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Kallista rolls on By Tanya Steele A special day was celebrated in Kallista on Saturday 29 March 29th, as the town commemorated the centenary of its name change from South Sassafrass to Kallista - which means Most Beautiful. The Kallista centenary celebrations event drew thousands of locals, descendants, volunteers, and visitors from across the region, all coming together to celebrate the town’s rich history. Uncle Murrundindi kicked off the day with a Welcome to Country and Yarning circle and the celebration highlighted the community’s evolution over the past 100 years, with jazz music, costumes, re-enactments and more. See more on page 9
Ferntree Gully local Bill Ireland poses with a 1925 Rolls Royce on display at the Kallista Centenary Celebrations on Saturday 29 March. (Tanya Steele: 468955).
‘Donations’ strewn across shop verandah, steps and gravel car park...
Op shop dumped on By Shamsiya Hussainpoor The dumping of donatable items outside op shops has left volunteers at one of Emerald’s charities angered by the inconsiderate behaviour. Arriving to find items strewn across the veranda, steps and gravel car park at Emerald Op Shop,
manager Magda Lane said she was disappointed by the lack of care. “The pile was huge. It wasn’t just a few bits and pieces – it was household items, cutlery, even furniture. It was overwhelming,” she said. Grateful for the desire people have to donate, Ms Lane said, however, there’s a time and way to
go about it, especially because the shop relies on volunteers. “It’s important that people understand the limitations. We can’t take everything,” she said. “Please think before you drop things off and remember that we’re a charity shop, not a waste disposal service.”
Ms Lane urged people to be mindful of what they are donating and to follow the charity shop’s guidelines before dumping unusable items out the front. Items should be something you would wish to purchase yourself, and be in good condition. Read the full story on page 7
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