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Kinglake West CFA together with the Kinglake Bendigo Bank branch would like to congratulate and thank the community for their support in raising funds for the upgrade of the Slip On Unit.

Through your generosity the project on Bendigo Bank Communities reached 184% of its goal raising $9,242.

The Kinglake Bendigo Bank branch will now contribute a further $12,000 to complete the purchase of this unit in time for the fire season.

For further information and to view the success of the project visit www.communities.bendigobank.com.au/projects/kinglakecfa

Bendigo Bank Communities is under management of Bendigo and Adelaide Bank. The Bendigo Centre, Bendigo, Vic 3550. ABN 11 068 049 178 AFSL 237879. (S55781) (08/16)

55781-BBL-Communities Online-A4 Ad.indd 1 15/08/16 11:43 AM Beautifying our streetscape

While it might look like someone has been by Murrindindi Shire and adopted late last would like to read it. The club said that ‘planting rocks’ on the Post Office corner in year, are followed up and delivered on in it did not of necessarily view itself as the main street, the Kinglake Rotary Club the not too distant future. The club has representing all the views of the Kinglake suggests that you ‘watch this space’. held several meetings with the shire to Ranges Community. It is just the beginning as the area will be discuss how the recommendations in the plan will be delivered. However, as a collective of volunteer mulched and planted and will form part community members anxious to see that of a bigger plan to help improve the look The club says that the responses to the interests of the community are met, and feel of our township. the plan have been positive and they it has adopted ‘streetscape beautification’ The club says it has identified the need to will report on progress and share the as a Rotary project. They expect to call ensure that the proposals outlined in the implementation plan with the community. a public meeting soon to discuss the Kinglake Ranges, Flowerdale & Toolangi The Master Plan is on the shire’s website beautification plans with the community Streetscape Master Plan, commissioned www.murrindindi.vic.gov.au if anyone and seek your input.

IN THIS ISSUE COVER PHOTO: Getting in the pink for spring. Wattle bird by Michelle Stewart. 5 Budget adopted 16 Gardening with Michael Smith 31 Firefoxes 6 What’s On / Public Notices 17 Parks Victoria 33 Church services 7 Museum/visitor centre facility 18-21 Health & well-being 34 Ellimatta & The Youth Voice Petition goes to state government 23 Living Memories 35-36 Neighbourhood Houses 9 Getting seniors ‘tech savvy’ 25 Rotary Art Show 37-40 Schools 10 Doing business better Kinglake Lions 41-42 Sport 12 Shire investment prospectus 27 Mayor’s Chair 43 Emergency Services 13 Kinglake Ranges Art 29 Bluegrass Festival is back 45-51 Business & Trades Guide 15 Kinglake Ranges Landcare Vetspeak 52-53 Local Business Directory 54 Emergency Contacts

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Murrindindi Shire Council’s 2016/17 continued delivery of council’s services Council Plan, incorporating the Strategic Budget and the 2016 Annual Review and maintenance of assets and Resource Plan, maintains Council’s of its Council Plan 2013-2017, which infrastructure while also providing the focus on securing a viable financial incorporates the Strategic Resource Plan best possible value for the community for future and as this is the final year of the (SRP) - have been formally adopted at a their rates dollar. current Council Plan, the focus will be on special council meeting. completing existing commitments. “The Budget incorporates a rate increase Mayor, Councillor Margaret Rae, said the for the 2016/17 year of 4.3 per cent as With local government elections on 22 focus of these strategic documents was determined by the Essential Services October 2016, a new Council will be in on prudent financial management, while Commission (ESC), following Council’s place later this year and with this will maintaining a commitment to funding application for a variation to the 2.5 come a new set of priorities. These will key services, assets and infrastructure. per cent rate cap declared by the State be set out in a new Council Plan for Government. 2017-2021, which must be completed by “The year ahead poses both challenges 30 June 2017. “I urge the community to and opportunities, with increasing “Due to the process involved in applying engage with the new council as it carries obligations on Council to do more with for this rate cap exemption and the out this important strategic planning. less. Council must therefore balance timelines associated with a decision from The new Plan will set the priorities for the the community’s desire to keep rates the ESC, the Budget has been adopted term of the next council and will inform as low as possible with its obligation to later than usual. Now that the Budget and council priorities until 2021”,Cr Rae said. provide a wide range of services and Council Plan review have been adopted, ensure assets and infrastructure are fit for a clear path is set for Council’s service The 2016/17 Budget and 2016 Annual purpose across the Shire,” she said. delivery for this financial year”, Cr Rae Review of the 2013-2017 Council Plan, said. which incorporates the SRP, are available Cr Rae said the conservative approach on Council’s website at www.murrindindi. taken in the budget allowed for the The annual review of the 2013-2017 vic.gov.au.

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Mountain Monthly | SEPTEMBER 2016 | 5 Letters to the Editor All letters must contain the name, contact address/email address and phone number of the author, and should be no longer than 400 words. The author may request his/her name be withheld from publication, in which case the letter will carry the term ‘name and address supplied’. Letters are published at the September editor’s discretion, and may be edited for legal reasons. 2 & 16 Ki nglake West Uniting Church Friday night meals Pheasant Creek Store changes hands 14 Ellimatta Youth Art Showcase After nine years serving the Kinglake community, the Pheasant 24 Parks Victoria spotlight survey Creek General Store is changing hands. Sam and Kunthy said it had been a hard decision to say goodbye, but their last month 25 Kinglake Produce and Artisan Market at the store will be September. They have invited all of their customers to come and say a fond farewell. 30 Firefoxes History Tour Bus Link from Whittlesea to Laurine Blejwas Greensborough reinstated Civil Celebrant The Bus link between Whittlesea and Greensborough has been Weddings reinstated. Name Givings Celebration Ceremonies The route number 385 links Whittlesea residents to Funerals Greensborough Station and will travel via the growth suburbs of Mernda North and Doreen. Phone: (03) 9710 1598 Mobile: 0415 758 850 The state member for Yan Yean, Danielle Green, said not only was Email: [email protected] the connection to Greensborough returned, but the service would 75 Rangeview Road also go to South Morang Station, and to Northland and RMIT. Some combined 381/382 services will go all the way to Diamond St Andrews 3761 Creek.

As part of the new Plenty Valley bus network, the bigger network provides more frequent, reliable and direct bus services to more places in Mernda, Doreen and South Morang, Whittlesea, Greensborough and Diamond Creek.

The Plenty Valley Network includes six new bus routes and has been designed to ensure buses better connect to trains at South Morang, Diamond Creek and Greensborough Stations, and to Kinglake Produce & Artisan other bus services. Kinglake Produce & Artisan The network also includes a new Route 384 service between Whittlesea and Kinglake, which replaces the 565 service and MARKET provides better access to Whittlesea Secondary College, more weekday services to Humevale and for the first time services on 4TH SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH Sundays.

Sunday 25 September BIRTHDAY NOTICE In the heart of the Happy 15th Birthday 10am to 3pm Chloe for 26 September. Big hugs and loads of love In theKinglake heart of the KinglakeTownship Township In the heart of the Kinglake Township from Mum, Cody and Jack 10am - 3pm xxx

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Stalls include a variety of Fresh Produce, Breads, Dips, Wines, Coffee, Soy candles, Hot & Cold foods (sweet & savoury), Jumping castle, Face painting, Soaps, Crafts, Plants, Jams, Chutneys and much more from the Kinglake Ranges and surrounds. MEETING www.kinglakemarket.com KINGLAKE TRUST RESERVE NOTICE OF AGM Monday 17 October 2016 at 7.30pm – 94 Whittlesea-Kinglake For stall inquiries, email: [email protected] Proudly Supported by Market CoOrdinator: Road Kinglake at the Pony Club Meeting Room. All Invited – Proudly Supported by Market CoOrdinator: the Kinglake Ranges Rotary Club 0419 339 320 the Kinglake Ranges Rotary Club 0419 339 320 supper provided.

6 | Mountain Monthly | SEPTEMBER 2016 Community groups continue work on museum/visitor centre facility The Kinglake Historical Society, consider all available options and inform the community to, or obtain any further together with the Kinglake for this project. along the way. information about this project, Ranges Business Network please feel free to contact any and the Kinglake Film Society This group of community It is anticipated that a of the people listed below: wish to inform the community members believe that it is proposal will be developed Deidre Hawkins 0414 255 893, that they are continuing their imperative that the project in the coming months which Steve Fleming 0427 524 404, efforts to work towards the keeps faith with the views of will then be put to the Brad Quilliam 0488 998 338, establishment of a museum/ the community expressed at a community for input and Craig Lawless 0429 429 014, visitor information facility in public meeting last year. feedback, once possibilities Kath Stewart 0419 347 581. Kinglake. have been explored. This is an Firstly, to make more exciting community project NB. It is believed that the These stakeholder groups effective and efficient use of that welcomes input from all Kinglake Ranges Arts group is will seek to work with the existing buildings within the interested community groups continuing to work with the Murrindindi Shire, Parks community, and secondly to and individuals. Kinglake Ranges Foundation Victoria, Workspace and follow open and transparent to develop a home for the Arts regional tourism bodies to processes that both involve If you would like to contribute as a separate project. Ratepayers petition goes to state government This is to update you on what We presented an overview of going as far back as 2013/14 At this stage it may be too late has occurred since the Rally what we believe is occurring until now,show the exact for the government to change in Yea. within the shire. opposite yet it appears an election in November, so The Petition figures when In simple terms, it appears their thinking, the CEO and we need to find candidates for collected totalled 1,294. from the financial records staff,have stayed with the those elections.If you know Disappointingly several and budgets that we have financial outlook of 2011/12. of anyone you believe will petition forms went missing, read, council is relying on the It was suggested we make a provide the governance we taken by person/s unknown. 2011/12 report from KPMG submission to a parliamentary deserve please encourage and support them. We put together a submission, which indicates they will be committee that is gathering in financial difficulty with the information on how the Rate which included a copy of the Thank you for your ongoing rate income and the gifted Cap is affecting councils and Petition, and on the 10 August support and if you have any assets. community.We are currently the delegates endorsed on the further documents you believe working on this submission. day of the Rally met with the The council has in Reserves are important please send Chief of Staff from the Minister for unnamed use over $10 We will be providing the them through. for Local Government’s office million dollars and is adding to Petition and a submission to and the Shadow Minister for this figure with more than $1 the Ombudsman’s office in the Lyn Gunter Local Government, David million dollars in this financial next two weeks. On behalf of the Petitioners Davis, and the Member for Yan year’s budget. We will keep you up to date as and concerned ratepayers of Yean, Cindy Mc Leish. The figures from the Budgets, we hear from government. Murrindindi Shire Mobile library service update Interim arrangements for in the accident and that the are unloaded at various halls so they can look for books of the Shire’s mobile library driver was not hurt. Council’s across the Shire, to allow interest to them. Members can service have been put in place insurers have assessed the people to browse in comfort then place ‘holds’ on books of following recent damage damage and advised the as they would have with the interest which will be reserved sustained by the service’s vehicle is a write-off,” CEO, mobile library. Access to the for them and brought on the prime mover. Margaret Abbey said. catalogue is also still available. mobile service. While the vehicle holds fewer The council is currently The prime mover which tows books than the mobile library considering its options for Library users can check the the mobile library van was did, the books will be rotated replacing the prime mover, mobile library schedule at recently involved in a single- frequently to ensure the but is continuing to deliver www.murrindindi.vic.gov.au vehicle accident while being collection remains fresh. the mobile service across the taken to have routine works Any questions should be carried out. Shire via a 4WD vehicle, which Library members are also contains boxes of books.The urged to consider using the addressed to Jacqui Rabel via “We are very fortunate that times and days of this service online catalogue in advance email at jrabel@murrindindi. no other vehicle was involved remain the same. The books of the mobile library’s visit vic.gov.au or on 5772 0354.

Mountain Monthly | SEPTEMBER 2016 | 7 MAYSVILLEFREE AND TRIANGLE VIDEOCOMMUNITY CONFERENCE FOUNDATION KINGLAKE 1on1 TRAINING SESSIONS LearnThe about Marysville videoconferencing. and Triangle POST OFFICE EnjoyCommunity remote Foundation access toannounces meetings, Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm with less time away from home / office. HOURS Saturday 9am – 12noon BushfirePersonalised Recovery Training SessionsFund 2015 - grant programwe will come is tonow you. open • Bank@Post On-line Banking and Bill Payments Grants are available for projects that provide Or held at: • Passports and working with assistance to those affected by the 2009 bushfires Kinglake Ranges Neighbourhood House, children checks (applications and interviews) inYea the Community Murrindindi House,Shire. CEACAThis year, or Marysvillethe grant round Visitor will Information remain open Centre • ID Photos (passports etc) until December 4 2015. • Telephony products To book: Robyn and recharges (Telstra, Optus, Applications may be submitted Boost, Vodaphone and Virgin) 0467 006at any 636 time until or then. 5786 1301 • Public phone and overseas Grant applicationsThis program are is fundedsubmitted by the on line calling cards Australian Governmentthrough the Department MTCF website of Social Services • Stationery and gift lines brought to you by Kinglake Ranges Foundation & www.marysvilletrianglefoundation.org.auKinglake Ranges Neighbourhood House. • Greeting cards and wrapping paper Information about the grant program is available at the MTCF website or by contacting the Foundation at • Public Fax, Photocopying, Laminating [email protected] or by telephone on 0488 007 688.

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8 | Mountain Monthly | SEPTEMBER 2016 www.allpower.com.au Ph: 1800 333 428 8 | JUNE 2015 | Mountain Monthly Kinglake Ranges Photography Club The Kinglake Ranges Photography Club meets every month at the Kinglake Neighborhood House on a Wednesday evening. The Winter months have been relativity quite. Recent projects have been Fungus, Winter and this month’s theme is Buildings. See the Kinglake Ranges Photography Club FaceBook page for more information and upcoming meetings and workshops. Photo by Kerry McFadden. Getting our seniors ‘tech savvy’ If there are any senior citizens free training and advice, “We know that learning is to take advantage of other out there wanting to upgrade encouraging seniors to use easier and more enjoyable programs and opportunities their technology and digital technology to connect with when carried out in a place offered by local community skills, then a program to family, friends and the broader you know and with people agencies such as the Yea be run through the Shire’s community. you know, so the training will Community House, Kinglake libraries may provide some be facilitated by our library Neighbourhood House and answers. “Many seniors have embraced staff. Sessions will be run the Continuing Education and new technology, but some at each of the libraries in Arts Centre of Alexandra. The Shire’s libraries have are still overwhelmed or Alexandra, Yea and Kinglake received grant funding intimidated by the thought and via the Mobile Library. Details of the sessions will through the Victorian of going online”, Mayor, Participants will be asked to be advertised and promoted Government’s Tech Savvy Councillor Margaret Rae, said. sign up prior to the session soon. Those interested or Seniors Program. The training aims to improve and indicate their area of need who would like to know participants’ understanding and skill level so each session more should contact their The program is a partnership and knowledge of topics such can be tailored to suit the local library branch. Library between the Victorian as internet use, emails, social demand,” Cr Rae said. contact details are available Government and Telstra and media, banking and taking on Council’s website at www. is delivered by councils for photos using smart phones Participants will also gain murrindindi.vic.gov.au or by their communities. It provides and tablet devices. the skills and confidence calling 5772 0333.

Mountain Monthly | SEPTEMBER 2016 | 9 Murrindindi Inc. moving ahead with Doing Business Better project The initial results of a survey initiative had been to survey person operators, a couple/ and supporting the work of of around 200 businesses in some 200 local businesses partnership, or other small Goulburn River Valley Tourism the shire has seen them call operating within the shire retail, accommodation or to create and deliver another for a growing local economy and more than 100 businesses tourism related business. tourism focussed event for the with strong support from the provided input, with further Shire was also discussed and council, increased residential responses still being received. “There is a strong interest and endorsed. growth, greater emphasis on potential demand expressed tourism development and “The survey, undertaken for workshop or networking “The proposed event for more events to attract and by an external consultant, type industry events. These local tradespeople and retain visitors. asked a series of questions events would typically provide their partners was also seen to determine local business access to a specialist guest as a new and significant The survey was conducted by confidence and the value speaker, and have an emphasis opportunity to engage with Murrindindi Inc. - the formal perceived in business on employee training and a key sector of the local collaboration between the networking, information better business skills. economy that is often silent Murrindindi Shire Council, events or functions, together regarding their collective local Business and Tourism with training or service “Two areas of need, that needs and ideas”, Brad said. Associations and peak improvement needs and stood out from the survey Murrindindi Inc. Committee industry sector organisations. scope for the introduction of results include introducing business mentors,” he said. or improving a social media members include chair Brad Members include the presence and better utilisation Quilliam (Kinglake Ranges Alexandra Traders & Tourism The survey also provided of information technology,” Business Network); deputy Association, Marysville valuable feedback on the Brad said. chair Mike Dalmau (Lake Triangle Business & Tourism proposed introduction Eildon Houseboat Industry Association, Lake Eildon next year of the Shire-wide A number of trades-based Association); Andrew Embling Houseboat Industry Business and Tourism Awards, businesses also indicated and Gordon Simpson Association, the Kinglake which have been in recess they would welcome the (Alexandra Traders & Tourism Ranges Business Network and since the 2009 bushfires. opportunity to network Association); Caolan O’Connor Murrindindi Food & Wine Inc. together especially with the (Alexandra Events); Dianne The survey responses also scope to involve their wives or Kennedy and Kym Rycroft The survey is part of a three pointed to the need for partners, who are invariably (Marysville Triangle Business year project that received improved local signage, a key part of the business & Tourism Association); Don greater accountability from state government funding in management, marketing and Knight (Y Water Discovery within existing businesses to 2014/15 through Regional financial decision-making and Centre) and; with Councillor improve service levels and the Development Victoria, to assist support. John Kennedy and Bob choice of products available. local businesses to improve Elkington representing “Revival of the Shire’s Business At the latest meeting of the their resilience, grow their Murrindindi Shire Council. and Tourism Awards was also Murrindindi Inc. committee skills, create growth and foster Business support services for judged as a worthy objective held at Narbethong, a plan new job and investment Murrindindi Inc. are provided of the program with an aim to was endorsed to create opportunities. by the Leadbeater Group. use the awards as a business networking events for local Murrindindi Inc. is advancing improvement process.”The businesses during the 2016/17 For more information about on a number of fronts business survey also provided financial year in Kinglake, Murrindindi Inc. or the Doing according to its inaugural valuable guidance on the Marysville, Yea, Alexandra and Business Better survey or chair, Kinglake businessman, most important issues potentially in Eildon. While program in general please Brad Quilliam. impacting local businesses. working with Murrindindi contact Brad Quilliam on Many of the respondents Food & Wine Inc to grow 0488 998 338 or via email He said the first major Stage 1 were small traders or one their Meet the Maker event, [email protected].

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Mountain Monthly | SEPTEMBER 2016 | 11 Shire investment prospectus launched The Murrindindi Shire’s new investment and local business people, Economic “Those of us who live in the Shire are the and growth-focused website, www. Development Portfolio Councillor John best advocates for the shire’s virtues as murrindindiinvestment.vic.gov.au has Kennedy, reflected on the Project’s a place to live and invest. I’d encourage been launched. The website is a key journey. everyone to talk to friends, relatives and element of a State Government-funded business contacts about the opportunities marketing platform designed to build the ”The development of a commercial, available in the Shire and perhaps shire’s profile as an attractive and viable investment-focussed marketing project point them to some of the Investment investment destination. was initially conceived as a ‘back in Prospectus materials to help guide their business’ bushfire recovery initiative. decisions”, Cr Kennedy said. Growth through the expansion of Thanks to the foresight and expertise existing businesses and by local residents of the tireless Steering Committee, we The implementation phase of the establishing new enterprises is of have exceeded this goal by developing project has been funded by a further vital importance to job creation and a comprehensive and future-focussed state government allocation under community sustainability. But, it is also the ‘Doing Business Better’ Project investment prospectus which aimed at promoting the Shire’s investment being led by Murrindindi Incorporated. showcases some of the great investment appeal to a broader audience of potential Regional Development Victoria has been opportunities across the Shire, he said. investors to ensure a strong economic instrumental in supporting this important outlook. Project development involved the work. The suite of materials created in the creation of key promotional materials A formal launch of the Investment Prospectus highlights the clear link including a website, hard copy brochure Prospectus is planned for later in the between investing and relocating. Many and a social media presence through year where key project stakeholders and well-established businesses across Facebook. An implementation phase local business representatives will be in Murrindindi Shire are owned and operated has now commenced and will see the attendance. by individuals and families who have not establishment of investment bulletins and For more information about the only invested capital in the region at some the targeted distribution of marketing Prospectus, please see www. point in the past, but also now live in the material. murrindindiinvestment.vic.gov.au or shire. “I’d encourage people to look at the by contacting Council’s Development Speaking at the Prospectus soft launch website and other Prospectus materials Services Department on 5772 0333. Hard event in Marysville recently, which was available. There are some wonderful local copies of the Investment Prospectus can held to acknowledge the contribution stories on the website, including video be obtained from council’s Alexandra made by the Project’s Steering Committee profiles of four successful local businesses. Office.

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12 | Mountain Monthly | SEPTEMBER 2016 Feature artist Sue Schreiber It takes great concentration and a very steady hand, but when artist Sue Schreiber produces one of her scratchboard works, viewers can only gasp at the detail.

Sue was the guest artist at the KRA’s August gathering and she has some terrific workshops coming up in Kinglake if you want to learn more. Born in Germany, Sue travelled widely before emigrating to Australia in the 1970s. Her travels cemented her interest in art and she went on to achieve a Bachelor of Fine This led to commissions in both fine art and Arts at RMIT in Melbourne, illustrations, with a range of greeting cards majoring in printmaking. depicting Australian flora and fauna that were distributed through retail outlets, vets However, she developed a and pet shops. sensitivity to the chemicals used in screen printing, Sue became passionately involved with etching and lionocuts and Australian wildlife and started to design moved into other mediums works that could be used in wildlife – chalk pastel, watercolours, promotion and to raise funds for wildlife. pencil and pen. Patterns and colours have always been a central part of her work and she began By 1992, Sue was teaching designing and co-ordinating pyrotechnic art classes and tutoring fine displays. art degree students and went on to complete a degree in But, the drawing bug never left and in 2013 illustration, which saw a more she discovered a new interest in the medium commercial edge to her work of scratchboarding. This is an illustrative emerge. technique that uses sharp knives and tools to etch images into a thin layer of white clay, that is then coated with black ink. Sue also discovered a variety of oil-based, water soluble inks, which meant she could return to linocut works. In 2015, Sue returned to full-time drawing and painting as well as exploring mediums and techniques ranging from figurative to 2D works, but also doing mosaics, leadlight, ceramics, lino and photography. Sue completed a Certificate 1V in graphic design and also specialises in surface pattern design.

Sue runs art retreats at Flowerdale Estate and Strath Creek and teaches classes in Doreen, Kinglake and Mansfield.

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1414 | Mountain| JULY 2015Monthly | |Mountain SEPTEMBER Monthly2016 Kinglake Landcare Group Spring is here or is it sprinter?

Springtime is here and many of us burst into life as the weather gets warmer, as many plants and animals do too. Yet our concept of spring derives from our Eurocentric understanding of seasons, which are more clearly defined there. August in Kinglake, for example, we have already been enjoying the many species of flowering yellow and cream wattles, mauve/purple Hardenbergia violaceae, white/cream even pink hakeas in late winter into spring. Indigenous Australians have long recognised that there were more ‘seasons’. Well known scientist, Professor Tim Entwistle, in his recent CSIRO publication agrees and suggests that we could recognise the late winter into early spring, and late spring into summer by redefining them as ‘Sprinter and Sprummer’.

Whatever names we use, nature’s species keep their own seasonal timing and we should enjoy and work in with their patterns.

Coming events

In September, visiting National Landcare delegates will learn how recovery and rebuilding is taking shape in Kinglake and Kilmore (http:/nationallandcareconference.org.au/). The first stop will be at Willomavin where they will learn about fire recovery fencing on site.

Moving on to Kinglake and a tour of the fire recovery fencing and revegetation site of Karen and Bernie Svoboda.

After lunch at Kinglake West’s Flying Tarts Bakery, the group visit Green Army works taking place at the Stony Creek Reserve home to very significant wildlife including Brush-tailed Phascogales and Long-nosed Bandicoots. It also contains the critically endangered Round-leaf Pomaderris (Pomaderris vaccinifolia). The area contains many large old growth trees and lush fern gullies that provide habitat for these special native species.

The Green Army project supervised by Upper Goulburn Landcare Recent events Network has been rehabilitating degraded areas of the reserve July: Spotlighting Walk at Wallaby Creek, KNP Lyrebird Survey, through control of woody weeds including Blackberry, Broom, National Tree Day at Deviation Road, Kinglake planting including and Holly followed by revegetation using local indigenous plants. Threatened Species of Pomaderris vacciinifolia (see photo). August: Pomaderris meeting, UGLN plantings. Survey and monitoring of the native fauna is also being carried out as part of the project and nest boxes are being installed and Roger Cook, President, phone 5786 5453 monitored throughout the reserve to help provide nesting sites Next meeting: Monday 12th September at Kinglake Memorial for the brush-tailed phascogale. Reserve Hall (upstairs) at 7.30 pm. All welcome.

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Mountain Monthly | SEPTEMBER 2016 | 15 Are there only four seasons? Gardening by Michael Smith are just a few of the magic scenes that many factors including terrain, latitude, have been visible in northern Melbourne and proximity to the ocean, humidity The joy that different seasons bring to an during August. One may naturally ask and wind. Therefore patterns of weather environment are immense. The sounds of though, why are flowers blossoming in (climate) are different in individual birds returning to a forest, like the trill of winter and birds you associate with the countries and even within regions. As the Fantail Cuckoo; butterflies such as the coming of spring appearing in August? an example, during late July, Gold Dust Painted Lady displaying their incredible and Hedge Wattles have been flowering patterns; Resin Bees delving into the The idea of four seasons divided over a and in August, indigenous legumes and depths of tubular flower heads and; calendar year (autumn, winter, spring and orchids are sprouting their flowers around mosquitos intrigued by orchid displays, summer) has been borrowed from our St Andrews. However, as the Rock Correa Great Britain counterparts. In Australia, is just beginning to flower in St Andrews, these seasons are not so clear cut. Many I have witnessed them flowering in the angiosperm plants flower in late winter warmer climates of western Melbourne in through until summer and pollinators July. will also appear during this time frame. Additionally, weather is influenced by The original inhabitants of Australia and the oldest cultural peoples on this plant, Left: an ‘insect motel’ made with untreated the Aborigines, have a calendar that can wood. Below: a blue fingers orchid be split into seven seasons. The Kulin photographed in August. people for example, have a whole season dedicated to August. Known as ‘Guling’, it represents cold weather is coming to an end. Indicators of this season to them, where Silver wattles and colourful orchids (not winter orchids such as tall greenhoods), are beginning to flower. Tim Entwisle, one of Australia’s leading botanists, believes there are five seasons in Victoria. He calls the period from August to September ‘Sprinter’ believing that spring comes earlier to southern Australia.

As August comes around, I also see indigenous tuber plants, such as the Yam Daisies and Maroon greenhoods, spread their leaves and begin to flower. This means it’s a good time to plant crops that also store their carbohydrates underground, such as beetroot, potatoes, carrots, and onions. As plants begin to flower in August, you will also see insects and birds searching for pollen and nectar. I like to have my ‘insect motels’ ready by August, to provide shelter for native bees and wasps (which are both stingless).

If you have not begun spring planting though, don’t be alarmed. It is definitely not too late. Below are a few tips to get your spring vegie crops up and running:

• Fix your current vegie beds or if you don’t have any yet, be sure to make them so you can access plants from all sides. • Add compost to your plots to provide valuable micronutrients and help your soil hold and release water. • Rotate your crops by planting root crops after you’ve harvested your leafy greens in winter. • If you are not in hurry for produce, turn over your soil and wait for annual weeds to appear. Pull out the weeds and then plant your crops. 16 | Mountain Monthly | SEPTEMBER 2016 Greater Glider in Kinglake National Park. PARKS VICTORIA

It’s been a busy couple of Park. As usual, there was a revegetation plots are catchment recently. Seeing months for the team at great turn-out of volunteers looking really good with trees a good number of gliders Kinglake. who set out on a very cold beginning to mature and limit and possums is a welcome morning to listen for lyrebird the amount of exotic grass reminder of just how resilient While it is a bit quieter in terms calls. Bird numbers recorded growth under their canopies. and adaptable Australian of visitors, we’ve had a chance native animals are to fire, where high. However, as I Tony has also been working to catch up on some work having bred up since Black write this article we are still to closely with the Kinglake improving the park. Many Saturday. work out the official results. Landcare Group, running a tracks have been cleared of One concern is still with number of activities funded We have put some cameras fallen trees, as well as drains Jehosaphat Gully, which for being maintained. The Gums by a threatened species in place for the next an unknown reason has had grant. The next event will spotlight survey coming campground in the Kinglake very low numbers since the National Park, has some new occur on 3 September at the up 24 September. If you are 2009 fires. Over the coming Habitat Link where we will be interested in taking part fireplaces, which means many months Ranger Tony will look sites no longer have to share a retrieving camera traps and contact Tony on 0427 666 778. at various ways to try and reviewing what animals have fireplace. Many thanks to the 20 discover why numbers remain been recorded. Following members of the Friends of Our new Ranger, Cameron low at this site. We would that, there is another activity Toorourrong Reservoir who Davis, started in July. Cameron also like to extend our sincere in September, which will held a tree planting day in has previously worked in the appreciation to the local be a spotlight walk in the July. The group planted out area and was keen to come businesses and people who Flowerdale area. the last remaining garden bed back. We’ll get Cameron to helped out with this survey. We held a successful spotlight from the park rebuild. They introduce himself and tell his During June and July, a survey of Silver Creek Valley also planted a line of pin oak story in a future Mountain Green Army team have been in July. We found greater trees to eventually provide Monthly. working at the Watson’s Creek gliders, many ringtail possums shade along the walkway from During July Parks Victoria Habitat Link, installing deer and microbats. We’ve also the carpark. held the 36th Annual Lyrebird proof fencing around more heard powerful and sooty Trevor Graham Survey in Kinglake National revegetation plots. Previous owls in the Wallaby Creek Ranger Team Leader

Being the size of a rice grain, the elm caterpillar-like, soon start to appear other pests, disorders and wind damage. leaf beetle is easily distinguishable on the leaves and carry out a process There are a number of invasive with its dull yellow background, black known as ‘skeletonisation’, where they approaches that can be considered, such striped electra (protective wing covers) continue to exfoliate the entire leaf, only as the use of Imidachloprid (a pesticide) and black spotted thorax. Although a leaving behind the veins. Soon after, in trunk and soil injection and canopy native of Europe, it was first sighted in the leaf turns brown and goes through spraying for young trees. Organically, Victoria in 1989 and spread to Melbourne premature death, dropping to the trunk banding can be done to capture and other regions. Victoria still holds ground. larvae climbing down tree trunks, but the world’s largest population of elms, all these measures must be done on a While damage to elm trees is mostly but the elm leaf beetle still poses the regular basis in order to prevent further prevalent at the larval stage, adult greatest threat, in particular to the loss and ruin. Nature itself too, to a beetles can also affect elms as a result English, Dutch, Golden, weeping or certain extent, can also act as a guard of chewing holes in the leaves, called Scotch, variegated and horizontal against the elm leaf beetle, with birds, ‘shot-holes’. Both stages together create species, whether planted along streets, toads and insects being its natural complexities for elms and as a result, in public parks and reserves, or in private enemy. gardens. produce widespread loss of leaves, leading to weakening of older trees and Whatever approach we use, we must While it hides in the shelter to hibernate losses associated with appearance and ensure we protect our elms from being during Winter, the elm leaf beetle attractiveness. Although new leaves eradicated by the elm leaf beetle, so emerges in Spring to feed on the continue to grow, the more an elm is that we can enjoy their presence for leaves of the elm. The larvae, which are struck, the more likely it is to be prone to generations to come.

Mountain Monthly | SEPTEMBER 2016 | 17 Mind your language Community column by Lyn Gunter Those of us who have been the fact that foul language is person when they heard this what our communities and around for a few years may acceptable and these words language that ‘only people society have become. There remember the TV program are often used like the words who have no vocabulary are of course many who do of the same title. Just as the ‘and’ or ‘the’ before other more swear’. I am not convinced not accept this language or title suggests, it was about meaningful words. this is the case, but it is worth bad behaviour; it just seems some consideration. watching how you spoke There was a time when people that there aren’t as many and especially, to take a look who may have been really How we speak is a good people with this attitude as around as to who was in angry or had hurt themselves indication of who we are and there used to be.I will let you earshot and may just hear came out with these words, how we are. Our language is be the judge of that. what you were going to say. then profusely apologised to an indicator to those around A very special friend texted As I sit relaxing over lunch in those around them. of the type of person we are. this quote to me and I hope a restaurant, bakery or even Call me old fashioned and It seems to me that our you will reflect on it just as I walking down the street, it language also shows how we that I am, as I do not wish to am. appears to me that there are and should not have to listen value ourselves and those far too many who are not to this foul talk. These words around us, which is a word ‘Be a reflection of what you’d aware of what they are saying seem to have become part of called respect. like to receive. If you want and how loud they are saying so many people’s vocabulary, The acceptance of this love, give love. If you want it. yet I can recall being told a language is yet another truth, be truthful. What you The movies seem to promote number of times by an older indicator in general terms of give out will always return’.

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20 | JUNE 2015 | Mountain Monthly Mountain Monthly | SEPTEMBER 2016 | 19 Knee pain in adolescents Osgood Schlatters disease is a very common cause of knee pain in children between the ages of 10 and 15 years and is more likely to affect boys. It was named after two physicians in 1903 - Dr Robert Osgood and Dr Carl Schlatter. The condition usually develops during periods of rapid growth, combined with high activity levels. As the young athlete’s bones grow quickly, it can take some time for the muscles and tendons to catch up. These changes result in a pulling force from the patella tendon, on to the Tibial Tuberosity at the top of the shin. This area then becomes inflamed, painful and swollen. This is frequent in younger people because their bones are still soft and are not yet fully grown. With repeated trauma, new bone grows back during the Anzac Day had a foggy start. healing process which causes a bony lump often felt at the Tibial Tuberosity. Lower limb biomechanics, foot alignment and footwear choices can also be a contributing factor.Symptoms of Osgood Schlatters LionsWhere is my Club mind? Memory of and cognitive declinedisease typically consist of pain at the Tibial Tuberosity Age onset dementia, short- not what it used to be. And, and reductionor bony in cognitive bit at the top of theimproves shin where circulation, the Patella which Kinglaketerm memory loss and while we can’t turn back the decline andtendon is good attaches for the to the bone.is why Chinese Medicine post traumatic stress are all clock, there is plenty we can heart itself.• The Tibial Tuberosity usesmay itbecome for strokes swollen and or Thedifferent Club has forms been busyof mental over the do Kinglaketo slow this Primary cognitive School sang theIn fact it has beeninflamed suggested and may evenwheezing. become Green more Tea prominent is also pastfunctioning several months. that can Our affect major our decline,National as well Anthem. as boosting by the Heart Foundationthan normal. that well accepted in reducing eventperceptions was the coordination of ourselves ofand our mental processing fish oil be• addedTenderness to the PBS and pain cognitiveis worse duringimpairment. and after Its The Lions Club has also been busy the annualour self Communityconfidence. ANZAC which has been affected by to assist in it beingexercise. prescribed anti oxidant, metal-chelating staffing the Football/Netball gate DayWe service all know which that, held save special for stress – as many of us in this by GP’s. You• can,Pain of will course, usually increase(attaches with activitiesto and eliminates), that involve for what we believe is the 24th anti-inflammatory and neuro- significance,severe trauma, being most the of100th us will community have experienced eat fish like sardinescontracting and theget quadriceps muscles, e.g. performing season – not a bad record. The club protective qualities are well anniversaryalways know of the how Gallipoli to ride landings. a – and help our children with all the other goodiessquat-type that exercises, fish running, jumping recently sponsored a student from documented and it is always Thebike, weather swim was or drive not kind a car. to So us, their studies while we are at it. gives two to three times a Yea High School to attend the Year Treatment served hot at my clinic. Just but thewhy crowd is it that came other to areaspay their of week. In Chinese10 WOW Medicine camp in the the ‘Heart city, as she three to four cups a week is respectsour brains in big seem numbers. to decline We even • Ice Houseswas unablethe Mind’, to whichafford isthe camp cost.Other well-researched items all you need. Co-Enzyme Q10 hadand Yea how Football/Netball do we reduce Club those • Activity modification to sayWe that have the also heart continued is the to run includethe red ginseng that is is showing great results, both attendeffects? before These the afternoon’squestions are • Analysis of lower limb biomechanics and orthotics if organTool that Library, governs hiring the out mind. a range ofexcellent for memory, with in protecting brain cells and activities.constantly Thanks being to everyoneresearched who necessary Thisspecialised is why heart tools surgery to the community.trials showing improvements again, is good for the heart set upby sciencea display and in newthe hall research and to in • Ultrasound treatment oftenDon’t results forget in memorywe have loss, a coolroom, in Alzheimer’s Disease and muscle. 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Procedural memory is stored very interestingly, herbs and and endurance• Medication as well as – the Anti-inflammatories may be prescribed School, who made •a 25lot yearsof ANZAC experience specialising As always, consult a health in the cerebellum, or ‘little supplementsA few weeks that ago assist we in handed overheart and lungs.by your doctor if indicated biscuits to feed the masses.in architectural The and complex joinery • Education professional before taking brain’ that is quite• Complete ancient design & draftingmemorythe Growling service are also Frogsvery good Centre for to the armed services were represented Brahmi, like Ginseng, has herbal supplements. by Captainin evolutionary Erin Stewart, terms,• Colour whowhile gaveconsulting the &Murrindindi heartadvice too. The Shire heart Council also and • Kitchen & bathroom renovations been usedIf for your centuries child is and experiencing knee pain then a the address.our frontal The lobe service – where was led by governsthe Neighbourhood sorrow and joy. House after Fresh air, exercise, laughter • DIY Kit supply consultation & advice trials havecomprehensive shown it improves physiotherapy assessment is essential seniordecision students, making, Allison reason Mercuri and and completing all the maintenance and and music are all important Omega 3 fatty acids, with learning andin determining memory, while the cause of their symptoms and Kyle‘personality’ Gaffee, from reside Yea –High is quite School, legal issues. This is a great facility too. So eat well, have fun and Steve Leonard 9710 1944high or levels 0418 in 335fish 475oil, is well decreasingimplementing anxiety and a treatment plan that will obtain the best while‘new’. Mick and friends from ‘Ruckus’ for playgroups and the Kinglake stay sharp. Murrindindi, Whittlesea & Nillumbikresearched – and Keep is known it local to depressionpossible (there’s outcome.that heart Appointments can be made by provided the music. Tristen from the Historical Society. When we age, it is in this area assist in mood stabilisation, again) whilecontacting Ginkgo bilobaour friendly staff Dron Angela 9716 2250. Palmer, Traditional scoutsthat did we the notice flag our duty memory and Middle is especially in children, memory is quite well known and also Chinese Medicine Doctor Ken Aitken President 57861858 Whittlesea Physiotherapy

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20 | Mountain Monthly | SEPTEMBER 2016 Kinglake Maternal and Child Health Centre Centre Hours Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursdays 9am-4pm by appointment only phone 5786 1337 Murrindindi Shire Council’s Maternal and about the introduction of solid food sleep, settling your baby and enjoying Child Health nurses attend to physical and for babies. In these sessions, the Group your toddler. developmental checks of your children also learned about baby massage and • The First Aid course for children, run by and all childhood immunizations. teething, and a range of other subjects of St Johns Ambulance, will be held on interest to new parents. We’d like to give a big welcome to a 9 November 2016. Pre-bookings are new Maternal and Child Health Nurse They have also recently visited the required. for Kinglake and Toolangi – Cheryl Mills. Kinglake Neighborhood House to look If you are a new parent and any or all Cheryl comes to us with a wealth of at the Playgroup and meet up with other of these sessions are of interest to you, knowledge and is looking forward to providers such as Viv Sguerzi from Parents please get in contact with the Centre to getting to know and working with the Early Education Partnership (PEEP). find out more. community. There are a number of forthcoming events And don’t forget that the Toolangi In other news, the New Parent Group has which will be of interest to new parents: Maternal and Child Health Centre is open enjoyed hearing from guest speakers at on the first Wednesday of the month from recent sessions at the Centre, including • The next two Parent Education sessions 9.00 am to11.30 am. Enquiries via the Jamie Poorter discussing oral health for will be held on 12 October 2016 at the Kinglake Centre. children and Georgina Pateman talking Kinglake Kinglake Centre, discussing Keep safe and well. Jodie Savage Educator celebrates 20 years with Family Day Care Kirsty Harratt from Kinglake has been working with Family Day Care in Murrindindi Shire for the last 20 years. We asked her some questions about life working as a family day care educator.

What made you choose to be a family day care educator? I needed to go back to work and as I was looking after my young son at home at the time my health nurse suggested that a role like this would be ideal. How long have you been doing family day care? I have been working for Murrindindi Family Day Care for 20 years now and prior to that I was working for another service in the industry for four years. What is a typical day in your family day care home like? Busy. Enjoyably busy, it’s never quiet. There is always plenty of noise and chatter, children playing with toys, eating and of course, nappies being changed. How do you first meet with potential day care educator, including portions of What is your favourite part of being a new families? household bills and grocery shopping. family day care educator? By meeting with them when I have other Getting to hold ‘my babies’, but getting to What is the best part of seeing a child children in care so that they can see what hand them back at the end of the day. learn something? a normal day in family day care would What is the best part of your day? look like for their child. This helps to make The look on their faces when they achieve them feel comfortable. Parents want to something or learn something new. Seeing the children enjoy an activity or know that their children are safe and learn something new. happy. If you are interested in becoming an educator with Murrindindi Family Day How do you go about setting a program? What are some of the benefits of being a Care or you are looking for a child care family day care educator? I cater to what the children want, offering service, please contact Murrindindi a range of activities. It’s more about Aside from the obvious benefit of getting Shire Council’s Home Based Childcare adapting the program to what the to work with children all day, there are also Coordinator, Chrystal Turnbull, on 57720 children need. some tax benefits of working as a family 362 or 0407 509 531. Mountain Monthly | SEPTEMBER 2016 | 21 L HITT ESEA 157th W

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In July we were lucky enough to get a mild night to enjoy outdoor light painting. This entailed slow shutter speeds, tripod and light painting our subjects with a torch and coloured filters. We also had a studio setting indoors to create some fantastic studio style photography. It was a great night and everyone had the opportunity to learn a little more about their cameras and how to get different effects. Congratulations to all involved in the Club as we have doubled our membership base in the last 12 months. It’s so exciting to be involved with a $20 Adults club full of enthusiasm and sharing our passion for Photography. $5 Kids (6-14y.o.) NEW MEMBERS WELCOME, we meet at "Fun and Agriculture for all the family" The Whittlesea Agricultural Society Building, McPhees Rd, Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th November 9am - 5pm Whittlesea at 7:30pm on the last Thursday Night of each month (Excluding Dec). Next Meeting Thur 29th September Whittlesea Showgrounds, Yea Rd, Whittlesea (Melways Ref 246 J7) www.whittleseashow.org.au Ph: (03) 9716 2835 [email protected] If you would like to join us or for more information please contact: Kerrie 0407 822 139 or email: [email protected]

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32 |MAY 2015 | Mountain Monthly Kinglake Football Team circa 1910. Living Memories Kinglake Football Club With the end of the football season the title “The Mountain Premiers”’. competition. This situation apparently coming up, it seems a good time to look continued through 1938 but in 1939, the Scores: Kinglake West 11 goals 11 behind back at the early history of the Kinglake Panton Hill Association managed to get to Kinglake East 3 goals 2 behinds. Football Club. going again, albeit with only three teams Best for Kinglake West - T. Denereaz (6), - Panton Hill, Hurstbridge and Kinglake. 1895 First Football Match - Kinglake v Lang (3), Junor, Pearce, ‘Casey’ Rowney, At last, Kinglake won the Premiership Queenstown Joyce and Pollard. and there was great rejoicing at the Premiership Ball. The first football match played at Kinglake Best for Kinglake East - McKimmie Bros., took place last Saturday between teams Stanlake, Cameron, Beale, O’Dea and 1939 Kinglake Football Club from Kinglake and Queenstown. The White. Premiership Ball visitors, who arrived short-handed and minus a few of their best players, played From The Evelyn Observer 16 September Kinglake made history last night when one man less than the locals. Some really 1910. the first football premiership ball was good play was shown by both teams. held in the Kinglake Hall. The hall was There’s another gap in our information Kinglake had a little the best of the game draped in green and gold, and the stage to date but, by 1929, there are reports all through and won by 4 goals to 2. was decorated with daffodils and green of the possibility of Kinglake playing in Mounsey led the visitors and J. Murphy foliage. Presentations were made by the the Bourke-Evelyn Football Association captained the home team. Best players President, Mr F. Thomson, as follows: Best along with teams from Epping, Reservoir, for Queenstown were Mounsey, W. Smith, & Fairest - Jack Upton; Most Improved - J.P. Mernda, South Morang, Arthurs Creek, J.N. Smith and W. Atkins. and for Kinglake McMahon (who is also club secretary). Whittlesea, Donnybrook and a team called J. Murphy, McRaile, Alexander and Drew. The captain, Mr Stan Lawrey, and the the Midland Rovers. trainer, Mr Ern Plunkett, each received a From The Evelyn Observer 24 May 1895. However by 1931, the Panton Hill District trophy, and the Premiership Shield and Pennant were presented to the captain, That’s the earliest report found so far of a Football Association had been formed Mr S. Lawrey. Music was provided by the Kinglake football team. There is a gap in and Kinglake was one of six teams in the Clover Band and Messrs Riley and Mannix the story at this point in our research but competition, the others being Panton provided an item played on gumleaves reports in old newspapers on the Trove Hill, Hurstbridge, Yarra Glen, Whittlesea which was much appreciated by the website show that, by 1909, two football and the Queenstown Miners. Kinglake large audience. A splendid supper was teams had been formed in the district, played Yarra Glen in the Grand Final provided by the Ladies Committee. Kinglake East and Kinglake West, and that that year and finished as Runners-up for the Premiership. That experience was three matches were played each season From The Advertiser 18 September 1939. with the title of ‘Mountain Premiers’ at repeated in 1933, and in 1935, Kinglake stake. However in 1910, for some reason, were beaten again in the Grand Final, this In 1940, Kinglake won its second only one match was played for the time by Hurstbridge. In 1936, it was Plenty Premiership and celebrated again at Premiership. Rovers who beat Kinglake in the Grand the annual Ball. Our good friend, Jim Final. McMahon, mentioned above as the most 1910 Kinglake East v Kinglake West improved player and the club secretary In 1937, the Panton Hill Association in 1939, would remember these two A football match. Kinglake East v Kinglake was not re-formed as there were too premierships and the excitement in the West, was played at the Kinglake West few teams. The Kinglake team were Kinglake district at the time. Recreation Reserve on Wednesday 7 ready to play but were refused entry September. There are usually 2 or 3 to the Diamond Valley Association and Deidre Hawkins matches per year but only one this year for were unable to gain entry to any other Kinglake Historical Society Mountain Monthly | SEPTEMBER 2016 | 23 24 | Mountain Monthly | SEPTEMBER 2016 Rotary Art Show The fifth annual Kinglake Ranges Art Show schools across the Ranges, there is g. Single Media – any 3D work in any will be held again this year at the Kinglake prizemoney totaling $250 to be disbursed single media, eg clay, wood, glass, Community Centre and some great prizes at the Judges’ discretion. metal etc are on offer for the winners. Opening h. Mixed Media – 3D works created using All works will be eligible for the Viewer’s night will be Friday 25 November and the any combination of media. show will also be open on the weekend Choice Prize, which will be awarded at the of 26 and 27 November, Saturday and end of the show once public votes have How to enter Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm. been tallied. Flyers with entry form attached are Prizes Categories available at most shops and businesses around Kinglake and from Neighbourhood This year’s BEST IN SHOW award is a a. Landscape – depiction of a landscape Houses throughout the Ranges. Entry fantastic $1500, thanks to the Whittlesea in any 2D medium forms and full details are also available on Bowls Club. b. Portraiture – portrait in any 2D medium the website kinglakeartshow.com.au. c. Flora/Fauna – depiction of animals or Each separate category has a $200 prize Artists engaging in any media are plants in any 2D medium for first place and a $50 for second. welcome to exhibit. d. Contemporary/Abstract – Abstract Prizes also for Emerging Artist under 21 work in any 2D medium Contact Michelle on 03 5786 5654 or years and the Encouragement Award for e. Photography – any photograph taken Chrissy on 03 5786 1231 for more details. anyone over 21 years as at November 25, by the exhibitor 2016 will receive $250 for each awarded Another community project proudly by the Bendigo Bank. f. Textiles – any article created by the organised by the Rotary Club of Kinglake exhibitor whether sewn, patchworked, Ranges in conjunction with Kinglake For children attending any of the primary quilted, knitted or crocheted. Ranges Arts group. Kinglake Lions Club

The club has continued to be busy in listen to a representative from Vaisala Pty to keep the same committee as last year. Ltd who make monitoring equipment, to various areas, particularly on the Football Thank you to Murrindindi Shire Council for discuss appropriate warning systems for gate, where you will see us at every home the tidy up of our Reflection Garden next the Kinglake area. game. We take a flat fee for doing the gate, to the Lions Park. It looks fantastic. We the rest going to the football/netball club. Our local MP, Cindy McLeish, was also in will be doing some infill planting there in We use the money in local, national and spring to cover some bare areas. international projects. We recently sent attendance and it was agreed that we all need to hassle VicRoads to make our area a sizable cheque to help flood victims in We must note the major award our safer. Thank you to Deb and John for their Queensland as they recover from disaster. President, Ken Aitken, received recently work. We know what help means and so we help from the Upper Goulburn Broken others when they need it. Did you know that the Fred Hollows Catchment Authority for his work in Foundation started as a Lions Club project Landcare with the Year 8s at Yea High As we all know, fog descends on the many years ago? Amazing where ideas school. They have been making and Kinglake area regularly and one of our and projects can go to as time passes. installing native bird/mammals nesting members, Deb Worsley Pine, has been boxes into the local community for eight doing a lot of work collating information We continue to run our tool library, with years and are up to 200 boxes now. and talking to VicRoads about warning some items on high rotation, such as the signs. log splitter. There is a basic hire fee for this The Lions Club have sponsored bus hire machine due to maintenance costs – so for this program for quite a few years to Also doing a lot of research and harassing please respect the service that we provide. put up boxes in the Kinglake community. VicRoads was John Leadbeater, who If you can spend some time helping the coordinated a meeting held at the SES on It has been annual committee change community please contact us, we would 25 June with local community groups, to over time in local clubs. We have decided love your help.

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Mountain Monthly | SEPTEMBER 2016 | 25 26 | Mountain Monthly | SEPTEMBER 2016 Mayor’s Chair by Cr Margaret Rae of rate revenue each year because their actions will result in some additional capital improved value is higher. This (ie supplementary) rate revenue being The annual Budget for 2016-2017 has has always been accepted and well collected over the course of the year. been adopted, together with the final understood. Over recent years, however, This amount can only be a projection review of this Council Plan and the the disparity of this contribution has as it is an unknown quantity and is Strategic Resource Plan. This has been grown steadily. For example, in 2008 included in the budget estimates under a more protracted process owing to the rural properties comprised 13.7 per cent ‘supplementary rates’. introduction of the State Government’s of all properties and contributed 16.9 per policy on rate capping and the related This is then added to the known rate cent of the rate revenue; last year rural requirements for variations. While I don’t revenue to arrive at the total rate properties comprised 13.7 per cent of intend revisiting the various components revenue projected for collection. This all properties and contributed 25.3 per of the budget, it is worthwhile making ‘extra’ rate revenue actually represents cent of the rate revenue. This is clearly some pertinent comments. growth in our shire - last year the total unsustainable and so the differential has number of properties increased by 57. The three issues worth reflecting on are been increased in order to arrest that It is not ‘free’ money, however, as these revaluations, rural rate differentials and growth. This will not solve the problem, properties do need to be serviced along rate increases, as compared with rate but it will help to mitigate the effect. And with everyone else and therefore are revenue. while, in the short term, this amount will combined with the general rate revenue need to be picked up by the rest of the Revaluations nowadays occur every to form the base for the rate increase the shire, council has also foreshadowed that second year. They are carried out by following year. in the future rural properties will have to independent professional valuers, the demonstrate their primary production As the number of properties grow, the data analysed and the results reported role in order to maintain the differential. demand on individual properties will to council for incorporation into the gradually reduce. If we had thousands budget. Because the budget is already a The third issue is the comparison of properties coming on line each year, set figure, the effect of revaluation is that between the rate increase applied and as do some of the growth shires, then it individual ratepayers will pay more or the sum total of rate revenue collected in would be a lot easier to see the benefits less depending on whether property in a given year. The rate increase, whether of more properties contributing to the that location has gone up or down, but the percentage declared by the Minister rate revenue. Our anticipated growth this will take place within that total set for Local Government in December of rate is one per cent which results in a figure. No additional revenue is collected each year or the percentage declared projection for an increase in total rate as a result of this process; in simple by the Essential Services Commission, revenue of 5.1 per cent - just 0.8 per cent terms, the pie is the same size, it’s just is applied to final figure of rate revenue over the actual rate increase of 4.3 per that the slices may be different sizes than collected for the previous year to cent. In comparison, one of the growth they were before. calculate the known rate revenue for the councils has applied the capped rate coming year. increase of 2.5 per cent, but is projecting In this budget, there has been an an 8.3 per cent increase in total rate adjustment for rural rate differentials. However, this will not be the final total revenue collected. This is not about accessibility to services figure for the financial year. This is - these are equally available to everyone because during the year there will be So this is the effect we need to see – the and accessed according to need, criteria some additional properties built, others more we grow and the more that total and preferences. The fact is that rural will have improvements made, and rate revenue exceeds the rate increase, properties contribute a larger proportion some land may be subdivided. All these the better it will be for everyone.

Situation Vacant YOUTH PARTICIPATION & RESILIENCE OFFICER ~ Band 5A ($30.55/hour) Are you dedicated and passionate about supporting young people listed in the position description and include a current resume. to participate in their community? Have you got experience in Applications that demonstrate innovation will be received favourably. community development? Applications should be addressed to Stuart Coller, Coordinator Murrindindi Shire Council is looking for a motivated and creative Recreation & Youth Development, Murrindindi Shire Council. individual to join the Recreation and Youth Development team to enhance opportunities for young people to contribute to community You can submit an application and any accompanying attachments in life and community resilience. The successful applicant will support the following ways: the design and delivery of innovative programs to support the health, • online – you will receive an email notification confirming your wellbeing and development of youth in our Shire. submission The position is a part-time (0.6EFT, 22.8 hours/week) fixed-term • by email to [email protected] contract until 31 December 2018. • or by post to Murrindindi Shire Council, PO Box 138, A position description is available from www.murrindindi.vic.gov.au/ Alexandra 3714. positionsvacant. Applications must address the key selection criteria Applications close at noon Friday 9 September 2016.

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Mountain Monthly | SEPTEMBER 2016 | 27 Combined Probus Club Vetspeak Pet Microchips Pet Address (www.petaddress. of Whittlesea com.au). The animals we Microchips are a permanent microchip at Mountian Ranges form of identification for pets. Vet Clinic are registered with If your pet has ever escaped, Central Animal Records (www. you will know just how car.com.au). Once you have important they are for helping identified the appropriate to reuinte animals with their register, forms for both change worried owners. of ownership and change of particulars can be downloaded Microchips are the size of a from the registry’s website. grain of rice and are implanted All cats and dogs must be under the skin between the registered with the council shoulder blades. A special and must be microchipped scanner is used to read the prior to registration. If stray microchip number. Any animal animals are picked up by the that is sold, including all council’s rangers and they are puppies and kittens, is legally not microchipped or registered Probus congratulates Maria Matser being thanked required to be microchipped by with the council, then Shirley and Alistair by Beryl Lucas. the owner before sale. If you substantial fines may result. Mckenzie on their 60th are purchasing a new puppy wedding anniversary. or kitten please ensure you are If you are unsure if your pet provided with their microchip is microchipped, we can scan number and that you and the them at the clinic and check Happy Birthday Probus previous owner complete a their details. Don’t forget to The Combined Probus club the refurbishment and change of ownership form to change your details with the of Whittlesea celebrated their modernization of the Myer update the pet’s details on appropriate registry when you 14th birthday on Monday 4th Melbourne Bourke Street the appropriate pet register move house or change phone May at the Whittlesea Bowls store. straight away. number. It is heartbreaking Club. when pets, that are obviously In that time Maria gathered There are seven Australian pet loved, cannot be reunited with The birthday cake was made many stories, with endless registries. If you aren’t sure their owners and end up in an by a Probus member, and animal shelter looking for a memories. Maria certainly had which registry your pet is with was cut by Shirley and Alistair new home. stories that we all could relate and you have the microchip McKenzie celebrating their to. Maria does not give these number, you can look it up on Mountain Ranges Vet Clinic 60th Wedding Anniversary. talks on behalf of Myer, it is her Shirley and Alistair are love for the job she used to do. founding members of the Maria shared her experiences Do you have horse problems? Probus club. We wish them a which was a very interesting happy anniversary, and many Horse handler with 30 years experience more cherished years together. travel down memory lane for us all. Call Mick To follow on after the 0450 073 124 Mountain Monthly ad for Kinglake birthdayRiders celebrations Club we were entertained by Maria Kim’s Dogmatix Will travel to Yarra Valley and surrounds Matser, a former lift driver for Dog Grooming in Kinglake References available for inclusion in every issue please. Myer Melbourne. Maria was ■ Hydrobath for large or small dogs Specialising in: a lift driver for two periods, ■ Turbo Dry ■ All Natural • Float loading, leading, leg • Ground manners in 1970 for 9 months and ■ Flea Rinse Products handling • Gentle educational from 1997 to March 2009, ■ Nail Trimming ■ Pet Accessories • Difficult and unbroken horses techniques when the Department of Pick-up & Delivery Available • Foals and yearlings • With emphasis on training Lifts and Information was 5786 1718 • Catching and tying up owners if required Early Years Conferencemade redundant due to After months of planning by the Murrindindi Children’s Health. 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Mountain Monthly | JUNE 2015 | 25 Early Years Conference After months of planning by the Murrindindi Children’s Health. Breakout sessions were held throughout the day Network, the Three Wishes Early Years Conference took on the topics ‘Food and Nutrition’ with Jaime Poorter from place in May at the Holmesglen Institute Learning Centre in Lower Hume Primary Care Partnership; and ‘Theraplay’ Eildon. with Kate Lewer and Suzanne Reed from Nexus Primary Health. Kerry Rogers ran a session called ‘Supporting The beautiful setting was perfect for the 85 participants, Outdoor Play’ and Marissa Ayoubi from Alexandra Primary early years professionals from within and outside the Shire School addressed the important issue of ‘Cyber Safety’. of Murrindindi. The 2015 Conference followed the success of the inaugural conference held last year in Marysville. Naomi McNamara, Murrindindi Shire Council’s Manager Community Services, said the speakers engaged brilliantly Master of Ceremonies, Anne Leadbeater, set the stage for a with participants, through sharing both their inspiration and variety of key-note speakers, including behaviour specialist wide ranging expertise. Jo Lange; Justine Walsh and Nicole Bourke from Journey into Play, and Lisa Lorimer-Derham from Alexandra District “Feedback received at the end of the conference was positive and participants felt that the day brought about very effective collaborations, which we hope will lead to Smith’s Saddlery better outcomes for our all children and families”, said Ms. & Rug Repairs McNamara. • New Canvas & Synthetic Rugs The conference was a collaborative effort of all agencies • Horse Herbs & Wormers involved in the Murrindindi Children’s Network. Funding • Prompt Rug Repairs was provided by Murrindindi Shire Council, the Child First Alliance and Berry Street, whose support ensured that inspirational guest speakers were able to be present and that participant costs could be kept to a minimum.

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30 | Mountain Monthly | SEPTEMBER 2016 Columns TREE TALK It’s official. Leadbeater’s Their recommendation that approximation to decline in way to prevent further decline Possum, the Victorian faunal the species be uplisted was population size. and rebuild the population of emblem, is threatened with based on the committee’s Leadbeater’s possum is to extinction if current forest conclusions that Leadbeater’s The committee’s advice cease timber harvesting within management practices are Possum has suffered a was originally to have been montane ash forests of the allowed to continue. At the end population decline of more provided to the Minister in May Central Highlands’. of April, the federal Minister than 80 per cent in the last 2014, but when the Victorian for the Environment, Greg three generations - equivalent Government, under Premier This is a recommendation that Hunt, announced his decision to 18 years - and is likely Denis Napthine, announced wasn’t open to LPAG under its to upgrade the species’ to suffer a similar decline in it was working on a new government-mandated terms Action Statement under the listing under the Environment the 18 years to 2031. The of reference. Flora and Fauna Guarantee Protection and Biodiversity threats causing these declines Act, the advice was held Uplisting of Leadbeater’s Conservation (EPBC) Act to are bushfires, harvesting in over until December to allow Possum to ‘Critically ‘Critically Endangered’ - the mountain ash forests, and inclusion of the new policy. Endangered’ is not an event last category before ‘Extinct’. loss of hollow-bearing trees in The revised Action Statement to celebrate. But, the species’ which the animals nest. The The Minister was responding was based on the contentious precarious situation has been committee noted the causes recommendations of the to advice provided by the recognised for years by those of population reduction had government’s Leadbeater’s Threatened Species Scientific familiar with the animal. Official not ceased and may not be Possum Advisory Group Committee, supporting an recognition is welcomed now reversible. (LPAG), predicated on application to upgrade the in the hope that it signals maintaining the logging belated acknowledgement listing submitted by Professor In its submission, state-owned industry. Having taken time David Lindenmayer AO logging company VicForests that forest management for to assess the new Action both conservation and timber (Australian National University) estimated lower levels of loss Statement, the Threatened and Dr Dan Harley (Zoos of ‘suitable forest’, but the production in recent decades Species Scientific Committee has failed. This announcement Victoria) in December 2012. committee considered this an recommended that the In evaluating the application, underestimation. It preferred is a wake-up call. Unless we existing federal Recovery take decisive and immediate the committee studied an alternative estimate of Plan be retained and updated, action, we are on the cusp of evidence from many published decline in ‘suitable habitat’, thus implicitly rejecting becoming another state with a references as well as over 50 proposed by Professor the conclusions of LPAG. faunal emblem that is extinct, submissions from scientists, Lindenmayer, that also Indeed, the committee’s like Tasmania’s Thylacine. VicForests and the general incorporated inaccuracies, but advice explicitly states that it, public. nevertheless provided a closer ‘considers the most effective Steve Meacher FIREFOXES – what’s all the fuss about? Hall’s We asked one of our own to describe how she views Firefoxes this month. If you have been wondering who we are – here’s Judy’s Funeral Services perspective. She is one of the many characters who regularly join An Australian owned and operated family us, so how about becoming a regular too! Funeral business that understands the needs That’s what we call ourselves – Firefoxes. of people at a time of grief. After Black Saturday knocked our socks off, a couple of friends, Kate and Jemima, recognised how soothing it is to meet over a Offering a wide range of services including relaxing dinner. pre-arranged and prepaid funerals. They started inviting other burnt out babes to share their gentle, relaxing meals at different eateries. This amazing couple is now stepping back, and encouraging others to have a go. No pressure!! Come join us if you feel like it. You don’t need to have lost your home or even have been a resident at the time. The whole State was fire affected in 2009, either directly, or through friends and family. 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Firefoxes have a Facebook page and an extensive email list, and 12 | JUNE 2015 | Mountain Monthly that helps to inform, involve and encourage participation. We are such a diverse gang of happy broads, who enjoy a relaxed night out, and many of us take the opportunity to car pool. Thanks to the efforts of the Firefoxes, we pay $15 for a main meal, with the option of being able to buy your own sweets if you Have you had your desire. Don’t let financial pressure stop you from coming along, just let us know as you arrive. Alcohol is available at your own water tank cleaned expense, and again many women pool their resources to share a in the last 3 years? bottle of wine from the wine list. Each month there is a different focus. Sometimes there is a band, NO! a singer or a speaker on a topic of interest. Occasionally there are games and or activities to inspire and challenge, and people are free to participate or not, according to HAVE YOU CONSIDERED THE their own personal needs. Many people are just happy to catch up HEALTH RISKS TO YOUR FAMILY? with people they know, but may rarely see and it’s a great way to meet new people too. The build up of sludge, decaying leaves, animals or animal matter, which if left In September we will gather at Lawson’s Restaurant, Kinglake Pub. As part of our monthly dinner for September we are joined by the may cause harmful bacteria, leading to Kinglake Historical Society (KRNH). salmonella, legionella or gastric problems. There is an historical tour of Kinglake that our Firefoxes Family Water Tank Cleaning, might like to join before coming together for dinner. Historical tour Vacuuming and Repair Service Come and hear more about the history of the Kinglake Ranges as with minimal water loss. we drive you across the mountain. The Kinglake Historical Society will be pleased to share their vast knowledge of the area with you on Friday 30 September from 2pm to 5pm. The bus departs and Howard returns to the Kinglake Pub Car Park, cost is $20. Our email is: [email protected] or you can contact Michelle on 0400578662 0407 684 910 You are welcome to join us, and we look forward to seeing you. Call For a Free Quote Now Mountain Monthly | SEPTEMBER 2016 | 31 Community beats the goal to help buy fire brigade vehicle The Kinglake West Fire Brigade has reached its target to purchase a new 4x4 slip on vehicle after the community contributed $9,242 towards the project.

The Kinglake branch of the Bendigo Bank pledged $12,000 for the vehicle if the community could raise an extra $5,000.

With the sale of the brigade’s existing vehicle, the bank’s contribution, plus its online and in-branch collection of contributions that topped the target, the new vehicle will be in RECLAIMED IRONBARK place for the coming fire season. 4 M3 LOADS PER M3 LOADS Whittlesea Probus President Arthur Burns welcomed new member, Mrs Jean DELIVERED PLUS DELIVERY Hemmings, to the Combined Probus Club of Whittlesea. Jean is Call now and be ready for winter looking forward to sharing many outings, holidays and meals with her new found friends. Deidre Hawkins was guest speaker at our BULK LOADS QUOTED ON REQUEST General Meeting in August. Deidre spoke on her book ‘Hannah’. Christmas in July is always a popular activity for the members of 33 LAUREL STREET, WHITTLESEA 3757 the and this year was no different. PH 9716 3433 Kinglake West Uniting Church www.whittleseatimber.com.au Condolences We wish to extend our condolences to the Johnson family on their recent bereavements. Firstly to Allan, Wendy and Luke after HAVE YOU HAD A CAR ACCIDENT THAT the passing of Pam. Allan and Pam had previously lived in the area and Pam had been our Sunday School teacher for many years. Then to Ruth, Barry and Allan on the passing of their mother Raye, WASN’T YOUR FAULT? also to the rest of the family. Both will be missed by family and friends. Need a Friday night meals Don’t want to Don’t want replacement car We are grateful for the funding we have received from the make a claim to be out of or work vehicle Kinglake Ranges Foundation and we will put it to good use. Our through your pocket or in- meals will be running during some weeks in September. It will run while yours is on Friday 2 and 16 September. After that we will be taking a break own insurance? convenienced? off the road? for school holidays and be back weekly in October. Feel welcome to join us for our Friday night meal. Then talk to . . . Heavenly cuppa Our fund raiser for the Biggest Morning Tea was held in May and raised $373.10 for the Cancer Council in Victoria. Thanks to all who attended and assisted on the day. Operation Christmas child Once again we will be collecting shoe boxes to send overseas to disadvantaged children. Each shoebox should be a maximum size of an A4 sheet of paper. Boxes can be decorated, but must be able to be opened because it is a condition of being able to send them to these countries. They can be packed with things from six categories: something to wear, something to play with, something for school, something to love, something special and Whittlesea Smash Repairs something for personal hygiene. Items that cannot be packed are 24 HOUR TOWING liquids, textas, medicines, make up etc. Factory 1, Millennium Park, Whittlesea Vic 3757 Each box needs to be accompanied by $9 to cover transportation Phone: 9716 1303 Fax: 9716 1304 Mobile: 0419 009 396 and we will need them by late October. Email: [email protected] ABN 33 064 897 736 Web: www.whittleseasmash.com.au For inquiries and more details about the shoeboxes please phone Bev on 57865661. 32 | Mountain Monthly | SEPTEMBER 2016 Kinglake Ranges Church Services Campfire Home Church ANGLICAN CHURCH Let’s party St Peter’s Memorial Church: My dad was a friendly and caring man who loved to socialise, Cnr Bald Spur/Whittlesea-Kinglake Rds, Kinglake usually with a beer in his hand. His nickname was ‘Duncan’ – from (Mel 250,B4) the Slim Dusty song – because he liked to talk about being a Sunday Service: 8.30am Communion responsible and moderate drinker. Dad never held grudges, he Phone: 9014 0696 refused to say a bad word about anyone, and his greatest strength Christ Church, Whittlesea was the ability to use humour to lighten up tense situations and 5-9 Wallan Rd, Whittlesea to get people to come out of themselves. His recent death was a (Mel 246E9) shock, and I will miss him. Sunday service: 10.30am Communion As I reflected on dad’s life – in particular, his ability to bring life Minister: Rev.Anne Sells for both services into social events – I was reminded of the time that Jesus saved a www.christchurchwhittlesea.org Wedding Party from fizzling out by turning water into wine.When Weddings and baptisms by appointment. his mother Mary asked Him to help with a wine shortage, Jesus Whittlesea Opportunity Shop 7 Laurel St, Whittlesea. told the waiters to fill 6 large water pots with water, and let the Enquiries: 9716 3144 head waiter taste them.The head waiter was impressed because Mon-Fri 10am-4pm,Sat 9.30am-12.30pm the wine was top quality. Jesus saved the party and showed people that God is not against good wine or good times. CAMPFIRE HOME CHURCH 5786 1970 But, Jesus also talked about another party that would be held in Heaven – a party where everyone will be rejoicing, because there NEW HORIZONS is no more sin, or suffering, or sickness, or cancer or sadness or Whittlesea and Laurimar death; and because it is God’s extravagant love and forgiveness (an Assemblies of God Church Member) that makes it possible for them to be there. He said,” I am the Senior Pastor: Shane and Millie Lepp resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, even though Phone: 9716 3057 or 0418 526 773 you may die, yet shall you live. Whoever believes in me shall never Sunday Services – Whittlesea die”. 10am includes full Children’s Church, 4pm Laurimar, Jesus is not against good wine or good times, but He is against 25 Hazel Glen Drive, Doreen us frittering away our lives in self-indulgence and foolishness, as Youth: Every Friday night during the school if what we do today has no bearing on our future. He came to term. All youth welcome. save us from our sin, and to give us a new life, the life God always Contact: Mel & Jason 0435 895 691 purposed for us. He does not promise that your life in this world Mainly Music Program Thursday 9am-10.30am will be one big party – because that’s just not possible in the New Horizons Community Kitchen world as it is – but He does promise to be with you every step of the way, and He does promise to have a place in Heaven prepared Wednesdays 12-1pm, Church portable free lunch every and ready for you, and anyone else who’s coming. Wednesday, great time of fellowship. For more info, contact church office on 9716 3057 So, if you want to get into the Heavenly party that never ends, you need to accept His invitation while it remains open. Only Jesus can get you in, and no gate crashers will be allowed.The devil’s ST MARY’S CATHOLIC party, on the other hand, is not the place to be – unless you prefer Main Road, Kinglake weeping and gnashing of teeth, instead of joy unspeakable. Masses 8.30am each Sunday Priests: Fr Martin Ashe & Fr Joseph Danh Truong Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved, you and Office: 48 Mernda Village Dv Mernda your household. Acts 16:31 Phone: 9715 2455 Fax 9715 2511 Mark Trodd email [email protected] Join us for worship every Sunday morning from 10am at 21 Baptisms: (call Mernda office Mon-Tues) Campbell Creek Road, Castella. Contact Mark 5786 1970 or Jack Christine Hall 9715 2455 5962 9363 for more details. First Communion/Confirmation: Sr Margaret Ryan 5786 1064 / 0407 684 445

UNITING CHURCH TAX EQUITY 1050 Main Rd, Kinglake West Services: 9am 1st & 3rd Sunday ACCOUNTANTS Minister: 5786 5661 Friday night meals 6pm during school terms Business & Taxation Advisors The Meeting Place available for hire 5786 5661 E.L.S. 14 DAY REFUNDS For your business and individual tax needs WHITTLESEA PRESBYTERIAN Weekly services, including Sunday School 10.30am, 7 Lime St. Whittlesea 9716 1311 Enquiries: A. Johnson 9407 1797 Shop 3, 75 Church Street Whittlesea Sunday School: Adele 9715 1198, Diane 5783 1658

Mountain Monthly | SEPTEMBER 2016 | 33 Countdown to Whittlesea Show This year’s Whittlesea Show will be run for Open, Primary and Secondary School There will be a children’s activity in the with the theme ‘Country Community’ – ages. You can decorate your sporting Farm & Garden Pavilion across the Show aimed at celebrating the groups within equipment, make some party pies or knit/ weekend again this year. the community. crochet items in your team colours. All The Woodchop section will once again One of the state’s oldest shows, the full entry fee money will go to a local charity. have two days of competition and action. On Saturday the 300mm Underhand show program will be available in early The Photography section are looking Victorian State Title will be decided. September, with the show to be held on forward to another year of high entry The Food Expo area on the hill is also Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 November. numbers and excellent quality. back in place and there will be plenty of For those wanting to enter horse In the Farm & Garden section, there have animals on display with Alpacas, Sheep, competition classes, these must be done been a few small changes to the schedule Cattle & Horses and the Animal Nursery for online at www.globalentriesonline.com. and in the open section a themed class for the children. au. ‘Country Community’ has been added as New entertainment will be an added The Homecrafts Pavilion special theme well as an ’Odd shaped Fruit or Vegetable’ attraction with details being available this year is Country Sport.There are classes class to the children’s Section. closer to the Show.

My name is Tayla. I live in Kinglake West and am 11 years old and have lived in the Kinglake Ranges my whole life. I like coming to the youth group because it gives me something to do after school and to socialise with other kids from other schools. I love the bush and the wildlife and spending time outside with my friends and on my trampoline with my phone. I care about my animals including my cat (Cookie), my bird (Harry) and my dog (Rosie). I like looking after my kitten Cookie and playing with my dog Rosie. I love summer because my birthday is in summer and I get to go to the pool in Whittlesea. I also love playing football with my Dad. I do arts and craft at home with my mum.

Ellimatta is open on Wednesdays and Fridays. Phone: 5786 1711 Mobile: 0499 023 184 [email protected] | www.ellimattayouth.org.au | facebook.com/ellimattayouth Ellimatta school holiday program September Ellimatta Youth Inc. is looking to become Either way there will be lots of fun and a licenced vacation care program provider creative activities for young people and Youth Art and expand our school holiday program we look forward to seeing you there. to run each day of the holidays and allow Friday nights parents to continue working. Showcase 9 September: free movie night, free A community event invitation for As a result, we were not able to announce dinner, popcorn and snacks for primary Wednesday 14 September 4.30pm to our September holiday program in the ages 10+ only. 6.30pm. This event is open to the entrants Mountain Monthly by the time it went to Wednesday night of the youth art competition, their families print. Drop-In, 10-25 year olds 3.30pm to and the community. Winners will be Many of our families and young people 7.30pm, Free dinner, canteen open, WiFi, computers, games, homework, music, fun. announced for each category and prizes who use Ellimatta’s services have will be awarded. A fully catered, youth run expressed the desire for more activities Case management event. during the holiday periods, as well as Ellimatta provides Case Management How to enter larger numbers of young people able to support to young people. Our youth 1. Create a piece of art participate. In response, we have been worker provides one-on-one assistance 2. Fill out an entry form surveying local families for feedback as to to young people to ensure they have the demand for an extended program. the information, tools and support they 3. Bring us your art and entry form. need to positively move forward in their All entries must be submitted by 5pm Our holiday program in September will lives. This means we will work with young on Friday 2 September 2016. All entries go ahead pending the outcome of the people to set goals for the year and help must be ready to be published and/or survey results. It will either resemble them plan to achieve their goals. Young displayed. Entry is open to young people previous holiday programs or a more people might need support for a wide between 10 to 25 who either live, work, comprehensive full-time vacation care range of reasons both personal and study or recreate in the Kinglake Ranges. schedule. To stay tuned on our holiday educational and we will also help them to (Contact Ellimatta for more terms and activities and find out the results of the access the professional services they need conditions). survey please visit our website page. (if any). 34 | Mountain Monthly | SEPTEMBER 2016 KINGLAKE RANGES NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE

6 Mcmahons Road, Kinglake. P: 5786 1301 W: www.kinglakeranges.com.au E: [email protected] H: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs 9am-4pm ~ find us on Facebook

We have some great activities 12.30pm-5pm, $39. Pastel art place in the labyrinth at the and classes coming up at Attain your Food Hygiene Sundays from 2 October (6 House. All materials provided. the House in September and Level One Certificate to work weeks) 1.30pm-3.30pm, $120 Scratchboard workshop October. within food preparation areas. for 6 sessions. No experience Sunday 16 October 10am- required for this course, just Yoga with Julie White Card 4pm, $50 ($35 for KRA enthusiasm to give pastels a Term 3 Thursdays 25 August to One full day course on members). Scratchboard for go. 15 September. Saturday 17 September 9am- beginners and enthusiasts Term 4 Thursdays 13 Octobert 5pm, $120. Mosaic Mandala workshop – learn this effective and to 1 December. 9am-10.15am. This is your ticket to working Mondays 3 October to 14 illustrative technique. $40 for 4 weeks (Term 3). on Victorian construction sites. November 12.30pm-2.30pm, We hope to see you at the $80 for 8 weeks (Term 4). Cake decorating with Renée $30 (for 6 weeks). Come and House soon. Bring mindfulness, inner calm Thursday 29 September. create a Mosaic Mandala to Vicky, Laura, Denise & Sarah and peace back into your life. Introduction to decorating KRA workshop and piping techniques Ongoine groups Hermann Schwaiger Tuesday 18 October – basket New faces are always welcome at our ongoing groups – a great Saturday 10 September ‘Street weave cake – 6.30pm-9.30pm way to meet people or learn new skills. Scene’, 10am-3pm, $60. $45 each session (includes Playgroup: Monday, Tuesday and Thursdays 10am -12pm. Learn the techniques of decorating kit). This class will achieving realistic ‘Street be a fun way to learn how to Kinglake Historical Society: Wednesday 7 and 21 September Scenes’ with Herman. wow your family and friends 12.30pm. Boat/jet ski licence with your butter cream cake Landcare: Monday 12 September 7.30pm. Saturday 10 September 9am- decorating skills. Children’s dancing: Tuesdays 4.15pm-5pm. 1pm, $125. Historical tour of the Ranges Knit Knacks: 13 September 10am. Be prepared for summer Friday 30 September 2pm- – get your boat and jet ski Photography Group: Wednesday 7 September 7.30pm. 5pm, $20 (Includes afternoon licence here on the mountain. Kinglake Ranges Arts: Wednesday 7 September 7.30pm. tea). The Kinglake Historical Participants must be 12 years Society will share their vast Kinglake CWA: Tuesday 6 September 7.30pm. and over. knowledge of the Ranges Spiritual Connections & Wellness Festival Food handlers certificate as you’re driven across the Sunday 30 October, 10am-3pm. (See below) Saturday 17 September mountain.

Join Toni-Anne, Psychic Medium, Healers & Readers for an afternoon of Psychic Readings, Reiki Healings, Fortune Cards & Tarot Readings. Toni-Anne will be running a free Group Meditation in the morning and an Open Reading in the afternoon. Enjoy great food, coffee, browsing stalls and some relaxation Plus face painting, craft and Halloween fun for the kids Sunday 30 October Kinglake Ranges Neighbourhood House 6 McMahons Road, Kinglake

OP SHOP HOURS Wednesday-Thursday 10am-4pm Friday 10am-2pm Saturday-Sunday 10am-4pm All our Op Shop staff are volunteers. Buy local and spend your money where your heart lives! The If you would like to be part of our dynamic team, call Laura at Kinglake Op Shop is a great place to pick up a bargain and the House on 5786 1301 or email: [email protected]. support the Kinglake Ranges Community! au for more information

Mountain Monthly | SEPTEMBER 2016 | 35 9716 3361 www.wchi.com.au WHITTLESEA COMMUNITY HOUSE [email protected].

Spring has officially sprung. As you Join the ladies who lunch for food, course is recognised for professional emerge from your winter hibernation friendship and fun (you might development hours by most here are some things to think about. even learn something about the organisations. We would be very happy to help you community too). with any information and support you Next lunch Thursday 1 September 12 Food Safety & RSA may need to get you on your way. noon-2pm, gold coin donation. SITXFSA101 Use Hygienic Practices for Drop in or give us a call on 9716 3361. Then 15 September, 6 and 20 October, Food Safety 3 and 7 November. Our Women’s Saturday 15 October 9.30am-4.30pm Here is a sneak peak at what is coming Luncheon Group is also hosting some $105 per person inc workbook up great workshops (no lunch served). RSA (Responsible Service of Alcohol) • Cake Decorating (4 week course on Dog Maintenance Saturday 24 September 9.30am- creative use of fondant) – starts 9 From Nose to Toes – All Set For 1.30pm. September. Summer $75 per person inc workbook • Recycled Art has moved to Saturday 12 November 10am-noon Boat Licence Saturdays– more time to make your $10/$8 concession. Learn how to keep Get on the water safely by summer – item, different tutors each month. your pooch in top shape. All proceeds you must be 12+ to participate. On 24 September (Mosaic Pavers), from this workshop will be donated to Saturday 15 October OR Saturday 29 October (Garden Art with Sandra Dindi Dog Rescue. 3 December 9am-1pm. $125 per Cornell) First Aid person. Suddenly Senior – Positive Ageing Whether it’s a refresher you need Australian Driver’s Licence or Learners Expo or you are currently without Permit + Medicare Card required. If you, or someone you love has a ‘to qualifications – we can help. Dates for your diary do list’ that has finding out about any Saturday 22 October of the following on it we urge you to (HLTAID001) CPR $85 The Whittlesea Community House join us for this free expo. (HLTAID003) Provide First Aid $150 AGM will be held on Thursday 15 • Morning Tea and Lunch Provided (HLTAID004) Provide an Emergency September. Dinner at 6pm, AGM at • Speakers and Experts on medical First Aid $195 7pm. All welcome. matters, legal issues and more Response in an Education & Care • Showbags Setting Into the Light – Threads that Connect. • Health and Wellbeing Activities Sunday, 11 September, 2016. • Lots of Stalls from Clubs/Groups and Youth Mental Health First Aid Businesses Lantern Making Workshop at 2 Day Course 13 and 14 October • All ages welcome – no senior’s card Whittlesea Community House $250/$225 concession. Learn about required Saturday 24 August 10.30am-2.30pm! adolescent development and the A free event on Friday 7 October signs and symptoms of common If you haven’t visited us before stop 9.30am-4pm at Whittlesea mental health problems, where and by for a cuppa or check our website Community Activity Centre, Laurel how to get help and what sort of www.wchi.com.au for information Street, Whittlesea help is likely to be effective. A must on what is available. We are open What’s Cooking Thursday for teachers, coaches, community Monday – Thursday each week from Women’s Luncheon Dates workers, volunteers and parents.This 10am–3pm. FIREWOOD Split Split REDGUM SUGARGUM FIREWOOD FIREWOOD 03 5783 1773 Produce & Stockfeed 1180 Wallan-Whittlesea Road Upper Plenty, Victoria www.sticksnstonesgardensupplies.com.au • Sand • Soil • Mulch • Rock Suppliers of Join us on Facebook • Cement • Sleepers for updates Open 7 days a week ELGAS & specials

36 | Mountain Monthly | SEPTEMBER 2016 Strathewen Primary School There’s a lot of excitement Orienteering Victoria coach, propagation. In addition film maker/animator, from here at the moment as we’re Dennis. Students are taking to harvesting and cooking Gozer media, is teaching loading our Rotary Club bike to the great outdoors, map produce, our gardeners students about the need for trailer with school bikes and in hand, exploring the school package and sell seeds, pot creating a workable armature packing our gear ready to site and completing a range of up seedlings to sell and sell inside the clay figurines, head off on camp. This year, tasks. This program has seen excess produce – chillies, kale, the need for consistent as part of our four year venue our students, from Prep to silver beet, broccoli and lots proportion, the importance of rotation, we’re off to the Old grade 6 really take an interest more. The Thursday gardening a well thought out storyboard Priory at Beechworth for five in orienteering, which is great. groups continue with their and more. Having done some days with grades 3 to 6. This term we’ve also had our weekly cooking projects, filling preliminary animation work, The itinerary looks terrific junior Hooptime basketball the school with delicious students are really looking once again, so we’re hoping event and have the senior day fragrances each week. forward to the filming stage, as they create a short film for reasonable weather. With coming up. Our Junior School Council our fluoro vests on, we’ll be focusing on fire awareness. The District Athletics day members have been busy as cycling all around Beechworth, is booked and students usual. The recent pumpkin Did you know that at visiting local attractions like have chosen their track and soup lunch day was a great Strathewen Primary School we the Chinese gardens, the field events and to finish success and they have a operate a pre-prep transition gorge and the Old Court off the term, we’re having spaghetti bolognaise day program throughout the year? House. coming up. Everyone looks a whole school focus on These sessions are a great Our students are looking table tennis. Students will forward to a special hot way for littlies to experience forward to the night walks, work with visiting specialist lunch. With their fundraising school life and begin an early the disco, a trivia night and of coach, Chrysler, to build their efforts the student leaders transition to primary school. course the talent quest. We’ll skill level and have some have purchased a new set of We have a terrific group of be hiking, gold panning and extra time using our school computer headsets, which pre-schoolers coming along lots more. School camps are a equipment. arrived recently. each week for their school great opportunity to develop To celebrate Science Week Coming up later in the term morning. independence and social recently, we held a whole we’re looking forward to our relationships and our camping Every Thursday these little school science afternoon, third song writing workshop program is a real highlight at ones, ranging in age from 2 which was a great success. with local artists Carter and Strathewen. to 4, come along for a play- Students have asked to have Carter, along with Brad on based session from 9 til 11am. We’re coming to the end of another similar event planned banjo, ahead of the Foggy They enjoy show and tell time, our chess coaching program before the end of the year. Mountain Bluegrass Festival in picnics, outdoor games, art and the tournament is gaining Working in multi-aged teams, October. Our students are so activities, story time, songs momentum. It’s always groups rotated through a host lucky to be part of this event. and lots more. interesting to see who takes of chemical science activity The songs that have been out the grand final. Frank has stations, observing exciting written over past years have For families looking towards been visiting us and coaching reactions. It was very messy been fantastic. prep enrolment for 2017, our grades 3 to 6 students and very hands on. you’re welcome to call in for a Our CFA/Claymation project for many years and we tour of our great little school. The school gardens are with Grades 5 and 6 is in full certainly have some talented Feel free to contact the school looking terrific as spring nears swing, with the Claymation competitors. for further information or to and our new hot house is in characters and sets being organise a visit. This term we’ve begun our use, with students working constructed ready for filming orienteering program with with Kylee on plant and seed to begin. Jimmy, our fantastic Jane Hayward, Principal Mountain Monthly | SEPTEMBER 2016 | 37 Kinglake Primary School Hasn’t the term gone quickly? Just The Rio Olympics has created great over half way through and we excitement across the school. begin to think about 2017. Now is Our Prep/1 students are enjoying the time to come and have a tour of their own ‘Potato Olympics’. Each our amazing grounds and facilities student has created their own at Kinglake Primary School. Our potato athlete, giving them a Foundation Information night will face and personality. The potato be held on Tuesday 13 September, athletes have helped students starting at 6pm in the Foundation to learn about measurement, classroom. Come and meet Mrs weight, distance, writing, reading Mac, our Foundation teacher, and having a lot of fun while who has a wealth of teaching learning. Students have awarded experience and knowledge. their potato athletes medals in Meet the staff, see our large and traditional medal ceremonies. All engaging classrooms and hear students have enjoyed watching about our extensive programs. the Olympics and supporting our Australian athletes. Mrs Stott, our Kinglake Primary would like to PE teacher held a mini-olympics welcome Brian Whitehouse to the with the children on 24 August, staff and thank him for becoming with a rotation of many different part of our community. Mr events, representing all the Whitehouse will be teaching Grade countries of the world. This built to 3 and 4 along with Mrs Hocking participating in district athletes. and is a welcome addition to our team. Mr Whitehouse has a very In the second-last week of Term 3, keen interest in ICT, especially the Grade 3 to 6 students will head coding which enhances our off on a Canberra Camp adventure. STEM programs. Mr Whitehouse Students have been learning has taught grade 3 and 4 before about parliamentary systems, law and also worked in small rural making, multiculturalism, levels communities. He already has a of government and community great rapport with our students services through their Term 3 and families. topic, Civics and Citizenship. Our camps related directly to student Our Grade 3 and 4 students were learning to better consolidate thrilled to participate in Hooptime the knowledge and information this year. Hooptime is an awesome they have learnt in class. Among basketball competition which some of the places on the itinerary focuses on fun, inclusion and are the Indonesian Consulate, building of basketball skills. They Australian Institute of Sport, started off the day very early in the Questacon, Parliament house and morning (7am) to ensure they were the Australian War Memorial. at the stadium ready for a warm up and to take to the court in the If you walk the corridors of Kinglake first game. Kinglake had two teams Primary on a Thursday and Friday in the competition, the Kinglake afternoon, you’ll hear the magical Kings (All Stars) and the Kinglake sounds of children singing. And, Kangaroos (Rookies). it sounds fantastic. All students are busy learning songs, lines and They went off with smiles, hope dance movements for our school and a sense of fun, happy to play, A Step in Time. Our play will participate, some not having feature songs and dance from played basketball at all. We were all the great eras of movies and also lucky to have the help and hopefully will have guests of any guidance of our coach, Brian Rolph. age, up and dancing in the aisles. As each game was played both Our very talented Miss Jacqui teams gained a lot of confidence Pascoe has created the play and and eventually our Kinglake Kings has put an amazing amount of made it to the finals. After a tight effort into making this play reach game our very elated students out to all people and to ensure the won, and go on to play at the students are having fun. Regional Finals on 13 October. Our Grade 5/6 students will participate I look forward to reporting all the in their Hooptime competition on highlights of our Canberra Camp Friday 19 August. next edition. 38 | Mountain Monthly | SEPTEMBER 2016 Middle Kinglake Primary Wow. There has been a lot to be with your group. The last four months. We’re already a South American flavour in happening at MKPS this children were very well looking forward to next year’s line with the Rio Olympics. month. behaved. I have encountered performance. many school groups on that Coming up: this month Camp: what a fabulous tram but none so quiet, calm Taungurung Schools’ art we look forward to our camp the Grades 3 to 6 had and supportive of each other project: students Jono, Chris, House Athletics Sports, in the city. Students enjoyed before. Full credit to you all.” Kade, Luke, Antonio, Aidan Penny’s Drama Group Skit an action packed three and Leila were involved in a ‘Fairytale Frenzy’; Father’s days of fun and educational 100 days: while the campers combined school’s art project Day celebrations; Hooptime experiences. were away, the Grades Prep to celebrate Aboriginal Basketball competitions; to 2 students celebrated 100 Reconciliation and NAIDOC Mother/Daughter and Father/ Some of the highlights days of school. They dressed Week. Son Nights; the Grade 4-6 included Melbourne Sports up, brought collections of Book Launch with published and Aquatic Centre, The Shrine 100 items from home, walked The aim was to acknowledge author Ander Louis and; the of Remembrance and the Old 100 steps, made special 100 some of the Taungurung Kids Teaching Kids Day at Yea Melbourne Gaol. spectacles and counted their names of our native animals with the Prep/1 class. and learn traditional symbols. Camps develope way through the day. We Our animal was the frog. independence and offer an enjoyed a picnic at Lions’ Park Prep enrolments 2017: now Ten schools were given an opportunity to experience and a special 100 cake. is the time to enroll your opportunity to participate by things outside of our everyday child for Prep 2017. Our Prep Boite: The Boite Schools’ painting an animal using a life and all students are to be information night will be held Chorus was recently held at limited palette of colours and congratulated on the way they on Tuesday, 1 September at the Melbourne Town Hall. the traditional cross hatching participated in all aspects of 6pm. Come and see what and parallel line technique. the camp. Seventeen of our students makes us such an exceptional were involved in a Philip Wischer (art teacher choice for your child’s Students stepped out of their performance called Windrush, from Yea High School) directed education. Our Prep transition comfort zones, tried new with a cast of 300 children. the project, which was co- program commences in Term foods, learned new things This year’s musical focus was ordinated by Glynis Vickery 4. Please register your interest and made the most of every the influence of Jamaican (Koori Engagement Support by contacting the school opportunity. We became music in the UK. The children Officer). The final piece is over office. experts at travelling on public sang a lot of reggae, ska and four metres square and will transport and finding our way traditional music. Every year reside with the Australian More information: come for a around the city. Everywhere the theme is completely Army at Puckapunyal. tour of our school. Enrolments we went the tour guides, camp different. The children sing in are welcome for all levels. Stephanie Alexander staff and members of the different languages. For further information or general public commented on Kitchen Garden Program: enrolment enquiries contact what a lovely, well-mannered We were so lucky to work Thank you to Ange’s Fresh Principal Meagan Callander group of students we had. with Stella and Geoffrey Farm-Gate Shop for her on 5786 1295. Our school and learn from their musical regular donation of vegetables address is RSD 1, 69 Exton’s I received this text from Gerri, expertise. What a thrill to and herbs. We continue with Rd, Kinglake Central. Visit Max’s grandmother, who perform to a packed house our work in the garden and our Facebook page or school joined us on the tram on the in the Melbourne Town Hall. hot house getting our kitchen website for photos and more way to the Queen Victoria Congratulations to all of our garden growing, as well as our news at www.mkps.vic.edu.au Market and then shopped participants for their fabulous regular cooking classes. This with us: “It was a pleasure commitment to Boite over the week our cooking will take on Karen Faulwetter Mountain Monthly | SEPTEMBER 2016 | 39 Whittlesea Secondary College Staff news memorable days with our school community. This year the party consisted of 12 students, three adults and an interpreter. Many Staff member Lindy Blackford was farewelled with a morning tea thanks to the Gregory, Rasmus, Spriggs, Jenkins, Emeghebo, after 30 years at Whittlesea Secondary College and 40 years with McCarty, Keally, Arthur, Jensen, Beauchamp, Pottenger and the Department of Education. The college would like to take this Nugara families for their wonderful generosity in hosting our opportunity to thank Lindy for her contribution to the college as guests. The farewell assembly was testimony to the wonderful an excellent classroom teacher (Food Technology/Humanities/ relationships that had been established in a short space of time. Psychology/Human Development) and student manager. We extend our very best wishes to Lindy in her retirement. A taste of university life New business manager The Year 11 VCE students went on an excursion to RMIT University. They had a chance to be shown the ins and outs of how RMIT The college has appointed Mr Kevin Tootell as the new Business works and to hear the experiences of RMIT students – both Manager. Kevin is currently fulfilling this role in another school present and past. and will commence work here on Monday 29 August. We are all looking forward to working with him. A day at the Olympic academy Student acheivemnet Students Blake Watson, Deanna Berry and Kyle Richardson represented the College at the Olympic Academy held at the Congratulations to James MacFarlane in Year 9 who has Melbourne Cricket Ground. During the day the students had the been selected to play in the ITF Tennis Juniors - The Juniors unique opportunity to connect with Olympians such as Nicole Championships Wimbledon which will be held in the UK in Livingstone and Loudy Wiggins, as well as discuss contemporary October 2016.He will be training at Wimbledon with other junior sporting issues with representatives from other schools. Blake tennis players from around the world in 10th Division. We wish Watson was also a recipient of the Pierre de Coubertin award. The James well in this tournament. award recognises secondary school students who demonstrate Japanese exchange visit values which are consistent with the Olympic Movement through participation in sporting activities. We farewelled our guests from Owari Asarhri City after five

40 | Mountain Monthly | SEPTEMBER 2016 Kinglake Junior Football Club

What a fabulous season our Junior Lakers have had. All of the players should be so proud of themselves. Each and every week all of the players have shown great team spirit and sportsmanship and we have been able to watch as their skills have improved during the season.

Unfortunately our under 11s and under 13s just missed out Congratulations to all our Jensen all the parents and committee on finals this year. Both teams award winners for 2016 members who helped out finished the season with close Under 13’s each week with the game day games. The effort from all the Most Improved – Jack Marriott Under 9’s jobs. The kids wouldn’t be able players was amazing and they Coaches Award – Jamieson Most Improved – Tayah Drew to play without your support. should all be very proud of Lowry Coaches Award – Cooper themselves. The under 9s had Goal Kicker – Shelby Ludlow/ Barber Enjoy your break from footy a great season with all the kids Lambrick and we hope to see you all putting in 100 per cent each Under 11’s Runners Up B&F – Corey again in 2017 for another week and most importantly, Most Improved – Laura Shenholds fantastic year of footy for the having fun. Messimeris Best & Fairest – Shelby Ludlow/ Junior Lakers. Coaches Award – Leigham Lambrick Our Award winners were Berns Registrations are now open Round 10 Goal Kicker – Jack Collins A huge thank you to all for the 2017 season so if you U/9 – Geoffrey and Blake Runner Up B&F – Lachlan our fantastic sponsors, would like to become a Junior U/11 – Martin & Archie Forde your support is so greatly Laker please contact Leigh on U/13 – Kobe and Blake Best & Fairest – Christian appreciated. And, thank you to 0400 059 799. Round 11 U/9 – Noah and Trinity U/11 – Jasper and Jake U/13 – Aiden and Angus Round 12 U/9 – Hunter and Tabitha U/11 – Lachlan and Trey U/13 – Angus and Ben Round 13 U/9 – Cooper and Noah U/11 – Tommy and Cooper U/13 – Harry and Liam Round 14 U/9 – Dayna U/11 – Christian and Archie U/13 – Brooklyn and Callum To celebrate a fantastic season we held our presentation night on the 5 August. A great night was had by all, with the disco that followed on from the presentation of the awards. Mountain Monthly | SEPTEMBER 2016 | 41 Whittlesea Golf Club Mid week medal All participants in the Holden Event is $39.50 per participant Scramble will receive: (including GST). This is a Our August mid-week medal National Entry Fee. winner is Marcus Schilhabel • A Premium Callaway Golf 69, who won on a count back. Cap (valued at $35 RRP) All participants in the Holden Chris Balfour Winter Shield Scramble will receive: • A $550 Cashback offer from Again congratulations to Jason Holden • A Premium Callaway Golf Slusarek who won on a count Cap (valued at $35 RRP) back with rounds of 80, 71. • Special promotions from event sponsors • A $550 Cashback offer from Humevale Shield Holden Congratulations to Paul Rogers • A fun filled event to enjoy with family and friends • Special promotions from winner of the 2016 Humevale event sponsors Shield. • Hamburger from Vista Bistro • A fun filled event to enjoy Rogers, Paul 150 75 75 Every participant at a Holden with family and friends Turner, Ray 158 76 82 Scramble local event will be • Hamburger from Vista Bistro Howard, Mark 163 84 79 competing for: Meakins, John 165 84 81 Every participant at a Holden • Callaway Prizes valued at Howard, Christopher 167 83 84 Scramble local event will be Ladies over $1,100 featuring a Steenson, John 170 81 89 competing for: The ladies played the Callaway Prize Pack as first August Monthly Medal with Holden Scramble Event prize • Callaway Prizes valued at Beatrice Castle winning on over $1,100 featuring a • The opportunity to win a count back from Maureen The Holden Scramble event Callaway Prize Pack as first through to a Regional Final Wheeler. Carole Howlett won is coming up and will be play prize the putting competition. on Sunday the 25 September. and play with a PGA Club Congratulations to you all. We Registration forms available Professional • The opportunity to win also played the second round from the Proshop. Teams of 4, through to a Regional Final • The opportunity to qualify of the Hank Young Aggregate if you don’t have a group chat and play with a PGA Club for the Holden Scramble (being Stableford). Maureen with Dan and he will put you Professional Championship Final Wheeler won from Beatrice in one. The winner of the day • The opportunity to qualify Castle. goes on to the State final later • The chance to play for the Holden Scramble in the year, and then hopefully The ladies arranged a with a leading PGA Championship Final team to play Northern on to the national final held in Tour Professional at the during August in the first Queensland. We are excited to Championship Final • The chance to play of five games in the North have Neil Beer Seymour as our with a leading PGA Western Interclub Match play sponsor for this years Holden Costs and prizes: The entry fee Tour Professional at the competition. Scramble for a Holden Scramble Local Championship Final

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42 | Mountain Monthly | SEPTEMBER 2016 Schools Sport KinglakeWhittlesea Junior Secondary Football College Anzac Day: The Student Leaders from the College were invited 34 BEECH STREET, WHITTLESEA to march in the ANZAC Day Parade in Whittlesea again this year. Ph: 03 9716 9000 E: [email protected] It was a great privilege to be able to be a part of this special day of commemoration, particularly in the 100th year. Wreaths were laid on behalf of the College by Nicholas Spriggs, Brandon Burrowes, Alyssa Gornelle, Joshua Blair and Jackson Abeling. Joining these students in the march were Anastasia Avramopolous, Mikayla Gibbons, Will Kilby and Jack Adams. Kirsty Lord did a beautiful reading of the Requiem, and Kobe Hay participated in reading out the names of some of the local men who were lost 100 years ago. A big thank you to these wonderful students for being part of this special day in our local community, and for representing our CS309ES school with such pride. REAR HANDLE CHAINSAW Performing arts: The first performance was our Acoustic $299 Concert. We were entertained with solo and small group Inc GST performances from our most experienced Year 12 students down to some Year 7 students, who have been learning their PRODUCT OF instruments only since term 1. Our Year 7 Performing Arts class JAPAN had their first-ever band performance at the College on Grade 6 Parents Information Evening last Wednesday. Some of the students were nervous, but they supported each other and performed beautifully. Open Day saw Carl Biancon, Rhiannon KinglakeGilmore, Dylan Kelly, Stephanie Fire Mathison, Matthew Brigade Mastratisi and Nicholas Spriggs entertain our College visitors for several hours, with many compliments about the high standard of their It has been a quiet couple of months for our Brigade with very In the next few* ECHO CS309ESmonths is only available members in-store from willparticipating also dealers. participate Sale ends 30th June in2015. the performances. See www.allpower.com.au/warranty-information for 5 Year Domestic Warranty and 2 Year Commerical Warranty details. minimal incidents. But, behind the scenes weFooty remain vigilant in isCrown back! Tower Stair Climb onGo 3 September Lakers and the Eureka Tower For the full product range or more information visit www.allpower.com.au our training, and doing activities for the community. Stair Climb on 13 November. There are links to these on our OurGreetings Under 10 from and WSCUnder hands 12 Juniors on learning: have completed Hands ontheir Learning grading Under 10’s have played as follows: Facebook page, and you can donate to these events. gamesOnis a 1 group June and wetwoof 10are of students ournow members at Roundfrom Years received6. 8, 9 aand cheque 10, working for $1200 with a Round 1 – 12/4/15 – West Ivanhoe vs Kinglake at Seddon youth worker and a trade-based artisan to create, build, measure, from the Bendigo Bank to go towards a Defibrillator, and I am ReserveEven though the weather is still cold and wet, the warmer Thecut, 2015 dig, Committeeform, plant, consistseat breakfast of the and following cook sharedparents: lunches. Laura Round 2 – 19/4/15 – Kinglake vs Bundoora Park at Kinglake glad to say that this has been purchased and is now situated onGODINGS_150515.indd weather is 1 on it’s way and plans for community engagement14/05/2015 2:59:27 PM andProjects Cameron that Caine;Hands Leighon Learning Drew; Daveare working and Kellie on thisAnderson; term are Round 3 – 26/4/15 – Kinglake had a Bye our Tanker 2. Leahbuilding Kennedy; the pizza Di Hortin oven, Shenholds; building and Janine then doingMcAllister; mosaics Leah on Roundactivities 4 – are 3/5/15 in the – Northcotedevelopment vs Kinglake stages. Myselfat McDonnell and brigade Park Winch;TroyAlsocement during chairs McErlain; June, and Mazenod sofas, Penelope and College gettingand Daniel from into MulgraveForde;the vegie and camegarden. Sarah up Roundmembers 5 – will8/5/15 be setting– Kinglake up stallsvs Lalor in the at Kinglake markets and putting Matthews and Shane Hodgins. We would like to thank the tireless Upcomingmore information Rounds on(Subject our Facebook to changes) page. :-28 TON for a Geography school tour. Two of our members participated effortsThe swimof all ourteam: parents The Whittleseain contributing College to our Swim great Team club competedand Round 6 - 17/5/15 – Kinglake vs Laurimar White at Kinglake in a talk about the area in our fire station, after a visit to the welcomein the first any round new parentsof interschool who would swimming like to assistat the inCoburg any area. Olympic RoundAs conditions 7 – 25/15 improve – Kinglake we will vs allKeon be Parktempted at Kinglake to start cleaning ParksSwimming building. Pool. It Theis usually students an outdoor produced tour outstanding but this day results, was Roundour yards 8 – and 31/5/15 wanting – Kinglake to burn vs off Mernda garden at Kinglakeclippings. Congratulationsverywith wetnine and students cold and so finishingwell the done Parks 1st,to building the 12 followingstudents was aplayersfinishing better forplace 2ndwinn toanding 11 A thank you goes to our new Junior Club sponsor - Chalmers We are restricted when we can burn off in certain areas. To find eitheruse.students We canteen, have finishing participated Cappa 3rd. Rossi Overall, in or four Flying it ofwas theseTarts a great awards tours, effort as received frompart ofthem, theover and Logging.LOG Our long-time SPLITTERlocals Jeff and Cheryl Chalmers (who theGeographygood first luck 5 rounds:- for courses those nowwho areinclude continuing a subject in the involving next round. bushfire alreadyout when sponsor you can our burn Seniors) please have contact sponsored the Murrindindi new long sleeve Council and effects on areas, including regeneration. rubgy-styleas they determine training this,tops andfor all you our may Under need 10 a and permit. Under I will 12 post UnderSenior 10’s boys - Thomas basketball: Stewart, Our Chevy Senior Gottwalt, Boys Basketball Lachlan Martin,team Juniorsup when – lookthe next out for amnesty how smart is scheduled. our players It isare great going to tosee look. that KaelenRecently,played Owens, a membersfriendly Christian game of the againstJensen, brigade St Cooper Monicashave begunBarber, College. to Jack take The Collins part game in Wemany are people also working are getting on some permits new for Junior their merchandise, burnoffs. If youwhich need was a close affair for the first half, with only a couple of points in it. will be$ coming2,699 soon. andfundraising Bohdi Coonan. events for charities. Our Captain Steve, along with to get a permit contact the council and please register your membersThe second from half Toolangi saw St MonicasFire Brigade, pull awaytook partand inwin the comfortably. MCG INCL GST The students played well for their first time as a team. With the burn off with CFA on 1800 668 511. UnderStomp, 12’s raising - Jamieson money Lowry, for the Angus Leukemia Forde, foundation, Corey Shenholds, achieving For fixture information or game results, you can find us on the game played in a competitive but friendly spirit, all students had a Northern Football League webiste www.nfl.org.au. You can also Nayt7,343 Wilson, steps. LukaWell done,Kennedy, I say. Kayla Anderson, Callum Mitchell, Linda Craske, Community Safety Coordinator Mitchellgood time. Doherty and Chris Miszkowiec follow us on Facebook. Come down and support our Junior Lakers - they are the next Seniors. Under 12’s Results: Round 1 - 12/4/15 - Played at Lalor Reserve Kinglake 13.3.81 def Lalor 6.4.40 HORIZONTAL See us for Chainsaw parts and accessories. Round 2 – 19/4/15 – Played at Home AND VERTICAL New chains and Chainsaw sharpening Kinglake 9.9.63 def West Ivanhoe 4.3.27 OPERATION available to suit all brands. 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ACCOUNTANTS JR Earthworks 5786 1220 GLAZIER ML Accounting Solutions 0438 778 303 John 0458 506 130 Eden Valley Glass 0418 317 405 Tax Equity 9716 1311 Damien 0418 506 130 On Top Glazing & Maintenance 0408 860 050 AIRCONDITIONING SERVICES Sprocket Earthmoving 0437 550 333 HAIRDRESSER Airconditioning & Refrigeration ELECTRICIANS & DATA SPECIALISTS L D Hair Studio 0404 092 927 Technologies 0402 171 953 All Round Electrical 0417 594 342 HARDWARE ANIMAL CARE/MINDING All Wire and Cable Cameron 0431 695 589 Whittlesea H Hardware Building & Timber Waggs Animal Home Visit Service 0419 562 127 Electech 0419 300 692 Supplies APPLIANCES & REPAIRS Gary Francis Electrical 0438 001 302 Timber 9716 2226 & Hardware 9716 2008 Hurstbridge Appliance Repairs ENGINEERING, DESIGN & WELDING HEALTH & WELLBEING 0419 509 126 R & D Burns Engineering 0428 300 357 Chinese Medicine – Dr Angela Palmer AUTOMOTIVE (CAR / MOTORCYCLE) FENCING 5786 1889 Kinglake Automotive Service 0427 300 865 Maccas Rural Services Kinglake Massage & Day Spa 5786 5247 Tony 5786 5744 (bh) 5786 1427 or 0409 143 237 www.kinglakemassageanddayspa.com.au Parkers Auto Plus 9716 2010 Paul McLeish 0438 061 705 BANK Whittlesea Physiotherapy 9716 2250 Rural Fence and Trade Bendigo Bank – Kinglake 5786 1656 LANDSCAPING BIN HIRE Whittlesea 9716 1800 Soil and Stone Landscaping 0400 177 790 Barbers Bin Hire 9714 8511 or 0409 677 687 Coldstream 9739 1110 LAUNDROMAT BUILDERS FIREWOOD Misty Mountain Laundromat Timbarra 9728 1759 or 5964 3368 Nagambie Firewood Supplies Matt 0438 527 789 CAFES, BAKERY, FOOD & RESTAURANTS/ Rob 0417 503 719 LAWYERS / LEGAL SERVICES CATERING Pheasant Creek Stockfeeds & Supplies Mulligan Lawyers 0449 003 176 Cappa Rossi’s Cafe 5786 1783 5786 5891 LOCKSMITH Dixons Creek 5965 2126 Paul McLeish 0438 061 705 ProDatum Locksmiths 0432 276 544 Flying Tarts 5786 5800 Sticks n Stones 5783 1773 METAL FABRICATIONS Hot Coals Catering 1800 HOT COALS Whittlesea Timber 9716 3433 Outer Edge Creations – Custom Kinglake Foodworks 5786 1555 FITNESS/SPORT Fabrications 0409 575 846 Kinglake Pub 5786 1230 Taekwondo Tim (Mountain Tigers) MARKETS (LOCAL) Toolangi Tavern 59629398 0414 888 992 Bollygum Cheryl 5786 1696 CARPENTER/HANDYMAN FLOORING Kinglake Produce & Artisan Market Millers Carpentry & More Brantwood Flooring 0417 599 931 0497 598 948 Nick 0428 645 899 FUNERAL HOMES MEDICAL SERVICES Rusty Nails Home Services Halls Funeral Services 9438 5416 Whittlesea Medical Clinic 9716 2207 0432 179 271 or 5786 5747 GARDEN SERVICES & SUPPLIES Whittlesea Medical Imaging 9716 0278 CIVIL CELEBRANTS Feisty Enterprises Adam 0430 201 113 MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT Laurine Blejwas 0415 758 850 Morgan’s Fuel Reduction 0419 895 464 Cindy McLeish 9730 1066 CLOTHING Soil and Stone Landscapes Danielle Green 9432 9782 Workin’Clobber 9716 0077 Steve 0400 177 790 CONCRETE, STONE & BRICKLAYING PAINTERS GAS SUPPLIES SERVICES John Kyme Painter & Decorator Kinglake Gas Barry 0472 776 169 Cheap New Bricks T & J Mitchell 0418 564 851 0408 584 483 or 0408 584 854 Pheasant Creek Stockfeeds & Supplies Siemens Painting 0412 811 225 Fleetwood Concreting 0418 534 973 5786 5891 PANEL SHOP DOG WASH / GROOMING GATE OPENERS Webbys Body Works 0409 545 876 Kim’s Dogmatix 5786 1718 Humevale 0400 086 210 Whittlesea Smash Repairs EARTHWORKS GENERAL STORE 9716 1303 or 0419 009 396 Cretescape Ben 0407 052 252 Pheasant Creek General 5786 5309 PERSONAL TRAINING Ray 0400 330 851 GIFT SHOP Kinglake PT 0425 794 876 Earth Farm Timber 0438 609 709 Garden Path Gallery 0406 705 542 PEST CONTROL Hollyoak Contracting 0412 789 406 Get Fleeced 5786 1155 or 0415 758 850 Termite Specialist Control 1300 69 59 49

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PHARMACY The Farmers Mailbox 1800 816 699 MURRINDINDI SHIRE COUNCIL Whittlesea Produce 9716 2459 Hurstbridge Pharmacy 9718 2628 Alexandra 5772 0333 Kinglake Community Pharmacy 5786 1109 TANK CLEANING Toll Free 1800 633 792 PLASTERING Accent On Tank Cleaning 0407 684 910 Yea 5797 2209 PDL Plastering 0417 558 727 or 5786 5591 TIMBER SUPPLIES Toll Free 1800 672 719 PLUMBING & PUMP SERVICES/SALES Dindi Saw Mill 5797 8349 Kinglake 5786 1522 Kinglake Plumbing & Drainage 0408 176 342 TOWING & TRANSPORT Toll Free 1800 651 821 Mountain Range Plumbing Local Laws 5772 0331 Eddy’s Towing 0407 849 252 or 5797 8220 Damien 0418 506 130 Engineering Emergencies* 0407 509 413 TREE SERVICES Perspective Plumbing 0411 295 646 Council’s Local Law Offices (Ranger) Clearcut Tree Solutions Luke 0417 361 727 Plumbing with Integrity Tim 0413 144 907 (Business hours) 5772 0333 Morgan’s Tree Services Pty Ltd 0419 895 464 (After hours) 0419 572 425 The Pump Bloke Ross 0415 310 111 Sean 0481 117 897 Star Tree Service 5783 3170 *These numbers must only be used in the POST OFFICE Tree & Stump Removals case of an emergency. If your matter is not 0419 621 601 or 5962 1621 urgent you may wish to contact us during Kinglake Post Office 5786 1209 normal working hours on our Toll Free REAL ESTATE AGENTS Unlimbited Tree Services 0419 506 739 numbers as listed above. Mason, White, McDougall 5786 1199 VALUATIONS RESOURCE RECOVERY Integrity Real Estate 5786 2033 Yarra Valley Valuations 5961 9176 CENTRE TRANSFER STATION REMOVALS VETERINARY SERVICES (KINGLAKE) Whittlesea Removals 9466 9455 Bray Vets Pty Ltd 5786 1809 or 0418 350 492 SADDLERY Open: Wednesday 10am-4pm Mountain Ranges Vet Clinic 5786 1777 Saturday 9am-4pm and Smiths Saddlery & Rug Repairs 0423 350 015 WATER BORES SCRAP METAL Sunday 10am-4pm Northwest Drilling United Metal Recycling 9467 5505 Note: Station is Closed on Total 0409 362 289 or 9436 1982 SEPTIC SERVICES Fire Ban Days. Matthew & Sons Pumps and Drilling Septic Services 0421 764 072 CHARGES FOR MURRINDINDI 0418 362 968 or 5967 4432 Septic Tank Specialists (Kinglake) RATEPAYERS 0408 176 342 WATER SUPPLIERS We recommend you check the Bob Wallace & Sons 0419 131 958 Kinglake West Water 0417 518 104 Murrindindi Council website STOCKFEED Mt Robertson Spring Water www.murrindindi.vic.gov.au Pheasant Creek Stockfeeds & Supplies 0400 389 022 or 5786 1389 throughout the year as charges 5786 5891 WEB DESIGN & INTERNET SERVICES are constantly changing. St Andrews Stockfeed 9710 1673 Tech Infonet 0419 182 858 MM SUBSCRIPTION Are you finding it difficult to get your copy of MM before they have run out? You can become a subscriber and have your copy posted each month for only $35 per year. Just fill in this subscription slip and send it with your cheque to Mountain Monthly, PO Box 109 Kinglake 3763, or deposit directly into Mountain Monthly account BSB 633 000 Account Number 138 539 010 with your surname as the reference.

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Mountain Monthly | SEPTEMBER 2016 | 53 COMMUNITY & EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS

AGED AND DISABILITY SERVICES HEALTH SERVICES EMERGENCY SERVICES Aged Care Assessment Service 5823 6000 Hurstbridge Medical Centre 9718 2611 Kinglake Police 5786 1333 Aged Psychiatric Assessment and Treatment FamilyCare 5735 6400 CFA 000 1300 369 005 Yea Medical Centre 5736 0444 Police 000 Alzheimer’s Australia – Victoria 5762 6299 Yea & District Memorial Hospital 5736 0400 Ambulance 000 Carers’ Respite and Information Service 1800 059 059 – Acute care, District nursing, Ultrasound, Pathology, SES 13 25 00 Shire of Murrindindi 1800 633 792 or 5772 0333 Physiotherapy, Visiting specialists Nexus Primary Health 1300 77 33 52 – Home Care – Home Maintenance Kinglake Ranges Health Centre – Planned Activity Groups – Meals – Respite Care Nexus Primary Health Whittlesea Medical Clinic Community Interlink 1800 222 582 (Kinglake Ranges Health Centre) 1300 77 33 52 Whittlesea 9716 2207 DHS – Disability Access and Response Team – Dietitian, OT, Diabetes educator, Asthma educator, Mill Park Super Clinic 24hrs 9436 4155 1800 783 783 Counsellor, Support Worker, general practitioner, practice nurse Dentist – Whittlesea 9716 0333 Regional Information and Advocacy Council Maternal and Child Health 5786 1337 Dental 24 hr Emergency 1800 233 684 1800 221 944 Lower Hume Palliative Care 5735 8070 (Bundoora) Victorian Aids and Equipment Program COMMUNITY SUPPORT RESOURCES Taxi 9310 5422 1300 747 937 Ellimatta Youth Inc 5786 1711 TRU Energy Power Failure 133 466 Interchange Bray Vets 0418 350 492 – for children with disabilities 5735 4600 Kinglake Neighbourhood House 5786 1301 Mountain Ranges Vet Clinic 5786 1777 Nexus Primary Health 1300 773 352 Kinglake Ranges Foundation 0468 343 763 Help for Wildlife 0417 380 687 – Rural Access Worker – Disability Case Management – Kinglake Ranges Men’s Shed 5786 5999 Wildlife Victoria 1300 094 535 Physiotherapy, OT, Speech, Dietetics, Continence Advice, Podiatry KRBN 5786 1976 Funeral Director 9438 5416 SCOPE 5799 0148 SCHOOLS Local Laws 0419 572 425 Deaf Access Victoria 1300 302 335 Kinglake PS 5786 1284 Vision Australia 5831 3555 Middle Kinglake PS 5786 1295 CRISIS NUMBERS Kinglake Carers’ Support Group 5786 1232 Berry Street 5770 2200 Kinglake West PS 5786 5262 Kids Helpline 1800 551 800 CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES Flowerdale PS 5780 1264 DHS Child Protection 1800 650 227 Lifeline 24hr 13 11 14 Toolangi PS 5962 9255 After Hours 13 12 78 Breastfeeding Helpline 24hrs 1800 686 Strathewen PS 9714 8278 Ellimatta Youth Inc 5786 1711 268 Foster Care – Berry Street Victoria 5799 0039 Yea High 5797 2207 24hr Maternal & Child Health line 13 22 29 Family Day Care – Murrindindi Shire 1800 633 792 Whittlesea SC 9719 1200 Grieflin 12noon – 3am 9935 7400 Permanent Care & Adoption – DHS 5832 1500 Diamond Valley 9438 1411 Poisons Information 13 11 26 Specialist Children’s Services – DHS 1800 783 783 KINDERGARTENS/PLAYGROUPS Familycare 1800 663 107 Kinglake Ranges Childrens Centre 5786 1352 or 5735 4600 ALCOHOL AND DRUG SERVICES Kinglake Playgroup 5786 1301 Telephone Parenting Program 1800 880 660 Flowerdale Kinder 5780 2816 Nexus Primary Health 1300 773 352 Access & Support Worker 5774 2404 MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FAMILY VIOLENCE PUBLIC PLACES Mental Health Advice Line 1300 280 737 Nexus Primary Health 1300 773 352 Bollygum Park 5786 1696 Crisis Assessment & Treatment Team 1300 859 789 Womens Domestic Violence Crisis Service Community Centre Bookings 5786 1522 Aged Psychiatric Assessment and Treatment 9322 3555 or 1800 015 188 Kinglake Library 5786 1522 1300 369 005 Whittlesea Family Violence Unit, Mill Park Police Kinglake Tool Library 0414 976 499 Adult Mental Health Mon-Fri BH 5735 0333 9407 3333 Sports Stadium Bookings 5786 1522 Afterhours/Weekends/24hrs 1300 369 005 COUNSELLING SERVICES Kinglake West Hall 0435 414 110 Child And Adolescent Mental Health ATAPS (Access to allied and psychiatric services) Football Clubrooms 5786 1580 Monday to Friday 9-5 5735 0300 5734 8400 National Park 5786 3000 Afterhours 1300 369 005 Ellimatta Youth Inc 5786 1711 Flowerdale Community Hall 5780 2027 Mental Illness Fellowship 5735 2000 General Counselling Flowerdale Community House 5780 2664 Goulburn Valley Health Mental Health Services – Yea Community Health 5736 0400 PATIENT TRANSPORT Familycare 1800 663 107 Seymour 1300 369 005 Red Cross Patient Transport Service 0419 872 230 Bushfre Financial Counselling Epping 1300 874 243 Lower Hume Community Transport Scheme 8401 0100 or 1800 002 992 Heidelberg 1300 859 862 Nexus Primary Health 1300 773 352 5799 2965 HOUSING SERVICES – Women in Relationships, Financial Counselling, Gambling JUSTICES OF THE PEACE Offce of Housing – (Seymour DHS) 5793 6400 Counselling, trauma, family therapy, play therapy G Atkins (Kinglake) 0409 798 995 Rural Housing Network 5735 2000 G.V Centre Against Sexual Assault 5831 2343 K Stewart (Kinglake) 5786 1557 Pathways – homeless or at risk of becoming 5735 2055 Men & Relationships Program 1800 663 107 L Gunter (Flowerdale) 0417 535 566 Relationships Australia 1300 364 277 Homeless Catholic Care 5786 1016 RESOURCE RECOVERY CENTRE – Outreach Connections Program BH 0409 812 159 Victims Support Agency 1300 362 739 TRANSFER STATION The Bridge – for people up to 25yrs 5799 1298 Victims of Crime Helpline 1800 819 817 (KINGLAKE) Nexus Primary Health 1300 773 352 ACGB Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement Please see directory page and Consumer Affairs – Tenancy advice 1300 558 181 9265 2111 www.murrindindi.vic.gov.au for updated charges 54 | Mountain Monthly | SEPTEMBER 2016 FREE OPEN 7 DAYS YOUR NO. 1 AGENT IN THE DISTRICT

What’s my place worth During September the staff at Mason White McDougall have allocated time to do FREE appraisals across the Kinglake Ranges. Should I get a Free no obligation appraisal? • Have I updated my insurance policy? • Do I know how much equity I have in my property? • I am just curious to see how much my property is worth. To book in a time for your FREE no obligation appraisal call our office on 5786 1199

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SERENE, SCENIC AND SO MUCH MORE If you want to have your breakfast on the veranda overlooking natural bushland with brightly coloured parrots dropping in to join you but still want a classically built large family home with all modern cons, then this could be the home for you. The entry, lounge, dining and kitchen/family room are all of generous proportions and are beautifully appointed, the master with WIR and ensuite is at one end of the WHAT A GREAT START house with 3 double bedrooms (all with BIR’S), family bathroom and LOVELY LEVEL BLOCK With absolute panoramic north facing views of the ranges, this separate toilet. Wide full length verandas for summer shade and 1 This 1900m2 allotment on 2 titles is absolutely stunning, it is a approx half an acre will surely impress. This property has an split system airconditioner/heater for year round temperature control level block with pumping rights to the King Parrot Creek, with existing home site with plans and permits available and with also a gas fire for added atmosphere on those cold winter nights. 4 car lovely mountain back drop, having the bus stop just down the power and phone to the property. Close to Kinglake shops, accommodation. With a large laundry and a reticulated septic system road, this is the perfect block to build you new home on and sporting facilities and school. for the garden complete this package and all set on a 1250m2 (approx.) start your new country lifestyle. block. Ideal as a country getaway or for retirees, this really is a beautiful home in an idyllic location. Asking $139,000 A/H Jodie Thorneycroft 0438 861 288 Asking $295,000-$335,000 A/H Donna Wilson 0409 676 933 Asking $100,000 A/H Jodie Thorneycroft 0438 861 288

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