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Off and racing

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Off and racing

THE stage is set for the 2017 Kilmore Turf Cup to be run this Sunday, November 26. The day marks the 156th year of the event.

The feature thoroughbred event will be run over a testing mile at the track that boasts one of the toughest layouts and uphill runs in thoroughbred racing in Australia.

In the past the event has been won by champion horses, trainers and jockeys alike. Eastern Classic, Keepers, Frank Reys, Harry White and Damian Oliver are just a few of the greats of thoroughbred racing to win the Kilmore Cup.

The 2017 event looks to be a match for past achievements on the track with a top field lined up for the day. The opening race of the day is the North Central Review Maiden with the feature race, the Kilmore Cup, closing the nine-race card.

In addition to an exciting day of racing there will be a host of on-course entertainment including Fashions on the Field, live music and more. For the children there will be free rides and activities to keep them amused while the parents watch all the action unfold on the track.

The cup also provides racegoers with the opportunity to enjoy great local food and wines.
Fashions on the Field this year carries prizes over $6000 and will feature, best dressed lady, best dressed gent, best dressed junior racegoer (9-17yo), best dressed mini racegoer
(0-8yo) and best millinery. Racegoers can register at the Fashions on the Field marquee between 11am – 12.45pm.

Children’s activities this year are sure to keep the small (and not so small) fry happy with the rock climbing wall, jumping castle, face painter, hair braiding, feathers and glitter, tattoos and plaster painter.

First race is at 1pm and gates open at 11am.

Criminal afoot

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Criminal afoot

A 43-YEAR-OLD Mernda man with a penchant for work boots was arrested and charged last week with theft and handling stolen goods.

Police arrested the man on Monday afternoon, November 13 following an appeal by police to the public for information on social media regarding the theft of shoes in the local area.
Members executed a search warrant at the man’s Falkirk Drive home and located a room full of piles of work boots and sneakers.

It’s alleged the shoes were taken from the front doors of homes in the Doreen, Mernda, Watsonia North and Craigieburn areas over the past six years.
He was bailed to appear in Heidelberg Magistrates’ Court on April 13, 2018.
The shoes will be made available for identification by the public at a later date.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

Therapy goes to the dogs

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Therapy goes to the dogs

Photo: Queensland Nurses and Midwives’ Union

THOUSANDS of therapy dogs and their owners will join together around Australia on November 25 to celebrate Delta Society Australia’s 20th birthday and the remarkable bond between dogs and people.

From humble beginnings in 1997, Delta Society Australia (Delta) now touches the lives of 20,000 Australians per week in more than 850 health and service facilities nationally via its flagship therapy dog program.

Ms Hollee James, General Manager of Delta Society Australia said that given that up to 40 per cent of people in aged care homes never get visitors, a regular visit from a Delta therapy dog can be the one highlight in an otherwise lonely day-to-day life.

“Attention from a dog, made possible via a dog and handler team such as Delta’s, brightens your day, makes you feel loved and is scientifically proven to enhance health and wellbeing. As more people recognise the real physical and emotional benefits from spending time with a dog, demand for our services is increasing,” Ms James said.

In addition to its therapy dog program in health facilities, Delta therapy dogs visit primary school classrooms to improve children’s literacy and provide stress-relief visits to a growing number of workplaces.

Delta also offers dog safety awareness programs for pre-school and primary aged children and delivers accredited courses for individuals seeking to become qualified dog trainers.
Fiona Morton and her dog Ruby (pictured) have for the past six years been visiting hospital patients.

During that time, they have seen the real difference their visits make to patients. Fiona, a registered nurse, says that Ruby’s visits are a welcome distraction for patients, many of whom have dementia.

Delta relies on the generosity of donors and volunteers to provide its life-changing services.

“We simply could not have continued for 20 years without our donors and the tireless work of Delta’s volunteers and accredited trainers. I sincerely thank everyone who has shared their energy, time and commitment with Delta over the years,” Ms James said.

www.deltasociety.com.au

Introducing the Wilton 209

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Introducing the Wilton 209

Narrow blocks are becoming increasingly common in popular land estates, with some as small as 8.5m wide.

 

Stroud Homes have released a modern two storey design, the Wilton 209 – to help incorporate both small lots and needy families.

With its clever design, the makes use of light and room placement to get the best from your square metres.

The open plan living comprises of a kitchen, living and dining room – opening out to an alfresco to give you the perfect social space for family and entertainment.
With a front study and single garage, this design has everything.

Upstairs you will find 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a child’s retreat.
It might be narrow in size, but not in mind.
At Stroud we make it feel like home.

Stroud Homes

Food trucks roll into Mernda

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Food trucks roll into Mernda

THE Food Truck Festival is heading to Mernda for a brand new five-day event this week.
Featuring some of Melbourne’s best food trucks, craft beer bar, entertainment and artist markets, the Food Truck Festival will begin this Wednesday, November 15 and run until Sunday, November 19.

Part of the Australian Mobile Food Vendors Group’s (AMFVG) 12 month festival event calendar, the Mernda Food Truck Festival will boast a large line-up with nearly 50 operators on rotation.

The food truck line-up includes Boss Burger and Shake, Blondies Doughnuts, Big Smoke BBQ, Caliko BBQ, Cheese and Bread, Curry Up Now, Greek Trojan Food Truck, Happy Gelati, The Hungry Panda, The Rib Crib, Sultans of Gozleme, Taco Junction, Two Fat Indians and many more.

The Food Truck Park directors, Frank Rusitovski and Dean Trepski, are thrilled to take the event on the road.

“The food truck culture is a huge part of this city, and now we want to share the love of street food in new neighbourhood craving cultural events,” Mr Rusitovski said.

The Food Truck Festival Mernda will be held at Mernda Recreational Reserve from November 15 to 19, entry via Shotters Road (off Plenty Road).

Event trading times are as follows: Wednesday and Thursday 5pm to 10pm, Friday and Sunday 11am to 10pm.

Rural lifestyle close to town

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Kilmore 5 No.3 Creek Rd

A rare opportunity to purchase a beautiful rural lifestyle property offering private surrounds on 40 acres (approx) only minutes from Kilmore township and easy commuting distance to Melbourne. The home is ideally positioned to take in the glorious views on offer.

Features include: 4 bedrooms, master is located upstairs with ensuite & walk in robe as well as a parent retreat, the remaining bedrooms have built in robes & are serviced by a central bathroom. The modern kitchen is fully-appointed adjoining the meals & living room with wood fire.

The home also has separate spacious lounge room and impressive outdoor entertaining space with inground pool. Additional features include cathedral ceilings to living, split system cooling, wood storage room, spa bath, carport. Outside improvements include a massive colorbond shed with workshop, concrete floor and 3 phase power; quality fencing; 100,000 litres (approx) of rain water storage; 2 x dams, separate access from the road to the shed and so much more. All this on 40 acres of picturesque grazing country.

Contact Sally Long 0477 437 281
Sale Method: For Sale
Price: $850,000 – $920,000

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Not Haydn from fame

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Not Haydn from fame

THE Gisborne Singers are ending 2017 with a choral work which celebrates the beginning of the world.

Haydn’s Creation, is a musical masterpiece which tell the story from the biblical perspective, particularly the book of Genesis.

The dramatic three part work is a life affirming celebration which deservedly has formed an important part of the world’s choral repertoire since it was first performed. The music is dynamic and emotional while the text is as powerful and relevant as it was over 300 years ago.

This Gisborne Singers have been performing the world’s great choral works for nearly 30 years. Music Director Stephen Brockman will conduct the choir of 50 singers. 2017 has been a busy year for the choir who began the year with their first international tour which included a performance at New York’s Carnegie Hall.

The work will be performed in English and will be accompanied by a full orchestra with some of their favourite soloists; soprano, Cristina Russo, tenor, Christopher Roache and bass, Manfred Pohlenz.

When Creation premiered at a small private performance in 1799, police had to hold back the hundreds of people who were trying to get in to hear the work.

There will be two performances, November 19 at Our Lady of the Rosary, Kyneton and November 26 at Church of Christ, New Gisborne. For bookings visit the choir’s website,
gisbornesingers.org.au.

Birds of prey at Clonbinane

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Birds of prey at Clonbinane

THE Sunday Creek Dry Creek Landcare is holding a birds of prey event in Clonbinane to enable locals to get to know these amazing creatures of the air.

Those attending will learn how an owl can catch prey even in complete darkness and how a kestrel uses it’s ‘superpowers’ to locate prey. In addition, there will be information on how to help to protect these unique birds of prey in their habitat.

The Presentation by Martin Scuffins from Leigh Valley Hawk and Owl Sanctuary commences at 12.30pm until 1.30pm on November 18 at Clonbinane Community Hall in Waterford Park.

Birds of prey are perfectly adapted to the natural world they share with us. Come and meet a variety of birds from the Leigh Valley Hawk and Owl Sanctuary as these flying predators showcase their agility and superb adaptions during this personal encounter.
Event entry is by booking only and a gold coin donation will be accepted. RSVP required by November 10 to Jacqui Fulton, Sunday Creek. Dry Creek Landcare Secretary on 0407 871 770 or email jac.fulton@gmail.com

Favourites in exciting Kyneton Cup shoot out

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Favourites in exciting Kyneton Cup shoot out

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THE Warrnambool-trained Dodging Bullets took out an exciting $100,000 bet365 Kyneton Cup last Wednesday witnessed by a big crowd.

Trained by Symon Wilde, and well ridden by Daniel Moor, the $2.80 favourite grabbed the $4.20 second elect, Moonovermanhattan, on the line with the unlucky Grand Dreamer ($5) third.

It was back-to-back wins for the ultra-consistent six-year-old gelded son of Dash For Cash and Young Love who was an impressive winner at Moonee Valley on Cox Plate eve.

“The hard track and with them slowing the pace mid-race, I don’t think it suited him but he was too good on the day,” Wilde said.

“Maybe a race like the Ballarat Cup (November 25) might be ideal for him.

“He was a $50,000 horse at the Melbourne Premier sale and he is repaying his owners now, that is for sure,” he said.

Dodging Bullets has now won six races with 10 minor placings, earning $422,200 in prizemoney.

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Time on for Mill Street

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Time on for Mill Street

THE Mill Street Mall in Kilmore is to receive a town clock – thanks to funding from the Stronger Communities Program and the Southern Mitchell Rotary Club.

Member for McEwen, Rob Mitchell, announced the success of the Southern Mitchell Rotary Club in receiving funding of $8000 through the Stronger Communities Program.

“This funding, matched by in-kind donations and funds raised by local Rotary, will see the addition of a new town landmark, the Kilmore community town clock,” Mr Mitchell said.

“It’s fantastic to see groups such as Southern Mitchell Rotary committed to establishing new history for Kilmore in a way that adds to the town square feel of the Mall.

“By working cohesively with Mitchell Shire Council and other local groups such as the Kilmore Men’s Shed, this walkway through to the new creek precinct is a wonderful collaborative effort, which will be topped off by the clock tower,” Mr Mitchell added.

Mr Mitchell’s office has recommended grants totalling $150,000 a year over three years to support community projects. Local organisations applied for grants from $5000 to $20,000 on a dollar-for-dollar basis.

The aim of the SCP is to fund small capital projects, which deliver social benefits.
“The Stronger Communities Program allows MP’s like myself to work directly with local communities to identify eligible projects and invite applicants to apply,” Mr Mitchell said.

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