Vale. ... Alex Podolinsky 93.

Vale Alex Podolinsky 93. A leader in Biodynamic Agriculture, founder of Biodynamic Marketing Co Ltd and much respected member of our Upper Yarra community. "One of the few people to have the will to put something back into this world rather than take it away." - Paul de Podolinsky.
My sincere condolences to the Podolinsky family. 
Biodynamic Marketing Co Ltd - https://biodynamic.com.au/about-us/
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Shire of Lillydale WW1 'Peace March'

On Saturday July 20th, the RSL will be recreating the WWI veterans from the former Shire of Lillydale 'Peace March'. An event to commemorate the signing of the Treaty of Versailles and the official end to the war.
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Warburton Community Recreation Precinct.

Warrandale Industries Pty Ltd @ the Yarra Ranges Council Warburton Community Recreation Precinct. ...... Project works to commence soon.

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST – MEMBERS OF THE BOARD

OUR Community Bank® Warburton and Yarra Junction Community Bank Branches - Upper Yarra Community Enterprise Ltd (UYCE) is keen to recruit new Directors with a number of positions recently becoming vacant.

Warburton Advancement League contributes to the 2019 RCH Good Friday Appeal.

Thank you to everyone who supported this years Eastern80. - $10,327.58 to the Royal Children's Hospital Good Friday Appeal

A big thank you to Norm Orr and family.

Launch - Autobiography 'The Life of Hendrik (Henk) Boer'

With over 200 in attendance at the Millwarra Centre , I had the pleasure to launch the autobiography 'The Life of Hendrik (Henk) Boer'. 
It has taken Henk Boer four years to complete this autobiography. It covers a wide spectrum of subjects and a range of interrelated values and opinions put together in true “Henk Boer style” that includes memories of the Great Depression, the horrors of WWII, of trying to re-establish after WWII, of living in Denmark and finally relocating to a foreign country – Australia in 1950.
The skills learnt in his father's bakery back in the home land served Henk well and with no knowledge of the language landed a job at Bowring’s Bakery in Lilydale, the day after arriving in Australia. ….. He certainly didn’t waste any time.
A year later, May 1951 Henk secures a job as a baker at the Upper Yarra Dam construction project.
1956 was a year of significant change when Henk was offered a fish & chip shop in Warburton and an opportunity to become self-employed, assisted by Gwen it was the first takeaway in Warburton. But there was something bigger happening here, this humble Warburton fish & Chip shop becomes the foundation for Boer Bros Food Wholesalers. With hard work and business skills acquired over the years the three Boer Bros developed a valuable business that at its peak employed a total of 85 people and operated around the clock in a wide network of food distribution throughout Eastern Victoria and through an Interstate Transport Division. The book tells more of the 1990 sale of the business.
Henk goes on to work for PFD Food Services and at the age of 71 with the intention to retire, but other business opportunities present themselves and were pursued until the age of 84.
Henk has many skills, a family man, a businessman, a churchman, a pilot and mentor. But Henk can take good sound advice when necessary!
On the passing in 1982 of the young Dr Warren Hastings in a horrific accident piloting Henk’s aircraft and Henk’s plan to purchase a replacement aircraft, I quote Gwen’s sound advice. “For twelve years I have tolerated your hobby. For twelve years I have had to worry about your welfare and survival. During that time I have had to travel to airports and landing strips to pick you up when bad weather prevented you from flying back home. Do you want to be the next one to lose your life? I will give you something to think about. If you come home with that aircraft, you’ll find your wife of 28 years has left home. You have the responsibilities towards your children, your parents, your siblings, your employees and also to me.”, Shocked by this Henk’s flying days were over, much to the delight of Johanna Boer heaving a sigh of relief and offering a silent prayer, thanking God that her eldest son has finally come to his senses!
Henk, you’ve always been a pillar of our community and leading by example, a gentleman and an inspiration for future generations of not only the Boer clan but to us all.

Yarra Ranges Council Meeting Tuesday 25/06

Yarra Ranges Council Meeting Tuesday 25/06 7pm at Council Chamber, Civic Centre, Anderson Street, Lilydale.
Members of the public are more than welcome to attend.

Items for resolution. .........
. Monbulk Bowling Club Application for Additional EGMS 
. Yarra Ranges Early Years Strategic Action Plan 2019-21 
. Submission to Royal Commission into Victoria's Mental Health System
. Special Committee Meeting Recommendations -2019-20 Council Action Plan & 2019-20 Budget
. 2019-20 Council Plan Action Plan, 2019-20 Annual Budget, 10 Year Capital Expenditure Program and 10 Year Long-term Financial Plan Adoption
. Review of Delegations Made to Council Staff
. 2019 Procurement Policy Review
. Clematis Road and Falkingham Road, Mount Evelyn Special Charge Scheme Final Cost
. 2030 Carbon Reduction Target - Cr Clarke
Also:
. Items raised through the Chair
. Reports from delegates
Agenda

36th Annual Warburton Film Festival 2019

It was indeed my pleasure tonight to launch the 36th Annual Warburton Film Festival 2019. Thank you Yarra Ranges Council Mayor Tony Stevenson for coming along tonight.

The Yarra Ranges is known for its vibrant community and culture, thanks to community-led events and festivals - those that are emerging as well as those well-established, such as the Warburton Film Festival, Belgrave Lantern Parade, and Celebrate Mooroolbark.
This year’s festival features nine films aired over the course of the weekend, ranging from documentaries to comedy, courtroom drama to psychological thriller. The films originate from the UK, Australia, Mauritius, Lebanon, Japan and Palestine. Don't forget Show us your Shorts" tomorrow. ....
Special Thanks to - Sally Ahern and the Yarra Ranges Film society committee, Yarra Ranges Council’s Jenny Davies and staff at the Arts Centre, Warburton and Maggie Sail who started us on this journey all those years ago. .... Thank you.
Thank to major sponsors: Yarra Ranges Council & Warburton and Yarra Junction Community Bank Branches .
Festival supported by Oscar's on the Yarra & Seville Hill Wines
2019 Program: http://www.warburtonfilmfestival.com.au/WFF/Program.html
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Tender awarded for the construction of the Warburton Community Recreation Precinct.

Yarra Ranges Council awards the tender for the construction of the Warburton Community Recreation Precinct. .......
Works are anticipated to commence on Stages 1 & 2 (all stages) in July 2019.
At tonight's Council meeting I was very pleased to move the motion to award the tender for the construction of the Warburton Community Recreation Precinct from Warrandale Industries Pty Ltd for the total price of $2,795,487.55 exclusive of GST ($3,075,036.31 inclusive of GST).
The aim of the project is to construct the Warburton Community Recreation Precinct to provide the public with a new recreational area complete with a Water-Play playground, foot paths etc.
The Recreation Precinct will offer a unique play experience for all ages with an emphasis on younger members of the community. As well as the Water Play there will be Picnic facilities and other play spaces.
The lawn will be kept as an open space and will be used for events as well as providing more usable spaces for the community.
This redevelopment and construction will include the demolishing of the existing disused swimming pool, pool infrastructure, playground area and fencing.
The awarded construction amount is within the allocated project budget identified in the draft Capital Expenditure Program for 2019-20.
Works are anticipated to commence in July 2019 with a period for practical completion of 200 Master Builders Association of Victoria (MBAV) calendar days.
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Upper Yarra Reservoir Park Closed

Don't forget, for community safety Melbourne Water will be closing the Upper Yarra Reservoir Park from today Tuesday 11 June 2019. The park will remain closed to the public until mid-2021. For an alternative campground you can contact Parks Victoria on 13 1963 or visit parks.vic.gov.au 
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Goods and Services Auction

The Yarra Junction Eagles are holding their 3rd annual Goods and Services Auction on Saturday 22nd June at 6.30pm.
Make sure you keep an eye on the The Yarra Junction Eagles FB page for further details, including previews of items being auctioning on the night.

No Martyrs Bus Services on Thursday 13th June

Please note no Martyrs Bus Services on Thursday 13th June. Includes School buses and Public Transport Victoria Route 683 Warburton-Lilydale.
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Regional Forest Agreement community drop-in sessions.

Regional Forest Agreement community drop-in session. ....
Where? 
. Powelltown Hall Blake Street, Powelltown Wednesday 12th June Powelltown 11am to 1pm.
. The Memo 235 Maroondah Highway, Healesville Tuesday 11th June 12pm to 2pm.
I do find it very disappointing that DELWP have not advertised the Powelltown drop-in session in today's Mail News Group Upper Yarra Mail.
Please come along, meet with representatives of the Victorian and Australian Governments and share your views on potential improvements to the Victorian RFAs. DELWP PortPhillip Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning Yarra Ranges Council Yarra Ranges Business Victorian Association of Forest Industries Little Yarra Valley Neighbourhood Reefton/McMahons Creek Community Yarra Junction Lives CEDA - Warburton Valley WHYLD Community Group#millgroveresidentsactiongroup #warburtonadvancementleague 

GIVE A $#*! ABOUT YOUR BOWEL

Bowel cancer claims the lives of 103 Australians every week (5,375 people a year) - but it's one of the most treatable types of cancer if found early.
June is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, a Bowel Cancer Australiainitiative to raise awareness of Australia's second deadliest cancer and raise funds for the leading community-funded charity dedicated to prevention, early diagnosis, research, quality treatment and the best care for everyone affected by bowel cancer.
A simple test saved my life: https://jimchild.blogspot.com/search?q=BOWEL+CANCER