Play Duration: 3 minutes 51 seconds3m 51sBrought to you by A copper butterfly statue was announced for Montmorency station as part of the Level Crossing Removal Project in 2022. But residents in the area are upset that the statue has instead been installed at Eltham train station. Local Andrew Tupper joined Sammy J on ABC Radio Melbourne to describe a cardboard sculpture that has be put up in Montmorency in the interim. A plint and lighting had been installed at Montmorency for the statue so an unnamed resident decided to put a cardboard artwork of a butterly at the location in the interim. November 21, 2024.(Supplied: Andrew Tupper) Download the ABC listen app to text and call your favourite live radio The Montmorency Football Netball Club’s Division 3 senior women’s team is seeking a practice match opponent on Saturday March 29th, 2025. The club’s development senior women’s side, which will play in Division 3 in 2025, are seeking a practice match opponent for next Saturday, March 29th. Montmorency are able to host the game at their home ground in Montmorency Park. Those interested or want to learn more should contact Matt Ellis on 0408 560 295 West Preston-Lakeside Football Netball Club is seeking a venue for their scheduled practice matches on Saturday, March 22nd. The Eltham Football Club is seeking a practice match for its senior women’s side for either Friday March 21st, Saturday March 22nd, or Sunday March 23rd. Due to a cancellation, Heidelberg Football Netball Club is seeking a practice match for their senior women’s team this Saturday, March 23 or this Sunday March 24, 2024. © Copyright 2023 Northern Football Netball League New walking and cycling path under the Sherbourne Road bridge, Montmorency. Artist impression only, subject to change. The second stage of the Hurstbridge Line Duplication delivers further improvements for Melbourne’s north east, including more train services, less crowding on peak trains and better connections to public transport. As part of the project, we've built 2 new stations at Greensborough and Montmorency and upgraded Diamond Creek Station. Works also included duplicating 2km of rail track between Greensborough and Montmorency stations and 1.5km between Diamond Creek and Wattle Glen to allow more trains to run more often. We are also building a new walking and cycling path between Greensborough and Montmorency stations. The 2km path will provide better community connections as well as safe and easy access between Greensborough and Montmorency stations, linking with the Plenty River Trail and station forecourts. Two sections of the path were completed in late 2023, with works on the remaining middle section of path to begin in mid-2024 and completed by early 2025. In addition, the Department of Transport and Planning has started planning for stage 2 of the shared use path between Montmorency and Eltham. As part of the project, Railway Road between Gladstone Road and Para Road will become a south-bound one-way street, allowing drivers to turn both right and left into Para Road. This will make the intersection at Para Road and Railway Road safer for pedestrians, cyclists and drivers. Motorists will have the time and space to give way to people walking and cycling on the new path. We’ll also build a new footpath connecting Railway Road to the new walking and cycling path, providing safe access from Briar Hill to Greensborough Station, Plenty River Trail, Montmorency and beyond. While entry from Para Road into Railway Road will not be possible, vehicles may enter Railway Road via Sherbourne and Williams roads, with a maximum detour time of 4 minutes. Once the walking and cycling path is complete, we’ll finish landscaping and planting along the path. Landscaping will include a combination of native trees, flowering plants, shrubs and grasses to complement the character of the local area. We’ll use a highly diverse mix of species, including plants typical of local eucalypt woodlands, the Plenty River Valley, and bush gardens and parks of the area. This will create a bush landscape character as well as a native plant corridor for local birds and wildlife. Stage 1 of the shared walking and cycling path between Greensborough and Montmorency. Map is subject to change. Play Duration: 9 minutes 41 seconds9m Brought to you by Sammy J has pledged to have a statue of the Eltham Copper Butterfly returned to its promised location in Montmorency, after locals revealed it had instead been installed in neighbouring Eltham. He has written a song to the Level Crossing Removal Project encouraging them to reverse their decision. Artist of the sculpture Robert Bridgewater says he designed the sculpture specifically for the Montmorency location. “I made it clear to the commissioners that it was a disappointing outcome and I wasn't overly happy with it.” The statue of the Eltham Copper Butterfly by artist Robert Bridgewater.(Supplied: Andrew Tupper) You will also start receiving the Star's free morning newsletter Montmorency—Charlevoix 2025 federal election live results. Browse live results for all 343 ridings 253 of 253 polls are reporting as of 4:19 p.m. Follow our full coverage of the 2025 federal election 253 of 253 polls are reporting as of 4:19 p.m. Follow our full coverage of the 2025 federal election is projected to win in Montmorency—Charlevoix is in second place with 19,697 votes (33.3%) and Alex Ouellet-Bélanger Desbiens has represented the riding since 2019 Montmorency—Charlevoix used to be named Beauport—Côte-de-Beaupré—Île d’Orléans—Charlevoix The riding’s boundaries were updated for the 2025 federal election 20,020 voters cast ballots at advance polls Looking for another riding? Here are the full results for the 2025 federal election. The Liberals have 169 races called in their favour They have 8,535,128 votes and 43.69 per cent of the popular vote The Conservatives have 144 races called in their favour They have 8,059,938 votes and 41.26 per cent of the popular vote The Bloc Québécois have 22 races called in their favour They have 1,232,095 votes and 6.31 per cent of the popular vote The New Democrats have seven races called in their favour They have 1,231,198 votes and 6.3 per cent of the popular vote The Greens have one race called in their favour They have 243,471 votes and 1.25 per cent of the popular vote There were three independents and four vacancies in the 338-seat Commons the Commons has grown by five ridings starting with this election This article was automatically generated using data provided by Canadian Press and will update as riding results become available Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account The second stage of the Hurstbridge Line Duplication delivered further improvements for Melbourne’s north east less crowding on peak trains and better connections to public transport We duplicated 2km of rail track between Greensborough and Montmorency stations and 1.5km of track between Diamond Creek and Wattle Glen stations to allow more trains to run more often New modern stations at Greensborough and Montmorency were also built Site investigations and community consultation began in 2019 Trains began running along the new duplicated track and stopped at the new stations at the end of April 2023 Project finishing works continue in 2024 as we complete stage one of the new shared walking and cycling path between Greensborough and Montmorency Big Build Roads are carrying out works on the Hurstbridge Line as part of the M80 Ring Road Completion The completed M80 Ring Road will be built over the Hurstbridge Line between Grimshaw Street and Elder Street in Watsonia To keep up to date with disruptions happening due to M80 Ring Road Completion works please visit Big Build's disruptions page Receive updates and disruption notifications from the Hurstbridge Line Duplication The selected teams are in for this Saturday’s Melbourne Greyhounds Division 1 Grand Final The Tigers will make two changes with Max Thompson and Sam Wright to replace Jack Andrew and Jonathan Tomasiello This will be Max Thompson’s first senior game in Heidelberg colours since Round 8 after spending time on Coburg’s VFL list from June to August Sam Wright meanwhile earns a recall after a three-goal effort in the reserves’ second semi-final a fortnight ago and will play his 14th senior game of the season Montmorency make one change with captain Stefan Uzelac returning from injury to replace Brodie Jones Uzelac missed the preliminary final but has been deemed fit to play and will lead his side out at Preston City Oval tomorrow It means every Magpie in the senior squad will be representing the club in a senior men’s Grand Final for the first time after Patrick Fitzgerald was not selected following his omission from last week’s preliminary final The side’s leading goalkicker is set to play his first reserves game since 2009 ahead of their Grand Final tomorrow Click on the link to see the selected teams Only four teams remain undefeated in the NFNL Women’s Competition as the grading period came to an end on Sunday reserves and under-19.5 game this weekend in the NFNL The selected teams are in for this week’s NFNL senior football matches As night falls, head for Mont-Louis in Montmorency to visit the Maison de Jean-Jacques Rousseau during Nuit des Musées 2025 the 21st edition of which takes place on Saturday Although the philosopher lived in Montmorency for just five years - between 1757 and 1762 - he wrote his greatest works here: Julie ou la Nouvelle Héloïse Rousseau's controversial Émile ou de l'Éducation has made the town of Montmorency a place of pilgrimage for lovers of literature Although the philosopher's house is still in use after his departure the town of Montmorency has made every effort to recover it and turn it into a museum dedicated to Jean-Jacques Rousseau we discover furniture and objects in the style of the Rousseau period the table on which he wrote his Nouvelle Héloïse his barometer and 2 crystal jars from which Rousseau sheltered his light original documents take us back to Rousseau's Montmorency period for a biographical presentation of the philosopher of the Enlightenment A great idea for all readers of the philosopher.. or high school students studying him for the French bac Clothing and accessories of the 18th century" exhibitionSaturday 2025 - 18:00 ⤏ 23:30Discover the temporary exhibition on fashion at the time of Jean-Jacques Rousseau: L'étoffe des Lumières Clothing and accessories in the 18th century Discover the philosopher's home on a guided tour Flute (Anne CARTEL) and harp (Marie-Laure CASIER) concerts every hour from 7:30 p.m - in partnership with the Conservatoire A.E.M Refer your establishment, click herePromote your event, click here MONTMORENCY COUNTY, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU) — One week after a devastating ice storm, thousands of residents in Montmorency County remain without power, struggling to access basic necessities. Despite the ice melting, the storm's impact lingers, leaving nearly 6,000 homes waiting for electricity to be restored, according to Presque Isle Energy. Forrest Van Pelt, a disabled veteran, is sheltering at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church with his wife, Emily, and their 1-month-old son, Dutch. "We have a house, but we have no power, no water, no heat, and so we’ve been staying here at the shelter for the past few days," Van Pelt said. "I tried to take my family down to Rose City, where there was power, and we stayed in a hotel for four days. That gets expensive real quick." Local businesses have stepped up to assist those in need. Tyler Smith, owner of Talley’s Log Cabin, highlighted the community's efforts. "We’ve gotten a couple pallets of water from the state. Everything else has been private: wipes, diapers, hand sanitizers, five-gallon buckets with lids to transport water, gas cans," Smith said. He noted that the governor visited two days ago and expressed optimism about receiving more resources. "I’m now more confident that we’re going to get the resources we need," he said. Smith does not expect power to be fully restored for another two weeks. In the meantime, the bar and the church are crucial in supporting families like the Van Pelts. Forrest Van Pelt shared his concerns, saying, "My family is pleading, ‘Hey, you should get your baby and your wife out of here, you don’t know when the power is coming back on and that’s not a place to bring your baby.’ I kind of feel like a failure, as far as that goes, but I’m trying to just make it work. Maybe the power will come back on tomorrow, and I can keep my wife and son with me." Clinical Trail Registration:https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04467372, identifier: NCT04467372. Volume 8 - 2021 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2021.733057 This article is part of the Research TopicPolyphenols and their Impact on Human Health And Performance: Plant PowerView all 3 articles Tart cherries possess properties that may reduce inflammation and improve glycemic control however human data on supplementation and the gut microbiota is equivocal frozen) may affect the properties of tart cherries and therefore alter their efficacious health benefits the purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of 30 days of supplementation with Montmorency tart cherry (MTC) in concentrate or freeze-dried form on the gut microbiome and markers of inflammation and glycemic control Healthy participants with no known disease (n = 58 body mass: 72.2 ± 12.9 kg) were randomly allocated to four groups and consumed either concentrate or freeze-dried capsules or their corresponding placebos for 30 days Venous blood samples were drawn at baseline and 30 and analyzed for inflammatory markers TNF-alpha and erythrocyte sedimentation rate and glycemic control markers glycated albumin TNF-alpha was significantly lower at 30 vs however there was no other significant change in the inflammatory markers Insulin was not changed over time (p = 0.16) or between groups (p = 0.24) nor was glycated albumin different over time (p = 0.08) or between groups (p = 0.56) however glucose levels increased (p < 0.001) from baseline (4.79 ± 1.00 mmol·L−1) to 14 days (5.21 ± 1.02 mmol·L−1) and 30 days (5.61 ± 1.22 mmol·L−1) but this was no different between groups (p = 0.33) There was no significant change in composition of bacterial phyla or subfamilies for the duration of this study nor was there a change in species richness These data suggest that 30 days of MTC supplementation does not modulate the gut microbiome Clinical Trail Registration: https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04467372 Clearly there are equivocal findings in the literature related to gut microbiome changes with MTC that need further exploration given the potential health impacts results of polyphenol supplementation studies are equivocal and assessing different formulations is warranted Given these equivocal findings on changes in inflammation and glucose regulation with MTC supplementation the purpose of this study was to examine the effects of 30 days of supplementing with MTC concentrate or freeze-dried powder on the gut microbiome We hypothesized that the polyphenols in the MTC products would influence the gut microbiome composition which would modulate changes in inflammatory markers and glucose regulation Doses were in accordance with previous literature and to ensure similar levels of polyphenols and anthocyanins between formulations Two capsules were taken at the same time of day rather than spread out for easier compliance while it was 92% for placebo capsules and 94% for MTC capsules Following the consent visit and prior to their baseline blood draw participants completed a 12 month food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) that included portion sizes (Dietary History Questionnaire (DHQ) III National Cancer Institute) to determine typical dietary patterns (i.e. and fiber based on established dietary recommendations) participants completed a 3 day food record for 2 weekdays and 1 weekend day tracking food and beverage intake along with portion sizes Participants recorded their data in Food Prodigy a companion program to the Food Processor Nutrition Analysis software (ESHA Research) Data from the 3 days was then exported from the Food Processor Nutrition Analysis program as an excel file for each participant every 7 days during the course of the study participants completed an online survey regarding their exercise and dietary habits for the previous 7 days as well as the frequency of their intake of alcohol and the top 100 polyphenol containing foods Fecal samples were collected by participants into a toilet hat (Protocult 100 MN) and aliquoted into three Polypropylene microcentrifuge tubes that were free from DNase/RNase and pyrogens (Eppendorf™ Biopur®) Samples were immediately frozen at −20°C until delivery to the laboratory where they were stored at −80°C Samples were transported to the lab on ice (Utek IL) in a thermal insulated tote (Hopkins Medical Products Caledonia Reference range for CRP was 0.00–0.744 mg·dL−1 and 3.5 and 7.2 mg·dL−1 for males and females for UA Different covariance structures were systematically fit to the data and the one that minimized the Hurvich and Tsai's criterion was chosen for the final model post-hoc comparisons with LSD-adjusted p-values were used to identify which pairs of means were significantly different Normality and homogeneity of variance of the residuals were checked using Q-Q plots Two-tailed statistical significance was accepted as p < 0.05 Observed taxonomic units (OTUs) for (A) Bacteroides and (D) Proteobacteria at baseline and after 14 and 30 days of supplementation with placebo or Montmorency tart cherry (MTC) Correlations between the gut microbiome and other variables were mostly weak BMI was positively correlated with Lactobacillus OTUs (r = 0.21 relative abundance of Actinobacteria (r = 0.23 and relative abundance of Bacteroidetes (r = −0.25 Glucose levels were correlated with relative abundances of Bacteroidetes Roseburia OTUs were correlated with CRP (r = 0.19 Inflammatory markers including erythrocyte sedimentation rate (A) C-reactive protein (C) and tumor necrosis factor alpha (D) for each group at baseline and after 14 and 30 days of supplementation with placebo or Montmorency tart cherry (MTC) concentrate or capsules Glucose regulation markers including glycated albumin (A) and insulin (C) concentrations for each group at baseline and after 14 and 30 days of supplementation with placebo or Montmorency tart cherry (MTC) concentrate or capsules Consumption of the top 100 polyphenol containing foods were tracked weekly Total polyphenol consumption was 5,024 ± 4,599 for the MTC juice group 4,744 ± 2,387 for the MTC capsule group 2,519 ± 2,471 for the juice placebo group and 3,424 ± 3,278 for the capsule placebo group and this was not significant between MTC formulations (X2 = 5.43 and nutrient intake of participants (n = 51) in the 3-day food log The current study examined the effects of 30 days of supplementing with MTC concentrate or freeze-dried powder on gut microbiome composition We hypothesized that the polyphenols in tart cherry products would influence the gut microbiome composition we found no significant alterations in the gut microbiome and no significant impact of MTC supplementation on inflammation or glucose regulation When comparing pre-to post-intervention microbiota the authors determined the need to divide participants into groups based on the baseline relative abundance of Bacteroides ingestion of tart cherry juice resulted in a sharp decline in Bacteroides and an increase in Firmicutes (such as Ruminococcus while the opposite was seen in the low Bacteroides group with an increase in Bacteroides and decreases in Firmicutes (such as Streptococcus and Lachnospiraceae) These changes may have been due to the underlying diets of the participants as those in the low Bacteroides group consumed more carbohydrates and fibers and the high polyphenol intake from the tart cherry juice resulted in increases in Bacteroides to facilitate breakdown of these polyphenols When we divided our participants into groups based on high or low baseline levels of Bacteroides we noted significantly higher Bacteroides in the high vs low group at baseline and over the 30 days and no change in Firmicute levels we did not find any significant differences or changes in the other bacteria phyla or species even if the groups were divided by their baseline Bacteroides levels suggesting the need for long term dietary intervention future research should focus on detecting the sufficient time that bring the effective change in microbial composition from the intake of tart cherry supplementation It is also interesting to note that dietary intake of our participants did not seem to be a determining factor in whether or not the MTC supplementation altered microbial diversity Nearly 25% of our sample were considered to have high fat diets While this likely determined whether a participant had high or low levels of Bacteroidetes at baseline either the supplements did not provide enough of a stimulus for change or the participant's dietary patterns were too influential to bring about change This might indicate a need for greater changes in diet to see significant alterations in gut microbiome composition When inflammation is present in the body, red blood cells stick to one another and this results in greater sedimentation rates. While this is a non-specific marker of inflammation, it has been measured in two previous studies using tart cherry juice consumption (23, 36). While a 4 week intervention found a modest decline in ESR of 5% (23), another 4 week intervention actually found a 17% increase in ESR (36) as interestingly we found an average 11% increase in ESR over the course of the study and we did not find a significant difference in ESR between groups The average values for ESR were well within the normal ranges for the test indicating there was no measurable inflammation in our participants which differs from the two previous studies causing larger intra-individual variability (average CoV: 27%) potentially due to exercise and acute inflammation and suggest this might not be a marker to measure changes in inflammation with tart cherry supplementation in the future in healthy populations In the current study we also found a modest 2% decline in UA from baseline to 30 days however there was no significant difference in UA between groups the majority of the values for our participants were within the normal range however there was large intra-individual variability (average CoV: 30%) which likely played a role in the lack of significant findings however because we did not measure melatonin content we cannot be sure what caused TNF-α to increase in our study the results of this study indicate MTC supplementation in either concentrate or freeze-dried powder has little impact on inflammation in apparently healthy participants which may in part be due to a lack of sufficient inflammation in participants to observe any effect of the supplements supplementation may improve insulin sensitivity but this does not appear to translate to long-term benefits Our findings show an elevation in glucose without a rise in insulin which might indicate presence or development of insulin insensitivity indeed 16 individuals (28%) had a fasting glucose >100 mg·dL−1 (but <126 mg·dL−1) at baseline and an additional 5 participants had elevated glucose levels from 7 days onward the difference in sugar composition between the juice and capsule groups were significantly different (17.7 vs however there was no significant difference between groups in blood glucose regulation it appears unlikely the results are due to greater sugar intake from the supplements and further human intervention work with MTC supplements and blood glucose regulation are needed The current study hypothesized that the polyphenols in MTC products would influence the gut microbiome composition These results may partially be due to the use of a healthy population who did not have inflammatory conditions and thus future work may need to focus on clinical populations time point measurements for the gut microbiome may have missed changes in bacterial composition therefore additional time course analysis with more frequent measurements may be necessary to see if MTC has any impact on gut microbial composition The datasets presented in this study can be found in online repositories. The names of the repository/repositories and accession number(s) can be found below: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/bioproject/PRJNA742936 The studies involving human participants were reviewed and approved by Ohio University Institutional Review Board at Ohio University (IRB protocol# 18-F-13) The patients/participants provided their written informed consent to participate in this study AH organized the database and wrote the first draft of the manuscript All authors contributed to manuscript revision This study was funded by a grant from The Cherry Marketing Institute The authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest All claims expressed in this article are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily represent those of their affiliated organizations Any product that may be evaluated in this article or claim that may be made by its manufacturer is not guaranteed or endorsed by the publisher Olivia Trickett for their time and effort as research assistants for this project William Broach of the Ohio University Genomics Facility for the processing of the fecal samples The Supplementary Material for this article can be found online at: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2021.733057/full#supplementary-material Diabetes atlas: global estimates of diabetes prevalence for 2017 and projections for 2045 Dietary polyphenols and type 2 diabetes: current insights and future perspectives Role of gut microbiota in type 2 diabetes pathophysiology Benefits of polyphenols on gut microbiota and implications in human health PubMed Abstract | CrossRef Full Text | Google Scholar Diet rapidly and reproducibly alters the human gut microbiome Prebiotic evaluation of cocoa-derived flavanols in healthy humans by using a randomized Influence of red wine polyphenols and ethanol on the gut microbiota ecology and biochemical biomarkers Effect of proanthocyanidin-rich extract from grape seeds on human fecal flora and fecal odor Six-week consumption of a wild blueberry powder drink increases bifidobacteria in the human gut Impact of tart cherries polyphenols on the human gut microbiota and phenolic metabolites in vitro and in vivo The gut microbiota and host health: a new clinical frontier Processed tart cherry products-comparative phytochemical content in vitro antioxidant capacity and in vitro anti-inflammatory activity Low to moderate sugar-sweetened beverage consumption impairs glucose and lipid metabolism and promotes inflammation in healthy young men: a randomized controlled trial Consumption of sucrose-sweetened soft drinks increases plasma levels of uric acid in overweight and obese subjects: a 6-month randomised controlled trial Importance of glycans to the host-bacteroides mutualism in the mammalian intestine PubMed Abstract | CrossRef Full Text | Google Scholar Montmorency tart cherry (Prunus cerasus L) concentrate lowers uric acid independent of plasma cyanidin-3-O-glucosiderutinoside Influence of tart cherry juice on indices of recovery following marathon running Effect of tart cherry juice on recovery and next day performance in well-trained Water Polo players Randomized double-blind crossover study of the efficacy of a tart cherry juice blend in treatment of osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee Acute ingestion of montmorency tart cherry reduces serum uric acid but has no impact on high sensitivity C-reactive protein or oxidative capacity Consumption of 100% tart cherry juice reduces serum urate in overweight and obese adults Acute reduction in blood pressure following consumption of anthocyanin-rich cherry juice may be dose-interval dependant: a pilot cross-over study Tart cherry concentrate does not alter the gut microbiome glycaemic control or systemic inflammation in a middle-aged population The inhibitory potential of Montmorency tart cherry on key enzymes relevant to type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease The effects of montmorency tart cherry juice supplementation and FATMAX exercise on fat oxidation rates and cardio-metabolic markers in healthy humans Impact of tart cherry juice on systolic blood pressure and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol in older adults: a randomized controlled trial Review of analytical methods and reporting of the polyphenol content of tart cherry supplements in human supplementation studies investigating health and exercise performance effects: recommendations for good practice (2021) 8:652094: doi: 10.3389/fnut.2021.652094 Homeostasis model assessment: insulin resistance and beta-cell function from fasting plasma glucose and insulin concentrations in man Host: microbiome co-metabolic processing of dietary polyphenols - 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Photos from the 2024 Best and Fairest night, courtesy of Field of View Sports Photography can be purchased by clicking here. Continue below for the top vote winners from each junior football and netball competition: Only four teams remain undefeated in the NFNL Women’s Competition as the grading period came to an end on Sunday. All the live scores from every seniors, reserves and under-19.5 game this weekend in the NFNL. The selected teams are in for this week’s NFNL senior football matches. President Donald Trump delivers Investing in America remarks from the White House. WATCHMontmorency County Emergency Management issues Shelter in Placeby Kody Bair (WPBN/WGTU) - - Montmorency County Emergency Management is urging residents to shelter in place The US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan shared a message on Facebook from the county at 8:30pm Saturday night By 2024-11-22T07:00:00+00:00 AUSTRALIA: Metro Trains Melbourne is investing A$1m in toilets showers and changing rooms to accommodate the increasing number of women in its workforce Minister for Public & Active Transport Gabrielle Williams said this ‘demonstrates a commitment to recruiting more women into the railways Last year MTM opened new driver facilities at Flinders Street station which include gender-neutral locker rooms with private change rooms a maternity room with modern facilities and private meeting rooms and spaces The operator said it has more than 2 200 female staff The number of women signallers has grown from 16% in 2009 to around 40% today ‘As one of the largest public transport operators in Australia we are committed to achieving a 40% female workplace by 2027’ said CEO Raymond O’Flaherty on November 13 Source: ARTC AUSTRALASIA: The Australasian Railway Association has published a report designed to help the rail industry better understand what hinders the entry The Progressing gender equality in the Australasian rail sector: barriers and supportive practices report .. AUSTRALIA: A ‘state-of-the-art’ Metro Academy has been opened in Melbourne to train rail staff ready for the opening of the cross-city suburban rail Metro Tunnel at the end of 2025 AUSTRALIA: Enhancements to provide more inclusive facilities for train drivers at Melbourne’s Flinders Street station have been completed This includes the creation of all-gender locker rooms with private changing rooms and a maternity room with private areas for expressing and spaces to rest Site powered by Webvision Cloud Thank you to Montmorency locals and the wider community for joining last week’s virtual ‘Meet the artists’ community session for the proposed Montmorency Station precinct public artwork To build on the identity of the new Montmorency Station precinct we’ll be installing specially commissioned public artwork at the intersection of Station Road and Were Street We’re working with four shortlisted artists and experienced art curators on the proposed artwork We’re asking you to let us know your preferences for design for the artists to consider in their proposals The artwork narrative will also incorporate previous community consultation including a survey from October and November 2020 That survey identified the preferred themes of ‘bushland’ and ‘cultural and Indigenous heritage.’ We’re looking forward to hearing your thoughts and preferences for the proposed artwork Locals were invited to join the project team and ADA art consultants for a virtual session on the proposed public artwork to gain a deeper understanding about the process of shortlisting artists Attendees from the local community and art students from Montmorency Secondary College and Eltham High School heard from the artists about their artistic practice narrative and vision for their proposed artworks A range of thoughtful questions were pre-submitted for the artists as well as live questions during the session Themes included the artwork itself and what is envisaged for the area how the artwork will be connected to Montmorency and its community and questions about the art commissioning process MI – A Michigan man accused of impersonating an emergency responder said he was “going to a call” when stopped by officers The Department of Natural Resources said that Douglas Allen Smith pleaded not guilty in the Montmorency County 88th District Court on April 11 Smith faces several charges including unlawful use of fire department/emergency medical services emblems possessing a firearm in the commission of a felony and carrying a concealed weapon The charges stem from an incident that occurred when a conservation officer was patrolling in Albert Township on Feb The officer was passed by what appeared to be a fire emergency vehicle had the words “Search and Rescue” on the side The vehicle was recklessly traveling at a high speed around cars and through intersections red and white emergency lights are used for emergency vehicles while only law enforcement vehicles display blue lights The CO confirmed with Montmorency County Dispatch that there was not an active fire or EMS call in the county Smith pulled into the parking lot of Lewiston Fun Ones a closed venue located on County Road 489 “going to a call,” but it was called off The CO verified that Smith was not affiliated with any emergency response agency in Michigan and located an uncased pistol in the vehicle A report was submitted to prosecutors and Smith was arrested on March 21 ©2025 Advance Local Media LLC. 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(WPBN/WGTU) - - Possible healthcare cuts were a big topic at the Montmorency County commissioners’ meeting Thursday morning The room was packed with county employees and residents Commissioners proposed making cuts in its county health insurance plan for 11 employees that started working for the county in 2011 or before They say it was an attempt to help bring down costs in the county budget the new policy would remove benefits for spouses and go into effect March 1 Sheriff Chad Brown said even though his wife health benefits would be cut he’d still be paying the same rate of coverage “Let’s do the right thing and look at all the options not make a decision now in a rush That’s the right thing to do give it further consideration I’m asking by you the board to make that happen Do the right thing for everybody and then let’s come back and make a decision that we all understand and prepare for next year,” said Sheriff Chad Brown Montmorency County “If this is about money and saving money we should know what that savings is I believe that is what one of our fellow commissioners had moved for Let’s table it again until we really know what your savings are To say you’re doing it to save money but not even knowing what you’re saving it just doesn’t sound right,” said Laura Greene Montmorency County Resident The board of commissioners voted to pause the implementation of the health plan until March of 2026 ALPENA — More than 50 members of the Association of Lifelong Learners enjoyed a scenic bus tour of Montmorency County on Oct Bus tour organizing committee members included Lisa Blumenthal known for its rustic charm and unique claim as the only county in Michigan without traffic lights provided the perfect backdrop for the Association of Lifelong Learners’ latest adventure took participants through the heart of Northeast Michigan showcasing the county’s rich heritage and natural beauty The tour’s first stop was Thunder Bay Resort Home to a scenic subdivision located behind the golf course houses overlook both the greens and the Thunder Bay River it’s the elk viewing wagon rides that truly capture the spirit of the resort Courtesy Photo The Association of Learners gather for a group photo at Canada Creek Ranch on Oct 10 during their tour of Montmorency County Brush Creek Mill: Hillman’s Historic Heart This small but historically significant community is the only incorporated area in Montmorency County Andy Blinder hopped on the bus and shared how the county seat was eventually moved to Atlanta Hillman continues to hold an important place in the county’s identity and offers a glimpse into its pioneering past proved to be one of the most intriguing stops on the tour More than half of the township is occupied by the exclusive Turtle Lake Club but it was the history of an 1889 murder and a bank robbery in Hillman that captured everyone’s imagination The robbers were said to have hidden out in Rust Township The group also enjoyed breathtaking views from Farrier Road which overlooks the serene Fletcher Floodwaters Township Supervisor Jon Schulze provided an overview of Rust Township Courtesy Photo An antique car is seen at the Lewiston Area Historical Museum on Oct As the largest township in Montmorency County Montmorency Township offered an expansive glimpse of the area’s natural beauty The township is home to Canada Creek Ranch a community similar to Lost Lake Woods in neighboring Alcona County The discovery of oil and gas on the property has contributed to its prosperity but it’s the abundant elk population and proximity to the Pigeon River that make it truly special A delicious lunch at Canada Creek added a delightful touch to the day Atlanta: The County Seat with a Fiery Past No visit to Montmorency County would be complete without a stop in Atlanta the county seat and “Elk Capital of Michigan.” Despite its small size with courthouse records lost twice to fires birth records survived because they were stored in a separate building Montmorency County Probate Judge Lora Greene joined the tour to discuss the court system in Montmorency County The town is also a gateway to exploring Montmorency’s outdoor offerings The tour continued with a visit to Lewiston a resort community known for its twin lakes Lewiston’s history includes a lighter story of a bank robber who had to stop for gas after committing the crime The group also visited the Lewiston Area Historical Museum where they learned about the area’s lumbering heritage curator of the Lewiston Area Historical Museum provided a short tour on the bus of the downtown area sharing local history before directing the group to coffee at the church and a visit to the museum She graciously opened the museum for ALL since it had closed for the season the first part of October and arranged for docents to be on hand to provide information This proved to be one of the unexpected but delightful highlights of the tour The warm hospitality of the Congregational Church members Courtesy Photo ALL members enjoy a scenic view at Canada Creek Ranch in Atlanta Learning About Sustainability at the Alpena They received an insightful overview from Rob Stewert of how waste is managed and the steps taken to ensure that future generations will continue to benefit from safe A Successful Day Thanks to Generous Sponsors The Association of Lifelong Learners’ bus tour would not have been possible without the support of numerous sponsors Courtesy Photo A closeup of Brush Creek Mill in Hillman is seen on Oct participants reflected on the beauty and history of Montmorency County Plans are already underway for another bus tour in the fall of 2025 and experiencing the best of Michigan’s small towns and natural wonders the Association of Lifelong Learners’ tours continue to provide unforgettable adventures Visit their website at associationoflifelonglearners.org to learn more Today's breaking news and more in your inbox Copyright © 2025 Alpena News Publishing Company | https://www.thealpenanews.com | 130 Park Place (WPBN/WGTU) -- Michigan State Police are asking for help identifying a driver who troopers said assaulted a woman during a road rage incident Thursday in Montmorency County It happened on County Road 612 near Meridian Line Road Troopers described the suspect as a white male approximately 60 years old The man was driving a pristine white passenger van with no markings or equipment MSP did not provide a picture of the suspect or the van If anyone has any information that could help identify the suspect or vehicle you’re asked to call MSP Alpena Post at (989) 354-4101 ALPENA — At the Alpena Public Schools board meeting Monday night Alpena-Montmorency-Alcona Educational Service District (AMA ESD) Superintendent Justin Gluesing spoke to the board about the SOAR partnership at Ella White Elementary School SOAR is an acronym used at Ella White to enforce positive behavior The SOAR room is primarily a behavior support classroom Students who use the SOAR room have Individualized Education Programs A student’s IEP will determine whether the SOAR classroom is suitable for their particular needs When a student first starts in the SOAR room Once staff determine that a student would benefit from more time in a general education setting they will help the student make that transition This is the second full year of the program at APS only APS students are able to use the SOAR classroom but Gluesing hopes to expand that opportunity to the other districts in the AMA ESD Gluesing is seeking the approval of the boards of education at Hillman Community Schools to bring the SOAR room into AMA’s fold If all the school districts vote to approve this initiative they will all be able to utilize the SOAR room The AMA would be responsible for staffing and oversight of the program It would function similarly to the Pied Piper school “It’s a similar sort of relationship in terms of how we would transition to take over the SOAR room program at Ella White,” Gluesing said during Monday night’s board meeting Gluesing also hopes to renovate the SOAR room “We hope to evaluate and consider some options for renovating the space,” Gluesing said “Some of you I know have visited Pied Piper where we’ve gone through a renovation of that space over this past summer… we see that there is a potential opportunity for that as well for the existing classroom where the SOAR room is and the adjacent spaces nearby “I do want to extend my thanks to Dr and of course Stacy Moors for all of their work along with Ashley behind the scenes,” Gluesing said “…Provided we get all the approvals we’ve agreed really to work hand in hand as we work through this transition.” APS Superintendent Dave Rabbideau thanked Gluesing for being responsive to the needs of APS there’s always been a misalignment between AMA and APS and I just remember saying ‘I’m excited to have Justin be taking over AMA because he understands APS,'” Rabbideau said “I’ve looked forward to a new era and really thank you because you have been very responsive to the needs of not only APS but all the other districts,” Rabbideau said “And this is a huge step forward in our relationship with partnering together on a program that is desperately needed not just in APS but all across AMA and well beyond those boundaries as well (WPBN/WGTU) - - A Montmorency County man is in jail after the sheriff's office says he was driving a side-by-side that crashed leaving the passenger dead The sheriff's office says the arrest comes after an incident that happened in January where 27-year-old Derek Arthur Shumaker was driving a side-by-side that crashed on Riverside Drive in Hillman leading to the death of 53-year-old Timothy Hunt also of Hillman deputies served Shumaker with a felony warrant for operating while intoxicated causing death This is a felony punishable up to 15 years in prison Sign In Register The male subject is described as a white male approximately 60 years old contact the MSP Alpena Post at (989) 354-4101 We've now released final designs for the new Greensborough and Montmorency stations which will be rebuilt as part of the Hurstbridge Line Duplication The final designs combine community feedback with the natural features of the local areas and benefits of modern new stations You told us you wanted to ensure the station precincts incorporate more vegetation and landscaping improve facilities and accessibility for all and include more station parking with new straight platforms eliminating the gap between the train and platform There will also be improved lighting and CCTV cameras throughout the precincts improving safety and security for passengers Community feedback has also helped shape the new Greensborough Station The Greensborough community told us they preferred modern The final design reflects these preferences with the colours and feel of the buildings and landscaping complementing the surrounds The new Montmorency station will remain in the heart of Montmorency village and will improve connections around the area We heard strong preferences for a minimalist design that blends into the local environment with low visual impact native vegetation and use of natural materials Find out more in our Greensborough and Montmorency consultation report shrubs and grasses around the Greensborough and Montmorency Station precincts will take place as part of our major works The Hurstbridge Line Duplication is part of an $18 billion investment in dozens of major transport projects in Melbourne’s north eastern suburbs Construction will begin now that contracts have been awarded for the $530 million project the project will generate 1500 jobs at peak construction Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time Hundreds of metres of new railway tracks promised by the Andrews government in Melbourne’s north-east will no longer be built to save an endangered butterfly species The $530 million track duplication on the Hurstbridge line was promised before the 2018 state election The upgrade would benefit commuters in two marginal The Eltham copper butterfly is found only at several sites around Eltham and in isolated spots in Castlemaine The project involved duplicating about three kilometres of a single-track section between Greensborough and east of Montmorency station and a separate 1.5 kilometre stretch between Diamond Creek and Wattle Glen Work started on the project late last year but was paused after a local spotted the endangered Eltham copper butterfly in remnant bushland near Montmorency station in January This prompted the Level Crossing Removal Authority to alert the federal Department of Agriculture Water and the Environment about the discovery The state government looked set to face a lengthy environmental approvals process to proceed with the works the government ditched a section of its planned duplication that would have cut through the butterfly habitat who spotted the endangered butterfly in remnant bushland near Montmorency station in January.Credit: Eddie Jim 950 metres of the rail line will no longer be duplicated east of Montmorency station on the Eltham side — where the butterfly habitat is located Transport Infrastructure Minister Jacinta Allan said the government had to act quickly to ensure it was following federal environmental legislation “We’re already hard at work delivering the Hurstbridge line duplication through this growing part of Melbourne and very soon residents will benefit from more frequent and reliable services,” she said is found only at several sites around Eltham and in isolated spots in Castlemaine until it was rediscovered in Eltham in 1986 said it was great news that it would be spared But he said had the government carried out proper environmental assessments before starting the project instead of relying on residents’ intervention “they wouldn’t have ended up in this awful mess with egg all over their faces “It’s appalling that local residents have had to step in and protect this crucial butterfly habitat when multiple Victorian state and federal government agencies should have been aware of it from the beginning The government counters that it had carried out all necessary environmental assessments and there was no sign of the butterfly before they were sighted in early 2021 The government says the revised design will not reduce the service frequency it originally promised: a train on average every seven minutes from Greensborough and every 10 minutes from Montmorency and Eltham This is due to additional signalling and power works that will now be rolled out Any changes to the cost of the works being carried out by an alliance of Acciona WSP and Metro Trains Melbourne will not be significant Major construction is to start early next year and will be finished in late 2022 The butterfly habitat will be fenced off while the works are under way Public Transport Users Association spokesman Daniel Bowen said the government had to ensure no services would be sacrificed “It certainly does compromise the duplication and they do need to make sure the rest of the project is optimised to reduce train delays,” he said The federal Environment Department said substantial civil or criminal penalties would apply to any person who carried out work that posed significant impact to a nationally endangered species without the proper approvals in place The Morning Edition newsletter is our guide to the day’s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. Sign up here Hundreds of metres of new railway tracks promised by the Andrews government in Melbourne\\u2019s north-east will no longer be built to save an endangered butterfly species The $530 million track duplication on the Hurstbridge line was before the 2018 state election Work started on the project late last year but was paused after a the endangered Eltham copper butterfly in remnant bushland near Montmorency station in January 950 metres of the rail line will no longer be duplicated east of Montmorency station on the Eltham side \\u2014 where the butterfly habitat is located \\u201CWe\\u2019re already hard at work delivering the Hurstbridge line duplication through this growing part of Melbourne and very soon residents will benefit from more frequent and reliable services,\\u201D she said instead of relying on residents\\u2019 intervention \\u201Cthey wouldn\\u2019t have ended up in this awful mess with egg all over their faces \\u201CIt\\u2019s appalling that local residents have had to step in and protect this crucial butterfly habitat \\u201CIt certainly does compromise the duplication and they do need to make sure the rest of the project is optimised to reduce train delays,\\u201D he said The Morning Edition newsletter is our guide to the day\\u2019s most important and interesting stories .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Advance Local Weather AlertsOn Saturday at 11:06 a.m EST an updated winter storm warning was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until Sunday at 7 a.m Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 8 inches "Plan on slippery road conditions," describes the weather service and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency." 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All rights reserved (About Us) The material on this site may not be reproduced except with the prior written permission of Advance Local Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site YouTube's privacy policy is available here and YouTube's terms of service is available here Ad Choices CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) Montmorency have responded to back-to-back defeats in the Melbourne Greyhounds Division 1 competition by breaking away in the second half to defeat North Heidelberg by 38 points at Shelley Street Reserve the Magpies kicked eight goals to three in a clinical final two quarters to claim a 15.14 (104) to 9.12 (66) triumph The ruck and midfielder paring of Flynn Riley and Nash Holmes starred for visitors in the win Riley did plenty of damage around the ground dominating in the contests and kicking the goal of the day in the final term to cap off a fantastic afternoon Holmes was great in the middle and lively inside forward 50 kicking two goals and acting as a playmaker dishing the footy to his teammates for set shots former Collingwood player Callum Brown excelled and played a crucial role for the winning side around the ground Jesse Tardio did his best work in the middle and out of the centre clearances also getting on the scoreboard to continue his excellent patch of form Brock Chircop proved to be the best Bulldog in the forward line kicking four majors in a match for the first time since Round 15 Immediately the tone was set for this intriguing matchup in the first quarter as neither team could create any free-flowing football to start the term But as Ayhan Bajramov slotted through Montmorency’s first of the afternoon his side starting to get on top in many facets of the game They had five out of the first six opportunities at goal however they were only able to capitalise on two of them North Heidelberg was able to hit back within a minute of the Magpies’ second thanks to a messy goal from Zane Souleiman the Bulldogs found more football around the ground with the game opening up in the latter stages of the quarter highlighted by a beautiful checkside kick in the forward pocket from North Heidelberg’s Thomas Rivis to make it a seven-point deficit for his side Montmorency would be the team to continue to generate opportunities for the remainder of the quarter but would only manage four more behinds to lead by 11 at the first break Nick Rutley’s men would carry their momentum from the previous term into the second courtesy of Blake Murphy who slotted through the opening two majors to put some scoreboard pressure on the home side Nash Holmes then kicked his second with another great goal from the pocket as his side were making the most of North Heidelberg errors inside their defensive 50 The Bulldogs didn’t allow the Magpies to run away with the game as they started to settle back into the match who converted a tough set shot on the boundary to cut the deficit back to 20 points despite Stefan Uzelac’s best efforts in defence for the Magpies and it would prove to be the case as on the cusp of half time leaving a 13-point margin for Jason Heatley’s men to chase in the second half North Heidelberg’s charge would carry into the third quarter in what was a brilliant start for the hosts Adam Giobbi found the big sticks before a third goal from Chircop suddenly saw the margin reduced to a single point as they closed in on their first lead of the afternoon But once Montmorency shook off the slow start to the term and started to get their hands on the football again They would generate multiple high-quality scoring opportunities with Bajramov’s major putting an end to a five-goal run from the Bulldogs The Magpies would then slot the next three majors of the term both through great play by the visitors as well as ill-discipline from a North Heidelberg side who could sense the game was slipping away from them Leading by 24 points at three quarter time Montmorency looked determined to put the game to bed as Flynn Riley produced a stellar goal on the run from the boundary inside the first 30 second of the last term Dylan Costantin put the final nail in the coffin with an excellent mark at the back of a pack A fourth Chircop major ended the Magpies’ goalscoring run but the away side were relentless in not allowing their opponents any room inside 50 to get good looks at goal with North Heidelberg unable to find the big sticks in their next four scoring shots Montmorency rounded out an impressive second half with two further majors to solidify a 38-point victory Structural works at the new Greensborough Station The second stage of the Hurstbridge Line Duplication will deliver further improvements less crowding on peak trains and better connections to public transport in Melbourne’s north east you would have noticed changes to the Greensborough We’re continuing with works to get your new stations and upgrades ready Some of these works will involve our crews working around the clock To enable us to get on with duplicating 3.5km of track on the Hurstbridge Line safely and efficiently from 8pm Friday 16 December to last service Sunday 18 December sections of the rail line will be closed rail replacement buses will stop at all stations between Heidelberg and Hurstbridge with construction taking place around the clock in Greensborough Montmorency and Diamond Creek to Wattle Glen the Victorian Government announced the Ruthven Street level crossing in Macleod will be removed by 2027 This will provide more benefits for local communities and a better transport network for all Victorians Removing this level crossing will make the area safer and prevent even longer boom gate down time when the Hurstbridge Line Duplication delivers more train services morning peak trains will run on average every: The project will also allow for 2 additional services from Hurstbridge during the morning peak Between Friday 16 December and Sunday 18 December we will work during the day and night along the rail corridor at Greensborough Montmorency and Diamond Creek to Wattle Glen to deliver a range of crucial works These will include continuing to fit out the new Greensborough Station earthworks and construction for the new Montmorency Station relocating and replacing electrical utilities underground and installing rail signalling equipment and structural steel support for overhead wires There will also be works at private pedestrian crossings in Diamond Creek Traffic management will be in place to ensure the safety of drivers and pedestrians As we near the opening of the new Greensborough and Montmorency stations in mid 2023 and duplication of the track there will be further periods of day and night works next year We will provide you with more detail about this closer to the time Buses replace trains on the Hurstbridge Line between Heidelberg and Hurstbridge stations from 8pm Friday 16 December to last service Sunday 18 December Visit the interactive disruptions map to find out about transport disruptions happening near you To enable construction works to safely take place there will be the following access changes at Greensborough Montmorency and Diamond Creek stations in December: Please see local signage in these areas for further details on additional bussing and detour information Please note these times are dependent on a variety of factors including weather and progress of works and are subject to change We are on track to deliver stage 1 of your new shared walking and cycling path Construction will begin early next year and stage 1 will be completed at the end of 2023 The 2km shared path will be built between Greensborough and Montmorency stations and provide safe and easy access between the 2 stations linking with the Plenty River Trail and station forecourts stage 2 of the path was announced which will connect Montmorency and Eltham the new path will provide the missing link between Eltham and Greensborough and will help connect communities – making getting to school or just going for a bike ride easier and safer for kids and families new landscaping will include a combination of native trees flowering plants and grasses to complement the character of the local area We will keep you updated as works progress Artist's impression – proposed artwork for the new Montmorency Station by acclaimed sculptor Robert Bridgewater We are excited to announce Robert Bridgewater as the winning sculptor behind the public artwork that will be installed at the new Montmorency Station in mid 2023 The sculpture is inspired by the Eltham Copper Butterfly wing and will be crafted using intricate and abstract representations of the Sweet Bursaria shrub and Notoncus ant which are essential to the butterfly’s lifecycle The cast iron sculpture will be left to rust naturally and turn a dark red colour to reference the agricultural heritage of the local area Community feedback helped shape the new public artwork locals including art students from Montmorency Secondary College and Eltham High School gained a deeper understanding about the planned sculpture at a virtual information session where they heard about the initial concepts of 4 shortlisted artists we surveyed the community about the desired look and feel of the sculpture Robert’s celebrated works have been displayed at solo exhibitions and prominent locations across Australia and he has completed a series of commissions including for the Grand Hyatt "It is hoped that over time the sculpture will become a cherished part of the Montmorency village experience." – Robert Bridgewater we worked with students from 6 primary schools in Greensborough Montmorency and Diamond Creek to create artwork for our project fences Students created hand painted works that were printed onto project fencing The artworks were inspired by native fauna local landscape as well as Indigenous concepts You can find the artworks on display at Para Road near Greensborough Station along Mayona Road in Montmorency and at the Diamond Creek Station car park Participating schools were Greensborough Primary School Diamond Creek East Primary School and Sacred Heart Primary School A local pumpkin hunt had children in the spooky spirit in October Families across Montmorency and Diamond Creek took part in the Halloween inspired event to promote shopping locally Upon finding all the pumpkin stickers in participating trader shop windows children collected a goodie bag made from compostable and biodegradable material to take home "It was great to see our traders get into the spirit of the spooky season and lots of kids and their families getting involved with our local event." – Yvette Stanfield and Anna Henderson Montmorency and Diamond Creek Traders Association buses replaced trains on the Hurstbridge Line between Macleod and Hurstbridge as we worked along the rail line from Greensborough to Montmorency and Diamond Creek to Wattle Glen a massive 600 tonne crane lifted the new bridge into place over the Plenty River in 2 sections – one weighing 65 tonnes and the other weighing 55 tonnes– to form the 50-metre structure A total of 46 precast panels were then installed We also worked on the new station concourse at Greensborough with the structure of the station now well underway Around 300 pieces of structural steel were installed Works to build the first platform for the new Montmorency Station have started and we’ve also been extending Platform 2 at Diamond Creek Station we are working closely with Banyule City Council and Nillumbik Shire Council to install approximately 65 nest boxes along the rail line from Greensborough to Montmorency and Diamond Creek to Wattle Glen to paint the nest boxes with Indigenous-inspired artwork The nest boxes will provide a home for local species while new vegetation planted as part of the project matures The size of the nest boxes varies depending on the species that will make each box home microbats and a range of birds are expected to move into these new homes The best way to stay up to date on the project is to: We wish everyone an enjoyable and safe holiday season as we go into the new year and prepare to complete the Hurstbridge Line Duplication in late 2023 Republican Linsey Rogers ran for treasurer in Montmorency County — and won as the only listed candidate, according to information posted on the county website Rogers also ran for school board in the Montmorency community of Atlanta — and won there finishing third out of three candidates for three board seats in the community in Michigan's northern Lower Peninsula The double victories for Rogers are now the subject of litigation They also came up at Friday's meeting of the Board of State Canvassers in Lansing where Assistant Attorney General Heather Meingast said the twin victories for Rogers appeared to be in violation of Michigan law related to incompatible public offices Meingast told board members they don't have jurisdiction to get involved in such an issue She advised the board to certify the Michigan election and allow the situation to be addressed elsewhere nobody can simultaneously hold two public offices that are deemed incompatible Montmorency Clerk Cheryl Neilsen said the current treasurer sued in Montmorency County Circuit Court over Rogers' double candidacy and lost The case is now before the Michigan Court of Appeals She declined to say whether she had made a determination about whether the two offices were incompatible but she addressed her double candidacies in an Oct Rogers said she's not convinced the two offices are incompatible her name should not have appeared twice on the county ballot Rogers said if the positions are found to be incompatible she is prepared to give up her school board position to serve as county treasurer State law says public offices are incompatible if one is subordinate to the other or if performing the duties of one public office can create a breach of duty related to the other public office Running for two incompatible offices could potentially disqualify a candidate from both "The two positions of Montmorency County treasurer and the Atlanta School Board of Education have not been proven to be incompatible," Rogers said on Facebook MIGOP: After Trump taps Hoekstra for ambassadorship, state Republicans will have to find new leadership again In a statement that didn't appear consistent with the rest of her Oct Rogers said in the same Facebook message that she had abandoned her candidacy for the school board even though her name would appear on the ballot Contact Paul Egan: 517-372-8660 or pegan@freepress.com Bicycle Network opened three new Parkiteer facilities as part of the Level Crossing Removal Project on Mt Derrimut Road and the Hurstbridge line duplication projects between October and December last year The opening of the Deer Park station saw the removal of the 68th level crossing at Mt Derrimut Road The station boasts an air-conditioned waiting room a multi-bay bus interchange and a 60-space Parkiteer facility (our largest yet) the new larger Parkiteer facility has been designed with dual entrances and exits to facilitate the flow of bike traffic during peak times New stations built at Greensborough and Montmorency and a 2km rail duplication of the track between them aim to reduce crowding on peak trains at these busy locations Both stations have a Parkiteer facility each offering a combined total of 52 secure bike parking stations A new shared user path will provide safe and easy access linking the Plenty River Trail and station forecourts The Parkiteer network is expected to grow and improve as transport projects and upgrades continue across Victoria New and upgraded Parkiteer facilities are planned at Glen Huntly Visit parkiteer.com.au to register and find your nearest available Parkiteer bike parking facility Parkiteer users must register for a home facility. Requests for access to any additional facilities will need to be sent via email to parkiteer@bicyclenetwork.com.au and are reviewed on a case-by-case basis Become a Member and help fund our advocacy work Or become our friend and subscribe to receive our fortnightly newsletter The Great Victorian Bike Ride is set to return in 2025 on 24–28 November offering an exciting new format while keeping the spirit of this beloved event alive Bicycle Network Memberships offer benefits to all kinds of riders The Peaks Challenge Ride2School fundraiser is on again for this year's epic event on Sunday 9 March The City of Adelaide will undertake a speed limit review to understand the need for reducing speeds to support business and residents and create a safer city environment Work on the much-anticipated $38.9 million Sydney Harbour Bridge ramp upgrade has begun the bike lane will link the country's most famous bridge to the bike network in Milsons Point we launched our Affiliate Membership program specially designed for cycling groups and clubs Orange in New South Wales is in line for a nice new stretch of bike path one that will expand the off-road network and improve access to schools Work has kicked off on a key Canberra bike route setting the wheels in motion for safer and more pleasant journeys through the city’s northern suburbs In a submission to the federal government’s draft National Urban Policy Bicycle Network and seven other Australian bicycle organisations have called for active transport infrastructure funding to be increased to 10% of federal transport investment Many of our best bike journeys are along coastlines or up and down the creeks and rivers that meet the sea But with rising sea levels some of this vital infrastructure is at threat of inundation erosion and from changes in groundwater chemistry Montmorency 1 were at their magnificent best in the Heidelberg Golf Club Division 1 women’s Grand Final breaking the game open in the second half to defeat Banyule by 28 points at Preston City Oval The Magpies were the team to beat all season with just one loss in the 2023 campaign and it was clear to see why after half time with a five-goal to two second half securing a 6.13 (49) to 3.3 (21) triumph While it proved to be a strong performance Montmorency were still in a vulnerable position at the main break kicking just one goal from 10 scoring shots Their opponents in Banyule only managed six scoring shots for the day themselves but it was a more than respectable effort for a side that was promoted to the top flight after Round 4 and held their own throughout the season to reach their first Grand Final Emily Beanland was simply incredible for the premiers and was rewarded with the best on ground medal Her efforts in the ruck gave the Magpies midfielders every chance of surging forward while her marking ability also standing out Madeline Gallagher had an excellent performance all around the ground as did Grace Robinson who finished as the only multiple goalkicker for the afternoon with two majors Heidi Cummins held her own in the ruck despite Beanland’s hit outs to advantage while Candice Dyson was busy in the midfield and had an outstanding work ethic Olivia Perillo also had some great moments and was one of Banyule’s most lively performers in the decider Both sides were desperate to be the first to notch up a score and after some strong attacking pressure from Montmorency they would be the ones to find the big sticks first courtesy of Grace Robinson The Magpies dominated territory but only managed that one goal for the term with a behind from Banyule on the siren seeing the margin stick to seven points at quarter time Montmorency continued to create opportunities but it was apparent that their accuracy on goal was letting them down the Bears capitalised as Brieanna Musgrave who was coming off a four-goal performance in last week’s preliminary final took advantage of a free kick to kick her side’s first for the match The contest swung back in Montmorency’s favour but their finishing left a lot to be desired as they closed out the term with a run of five straight behinds It was enough to push their lead to eight points by half time but it left the door ajar for Banyule to keep things competitive coming out of the main break it looked as though the minor premiers’ inaccuracy would come back to haunt them as Banyule’ Samantha Temple nailed a set shot five minutes into the quarter which reduced the margin to two points But the Bears couldn’t gather any momentum from the goal and it would prove to be the closest they got to the Magpies for the rest of the match Montmorency quickly regained control but again could only find one more behind to go out to 1.10 for the game the minor premiers finally created some scoreboard pressure with majors thanks to Georgia Thomson and Chiara Scuderi within the space of a minute taking their advantage out to 15 points at three quarter time The final term started with Grace Robinson running hard with the footy inside 50 before her shot just missed to the right for another Montmorency behind as goals from Shelby Coall and Taylah Harris all but sewed up the match six minutes into the quarter The scoring dried up through the middle patches of the term but with a 28-point advantage they didn’t put their heads down and were able to produce some scoring chances late in the game highlighted by Olivia Perillo who kicked a nice goal But it was the minor premiers who had the final say as Grace Robinson strolled through and delivered her second and the Magpies sixth goal of the game ensuring the premiership cup would be heading to Montmorency Park in 2023 ATLANTA — Michelle Haren — hair tied back in a kerchief apron on — stood behind the counter at the Willows Cafe in downtown Atlanta on Wednesday and welcomed a small but steady flow of lunchtime regulars She answered quick when asked to name the best part of doing business in Atlanta a community of 576 people along M-32 in the heart of Montmorency County “It’s a slow go,” Haren said And that might just sum up the state of Montmorency County’s economy chugging along with high unemployment and growing poverty and a bevy of leaders working to recruit new investment “I think there’s a lot going on,” said Brian Bartosh president of the Hillman Area Chamber of Commerce “It’s been going on for a couple years While Presque Isle and Alcona counties occasionally dip among the worst counties in the state for unemployment Montmorency County consistently ranks in the bottom 10 (Alpena County usually has a middling rate) Montmorency County’s unemployment rate sat at 8% compared to 7% across all of Northeast Michigan and 6% statewide The latest Kids Count Data Book showed that while childhood poverty ticked up only slightly in Alpena County between 2017 and 2022 and declined in Presque Isle and Alcona counties in that time it hiked 6.5 percentage points in Montmorency County “I think that what happened is that we kind of got caught in a rut president of the Atlanta Area Chamber of Commerce and secretary of the Briley Township Planning Commission A number of trends are working against the county While Census Data shows Northeast Michigan’s population declined about 5% between 2010 and 2022 and grew about 1% statewide in that time Montmorency County’s population shrank nearly 7% in those years while about 26% of all Michiganders and 39% of Northeast Michiganders are 60 or older 43% of Montmorency County residents are 60 or older Montmorency County’s most populous community noted no interstates connect Montmorency County to downstate population centers communities on the I-75 corridor are doing very well,” Post said It’s all two-lane roads to even get here I imagine that probably hinders some of it.” Federal data shows Montmorency County’s biggest industry is real estate accounting for a third of the county’s economic output as low housing supply drives up the cost of homes People selling their homes and the agents who help them are making money “Real estate’s not gonna cure us that’s for sure,” Kennedy said ‘JOBS AND HOUSING ARE HAND-IN-HAND’ Montmorency County has a lot going for it that makes it ripe for development modern sewer and water infrastructure that can hook up just about any business “plus a lot of land that’s inexpensive,” said Bartosh while state data shows all of Northeast Michigan’s labor force — a measure of people either working or looking for work — grew by 9% between July 2020 and last month Montmorency County’s labor force grew 16% in that time And officials across the county have done many things to try to make sure those people have jobs to fill The primary focus across the county has been housing because “we don’t have nowhere near enough of it,” said Kennedy “If we’re gonna create these jobs we have to have a place to put these people,” Kennedy said “Jobs and housing are hand-in-hand right now.” So officials everywhere are rezoning areas for housing and working to entice developers to build it Habitat for Humanity Northeast Michigan has partnered with Hillman on a five-year plan to build as many as 50 homes on nearly 20 acres in the village and government officials working on economic development also partners with schools to offer scholarships for trades training and partners with Michigan Works said his village offers a revolving loan fund for startups officials created an industrial area readymade for business investment and are working to recruit even small operations “Twenty to 40 jobs in a small town is a lot,” Kennedy said It wasn’t immediately clear Wednesday what the county government does for economic development The phone number listed on the county’s website for the Montmorency County Economic Development Corp A message sent to the email address for that outfit bounced back as invalid chairman of the Montmorency County Board of Commissioners did not respond to a message seeking comment Multiple officials said Montmorency County residents need to step up Many businesses throughout the county need help but struggle to get anyone to apply Officials said the county will continue to build a business-friendly environment and work to market itself to investors and potential future residents “We don’t wanna become a city,” Atlanta’s Kennedy said Hinkley can be reached at 989-354-3112 or jhinkley@thealpenanews.com 4 (DHD4) meeting will be held on May 20 at 10 a.m Chaos reigns in The Serpent Queen‘s Season 2 finale episode “All Saints Day,” and we have an exclusive first look at the drama unfolding ahead of the episode’s arrival on Friday The episode will follow how Catherine’s (Samantha Morton) actions lead to chaos and bloodshed The finale explores whether or not she can prevent a total war from being unleashed or if it is out of her control In the sneak peek clip, above, Catherine and Montmorency (Alexandre Willaume) have a candid conversation by the fire “Once Edith ascends to the power I have granted her As viewers will recall, Catherine granted Edith (Isobel Jesper Jones) a certain level of power in the previous installment Montmorency confirms that “perhaps” Edith will burn the country to the ground “but I cannot sanction her death.” Catherine understands this though seems like the younger generation is determined to f**k things up in their own way.” “So what happens now?” Catherine wonders aloud I would preserve what I know to be good in you and I would take you the f**k away from here,” Montmorency says “Retire from court together,” Catherine remarks will you consider it?” Thinking over his words and don’t miss the finale episode when it arrives on Starz Sign Up where a body was found in a property on the street.Credit: Joe Armao Police have launched a murder investigation into the death of a man at Montmorency in Melbourne's north-east The 47-year-old's body was found by his estranged wife at his Wilson Avenue home just after 4pm on Friday The former prison guard had reportedly been stabbed but a post-mortem will find out how he died A police spokeswoman said while the exact cause of death was yet to be determined it was being treated as suspicious and investigated by the homicide squad Police cordoned off part of the street yesterday while investigations were ongoing Officers used torches to inspect under cars parked on the street They spent the night searching the area for more information An Ambulance Victoria spokeswoman confirmed paramedics were called to the scene about 4pm Police have launched a murder investigation into the death of a man at Montmorency in Melbourne's north-east The 47-year-old's body was found by his estranged wife at his Wilson Avenue home just after 4pm on Friday An Ambulance Victoria\\u00A0spokeswoman\\u00A0confirmed paramedics were called to the scene about 4pm MONTMORENCY’S house price record has been smashed with the $2.35 million sale of a ripper pad in the suburb’s ‘million-dollar lane’ After four out-of-area buyers made offers on 14 Ripper St the luxurious new house was snatched by a local family who “came out of the blue” The four-bedroom house with a pool has overtaken the $2 million benchmark achieved two years ago by its “million-dollar lane” neighbour at 12 Ripper St Jellis Craig Eltham director Scott Nugent said he had been confident lavish No despite Melbourne’s cooling market conditions RELATED: Montmorency street’s ripper run could see another $2 million sale Montmorency luxury home snatches seven-figure sum in suburb’s second highest sale The kitchen includes stone benchtops and a butler’s pantry “This house is in a tightly-held pocket and then there’s its sheer size with floor-to-ceiling windows and built around the backyard and pool,” he said “This is what makes it the best house in Montmorency.” The offers Mr Nugent received over the five-week selling campaign were all from families and within its $2.275-$2.5 million price guide which he believed was a sign of confidence in a quality product “These houses are covering new ground and there is certainly demand and competition for them,” he said “Local builders and families are now contacting me Floor-to-ceiling windows are throughout the deluxe pad MORE: Montmorency home could break suburb’s $2 million sales record Little known home town of Montmorency named as Top 10 suburb for 2017 The contemporary residence offered 472sq m of living space over two levels with floor-to-ceiling windows a gas log fireplace and a luxury kitchen with a butler’s pantry The 895sq m block included a covered deck and solar-heated pool The record-breaking sale was just the beginning for the once barely-known suburb “This is just the start of more $2 million plus sales to come.” The northeastern middle-ring suburb’s median house price has skyrocketed 60.7 per cent over the past five years to hit $890,000 SUBURB PROFILE: MONTMORENCY third parties have written and supplied the content and we are not responsible for it completeness or 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Crews have started a six-week construction blitz to deliver new Greensborough and Montmorency stations and finish laying and connecting 3.5 kilometres of track and signalling along the Hurstbridge Line as work progresses on the Hurstbridge Line Duplication More than 1000 workers will be working around the clock to complete the works with the new stations set to open by the end of April The project will make way for a new timetable on the Hurstbridge line coming into effect from mid-2023 – with the duplicated line allowing trains to run every seven minutes from Greensborough 10 minutes from Montmorency and Eltham and 20 minutes from Diamond Creek Wattle Glen and Hurstbridge during the morning peak modern stations at Greensborough and Montmorency will have better facilities for passengers including better weather protection safer connections to the surrounding area and improved all abilities access to meet the community’s needs A new walking and cycling path will be built between the two stations by the end of the year making it easier for people to exercise and commute – and will connect to the Plenty River Trail with a new pedestrian crossing south of Greensborough Station Platform 2 at Diamond Creek Station will also be upgraded during the construction blitz and a new signalised pedestrian crossing behind Diamond Valley College will be built making getting to and from school safer for students While works are happening, buses will replace trains on sections of the Hurstbridge line. Express buses will run between Eltham and Parliament during weekday morning peak. Commuters are encouraged to plan ahead and allow extra travel time. For more info and to plan your journey, visit ptv.vic.gov.au.  Transport and Infrastructure minister Jacinta Allan said buillding these new stations and duplicating the Hurstbridge line would provide more capacity for passengers during peak hours “These upgrades will create more efficient train pathways on what is already a bottleneck in Melbourne’s north-east,” she said we’re homing in on two major topics: Tunnels and Cybersecurity Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) crews have discovered an "abundance of hidden treasures and trinkets" beneath the surface in Melbourne’s east.. Inland Rail has revealed the latest designs for the two Hume Freeway sites and the Marchbanks Road bridge replacement in.. All content published on this site is the property of Prime Creative Media going to primary school at St Francis Xavier climbing the NETJA tennis sections slowly over the years Megan and Claire(Absent) were joined by the delightful and strong Jasmine and together they set themselves the goal to win the section Even as young as 10 these girls had their eyes on the prize – they wanted to get into Section 1 a well deserved win and good luck for the Spring season in Section 1 Play Time to start or restart your basketball journey as well as viewing all  Basketball Victoria programs Getting involved in the sport off the court can happen in a variety of ways Find what’s best for you here.  Competitions Basketball Victoria run a number of leagues as well as tournaments and school competitions each and every year Browse our various competitions here to learn more High Performance Wanting to learn more about our High Performance Pathway or keen to see some familiar names that have gone through it Resources Hub Our Resources HUB provides subject specific resources for associations About Basketball Victoria has a long-standing history of success across 90 years of operation Learn more about us or contact us for further assistance Servicing the local need for elite coaching and development within Melbourne’s North-East corridor the Montmorency Hub will join our High Performance Hub pathway that spans both Metropolitan Melbourne and Regional Victoria to be located at the newly redeveloped five-court Montmorency Stadium WNBL superstar and multiple national championship winning state coach Sam Thornton Awarded the Betty Watson Medal in 1993 as Victoria’s most outstanding female player and inducted into the Basketball Victoria Wall of Fame in 1996 Thornton has been an incredible contributor to both Victorian and Australian basketball across her playing and coaching career and is excited to return to coaching elite junior athletes “I’ve loved being involved in junior development for many years progressing through the elite junior pathway culminating with successful campaigns coaching Vic Metro teams,” Thornton said “I was delighted to learn that BV were extending the Hub program into my neighbourhood “Having the Montmorency Stadium as our base is a great coup as our area has significant links with large local clubs with the national championship winning Victoria Metropolitan 2018 Under-16 Girls “As a sport we always need to extend the net wide and opening a hub in our north-east corridor will enable more basketballers to access this elite pathway.” Thornton said she’s keen to hit the court and help our athletes make their way back on court following this year’s lockdowns “I’m looking forward to the early morning sessions!,” she said “Most of our athletes have had an extended break from accessing coaching and training facilities – it will be special being back on the pine “The Hubs are a vital part of the elite pathway and enables more athletes to experience a program where they will be challenged to be their best – I can’t wait to get started.” Basketball Victoria CEO Nick Honey said having a coach of Thornton’s calibre want to join our High Performance Hubs is an amazing outcome and one that will benefit the community greatly “We’re extremely fortunate to have a Basketball Victoria Wall of Fame member in Sam Thornton willing to coach the new Montmorency High Performance Hub,” Thornton said “She has been extraordinary in her time across Victorian and Australian basketball and her expertise will help push the next generation of North-East athletes to new heights “The Montmorency Hub will add further opportunities for players and coaches alike to develop in an especially with the challenges of the last two years has been an enormous undertaking by our High Performance staff and I’d like to thank them for their hard work in this space.” Traralgon and Wyndham as part of our High Performance Hub Program which has been brought to life by a $5m contribution from the Victorian State Government Athlete intake for the 2021/2022 State Development Program will be conducted once we can return to indoor competition and training following the lockdown Athletes are then allocated to the Hub closest to their residential address and to best meet their schooling requirements.