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No 476, July 2014 ❂ For the community, by the community Editorial & Advertising: 9844 0555 Email: [email protected] INSIDE

l Great Warrandyte Cook-up is here. P3,17

l Exclusive interview with Inge King. P18-19

l Sarah takes the mic All fired up – and delivers. P21 Biggest ever Diary! 36 pages

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OVER THE HILLS By JOCK MACNEISH

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Readers are advised that the Warrandyte Diary accepts no responsibility for financial, health or other claims published in advertising in this newspaper. Responsibility for election and referendum comment in this issue is accepted by Scott Podmore. NEXT ISSUE Next issue of the Diary will be published on Tuesday, August 12, 2014. Advertising and editorial copy closes Friday, August 1, 2014. OUR NEWSPAPER The Warrandyte Diary was established in 1970 as a small local newsletter. Although it has developed over the years, it has retained its strong community character, being produced mostly by volunteers with only one aim: to serve its community. Financed solely through advertising, it guards its not-for-profit, non-commercial status and its independent voice. The Diary carries a strong editorial bias towards the people, environment and character of the place it serves. Its monthly circulation is 4000 copies and it is available in Warrandyte, North Warrandyte, South Warrandyte, Park Orchards, Wonga Park, Warranwood, North Ringwood, Kangaroo Ground and Research. A SPECIAL PLACE Warrandyte (approximate population 8000) is situated on the Yarra River, some 27km from Melbourne. For countless ages a well-stocked hunting ground of the Wurundjeri people, in 1851 Warrandyte became the site of the first official gold discovery in Victoria. It soon established its character as a small, self-sustaining community set in a beautiful river valley. Around 1900 the miners, orchardists and tradespeople were joined by a number of young painters who were founding the Australian nationalist arts tradition. Now a commuter suburb of Melbourne, the natural beauty, community spirit and sense of independence of Warrandyte A night in at Dingley Dell has been largely retained. This newspaper is the voice and true expression of that spirit. HAT’S o n telly?” asked Narelle. “I’ll just have a look,” said Neville turning to the TV guide. “Grey’s Anatomy. Six-year-old Siamese twins with a heroin addiction acquired in utero go into cardiac arrest, unno- ticed by doctors and nurses otherwise occupied with the challenge of portraying sex- ual tension and smouldering lust behind a face mask and a shower cap. Bondi Vet. After recounting his desperate but unsuccess- ful fight to save the life of his loyal Dachshund, Knackwurst, Dr Chesty Bond shows us how Knackwurst is still part of the family thanks to the amazing work of the local taxidermist. Then pops him back against the door to keep the draught out. House Husbands. Four friends who couldn’t bring up a bad oyster between them visit Warrandyte to learn the rudiments of running a pub, like how big a plate do you need for a chicken parma, what’s the line on a wine glass for and how many tradies can fit on the pavement on a beatable at football, cricket, loses her baby, Chummy loses Friday night? living with camel racing and any other her mater and Sister Moanica David Attenborough at Home. game that hardly anyone else Joan loses her marbles. Attenborough shows us some The Trotts plays, Australia finds itself The Big Bang Theory. Ex- of the many artifacts and sou- pared earlier. out-gunned and out-grunted ploring the cosmo-illogical J U LY venirs he has brought back QI. Panelists Barnaby Joyce, by every Spaniard, Swiss and origins of the sitcom where- Wool for from Africa including exotic Christopher Pyne, Andrew Narnian who turns up. by the number of channels carvings, primitive weapons Bolt and a goldfish recently CSI. The Crime Scene In- running it and the number of Warmth and fertility masks, but never elected to the Senate give vestigators are confronted timeslots they show it in are mentions the elephant in the laughable answers to quite with a victim who has been expanding and expanding and room. interesting questions. suffocated with Cocoa Pops will probably keep expanding Spicks n’ Specks. The ABC Q&A. Panelists Alan Davies, and realise they are dealing till Sheldon pulls the Bunsen has another bash at resur- Bill Bailey, Rob Brydon and with a cereal killer. burner out of his black hole recting an old faithful, hosted Jo Brand give more interest- MasterChef. In a bile-raising and catches a Tardis to the far this time by sit-down come- ing answers to quite import- battle, contestants heat a side of Alpha Centauri.” dian Clive Palmer with Kylie ant questions than Barna- pie in a microwave under the “Chummy or Sheldon?” said HOURS Minogue’s third cousin and by Joyce, Christopher Pyne, pitiless gaze of an unshaven Narelle. Tues–Sat: 11am–5pm Molly Meldrum’s hat as team Andrew Bolt and a goldfish Greek and a smug cravat. “Sheldon,” said Neville. “Bet- Sundays: 12noon–5pm captains. Panelists deliver recently elected to the Senate. Call the Midwife. A three ter to go with a bang than a witty ad libs the writers pre- Wimbledon. After being un- hanky episode as a seamstress whimper.” 3 Warrandyte Diary July 2014 Despite motions, counter motions and delays, it’s a... Win for Melbourne Hill By MICHELLE PINI mentally sustainable solution for the Melbourne Hill catchment,” Cr Gal- popular solution to flooding in the not proceed until the new motion IN the protracted battle over drain- catchment. bally said. catchment, largely based on their is heard at this month’s council age issues in Melbourne Hill Road Cr Galbally said the community Community spokesperson Peter perceived urgency of proposed meeting. late last month, residents have had had called for a less invasive, less Hookey said residents were “over the works. CEO Joe Carbone said: “The amend- a win with Manningham City Coun- costly and more environmental op- moon” with the decision. But, in an ironic twist, councillors ed motion from Cr Haynes does not cil voting in favour of obtaining an tion to council’s original $2.1 million “This is something that we could who have supported this view have change the intent of the original independent environmental expert scheme, since its inception. not have imagined 18 months ago. backed a counter-motion by Cr motion from Cr Galbally, and officers opinion. “I am very pleased that council To have a council motion set aside Haynes, which will delay the project will be acting in accordance with the The surprise decision came in re- resolved to engage the services of because of sustained community even further. expressed intent of the council.” sponse to a motion put forward by environmental water management support is a huge achievement.” It is expected that work on the Stay tuned for the next edition Deputy Mayor Sophy Galbally, who specialists to explore and cost an Council engineers have persisted scheme, apart from already com- of the Warrandyte Diary for more has long advocated for an environ- effective solution to flooding in the with the original costly and un- missioned site investigations, will updates. The Great Warrandyte Cook-up

By MICHELLE PINI WHAT do celebrated chef Benja- min Cooper, local trader extraor- dinaire Julie Quinton, the best (and only!) Warrandyte newspa- per and the greater Warrandyte community have in common? Food! Even if we’re not all Benja- min Coopers waiting to be discovered, we love to buy it, cook it and eat it. In a combined stroke of bril- liance, the Diary’s Jock Macneish and Scott Podmore have cooked up a cunning culinary plan called The Great Warrandyte Cook-up. By sharing favourite recipes, entrants’ “cook-ups” will be in the running for the best dishes covering categories including entrée/starters, mains, desserts, cakes, sandwiches and even mini cook-ups for budding chefs 12 and under this year. Finalists will have their recipes featured on the menus of par- ticipating local eateries, in-store at Quinton’s IGA, printed in the Diary, published in The Great Warrandyte Cook-up 2014 cook- book and served up at the The Great Warrandyte Cook-up event in November on a date to be con- firmed. Winners in each category will receive fantastic prizes and the creator of the dish judged to be the best of the best will receive a major prize (yet to be revealed). As local chef Benjamin Cooper’s three illustrious eateries are all outside Warrandyte, he has agreed to be the impartial, senior Cook-up judge and the event’s ambassador. Quinton’s IGA have come on board as the major sponsor. “Quinton’s are thrilled to be part of The Great Warrandyte Cook-Up which we envisage will help bring our close-knit Warrandyte commu- nity even closer, through fun and engagement,” Julie Quinton said this week.“We believe this is a fab- ulous idea for Warrandyte and are very excited to be part of it.” Diary editor Scott Podmore said: “Kitchens will be going crazy over the next few months, it’s exciting. Best of all, it’s for everyone including kids, mums and dads, community having loads of fun producers who can band together munity competition, creates the community event in November. singles, grandparents. Everyone. and getting the opportunity to win and be part of something special.” added bonuses of encouragement “It’s an all-inclusive event in great prizes, to our local restau- Scott explained the promotion, to shop and dine local, plus the l Full Cook-up comp details, which everyone benefits, from the ratants, cafe owners and food apart from creating a fun com- opportunity for a celebratory Page 17.

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Earlier last month a Yarra St resident no- ticed someone had dumped three piles of soil overnight at 1-5 Yarra St, which is owned by Platinum King Management. In the following weeks, several more piles of soil were dumped and spread by bobcat or excavator outside of normal business hours. Council’s planning investigations unit began investigating the soil dumping last month and estimated about eight to 10 medium-sized truck loads of soil had been dumped and spread without a permit, before someone deposited another three piles overnight on June 26. Although initially uncertain who was respon- sible for dumping the soil, Manningham council now has photographs taken by a local resident which clearly show a truck going into the site before dumping another pile of soil on the morning of June 27. The resident who took the photos and wished to remain anonymous spoke to the Diary. “It was in the morning that we noticed an- other three piles had been dumped overnight. Then I saw a truck coming back and it dumped another pile of soil near the other three piles so I took photos and went and spoke to the driver. He said, ‘I work for [the owner] and he told me to dump it here, so I’m just doing what I’ve been told to do’. He even gave me the owner’s phone number,” the resident said. “I’m not against development in Warrandyte, so long as it’s appropriate. But one of my con- cerns about this particular proposal is that the petrol station would be right across from the footy oval, which is a place of last resort in a bushfire emergency. I’m sure a lot of peo- ple would be concerned about the potential dangers of that.” Another nearby resident annoyed by the incident said: “There’s also the issue of we don’t know where the soil is coming from or if it’s contaminated. We simply don’t know yet. If that’s the case, contaminated soil could wash IN last month’s Diary, Detective Senior Ser- into the Yarra River at any time.” geant Volk reminded residents to lock their The service station proposal for the site in- vehicles and not leave any items of value on cludes 13 car parking spaces, six fuel pumps display. Unfortunately, people are still not and a 250 metre square convenience store, heeding this warning, as three more cars were which would remain open 24 hours a day. broken into in Warrandyte in the month of Council is still waiting on a report on the June. All three were unlocked in residential proposed service station before voting. driveways. Coins, phone chargers and various Manningham council chief executive, Joe Car- other items were stolen. bone, says council had sent the owner of the In one case, an unlocked car was entered, but Yarra St site a letter directing him to remove the a locked vehicle next to it wasn’t disturbed. soil from the site three days before the latest Once again, this reinforces the message to lock soil dumping incident. your cars at all times and remove any items of “Council is continuing to investigate the mat- value from display. ter with the aim of having the non-permitted soil removed from the land. Council is now in n n n possession of information and photographs relating to this soil dumping and this will be ON about the June 1, a house in Harris Gully subject to investigation and appropriate action Rd Warrandyte was broken into. An alarm was as it progresses,” Mr Carbone said. activated and the offenders left empty handed. The Diary has repeatedly contacted the own- er of the site and the architect of the proposed n n n service station over the past few months but requests for comments have been unanswered. ON June 15 a burglary occurred at a house Again, the Diary contacted the owner and in Hartley Rd, Wonga Park. Thieves gained Dumping Disgrace Axiom Architects for comment about the latest entry through an unlocked garage door and a incident but didn’t receive a response. chainsaw was stolen. ANDREW McIntosh (local social media strat- At the time the paper went to print, the Detective Senior Sergeant Volk reminds resi- egist and business coach), who often uses illegally dumped soil still remained at the site. dents to keep doors locked at all times. our local state parks for walks and “to clear my mind and do some social media work be- cause it’s such a great place to do it” says he is shocked by the increase in recent months of people dumping all kinds of rubbish in the bushland. “There’s all sorts of stuff including unwanted and used televisions, clothing, construction materials, kitchenware, slippers, pizza boxes, and all kinds of things. Is it people who are coming to the end of their lease and dumping? Or is just a case of really lazy people doing the wrong thing.” The dumping has taken place at the end of Alexander Rd (past Warrandyte High School) “I was glad to see the sign ‘illegally dumping where the Longridge farm camp grounds are. under investigation’, so the council is obviously Foxes get into it and make a mess. onto it.” 5 Warrandyte Diary July 2014

Hot property: Warrandyte’s Sarah Valentine competing in Take the Mic recently. Pictures: James Terry. Sweet Valentine By BRIANNA PIAZZA SHE will often sing while play- they just sit and listen to the four ing on her guitar at the Grand minute slot you’ve been allocated Hotel on the weekend, but Sarah to prove you are both talented Valentine’s audience is growing and worthy of a first, second or after taking second place in Mel- third placing,” she said. bourne’s Take the Mic competi- Sarah was born in Scotland but tion. her family moved to Warrandyte With only two weeks to prepare in 2001, and soon after she began for the final after winning her singing lessons with her sister. first round, the Warrandyte singer While she’s uncertain about wowed the grand final judges with what the future holds, she knows a performance of Never Tear Us her passion for music will play a Apart (INXS) in early June at Rich- big part of it. mond’s Eureka Hotel. “I’m really wanting to travel “I was back on my guitar for the with guitar, head back to the UK grand final, but apparently that and sing in pubs and lose myself didn’t ease my nerves at all,” in my music … that’s the plan at Sarah told the Diary. who also sings in a function band the moment but I’m so open to “I felt a bit of pressure going called Midnight Fox on weekends, any opportunity, I might even try into the grand final doing a twist said her daily commute to work in out for The Voice,” she said. on a song that everyone knows so the car became her rehearsal time “I live by the saying ‘if you nev- well because generally people just in the lead up to the final. er try, you’ll never know’ and I love the original so it’s hard to Although she still enjoys singing think that’s really just given me find the balance between staying for the folks at the Grand as back- the inspiration to give everything true to the original but also add- ground music, Take the Mic was a a crack – what is there to lose?” ing my personal twist and charac- completely different experience. Sarah encourages other singers ter into the song,” the 22-year-old “At Take the Mic you are the to apply for Take the Mic’s next added. centre of the stage, people are competition at www.takethemic. The interior design graduate, there to see you, no one talks, com.au

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Cameron worries he will be forced to relocate if a new buyer decides to use the land completely for another business or residential housing. “It can be hard for businesses to last in Warrandyte and for me to still be going after 15 years, I must be doing something right,” Camer- on said. “There isn’t really anywhere left in Warrandyte to go and it’s just concerning that after all those years of work someone else could come along, buy it and kick you out.” The local made an offer for the half-acre property, but says he can’t meet the price United is ask- ing for. Hockingstuart’s website is advertising for offers in excess of $900,000. “To relocate and start another business would be like going back Uncertain future: Cameron Guymer (centre) with his mechanic Luke Wright (left) and auto electrician Nick Mallia. to square one. I’ve got a wife and five kids and I’m the single money in there,” Cameron said. ic – who would also be affected if work would have to travel out of and now I don’t know where I’m go- earner. They depend on me so if I His workshop also employs two Cameron loses business and has Warrandyte for mechanical repairs. ing to be by the end of the year. It’s don’t get the property then I really young workers from Warrandyte to relocate. Meanwhile, local cus- “It has been hard to sleep at night really hard for the small guy and hope that the next owner keeps me – an auto electrician and a mechan- tomers who make up most of their because things are so uncertain it’s just not fair.” Balancing the business By CHERIE MOSELEN again,” she said. wants and needs of communities - SELLING one’s wares has always “Twenty years ago, I could nev- but in a really natural, organic way been about the ability to attract er have met up with friends here that complements what has always attention. and walked to a variety of venues made them work in the past in a In the 1850s, many businesses for breakfast, but many cafes and traditional sense.” relied on the distinctive cry of the restaurants cater for this now to The Diary is now proactive on the hawker. maximise their opportunities. And digital front with a growing Facebook Today’s retail offers are just as in- out-of-town customers use websites page (heading towards 2000 ‘likes’) sistent, only a lot more of them now to find them.” that measures a healthy engagement come via the Internet. Not everybody wants or needs with its followers. A revamped web- The Diary spoke with several mem- to use technology to market their site with “many exciting features” bers of the Warrandyte Business goods, but the supermarket owner is also on the way with an expected Association about the highwire act believes at least being part of the August relaunch. that is managing a small business in association – which helps plan “Our readers are getting their a fast paced, media savvy economy. events that include local businesses monthly dose of the physical edi- “It doesn’t seem to be enough in a “team effort” – is a vital tool for tion of the newspaper as well as an just to have street frontage any- a business owner to have in a small online version,” said Scott. “But by more,” said Janelle Wareham, man- community. also giving them an entertaining and ager of interior decorating business, Warrandyte is no stranger to watch- informative Facebook page to engage Riveresque. ing enterprises come and go. in, they can be a part of daily updates “Many visitors have looked online Demographics change, competition and interactions. first to see what type of shopping and increases. A host of reasons can lead “This approach also gives better amenities Warrandyte offers before to a community favourite closing value for our advertisers, as they are making the trip.” or being swallowed up by a larger getting their messages, events and “Survival for most businesses in business. products across in two mediums.” this community is a mix of tourism But these, too, must reinvent them- With more doors closing in Warran- and everyday custom. Personally, selves if the need arises. dyte recently, (such as long-termers I will always need and be grateful Thumbing through The Age (recent- Enedina and Villa Mexicana), there is for the tremendous local support I ly rejigged from a broadsheet to a concern of a return to the empty look receive, but I have also diversified compact format) is a reminder that that characterised the main street a to include a social media page that the rising tide of information tech- few years back. lets others know where we are and nology can sink your boat as surely However, despite the challenge of what we do.” as it can throw it a lifeline. retaining a successful business here, The Warrandyte Business Asso- There is even speculation some of Janelle Wareham remains upbeat ciation (WBA) has been offering the major publications in Australia about local shopping. support to local concerns by way of could venture down the path of “dig- “The village offers diverse shop- marketing and promotional ideas for ital-only” editions on certain days. ping experiences – that’s its strength. about 10 years, and actively encour- Diary editor Scott Podmore spoke “A person can walk their dog by ages its members to promote their of his role in trying to ensure the the river and stop at a café that will businesses in every possible way. ongoing success of Warrandyte’s welcome both of them,” Janelle said. Recently, the WBA held a workshop long-standing community newspa- “And soon, visitors will be able to for its members, teaching them how per. sit down in a guitar-making studio So, has embracing social media in to ‘like’ and ‘share’ a piece of jewel- to “check in” and integrate some “Balance is necessary to retain the on Yarra Street and have a coffee a business sense proved fruitful for lery, receiving over 3000 views to its examples of effective social media charm of this paper, but without an while watching these instruments Yarra Street’s Riveresque? website in two days. strategies with Andrew McIntosh. online presence it would find it more being made.” “I’m pleased to say that I put “It’s not for every establishment, WBA member Julie Quinton (Quin- difficult to survive in today’s digital There will always be those who up some wallpaper photos online but an online presence can be a ton’s IGA) told the Diary she has and social climate – or, more to the would sooner run their hands recently and had a response from powerful support when it comes to learnt to adapt to the varying needs point, in the future,” Scott said. through a fold of fabric, cherishing a resident architect, forming a con- marketing,” she said. and expectations of her customers “Genuine grassroots community that experience ahead of the con- nection that I might not have made The business of trying to stay in by embracing change. newspapers are definitely making a venience of buying clothing online. otherwise,” said Janelle Wareham. business is as old as time. “People will always want different comeback but, just like the bigger However, many more shoppers are The WBA member also mentioned Which reminds me… must put that things. Years from now shopping as media companies, they need to move content just to let their fingers do local jeweller Ruby Tuesday, who hourglass up for sale on the Warran- we know it will probably look new with the times, adapt to the online the walking. recently posted a competition online dyte Secondhand Page. 7 Warrandyte Diary July 2014

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CLYDE & Care about Transdev bus route OCKER your environment? changes upsets council Naturally! By BRIANNA PIAZZA nights… most late night 906’s on Sun- “grave concerns” about service chang- THE state government is introducing day to Thursday carry no passengers, es across the electorate, saying Man- Why not think 4000 extra weekly train, tram and bus but it does get quite popular on Friday ningham is the only municipality in Mel- services across Melbourne this month and Saturday nights.” bourne with no train or tram services. about joining your but Manningham bus users are set to Under the changes, the 906 route will The 286 service from Box Hill to the local environment lose under the plan. also terminate at Warrandyte Bridge Pines has been cut altogether, and Rumours that the 906 bus route from instead of Ringwood Station. council chief executive Joe Carbone group? Southern Cross Station to Ringwood Member for Warrandyte, Ryan Smith, says council will raise its concerns with will terminate at the Pines have proven says travellers from Warrandyte Bridge the Department of Transport and Pub- FRIENDS OF to be false, but Warrandyte bus trav- will connect with route 364 to Ring- lic Transport Victoria. ellers aren’t impressed with timetable wood “as part of improvements to the “While the discontinued Route 286 “Looks like that new editor’s WARRANDYTE changes. Manningham bus network”. will be duplicated in parts on other killed us off, Ock!” STATE PARK From July 27, the last city bound 906 “In the Warrandyte area, bus Route 364 routes, the loss of this specific service, “That’s a bugger Clyde. bus on Mondays to Fridays will run one has also been extended to Warrandyte and changes to the 295 service, will Artur Muchow hour earlier, while the first 906 service Reserve and there will be one AM and result in the loss of the only two direct We’d better get in touch with heading from the CBD to Warrandyte one PM extension to Deep Creek Re- links between The Pines and the Don- him... through a medium.” 0415 383 328 will commence one hour later. serve to cater for students attending caster East area to Box Hill and com- Weekends and public holidays have Warrandyte High School,” Mr Smith muters will need to change at either also been affected by timetable chang- said. Westfield Doncaster or Blackburn train es to the 906 route. Transdev Melbourne defended the station,” Mr Carbone said. Resident Jozica Kutin said she didn’t changes to the 906 bus on Twitter, say- “The 286 route is one of the most pa- like how the last 906 service from War- ing “There are plenty of peak 906 buses tronised services within Manningham randyte would run 30 minutes earlier for 364 customers to connect to, with with more than 400,000 boardings a and terminate at Doncaster and Black- three to five minutes waiting time … year, and we struggle to see the justifi- burn roads. 906 buses will run approximately every cation to discontinue this service.” Warrandyte’s Mitchell Sheldrick said: eight mins during peak and 364 will run l The new timetables and route “I’d be fine with it if there was a connec- approximately every 15 minutes.” maps are available at www.ptv.vic.gov. tion to NightRider on Friday/Saturday However, Manningham council has au or transdevmelbourne.com.au Clyde’s Term 3 JULY 14 – SEPTEMBER 19 FITNESS & HEALTH SPECIAL EVENTS New Zumba Wed 7–8pm Conundrum Yoga Mon 7–8pm, Wed 10am–11am Visiting Speech Pathologist Bill from Brackenbury St, whom we Thurs 6–7pm Maria Roubos. first met in the July 2013 edition, has Pilates Mon 8.15pm–9.15pm Thurs July 3, 10.30-11.30am gone on another camping expedition Strong Women Mon 9.15am, (free). Active Play Worshop, and phoned home with the following Tues 10.30am, Fri 8am Judy Cheng, Thurs Sept. 4, news. Yesterday he took his morning 10-11.30am. walk from his tent. He again walked 1 Men's Weights Tues 11.30am, km south, then 1 km west, then 1 km Fri 10.45am PUBLIC TALKS north, then ended up back at his tent. What’s happening to our This time he is not at the North Pole. FAMILIES Yarra? “Riverkeeper” Ian So where is he? Playgroup Thurs 9.30–11.30am

Solution to last month’s puzzle: Solution to last month’s Doug takes a piece of fruit from the box marked “apples and oranges”. If it is an apple, this box should be marked “apples”; the box marked “oranges” should be “apples and oranges”, the box marked “apples” should be marked “oranges”. If it is an orange, this box should be marked “oranges”; the box “apples” should marked “apples and oranges”, the box “oranges” should be marked “apples”. Solution next issue. Penrose talks Thurs Aug 21 Jingles Preschool Dance/Music at 7.30pm. Tue 9.20am Go Girls (7–12 years) Tue 6.30-8pm Wonderful Warrandyte CYRIL By PAUL WILLIAMS Children's Drawings Mon 4–5.30pm Val Polley talks Thurs Aug 14, at 2pm. ARTS & LIFESTYLE New Beginners Spanish Thur 1.30–3pm (10 weeks) French Club Wed 1.30–2.30pm Adult’s Drawing Mon 1–3pm (9 weeks) Beginners Sewing (machine) Wed 12noon–3pm Beginners Knitting Sat 19 & 26 1.30pm

BOOKINGS REQUIRED For regular ongoing classes check our website, phone us or come in for a brochure www.warrandyteneighbourhoodhouse.org.au Warrandyte Community Centre Yarra Street 9844 1839 WNH gratefully acknowledges support from Manningham City Council and the Department of Human Services. 8 Warrandyte Diary July 2014 Mullum Mullum Hey boys, it’s getting hot in here set for a new highball facility

By MICHELLE PINI According to council planning A long-awaited solution to the lack of and environment director Teresa highball facilities in Manningham is Dominik, the interplay between all incorporated in the new Mullum Mul- stakeholders, as well as environmen- lum Reserve draft management plan. tal considerations, “have been at the The report was released for public forefront of the plan”. exhibition and community input late Cr Grivokostopoulos indicated that LOCAL fire captains last month and aims to address the the plan has been guided by informa- Warren Aikman (stand-in highball issue among other recre- tion garnered through consultation captain for South Warran- ational uses. with local clubs and the community. dyte), Mick Keating (North It is expected the sporting facility, “Community feedback is vital in Warrandyte) andAdrian which will house five courts and seat- finalising the draft management Mullens (Warrandyte), ing for 500 spectators, will help meet plan for Mullum Mullum Reserve, were pictured warming up the growing need for court space so I encourage local residents to to the task of looking dap- from sports including basketball, share their views on this important per for the Fireball at the netball and gymnastics. The plan is project,” he said. Grand Hotel in October. welcomed by sporting clubs. If approved, the new Mullum Mul- The Warrandyte Fireball “The draft plan addresses a range lum multi-use sporting facility is is our chance to thank our of issues with the ultimate goal expected to cost $16.75m amortised CFA volunteers for continu- to provide high quality recreation over three financial years, with con- ing to keep our community facilities that respond to commu- struction expected to begin in 2016 safe. nity demand, respect the natural and estimated completion by the It is also our opportunity environment and are maintained end of 2017. to help raise much-needed effectively in to the future,” Mayor Ms Dominik said council would be funds for our three War- Jim Grivokostopoulos said. seeking state government funding randyte CFA stations. The management plan also aims in the meantime and aiming to be Held at Olivigna on Sat- to improve existing hockey, bowls cost-neutral at an operational level. urday, October 18, and and tennis facilities, as well as car For more information or to share wining, dining and enter- parking, pedestrian and cycling your views, visit: www.whatmatters tainment being the order access and features a café and com- manningham.com.au/mullummullum of the night, it promises munication hub. reservemanagementplan to be a huge community event. Mark the date on your calendars now. For updates, sponsorship or to volunteer your help Like us on Facebook visit: www.facebook.com/ Warrandyte.Fireball Five for Friday, videos, funnies, latest updates on The Great Picture: Scott Podmore Warrandyte Cook-up, and more (Tuxedos courtesy of Ferrari Formal Wear and Bridal). www.facebook.com/warrandytediary

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Alternate worlds – say hello to the ‘other’ locals

CAVALCADE of charac- about the spider’s eyes that peered known Melbourne journalist and our our sensibilities and challenging our ters has shuffled across out at her through the slot. We first sports writer. ‘Bloodhound’, he presumptions. the pages of this news- certainly remember the notes we called himself in honour of the local Then there was Corey, a little koala paper in the 43 years of received: “Only two pints today, footy team. of heroic proportions. He was discov- its existence. Characters thanks Milkie, and don’t forget a half Peter also wrote the occasional ered, a tiny baby, abandoned at the large and small, wise and otherwise, of cream”. We passed them to the ‘reader’s’ letter, ‘To stir ’em up a base of a huge old gum tree in Yarra created by the talented and varied dairy down the street. bit!’ He signed himself ‘Dusty Dan’. Street. He was taken by his rescuers local writers and artists who have Some kind soul regularly dropped (In newspaper jargon, a ‘dusty’ is a to the Vet’s surgery, where Kerri contributed to these columns. ly a little Aussie knockabout. They pre-decimal coinage through the slot; fake letter). Occasionally he would Fairley adopted him, carrying him The first two – Clyde and Ocker – appear on street banners, stroll once it was a ten-shilling note. One be ‘Ochardist, South Warrandyte’. everywhere, first in a front pack, then were inadvertently created by Jock through our website and still ride night someone broke open the box They always provoked incensed on her back. Finally he went to an Macneish, brilliant editorial car- on our festival float. A few innocent with a crowbar. We replaced it with reader reaction. animal rescue centre in Wonga Park, toonist from our first issue. Jock had readers believed Jock drew a new a construction of welded boilerplate. But the longest living and most ultimately being released back into drawn a cartoon, illustrating some cartoon each month. Ocker has Suddenly one-half of the old Cy- beloved pen name of them all was the bush. Bend of Islands artists Ona local issue, and standing to one side, sloped off to a bar somewhere, but press tree began to die. By this time ‘Smokey Joe’, aka Lee Tindale. As Henderson and Syd Tunn, saw the commenting, were two little men: Clyde is still with us, hosting the Co- we had our Community Centre office previously explained, a ‘smokey’ is possibility and turned Corey and his naked. The taller bloke was passing nundrum puzzle each month. and the letterbox had been removed. a fake news report, used to carry clan into environmental champions. some smart-aleck comment. The Our next ‘character’ wasn’t a But by now the old tree was being a paper through a quiet news time. When Lee Tindale died, Smokey smaller one was listening intently. character at all – more a tree and hailed as a local living treasure. This one carried us though almost 30 Joe died with him. There was no Suddenly I had a brainwave! I could a letterbox. For many years, before ‘Save the Diary Tree!’ went the cry. years. Its creator, Lee Tindale, was thought of passing the column on to detach these two from the original we had an office in the Warrandyte Council tree surgeons performed truly a living legend. It was the most someone else. ‘block’ (the paper was printed let- Community Centre, the Diary was miracles. popular feature in the newspaper. We spent a year finding a worthy terpress in those days) thus saving produced on the kitchen tables of its When it was decided to give the car Other characters have graced our replacement for Smokey Joe on Page the cost of an expensive new process various editors. We had a letterbox, parks names, the one opposite the pages from time to time. Foremost 2. Finally one day I asked myself two engraving, write a different caption attached to a large old Cypress tree pub was called ‘Diary Tree Car Park’. among them has been Cyril, a scruffy questions: Who is the best writer each month, giving the paper a new in Yarra St, near where the pedes- The Cypress went on a heritage tree little fellow, who seems to find fun in in Warrandyte? Who is the funniest ‘talking point’ each issue, often filling trian crossing now stands. Into this list somewhere. We were delighted. the direst of situations. Created by person? There was only one answer – an awkward little space on a page. box each month went readers’ letters Some of the pen names adopted by film producer, author and animator, Alan Cornell! So The Trotts of Dingley I called the big bloke Clyde because and reporters’ copy. We called it our Diary columnists have morphed into Paul Williams, Cyril will be in any- Dell were born. he looked a bit snooty and academic, Branch Office! characters in their own right. One of thing, so long as there’s something in and the smaller one Ocker – definite- One former editor complained the earliest was Peter Lovett, well- it for Cyril. He’s still with us, shocking CLIFF GREEN

Sharpen up your Residential zones locked in public speaking for greater Warrandyte area PEOPLE wanting to learn how to prepare a presentation in just five minutes and gain the confidence By SCOTT PODMORE available. This could have com- have been stopped by the council enable councils time to research to get up in front of an audience by NILLUMBIK residents can breathe pletely changed the face of War- and/or VCAT, this decision to re- and consider the proposal, which turning the fear of public speaking a collective sigh of relief as the randyte, resulting in a substantial tain the current minimum lot size I’m pleased to say is now perma- into fun have the opportunity to take state government closes the door increase in population in some of closes the door on all subdivision nently retained,” Cr Young told part in a two-hour public speaking on carving up their shire. Victoria’s, indeed Australia’s, most proposals for one-acre blocks the Diary. workshop through a Manningham After almost two years of lobby- bushfire prone and environmen- without the time, expense and ag- The Warrandyte community council program on Monday, July ing by council, residents and the tally significant areas. gravation of neighbours objecting last year lodged hundreds of 21 at 6pm. Warrandyte Community Associa- This news follows the March to council and lodging appeals at submissions objecting to various Phil Schibeci, who will be conduct- tion (WCA), the planning minister announcement that Manningham’s VCAT,” Mr Upson said. aspects of the state government’s ing the workshop, is a renowned Matthew Guy has agreed to main- Low Density Residential Zone Nillumbik council has welcomed proposed planning zone changes, corporate speaker and workshop tain a one-acre minimum subdivi- (LDRZ) would also be given per- confirmation of subdivision size including the proposal to cut the facilitator, as well as an educator, sion size in Nillumbik. manent subdivision protection. in the LDRZ. LDRZ minimum lot size in half. coach and author. During the last 21 “The Warrandyte Community “Along with Manningham, Nil- Nillumbik shire mayor Cr Mi- The WCA met with the planning years Phil has empowered organisa- Association welcomes the decision lumbik becomes one of very few chael Young said: “Council has minister on three occasions and tions and individuals, both personal- by the planning minister to retain councils in Victoria where the advocated to the Minister for requested that he maintain the ly and professionally, to achieve peak the current one-acre minimum lot LDRZ remains unchanged,” Mr Planning to keep the current sub- current minimum lot size. performance in public speaking, size in Nillumbik’s Low Density Upson said. division size, which in our shire is “The WCA would like to thank communication and leadership. He Residential Zone (LDRZ),” said The LDRZ areas of Manningham particularly relevant for a number the Nillumbik Shire Council for teaches professionals in various WCA vice president Jonathan and Nillumbik are recognised as of reasons, primarily relating to passing a resolution requesting businesses and organisations the Upson. an important buffer between the our environment, bushfire risk the planning minister retain the skills to create positive, productive The new residential zones ini- green wedge and urban residen- and amenities. current minimum lot size in the workplaces to help them achieve the tially proposed by the planning tial areas with significant environ- “An interim arrangement for LDRZ,” Mr Upson said. goals of their business. minister recommended halving mental value and neighbourhood 12 months was granted by the “Together, we achieved a great Contact Manningham council’s the minimum lot size in areas character. minister to maintain the current result for the Warrandyte commu- business and project support officer where reticulated sewerage is “While some subdivisions might 0.4ha minimum subdivision, to nity.” on 9840 9310 to book. 10 Warrandyte Diary July 2014

DRAFT MULLUM MULLUM RESERVE DRAFT MANAGEMENT PLAN PUBLIC EXHIBITION JULY–AUGUST 2014 The Mullum Mullum Reserve Management Plan has now been developed and is available for public exhibition. Manningham Council uses management plans to provide direction for the future use, development and management of parks and reserves. The draft Mullum Mullum Reserve Management Plan addresses a broad range of issues and has also included consideration of a five court multi-use highball facility to accommodate sports such as basketball, netball, badminton and community activities. To view the draft Management Plan and associated documents and make an online submission, please visit: www.whatmattersmanningham.com.au/ MullumMullumReserveManagementPlan Hard copy displays of the Management Plan, maps and summary information will be available at: n Manningham Civic office, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster n Manningham Libraries (Doncaster, Bulleen, The Pines and Warrandyte) n Manningham Donvale Indoor Sports Centre A Community Information Display will be held on Saturday 26 July 2014, from 1.00 pm – 2.30 pm at the Hockey/Bowls Pavilion at Mullum Mullum Reserve. For more information or to request a hard copy, please call 9840 9348. Consultation closes at 5.00pm on Friday 8 August 2014.

Planning and Environment Act 1987 MANNINGHAM PLANNING SCHEME Notice of Approval of Amendment Amendment C105 The Minister for Planning has approved Amendment C105 to the Manningham Planning Scheme. Chappy the chippy The Amendment came into operation on 19 June 2014. The Amendment implements the new residential zones into the Manningham Planning Scheme. Specifically, it introduces the Residential Growth Zone (RGZ), General Residential Zone (GRZ) and Neighbourhood Residential Zone (NRZ), applies the zones accordingly, amends the Local Planning Policy Framework at hands over hammer Clause 21.05 — Residential, Clause 21.09 — Activity Centres and Commercial Areas, Clause 22.01 — Design and Development By RUTH BIRCH and He joined the cricket club at nine, fol- Policy, Clause 22.05 — Non-Residential Uses in Residential Areas BRIONY BOTTARELLI Policy, Clause 22.11 — Battle Axe Blocks Policy, 22.15 — Dwellings lowing in his Dad’s footsteps. His siblings in a Residential 3 Zone Policy. The Amendment also updates the OHN Chapman is a name synon- and children have also been involved planning scheme maps in accordance with the recently introduced ymous with Warrandyte. with the club. Commercial Zones. The Business 1 and 2 Zones are now shown Not only is his name one of He was on the local cemetery trust for as Commercial 1 Zone. the first things our readers see 33 years and school council at Warran- on the front page of the Diary dyte Primary for 10 years. He was also A copy of the Amendment can be inspected, free of charge, at the by way of an advertisement, it’s a name one of the first shareholders with the Department of Transport, Planning and Local Infrastructure website associated with quality construction in HOME GROUND Warrandyte Community Bank. at www.dpcd.vic.gov.au/planning/publicinspection and free of the Greater Warrandyte area. ADVANTAGE At the end of June, at 65 years of age charge, during office hours, at the offices of the Manningham City More than that, the highly respected and after a successful career, John de- Council, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster. local builder for the best part of the past “But it’s more than just a suburb, isn’t cided to hand over the reins to Jason five decades has also played a big part it, it’s a unique place with a great sense Graf, another local who worked as an JOE CARBONE in the local community whether it be of community,” he told the Diary. apprentice for John about 25 years ago Chief Executive socially, in sport or his strong sense of The building that first springs to mind, before running his own business. He has community. Everyone knows “Chappy”. when asked which one John was most now joined John’s brother Brian in the Hailing from a family “that goes back proud of, is a Kangaroo Ground home he business, bringing his extensive experi- four generations in Warrandyte”, accord- built a few years ago worth $2.5 million. ence with him. ing to the popular quick-witted local, he “It was a very impressive house with Though not fully retiring, John will KEITH WALKER has lived here his entire life, as did his a lot of rock walls, glass and other in- reduce his role in the business, but still father and grandmother before him. teresting materials. It was an interesting have some input, while relying on Jason GARDEN MAINTENANCE John’s first occupation was that of a job and probably the best house we have to maintain the quality and reputation of surveyor, employed by Kirkpatrick & ever built,” he says. Chapman Gardner Builders. John feels Webber. He then did national service “The best thing about building is having that the hardest thing about retiring is Lawn Mowing during the war in Vietnam, but was for- something to see at the end of the day. In that he will miss the camaraderie of his Garden Tidy Up tunate not to have gone there. many jobs there is not much to be seen at team. Pruning In 1974 he married local girl, Maxine the end of the week, but in building you John’s “so called” retirement will in- Adams, and her family also goes back always have something more to see and volve some projects with his sons, the Handyman Services a long way in Warrandyte. Her paternal be proud of.” role of secretary on the newly founded grandmother lived in the “White House” While running a business, John and Warrandyte Sports Club board, and hit- 0488 553 594 as a little girl. Many of Warrandyte’s old- Maxine have brought up three sons, ting the road with Maxine in their newly [email protected] er residents will remember this historic Matthew, Timothy and Christopher, and acquired caravan. building. have five grandchildren. The Diary, and indeed the community, In 1977 Chapman Gardner Builders was Throughout John’s life in Warrandyte, salute one of our best known and re- established. You could even say he has he has been heavily involved in the spected locals and wish him all the best DIARY MINI ADS helped build the suburb as we know it. community. in semi-retirement.

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BY VAL POLLEY lost their lives but if they survived had lost USTRALIA went to war 100 years their youth to years of fighting; women lost ago. their husbands and support; young women On August 4, 1914, this young their prospective partners and children, country joined with many other their fathers. The cost of the war in lives and nations in a major conflict. The casualties was enormous and, it must be re- Great War, World War I or the First World membered, did not just affect Australia. The War – no matter what it was called, this was lives of a whole generation were disrupted a world-changing, cataclysmic event. in numerous countries around the globe. Most people associate the beginning of The seeds of future conflicts were sown in the war with the assassination of Archduke the dividing of the spoils after the peace. It Franz Ferdinand of Austria by a Serbian na- is hard to justify the cause being worth the tionalist on June 28, 1914. There had been sacrifices made. military, economic and political tensions Many families will have a World War I histo- across Europe beforehand but following ry. For example the following are brief stories the assassination, Austria declared war on of three of the Historical Society’s archivers. Serbia on July 30. One by one, other Europe- Shelagh’s father was a young man who an countries came to the aid of their allies. enlisted within days and served for the du- Russia came to the aid of Serbia on August ration of the war. His war diaries are in the 2. Then Germany declared war on Russia, Canberra War Memorial museum. Judy’s which brought France into the war. Britain father enlisted in 1915 and served at Gallipoli declared war on Germany on August 4 fol- and in France and Belgium. He, and his two lowing the invasion of neutral Belgium. This brothers, survived the war and he returned action meant countries within the British from the UK with an English wife. My English Empire, such as Australia and New Zealand, grandfather enlisted in the UK although a were also at war. family man with young children. He was one Imagine what it must have been like in Aus- tralia in 1914. At that time it had roughly the same population in its entirety as Melbourne does today. About five million people, nearly all descended from United Kingdom colo- Despite its rela- nists, inhabited this vast country, sharing a language, and an affinity with the ‘mother tive small size and country’. News of the war, however, was sparse population, greeted with enthusiasm, and embraced ea- gerly, at least in the early years. by 1916 Warran- Initially it was thought that it would be over dyte had already in months, and many young men saw over- Private Archibald Forden, one of two Warrandyte brothers to enlist. seas action as a chance for adventure abroad sent over 30 men Photo courtesty: Warrandyte Historical Society and enlisted willingly. In the first instance Australia pledged 20,000 troops and the ser- to the front. Some vice of its navy and on 19 August an Austra- lian Military and Naval expeditionary force of the local men sailed north from Sydney to take possession were reported to of German New Guinea and New Britain. Envisage life in Warrandyte at that crucial be in the thick of time in 1914. The township had a small pop- the fighting from ulation and newspaper reports of the time show a rural township actively following a Gallipoli onwards. number of pursuits. Gold mining was still a major activity and the battery was continu- ing its crushing work. There were reports of big Murray Cod being landed from the Yarra of 10 brothers, eight of whom enlisted. The River and dismay expressed at the destruc- eldest brother was an Anzac, having emigrat- tion of many wattle trees by weekend visi- ed before the war, he enlisted in Perth. An- tors seeking wattle-blossom. The bridge was other brother, the youngest, died in fighting being strengthened and repaired and dress- in France within weeks of arriving there but ing sheds were proposed to be built at the the others survived. My grandfather’s young swimming area. There was the usual round of family was split in two; some of his children balls and sporting activities. were born before he went to war, others af- In May, the Hon E.H. Cameron announced terwards. One of my husband’s uncles fought his retirement from state politics after 40 in France and suffered injuries but would years representing the area in the seat of never talk about his experiences. After the Evelyn. It was into this peaceful environment war ended, his eldest Aunt married an Aus- that the announcement of war came and tralian soldier and sailed to Australia. She within days local men were enlisting. never saw her parents or siblings again; a In September 1914, an enthusiastic event source of sadness for her. There is no doubt was held to farewell the first of these men that when people look back at the war from who were going to the front with the Expe- an individual or family perspective, many ditionary Force. They all were wished God such stories remain to be told. speed and safe return with patriotic speech- So over the next four years, we can expect es extolling the virtues of defending flag and many commemorations, articles, television nation and of being willing to lay down their documentaries and so forth centred on the lives if need be to fight in the cause of their 1914-18 war, its causes and effects. There is country. Despite its relative small size and already an element of ‘World War I fatigue’ sparse population, by 1916 Warrandyte had being expressed, yet there needs to be de- already sent over 30 men to the front. Some bate, discussion and analysis of the events of the local men were reported to be in the that led to the war and its aftermath. Given thick of the fighting from Gallipoli onwards. the current fraught situation in many places Some were killed, some wounded but still around the world at present, lessons that ac- men enlisted. knowledge how quickly countries can slide The effects of the casualties being suffered into war could perhaps be learnt from this by the soldiers must have been enormous history. By also collecting personal stories on the families back home. No immediate and following Warrandyte’s contribution to communication was possible and news could the war effort and the home front, perhaps be slow to arrive. Yet the local community some local perception and insight will be did not slacken its support and its efforts to gained. Much more remains to be recorded, sustain the war effort. It formed a Patriotic both about the stories of the local men who League which gave wrist watches and wallets went to war and Warrandyte in World War to those going off to fight. It also arranged One. Just like the war itself, this task will parties and picnics for returned and injured evolve over time. Australian soldiers during the war years. In Website: Mapping Our Anzacs is an excel- addition it provided strong fund raising sup- lent resource for following up on individual’s port through the Red Cross. war records. Warrandyte Historical Society The Australian casualty list was high and welcomes stories, photos and memorabilia the men who eventually returned were from WW1 associated with Warrandyte. Con- changed by their experiences and both coun- tact [email protected]. try and township to which they returned Photos courtesy of Warrandyte Historical had changed as well. Young men not only Society. 12 Warrandyte Diary July 2014

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Christmas in July 2014 A few Christmases ago, I found myself queuing up with other late night shoppers. As I looked over my intended purchases I thought, I wish I could give more. My ideal gift is priceless. It comes in the form of peace and quiet, open air and for everyone to be truly happy. Without a doubt, there would be plenty of people rolling their eyes at my ambitious “wish list.” But magically, I find my quest coming to fruition. We moved to Warran- dyte. A place that is peaceful and a sanctuary that makes everyone happy when they visit … and so it seems every dream is attainable. Here in Warrandyte, we have the gift of nature in all its glory. At night time we have our very own possums that go dancing on our roof tops. Reminding us, that there is always fun to be had. When things don’t go to plan, the Kookaburras laugh and tell us there is always tomorrow. When days seem dreary, the Lorikeets spread their wings and put on a blaze of colour to bright- en us up. The local blue tongue lizard named Oscar reminds us to take time and bask in the sun for a while. There is always work to be done inside. When our children Christopher and Isaac shriek with delight, in watching their tadpoles turn to frogs, it makes our journey right! We belong to a great community Say hello to Lolly & Oigs... and Laural of sports people and writers. It has been a time to rejuvenate. A By SCOTT PODMORE “In 2003 I was missing Warrandyte wonderful Warrandyte was, and how time to pollinate our minds with THE Diary is excited to introduce and so brought my paintings from lucky I was to have spent the best new ideas and creative expres- readers to our new cartoonist, Laural Noosa to sell at the Warrandyte part of my life there, and so I started sion. To discover one’s passion. Retz, and our new members of the Festival,” she told the Diary. “Sub- to draw a couple of my favourite new We are still working on our Diary ‘family’, Lolly & Oigs. sequently I believe a good number characters in various Warrandyte home. But one thing for sure, Born in Lilydale in 1971, Laural of local people have my work on the scenes. there is enough room to house moved to North Warrandyte when walls of their homes.” “I was getting my fix of Warrandyte everyone dear to us. More gather- she was just a baby before going to In 2004 Laural left Noosa perma- through my art! I wanted to share my ings is what the doctor ordered. Warrandyte Primary School where nently and returned to Warrandyte images with people who could relate We love Warrandyte. she “developed a love for art classes for four years. to them and appreciate the everyday Finally the greatest gift to myself with teacher Denise Farran”. “I lived on a block of land in Re- beauty of Warrandyte, so earlier in this year, and everyone around “Upon graduating from Grade 6, search Rd believed to have once the year I contacted the Diary about me, is getting my health back on my class teacher Karen Fisher told been owned by famous Warrandyte becoming involved with my ‘Lolly & track. (Has been a steady but slow me to ‘keep up the drawing’,” Laural artist Clara Southern and my neigh- Oigs’ characters. recovery.) Our health is more told the Diary. “Words I’ve never bor was the very talented artist Scott “Since the ‘70s I have always en- important than anything found in forgotten.” lessons he taught me”, he encour- Nye. It amazes me just how steeped joyed reading the Diary and always, Santa’s big red sack! She then studied at Warrandyte aged her to see and use vibrant in art Warrandyte is; both historically still to this day, hunt for Jock Mac- How blessed I am to have a tru- High School where her passion for colours in her work. and contemporarily,” she said. neish’s cartoons before I consider ly amazing husband and family. art developed further under the tu- In 1996 Laural moved north to Noo- In 2008 Laural left our shores for reading any articles!” Not to mention very dear friends. telage of accomplished artists Chris sa Heads, joined a Life Drawing group some overseas travel and “never Laural is now living on the tropical Thank you all. Your patience, love White and Andrew Clarke. for a few years and then enrolled to quite made it home”. island of Cebu in the Philippines with and support is forever appreciat- “I was very privileged to have had study painting and drawing full time “I welcomed this opportunity to her partner who is an animator. ed. such quality and devoted art teach- at the Sunshine Institute of Tafe in take a break from producing the “As Jock (Macneish) said to me the Thank you for the true spirit of ers during my formative years,” she Noosa in 2000-01. At that time she nudes for which I had become known other day: ‘You are uniquely placed Christmas. says. was selling paintings at the Eumundi and sought a new direction,” Laural to view the comings and goings of As days tick around, know that In 1994 Laural was introduced to Markets in the Noosa hinterland and said. “Inspired by the cartoon work the Warrandyte village, given your our door is always open. local artist Ron Reynolds, whose her paintings sold to people from all of American artist Robert Crumb, strategic location at some distance work she admires, before joining his over the planet. Then her artwork I began to design some cartoon from the mainstream’.” Helen, Martin Christopher Sunday morning plein-air painting began selling from galleries in Mel- characters of my own. While living The Diary is thrilled to have Laural and Isaac Rakuscek classes and, among other “valuable bourne, Sydney and Singapore. in India I was reminiscing about how and ‘Lolly & Oigs’ join the team. 13 Warrandyte Diary July 2014 Anderson’s Creek Primary School

Bridges to Prep 2014 PRE-SCHOOL CHILDREN PREPARING FOR 2015

Our ‘Bridges’ program is a key part of transition into school life. It is important to our new children that their introduction into school is an enjoyable and positive experience.

Through the Bridges program, children experience a range of activities such as art, literacy, numeracy, music and physical education.

They get to make new friends so they will have a familiar face when the new school year begins.

The program gently eases them

into this new and very different

environment and allows them to familiarise themselves with our staff and school facilities. Group 1: July 18 & 25 August 1, 8 & 15 Group 2: The Bridges program will run August 22 & 29 each Friday from 2.30-3.15pm September 5, 12 & 19* * Sept. 19 session at 9.30-10.15am due to last day of school We will be running two 5 week programs.

Enrolments are essential to ensure even numbers between the two groups.

Enrolments can be made through Jo at the school office, by email — [email protected] — phone 9844 2757 or by ringing 9844 2757. email [email protected] website www.andersonscreekps.vic.edu.au 14 Warrandyte Diary July 2014

The professionals in treating back and neck pain, headaches, and sports injuries in every one from infants to the elderly welcome you to our newly refurbished Warrandyte clinic!

To celebrate our newly refurbished clinic, we would like to offer the community a limited deal. Cut out or tear off the coupons below to redeem the deal. Either make an appointment by phoning the clinic on 9844 2465 or book online by going to our website www.osteopathymelbourne.org and clicking on the “bookings” link on the left hand side of the page, then following the prompts.

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New doctors MUSCLE MANIPULATION CLINIC now taking new patients Treatment for acute and chronic muscular problems Dr Olivia Rimington Dr Andrew Perrignon Headaches & Migraines Heel Spurs & Sprains Dr Libby Rochstein Neck & Shoulder Pain Tennis / Golf Elbow Dr Esther Ko Sciatica & Back Pain Hip and Knee Pain Dr Paul Proimois Dr Gail Dixon continues to see her regular patients A unique style of muscular corrections are done by realigning muscles, OPEN tendons and ligaments – this manipulation simply works! Monday to Friday – 9am to 5.30/6pm Saturday – 9am to 12pm Suite 3, 35-37 Drysdale Road, Warrandyte 9844 5495 15 Warrandyte Diary July 2014 16 Warrandyte Diary July 2014 Warrandyte’s second-hand heaven Debi Slinger is the brains behind the Warrandyte Second Hand Page on Facebook. If you haven’t Debi Slinger heard of it, well, you’re when I had a blog I created a ‘don’t also been a great place for people to missing out on a bargain. buy anything new month’ which I’ve make inquires: Do you know a good Debi took some time out for done a couple of times since. plumber? Does anyone have any It irritates the crap out of me that lemons they don’t need? What’s the the Diary to tell us about the some local councils won’t let people new restaurant like? Does anyone journey so far. pick over hard rubbish. The WSHP need a local school bag? is the ultimate in stopping things We decided to cap anyone else We started the page in February going into landfill. joining for the time being because 2013. Currently there are about I originally saw this idea staying the group became too large to mod- 2250 members with over 100 more with friends in Ocean Grove. I joined erate and lost some of it’s intimacy. wanting to join. All up, 70% are locals that group to see how it worked There are some members who live (within the Warrandyte community) and knew instantly it would be a as far as Berwick and Williamstown, and 80% are women. There is an big hit for our similarly close-knit but their connection to Warrandyte average of 100 posts a day. I think community. Within a week we had is usually that a relative or friend than what the CFA or radio were we’re able to monitor most of the the weirdest item I’ve seen sold is a 250 members. Within a month we lives here. It’s an ongoing job of able to offer. Although that was interactions and make sure everyone Dalek helmet. had 500 members. Just over a year keeping people aware of the rules never it’s intention, if it’s an effective plays nicely. Shani has wonderful IT I’ve been a member of Freecycle and we had 2000 members. There and obligations of the page and 99% way of communicating information, and communication skills and is the for over 10 years and have always are many, many of these sites on of the time, everyone is very nice to then we are happy for it to be used ‘go to’ girl when people are new to loved the idea of people sharing Facebook called Secondhand Pages, each other. As I say, “Play nicely now, for that. The challenging part is that the site and need to know how to their stuff around. You know, bor- Buy, Swap, Sell, or Classifieds or because you’ll probably bump into the information is in fact accurate post items or how to make an album. row my mower, or washing machine Noticeboards. Some of these have that person you’re negotiating with and not hearsay or misinterpreted. I couldn’t do it without my team. broken? Use mine until yours is fixed. 10,000+ members. at the IGA”. Tony Moran was the first person The bonus of having the site? I’ve Got 200 bricks you don’t need? I’ll Warrandyte is unique. The WSHP During the February fires, the site to help me out with the site and met so many wonderful, wonderful take them off your hands. I’m also is about buy/swap/sell, it’s more also became a place for people to then Lee Brierley and Shani Schols people. I’ve heard of amazing con- someone who doesn’t like waste and about the exchange of goods. It’s resource information, often quicker joined earlier this year. Between us nections.

Pictures: Stephen Reynolds Magnificent mural makes its mark

THE Warrandyte Skate Park Mural has been restored by our young art- ists after the disappointment of the recent graffiti vandalism and it was officially unveiled. As part of a community project called Warrandyte Street Art, Man- ningham council welcomed teens and young adults between the ages of 13 and 24 to the workshop in re- cent months. The group participated in designing a mural for the skate park under the watchful guidance of professional Indigenous urban artist, Reko Rennie, who has commissioned large-scale murals across the globe. Reko described the skate park mural as “one of the most rewarding proj- positivity and creativity in the face Warrandyte’s young arts team at an ects” he had ever facilitated. of senseless vandalism just after unveiling with councilors present The 15 young people designed completing the project. The work including Mayor Jim Grivokostopou- and painted the vibrant mural, and has now been graffiti-proofed and los, Cr Meg Downie, Cr Paul McLeish have shown tremendous resilience, the achievement was celebrated by and Cr Sophy Galbally. 17 Warrandyte Diary July 2014 18 Warrandyte Diary July 2014 Warrandyte Diary 19 Beautiful sculptures fit for a King

When it comes to “our living treasures”, internationally renowned sculptor Inge King is royalty. The Diary’s BILL MCAULEY was privy to an exclusive interview with the living legend and also was given access to photograph her works currently being exhibited at the National Gallery of Victoria. exhibition speaks, highly of Inge’s EXCLUSIVE work. “King’s career as an artist is an amazing story of determination, commitment and remarkable longev- ity. Her achievements as an artist are truly extraordinary,” he told the Diary. Inge’s work is represented in all Words and pictures major national collections and she by BILL MCAULEY is renowned especially for her mon- umental public works. Locals should HE formidable career of know her 13-metre tall Sentinel 2000 Warrandyte abstract sculp- on the Eastern Freeway and her most tor Inge King is being cele- famous public sculpture Forward brated with a major retro- Surge, the wave-like sculpture prom- spective of her wonderful inently positioned on the lawn near work at The National Gallery of Vic- the Victorian Arts Centre. Also, Rings toria entitled Inge King: Constellation. of Saturn featured at Heide Museum of Inge, now in her 99th year, is one Modern Art Gallery in Bulleen and Red of Australia’s most respected artists Rings on the Eastlink Freeway. and her exhibition is being staged The veteran’s work features lots throughout the NGV foyer spaces at of curves, waves and rings and her Federation Square. It features 92 of her larger-than-life compositions are works from small maquette studies gracefully elegant, bold and beautiful. to larger full-scale sculptures. It also She recently told the Diary that living includes some of her lesser-known and working in the Warrandyte hills jewellery designs. With the inclusion affected her work in a positive way of work by her late husband Grahame – “I took inspiration from the whole King, the exhibition recognises their atmosphere of the place,” she said. unique artistic collaboration. Inge also spoke about her early days Inge spoke to the Diary this week in Melbourne. recounting the first time she and Gra- “Grahame and I had our first exhi- hame came to inspect their block of bition in 1951. I exhibited 12 carvings land in Drysdale Street. and a case of jewellery and Grahame “I found it charming,” Inge said. showed paintings. We sold all the jew- “Then Grahame said but you haven’t ellery and some paintings, but I don’t seen the seaside yet? I replied, no, think that anyone except sculpture this will do.” students looked at my sculptures.” So Warrandyte was to be their new Over 63 years later it is a different home and workplace. In 1952 they story and the whole world is well and built their Robin Boyd-designed home truly looking at her sculptures, espe- and workshop on the block creating a cially present day sculpture students. studio/living space where they could Judging by her profound success, continue their artistic collaboration. her work is being viewed with great Soon afterwards they produced two appreciation. girls, Joanna, now 60, and Angela, As far as the artistic community of now 58. Australia is concerned, Inge King is David Hurlston, the curator of the indeed one of Our Living Treasures.

Yes, I think I am satisfied. One is never quite satisfied, but I think I have achieved something. I feel I have been quite fortunate in my life.” – Inge King.

Clockwise from top left: Rings Of Saturn at Heide Museum Of Modern Art; our living treasure Inge King; Inge King’s exhibition at NGV; King’s earliest work at the NGV exhibition entitled Head 1944 (inset); Red Rings located on the Eastlink Trail; and exhibition curator David Hurlston pictured looking at Celestial Rings at NGV. Inge King’s Constellation will be on display at The Ian Potter Centre, National Gallery Victoria until August 31, 2014. Pictures: Bill McAuley 20 Warrandyte Diary July 2014

Wattle and Co in full bloom By BRIANNA PIAZZA a wonderful, inclusive and support- EVERY year for Hurstbridge’s Wattle Pictures: Brianna Piazza ive community of people. Playing Festival, Sue Arnold entertains fes- with them just makes me so happy tival-goers by dressing up as Miss and I was really glad to go up to Wattle, a fictional beauty queen Cairns to perform alongside them,” from 1910. Marjan said. She jokes that Miss Wattle is only While in Cairns, the group also visit- famous within a 5km radius of her ed the Great Barrier Reef and played house, but Cairns locals are bound at the popular Kuranda Market after to grow to love her too after her a trip on the Kuranda Scenic Railway. appearance at the Cairns Ukulele When Sue picked up a ukulele 20 Festival earlier this month. years ago, she “never imagined in Miss Wattle and the Panton Hill a million years” that she would be Ukulele Club wowed an audience heading to Cairns to play in such a with their 20-minute performance major festival. on one of the festival’s main stages, As a teenager growing up in Ade- covering everything from calypso to laide, Sue picked up a ukulele for the Oz rock and western swing. first time after becoming inspired by “We were stupidly excited,” Sue other kids her age who were playing told the Diary. “We’re all middle-aged music and forming their own bands. but we we’re just as excited as kids. “There was a ukulele lying around. I For many of us – myself included – thought I couldn’t play the drums or it’s the first time in Cairns,” Sue said. the saxophone like them but I could The festival attracts thousands of probably play the ukulele. The music visitors from across Australia and I found in my grandmother’s piano the world, with several international stool from the 1930s had instructions ukulele artists taking part, including on how to play the ukulele in it so the so-called “modern-day master” that’s how I taught myself. For me Bartt Warburton and Abe Lagrimas it was a way to be part of the music Jr. world that I love.” Some of the ukulele players in Miss Twenty years later, she holds ukule- Wattle and the Panton Hill Ukulele le lessons in Hurstbridge and Eltham Club, which is a group of 10, had been and still loves it. learning for only eight weeks before And there’s no sign of Sue giving up heading to Cairns. “It doesn’t take long to get enough “A lot of the people who start my Warrandyte resident Marjan Kiew- her passion for the ukulele any time Sue says beginners generally pick proficiency on a ukulele to entertain classes are in their fifties and it’s iet, who travelled to Cairns with soon, as she hopes to start classes up the ukulele and are playing a song people. It’s challenging enough to their first time learning an instru- the club, started learning to play in Warrandyte. within minutes, and the profession- keep you interested for the rest of ment. You really don’t have to be the ukulele nine months ago after Those interested in attending her al ukulele teacher and entertainer your life but simple enough for any born with music ability – anyone can noticing flyers about lessons at the ukulele classes can contact her on believes that’s why the ukulele is person to pick it up and play a song play and it gives me a thrill to see Wattle Festival. the Miss Wattle And Friends Face- becoming more popular. within five minutes,” she said. grown-ups playing.” “I was hooked straight away and it’s book page or by calling 0409 790 319. Fantastic, fabulous, fundraiser fling THE old green hall otherwise known Tom Bone, Heather’s dad, when he as the Mechanics Institute, was re- recited a poem about a shearer’s cently transformed into Coco Cabana nightmare: the shearer dreamt he Warrandyte for a festival fundraiser review had sheared his wife. called the Warrandyte Fling. By BRIONY BOTTARELLI The Warrandyte Festival Commit- On arrival we were greeted with tee managed to raise more than flashing coloured lights, coming from with the bass managing to finish the $1800, which will go towards some the lighting box, out across the street gig sounding more like a didgeridoo new street banners, kids activities and across the river, thanks to Hugh than a didgeridoo itself! To those and musicians at the next festival. McSpedden and his young assistant, who arrived late, you missed a real Adie Courtney, president of the Richard Oremek. WBA needs to get treat. Heather Jameson and the Riff- festival committee, told the Diary you back for Christmas. We entered masters entertained throughout the she would like to thank all those the hall to find soft lights on all the rest of the evening. Great fun. involved, from voluntary help to tables and beautifully decorated As always, the ladies readily got participants of the occasion. The walls and stage, along with ongoing up to dance. However, it took the Boyles, as always, were in there giv- lighting from Hugh creating a won- gorgeous young Leah Milburn-Clark ing a helping hand and motivating derful atmosphere. to get the men on their toes. everyone into having a great time. The evening commenced with six Raffle prizes were handed out And don’t let anyone ever try to amazing a cappella singers, the Vocal during the night by MC Martin Walk- tell you that John Boyle can’t dance. Agents comprising three women, er, along with a taste of his very droll Kerry very kindly shared him for the including Lisa Upson and three men, humour. We also had a treat from occasion. 21 Warrandyte Diary July 2014 Block, dock and four smokin’ one-act plays

Pictures: Stephen Reynolds

RITER’S Block opened the evening in what was a very W clever play in which a writer’s characters come to life as he writes. Bill Connolly as the playwright needs no introduction. Annie Italia- no as Maddie brilliantly portrayed the leading character with the great degree of “attitude” required for the part; a tribute to the talents of director Phil Swindley. Farhad Zai- wala played the archetypal villain with aplomb. The Dock Brief followed, yet an- other clever play with just two characters. John Milburn-Clark’s gifted linguistic talents ably por- trayed Morganhall the barrister in true Rumpole style. His unfortunate client Fowle was capably acted by Adrian Rice. A clever and funny piece: I particularly enjoyed Rice’s play-within-play-acting renditions of the judge and witnesses. The interval arrived with welcome soup, drinks and ice cream. Perhaps I should have left at this point. Cicatrice followed. A thoroughly nasty play, which I didn’t enjoy despite nothing being wrong with the acting in what was a sterling per- formance by Leah Milburn-Clark as Danielle. Versatile Simone Kiefer was equally competent in villainous roles, and young Jaz Harwood as The Boy showed she has a great acting career young talent performing alongside ents of Farhad Zaiwala before and Cicatrice (scar) – and in one way on a difficult play, but pulled it off ahead. This kind of play showcases the older troupers; no doubt as a it was lovely to see new, young and or another, all the characters in this magnificently. the talents of the performers, but result of the good work in formation enthusiastic actors perform with him play were scarred. Universal Language, Unamunda, perhaps at the expense of enjoyment of the Warrandyte Youth Theatre. and Bill. With many characters to Lost parents, bad parents, no par- was amazing. It is hard enough learn- for the audience. Thank you WTC. direct, Phyl Swindley did a great job. ents and a dose of vicious sibling ing lines in your own language, let The evening finished with Universal It is always a joy to watch both rivalry. We were introduced to Grade alone one that is invented. The two Language. As it was mostly per- HOGGY (AKA DAVID HOGG) John Milburn-Clark and Adrian Rice 4 student Jaz Harwood, and although young actors, Ruby Moxey-Fithall formed in the Unamundan language, in action. John had most of the dia- very young she was perfectly at and Jon Italiano, were wonderful, I lost the plot fairly early. However, NCE again, the WTC, presented logue in The Dock Brief, and I am in home on stage. No doubt she will bouncing off each other like a couple the talents of Ruby Moxey-Fithall as an enjoyable and entertaining awe of those who remember so many achieve her future acting goals. of old pros. the language student Dawn and Jon Oprogram. Writer’s Block, start- words, some in Latin. A combination Leah Milburn-Clark was also a force The director, Lawrence Phelan, Italiano as the con-man Don had to ed off a little slowly, as did the acting of tragedy and humour, and how to be reckoned with. I prefer Simone who started up the Youth theatre, did be admired. Just the learning of the writer Bill Connolly himself. sometimes a really bad barrister Kiefer funny, but her excellent per- himself and the WTC proud. script must have been difficult and Once into his plot, it wasn’t long be- can accidentally free a murderer, formance convinced us that she can Can’t wait for The Importance of the synchronisation of the two is a fore his characters took over, leading even though he is prepared to pay also be truly horrible! Being Earnest – and I am placing bets credit to the new directing capability him into an unplanned direction with for his crime. With David Tynan as Peter Smith, new to the stage in on who will play Lady Bracknell! of Lawrence Phelan. a few surprises. All the acting flowed director, how could it possibly go a small part, but bound for bigger Great to see the emergence of more well together. We have seen the tal- wrong. Thoroughly enjoyable. rolls. Director Daryll Mitchell took BB (AKA BRIONY BOTTARELLI) 22 Warrandyte Diary July 2014 23 Warrandyte Diary July 2014 Diary bites with Basil Fettucine

SALAMI CLASSES AT OLIVIGNA Authentic salami classes, come on down! Word is in from Olivigna that budding Cook-up enthusiasts and salami lovers can learn how to make your own traditional Italian salami from scratch, using the finest ingre- dients, and without a single artificial preservative. It’s all happening in Olivigna’s private, cellar-like dining room. Polishing off your performance, your delish efforts will be cooked up by the head chef and served to you with a glass of matching local wine. Only $120 on July 12, 19 and 26. Anna says bookings are essential so phone 9844 4676 or email [email protected]

BEWARE BLOKES IN APRONS The Great Warrandyte Cook-up is already creating a buzz, but it’s not just with the fairer sex pulling out all their old recipes and dreaming up new ones. Apparently the blokes of War- randyte are definitely going to be in it to win it. Word is there are a few fellas who think they have what it takes on the culinary creations front, but time will tell. There’s talk that Warrandyte’s favourite son Cliff Green’s offspring, David, a dad of three himself and a real estate agent with Carters, can whip up a stunning storm in the kitchen to rival the best of them. Then there’s Trent “the jerkey king” Ferguson who is known to take things quite seriously when the apron’s on, much like he did when lining up for the Bloods in the early 1990s on the footy field. Watch this space for more updates about our resident macho Easy ambience at masterchefs. PIES THAT FLY... OFF THE SHELF Leo’s Bakery in Goldfields apparently has a hit on its hands with the tradies. The ever-popular cheese, bacon and beef pie sells out in no time, accord- Warran Glen Cafe ing to his staff. “We sold about 60 of them the other day in a flash,” one of his loyal crew told Basil. One was still N any given lunchtime, winter-warming confit of duck risotto left, fortunately, screaming out my chances are Warran Glen is flavoursome and satisfying; or try name so I couldn’t resist. The result? Nursery Café will be crumbed veal atop roasted capsicum Scrum-didli-umptious. It’s enough to buzzing with regulars and review with roast potato wedges and Napoli make you get up early and beat the out-of-towners, enjoying By MICHELLE PINI sauce. tradies to it. casual food, strolling through the An extensive display of cakes and gardens or browsing the giftware. desserts (including gluten free op- With five acres of gardens set along- Tank playground for easy supervi- tions) made fresh on site is a ploy side a babbling brook, landscaping sion of younger patrons. to tempt diners to linger. Of course, A LITTLE BIT FANCY AT THE FOOTY ideas designed to inspire, a refined Café staples include eggs, bagels, with the easy ambience and the kids The new Warrandyte Reserve stadi- homeware and gift collection and quiches, wraps and salads and the entertained, this is not difficult to do. um has suddenly become a hit on easy café ambience, it is a Warran- institutionalized focaccia range. Warran Glen Café is fully licensed the hospitality front – not for their dyte destination. Manager Deb Ranieri says with a and open every day from 9am to hotdogs, nor the chips or dimmies, In the lush garden setting, the regu- laugh, “The last time we tried to give 4.30pm. but for the espresso coffee! Former lars are usually found at their favour- focaccia a break from the menu, we The nursery is open between Blue Tongue Café extraordinaire Terry ite tables, either out on the balcony almost had a riot!” 8.30am and 5pm seven days a week. Pieper set the Warrandyte Footy Club overlooking the creek, in the toasty There are weekly specials with For bookings or further information (juniors and seniors) straight with indoor garden-room, or strategically more substantial fare ranging from phone 9844 3027 or visit www.war- a little training pizzazz on the coffee seated by the outdoor Thomas the curries to fresh seafood offerings. A ranglen.com.au making front recently and the steam- ing cups of beautifully brewed coffees are now selling like hotcakes.

BLOODS BURGERS A HIT Speaking of Warrandyte Reserve and the footy, the best burgers in the Southern Hemisphere are being hand-crafted and cooked up to the punters’ pleasure on home game day by those rowdy chaps that man the barbecue including “Bucky” Rodgers. The big event with the former AFL stars recently saw the Blood burgers fly off the shelf – quite literally – all 630 of them! Could these lads just be the Great Warrandyte Cook-up kings in waiting? 24 Warrandyte Diary July 2014 WHS global virtual classroom By CLAIRE BLOOM was how will we spell this with an Greece from home in the early hours climate, but a very small class of l The topic addresses key issues (WHS IT Leader) ‘s’ (Aussie style) or ‘z’ (as they do in of the morning, and even met some students who were just learning En- with globalization. Students show STARTING in October last year, the the States)? We used both and also of the Greek parents online as they glish. There’s no doubt we had many much insight in the pros and cons. Year 11 (now 12) VET Interactive learnt the Greek word for our topic! picked up students from school. obstacles to overcome. l Great photos throughout the Digital Media class has been working Students met online using an ed- Sending our teammates parcels of We did manage to complete our site. The video of the participants on a collaborative project with two ucation forum called Edmodo, and Aussie goodies allowed them to taste shared website, and although we was wonderful. I loved the care schools overseas – one was Monarch scheduled some face to face meet- the delight that is Vegemite (no, they did not win a major prize, we did packages. High from Boulder, Colorado, and the ings via Skype and Google Hangouts. were not impressed!) They did, how- receive a Highly Commended Award l Very impactful home page. other was a private language school Not a great deal of work was done ever, love the Tim Tams and Cherry for Collaboration. Enjoyed the photos. Great theme! I called Winners Education in Athens, when we arrived before school to Ripes we sent. Judge’s comments included: love the collaboration video and the Greece. talk to the US students at the end of Apart from timezone and language l Thank you for a concise website global selfies! Well-done. Using a variety of technologies, their school day. Questions ranged differences, we faced the big problem where all of the information present- Congratulations to the students students in the three schools com- from, “What’s the weather like?” to of being in the southern hemisphere, ed related to your theme and focused involved: Isaac Boon, Hugh Prescott, municated across 19 timezones to “What’s your football game?” The where our school year ended right on your experiences together. I loved Jules Jones, Connor Vernon, Liane arrive at decisions, allocate tasks and Americans loved our accents and in the middle of this northern-based the video showing the teams opening Pringle, Zoe Holst, Jaydan Weeks, create a live website. As the school’s school uniforms. We were amazed project. Not only did we have to and exploring the packages from the Seb Falcone, Scott Hamilton and US partners were studying com- by shots of their snow-covered overcome the long break, but also other groups (kudos to those brave Sam Trusler. merce and business, WHS decided school yard. heat and bushfires, while the US souls who tasted vegemite!). The The website can be seen at to investigate the very relevant topic Because of the impossible time faced some dreadful snow storms global connections in this project http://1314.virtualclassroom.org/ of globalisation. First order of debate zones, I was able to speak briefly to – it seems Greece had the perfect were outstanding. index.html Bright sparks at WPS WARRANDYTE Primary was busy last term building electric cars for its unit on electricity. The school was privileged to have expert assistance from Ro- han Smith, a parent at the school. He assisted the students with dif- ficult jobs such as soldering and drilling. The project involved working in a team of three, to build an electric car using at least 50% recycled materials. The students learnt about how energy is trans- formed from one form to another. They also learnt about gear ratios and the forces of friction. “This was a fantastic project where the students were really their cars to see who had created engaged and motivated,” princi- the fastest vehicle. Awards were pal Gill Binger said. presented for: Most Creative Overall the students completed Design, Best Teamwork, Fastest five building workshops. In our Car and Best Use of Recycled sixth workshop the students raced Materials. ACPS and senior choir put on a tea party ANDERSON’S Creek Primary School conducted a fundraising activity for the Cancer Council of Victoria on Friday the 13th last month. But there was nothing spooky about it. Parents were invited to attend and made a gold coin donation. The senior school choir enter- tained the parents while they en- joyed tea, coffee and cakes. Meanwhile, ACPS students enjoyed a Crazy Hair Day last month after they were free to attend school with a crazy hair style. The event was or- ganised by the Junior School Council who promote events throughout the year to raise money for those less fortunate. They have worked in part- nership with the Parents and Friends Sub-committee to also raise funds for the Cancer Council of Victoria. 25 Warrandyte Diary July 2014

The Diary’s guest travel writer this month is Warrandyte Travel and Cruise’s ANDREW BUCKINGHAM, who spent the best part of a fortnight in South Africa in late May.

WAS fortunate to be able to travel to South Africa for 12 days, a destination I had not been to before but one that was always on my wish-list. Into the wild Day 1 was spent travelling to Cape Town – certainly a long journey from the east coast of Australia, but the wait was worth it. Cape Town is a fabulous city of vibrant colours and wonderful architecture, and, of course, there’s beautiful Table Mountain. We were lucky for the rain to stop and the cloud lifted enough for us to really appreciate a sensational cable car journey where 360-degree views were simply outstanding. From Cape Town we moved on to the winelands area to Stellenbosch and Franshoek. Stellenbosch is the second oldest town in South Afri- ca behind Cape Town. The Dutch architecture is impressive as is the oak lined streets and of course the wonderful wine estates where we managed to sneak in a couple of tastings. Then it was time to fly to Nelspruit and transfer to Sabi Sabi game re- serve in Kruger National Park for two nights at the Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge. It has cleverly designed rooms un- derground. With sensational views across the African bushveld, the local wildlife even come and visit at your back door. Here we enjoyed morning and late afternoon game drives as well as bush walks with our very expe- rienced and knowledgeable safari guides. Grand Canyon: its sheer drops and The accommodation in three game rock formations were spectacular. reserves were all very individual Upon the return home, I enjoyed experiences, from the underground a quick overnight stop in Johan- Royal treatment lands top prize to luxury tents and villas making for nesburg. a varied stay. It was an enjoyable journey with Oh, and not forgetting the local South African Airways in both di- WITH more than 100 entries, the wildlife – plenty of it, too, and we rections. results are in – we have a winner for even managed to see the “Big five” One great aspect worth mention- the annual Diary Goes Global compe- (buffalo, lion, leopard, rhino, ele- ing is the fact that South Africa is tition and we’re happy to announce phant) two nights in a row, which exceptionally good value. For once the Royal family’s recent photo from was very exciting indeed. a currency is in our favour! Vietnam featuring dad Peter and Ella The final day was spent travelling As an employee at Warrandyte in a boat has claimed the prize. the Blyde River Canyon with some Travel and Cruise I would be happy Peter and Sharon and the kids have of the most stunning scenery I have to discuss this fabulous destination won a weekend in a two-bedroom ever seen. It is the world’s only green with any locals so pop into the office cabin at Crystal Brook Tourist Park. canyon and is almost the size of the in Webb St any time. It was such a tough decision that editor Scott Podmore had to draw the winner out of a hat. “The entries have been absolutely fantastic,” Scott said. “We had entries from locals travelling all over the globe, including Japan, the US, United Kingdom, China, Swe- den, Papua New Guinea, and several interstate holiday spots. We didn’t expect it to take hold like it did! The community has really jumped on- board and taken part in this.” The good news is the Diary Goes Global competition rolls on for the next 12 months and a winner will be announced in July, 2015, so keep them coming! Email your photos to [email protected] with “DIARY GOES GLOBAL” in the subject line and a brief description of where and when the photo was taken along with your contact details.

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Immediately, I my recent impersonation, sad- As a parent you have a few, the cows was wound down the window and ly, might be nearing my last. golden years of acceptance. greeted them with a friendly, I walk the dogs morning and They last until hormones echoed by the “Mooooo!” The silence of the night. Sometimes I’m accom- kick in and thereafter, the sudden silence cows was echoed by the sud- panied by Herself but often parent’s godlike status crash- den silence in the car. I’m alone, apart from all the es and love and admiration in the car...” “Daaad!” was immediately other dog walkers, joggers, are replaced by surly vitriol followed by horror-struck commuters, schoolchildren, mixed with lashings of seeth- glares and an agonised re- shoppers, tradesmen (haven’t ing indifference. The golden shuffling of bodies. This was seen a tradeswoman yet) bike years become goddam years rapidly followed by, “You’re riders and neighbours who do until lust turns the focus of so embarrassing!” That was the block. attention from you, the fallen templating self-annihilation. my cue. Thereafter, not every This time, Herself was with demi-gods, to some more In fact, confident enough to animal we passed was greet- me and had the dogs slightly erotically nubile deity. Life revisit adolescence, from the ed. Oh no, I was selective. The ahead as I was held back to is more manageable if the other side. more unusual the animal, the poop scoop. The dogs had parent can manage to laugh It has never seemed odd to more creative was my sound. noticed I was missing, had his or her way through those me to want to communicate That proved to be very suc- stopped, turned and were ghastly adolescent years but, with animals. If a dog walks cessful but an audience was waiting for alpha dog to catch unfortunately, most of us can’t by, my immediate reaction is even better. I moooed more up. I looked at their eager and the scars are many and not to say “Hi!” but “Woof!” loudly if we were in a built up faces and there was nothing easily reopened. A cat gets a very passable area and particularly loudly more natural than for me to TAXATION AND ACCOUNTING As an adolescent I was vile. “Miaow!” and although birds if we were near anyone who hunch slightly, put my hand • Taxation Return Preparation I developed selfishness, rude- are more difficult, I do quite could identify me or, more behind my bum and wag my a good wood pigeon and a ra- • Electronic Lodgement Service ness and ingratitude into an pleasingly, them. hand/tail at the dogs. The art form. Most of the time I ven. 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In a few years time better understanding of LIFE Dr Doolittle tendencies were most had them defeated. she’ll sneeringly retell the JOHN ROBERTS has sandpapered my brittle not universally understood However, they survived, grew story but by then, I won’t and Associates edges. I’m now more comfort- by the rest of my family was up and moved out, relieved have been wagging but “fart Certified Practising Accountants able with myself, which is why when we were on a camping but with enough embedded fanning”. I can be “stupid” without con- holiday in north eastern Vic- psychological flotsam to use ROGER KIBELL

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ELIGHTED laughter bubbled forth free- You’re in safe hands ly when, as a new PAUL J. GILLING chum, I first had the surreal plea- REBECCA VAN DER JAGT sure of seeing a mob of Eastern B.Sc, B.AppSc, Grad Dip Manip Therapy MAPA Grey Kangaroos bounding down a hillside. Warrandyte Physiotherapy Centre I remember this as I watch 2 Trezise Street, Warrandyte 9844 1566 the local mob grazing at Pound Bend. They are one of sever- al mobs in Warrandyte and adjacent areas and it is likely within their muscles at the describes roos as the most come into care at Adriana’s that they cross the Yarra River intracellular level where they beautiful creatures in the shelter are there because of when they wish, as they are have a high concentration of world. She is overwhelmingly problems caused by humans: known to be good swimmers. tiny blood vessels and the or- aware of how affectionate car accidents, pets, other in- These have a healthy wariness ganelles, in which respiration young macropods are. troduced animals and fences around humans, which is a and energy production occur. A visit with Adriana at her amongst other things. How- good indication that people Science has also told us wildlife shelter and animal ever the most detrimental im- have understood the impor- about kangaroos’ ability to rehabilitation centre, Tierra pact in the short, medium and tance of not feeding these metabolise food differently Madre in Wonga Park, is in- long term, is habitat destruc- animals. These macropods are from domestic animals. Both spirational. Recently there tion and land development. still a source of delight to me. digest their feed in the front were two young roos, each As Adriana says, the least Member of Manipulative Physiotherapists Association of Australia Research tells me that kan- part of the gut making them in her own woolly pouch, we can do for these beautiful garoos can jump up to nine burpers rather than farters. sharing a portacot in a cosy animals is to be alert in driv- metres in a single leap: the Cattle and sheep do this fair- room. Too young to be taken ing anywhere near bushland, fastest recorded speed of any ly inefficiently burping large outside in the wintery wind, especially at dawn and dusk: kangaroo was 64 kilometres amounts of methane gas that they require bottle-feeding. maintaining our private lands, per hour set by a large fe- contributes to greenhouse Grass is also offered to them including suburban blocks male Eastern Grey Kangaroo. gas. Kangaroos have a differ- so they can lean out of their that are near bushland, as Macropods are the only large ent set of bacteria in their gut pouch and learn to graze as wildlife corridors; using in- animals known to hop as a that, rather than producing they would with their mother. digenous plants wherever primary mode of locomotion. methane, produce a liquid When these youngsters be- possible; and controlling our A recent paper from the similar to vinegar, that can be come teenagers, so to speak, pets especially cats and dogs. University of New South Wales used by the body for energy. they will be transferred to In Warrandyte and the Yarra showed that kangaroos are Adriana Simmonds, wildlife shelters near suitable habi- corridor we are so lucky to like super-athletes. They have carer, biologist and founder tat. There they will gradually have such a healthy popu- an amazing aerobic capacity of a business called Human learn to return to the wild and lation of kangaroos as our (the ability of their heart and Seeds, sees kangaroos differ- lose human dependence. neighbours. It is the responsi- lungs to get oxygen to the ently from the scientists. After It is sobering to realise that bility of all to look out for the muscles). The secret is found Pointon Builders 14 years as a wildlife carer, she almost all of the babies that needs of our wild neighbours. PTY LTD CARPENTER & Towelled-up and in a tizz REGISTERED BUILDER Call Nick EAT stacks of co- the aisle. I quickly stepped as well. “Any colour except sy-coloured thick aside, as I thought they were orange!” 0419 355 905 towels caught my arguing, but then I saw that our place “No.” Amusement creased Dr Stuart Turner (B.V.Sc.) eye in a local linen they were rural folk and prob- the lines of his weathered Extensions, Renovations, & Associates shop. Our bath- ably used to shouting across By MARILYN MOORE face, but he remained firm. room wasn’t really looking the paddocks. Or maybe they “You asked me what colour I Decks, Pergolas Lwr Cnr Melbourne Hill & tired, but anything marked were both a little deaf. He, all agreed that you couldn’t want. I want orange.” The shop Houghton Rds, Warrandyte down by 30% is worth a sec- cheerfully grumbling his way get dry on anything in such assistant had no idea whether and Maintenance ond look and these new co- around unfamiliar confined torrid humidity. he was serious. Consultation by Appointment lours were rather appealing. spaces, was decked out in a Then she noticed bath sheets The wife, meanwhile, dived Phone 9844 3071 Of course you can’t just new Akubra and had polished in shelves further across the on a pile of lovely soft blue HIA Member for look at towels. You have to his boots. Most notably, he rear wall of the shop. “Let’s Egyptian cotton. “I’m going over 20 years NEW WEEKEND HOURS feel them, unfold them, hold was possessed of a degree get these!” she enthused. Of to have one of these,” she de- SATURDAY 8–4 SUNDAY 10–12 them up, even put them to of desert varnish rarely seen course the bath sheets didn’t cided. What would match for your cheek. Royal blues feel in southern climes. A man come in the same colour range him? Stone? Pale pea-green? pretty much the same as clearly more at home in the as the bath towels, so she had No. Orange or nothing. “All A BIT OF WARRANDYTE stone-coloured or aquama- vastness of the Outback. She, to begin all over again with right,” she conceded, “We’ll BY THE SEA! rine, but until you see them also neatly tailored in the colour selection. have one orange bath sheet PORT Available again after 2 years spread out you just can’t manner of a vintage trip to “Any towel will do!” The and one pale blue bath towel (sorry to all those who have missed it) decide on the impact of each the city, coaxed him into the ex-farmer was becoming rest- please.” With great difficulty, I DOUGLAS colour. What would it look depths of the store. less. “What would you want a suspected, the shop assistant WYTALIBA like in my bathroom? What “Oh! These feel SO nice!” she sheet for?” kept a straight face. After BEAUTIFUL PORT Mudbrick Cottage if I was feeling a bit delicate? cried from amongst soft piles She held one up for him to all, it must be a pleasure to “Shout Yourself to a Holiday” at Aireys Inlet What if the weather were dull of colour. “Feel this! And this!” see. “It’s just a bigger towel. serve nice polite customers APARTMENT – POOL – RESORT Set on two acres of bush and and grey? Or I was too hot? She held out the most expen- You could use one of those. who know exactly what they cottage garden it has three bedrooms Freezing cold? sive of the range towards her What colour do you want?” want and recognise quality 2 bedroom fully self (2 queen beds, two singles), A significant decision, and reluctant husband. She fingered the stone-co- when they see it. She folded contained 2 min walk to a fully equipped kitchen, open fire, I dithered accordingly. One He kept his hands firmly in loured pile, then the aqua. the towels neatly and carried famous 4 mile beach, courtyard with bbq. 15 min walk doesn’t buy new towels every his pockets and gave me a “Orange,” he said, firmly. them towards the counter. short walk to (3 min drive) to beach, general store and close to bush walks in the day – if I made a mistake I’d look. “I’ve felt towels before,” The shop assistant did a bit The man from the outback, Macrossan Street shops be stuck with it. he replied cannily, edging of a double-take. The orange meanwhile, headed eagerly Angahook State Forest. Absorbed by the range of towards the door. “But these colour was undeniably lurid, for the door. I knew exactly and world class restaurants. Available Jan/Feb and all school intriguing textures, I didn’t at are nice and thick. You could and judging by the size of the how he felt. Shopping centres holidays. 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Bill’s talk begins at out of the inbox provided. Contact Shelagh 3pm, just after the AGM which By BRIONY BOTTARELLI Planting Morton on 9844 3610. commences at 2pm. Bill was Anderson’s Creek Landcare born and raised in Warran- Publicise your coming events. Group will be planting at dyte. He is an award-winning Items for Out of the Inbox are Gold Memorial Rd car park on FOWSP Nursery photographer, working as a welcome. Include full details Saturday July 19 from 1-3pm. Have you visited your lo- New & Custom Made photo journalist for 45 years. of date, place and time and Come along and give nature a cal nursery? Come along on Professional Design & Dressmaking For the past 12 years Bill has post to: Warrandyte Diary, hand. Tools will be provided. Thursdays between 9.30am been photographing aban- PO Box 209, Warrandyte Vic Sturdy shoes and weather and 12.30pm, or the first Satur- Clothing Alterations doned homesteads through- 3113 or emailed to: briony@ gear is recommended. Contact day of each month from 9am- out country Victoria (above). warrandytediary.com.au. Fritz on 9844 3703 for catering 1pm and the first Sunday of Ph 0419 158 144 or 9844 1905 His presentation is titled purposes. each month from 2-4pm. Pur- Ghosts of the Pioneers. Old chase local natives from $2.50. Post Office Museum, 111 Yarra and for a group of 10 or more. St, Warrandyte. All welcome. Under 16, $10. National Tree Day Take part in the country’s AGM COMPUTER AND ELECTRONIC REPAIRS largest community tree plant- Warrandyte Senior Citizen’s Montsalvat RSL gigs ing and nature care event on Annual General Meeting will Denise Keele-Bedford’s Marks, Live music sessions. Monthly Sunday July 27. Meet at FOW- be held on Thursday August Makings and Memories is on Bands by the Bridge. Main- SP nursery, Pound Bend Rd 21 at 12.30pm at the senior until Friday July 18 at Monsal- street performing rock’n (Melways Ref: 23 C10). Plant- citizen’s clubrooms. vat Studio. Investigating envi- blues on Sunday July 27 be- ing from 9am-Noon, followed Economical Repairs to: ronments, places of history, tween 4 and 8pm. Sausage by a BBQ. Face painting for TVs, DVDs, Hi-Fi, Computers, Telephones, of beauty, intrigue, mystery sizzle available from 6pm. kids included. Tools provided, Girl Guides Electronic Equipment, Appliances and the relationship between BYO food platter welcome. but wear appropriate clothes Come and try a night on Computers: Laptops & Desktops Telephones: site, structure and memory. Band donation appreciated. for the day. Please RSVP Artur Wednesday, July 23. Ages Repairs, Advice, Cleanup Moves, New Batteries www.denisekeele-bedford. Inquiries: 9844 3567 after 4pm on 9844 2551 or email myln@ five to 10 years. Warrandyte Virus Removal, Wi-Fi Extra Phone Sockets com or [email protected] weekdays. 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The event will Learn to make your own pas- Bookings on: 9439 7843 or Accoustic River, Friday August be held on National Tree Day ta then have it cooked by a www.trybooking.com/ENIH. 1. Also, every Thursday night on Sunday, July 27 from 10am- head chef and presented to Tickets: $30, $25 concession from 8pm, Harry Healy from noon. Meet at the car park at you with a glass of local wine, complimenting the dish. Held at Olivigna’s Restaurant, 54-56 Brumby’s Road, South Warran- dyte. Three hour course for $130 on any of the following dates. Sunday, July 20 and Sun- day, August 3 and 17. For more info contact info@olivigna. com.au or book on 9844 4676. Salami making Make your own traditional Italian salami at Olivigna using the finest ingredients and not a single artificial preserva- tive. The head chef will then present it to you with a paired glass of local wine. Classes on POSH CULTURE Saturday July 12, 19 & 26 for PROPERTY STYLING $120 per class. Bookings es- sential on 9844 4676 or email [email protected] Pre-sale consultancy & styling Home Staging F Interior Design Photo launch [email protected] Love Letter from Turkey, an exhibition of photos (left) by Catherine Wilson Fia Clendinnen. Launch on Sat, 0418 591 290 July 19 from 2-5pm. Exhibition July 17 till Aug 11 at Eltham Melbourne Australia Library Community Gallery, Panther Place, Eltham. 29 Warrandyte Diary July 2014 30 Warrandyte Diary July 2014 A life well lived by our Marnie

loved life on the farm, becoming so attached to the animals she named them all. Maybe this was why Marnie obituary was a vegetarian. She never smoked or drank either. Food for thought if ARGARET Louise (Mar- you want to live till 102! nie) Center entered the In 1937, their daughter Leonie was world in 1911, a very born, followed by a son Robin in different world to the 1941. By this time the Horkings had one she departed in move to Loch Street in Hawthorn. 2014. She spanned more than a cen- For a while Marnie worked at the tury, and it was probably the most East Kew post office, but she was amazing century of all ranging from perfectly happy and content caring automobiles and aircraft, refrigera- for her family and home. tors and tumble dryers, to man on Jim joined the army during World the moon and modern technology. War II and although he was stationed However, like so many of her gen- in Darwin, not overseas, he was the eration she was content to use what guard on an American ship – full she already had, while it still worked, of ammunition! Like many women and using the old wringer was a fun during wars, Marnie was sole parent activity for her grandchildren. She of her children during this time. also lived through the bad times of In 1951, Jim began building a home last century. Two world wars, the for his family in Mitchell Avenue, Great Depression, Vietnam War and Warrandyte. Together Marnie and ongoing conflicts in the world today. Jim carried out hard manual labour, Marnie was born in Warracknabeal hauling building materials, salvaging on the September 14, 1911, to parents anything suitable for their building Maggie and James. She had an older site. These were the days of serious brother John and a younger one, Jim. and essential, recycling. This qual- When Marnie’s father died of ity, so necessary in today’s world, pneumonia at a young age, her albeit for different reasons, has been mother moved to Melbourne where passed down to their grandchildren. she raised her three children alone. Leonie was so heartened when the cookies being her specialty. Marnie She was known to many as the from the Queen. She wondered why Marnie attended Glenferrie State family home (next door to where she would leave icy poles at the butchers lady in the purple raincoat, walking ‘Lizzy’ had sent her a card - as they School and although she left at the and her husband Peter live) was pur- shop (now Riveresque) to be col- along the riverbank or to IGA then “hadn’t even met”. end of grade eight to train as a ma- chased by a lovely family, who also lected after school and enjoyed on home again. This filled a bit of the Marnie lived a life of integrity, chinist, she took from school a love recycled much of what was existing the way up Mitchell Avenue, helping void Jim had left. respect and commitment to her of reading. into their own family home. them to keep cool. She had a generous nature and beliefs. A lady of dignity and grace, Just before the Great Depression Leonie married Peter in 1961 and Jim passed away in 2000. He had did not hesitate to lend a helping appreciative of good manners and set in, Marnie attended a party and Robin married Lainie in 1968. Be- been a wonderful husband and fa- hand to those who needed one. She a bearer of strong moral principles. spotted a hansome young man. Jim tween them they produced six ther, a hard worker and a good pro- volunteered her knitting skills, cre- Along with these attributes came a Horkings worked on a farm in Gir- grandchildren for Marnie and Jim. vider. Marnie and Jim were devoted ating hundreds of squares for rugs. cheeky sense of humour that radiat- garre during the week and visited Two boys and a girl each. Tragically to each other and Leonie was con- She then made trauma teddies for ed warmth to everyone. Marnie on the weekends. He missed Leonie and Peter lost their daughter cerned her mum wouldn’t last long children. These teddies are in am- She will be greatly missed by her very much, so after a suitable Nerida in a car accident at the very without him. Although she missed bulances, fire engines and sick bays Leonie and Peter, Robin and Lainie, courtship they married in the Glen- young age of 24. him terribly and slept at Leonie’s in schools to comfort distressed her grandchildren and family, and ferrie Presbyterian Church on the Marnie was either Gran or Gar to every night for three months after children. She also provided ‘Meals everyone who’s heart she touched. April 29, 1933. A lovely family wed- her grandchildren and their friends he died, this tiny little lady had the on Wheels’ for a while, mostly to ding took place before Jim returned and they always enjoyed the nice heart of a lion and eventually packed clients younger than herself! On her BRIONY BOTTARELLI to the farm with his new wife. Marnie treats she had for them. Choc chip up her things and went home. 100th birthday she received a card (on behalf of the family) French country living

Old men in berets with fascinating faces earnestly explaining in a series of close-ups the secrets of truffles, and the skinning of frogs, They meander on bicycles down cobbled lanes, the ubiquitous baguette sticking up at the back like a crusty flag.

Beautiful of course, though too much spin— the cuisine, the markets, all of that ‘Chic.’ This book would enthuse me about her new ‘home’— Those too artful photos:

Long thin windows with white wooden shutters tiny iron balconies, festooned with red flowers winding streets with glowing patisseries – (rows and rows of those trusty baguettes) Chloe and Michael tie the knot in Germany fields full of flowers—primroses, snowdrops And those bleak winter trees beguiling in mist The air full of Native mint, boronia, and rain-wet eucalyptus. It was all so ‘French’ Paint splash visits from Rosellas and Lorikeets. And I still don’t want to live there, All the bush shining but she does. with grey-green glints. Here for a visit, we turned it on – Look – it’s winter, and green! wattle puffed out its golden profusion laying a carpet at her feet. And yet, there she was, Teeming street markets resplendent with produce each time I saw her – in quaint wicker baskets with hand written signs head down, absorbed, oblivious exotic veggies – celeriac, radiccio, to our wonderful show. eight sorts of haricots That infernal old man with his hat and his bread whole stalls of cheese fifteen kinds of brie – On the couch, in the bed, WARRANDYTE’S Chloe Hoiberg and piece of home to give the wedding a Even by the loo – Michael Stanzel are not only living “local” touch, despite the couple now I had trained a Magpie family and working in Germany, but they living more than 16,000km away from dog-eared and well-thumbed: decided to get married there as their hometown – a copy of our very to visit at breakfast (porridge leftovers) “French Country Living.” chortling their welcome on cue. well. Here they are pictured near the own Warrandyte Diary as part of our Totally smitten— Rhine River. Diary Goes Global competition. When I was away my ‘home-sick’ girl. Proud stepfather of the bride, John Pictured celebrating Chloe and that call, plaintive but joyful Dewhurst, notified the Diary of the Michael’s special day were Warran- always made me weep for home. KAREN THROSSELL big day that took place in Koblenz dytians Rainer, Linda, Karin, Ben and in late May and the Warrandytians Michael Stanzel, Chloe, and parents who made the trek even took a little Pamela and John Dewhurst. 31 Warrandyte Diary July 2014 Dynamite top 10 finish WARRANDYTE’S Dynamite Adven- ture Racing team made their way to Crescent Head in NSW last month to compete in the 2014 Mountain Design Geoquest, a 48-hour team adventure race. The team comprises three Warran- dyte residents, Paul Gruber, Karina Vitiritti, Angus Rodwell, and newest member Bruce Shaw, who is a regular Warrandyte mountain biker. Bruce was kind enough to offer this first-hand account of the adventure: A race of this size brought in a diverse array of teams from all over Australia and New Zealand. Our team of six – four racing and two support- ing – would soon be living out of plastic tubs and off local bakeries as we navigated our way around 250km of beach, bush and waterways. Race maps were handed out Friday afternoon and we literally had to pick the tracks and roads to take for the entire race. Led by Paul, the team poured over the course, selecting route variations, calculating distanc- es and a guide of where we hoped to be and when. At 8am the race began on the mountain bikes and we started off at a relatively sedate pace: I’d ex- pected some attacking on the bike but reminded myself of the 48-hour nature of the race. We hit the first TA in fourth place, and then dropped down to 14th by the second – in part because I had missed a checkpoint and had to go back for it. This next section of riding would be dramatic in time loss. I’d exhausted myself running, which led to Karina and Paul taking the gear out of my pack – now 2kg lighter – but still going no faster. I can’t explain how we moved up to 10th during this section, perhaps it was the great bee chase, as our track went via a beehive farm. Gus said hello to at least one. In transition I lay down, utterly spent and thinking I’d made a mess of the race, but around me the team worked frantically. Hydrolyte in a rather large dosage was downed. And then we were on our feet and moving, slowly… moving was the key. I appreciated being given the highly valued currency of time to recover. Eventually the walking pace quick- with laughter, confusion, and deter- to be incredibly difficult to locate. in route selection, keeping to tracks point before dark. Onto the beach ened and we broke into a stunted mination, slipping and sliding as we Having ridden into another set of as much as we could. in fading light, our checkpoint found, jog. The course took us north along worked our way through the check- hills we searched down side tracks We’d dropped to 11th. The time was we had one last long sandy beach another coastal track with incredible list of points. At 10.47pm in eighth that came to dead ends. We decided now 12.45pm. A quick redistribution run home. views before rounding the headland place, we returned to the transition to bash our way through. Faced with of our remaining water and we got In the moonlight we tried to en- and dropping down onto the beach and our bikes, 12.24am, we’d ridden a creek with steep banks, lantana going. Riding out meant more hills, joy the surf, a sky full of stars and for a few km’s along the sand to the back to the support team in seventh weeds and all manner of vines that and it worked to our advantage as a building storm above Crescent support team and our next transi- place. Our paddle leg would include grew over our heads, we spent the Karina smashed them, leaving one Head, each continuously switching tion. a section on land, luckily we had re- next hour slowly making headway, team we passed to comment “where between walking and running in an After some noodles for dinner at searched the fastest way to portage at times through waist deep stagnate do you find a girl like that?” effort to keep together. 4pm, we rode off, carrying gear for our boats. Gus had devised a cunning water. Keeping our bikes out of the While feeling utterly buggered, the Through to the finish line… and it 1km of rafting and an evening of plan. Run! water was tough when you’re legs sense of “what the hell am I doing” was over. Support crew Nikki and Kel- trekking. During the river crossing, Kayaks are heavy at the best of are clambering over hidden logs. while clambering through vines in vin met us with beer and champagne! Karina glammed it up on the second times, but we had wheels - serious, Another team came down the jungle the middle of the night, had well Paul did a little jig. I was just happy boat as she held onto the bikes professional wheels that meant we creek from the other direction and passed. We were up into eighth. to be standing up. making sure they didn’t fall onto any could run/tow through the portage. then another, all carrying their bikes. Support teams might come and go, How did we end up sixth in the oyster beds. Gus had a crippling bout At 2.08am we were fifth place. We Eventually we found the checkpoint, but ours was incredible. We rolled mixed premier category and seventh of leg cramps when he walked into would now be away from our sup- but we’d dropped back to ninth in to the last paddling transition to overall? the river for our inaugural launch. port team for 12 hours. I packed 5.5 position. find coffee, chocolate muffins and all It was really a phenomenal result Back on the bikes, still with rafts, litres of water, several vegemite rolls Onwards to the archery range, sorts of treats laid out for our speedy given all we encountered. The team we headed skywards into the dark and all sorts of small snack foods, Karina and Paul made short work of consumption. managed to stay smart enough and cool evening to the next transition, plus spare socks. Off we rode. The the target while Gus and I were firing Into our last transition and it was fast enough for long enough. where with wet feet from rafting, temperature dropped to 5 degrees arrows into the quarry behind. Four my turn to get the shakes. We’d we plunged on foot into the dense and Gus was shivering, so we pulled more checkpoints hidden in creeks moved up to seventh overall. Gearing l For a comprehensive report from rainforest looking for a dry creek out warm head gear and kept going. and hilltops would take us on a test up for the final run at 4.38pm, the the team, visit dynamiteadventure. bed! The next five hours were filled Our next checkpoint would prove of determination. We opted for safety rush was on to find the last check- blogspot.com.au Warrandyte Ladies win Diamond Valley tennis flag IT was a first season taste of night feedback through Diamond success for the newly formed Valley Tennis Association admin- Wednesday evening ladies team at istrator and secretary, Neville the Warrandyte Tennis Club, who Mears, from an opposition club took out the Autumn Diamond Val- played during the season: “What ley section two flag recently. a great ladies team from Warran- After some fairly comfortable dyte: very friendly and a pleasure wins during the season that saw to play against.” them finish top of the ladder, the Where to from here? The team team had to dig deep during the will be back next season but will grand final to see off very spirited have to shift their tennis to anoth- and determined opposition from er gear in Section 1. the Panton Hill ladies in a come- For anyone interested in playing from-behind four sets (27 games) competition tennis visit the War- to 2 (19 games) victory. randyte Tennis Club website at On top of the win, the team was warrandytetennisclub.org.au for delighted to receive some grading more information. 32 Warrandyte Diary July 2014 Just what the doctor ordered By SCOTT PODMORE standout form in last month’s World they approach the Commonwealth HER day job is as a neuro rehab Cup was enough to earn for her Games in Scotland. Rachael says they nurse at Royal Perth Hospital, but the goalkeeper of the tournament are “a big chance” for gold when the Warrandyte’s Rachael Lynch pro- award. Despite her valiant efforts in competition begins later this month. vides the Australian Hockyroos’ with the World Cup final (including eight Happy to be home in Warrandyte the perfect medicine in her role as saves) against Holland, the Dutch for a short break recently, Rachael goalkeeper. won 2-0. However, the Aussie girls and her proud mum Anne popped So much so, in fact, Rachael’s are now ranked No.2 in the world as into the Diary office to say hello. The former Warrandyte Primary School and Eltham College student, now 27 and with 106 Test caps, said she was “thrilled” with the Hockeyroos’ ef- forts in the tournament and believes they’re edging closer to claiming the No.1 spot. “The Dutch are just a little bit ahead of us, but we’re getting there,” Rachael told the Diary. “I was rapt to get the goalkeeper of the tournament award, a little shocked, but thrilled to get it. I’d never received one be- fore that.” Rachael’s father, David Lynch, was overseas in China working at the time and missed the tournament, but was extremely proud of his talented daughter nonetheless. “Rachael of course, fills me with pride; for her skills, for her sports- manship, for her confidence and her calm,” he told the Diary. “The prow- ess of the team, the Hockeyroos, is magnificent. “Their dedication and commitment to their sport and to their resurgence to its highest rankings is simply remarkable to observe. Individually and as a team, they are truly the most marvellous ambassadors of Australian sport and of Australian women in sport.” Catch Rachael and the Hockeyroos in action at the Commonwealth Games when the action begins on July 24 for 11 days. We wish her and Happy to be home: Rachael Lynch and her mother Anne Lynch popped into the team well. the Diary office last month. Left: Picture supplied by Dan Carson Images.

Warrandyte Junior Football Club would like to acknowledge the outstanding contribution to the club made by the following local businesses, without whose generous support the club could not function... 33 Warrandyte Diary July 2014 Dale is a man for all seasons By CHRIS WILLIAMS IT is not often Dale Leeson gets a break from his basketball activities where he manages to squeeze in coaching for three Redbacks teams, one Venom team, while also having enough time to play himself twice a week in the Warrandyte and Don- caster competitions where he is renowned for being a deadly three- point shooter. Leeson has been at the Warrandyte Basketball Association for nine years now and his family is heavily in- volved with the club. His wife Jenny is secretary for the Venom and the co-ordinator for the Redbacks. The Leesons have been putting their time and effort into the club for quite some time, and their work has helped the club immensely. Their importance to basketball in the local area isn’t lost on War- randyte Basketball president Bruce De Lacy. “Jenny is a tireless worker for the club, an example who inspires any- one who knows her. Dale is another huge contributor as a coach and player, and has been for many years. This family is an example of what makes Warrandyte Basketball As- sociation such a great family club,” said De Lacy. Gimme five: Highly respected junior coach Dale Leeson high fives his Under 9 girls in a match recently. Picture: Gareth Dickson From a young age Leeson thor- oughly enjoyed playing and coach- happy with. games, along with two games that every day is an interesting question “It’s great to play a part with the ing basketball. He officially began his “I was excited that my Venom Un- he plays in himself. as sometimes I may feel I’m looking Warrandyte Basketball Club, over basketball career at the age of six der 12 Boys team made VC this year “Having five children who all play forward to school holidays and a the time I’ve been here the club has where he played for Doncaster, and and extremely proud of them to make domestic and four playing Venom break, but when I do get time off I substantially exploded in growth and his career with that club continued top 10,” he said. “What I enjoy as a makes our routine interesting each feel like something is missing,” he gained the respect from surrounding as he went on to play representative coach is watching the progress of week, especially Friday nights,” he said. “I’ve been coaching four to clubs,” he told the Diary. “With the basketball and coached his first each player (and the team) improve said. “There is either playing or train- five teams for so long now it’s just addition of the Youth and Big V team at the age of 14. His love for and develop in comparison to when ing six days a week with the boys become routine.” competitions, Warrandyte Basketball basketball didn’t stop there: he was they first started.” having Sundays off from basketball In the little spare time Leeson has Club will only continue to grow and also a referee in his younger years. Along with his Under 12 Venom to fill our day with football!” away from basketball, he likes to be a successful club in the future “I refereed for pocket money,” team, he also coaches Under 9 WR3 Leeson is incredibly committed to relax, watch the football and spend which I’m happy to grow and be a Leeson told the Diary. Redbacks Girls, Under 11 WR3 Girls the club and is very focused on put- some quiet time with his children. part of.” Leeson is just as passionate about and Under 11 WR1 Boys. All five of ting in the time and effort to help get Warrandyte Basketball is clearly an To add to his list of achievements, basketball today as he was in his his children play for the Redbacks the best out of his players along with important outlet for Leeson who has Leeson also recently won the Grey- childhood and continues to involve and four out of those five play for helping them develop to the best of been a major part of the growth and burn Cup Grand Final where he plays himself with as many teams as he the Venom. That means most of his their ability. That commitment to development of the rapidly growing for a team known as the Fakers. possibly can. He is a very well re- week is taken up by basketball, so he so many teams takes up a lot of his club. From the long hours he spends He will continue to give up his time spected coach at Warrandyte and always has an unbelievable amount time, however Leeson enjoys and developing his players through to his to coach and play basketball, and the was able to successfully lead his of games to coach, play and attend cherishes every minute of it. helpful attitude, Leeson is a valued Warrandyte Basketball Association Under 12.1 Venom Boys to make every week. A regular basketball Does he get tired of it? member of the club and has sig- is certainly benefitting from having the Victorian Championship grade week for Leeson includes coaching “Being asked if it gets tiring or nificantly contributed to the club’s a man so dedicated and passionate this year, which he was extremely four training sessions and four stressful in having basketball nearly growing success. about the game. Regular seasons begins for Redbacks By CHRIS WILLIAMS came out victorious. In the closest of end of the first quarter the Venom wins they have so far. Their finals WITH another month of Redbacks matches the final scores were 20-20. had the lead 12-7, however, from chances will depend on other results basketball gone, teams are continu- Black was pleased with the devel- that moment things went south. A and winning every single game from ing to work tirelessly and further opment of his team so far. big 30-point second quarter from the here on out is crucial. their development on the basketball Moving to the older age groups, the Gulls where they shot 59.7% from the court as grading has come to an end. Under 19.1 Girls couldn’t overcome field helped secure victory. Greyburn Cup The Under 11.2 Boys have lost their Collingwood 1, who gained a 21 point Despite the loss in a tough game, In the Wednesday night comp, the past two games by nine and eight win in their first regular season game. there were some standout perfor- Fakers defeated Fighting Irish to points, however they are on their The girls are now in grade C1 and will mances from a few Venom players. win the Greyburn Cup Grand Final, way to becoming a very solid team. have their chance at revenge when Nick Spicer top scored for the Ven- 53-43. For the Fakers, Joel Rimes top “They are very good in transition they face Collingwood 1 again at om with 15 points and also gathered scored with 17 points to help lead offense and we have been working some stage throughout the season. four rebounds. New to the team this their team to the win. Top scorers for on offensive plays so they know season, youngster Liam Evans played the Fighting Irish were Ash Grybas where to position themselves. They Youth Men fighting for finals spot a very solid game with 12 points, four with 14 and Adam Borwick with 10. are easy to coach and we have lots of After Round 14 Warrandyte’s Youth rebounds and four assists. Following the game, the Steelers fun,” coach Jennet Ure said. Men are sitting outside of the top The Youth Men will be working scored a win over the Baghdaad In their first regular season game, four and are sixth on the ladder with extremely hard to gain a finals po- 69ers, 42-39. Tony Davis was the top coach Danny Black and his Under seven wins and seven losses. sition and with a relatively young scorer for the game with 20 points, 13.2 Boys played in a low scoring, In a recent game they went down and inexperienced squad they have while Thomas Clapham led his team back and forth game where no team to the Chelsea Gulls, 70-77. At the done well to achieve the amount of with 15 points. Sharp shooter: Sophie Cookes Success rewards those with Patience By RUTH BIRCH podiatry before studying at La Trobe in a gruelling Ironman competition. AS a young fella, Daniel Patience, our University and graduating with Hon- An Olympic distance triathlon, the local “foot doctor”, or podiatrist in ours. His specialised knowledge has course consisted of a tough 1.5km professional speak, had high hopes seen him work with some impressive swim, 40km bike ride and a 10km of becoming an AFL footy player, clients. While employed at a Mel- run. Daniel trained hard, averaging possibly following in the footsteps bourne sports clinic, his services 15 hours a week leading up to it – of the champions in his beloved were engaged by the Australian crick- all that on top of managing his two Melbourne Demons. et team, Melbourne Tigers basketball practices. Unfortunately, he missed But this dream was dashed when at team, the Victorian Ballet School, out on first place by just 10 seconds, 16 he was on the receiving end of a the Victorian Institute of Sport and robbed of victory when a problem massive knock during a game which various AFL and VFL footballers. with his shoelace quick fastening ruptured his right kidney, putting an More recently he has focused loop saw him delayed in transition abrupt stop to his future career. on building and running his own by 20 seconds. However, while Daniel may have business in the local area and the Although disappointed to miss out only one kidney, it hasn’t stopped steady work sees him support- on first, with a time of 2 hours and him from kicking plenty of goals, ing many grateful patients rang- 11 minutes, his second place effort figuratively speaking. Being told he ing from children to the elderly. is nothing short of extraordinary. He couldn’t play again wasn’t all bad While having one kidney means plans to compete at the Mornington news, he points out. Less time play- that contact sports are off the Triathlon Festival, hopefully avoiding ing footy meant more time hitting the agenda, he still loves to get out- the shoelace problem and making up books and he focused his efforts on doors and push his body to the for the delay this time. the support side of sports. absolute limit. Recently he trav- The Diary team and Warrandyte Daniel eventually chose to go into elled to Port Douglas to compete community wish Daniel all the best. 34 Warrandyte Diary July 2014 Full housePictures STEPHEN REYNOLDS as Bloods By CHRIS CHAPMAN and SCOTT PODMORE IT’S been a big month in football for the Warrandyte Football Club and with six games remaining in the EFL season the Bloods sit on top of the Division 4 ladder which has been thanks to some red-hot form, includ- ing a hard fought 24-point win over Forest Hill on Saturday. Two weeks earlier Warrandyte Re- serve was a hive of activity as almost 3000 people attended the big clash against Silvan with Glenn Archer and Campbell Brown lining up for the Bloods – and they certainly didn’t disappoint the big crowd by booting 10 goals between them (Brown 6, Archer 4) as Warrandyte romped home with a big win over Silvan. fantastic look at half-time when the lead. A late goal to Forest Hill in a low Along with a packed house for the Auskickers and tackers were playing scoring quarter made it a one point lunch time function where 200 guests and then to see them run out to half time lead to the Zebras, 34-33. enjoyed a lunch and guest speakers Browny and Arch at the end of the From there the Bloods completely including Brown, Archer and former day was just brilliant.” shut down their opposition. Warran- Magpie and Hawk John Hassall, there The success of the day obviously dyte talls Sam Tansley and Lee Evans were visitors from far and wide, with rubbed off, because the Bloods hav- were having an impact in the air many former Bloods returning for en’t looked back ever since with big with veteran Todd Holman and first the big event. wins all month. But the weekend’s year Blood Steve Harris dominating Long-time resident and Warran- game proved to be a better test for across the half back line. Despite dyte Sports Group secretary John the Warrandyte lads as Forest Hill dominating the quarter the Bloods Chapman told the Diary: “It’s the had the early ascendancy, kicking were wayward in front of goal, finish- biggest sports event I’ve ever seen the first two goals of the match ing the term with just the one goal, in Warrandyte – and I’ve been here before the Bloods registered their another to Luke Dunn. a long, long time.” first through Luke Dunn. Two further It was the Bloods by eight at the Club legend Lawrie Sloan echoed goals to Forest Hill saw it skip away start of the final term, and that lead those sentiments. “This club’s nev- to a 19-point lead before Josh Eyre was soon 14 points after a strong er seen anything like that, it was a goaled late for Warrandyte to reduce mark and goal from 30m out from fantastic day, the best turnout the the quarter time margin to 13 points. Dave Hand. Appleby Junior found club’s seen. The new clubrooms have Some choice words from coach Mi- himself on the end of a chain of clean impressed everyone too, we’re very chael Tout at the quarter time huddle possessions that started with Daniel lucky to have them.” seemed to have an immediate effect Large deep in defense and goaled Club president Stephen Bell said as the Bloods came out firing in the with poise to extend the lead to 22 the day was a big success. second term. A second goal to Luke points at the 12 minute mark and the “To walk around the ground and Dunn from a set shot was followed game looked to be won. A late goal see so many familiar faces in the by a clever snap from young gun to the Zebras gave them a glimmer of crowd was sensational,” Bell said. James Appleby, before a trademark hope before Lee Evans sealed the win “The highlight was to see so many Tim Hookey bomb from the centre with a long bomb just outside the arc. children enjoying the day. It was a square gave the Bloods a five point Impressive defensive pressure from New clubrooms a highlight for young Bloods By ROSS SNOWBALL THE Warrandyte Junior Football Club has enjoyed an exciting first half of the season with the move into the brand new clubrooms a highlight a month ago. Joined by the netball club in early June, the club celebrated their first family night under the new roof with over 250 locals coming along to see what all the fuss was about. Need- less to say, it was a fabulous night celebrating what has been a long time coming. Quite clearly the War- randyte community is fortunate to be granted such an outstanding facility and it is due in no small part to the efforts of the Warrandyte Community Bank, Member for Warrandyte Ryan Smith, the Manningham City Council and the four tenant clubs. All junior teams are playing com- petitive football with the Colts side really finding their feet in recent weeks and the prospect of finals not out of the question. Both Under 13s sides have slotted into their respec- tive divisions well and the Under 15s under the tutelage of former AFL player Mark Trewella are sitting strongly on top of the ladder. Meanwhile the 200 junior play- ers are now sporting professional and 16 for 10-13 year old boys and Heave ho, in Freo time flying and we were headed and we knew this could be our only looking training tops with thanks to 14-17 year old boys respectively. The Earlier this year the Colts side across the country for a football chance to play a real game on a real local identities Peter O’Reilly and BETTERMAN program is designed joined forces with the Doncaster match like no other. AFL oval. It was an amazing and once- Phil Pollock through their respec- to empower young men to make Heights Dockers Junior Football “We touched down and headed in-a-lifetime experience. We played tive businesses A1 Office Fitouts a commitment to making positive Club team. straight for our hotel which was our hearts out on Patterson Stadium, and Cat. That along with fantastic life choices and building happy and The Doncaster Heights Dockers right by the home of the Fremantle and even managed to win, before game day attire, state of the art club healthy futures. and the Fremantle Dockers have Dockers. After watching them train relinquishing the field to the big rooms, a fantastic group of coaches, On a sad note, many people with- a long standing relationship given we were taken on a tour of their boys - the Dockers and the Bombers. assistants and team managers and a in the junior football club and the their Docker heritage and earlier clubrooms and even allowed to use “The trip lasted four days. It was dedicated and energetic committee broader Warrandyte community are in the year the combined Warran- their training gear to begin preparing an unbelievable trip that none of means the Warrandyte junior players mourning the recent passing of Miki dyte/Doncaster Heights team were for our match against another junior us will ever forget. On behalf of our are as well presented and supported Bilos, wife of Tony and mother of Mi- invited, much to the team’s delight, footy club from Sydney. teammates we’d like to thank our in the Yarra Junior Football League. chael who was the club vice captain to play the curtain raiser for the “In the lead up to the game we coaches James Yoffa and Sean Smith With a real drive within the se- in 2013, and Josh, who is a current Fremantle v Essendon match at Pat- spent time training on the beach, along with Damien Sproulle-Carrol, nior football club to outperform Colts player. Miki was a fantastic terson Stadium in mid-April. Setting swimming in the Indian Ocean and Dave Schwarzer and Aldo Toppi, in all areas this augurs well for the contributor to the junior football off a couple of days before the game, when we weren’t exploring the without whom none of this would current crop of junior players to club over many years, holding both the selected players experienced the Fremantle markets by day we were have been possible. go a long way with their football in committee and team management trip of a lifetime, as 16-year-old WJFC touring the Fremantle Jail by night “Our enormous thanks also goes to Warrandyte. positions with distinction. Miki’s captain Jack Poole and vice-captain (which was a bit frightening). the many people behind the scenes As part of the club’s desire to breed smiling face, passion for her boys Jarrah Sofarnos report: “The time spent together was an who did such an amazing job organ- not just champion footballers but and the football club, and who was “In April this year, 10 ten of us from incredible bonding experience and ising the trip and to the Fremantle also upstanding citizens, the club is courageous in the face of adversity, the Warrandyte-Doncaster Heights by the Sunday we were ready to play Dockers Football Club for inviting eagerly awaiting their two BETTER- will be sorely missed by all who Colts jumped on a plane for Perth. as a team. us to play on their home field and for MAN seminars to be held on July 15 knew her. For a few of us this was their first “All 10 of us were itching for a kick giving us this fantastic opportunity.” 35 Warrandyte Diary July 2014 hold all the aces the Bloods restricted Forest Hill to just two goals in three quarters of footy and set up an important win. Warrandyte now sits on top of the EFL Division Four ladder after 12 rounds, equal on points with Park Orchards and Silvan, with the Round 14 clash with Park Orchards looming as a huge game for the Bloods. Warrandyte’s Reserves side also ‘Dutchy’ a defeated Forest Hill on Saturday, the Bloods maintaining a narrow lead from start to finish, eventually life member running out winners by 11 points. By RYAN HOIBERG Best were J Prelorenzo, N Prelorenzo, WARRANDYTE Cricket Club is proud Munro, Jurey, Taylor and Konrad. to announce the induction of the 29th The Reserves also appear destined life member to the club as Campbell for finals action, having lost just one “Dutchy” Holland. game to date. Holland has been a larger-than-life Warrandyte’s Under 19 side has figure at the Warrandyte Cricket Club found some form, defeating Forest for over 12 years, where he initially Hill 9.14-68 to 6.11-47. played junior cricket. Best players for Warrandyte were Holland has spearheaded the Hentschke, Mifsud, Philip-Owen, Warrandyte First XI attack for seven Ternes, Martin and Frowd. The seasons now, intimidating batsman young Bloods still have a possibility with his fiery opening spells and his of playing finals despite losing five middle-order slogging. He joins some of their first six games – they have illustrious company, marking the first since won four from five and sit in life member in recent history. For sixth spot on the ladder just a win Holland to be recognised as only the away from fourth. 29th player to be given this honour Warrandyte has two big Saturdays at Victoria’s third oldest cricket club at home coming up including the big is a true mark of the man. battle against rivals Park Orchards Holland has previously been vice at Warrandyte Reserve on July 19 captain and captain of the First XI, while past players and supporters club coach, and club champion. He are invited to a luncheon on Satur- has played in three grand final teams day August 2 at Warrandyte’s new for the premier team, and is consid- sporting facility when Warrandyte ered as a clubman who makes up the hosts Ferntree Gully in Round 16. The true heart and soul of the club. lunch will kick off at Noon and will Some of this other recent accolades feature a special guest appearance include: three times a Gerald Walshe by Hawthorn legend Gary Buckenara. Medalist (B&F for the First XI), two Just $40 per ticket inclusive of drinks, times a First XI club champion, two lunch and entertainment – contact times First XI bowling champion, and Dale Vitiritti 0439 733 437 or Kimber- the 2011/2012 Steve Pascoe Medalist. ley O’Connor 0400 399 248 to reserve To top off his year he was also your seat by July 20. recently married. Chelsea corners the fast lane By CHERIE MOSELEN LIKE most Year 12 students, Warran- dyte High’s Chelsea Angelo is gearing up towards VCE exams. Some weekends she studies, others she spends going places. Nothing unusual about that… unless you are travelling at speeds of up to 240km/h to get there. The Diary first spoke to Chelsea two years ago, when she had just taken up Formula Ford racing. Since then, the young motor sport enthusiast has put in hundreds of Panther hours in pursuit of her dream: to become a Formula 1 driver. “I do want a career in motorsport Max is and to achieve that I have to follow a pretty strict schedule,” Chelsea told the Diary. This regime consists of practicing Aussie her driving skills in a simulator on weekends, and rigorous strength and fitness training four to five days champ per week. A triumph, in what is arguably By BRIGITTE EASTON one of the world’s fiercest and most expensive competitive sports, PARK Orchards BMX Club Chelsea recently signed a five-year member Max Cairns (second sponsorship contract, moving up a from right) has achieved class to Formula 3 at the beginning some hard earned results re- of the year. cently, becoming Australian “The difference in power means Junior Elite Champion and a bigger strain on my arms and I sixth worldwide in his class. have to work on my legs to have A winning formula: Chelsea Angelo has the right stuff to make it on the race track. Picture: DIRK KLYNSMITH He recently held a series of enough brake pressure to pull the coaching clinics at his home car up quickly,” said Chelsea, “but nervous once I’ve driven the track track. Warrandyte riders I’m doing OK.” for the first time and know what to Jake, Mitchell, Oscar and The talented driver, and only fe- “I’m not nervous once I’ve expect. Then it is all about knuckling Sam participated, along with male currently racing Formula 3 in down, passing, getting to the front several other riders from Australia, is charmingly modest. driven the track for the first and getting a fast lap time.” around Melbourne who were In 2013 she scored a win at Sand- time and know what to expect. A popular competitor (her Face- keen to pick up some winning own in the Victorian Formula Ford book fan page has more than 16,000 tips. Championship. And made it into the Then it is all about knuckling followers), Chelsea has come some Park Orchards BMX club record books, breaking the Phillip distance from where it all started - welcomes new members and Island lap record in her class. down, passing, getting to the go-karting at age 11. is a family friendly club. No As a reward for her outstanding front and getting a fast lap time. Indeed, the reality of Formula 1 is previous experience in racing efforts, the spirited youngster was still a way off. is necessary, just a love of invited to drive a V8 Supercar on a But with her determined attitude, riding fast. test day out at Winton. at Adelaide, Sandown and Bathurst. In August, the 18-year-old will com- there’s a fair chance Chelsea Angelo Go to popbmx.com.au for She also competed as one of eight Selected as this year’s CAMS (Con- pete at Queensland Raceway, with will cross that finish line too. more details and feel free to rookies in reality TV program Shan- federation of Australian Motor Sport) race weekends to follow later in the visit and spectate at any fu- non’s Supercar Showdown. ambassador, and gracing the cover of year at Phillip Island and Homebush To view Chelsea on the track and ture events. Picture: Brigitte Now, wearing the No.34 and driving the 2014 CAMS manual book, Chel- in Sydney. check out her sporting milestones, Easton. a Formula 3 Dallara chassis, Chelsea sea is an inspiring representative of Asked about competing on differ- visit the website: www.chelseaan- is winning races in the National Class young female drivers in Australia. ent courses, she replied: “I’m not gelo.com.au 36 Warrandyte Diary July 2014