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Garden blossoms By Taylah Eastwell

Vaughn Greenhill, Phillip Johnson, Acting Premier James Merlino, Tim Wilkinson and Wes Fleming.

Phillip Johnson at the site where his award-winning garden will be re-created. Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS plants also on the list to be planted, including the Wollemi Pine and slender tree ferns. “This garden has got a big connection to so many people around the world and I hope to inspire people to do the best environmental practice. Learning things about this garden will inspire people as to how they can build their own garden to support biodiversity with plants, which is really energizing,” he said. The garden will be powered by solar power, while water will be collected off the rooftop of a Parks Victoria building.

“I’ve partnered with local tafes and education providers to allow students to be a part of the build. They will be researching and learning about maintenance, horticulture and sustainable design,” Mr Johnson said. The $2.8 million in funding is in addition to $1 million the state had already given to the project, with philanthropists raising the remaining $340,000 towards Mr Johnson’s vision. Monbulk MP James Merlino said “the construction of a permanent garden will be a massive drawcard for the Dandenong Ranges and

will attract visitors from around the country and the globe”. “This was such a monumental achievement - the first and only Australian garden exhibit to win the Gold Medal and Best in Show at the prestigious Royal Horticultural Society Chelsea Flower Show,” Mr Merlino said. Mr Johnson said Parks Victoria are putting methods in place to control visitation numbers to make the visit a “special experience” for tourists and locals alike. “I wanted something that people can visit not just at cherry blossom time, its about bringing people here but spreading it around throughout the year,” he said. The garden will also be viewable online through a digital platform and is currently going through the planning stages with Yarra Ranges Council. “We are growing plants as we speak, sourcing materials, all the components are happening. We plan to start implementation at the end of this year,” Mr Johnson said.

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When Phillip Johnson received a personal call from Acting Premier James Merlino last week, he hung up the phone “over the moon”. The Olinda landscape designer received news that the State Government would contribute the final $2.8 million needed to allow his plans to construct a sustainable Australian garden at Olinda’s former golf course to go ahead. “It was a dream come true. I have been trying to make this happen for nine years now,” Mr Johnson said. The garden will replicate the design that won Mr Johnson and his collaborator Wes Fleming the prestigious title of Best in Show at London’s Chelsea Flower Show in 2013. “My whole goal was to bring it back to Victoria and what more of an appropriate location to be in than Olinda because this is where my inspiration came from. To bring that full cycle back home to the Dandenong Ranges and Yarra Valley is a great and very important thing to me,” he said. “The garden is 20 times the area of the original garden I designed in London. The Dandenongs are renowned for incredible national parks and gardens but there is a lot of exotic plants, like rhododendrons. I wanted to design something that inspires people how important our vegetation from our country is, so they can look and think, ‘wow, I can grow this’,” Mr Johnson said. Mr Johnson said the garden will include a bushfire prevention system that will provide “over 1 million litres of water for access by the CFA”. “Part of the design strategy was to make sure a helicopter could suck out water from a certain point,” he said. The garden is set to feature over 426 Australian plants, with many rare and endangered

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Swimming to save lives By Taylah Eastwell Rob Larson once felt like he was drowning in himself. Now, he is swimming to save lives. The Cockatoo man is taking part in Laps for Life, backstroking and free-styling his way to the end of the swimming pool lanes overand-over again in order to raise awareness and funds for mental health and suicide among young Australians. By raising money, the 28-year-old will be helping ReachOut, an organisation delivering digital mental health and wellbeing programs to support young people through tough times. But the strength and determination required for the challenge hasn’t come easy for Mr Larson, who admits he has been inspired to help others after dealing with his own demons. “Seven years ago, I thought I had it made. I thought my life was going to be great, chasing down an athletic career as a coach or personal trainer. And then I had my first psychotic episode,” he said. “I was arrested half-naked in Yarra Junction and driven to hospital. Mr Larson claims the police officers who delivered him to the hospital were less than sympathetic about his distress. The next thing he knew he woke up scared and afraid, “with no one but [his] demons”. When Mr Larson was discharged from hospital, he recalls feeling “broken, fragile and defeated”. “I went home with my new suitcase and my new diagnosis, and just felt like this object in the living room staring out the window but no longer participating in life. I was just a mental illness, no longer a human being because I was so shameful and all my identity had been stripped from me,” he said. Mr Larson said he sat around for a long time, before joining his brother at Gembrook Footy Club training sessions.

Rob Larson is swimning to help change lives. “Gembrook Footy Club moved mountains for me. I started getting involved and played my first ever team sport in my life. I didn’t believe in it beforehand, I had no team spirit,” he said. But just as Mr Larson felt he was “out of the darkness”, he ended up suffering another

episode, but this time it led to a turning point. Mr Larson reached out to the Victorian Mental Illness Advocacy Council, who advocated for him to have his Compulsory Treatment Order overturned. He was instead placed in a community-based help service rather than being “locked up“ in hospital.

“My life changed in that moment. It was powerful, I had achieved something, I was worthy of help.” From there, Mr Larson went back to Chisholm Tafe and studied a dual certificate in mental health, alcohol and other drugs, with the help of a scholarship he received through the Caroline Chisholm Foundation. Now, he is a mindset coach, sharing his insights, reflections and experience to help others unlock the potential to live a purposeful life without limits. “I had a win, and now I am here trying to make a difference, sharing my voice to make noise for the voiceless, the powerless, the broken dreams and futures cut short,” he said. “One of the biggest things that tore the pages out of the old story and began writing this new one was changing the narrative. You have the power to change your story, you don’t have to keep writing the same book. Mr Larsons advice – talk to your kids, talk to their school, talk to their coaches. “Positive self-talk is a massive thing. The voice in your head that is telling you that you can’t, you are not good enough, that you’ll always fail, that you’re broken, needs to change to ‘I am worthy of love’, ‘I am enough’, ‘I am capable of incredible things’,” he said. “If you are passionate about it, there is a reason you are doing it – and that’s why I am swimming these laps,” he said. He has currently swum 428 laps totally 15.55km. To donate or read more about Mr Larson’s fundraiser, head to https://www.lapsforlife.com.au/fundraisers/roblarson/laps-for-life/. Anyone experiencing mental health difficulties or needing to speak to someone can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or the Sane Australia Helpline on 1800 187 263.

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Crime on the rise By Jed Lanyon Crime in the Yarra Ranges jumped 3.4 per cent compared to the previous year according to the latest data from the Crime Statistics Agency (CSA). In neighbouring Cardinia Shire offences were up 13.7 per cent. In Yarra Ranges there were 6370 criminal incidents in the year to 31 December compared to 6163 in 2019. Lilydale led the way as the suburb worst impacted by crime recording 20.2 per cent of all Yarra Ranges crime with 1291, incidents up from 1196 the year prior. Lilydale was followed by Mooroolbark (830), Chirnside Park (551), Kilsyth (437), and Healesville (305), with Lilydale and Chirnside Park experiencing an increase in crime. Of the 6370 incidents, 40.2 per cent remained unsolved, while 26.5 per cent resulted in no charges being laid compared to 33.3 per cent where charges were laid. Public health and safety offences was the most common offence with 713 incidents compared to just one teh year prior, thanks to Covid-19 related breaches under the Chief Medical Officer’s directions.

The second most common offence was theft from a motor vehicle (664 incidents), criminal damage (504) and then breaches of family violence orders (499). Crime in the Yarra Ranges was most likely to occur in and around the home with the house, driveway/carport and the front yard making up three of the top five locations for incidents of crime. The second most common location for crime was streets/paths/laneways which saw a 59.1 per cent increase year-to-year. Across the state, The number of criminal incidents recorded by Victoria Police in the year to 31 December 2020 was 403,689, up 0.3 per cent from 402,318 incidents recorded in the same period last year. The number of offences recorded by Victoria Police was 548,354. This is up 2.3 per cent from 535,952 offences recorded in the same period last year. Overall, there was a 9 per cent increase in family violence incidents reported to police in 2020. This study found that the actual average monthly numbers for family incidents were higher than forecasted and the numbers of current partner and parent/child relationships in family incidents was higher than forecasted.

Cardinia Shire Cardinia’s criminal offences were up by 13.7 per cent. The total number of breaches of family violence orders was 949 compared to 766 public health and safety offences. Cardinia saw a rise of 9.8 per cent in family violence incidents, with reported incidents going from 1412 in 2019 to 1550 in 2020. “Any increase in family violence offending is incredibly concerning to police, however it is important to note that the increase seen in Cardinia is in line with what police saw across the state,” Cardinia Local Area Commander Inspector Dee Dummett said. “This increase would undoubtedly have been impacted by the restrictions associated with the coronavirus pandemic however may also reflect an increased community confidence in reporting to police.” Criminal incidents in Cardinia increased from 5,257 to 5,844, an 11.2 per cent rise on the 2019 calendar year. While many of the incidents were related to Covid-19 public health and safety breaches, the second highest was steal from a motor vehicle. For more information visit: https://www. crimestatistics.vic.gov.au/

Community rallies for grieving family By Danielle Kutchel The community has rallied behind a grieving Cockatoo family, donating $2000 to help cover grocery bills as they lay their father and husband to rest. Berwick business New York Barbers held a fundraiser on Saturday 13 March to assist the family of their employee Willow, who lost her father Jamin Swaneveld in a tragic motorcycle accident in Emerald on Saturday 6 March. The business pledged to donate profits from the day as well as money donated by patrons. Mario Fallace, owner of New York Barbers, said he was “really pleased” to have been able to help Willow and her family. “This will make a massive difference. I put it into Coles vouchers, so their groceries are taken care of for a few months now,” he explained. “It will take a bit of the pressure away while they find their feet. Sadly, it doesn’t bring dad back, but it takes away that added pressure.” He said the turnout was also pleasing, with patrons dropping in from as far away as Belgrave. “We had complete strangers who weren’t even in for a haircut come and put money in. The people I spoke to came for him (Jamin), they said he was a gentleman of the community.” Mr Fallace said Willow had been “overwhelmed” by the gift. “It’s the least we can do,” he said. “We’re keeping an eye on her.”

Police seized drugs, cash and drug paraphernalia after a raid on a Cockatoo home last week. A 34-year-old man was intercepted riding his motorbike without registration plates on Burwood Highway in Ferntree Gully on Tuesday 16 March. A search of the man revealed drugs and drug paraphernalia. Officers attended the man’s Cockatoo home just before 4.30am on Wednesday morning, where further cash, drugs and paraphernalia were found. The man was charged with trafficking a commercial quantity of methylamphetamine, trafficking methylamphetamine, possessing methyl amphetamine, negligently dealing with proceeds of crime, dealing property suspected to be proceeds of crime, stating a false name when requested, committing an indictable offence whilst on bail and unlicensed driving. He was remanded in custody to appear before Melbourne Magistrates Court on Wednesday 17 March.

Teens arrested A teenager from The Patch has been charged with various offences following a spate of aggravated burglaries and car thefts over the past month. Officers arrested a man and three youths in an allegedly stolen car in Cranbourne on Wednesday 17 March, following a range of offences committed across Eastern and South Eastern suburbs - including Belgrave and Sassafras. The 16-year old boy from The Patch was charged with 14 aggravated burglaries and theft of motor vehicles, 12 theft from motor vehicles and six counts of intentionally exposing an emergency worker to risk by driving. He was remanded in custody to appear at a children’s court at a later date.

Hoon fails to check mirrors A P-plate driver failed to see a fully marked Knox Highway Patrol vehicle sitting behind him before smoking up the tyres. The 25-year-old male was observed deliberately causing his vehicle to lose traction on Glenfern Road in Ferntree Gully about 7.30am on Wednesday 10 March. The thrill of the moment was dampened somewhat for the man when police offered to store his vehicle securely for 30 days at a cost of $878.

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Mario Fallace pledged to donate his shop’s profits on Saturday 13 March. 231300 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS

A quote in a story published by the Star Mail last week under the heading “Basketball cost concern“ was incorrect. The quote read “Item 13.1 said confidential item regarding extra funding for the State Basketball Complex. That sent the alarm bells off. Why was it bloody confidential?“. The confidential item was in fact listed as 13.1 Knox Basketball Inc - Request for Extension to Financial Assistance (Confidential). The item concerned a private commercial information in relation to Knox Basketball Inc, not the state Basketball Complex. The Star Mail did receive a response from Knox City Council regarding where in the budget the $25 million in funding for the State Basketball Centre could be found. The $25 million contribution was budgeted over two financial years. $12.5 million was listed in the 2020-21 Budget under the Capital Works program (Section 4.5).

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THE LOWDOWN Q&A 1. What is your karaoke song? Gangsters Paradise. Only because I can’t sing to save my life, so rapping seemed like a safer option! 2. What something most people don’t know about you? That I can talk and sing without my mouth opening. I used to tell children it was a little man that lived inside me. They believed me for quite some time! I love seeing people’s reactions when I do this. It’s one of surprise, amazement & horror......!! 3. What’s your favourite thing about working at The Patch Store? All the lovely, loyal, crazy customers and work crew. It’s such a nice cozy place where I think everyone feels welcomed. We all like to catch up & have a giggle. 4. What is your favourite show on the tele ? Last one I got into was The Queen’s Gambit. She was such an interesting character. Loved the 70’s clothes and sets. 5. What is your favourite movie? I’m not sure if it’s my favorite movie but I just have a great memory watching it. I was in Canada and friends had emailed me to go and see this film. Little Miss Sunshine. So I went off all by myself. It was the first time I’d been to a cinema alone. I laughed to myself so much uncontrollably. I was crying in the end too. I had to sit in the cinema and fix myself up before leaving!!! I loved that people knew it was my kind of film. But I was a bit sad that I couldn’t laugh hysterically with everyone! 6. Which six guests, dead or alive, would you invite to a dinner party? The very missed Robin Hayne, Anthony Boudain who would hopefully take us all to a crazy food location, Paulo Nutini for eye candy and some tunes, my Ma who’s always up for some food and fun. My grandparents and my part-

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Corin Sidell. 229684 ner. Skip the kids, they are too fussy! 7. Last book you read? The Wife and The Widow. It’s a psychological mystery/thriller. Great twist in the end. I’m hanging for my Mum to finish it to discuss the twists. My sister told me to read it and I could not put it down. I read it in any little moment I could! 8. If you could go anywhere for a holiday (if COVID was not an issue) where would you go? I haven’t made it to Italy yet. That is somewhere I need to go. The food is what I’m most

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Yu-gi-oh! Many of us grew up watching classic anime like Yu-Gi-Oh! in the mornings. You can do so again but at any time of the day thanks to Netflix. It’s time to duel!

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Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS excited about. I’m sure the scenery would be lovely too. 9. What is your favourite spot in the Dandenong Ranges or the Yarra Valley? The Patch store of course! And the lovely forest walks. We try to go once a weekend. I really enjoy the loop tracks in Ferny Creek and Olinda. 10. What is the best concert you have been to? I love music concerts. Again, I’m not sure it was my favorite artist but Michael Franti was really entertaining. He was pretty cool and came out in the audience and gave us all hugs! Not many rock stars get that involved anymore.

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GPs begin vaccine roll-out By Taylah Eastwell A number of GPs across the Hills and the Yarra Valley will begin administering the Covid-19 vaccine from this week. More than six million Australians will become eligible for the first-round of the jab, with over 1000 GP’s across Victoria preparing to start vaccinations. Phase 1B of the rollout comes into effect from Monday 22 March, with those over 70, healthcare workers and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people over 55 the first in line for the jab. Younger adults with an underlying medical condition or disability and critical high-risk

workers such as defence, police, fire, emergency services and meat processors are also eligible. The news comes after a list of GP’s set to administer the vaccine was made public on Wednesday 17 March, sending GP’s into mayhem across the state as people tried to book in for their shot. The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners President, Dr Price said the announcement was a huge step forward in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic. “I know all GPs would want to be able to vaccinate their patients – this is what we do. Most Australians will get the AstraZeneca vaccine and many will want to be vaccinated by their usual GP, if they can. That makes sense

because most Australians go to their GP for their other vaccinations and many will do just that for their COVID-19 vaccine. Dr Price also reiterated calls for patients to treat general practice staff with courtesy and respect. “Once again, I urge patience and understanding from anyone contacting general practices in the first weeks of the rollout,” she said. “I appreciate that you want to have your vaccine appointment booked as soon as possible, but please remember that receptionists and administrative staff are doing their best in very trying circumstances. Many practices will already be going through their patient records to identify who is eligible and these practices

will reach out to their usual patients to book in an appointment.” The Star Mail attempted to contact several local GP clinics about the rollout but all declined to comment. Local clinics offering the Covid-19 vaccine from 22 March include: Sia Montrose - 10 Leith Road, Montrose. Churinga Medical Clinic Kilsyth – 465 Mt Dandenong Road, Kilsyth. Mooroolbark Superclinic – 108 Brice Avenue, Mooroolbark. Lilydale Medial Centre – 289 Main St, Lilydale. Commercial Road Medical Centre – 27 Commercial Road, Ferntree Gully.

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Emerald photographer has new stamp issue licked By Gabriella Payne Renowned Emerald photographer is featured alongside three fellow artists as part of a new stamp issue by Australia Post. The artists are all previous Antarctic Arts Fellowship recipients and the stamps highlight their separate journeys to the stunning icy landscape. The Australian Antarctic Arts Fellowship program, run by the Australian Antarctic Division, was an idea born in 1984 as a way of artistically capturing and sharing the beauty of the frozen continent through a range of different mediums. Over the years, this program has enabled over 70 artists from a wide range of disciplines to make the voyage to Antarctica, with a local Emerald photographer, David Neilson, being one of them. Mr Neilson, a two-time recipient of the program, has taken some breathtaking images of the frozen land and its wildlife over his two fellowship trips and said it was “an unexpected honour” to have been chosen as one of the featured artists on this new range of stamps. “I feel honoured that I’ve been chosen to essentially represent the photography discipline, as there have been a lot of other photographers who have taken part in the program over the years,” Mr Neilson said. Featured in his internationally recognised book, ‘Southern Light - Images from Antarctica’, Mr Neilson’s work captures stunning icy landscapes and remote penguin rookeries - some of which are featured on this stamp. “It’s a good way of highlighting the fellowships, as they are still continuing,” Mr Neilson said. As well as Mr Neilson, three other artists are featured on the stamps including harpist Alice Giles AM, painter and sculptor John Kelly and sound artist and academic Dr Philip Samartzis, who all had very unique experiences on their trips to Antarctica. This stamp release will help promote the program and encourage all sorts of other art-

Emerald local and two-time fellowship recipient, David Neilson and some of his featured work. ists to apply for this incredible experience, which helps showcase the beauty of the Australian Antarctic Territory. “It’s a pretty remarkable experience,” Mr Neilson said. “I was very fortunate to spend two summers at the Mawson Station,” he said, in which time he was able to capture many rare

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and inspiring sights. “I was very lucky to get to a number of the penguin rookeries, and even an emperor penguin rookery which is rarely visited, so that was a definite highlight of my time there,” Mr Neilson said. Although the journey to Antarctica is long, involving a two week boat voyage across the

Southern Ocean and a helicopter ride directly into the station, Mr Neilson said it was an unbelievable experience and encouraged other artists to apply for the fellowship. The Australian Antarctic Territory Arts Fellowship stamp issue was released on Tuesday 16 March and is available at participating post offices and online at auspost.com.au/stamps

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ArtSpace Selby launched By Taylah Eastwell Selby Community House is looking forward to welcoming the public into its new art space for an upcoming exhibition showcasing work created by local artists during lockdown. With help from a Covid-19 Community Relief and Recovery Grant from Yarra Ranges Council, the community house refurbished its main lounge space last year into a new gallery known as ArtSpace Selby. House Manager at Selby Community House, Anna Reid said ArtSpace Selby will open its doors for its first official exhibition on Thursday 25 March from 6-8pm, which will run until Wednesday 28 April. The free exhibition, titled ‘It was the best of times, it was the worst of times’ will showcase the work of local artists Jacqui Christians and Chris Lawry. “It’s for the artists affecting during lockdown who were not able to work or receive any financial support. These artists are quite established and used their art forms to support themselves to a certain degree, so it is a way of providing some support for them to get back on their feet,” Ms Reid said. “All funding from the exhibition goes to the artists and all money from sales goes to them, the exhibition is literally about giving money back to artists and their art form,” she said. Ms Reid said Ms Christians typically spends time going to locations outside her immediate area to draw and paint. “She was often inspired by things that weren’t so much in her backyard but because of lockdown was forced to redevelop her subject matter, so lots of things she has painted were within her 5km radius,” Ms Reid said. Some of Ms Christians work was completed in Minak Reserve at the back of Selby Community House.

Printmaker Chris Lawry.

Local artist Jacqui Christians.

“She has painted in our beautiful reserve and has really drawn from a local, natural space that she’d never normally be painting in but Covid gave her the opportunity to find these little pockets,” Ms Reid said. Ms Lawry’s work involves taking photos and creating lino prints. Ms Reid said Ms Lawry used time in lockdown to refer back to research and work she had previously envisioned. Her prints are “traditionally printed by

hand on an etching press between metal rollers, or by rubbing the back of the printing paper over the hand carved block with a wooden spoon or burin”. “There is a delicateness with Chris’s fine lines and then a boldness of Jacqui’s bright, vibrant colours, so they are quite complementary together,” she said. Local mixed textile artist and freehand painter Matthew Rutten will also have the chance to show off his work at the exhibition,

having painted on canvas, silk and paper. Work from all three artists will be for sale throughout the exhibition. Ms Reid described the exhibition as the “launch of a new era for Selby Community House, reconnecting with a grassroots community of artists”. “We want it to be the start of a community of artists coming to the house, being a part of exhibitions and making this community house their space,” she said.

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Safer driving plea By Taylah Eastwell As Lucy Roxburgh lay in hospital with a fractured spine, a right knee that she can barely bend and a body covered in “nasty bruises”, she called on drivers to “focus and pay more attention” after a month of horrific crashes on local roads. The 19-year-old was involved in an accident on Wellington Road, Clematis, on Friday 12 March. Having just picked up her 17-year-old sister from school, Ms Roxburgh couldn’t wait to get home and “do [her] own thing”. “The next thing I know I’m stuck in hospital – but we are all very lucky. My sister walked away with bruises and a scratch and it was just amazing considering there wasn’t a panel on my car that wasn’t smashed or wrinkled,” she said. According to Sergeant Travis Cusack at Cardinia Highway Patrol, another vehicle hit Ms Roxburgh’s car from behind while she was stationary, waiting to turn right into her Wellington Road driveway. “The vehicle was rear-ended from a second vehicle and the first vehicle was pushed into the path of a third vehicle travelling in the other direction,” Sergeant Cusack said. Dash cam footage of the incident has been handed to police. Ambulance Victoria confirmed paramedics were called to the crash just after 4pm. “A woman in her 30s was taken to The Alfred in a stable condition with minor injuries,” an Ambulance Victoria spokesperson said. A woman in her 20s was also taken to the Alfred in a stable condition with a lower body injury, while Ms Roxburgh and her sister were taken to Dandenong Hospital in a stable condition. “I think everyone involved is very, very lucky,” Ms Roxburgh said. The 80km/ph road has been notorious for accidents in recent years, with a collision in-

Ms Roxburgh’s crumpled car following the incident. volving two cars and a horse float occurring just the week prior, causing major delays while the scene was cleaned up. “I personally don’t think changing the speed limit will do anything,” Ms Roxburgh said. “I don’t think it matters if it’s 50km, 60km, 80km or 100km. I don’t think people will listen to that. I would just urge people to focus more. “ Commenting on accidents in general, Ms Roxburgh urged people to keep their eyes on the road. “People need to be focused and paying attention to what they are doing. Driving takes a lot of energy and focus, and you need to put all of your energy and focus into it,” she said.

Ms Roxburgh’s mum, Mary Wood, said she had also been involved in an accident along the same stretch of road a few years ago. “As we have done with Covid-19, as a community, the people in the Emerald area and the broader state of Victoria need to work together in order for our roads to be safe. This means that every single person needs to take responsibility for their actions in their vehicle in terms of how it affects others in the community, as well as themselves. If more people did this, we would have less speeding, less reckless behaviour, more care and attention,“ she said. Sergeant Cusack said the cause of the accident was still being investigated and no charges had yet been laid.

Tower time Construction is underway for a longanticipated mobile phone tower for the Mount Evelyn township. Workers have been at Mount Evelyn Recreation Reserve over the past week to implement the 25-metre tall monopole, which is hoped to reduce renowned black spots in the area. Telstra has leased the 10 by six metre portion of land at the reserve from Yarra Ranges Council, after councillors unanimously approved an application by the telecommunication giant at council’s January 27 meeting. The tower stands in a clear, flat area near the netball court and will be securely fenced. Billanook Ward councillor Tim Heenan said at the January council meeting he “sincerely” hoped that the placing of the tower would fix some of the network coverage issues in Mount Evelyn. “We do have issues in Mount Evelyn and we have had some issues of late with 4G,” Cr Heenan said. “We do need a lot more understanding not only from Telstra but also from other phone corporations that we have had ongoing problems for many, many years and I sincerely hope this is going to be one to fix it more than others.” Regional General Manager for Telstra in Victoria, Loretta Willaton said “Telstra is aiming to have new Telstra mobile coverage being delivered to local residents by the end of May 2021”. “We understand the enthusiasm to have the project completed and operational as quickly as possible,” she said.

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Queensland Fruit Fly (QFF) has been detected in several locations in the Yarra Valley this March. It could be in your garden too! Please harvest and check all fruit for signs of QFF (rotting fruit, larvae crawling inside). Help is available. Report suspect QFF damage with a text to the QFF hotline 0490381999 or email qff@agribusiness -yarravalley.com with a picture attached. Use fruit fly traps, checking them regularly. Apply protein bait (weekly and reapply after rain). Use insect mesh to protect fruit. Harvest fruit before it falls. Treat infested fruit (freeze/boil). Don’t bring home infested fruit. Follow “Keep Yarra Valley Fruit Fly Free” on Facebook. Check out our web page www.fruitflyfreeyv.com.au Visit your local nursery for fruit growing advice. Remove unmanaged hosts of Queensland Fruit Fly. Queensland Fruit Fly larvae in a plum.

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Pedal power By Taylah Eastwell Hundreds of students at Upper Ferntree Gully Primary School swapped the at-the-gate drop off for a scooter, bike or skateboard as part of National Ride2School Day last Friday. National Ride2School Day is a much-anticipated date on the school calendar and the “peak” of the Ride2School program, which encourages children to get their 60 minutes of daily exercise by riding or walking to school. Upper Ferntree Gully Principal Tabitha O’Brien said “nearly all the kids rode their bike or some sort of wheel transportation” on Friday 19 March. “Some brought roller skates or skateboards and scooters. It is usually a pretty big event up at Upper Gully particularly because of where we live, some kids don’t get to ride their bikes to school because of the hills so it’s a great opportunity for parents to pop them in the car and bring them down,” she said. Ms O’Brien said the “kids really look forward to the day” each year, where they participate in obstacle courses during PE sessions with their bikes, scooters and skateboards. “Our kids are very fit and active, a lot of them ride their bikes after school anyway and we always encourage walking and riding. We’ve been doing Ride2School Day really successfully for the last five years with nearly all the kids involved in it. “It’s a great change to encourage kids to get out and on bikes and also talk about bike safety,” she said. Bicycle Network General Manager of Public Affairs Anthea Hargreaves said that National Ride2School Day is a great time for kids to start going to school the healthy way. “National Ride2School Day is a fun way for students and parents to experience the joy of riding a bike. There’s no better time to make riding to school part of your routine,” said Ms Hargreaves. “Riding to school is free and fun and can also help students perform better in the classroom. Studies have shown students arrive at school energised, alert and more ready to learn.” A recent VicHealth survey found more than one in four Victorian households with kids have been doing more walking and riding during the coronavirus lockdowns than they did in January and February this year. National Ride2School Day is a free event open to all primary and secondary schools in Australia, with over 350,000 kids believed to have taken part.

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Fire Officer Colin Brown said it was still important that residents check the local conditions are safe for any burn-off they were considering undertaking. “You must register your burn-offs, check weather conditions and follow local council laws and regulations,” he said. “Registering your burn-off ensures that if somebody reports smoke, the incident will be cross checked with the burn-off register, which will then prevent CFA crews wasting resources and showing up at your door.” Register burn-offs online at www. firepermits.vic.gov.au. mailcommunity.com.au

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Buildings on the move Buildings don’t always stay put. Mt Evelynites have a long tradition of moving their buildings around town, or importing them from elsewhere. The original ‘Grantully’ was a beautiful pre-fabricated timber house, thought to be the work of builder Peter Thompson of London. Banker Thomas Elder Boyd imported it in 1847, at a cost of £1,400. Called ‘Rosemount’, it stood at The Terrace, South Yarra. Mt Evelyn resident Fergus Scott bought the house about 1916 and re-erected it on the corner of Hereford and Bailey Roads. The Scotts renamed it ‘Grantully’, and ran it as a guesthouse. Evelyn State School opened in 1910 in a portable building that dated from 1876 and was moved from South Wandin (Silvan) State

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Mount Evelyn History Group editor School by bullock team. A two-room Bristol ‘pre-fab’ was brought from Melbourne University in 1951. Bishop’s Garage, which stood at the York/ Monbulk Road roundabout, was originally a house located on the corner of Louisa and

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Men wanted Monbulk Men’s Shed is seeking new members to join in and be involved in meetings and helping the shed progress. Men of all ages are encouraged to come along on Tuesday and Friday mornings from 9am until 12pm to share stories and have a chat. The group of friendly men create woodwork masterpieces and complete various other projects for the local community. They meet in the shed behind the Open Door Church in Moxham’s Road, Monbulk. For further details ring Phipps Gay, President of Monbulk Men’s Shed on 5968 4101.

Introduction to MyGov Belgrave Library is hosting an introduction to MyGov session on Friday 26 March at 11am. Find out how to manage your online government services with step-by-step guidance, including how to set up and use your MyGov account safely, how to claim medical expenses and control who sees your My Health Record information. Contact 9800 6489.

Belgrave Botanicals It is the most bountiful time of year in the garden. Bring in your excess fruit or vegies, a cutting or two, a recipe or some seedlings ready for the next season to share. A chance to meet other local gardeners to swap tips and pool our knowledge, create community connections, and bolster seed supplies for our won-

a private home) was acquired from the Lilydale Church Trust. It was dismantled, moved to Mt Evelyn by bullock wagon, re-assembled and dedicated in 1924. The former Montrose Church of Christ, built in 1909, was moved here in 1985 and is now the chapel at Chateau Wyuna. The electric wires over Swansea Road had to be removed to give it headroom during transportation. Trams and railway carriages represent another type of mobile building. The guesthouse ‘The Outlook’ in Birmingham Road included a tram in its accommodation. A Mt Evelyn couple acquired a restored 1880s YZ railway carriage in 2001, for use as a bed and breakfast. The Garden Centre on York Road has a W-class Melbourne tram as a cafe.

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Irvine Streets. Mr James Low, who bought it in the 1920s, moved it to the site to serve as a greengrocer’s shop. The first Scout Hall was transported from the Upper Yarra Dam construction site in 1952. It is now the Venturers’ Den. The second hall consisted of a pair of ‘barracks’ relocated from Lilydale High School by Dr Hardy in the 1960s. The present Scout Hall was built over the top of them. John and Janet Taylor donated a weatherboard house which stood on Clegg Road to the Girl Guides. The house was moved to its present site in Wedderburn Crescent in 1992, and converted into a hall. We have two relocated churches. St Mark’s Church of England in Birmingham Road (now

Walking and adventure group Mount Evelyn Walking and Adventure Group are looking for new members. The group meet regularly for a range of activities, including kayaking, cycling, yoga, hikes, forest walks, swimming and some fundraising. The group go swimming on Tuesdays and walk Mount Lofty on Thursdays. They also walk Lilydale Lake together on Saturday mornings. The group provides a place for the community to come together and enjoy likeminded activities. You don’t need to be an expert at anything to join. All events are BYO equipment. If interested in joining, phone Elly on 0402 429 405.

Friendship Cafe The Women’s Association South East Melbourne Australia (WASEMA), a registered charity, offer a welcoming environment where all women can relax, make friends and contacts, share experiences, learn new skills and find pathways to connect to services and opportunities through weekly meet-ups at Emerald Friendship Cafe. The group meet every Thursday from 10am until 12 noon at the Hills Hub, 402 Belgrave-Gembrook Road, Emerald. Women of all ages, abilities and cultures are welcome to come along and develop friendships while participating in info sessions, workshops, exhibitions, expos, mentoring, coaching and wellbeing programs. Contact Anu Ravindernath on 0432246674 or email: emeraldwfc@wasema.org.au

Expand awards committee As a past awardee of the Shire of Yarra Ranges ‘Citizen of the Year’ award, I am quite disappointed that this year’s Australia Day Shire Awards were all decided by a committee of just two people – the Mayor and the Deputy Mayor. I can’t understand why Mayor McAllister was allowed to do this when in the past these awards have always been decided by a principled committee made up of Councillors, Council Employees and members of the community. It is not that I disagree with the awardees this year – they are certainly all worthy recipients. But having a committee of two to decide the awards raises questions about procedural fairness. Already there have been rumblings on social media that the majority of this year’s

recipients came from the Yarra Valley, where the two decision makers have their wards. The last thing our community needs is for these important community recognitions to be brought into doubt or to be open to accusations of bias or prejudice or favouritism. I call on the shire to go back to the way the previous decision making process for these awards was undertaken – by a realistic committee of more than two people made up of councillors, council employees and the community. Anthony McAleer OAM, Mt Evelyn

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Foster Carers Needed If you’re looking to give back to your community and want to support a vulnerable child in need, consider becoming a foster carer. Learn more at Anglicare Victoria’s next online information night on Wednesday 10 March @ 7.30pm. Choose from several different care options including Emergency, Respite and longer term care. Visit www.anglicarevic.org

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To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every number from 1 to 9 must appear in: each of the nine vertical columns, each of the nine horizontal rows and each of the nine 3 x 3 boxes. Remember, no number can occur more than once in any row, column or box.

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LIVE IN, RENOVATE OR REBUILD IN PREMIERE LOCATION IN an unparalleled location and with beautiful views that take in the nearby Dandenong Ranges, this outstanding property offers a golden opportunity to purchase in one of Rowville’s most sought after positions. Spanning 4073m² in size, the stunning block consists of lovely gardens, mature trees and plenty of rolling green lawn. Live in, renovate or rebuild – The choice is completely yours. The home consists of 3 bedrooms (or 2 plus home office) with a spacious master retreat with dressing room while the modern kitchen has been well designed to cater for those who love to cook with its granite benchtops, oversized island bench, filtered hot/cold tap and induction cooktop. Extended living areas create more than enough space for any sized family with a formal lounge area, separate dining room plus a supersized rumpus room for all to enjoy. Outside, an undercover alfresco area will allow you to enjoy your weekend entertaining while extended shedding plus a double garage completes the package. Additional features include: Ducted heating, gas log fire and refrigerated air-conditioning Ducted vacuuming Solar panels Fully fenced yard Remote front entry gates Water tank for garden use When location matters, you simply cannot go past what could be considered Rowville’s most premiere location. ●

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25 Aura Vale Road, Menzies Creek

19 Telopea Road, Emerald

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5 Berrys Road Emerald

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$520,000 - $570,000

17 Belgrave Gembrook Road Cockatoo

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Perfectly positioned on a ¼ acre Emerald allotment with dual street frontages, this home with its entry verandah and gorgeous window shutters is an extraordinary find. Featuring L shaped living & dining, spacious kitchen & 3 good sized bedrooms. Outside, a generous backyard with bungalow with bathroom and a 6 x 3.6 m garage with workshop.

This rare gem is set on a generous 1/3 acre allotment which has been terraced at the front, creating a flat backyard which is an extremely rare and sought after feature in the hills! The mud brick home features French doors, colonial windows, polished timber floors, huge kitchen, living area with gas log fire, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, double garage, fully fenced.

Contact: Richard Birtchnell 0438 747 357

10 Garden Street Cockatoo

$580,000 - $630,000

7 Alfred Grove Emerald

$740,000 - $800,000

Gorgeous Garden!

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This neat and tidy brick veneer home in gorgeous Garden Street is situated on ¼ acre with 3 good sized bedrooms, master with a walk through robe and access to the main bathroom. Formal living and dining in L configuration, good sized kitchen, outdoor entertaining area with built BBQ, double carport to lock up garage with workshop and concrete floor, and an additional garden shed and aviary.

This delightfully updated home on a good ½ acre in a quiet Emerald location certainly ticks all the boxes. Featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, sunken living room with fireplace, large kitchen with breakfast bar, double oven and Butlers Pantry, entertaining deck overlooking the in-ground pool, huge rear yard with access to the double lock up garage, workshop and storage area in addition to the garden shed.

Contact: Aaron Day 0407 365 994, Kayla Turner 0448 440 495

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The excellent parcel of residential land is located in a convenient Cockatoo location and measures a good 1/4 acre. Situated on a corner allotment and lightly peppered with native gums, this property has dual access making it sub dividable (STCA) in the future. Alternatively, the property would make a great a location to build you forever home (STCA), only minutes drive to schools, shops and public transport!

Excellent opportunity exists to purchase 12 gorgeous acres with a 4 bedroom home in sought after Avonsleigh. Featuring 2 outdoor entertaining areas, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and 2 generous living areas with wood fire and split system air conditioning. There is also a double carport for car accommodation, a 9 x 12m machinery shed with concrete floor, and additional garden sheds. Don’t miss this opportunity!

Contact: Samantha Scott 0438 680 032, Declan Palmer 0427 062 148

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In an unparalleled location and with beautiful views that take in the nearby Dandenong Ranges, this outstanding property offers a golden opportunity to purchase in one of Rowville’s most sought after positions. Spanning 4073m2 in size, the stunning block consists of lovely gardens, mature trees and plenty of rolling green lawn. Outside, an undercover alfresco area will allow you to enjoy your weekend entertaining while extended shedding plus a double garage completes the package!

By beautifully blending period elements with fabulous updates, this charming residence retains its character and is ready for new owners. Making the most of its elevated allotment by offering exquisite outlooks, this home on the cusp of the Dandenong Ranges offers a lifestyle second-to-none. The single-storey design is instantly inviting and with one step inside, it is clear you have arrived somewhere special.

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22 Gully Crescent, BELGRAVE

$670,000 - $730,000

AN ABUNDANCE OF CHARACTER AND HILLS CHARM

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Set amidst a backdrop of the beautiful Dandenong Ranges, this quaint, character cottage will provide you with the perfect family home. With 3 bedrooms plus a stunning home office that is the ideal space for anyone with a creative mind, there is more than enough room for everyone. Only a short walk to Belgrave’s main street, local schools and train station, this classic cottage is all you have ever wanted and more.

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146 Belgrave-Hallam Road, BELGRAVE STH

$635,000 - $695,000

‘LONGFIELD’ – YOUR DREAM COME TRUE! A rare opportunity to own ‘Longfield’, one of the last beautiful vacant blocks in the sought after area of Belgrave South! Set on a 1615m2 cleared block with views that take in the Cardinia Reservoir, this block has been lovingly maintained and has planning permits ready and waiting. There is already water connected while all other services run past either end of the property.

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It’s great Scott’s journey By Russell Bennett Ryan Scott has been laying the groundwork for his football career since he was a child, but he admits when he was working as a bricklayer just 18 months ago he’d had his doubts. But now, after his first couple of starts for Victoria’s newest A-League club, Western United, he’s proven he fits as comfortably on the big stage as his hands in his keeping gloves. Scott’s performances in goal for National Premier League side Bentleigh Greens had become the stuff of legend - the Gembrook product’s incredible clutch penalty saves, his championship and premiership medals, even being named the Jimmy Rooney medallist as the standout player on the pitch in a grand final all contributed to his already stellar reputation. But he knew better than anyone just how cut-throat the life of a fully-professional goalkeeper would be. At the next level, he knew he had to hold on as tightly as if he was squeezing the air out of a football between his gloves. His opportunity at Western United last season came fresh off the back of a six-week European holiday following the end of his five-year chapter with the Greens. Now 25, he knows just how lucky he was to be given his chance - through injuries to Filip Kurto and, initially, his former back-up James Delianov (now with Adelaide United). “Your journey is your own - there are moments in your career that define you, that can make you, or break you - and I’m sure if I didn’t stand up in certain games or moments at Bentleigh, I wouldn’t have had the chance at Western United,” Scott said philosophically. “I’ve learned to just live in the moment and only try to do my best.” Clearly, Scott isn’t lacking in confidence. If he was, he’d never make it. But he appreciates each of the twists and turns his journey has taken so far. They’ve kept him grounded - kept him focussed. Scott’s outgoing nature and larrikin sense of humour quickly endeared him to all at United - even the likes of internationally-proven stars such as skipper Alessandro Diamanti, Besart Berisha, Victor Sanchez, and Iker Guarrotxena. In fact, he starred in ‘Roaming Ryan’ - a spin of the segment made famous by Seven AFL commentator Brian Taylor - to give fans an insight behind the curtain of a professional ALeague environment. But there’s a time to be light-hearted, and a time to switch on and focus. And in Scott’s first two A-League starts since Kurto suffered a concussion, he’s put the competition on notice - first against the biggest powerhouse of them all, Sydney FC, and then on Sunday night in a breathtaking showing against the Brisbane Roar where he was the most influential figure on the pitch in Western United’s 1-0 win. It was a performance noted on Fox Sports as “spellbinding”, “a clean sheet that will live long in his memory”. Scott has come one hell of a long way since he was first introduced - as a five-year-old - to the sport by his dad, Alan, himself a former keeper. His first 10 years in the sport were spent on the field as a striker, following in the footsteps of his older brother, Geordie, at the Monbulk Rangers. He’d constantly follow his big brother, and they’re as close as ever to this day. The same goes for Scott’s mother Lisa, and sister Carli. Scott recalls it was keeping gloves of a different sport that helped attract his interest to a role in-goal on the pitch. As a youngster, he showed prodigious talent behind the stumps for the Emerald Cricket Club, and was even selected in the West Gippsland Cricket Association’s senior Country Week squad. “I’d done it (stood in goal) a few times growing up and done well, but I just loved scoring goals so I didn’t pursue it at that age, but obviously I was a wicket-keeper, so the basics were there,” Scott explained. “I probably wasn’t fast enough to play on the field, so I just winged it. Dad encouraged me because he was a goalkeeper, too, and he mailcommunity.com.au

Ryan Scott made an instant impact in his first A-League start - for Western United against the powerhouse Sydney FC. Pictures: COURTESY OF KEITH MCINNES, SYDNEY FC thought I could potentially make the switch, so it just took off from about 15. “I started filling in for Geordie’s team in-goal in the under-18s) and I did that while playing on the field in the 16s, and the next year I had a crack at goalkeeping properly.” Scott advanced into the seniors, and then headed to Mornington where he worked with the renowned Peter Blasby as his first dedicated goal-keeping coach. But he had to bide his time - as he often has. It’s been a recurring theme throughout his career so far. Scott had to work his way up into the senior side at Monbulk, Mornington, Doveton, and Bentleigh - nothing came easy. But it’s that experience that holds him in such great stead now, as he takes his chance whenever it comes at Western United. “You might get asked by your mates why you’re not playing, or what’s going on, but I know the process and how it works,” he said. “You can’t mope around and be selfish because you’re not playing. You’re there to do your job, and if my job is to be on the bench, then I’ll do everything within my power to help the starting boys out. Even if it’s providing those little one-percenters around the group, you’ve still got a role to play to the best of your ability.” Scott was quick to sing the praises of his Western United team mates. “It’s a really good group,” he said. “We’ve obviously got some high-profile players with a lot of experience, and it’s just great to be rubbing shoulders with them and learning from them every day. “Success doesn’t happen overnight - it takes time - but it’s a really good environment to be in, it’s professional, and it’s what you wanted as a 10-year-old. You take it with both hands and keep pushing.” After more than a year being so heavily affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, Scott has learned to stop and smell the roses - to appreciate his opportunity, given so many people

Scott’s clutch performances in goal have put his name on the map. throughout the community are doing it so tough. “Playing in front of no crowds and being in hubs has been challenging, but it’s part of the job - and it’s a great job,” Scott said. “We’re footballers and we’re already lucky to be doing what we love for a living. “I’ve done a little bit of reflecting and it’s nice to recognise your journey and where you come from. I feel as if I’m where I belong.”

Scott said those moments of reflection where heightened when Alan and Lisa made the trip to Sydney for his starting debut. “They’ve easily been my biggest influence,” he said. “They’ve taken me everywhere as a youngster and always supported me and I owe a lot to them. I won’t say there was added pressure I wanted them to be there, and it was probably more motivation for me to do well.” Tuesday, 23 March, 2021

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Season over By Eric Markham Saturday’s pennant meant finals saw Monbulk 1 travel to Ringwood to take on the top side. The reward for the winner was a place in this years’ final and season over for the loser. Monbulk began well and at the half way mark had a slender lead of three shots. The overall board remained close, but Ringwood were able to grab some crucial multiples to win 71 to 61. Richard Cookson’s rink had a close battle with scores tied after the seventh, 10th and 17thends. However, even though the Monbulk rink won three of the last four ends, the dropping of four shots on the 20th end cost them as they went down 19 to 18. Geoff Petersen’s rink trailed by a few shots for most of the match and when they dropped a four on the 15th end they were six shots behind. However, they fought hard to go down 17 to 14. Eric Markham’s rink started well and led by five shots after four ends. They held this lead for most of the game with some excellent bowling from Margaret O’Brien (Lead), Jenny Holmes and Peter Koomen. They then won six of the last seven ends to win 20 to 9. Brian Smiths’ rink played against a tough Ringwood rink and were able to stay close until the 9th when they trailed by just three shots. They then won only two more ends to go down 26 to 9, which meant that Monbulk 1’s season had ended. Monbulk 2 took the trip further east to Warburton to play their semi-final and found the going tough losing across all four rinks which has ended their season. Peter Donders rink were well in their game with no end producing more than two shots throughout. After 15 ends scores were locked together, but the opposition won five of the last six ends to win 17 to 12. Case Broekhof’s rink were only one shot down after 15 ends. However, they dropped 18 shots over the last

six ends to lose 32 to 13. Graeme Goller’s rink was only four shots behind after eight ends, but did not win another end to lose by 31 shots, 37 to 6. Eric Furby’s rink was no match for their opponents winning only five ends and going down 33 to 12. This meant Monbulk 2’s season has finished one game short of their goal. Tuesday pennant saw Monbulk 1 take on Vermont South at home in the final home and away game for the season. Richard Cookson’s rink started well and were seven shots in front after three ends. Their opponents then won eight of the next 11 ends to lead by eight shots after 14 ends. The Monbulk rink made some inroads into the margin over the last seven ends, but could not get their heads in front losing 21 to 17. Jim Bras’ rink were three shots in front after seven ends, but then dropped 11 shots in three ends to trail by eight shots. They then made up ground and by the end of the 16th end were one shot in front. However, they had a disastrous 17th end where they dropped six shots and did not recover losing 26 to 18. Eric Markham’s rink controlled the game early and after nine ends led by six shots. The opposition then fought back and by the 15th end had levelled the scores and finished strongly to take the game by 23 to 20. This meant Monbulk lost the overall by 15 shots, 70 to 55. Monbulk 2 who were in fifth place travelled to Chirnside Park who were in fifth place with the winner claiming a finals spot. Graeme Goller’s rink had a close contest early until they dropped five shots on the eighth end to be six shots behind. They were still six shots down with four ends to play. They then won the next three ends to be two shots down going into the last end. Some excellent draw bowling from Eric Walsh and Terry Wright saw them pick up four shots and a win by two shots, 18 to 16. Eric Furby’s rink held sway early and by the

Alan brooke draws to the jack. 12th end led by nine shots. Their opponents then made up some ground and with one end to play were within three shots. The Monbulk rink held their nerve and picked up two shots on the last end to win 19 to 14. Alan Hamilton’s rink stayed with their opposition for the first 15 ends where they trailed by only three shots. However, they lost the last six ends to lose by 23 to 11. Monbulk lost the overall 53 to 48 and missed an opportunity to play in this years’ final series. Monbulk 3 travelled to Noble Park for their final home game. Mike Harris’ rink showed they meant business when they were 10 shots in front after 10

ends. They kept this lead until the completion of the 13th end when their opponents seized the initiative and crept within two shots with five ends to play. The Monbulk rink maintained their composure and ran out winners 23 to 20. Bruce Cockerill’s rink started slowly and after eight ends trailed by seven shots. They then won the next three ends to level the scores. However, the opposition lifted their game, winning seven of the next 10 ends to win 23 to 13. Peter Verspeek’s rink was level after six ends. They then lost the next five ends including a six, to be 12 shots in arrears. They tried hard but went down 21 to 12. Monbulk lost the overall 64 to 48.

Ranges topple Tassie By Jed Lanyon The Eastern Ranges Under 19 Girls enjoyed an 11 point win over the first placed Tasmania Devils on Sunday 21 March. The win was made more impressive as it marked the Ranges’ third game in seven days with previous fixtures against the Northern Knights and Calder Cannons. Despite wet and muggy conditions the Ranges kicked accurately, scoring 6.1 for the day in a tough contest. The Ranges’ leadership group led the way as Bridget Deed, Isabelle Khoury, El Chaston, and Tilly Hardy all goaled. Alyssia Pisano kicked two and threatened to add more to an

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Phone: 5962 3144

Phone: 9722 4400

FIXTURES - ROUND 2 Thursday, Mar 25 .............................................Carlton vs. Collingwood (MCG) Friday, Mar 26................................... Geelong vs. Brisbane (GMHBA Stadium) Saturday, Mar 27 ................................................... Sydney vs. Adelaide (SCG) Saturday, Mar 27 ......................... Port Adelaide vs. Essendon (Adelaide Oval) Saturday, Mar 27 .............................St Kilda vs. Melbourne (Marvel Stadium)

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Chirnside Park

FOR ALL YOUR ELECTRICAL NEEDS 286 Maroondah Hwy, Chirnside Park mailcommunity.com.au

Ph: 9722 4400

Saturday, Mar 27 .... Gold Coast Suns vs. North Melbourne (Metricon Stadium) Sunday, Mar 28 .............................................. Hawthorn vs. Richmond (MCG) Sunday, Mar 28 ................ Western Bulldogs vs. West Coast (Marvel Stadium) Sunday, Mar 28 ...................................... Fremantle vs. GWS (Optus Stadium)

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It might be my toy, but I take its care seriously. So does Bosch Car Service.. • Full service and repairs for all European models • Quality Bosch spare parts stocked and supplied

Clint Rose Motors 5962 3144 5 Hunter Road, Healesvile VIC 3777

For everything your car needs.

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Sedgewick House Now Open at Holmwood Aged Care

Renowned for providing compassionate care with that local country community touch. 14 luxurious apartments with direct access to external gardens. Sedgewick House offers internal and external courtyards and large light filled lounges so you can entertain your guests. Holmwood Aged Care in the heart of Healesville Book a Private tour, call 5962 4321

17-23 Lalors Road, Healesville | www.holmwood.com.au

12481341-JW08-21

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