stunning solid brick home features phenomenal views and unparalleled build quality for its time. Features include 4 bedrooms plus study, polished parquetry floors, Tasmanian myrtle kitchen with outstanding views, open plan living and dining area with wood heater and access to outdoor entertaining balcony overlooking the acreage and beautiful in-ground pool. The land immediately around the home features award winning gardens with wishing well and BBQ area, and there is separate access to the large acreage paddock. Do not miss your chance to inspect!

Contact: Aaron Day 0407 365 994 Tyson Bluhm 0437 843 820

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Well presented 4 bedroom home on 2.5 acres is within walking distance to the local school. All 4 robed bedrooms are located along the front of the home, the master with ensuite and access to the study. Other features include 2 living areas separated by a good sized kitchen complete with Butlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pantry and access onto the rear entertaining deck with wood heater. Outdoors there is a dam with petrol pump, 30,000 ltr water tank, 40â&#x20AC;? shipping container, 3 car garage and double carport. This delightful home provides the opportunity to grow some of your own produce in a private location still only approximately 30 minutes to the Emerald and Pakenham townships.

Bell Real Estate is proud to present for sale this outstanding Tuscan inspired home on 12 glorious acres in Gembrook. With stunning views over mountains and valleys to Mt Worth, the home has been thoughtfully designed to capture the views with a second storey balcony that also overlooks the acreage and kidney shaped in-ground pool. Other features include 4 bedrooms plus study, 2 bathrooms and powder room, 3 living areas and spa and sauna. Outside there are 7 paddocks all with water and electric fencing, 3 viewing shelters, 3 horse stables with hot wash, a 20m x 40m horse arena, and machinery shed with lock up workshop. Call to inspect today!

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Within a short walk to Belgrave’s main street, train station & Mater Christi College, this gorgeous Hills home just couldn’t get any cuter. Spanning over 2 levels, the home has a new timber kitchen with a stunning oversized island bench, integrated range hood and stainless steel appliances. The lounge is cute and comfortable and with windows that take in the nearby valley, you will truly feel like you have found your very own piece of Hills paradise.

Like a perfect picture, this stunning 20 acre (approx.) property takes in beautiful sweeping valley views that stretch as far as Port Phillip Bay whilst being in the ideal location for horse lovers. Only minutes from Wellington Road & with great access to Eastlink, Monash Fwy & Princes Fwy, the property sits in the much sought after area of Belgrave South, close to the Lysterfield Equestrian Centre & the Dandenong Ranges Horse & Pony Club.

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Glenn Chandler

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Finding a vacant block of land in the Hills is hard – Ideally located only minutes from Belgrave’s main street, train station and local schools yet a world away from the hustle and bustle of city living, this gorgeous vacant block of land on over ½ an acre is the ideal place to build your dream home (STCA). With 2 road frontages, you can enter off James street and enjoy the peace and serenity that surrounds you. Gently sloping, the block provides you with a lovely treetop vista on the edge of the Sherbrooke Forest.

Nestled on top of Roma Parade with a sweeping view of Dandenong Ranges, this spectacularly renovated home is sure to impress. This extensive home is truly one of the best we have on offer, and has been designed and renovated to the highest quality finishes. Carefully thought out and planned by the owner, the sophistication this property offers would make you turn every corner with amazement.

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Olinda Cricket Club have hit gender barriers for six, with the club’s first ever women’s cricket team taking to the pitch for the first game of the season last week. The women took to the field on Monday 23 November against Upwey Tecoma, finishing with 79 runs while their opponents fell 15 runs short on 64. President of Olinda Cricket Club Matt Burgan said the club had been pushing hard to get more people involved and had a strong response this year from women wanting to play. “We’ve sort of exploded and I think we are about two years ahead of where I thought we would be. The club was keen to try and get a women’s side up and was optimistic but realistic given the Covid situation, but incredibly people have responded,” Matt said. Captain of the women’s team, Nikki Burgess said because her son plays cricket, she received the club’s call-out at the beginning of the season seeking kids and past players to get involved. “I said yeah yeah, James will be playing but when are you going to get a girls’ team up. Next minute I had a job, the club said it was something they’d always wanted to do,” she said. Ms Burgess expressed her idea for forming a team in school newsletters and on social media. While it was difficult at the beginning, she soon had plenty of mums and girls from the Dandenong Ranges eager to hit the field. “Once people came and had a hit they realised it is really fun. We’ve almost got enough for two teams which is phenomenal,” she said. “This is a big milestone, it’s been 109 years since the beginning of the club without a women’s team. The club is also excited to welcome back life member Keith Rae, who has returned to the club after 30 years to coach the women’s side.

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Tight finishes for FTGDCA By Richard Millott Tight finishes were the order of the day in Round Three action, with a number of teams benefiting from nail-biting finales to the day. At Lakesfield Reserve, Lysterfield continued on their winning ways after a four-run win over Knox Gardens. The visitors sent the Beavers in to bat first and had early success removing both openers at 2/16. Ant Brolic and Nathan Walsh then joined at the crease, forming the backbone of the hosts revival putting on 125 runs for the 3rd wicket. Walsh departed for 65, while Brolic continued on to eventually be dismissed for 87. With the ball, the Falcons were well serviced by Scott McInerney and Nav Singh, both claiming 3/48 as the Beavers finished at 9/213. In reply, the Falcons started well with Pete Dunlop (37) leading the way from the top, before Jarrod Butcher (31) and Adam Wylde (47) helped continue to push the visitors towards the target. With the ball, Tim Chivers (3/24) and Kyle Gwynne (3/44) did their parts to keep the visitors in check. Needing 19 off the last two overs, the Falcons kept applying the pressure, taking eight off the 39 th over before keeping in the chase to the final ball of the day, ultimately falling short at 7/209. Lysterfield will face Ferntree Gully Footballers at Pickett Reserve next week, while the Falcons host Upper Ferntree Gully. Clint Buckland has settled in nicely at Knoxfield, scoring an unbeaten century in the Knight’s win over Belgrave. The Belgrave top order fired early – Aaron Brunner (39), Jordon King (49) and Jarrod McPhee (51*) all putting runs on the board for the Magpies, posting a healthy score of 4/184 at the end of their overs. The hosts struck early with the ball also, having the Knights at 2/13.

However, Buckland teamed up with Daniel Beyer at the crease, pushing the chase along via boundaries – Buckland reached 101 not out after 12 fours and five sixes. Beyer ended the day on 73 not out with six fours and three sixes. The Knights wrapped up the match in the 31 st over, banking the six points at 2/187. Knoxfield return to Carrington Park to host Ferntree Gully, whilst Belgrave travel to Johnson Park. Eildon Park registered the six points after a close match against Monbulk. The Panthers took first use of the crease, with Ryan Williamson (32) leading the charge with the willow against the Hawk bowlers alongside a number of contributions towards a total of 151. Aaron Powell claimed 3/33 to be best of the bowlers for Monbulk. In reply, Aaron Bermingham (43) and Jason Fraser (37) put the Hawks in a great position to claim the points at 2/73. However, Jake Evans entered the attack to turn the match on its head, claiming 5/33 as the push towards the target faltered. The Hawks were dismissed on the final ball, the score standing at 145 with the Panthers six-run victors. Eildon Park now travel to face Upwey, whilst Monbulk return home to play against The Basin. Upwey claimed the points over Ferntree Gully at Wally Tew Reserve. The Blues toiled hard against the Tiger attack, with Paul Jefimenko (39) opening by example early before Jason Kilby (35) added to the Blues tally to end at 8/171. The Tiger reply saw efforts from Andrew Evans (31) and a half century to Jack Waters saw the score at 4/130. The Blues shared wickets around, however the visitors were able to do enough to reach the required target, reaching 7/172 at the end of the 39 th over.

Upwey play host to Eildon Park, whilst for Ferntree Gully they travel to Carrington Park to play Knoxfield. The Basin now top the ladder after Round Three after registering a victory over Johnson Park. The Sharks elected to bat first and had a number of contributions in a team score of 9/130, however the Bears bowling attack, lead by Jake Sherriff claiming 5/16 from his eight overs, restricted the Sharks. The Bears were made to work for the result, with Blake Walter (67 not out) the mainstay of the innings - despite a rampant Mitch Ley on the attack with the ball. Ley would end with figures of 4/28, however the Bears would end the day with the points, reaching 6/131. The Bears now travel up the hill to face Monbulk, whilst Johnson Park play host to Belgrave. Ferntree Gully Footballers remain just outside the top four after a win over Upper Ferntree Gully. The Griffens took to the crease at Dandenong Club Oval, with Amal Mahathelge leading the scoring with 36. For the Kings, Tom Roleff lead the way with the ball, claiming 3/39 as the visitors posted 8/170 from their overs. In response, the Kings were able to put together contributions up and down the scoresheet, however a steady flow of wickets to the Griffens restricted the hosts’ chase, ending up all out for 137. In Decoite Shield, St Johns Tecoma continued on their winning ways, accounting for Rowville at Talaskia Reserve. The Saints paced well with starts throughout the top order ensuring a steady flow of runs, whilst with the ball, Alex Walker claimed 3/35 for the Hawks to restrict the hosts to 189. The Hawks’ reply was equally well paced with starts to keep the scoreboard ticking, however a flow of wickets – lead by Andrew

Wilson’s 3/38 – kept the visitors at bay, dismissing the Hawks for 131. The Saints travel to South Belgrave in a topof-the-table matchup, whilst Rowville play host to Mountain Gate at Seebeck. At HV Jones, Olinda posted consecutive wins in an arm wrestle with Mountain Gate. The Gators batted first, with Mitch Goddard (53) leading the way for the hosts after being 2/7 early. The recovery saw the Gators post 6/145 from their overs. An early breakthrough in the Blood’s chase brought Michael Hyett to the crease, notching up 40 to lead the visitors with the bat. Olinda reached the target with three overs to spare, ending at 5/146. Olinda host Knox Gardens next week, whilst Mountain Gate travel to Rowville. South Belgrave registered a win over Knox Gardens at Knox Gardens Reserve. The Falcons batted first, pacing themselves over the innings to be all out for 156. Likewise, South Belgrave continued to pace their reply, reaching the target score at 6/160. South Belgrave will host St Johns Tecoma in Round Four, while the Falcons travel to Olinda. NORM REEVES SHIELD – PROVISIONAL LADDER (AFTER ROUND 3) THE BASIN – 18PTS (2.489%) UPWEY – 18PTS (2.164%) LYSTERFIELD – 18PTS (1.411%) MONBULK – 12PTS (1.336%) FTG Fooballers – 12pts (1.166%) Knoxfield – 12pts (0.830%) Johnson Park – 6pts (0.933%) Eildon Park – 6pts (0.842%) Ferntree Gully – 6pts (0.771%) Knox Gardens – 0pts (0.774%) Upper Ferntree Gully – 0pts (0.708%) Belgrave – 0pts (0.228%)

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Monbulk bowlers back on track after Covid disruption By Jenny Holmes The disruptions to the bowling season have been similar to other sports, but Monbulk bowlers are starting to get back on track now. Monbulk Bowling Club’s Tuesday pennant saw all Monbulk sides take on Berwick at home in perfect conditions. Monbulk 1 Monbulk 1 struggled against some good bowling from their opponents and went down 78 to 56. Richard Cookson’s team had a fluctuating game and were six shots down after six ends. They then moved within one shot three ends later. However, they then dropped a number of multiples and lost 26 to 18. Ivan Baric’s rink led by two shots after six ends. They then lost 13 of the last 15 ends to go down 36 to 14. Eric Markham’s rink began well and led by six shots after two ends. They then lost five of the next six ends, to trail by four shots after eight ends. The team then lifted its game to win 10 of the next 13 ends to win convincingly 24 to 16. Monbulk 2 had some close matches with Berwick and were able to claim victory with a good win on Alan Hamilton’s rink. They were eight shots in front after nine ends and kept the pressure on the opposition by dropping no more than one shot on any end to win 22 to 8. Graeme Goller’s rink was down by eight shots with four ends to play and they stormed home to go down by just one shot, 17 to 16. Mike Harris’ team had a close contest right through the game with only a few shots separating both teams. They eventually went down by two shots, 18 to 16. This gave Monbulk 2 overall victory, 54 to 43. This Saturday was also the first pennant round of the Saturday pennant season. Monbulk 1 Monbulk 1 travelled down to Ferntree Gulmailcommunity.com.au

Craig Ward puts down one of the last bowls of the day to help his rink to a win. Picture: SUPPLIED ly. Still in the Covid restrictions, bowlers couldn’t use the clubroom and played right through without a break. There was social distancing and no shaking hands or handling other bowls, but at least bowlers didn’t have to wear masks outside. The games were played on their woven carpet, which looks the same as the Monbulk top green and runs just as fast and wide – sometimes. But, the changing wind proved to be a challenge. Overall Monbulk won on three rinks but the combined score was not enough to beat Ferntree Gully. On the aggregate board Monbulk lost 82 to 78. Brian Smith’s team had a close game with the lead changing several times. Ferntree Gully had a good run in the second half, picking up five ends in a row to put them eight shots in front, when Monbulk picked up a five shotter. Going into the last end, Monbulk was down 19 to 17. That’s when they picked up a three to win the rink 20 shots to 19. Richard Cookson’s team had the closest game. They were five shots all on the fourth end, 10 shots all on seventh end, 19 shots all on 14 th end, 21 shots all on 18 th end and 23 shots all going into final end where Monbulk picked up one. Throughout the game Monbulk dropped a four, five and seven. It also picked up a four

and three three’s, a five and a seven. Monbulk won 12 ends and lost nine. At one stage Monbulk got out to a five shot lead then dropped the painful seven shotter. The next end they came straight back with three shots, winning the rink 24 to 23. Geoff Petersen’s team also won 12 ends and lost nine. They dropped a four-shotter on the second end but won a few early singles to stay close. Then, on the eighth end, Monbulk took over the lead with a 3-shotter and did the same on the following end. From there, Monbulk stayed in front for rest of match and won the rink 18 shots to 14. Ivan Baric’s team struggled in the changing wind conditions, taking some time to find the right length. Going into the fifth end, Monbulk was nine shots down and not on the board. In the middle of the game Monbulk switched to long ends and had a run of winning ends to get within four shots of the lead. Ferntree Gully won the mat and went back to shorter lengths. Overall, Monbulk won 11 ends and lost 10, but the losses included a three, four, five and a seven. That was way too many clangers, while the winning multiples included just two three’s. Monbulk was six shots down with two ends to go and well within the contest when they dropped the 7 shot clanger – ouch. Technically, you could say that the wind had its wicked way with the Monbulk bowls. On the last end Monbulk rallied to pick up three shots but not enough to prevent the loss 26 to 16. Monbulk 2 Monbulk 2 played at home against Ferntree Gully. The Monbulk 2 side was undefeated last season and has gone up a division. The pressure is on now to maintain the good record. Ferntree Gully played two of their teams with a player short. That definitely gave Monbulk an advantage – but they still had

to make use of that advantage – there are no gimmees in bowls. Eric Furby’s team struggled in this first match back. With two ends to go they were seven shots down. Then they won a four and then a 1 – a good rally but not enough to avoid the close rink loss 22 to 20. Overall, Monbulk won nine ends and dropped twelve. Graeme Goller’s team was the standout performer. It was a close start with eight shots all on ninth end. But, after that Ferntree Gully only won three singles – Monbulk won 14, with three three’s and two four’s. Monbulk won the rink 31 shots to 11. Monbulk’s team was: Ron Sheppard as Lead, Don Barnetson as Second, Jim Anderson as Third and Graeme Goller as Skip. Norma Clerke’s team had a tight battle in the front half. They were five shots all going into the seventh end, eight shots all on the11 th end and nine shots all on the 13 th end. Ferntree Gully gained control and won the back half, with Monbulk losing 18 shots to 12. Case Broekhof’s team was three shots all going into sixth end but then picked up a strong four-shotter. After that, Monbulk stayed in front, grew the lead, picked up a five, a four and two three’s. Monbulk did drop eight ends on this rink but only one three shot clanger, finishing strongly 30 shots to 14. Monbulk 3 Monbulk 3 played at home against Donvale in the new-look six-a-side competition. This Spring competition has each side comprising two teams of three bowlers, each with two bowls. The game is shorter this year, just fifteen ends, starting at 10 am and finishing by 1pm. Allan Brooke’s team dropped more ends than Donvale but picked up some crucial multiples. Monbulk won the rink 18 to 13. Doug Elliott’s team didn’t drop anything more than a two and also won nine of the 15 ends. Overall, Monbulk won the rink 20 shots to 10. Tuesday, 1 December, 2020

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