News - Pakenham Officer - 22nd December 2016

Connecting people & communities PAKENHAM OFFICER Thursday, 22 December, 2016

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By Aneeka Simonis A FORMER serviceman who volunteers time to play Santa over the Christmas period has found himself victim to a callous, debilitating crime days out from the big day.

Mick Page, a Pakenham CFA volunteer who was honoured with the National Medal earlier this year, had his work trailer stolen from his home on Saturday 17 December.

More than a dozen expensive electric tools and hand tools were stolen from the trailer, found dumped in vacant Solid Drive land not long after it was pinched.

Mick, 54, has to work over the Christmas break, and is now in the unenviable position of having to quickly replace all of his stolen tools to get on with his job.

“It's frustrating ... how can they do this a week before Christmas?” Mick said.

Mick, who also served 10 years in the navy, gets dressed up in Santa’s big red suit and hops onto Pakenham’s fire truck to spread cheer throughout the community over the Christmas period.

In fact, he was out spreading some Christmas cheer when his trailer was stolen.

A neighbour told Mick they called Crime Stoppers to report the crime, but police were not available to come down.

“We live in a really quiet court. No one comes down here. The neighbours are shocked,” he said.

The trailer was stolen from Mick’s Adam Court, Pakenham home, at 1.17am on Saturday 17 December.

It was found dumped on the vacant block off Pakenham Road, missing all of Mick’s expensive tools including his cordless drills, cordless grinder, vacuum blower and nail gun.

Mick was awarded the National Medal after 20 years’ service with the CFA and 10 years’ service in the navy at a presentation in Pakenham in October this year.

He said the crime won’t stifle his Christmas spirit, with several more Santa runs pencilled in to his schedule.

Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Police found the trailer dumped in Solid Drive, Pakenham, with items strewn across the vacant block.

Mick Page with his trailer after it was located by police.

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Man charged with drug offences A PAKENHAM man was charged with drug and weapons offences following a search warrant executed by police last week.

Several others are likely to be charged on summons with drug offences.

On Friday 16 December, police swooped on a Howie Road, Pakenham, home after securing a search warrant.

They charged a 38-year-old Pakenham man with possession of amphetamines and possessing a firearm as a prohibited person.

He was bailed to appear at the Dandenong Magistrates' Court on Thursday 22 December.

Police said others were interviewed and will likely be charged on drug offences.

Assaulted with strange ‘message’ Group manager Andrew Watson, regional director Cath Anderson with Minister for Suburban Development Lily D'Ambrosio and paramedic Kim at the under-construction ambulance station in Pakenham.

More ambos for town

By Aneeka Simonis PAKENHAM is due to get a second ambulance station, bringing more paramedics to the fast-growing suburb.

The location of the new station is yet to be announced.

Minister for Suburban Development Lily D’Ambrosio said $1.1 million has been allocated to purchase land for the state-of-the-art station.

It was put to Ms D’Ambrosio that

vacant land next in Pakenham’s emergency services hub on the Princes Highway would be a suitable site for the town’s second ambulance station.

She did not rule out the option, but said those decisions would be made by Minister for Ambulance Services Jill Hennessy.

The site is expected to be identified in the next 12 months, and construction would begin soon after.

Pakenham’s existing ambulance sta-

tion in Main Street is currently under construction.

The station’s 34 ambos are part way through phase 2 of the $1.4 million relocation project, to upgrade the site in operation since the late 1960s.

The station is serviced by two 24/7 ambulances.

Ambulance Victoria Regional Director Cath Anderson said the new station in Pakenham would improve response times.

In 2015-’16, paramedics got to 62.3 per cent of Code 1 call-outs in under the 15-minute benchmark time period.

Similar response time averages were recorded in 2014-’15.

Five other stations will be built under the $8.5 million Growth Areas Infrastructure Contributions (GAIC) fund.

Mernda, Taylors Lakes, Wyndham Vale, Melton and Craigieburn will also get new ambulance stations under the growth funding.

POLICE are investigating a bizarre assault in the doorway of a Pakenham victim’s home.

At about 5.25pm on Sunday 18 December, a 53-year-old Pakenham man responded to knocking at his Naples Way front door.

He was met by a Pacific Islander male aged in his 20s, who told the victim “I have a message for you” before punching the victim in the head.

Police said the offender did not try to get into the Pakenham man’s house, instead he walked back to a readied getaway car and drove away.

Police said the offender was wearing a black hoodie, and was seen leaving the scene in a silver Mazda.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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Disabled parking dispute

By Aneeka Simonis AN ONGOING dispute about disabled parking at a Pakenham childcare centre has ended in one parent reportedly abusing another in front of children.

A senior staff member at Time 4 Tots in Pakenham has been the subject of ongoing frustration among parents for allegedly parking in a disabled car spot without the proper permits.

Parents said they had raised the issue with management in the past, and that nothing had been done as it was a private car park.

But an aggressive outburst involving two parents has jolted the

centre into action.

On Friday 9 December, a parent with a legitimate disabled parking permit was forced to double park behind a staff member using the disabled spot without a permit.

Her car blocked another parent’s in, and when she emerged from the centre with her child to leave, an argument broke out.

The abusive father’s child was also present.

The parent wrote to Time 4 Tots, detailing the incident.

She claimed the angry father told her she was a “horrible parent” and threatened to reverse into her car.

“This man has belittled myself

and my family and intimated me in front of my daughter who attends kinder with his son,” she said.

“This behaviour is not acceptable.

“No parent deserves to feel this way in front of her child, and no child deserves to see their parent abused in this manner ... nor does the other child deserve to see their father disrespect another person in this manner.”

She urged the centre to make sure the parking spot was available to legitimate permit holders.

Time 4 Tots’ Tad Merry said the centre was aware of the incident, and had advised staff would be strictly forbidden from parking in the disabled spot without the correct permits.

“We have issued a notice to all staff in respect to parking, in particular noting that parking in the disabled areas without an appropriate permit is strictly forbidden,” he said.

“We will also be issuing a notice to all families on Monday reflecting the same message with regards to the disabled parking spaces, including that we understand that parking can be a challenge with two active business in the complex and encourage all of our families to show each other the appropriate respect when entering and leaving the car park area.”

The centre shares a car park with a bulk-billing medical centre, St Antony Medical Centre and Dental Clinic.

Time 4 Tots have warned staff that parking in the disabled parking spot is strictly forbidden following the recent altercation between parents.

Eggs smashed and the pizza till emptied

By Alana Mitchelson A PAKENHAM pizza shop was broken into overnight after a group of offenders hurled eggs at its windows.

Four offenders threw eggs at the shop front windows along Cameron Way, off Racecourse Road, before burgling Mumma G’s Pizza, about 11.45pm on Thursday 15 December.

A nearby shop owner told the Gazette he counted five dozen egg cartons squashed on the pavement when he arrived at work on Friday morning.

Mumma G’s Pizza shop owner Chris Iskaf said an amount of money had been stolen from the till.

“We found a nice big pile of eggs in the middle of our store this morning,” he said.

“They threw all these egg shells at the windows before smashing through the door, and then they smashed eggs inside, so I’d assume they were young.

“But they were smart. They knew what they were doing because they were wearing gloves.”

A female, described as having a small build, entered the premises by smashing the front glass door and exited via the back door. It is understood the offenders also attempted to break into a few surrounding stores but they were unsuccessful.

Police were investigating the incident and were in the process of reviewing CCTV footage that captured the burglary.

Mr Iskaf said he and his staff had been sweeping up egg shells and glass all morning. After clearing the mess, the owners opened the pizza shop about noon Friday for business as usual.

"We have such an amazing community here and they have rallied behind us 150 per cent after what happened to us, we just cannot believe it," Mr Iskaf's wife Georgina said.

"We had one of the busiest nights on Friday since we started trading and we feel like we owe it all to the community, especially the people who are part of the Pakenham Pay It Forward Facebook page.

"We have been involved with the page for just over a year now, offering meals for families every fortnight, but never could we have imagined the kind of support we've received from them over the past few days. It literally brings me to tears."

Anyone with any information has been urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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Countdown to decision

By Cam Lucadou-Wells

John Foy will learn the fate of his home and wildlife lake within days. 162598 acquisition by the shortage of soccer fields in the municipality’s north, as well as joining it to the next-door Narre Warren North Reserve.

It also has plans to build the “missing link” in a trail between Frog Hollow Reserve and Lysterfield Lake.

The trail section would follow Eumemmerring Creek bisecting the property.

Mr Foy said he has had the looming acquisition “hanging over my head”

for close to a decade.

Yet he said he and neighbouring residents were “ill prepared” for the final act due to Casey delaying its release of the full details of its plans.

It was not until days before the hearing that Mr Foy learnt of the plotted destruction of the house, garden and lake.

Had they known of the scale of the project, more neighbours would have objected, Mr Foy said.

Picture: CAM LUCADOU-WELLS “The council secrecy is the big issue and they’re well known for it.

They’re things I should have told the (panel) hearing.”

Casey statutory planning manager Duncan Turner said publicly exhibited information had included reference to “the future expansion of district leisure and sporting facilities”, as well as the shared user path link.

The owners of the property, owners and occupiers of surrounding land

were notified of the amendment’s exhibition in writing, Mr Turner said.

From legal advice, Mr Foy believes there’s no point trying to appeal the panel decision if it goes against him.

Appeals rarely win, he was told.

He has no plans of where to move instead. Despite the lawful compensation he’d receive, no place would replicate his home.

“Besides, I haven’t lost this battle yet.”

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COULD there be a Christmas miracle in store for Narre Warren North’s John Foy? In days, Planning Panels Victoria member Con Tsotsoros is expected to rule on whether Casey Council can compulsorily acquire Mr Foy’s 34acre home, garden and habitat lake for a three-pitch soccer reserve.

Mr Foy, 78, objects to the proposal - not least the access road that would plough through his house, hundreds of native plantings and the sanctuary for all sorts of wildlife that he’s created over the past 35 years.

He wishes that Mr Tsotsoros - who held the one-day hearing at Casey Civic Centre on 1 December - had ventured up the road to see the persuasive splendours of the property first-hand.

“How can you make a decision without visiting the property, to see the work that I’ve done?

“I think it’s a terrible waste of a good house, for a start.”

Besides, he lists several varieties of frogs and water birds, including the scarse freckled duck and the shoveller that have lived here.

This spring, Pacific Black ducks raised offspring in nesting boxes on the lake’s island and venture via Mr Foy’s network of frog ponds to Eumemmerring Creek.

Scores of ibis at a time, gang gang cockatoos, kangaroos, honey-eaters, robin red-breasts, blue wreens and copperhead snakes have been sighted since Mr Foy transformed bare paddocks and a tiny billabong.

Mr Foy is pretty happy with his handiwork, though he wishes he made the lake even larger.

“It’s the only thing I wished I had have done.”

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COLES stores in the Cranbourne area will be fast-tracking the Christmas shopping experience by opening 30 extra checkouts every single day up to Christmas Day. The supermarket will be providing 290 extra shifts to their staff in the days before Christmas so shoppers have access to registers on the

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The extra shopping lanes will be open from Monday December 19 and will remain open until Saturday 24 December.

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The other major recurring themes that were discussed by survey respondents touched on themes of government accountability, environment and connectedness within communities.

The top 10 recurring themes in the survey responses were: A safe place; An inclusive place; A thriving place; A place with a great natural environment; A family-friendly place; A well-connected place; A place with opportunities; A balanced approach to growth; A transparent and accountable council; and A healthy place.

The results from the Casey Next Survey will be used by City of Casey Council to inform their view of the local government policy they create and form the basis of their next four-year plan.

“Council is now better informed about the community’s priorities, their expectations of council and what their ideas and hopes are for the future of Casey,” Mayor Sam Aziz said.

Cr Aziz said thanks to the success of the survey, the community can expect more chances to directly engage with council vision and direction.

“Casey Next allowed council to test the principles of its refreshed Community Engagement Strategy,” he said.

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SAFETY, inclusivity and thriving activity; these are what the people of Casey want according to the results of the massive Casey Next survey conducted by council.

In the largest community engagement survey undertaken by the City of Casey Council, Casey Next asked more than 3600 Casey residents ‘What’s next for the City of Casey?’

The survey, conducted between July and September this year, aimed to gauge what residents wanted for the rapidly expanding area and the results have been released.

According to the survey, the residents and people of Casey had a safer community at the top of their priorities.

The survey showed that all age groups had safety as the most important area of improvement across the municipality, with 29 to 58-year-olds the most concerned.

Results showed people want improvements to Casey that would see more police on the streets and harsher penalties for vandalism and graffiti.

People also called for more CCTV cameras in public spaces, more opportunities for work or learning for vulnerable groups in the community, cleaner streets, and more neighbourhood watch groups.

An inclusive place was the second highest recurring theme in the survey responses and showed to be particularly important to people aged 19 to 28 and 59 to 68.

Survey responses showed that people in Casey want to see more inclusivity across a range of diversity groups including age, sexuality, religion, race, ethnicity, income and ability.

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By Cam Lucadou-Wells TWO Narre Warren youth have received Gold Duke of Edinburgh Awards from state Governor Linda Dessau.

Asini De Rosairo, 16, and Emily Di

Carlo, 19, were among 73 Victorians to receive the award on 3 December.

The pair are current and past students of St Margaret’s School.

Asini, as part of the award’s community service component, was a tutor and

ran a residential project in Tasmania.

She said she learnt the importance of perseverance, gratitude and social responsibility.

Meanwhile, Emily created a Share The Love project dedicated to making

the world “a little happier”.

The award’s Victorian chief executive Anoushka Gungadin said the participants gained ‘real world’ knowledge and essential life skills as future leaders.

“We are very proud of our Gold

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“They have worked extremely hard for this award and we are optimistic about their future, with such a high percentage of awardees gaining confidence in their job prospects.”

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The new seven-storey hospital that’s due to open in late 2017 is visibly changing the skyline of the outer south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne and it’s changing the community’s expectations of health and hospital care with new services soon to be available close to home.

St John of God Berwick Hospital Director of Mission Rhonda O’Connor has spent much of the last year visiting schools, service clubs and church groups and has heard first-hand what the new hospital will mean to the communities of Casey and Cardinia.

“There is a great sense of excitement, relief and security in knowing that our aging community can have access to great healthcare, close to their loved ones, in the community where they belong,” Rhonda said.

“Until now families have had to make choices about whether to undertake or continue chemotherapy treatments or they have delayed surgery because travelling to inner-city Melbourne puts so much strain on budgets or disruption to their families.

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The hospital’s development program has used the tagline ‘Care closer to home’ which Rhonda said translates in the eyes of community members as ‘Relief, support, care, nurture, timely treatment and speedy recovery without the stress of the added impact on families’.

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are finally getting the services we need that have been long overdue. 2017 will be an exciting year as we open the doors to the new facility and we look forward to delivering our new hospital to the community next year.”

The new $120 million facility will see the introduction of new services and the expansion of all services currently offered at the St John of God Berwick Hospital’s Gibb Street location.

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Casey crime up

By Victoria Stone-Meadows

Above: Marantha student Riley Munday meets Robert and Paulo Sergio.

Left: Brooke Medlin, Ruby Cook and Amelia Hutchinson take a selfie with Brazilian soccer star Fabio.

Soccer stars share mad skills

By Cam Lucadou-Wells SOME of Brazil’s finest soccer players shared their immense skills and exuberance in a sports clinic at Maranatha Christian School, Doveton.

As part of the Tour of Hope, former World Cup members such as Mineiro, Elivelton, Paulo Sergio, Fabio, Felipe, Lamartine and Robert told students

what it was like to be idolised as national heroes.

The players performed soccer tricks, posed for photos and autographs, much to the awe of staff and students, Maranatha principal William Jackson said.

“It was definitely a day for all to remember and there were many high fives and laughs among staff, students and players.”

LATEST crime statistics show an overall increase of 17 per cent in the number of offences between September 2015 and 2016 across the Casey municipality.

The City of Casey saw the largest increase in abduction and related offences and justice procedures.

Abduction and related offences are crimes that include abduction, false imprisonment, slavery and sexual servitude or any crime that hinders a person’s personal movement or freedom.

From September 2015 to September 2016, the City of Casey saw a 70 per cent increase in these types of crime per 100,000 of the population.

With an offender number of 49 over the 12 month period to September 2016, a person is abducted or held against their will in the City of Casey at a rate of almost one a week.

Justice procedures includes crimes that hinder the justice system such as escaping from custody, failing to appear in court and resisting or hindering an officer had a 208 per cent increase across the population.

Other types of crime that increased in Casey over 12 months are theft by deception, burglary and break and enter, arson, robbery, and homicide and related offences.

Statistics from the Crime Statistics Agency of Victoria show that while the City of Casey has had an increase in crime overall, it is not the most crime-ridden area in the state.

The top five local government areas for increases in crime over 12 months are Melbourne, Latrobe, Yarra, Horsham, and Greater Dandenong.

However, the crime stats do show some areas of crime across Casey have fallen including government regula-

tory offences falling over 60 per cent across the area.

Government regulatory offences include crimes related to betting and gaming, liquor and tobacco licensing, pornography and censorship, intellectual property, and prostitution.

Another area where crime has fallen in Casey is the cultivation and manufacture of drugs, with a fall of about 50 per cent from September 2015 to 2016.

Victoria Police Superintendent for Southern Metro Region Paul Hollowood said the figures reflected the trend in increased police reporting of various types of crime.

“Much of the increased offending centres upon vehicle crime such as theft of and theft from vehicles that are primarily used in respect to the commission of secondary crime including robbery, burglary, theft, and arson,” he said.

“Much of the assault, abduction, stalking and harassment relate to family violence incidents.”

“We’ve had a zero tolerance approach to family violence which is reflected in the rise in justice procedures and breach of orders offences.”

Superintendent Hollowood also said the increase in crime figures could also be attributed to the high number of police and more active duties over the last 12 months in Casey.

“The increase in recorded crime is also attributable to increased police activity, particularly by our local Criminal Investigation Unit, Divisional Response Unit and the Southern Metro Region Crime Team who are undertaking a broad range of targeted investigations into criminal groups,” he said.

Statistics from across the state show that crime committed by youth

offenders under the age of 18 is quite low; this trend reflects trends reported in the News on 8 December.

Crime Statistics Agency Chief Statistician Fiona Dowsley said that the majority of offenders were adults.

“In the year to September 2016, only 12 per cent of offenders were aged between 10 and 17, and more than half of all offenders were aged between 18 and 34,” she said.

However, Shadow Minister for Police Ed O’Donohue sees the increase in crime in the City of Casey as a direct result of mismanagement by the current premier.

“These statistics just confirm what every resident in Casey already knows,” he said.

“That our community has become less safe under Daniel Andrews with home invasions, carjackings, drive-by shootings and gangs such as Apex running amok.”

Mr O’Donohue called on the Andrews Government to take a tougher stance on crime to prevent the rates climbing any higher.

“Under Daniel Andrews the justice system is in crisis due to weak sentencing, watered down bail laws, repeal of move on laws, cuts to frontline police and closure of police stations,” he said.

Superintendent Hollowood meanwhile urged people to take care over the Christmas break and warned everyone to ensure their security measures were up to scratch.

“The important message is that as we move into the traditional holiday period, unattended houses and businesses can become easy targets for criminals,” he said.

“It is important that adequate security precautions are taken if you are away from your vehicle, home or business.”

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By Narelle Coulter THE Barlow family from Cockatoo are hoping for a cool Christmas Day, so they can all don their snug, festive-themed jumpers without sweltering.

The Christmas mad family are the winners of the Gazette’s festive image competition.

Mum Jodie bought the endearing jumpers, reminiscent of a Bridget Jones movie, on Ebay from a seller in England.

Husband David, son Brock, 25, and daughter Courtney, 20, are equally keen to be part of the festive fun. Jodie also bought a jumper for Brock’s girlfriend, Emily.

The jumpers, adorned with gingerbread men, Christmas trees and presents, will have their first public outing on Christmas Day when the family gathers at Jodie’s sister’s house in Clematis.

Last year the Barlows wore “lame” Christmas-themed T-shirts, and Jodie said they were determined to step things up in 2016.

“If it’s 40 degrees on Christmas Day, they will be on and off really quickly,” she said, laughing.

Around 25 members of Jodie’s family, ranging from four months to 80, will get together on 25 December for a traditional hot lunch including “cooked vegies, cooked meat, ham, turkey and pork“.

“We were talking about having salad, but we decided no because that’s not Christmas. I just love the

Even the Barlow family dogs are roped into the festive fun by Jodie, David, Brock, Courtney and Emily. old Christmas traditions,” she said.

Dessert is always plum pudding with butter sauce made by Jodie’s mum, who folds shillings and pence into the mixture before it is cooked.

Each Christmas Jodie goes to her mum’s house to hang the Christmas stocking she has had since she was a child. There is a stocking for each of

her three siblings as well as one for each of the 10 grandchildren.

“I am a Christmas person. I am hairdresser, so I love Christmas time when everyone is coming in for haircuts,” she said.

The Barlows win a family membership to the Pakenham Racing Club worth $285.

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“We can supply and fit watch batteries to most models at an everyday low price of $5,” Andrew explained.

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They also have solar panels designed for maximum battery life, which allows customers to save money and enjoy the great outdoors.

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There is also free alternator testing, free battery testing with the latest diagnostic equipment along with a recharging/testing service for heavily discharged batteries and a repacking service for specialty applications (ie drills, vacuum cleaners, industrial appliances).

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Not everyone has a place to live.

With Christmas now upon us most will be catching up with family and friends, switching off from our professional lives and simply relaxing, we here at OBrien Real Estate would like to simply say thank you for your support during the year and please enjoy the festive season, unwind, but most of all, please stay safe.

We would also like to encourage everyone who owns a home and has a network of family and friends around them to not only give thought to those who are less fortunate, but to reach out to someone you may know or meet, who has no one to spend Christmas with this year. Offering up a meal or even a small gift to an individual or a family who is struggling can change that person’s world and make them feel special and that they belong.

SET on the crest of the hill in a quiet court on approximately 681 square metres of useable land, on the sought-after north side of town, this stunningly presented and quality-built family home leaves you nothing to do except move in, relax and enjoy the magnificent views and lifestyle on offer, safe in the knowledge that all the creature comforts you crave are included.

Whether entertaining inside or out, your whole family’s summer and winter activities are catered to. The luxury inclusions list is extensive and incorporates four large bedrooms plus a study (fifth bedroom) with master offering an ensuite with spa, balcony and views of the district that must be seen.

There is a second bathroom for the kids and a powder room downstairs.

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At OBrien Real Estate Pakenham we have experienced a 70% growth over the last year.

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A PAKENHAM mother of six has been surprised with a portable air-conditioner this Christmas as part of the charitable GiftMas initiative.

The 4Cs Crisis Relief Centre nominated Cyndee who has had a very challenging year due to complications from a surgery.

She then had further operations prolonging her recovery time; all the while looking after her six children.

Christmas came early this year for Cyndee who said the donation not only meant a cool house for the summer months, but a more com-

fortable environment for her to recover properly from her surgeries.

“For six children living in a three-bedroom home, the air-conditioner is going to keep us sane this summer,” she said.

“Without a car to take the kids to the pool and limited funds to purchase one, it is the ultimate present for my family.

“To know we are going to be comfortable during summer is just amazing and both the kids and I will be eternally grateful. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.”

The 4Cs Crisis Relief Centre general manager Cheryl Daly said it was wonderful to be part of the GiftMas initiative and to see the family supported.

“This gift will make a real difference for this deserving family, especially at this time of year,” Ms Daly said.

GiftMas would see more than 100 gifts donated to families nationwide with the hope of spreading some Christmas cheer to those most in need this festive season.

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My wife puts me on a diet every January - but it never lasts very long.

What was your most memorable moment?

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What would your last meal be?

Mrs Claus’s spaghetti bolognaise (I always seem to dribble sauce on my beard though!), followed by plum pudding and ice cream.

What event, past, present or future, would you like to witness?

World peace.

What is your favourite television show?

I don’t watch much TV but I do love a few good movies. Among my favourites are National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation and Elf. What is your favourite book?

Anything by Dr Seuss or Roald Dahl. My favourite though would have to be The BFG. Which six guests, dead or alive, would you invite to a dinner party?

I’ve got too many friends to choose from - It would have to be a very big party.

What has been your most embarrassing moment?

Splitting my pants in front of lots of little kids!

If you could live in a particular era, which would you choose?

I’m already living it!

What was your first or best concert?

I love watching Carols by Candlelight every year. Ho, ho, ho and Merry Christmas to all.

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Family’s IVF gift

By Cam Lucadou-Wells THERE’S no doubting that chatty 18-month-old Tom looks set to be particularly spoilt this Christmas.

After his doting Doveton parents Jo and Ben Coelho tried to start a family for five fretful years, it’s no surprise Tom is going to be showered with gifts.

During that uncertain prelude, the mind games were torturous as their friends successfully conceived.

Jo and Ben wondered what was “wrong” with them. Why was their much-yearned plan for children so elusive?

Now they beam with pride as they speak of their sparky toddler with a love of food, books, the beach, Hey Dougie and the family’s Pug. Ben smilingly speaks of the sleepless nights, teething and the ups and downs of early parenthood.

“It’s all worth it,” he said.

Jo adds: “I still can’t believe it.”

The Coelho’s saviour was in-vitro fertilisation treatment (IVF), unexpectedly so because they’d assumed it was unaffordably expensive.

They warily visited a lowcost, bulk-billing Dandenong IVF clinic, The Fertility Centre.

“We heard the ad for it on the radio and it advertised that it was much cheaper,” Ms Coelho said.

“But we wondered what’s the quality like?”

Upon a visit, they were convinced they were in sure, caring hands and that it was their only chance of becoming parents.

Still their estimated odds of success were about one in three.

Three of Jo’s eggs were frozen. When they found out the first IVF pregnancy failed, the

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Jo, Ben and Thomas Coelho are set for a big Christmas.

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couple described it as the worst day of their life.

Within three months they tried for a second. During a Bali holiday, Jo felt sick - but it was in fact a good omen. For the first time she was pregnant.

The next June, Tom was duly born and welcomed to the world.

To the couple’s elation, Jo is now 17 weeks pregnant - due to natural conception. They add that conception was expected to be easier after the first IVF pregnancy.

The couple also intend to enact their pledge to use all of their stored eggs, and so fertilise the third egg at some stage.

Despite some people “looking down” on IVF babies, Jo says: “It’s just as much a miracle.

“It’s the same DNA. It’s that extra help for people to have a family.”

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What’s on regular opportunities to get together for fun and friendship in a variety of special interest activities including mahjong, craft, walking, phase 10 and 500 cards, morning coffee, trips to the cinema and shows at The Drum Theatre and Cardinia Cultural Centre.

The group also has a happy hour at Zagame’s, Berwick, on the first Wednesday of each month with the option of staying on for a meal. Guest speakers address Probus meetings. Aaron Ross from Friends of the Zoo spoke at the August meeting.

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Christmas Morning Tea Enjoy a delicious morning tea with a seasonal theme. Bookings essential.

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10am - 11.30am Lynbrook Community Centre.

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Bllesm Christmas Lunch Hampton Park Uniting Church invites you and your family to join us for fun and food at our annual Christmas Day Lunch. Places are limited.

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■ Wednesday 21 December, Wednesday 28 December, Wednesday 4 January. 10am 12pm. Free event. Selandra Community Place 2 Forest Drive, Clyde North. Telephone: 5998 9541

Movie Day at Lynbrook: Rise of the Guardians Enjoy this recent movie with your children.

Please note parents need to stay with children. Bookings essential.

■ Thursday 22 December. Free event. 10am12.30pm. Lynbrook Community Centre, Corner of Lynbrook Boulevard and Harris streets, Lynbrook. Telephone: 9792 7370.

Preschool Enrolments The Endeavour Hills Neighbourhood Centre is now taking enrolments for three-year-old pre-

Carols by Twilight What better way to celebrate Christmas Eve than at one of your local Christmas Carols? Saturday 24 December. Free event. 6pm - 9.30 pm. 340-350 Princes Highway, Narre Warren. Contact: Casey City Church. Telephone: 8790 2917

Al-Anon Family Group is for relatives and friends of problem drinkers.

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Stitch up a course THE Narre Warren North Uniting Church has commenced three new community programs.

Stitch and Chat, a disadvantaged toddlers group, and affordable cooking. Stitch and Chat is a weekly practical workshop for sewing crafts - knitting, embroidery, quilting, crochet - led by a guest facilitator. The disadvantaged toddlers’ group is a self-help support group for parents whose severely disadvantaged children are unable to participate in mainstream pre-school activities.

It is particularly aimed at children suffering from conditions that require 24-hour supervision. The affordable healthy cooking class teaches participants to prepare healthy home cooked meals. Aimed at families and singles, this series of weekly demonstrations will be supported by follow-up practical sessions for each recipe.

■ For details and dates phone 9700 5061.

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ENJOY full-size indoor bowls at the Casey Indoor Sports Centre every Friday morning.

Morning tea supplied.

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■ Tuesdays during the school term, 9.30am11am. Call 5990 0900 to register.

The Berwick Mechanics Institute and Free Library are providing Storytime for pre-schoolers ■ 10.30am Tuesday and Thursday. 15 High Street, Berwick. Telephone: 9707 3519.

Email: bmi@dcsi.net.au

Narre Warren Probus NARRE Warren Combined Probus Club enjoys

BALLA Balla Community Centre is running daytime and evening yoga classes. It offers both Iyenga and classical style yoga classes taught by qualified instructors and incorporating relaxation, breathing and meditation. It is a great way to balance life during the busy lead up to the festive season.

■ For bookings and inquiries phone 5990 0900.

Multicultural meetings CLEMI Connect will hold multicultural meetings to enlighten and heal. Apostle Joseph Boachie will host the meetings.

■ Outlook Community Centre, 24 Toomuc Valley Road, Pakenham. Every Friday night, 7pm to 9.30pm. For more information call 0424 609 267.

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On ya bike, mate LOCALLY owned bike store chain, Bicycle Superstore, is looking back proudly on a year of community engagement and contribution.

The retail chain operates eight stores from Geelong to Mornington, including one at Fountain Gate, but hasn’t let this broad vision affect its local community perspective.

Bicycle Superstore has a mission to make bike riding accessible to all - because bike riding is fun, it’s healthy and helps to keep us connected to our community.

Bicycle Superstore staff believe that everybody can benefit from cycling, no matter their location or circumstances.

Many of the stores organise their own group rides in the early morning or in the evening, which are particularly popular during the summer months, giving customers the opportunity to meet like-minded bike riders and to discover new places to safely ride.

Bicycle Superstore has also offered skills training sessions on mountain bike trails and also hosted a number of demonstration days, offering free trials on the new season’s mountain bikes at Lysterfield Park and the You Yangs.

During the year, Bicycle Superstore partnered with the City of Casey to support programs for local schools, including the Walk2School program, and will be involved again in its school holiday program. It has also

Why not join a Bicycle Superstore group ride for fun and fitness?

Ismail Mohammad with his daughters Nargis and Benazir. 163041 supported Scouts Victoria’s big annual raffle as well as local Scout groups.

Bicycle Superstore also became involved with Berwick’s Insight School for the Blind and Vision Impaired, conducting an information session for its students and donating a bike and scooter to assist the students in their quest for greater mobility and independence.

Bicycle Superstore has long been associated with Bikes for Humanity, a not-for-profit charity which organises the shipment of good quality used bikes to communities in developing countries.

When customers decide to buy a new bike this Christmas, Bicycle Superstore also welcomes the donation of

their old bicycles, destined for a second life in Africa where they will allow new business opportunities to be created and countless families be given new mobility.

Coming into the holiday season, Bicycle Superstore offers a huge range of kids and family bikes, commuter and classic bikes, a new range or electric bikes, in addition to performance road and mountain bikes - backed up by advice from its experienced staff who will ensure that everybody can be matched with a bike that meets their particular needs.

Bicycle Superstore is at 3436 Victor Crescent, Narre Warren. Phone 9705 3333.

Season for family minus the gifts

By Cam Lucadou-Wells FOR the Mohammads, Christmas means a time for family - barbecues in the park and watching fireworks even if there are no exchanges of gifts.

Ismail, his wife Jawahir and his three children, as Afghan Hazaras, more closely observe Eid and Nawruz celebrations during other times of the year.

“We believe that Eid and Nawruz are our Christmas,” Ismail says.

“It is a time for feeling happy with others.”

During the jollities, special cakes are prepared and family members host one another in their homes.

When Ismail first arrived in Sydney in 2012, Christmas with families flocking towards the beach - was a new experience.

He quickly realised it was a human celebration, a chance to appreciate family and friends.

On Christmas Eve, the family huddle together watching fireworks outside the famous carols concert at Sidney Myer Music Bowl.

The next day, they’ll meet other families for a picnic and barbecue.

His daughter Benazir, 11, said it seemed similar to Eid - which marks the end of the Muslim tradition, Ramadan.

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After all, as part of Eid and Nawruz, she’ll receive a new dress and money from her family.

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Green and gold glory

By Nick Creely IT’S been just over a month since Lachlan Madden touched down at Melbourne Airport.

The 20-year-old baseball star was a part of the Baseball Australia Under 23 world cup team, where the Aussies claimed historic silver in Mexico from late October to early November.

Despite going into the tournament as extreme outsiders, the Aussies showed off their trademark grit, grinding out win after win, even with foreign and at times daunting conditions.

And Madden told the News that despite it being slightly different from home, he nonetheless enjoyed the experience of wearing the green and gold.

“This was my first time in Mexico, but not my first time playing in a Latin country, but the culture is definitely different over there, I still enjoyed the experience and seeing a new country,” he said.

“Mexico was definitely an experience, in saying that the tournament itself was run really well and the facilities were for the most part very nice, I really enjoyed the trip to Mexico.”

It was a brilliant tournament for the

Australian team, stunning the other nations to quality for a do or die clash against top ranked side Japan, where they narrowly went down fighting despite giving the champs a scare.

“The team was outstanding, we had an extremely short time to come together and get ready but we all gelled really well,” he said.

“The team wasn’t the best team on paper but we all worked together and had the same goals.

“We all were extremely proud to wear the Australian uniform.”

On an individual sense, Madden shone bright, and despite limited opportunities, did his job and played a major part of the country’s success.

“I feel like I did well, but I didn’t get slot of game time due to my role as a short reliever but I’m very happy with my performance nonetheless,” he said.

It’s been an intriguing journey for the talented Berwick Dodger and Cheltenham Rustler, who was signed out of high school a few years back by the Houston Astros, before being cut early in 2016 despite some strong performances.

Across the 20-year-old’s 34-game

minor league career, he had eight saves and 40 strikeouts from 46.2 innings pitched, numbers that suggest Madden has the talent to make it in the big time.

Only a few months ago, Rustlers vice-president John Ferguson said that the experience of being cut by the Astros, despite the disappointment, probably matured him and made him re-think how he goes about his game.

“He’s really reinvented himself as a mature age player, and that takes a bit of doing,” Ferguson said.

“After his professional experience, he’s really coming back and making the most of the Australian scene, which is quite a strong scene.”

Speaking about the future, Madden does not know where his career will take him, but the taste of international experience this year has him hungry to go one step further with the Aussies.

“I’m unsure where my career will go from here, but I do dream of playing in the Olympics in 2020, which baseball has recently been put back into the Olympics but there is a long road to putting the Australian team in the Olympics,” he said.

Pakenham pitcher Lachlan Madden was part of a successful Australian side in Mexico.

Picture: BASEBALL AUSTRALIA

QUIZ NUMBER 1537 1. WHERE will the 2018 Commonwealth Games be held?

2. WHICH Australian Rules player held a national boxing title while playing for Footscray?

3. WHO broke the record for most runs in a Sheffield Shield cricket season in 2007-8?

Popular Nyora member Daryl Hickson will look to repel the interstate raiders at Nyora on Picture: INACTION PHOTOS December 29. 163510

4. WHAT was the name of the first Australian harness horse to top $300,000 in prizemoney?

Plenty of action at Nyora Raceway

5. WHEN was the last Olympics at which Australia failed to win a gold medal?

Open Sedans where V8 power matches up with 6-cylinder consistency. Early nominations include Leigh Bourke, Nick Cockerill and Scott Whittle, all from Geelong, amongst the field with Nyora representation from Donald Young, Joshua Stewart and Troy Glassborrow.

Junior Sedans also feature on the program with what is likely to be a dozen car field.

Zoe Young will have a number of strong Alexandra club members heading to Nyora to battle her for the top prize.

Call Amanda on 0408 076 965 for inquiries.

Racing will begin at 5pm Thursday night with entrance prices $20 for an adult, kids 1216 are $10 each, while all other children are free. Pensioners are $10 and a family ticket is $50 for two adults and three 1216 kids and others less than 12 in age.

Contact Star Sport with sport stories. Phone 5945 0666

7. WHO held the world heavyweight boxing title for over a decade?

8. WHICH early Australian cricket legend was nick-named ‘The Demon’?

9. WHO beat Lleyton Hewitt in the 2005 Australian Open tennis final?

10. WHICH former Australian Rules tough-man was known as ‘Captain Blood’?

11. WHAT was the name of the eagle that was the official mascot of the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics?

12. WHAT colour medal did Australia win in softball at the 2004 Olympics?

13. WHO was the first West Australian cricketer to score a Test century in Perth?

14. WHO won the 2016 US Open golf title?

15. WHICH Aussie swimmer won medals in five freestyle events at the same Olympics?

16. WHICH father and son each rode two Melbourne Cup winners?

17. WHO was the youngest winner of the Australian iron-man title?

18. WHICH Aussie batsman smashed five consecutive boundaries off England’s Tony Greig in cricket’s 1977 Centenary Test?

19. WHICH Aussie basketballer was top scorer for all countries at the 1976 Olympics?

20. WHO said ‘Arguing with the New York Yacht Club is like going to your mother-in-law to complain about your wife’?

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The Speedcars raced recently in Portland with Nyora developed competitor Mitch Whiting coming out on top as the winner.

Heading to Nyora where he developed as a Junior racer could well have come at the right moment for Whiting with momentum propelling him to a position of one of the favourites.

The likes of Troy Jordan - a veteran of the class with experience against the best in Australia and many years of racing in New South Wales South Gippsland’s own Stuart Ferguson, Ash Booker from North of Melbourne, another Gippslander Paul Farrell, should see a great battle up front for the win.

Local heroes will compete in the popular New ’ Challenge for

ANSWERS: 1. Gold Coast 2. Ambrose Palmer 3. Simon Katich 4. Paleface Adios 5.

Montreal in 1976 6. Kel Nagle 7. Joe Louis 8. Fred Spofforth 9. Marit Safin 10. Jack Dyer 11. Sam 12. Silver 13. Ross Edwards 14. Dustin Johnson 15. Shane Gould 16.

Peter and Billy Cook 17. Grant Kenny 18. David Hookes 19. Eddie Palubinskas 20.

Sir Frank Packer

CHRISTMAS fireworks of the motoring kind will descend on Nyora Raceway this festive season enticing some of the best competitors to South Gippsland.

Nyora will host its last meeting for the year on Thursday 29 December, with events including the Grand in the Hand for Dirt Modifieds, the Speed cars state points feature and the New Year’s Challenge for Open Sedans with competitors expected from Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo and throughout Melbourne.

In the Dirt Modified’s - the V8 powered beasts that love to hike up on three wheels through the turns - competitors such as Nyora veterans Daryl Hickson and Lloyd Hobson have their sights set on defending home turf whilst Steve Milthorpe from up on the New South Wales side of the Murray River and a host of Bendigo and Echuca based competitors are

6. WHICH Aussie golfer won the 100th British Open title?

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Demons on top of ladder

By Nick Creely WEST GIPPSLAND CRICKET ASSOCIATION - REVIEW ROUND 8 (One-Day) KOOWEERUP proved a class above in the Premier division, easily brushing aside Upper Beaconsfield in their clash at Upper Beaconsfield Reserve.

The home side elected to bat, and despite a terrific half-century to keeper Julian Bayard (57), the Maroons were kept to just 156 off 37 overs.

Demons skipper Mark Cooper (4/35) continues to get the job done, while Cal O’Hara (2/35) and Jack Bacon (2/13) continue to impress.

And the Demons chased down the total with relative ease, as Jess Mathers (52 not out), Ben Spicer (44 not out), Mark Cooper (30) and Matthew Davey (23) got the job done.

The Demons now sit four points ahead on top of the ladder heading into the Christmas break.

A spectacular hat-trick from Tooradin paceman Russ Lehman was not enough to see his side home, as Pakenham registered a crucial victory right on the break.

The Gulls won the toss and sent the Lions in to bat, and despite a slow start and several stars back in the sheds, the middle-order, led by Rob Elston CRICKET SCOREBOARD VIC PREMIER CRICKET ROUND 12 (DAY 2) Dandenong 9/320 (T.Donnell 80, J.Nanopoulos 59, C.Parkinson 59, L.Edwards 45, M.Culvernor 3/47, S.Woodman 3/80) drew Carlton 7/351 (N.Ross 130*, T.Beaton 67, D.Pell 56, S.Woodman 31, A.McMaster 3/79); Ringwood 8/117 drew Footscray Edgewater 9/157; Melbourne Uni 8/362 def Prahran 204; FitzroyDoncaster 3/150 and 2/176 def Kingston Hawthorn 139 and 189; Melbourne 5/401 def Greenvale Kangaroos 242; St Kilda 233 def Northcote 80 and 2/209; Essendon 8/247 drew Frankston Peninsula 8/273; Camberwell Magpies 5/323 and 2/35 def Geelong 130 and 227.

DDCA - TURF 1 ROUND 6 (DAY 2) Buckley Ridges 9/166 (J.Hobbs 67, T.Aust 29) def Dingley 154 (M.Hague 60, A.Dalby 28, W.Nicholas 3/17, L.Fletcher 2/36, M.Goodwright 2/44); Mordialloc 2/178 (I.Daniel 102*, H.Krishan 36*) and 1/53 (I.Daniel 39*) def Narre Warren 64 (I.Daniel 5/18, J.Woinarksi 3/12) and 166 (J.Liyanabadalge 59, B.Radhakrishnan 41, S.Squires 5/39, C.Athukorala 2/54); Heinz-Southern Districts 276 (M.Davies 73, M.Cox 55, T.Davies 33, M.Aslett 4/55, H.Alles 2/36) and 2/55 (K.Weeraratne 33) def Parkfield 113 (T.D’souza 43, M.Dabarera 32, L.Brown 4/31, C.Van Estrop 2/11, P.Stockdale 2/36); Berwick 87 (J.Goodes 33, A.Watson 25, P.Atkinson 5/31, F.Collins 4/37) and 6/179 (A.Watson 36, J.Armitage 36, J.Goodes 30*, J.Wilcock 28, S.Weir 3/36, P.Atkinson 2/55) def Dandenong West 58 (J.Wilcock 3/15, J.Armitage 3/15, J.Goodes 2/15) and 86 (S.Weir 31*, J.Armitage 6/27, J.Goodes 2/25); Springvale South 3/121 (D.Quirk 28*, M.Vandort 26, J.Andersen 2/39) def North Dandenong 117 (J.Andersen 28, J.Straker 3/19, C.Slocombe 2/13); Hallam-Kalora Park 5/190 (C.Booth 47*, J.Hayer 34, J.Hammond 29, L.Booth 26) def Cranbourne 9/189 (S.Spoljaric 81*, B.Tyzzer 29, M.Chasemore 27, J.Hammond 2/26, J.Hayer 2/30, J.Cutting 2/32) TURF 2 Keysborough 268 def Coomoora 230; Lyndale 8/236 def Southern Pirates 8/232; St Mary’s 9/157 def Aspendale 154; Beaconsfield 7/305 def Silverton 100 and 60; St Brigid’s/St Louis 320 def Narre North 317; Narre South 6/262 def Fountain Gate 85 and 276 WGCA - PREMIER ROUND 8 (ONE DAYER) Kooweerup 3/159 (J.Mathers 52*, B.Spicer 44*, M.Cooper 30) def Upper Beaconsfield 156 (J.Bayard 57, R.Carim 28*, M.Cooper 4/24, J.Bacon 2/13, C.O’Hara 2/35); Cardinia 7/280 (N.Barfuss 100*, B.Reiner 58, T.Wheller 31, L.Harris 3/73, J.Donaldson 2/34) def Pakenham/Upper Toomuc 128 (B.Senior 66, D.Doig 5/17, K.Bentick 3/34, B.Browne 2/37); Emerald 5/191 (J.Burns 82, A.Alenson 38, C.Marsh 26*, L.Paterson 2/20) def Merinda Park 8/187 (M.Goraya 64, D.McCalman 40, G.Sharma 31, I.Litterbach 3/35, A.Walker 2/16); Pakenham 9/192 (S.Gramc 40, R.Elston 39, J.Williams 36, R.Lehman 3/33, D.Sutton 2/31, K.Burns 2/48).

DISTRICT Kalgidhar 5/156 (V.Thind 78, P.Goyal 33) def Cranbourne Meadows 150 (C.Hauselberger 59, W.Cloney 38, G.Singla 3/23, A.Singh 2/10, S.Paul 2/22, S.Mann 2/25); Devon Meadows 9/204 (M.Hutchinson 55, L.Carroll 34, D.O’Brien 29, C.Brennan 4/39, B.Lownds 2/31, T.Lenders 2/33) def Tooradin 91 (K.Latham 53, J.Dodd 3/14, L.Carroll 2/1, M.Hutchinson 2/12, A.Adams 2/14); Clyde 9/186 (D.Denton 47, K.Avard 31, A.Marsden 2/12, B.McHugh 2/40) def Officer 182 (B.McHugh 39, A.Smith 30, N.Sadler 3/25, N.Miles 2/25); Carlisle Park Vikings 3/248 def NNG/Maryknoll (D.Glen 115*).

VSDCA- EAST/WEST ROUND 7 (ONE DAYER) Balwyn 1/70 def Endeavour Hills 69; Williamstown 9/195 def Mount Waverley 166; Melton 5/221 def Werribee 198; Taylors Lakes 7/222 def Croydon 220; Noble Park 5/205 def Yarraville 6/201; Hoppers Crossing 9/121 def Bayswater 120; Box Hill 2/189 def Altona 6/187.

(39) and Dom Paynter (24) set a decent platform for later in the innings.

And that momentum carried through, as Jason Williams (36) and Sean Gramc (40) provided some late fireworks to lift the Lions to 9/192.

But the story was Russ Lehman, who took a memorable hat-trick - his first wicket being Jack Anning (0), second being Gramc, caught by Andrew Proctor, and then the third was a stumping

by Tom Hussey to remove Williams.

But the Gulls got off to the perfect start, as Dom Paynter picked up Daniel Hunt (0) first ball of the innings.

Resistance came from skipper Tom Hussey (53), who played a terrific counter-attacking knock, but once he was stumped off the bowling of Sean Gramc (4/32) it was game over.

The Gulls ended on 160 off 35.1 overs.

Emerald has shocked Merinda Park, defeating them by five wickets at Donnelly Reserve.

The Cobras were sent in, as Manu Goraya (64) lifted them to an imposing 8/187 off 40 overs.

Ian Litterbach (3/35) was the pick of the bowlers for the Bombers.

In reply, the Bombers, particularly Jason Burns (82), were sensational, reaching the total with 2.4 overs left and five wickets in hand.

And another century by Neil Barfuss (100) has seen Cardinia dismantle Pakenham-Upper Toomuc in a one-sided affair.

The Bulls made 7/280 off 39 overs, with Bradley Reiner (57) also amongst the runs.

Then Dwayne Doig (5/17) stole the show with the ball, helping his side clean up the Yabbies for just 128 off 24.2 overs.

Meanwhile, in the District Division, Kalgidhar have remained in the strong-hold of second position, after brushing aside Cranbourne Meadows with relative ease at Lakeside Oval.

The Rebels elected to bat, knocking around 150 off 37.5 overs before being bowled out.

Kalgidhar bowlers Gagan Singla (3/25), Sunny Paul (2/22) and Simran Mann (2/23) were all outstanding.

In response, the competition’s surprise packets were merciless, belting the ball to all parts and overtaking the Rebels within 22 overs.

Devon Meadows were a class above, dismantling Tooradin by over 100 runs.

A brutal half-century by Matthew Hutchinson

Ian Litterbach was a star for the Bombers, taking 3/35. 163324 Pictures: STEWART CHAMBERS (55 off 38 balls) lifted the Panthers to 9/204 off 40 overs.

Chris Brennan (4/39) found some form with the ball, while Tim Lenders (2/33) was consistent as always.

And despite a sparkling half-century to Kane Latham (53 off 34 balls), the Gulls were rolled for just 91 in a disappointing batting display.

Officer has just fallen short of a thrilling victory, narrowly going down to Clyde at Lineham Oval.

Constant wickets halted their momentum in the middle overs, with Anthony Marsden (2/12) particular effective.

But a late flourish by Cougars trio Nick Miles (14), James Abou-Jaber (10) and Nick Sadler (16 not out) lifted them to 9/186.

And the Bullants just fell short by just four runs in a terrific effort with the bat.

Braydon McHugh (39) and Ash Smith (30) threatened to take the game away from the Cougars, but late wickets ensured they would fall just short.

Cougars opening bowler Nick Sadler (3/25) was the difference, while Nick Miles (2/25) bowled accurately and took vital wickets.

And finally, a defiant and unbeaten century by Nar Nar Goon/Maryknoll skipper Daniel Glen was not enough to register their first win of the

Top honour to Lindsay Wealands KOOWEERUP Bowling Club played host to a very special occasion at the club’s Christmas party on Sunday with club stalwart Lindsay Wealands presented with the Peninsula Region Volunteer of the Year Award.

Clubs from the Peninsula Region are invited to nominate a person who has provided outstanding service to their club.

Lindsay manages the synthetic green and the entire surrounds of the green and is always the first to be called upon for repairs around the place which he tackles with enthusiasm.

He has been a member of the committee of management for many years and is a life member of the club.

The catchcry around the club when something needs to be done is “ask Lindsay' and if he can’t do it he will arrange it.

All clubs have a Lindsay-type of person - and the club thinks theirs is special - and this award is due recognition for his magnificent contribution to the club.

Lindsay Wealands receives his Peninsula Region Volunteer of the Year Award from Bowls Victoria Regional Manager Judith Thorpe.

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season over Carlisle Park Vikings.

After the Vikings amassed a brutal 3/248 off their 40 overs, Glen (115 not out) stood tall in one of the performances of the year, as the Marygoons fell for just 166 in 39.3 overs.

And in the Sub-District Division, Aura Vale has comfortably knocked off Clyde by four wickets at Narre Warren East Reserve.

Some cameos from Dean Williams (22) and Zac Davis (19) lifted them to 143 off 34.4 overs.

The Lakers were relatively untroubled in pursuit of the total, reaching it with five overs and four wickets to spare.

Paul Hoenderdaal (25), fresh off his century last week, was top-scorer again.

Nyora has crushed a disappointing Pakenham by eight wickets in a one-sided affair at Nyora Recreation Reserve.

After the Lions won the toss and elected to bat, it all went into disarray, losing three quick wickets before being stunned for just 72 off 31.2 overs.

Dylan Ford (3/5) destroyed the tail, while Gavin Hackett (2/11) and Peter Gillian (3/21) were impassable.

The Maroons wasted little time with the bat, as Jake Hackett (39 not out) guided them home in just 20.1 overs.

Gembrook made it difficult, but Catani has overcome some shaky moments to register a crucial victory at Catani Reserve.

The Brookers elected to bat, and they lost an early wicket, and were never really able to recover despite a cameo from skipper Cam Williams (30 not out) - they finished all-out for just 112 off 29 overs.

And the Cats eventually found the runs in the 35th over, with Brad McDonald (38) top-scoring.

And finally, Cardinia has just fallen short to Lang Lang, in the game of the round at E Gunton Oval.

The Swamp Tigers elected to bat, with Owen Milton (70 not out) playing a terrific knock to guide them into a strong position of 5/197 off their 40 overs.

And the Bulls very nearly pulled the chase off, with skipper Brad Remy (90) playing a stellar knock.

Cricket will return in the WGCA on 7 January, in what will be a round of one-dayers.

Frankie picks up a win PAKENHAM GOLF MONDAY THE daily competition was Par and the winner was Frankie Chiu with +4. Frankie has started playing better during the summer months but would still like to reduce his handicap to single figures. The runnerup was Tony Wynen with +2 on a countback from Dave Manning.

WEDNESDAY There were 64 players vying for the Midweek Medal with Bob Moffitt having the best score for the year with 46 points.

Bob also won B Grade, however the runner-up was Phil Mott with 41 points which would have won most other weeks.

The winner in A Grade was Terry Partridge with 44 points ahead of Greg Roberts with 39 points. The scoring was that good this week you needed 38 points just to win a ball. John Hungerford won the Supercomp for best nine holes with 23 points but was unable to keep that level of playing going and finished with 39 for the day.

WEDNESDAY TWILIGHT The winner of Twilight this week was Doug Amos with 23 points. He beat Matt Brown who also played well scoring 22 points.

There were 26 players which was a decent turnout, but the club is striving for 50 per week.

THURSDAY

Most of the ladies played elsewhere this week but there were four ladies that played who deserve a mention. Well played Liz, Shirley, Leah and Carol.

FRIDAY Friday's winner was Peter Diss with 40 points. Awesome effort Peter as you played your round with Mr Friday “Glenn Charles”. Is it true that Glenn was trying to distract you Peter over the closing holes because he hasn’t won a Friday for two weeks now?

SATURDAY There was a fantastic field of 112 players competing for the Captains Cup. The winner was Denham Abeydeera with 40 points. Runnerup in C Grade was Steve Northcott with 39 points.

The A Grade winner was Darren Grayson with 39 points ahead of Nick McQualter with 38 points.

The B Grade winner was Bob Collins with 39 points on a countback from Marty Spurway.

Marty Spurway is “Happy Gilmore,” meaning he hits the ball quite well but has struggled putting. Well he worked it out over the past couple of week and won the McQualter Knockout beating Rob Christie.

Keep playing well Rob because a win can’t be far away.

SUNDAY The winner was William Gourley with 38 points.

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By Derek Ogden MODEL RANGE The complete Hyundai Tucson range, including the ‘30’ Special Edition is: Tucson ‘30’ Special Edition 1.6-litre turbo-petrol AWD: $37,750 (DCT).

Tucson Active 2.0-litre petrol FWD: $28,590 (manual), $30,490 (automatic).

Tucson Active 2.0-litre turbo-diesel FWD: $28,590 (manual), $31,090 (automatic).

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Tucson Elite 2.0-litre turbo-diesel AWD: $41,750 (automatic).

IS IT, I wonder, an attempt at quirky Korean humour that the new Hyundai Tucson, celebrating 30 years in Australia, requires turning the ignition key to start the engine (no pushbutton fire-up) and eschews satellite navigation.

It certainly takes me back more than a quarter of a century to the times when Hyundai was a funny little cheap-and-cheerful car.

How things change. Hyundai is now consistently in the top three sellers in Australia with 10 or more per cent of total sales and has a huge range of quality vehicles.

Seriously, the limited edition 30th anniversary medium-size Hyundai SUV stands shoulder to shoulder with a special edition of its cousin, the Santa Fe large SUV as a reminder of the South Korean marque’s success down-under with advanced levels of performance, special features and value for money.

Only 300 examples of each vehicle are bound for Australia.

At $37,750 the Tucson ‘30’ Special Edition, plus on-road costs, sits in the centre of the Tucson range and is covered by the Hyundai iCare program and includes Lifetime Service Plan, fiveyear unlimited kilometre warranty, satellite navigation updates, complimentary roadside assist for 12 months on new vehicles, complimentary first service, a Customer Care Centre and myHyundai owner website.

In styling terms the Tucson ‘30’ Special Edition is no throw-back, exhibiting all the physical features of the modern mid-size SUV.

The Tucson '30' celebrates Hyundai's landing in Australia with a range of little extras .

Based on the Hyundai ActiveX model, the Tucson ‘30’ Special Edition adds a combination of matte-grey side steps and matte-black 19-inch RAYS alloy wheels.

At the rear, the limited edition also sports a new twin-outlet muffler integrated into the rear bumper, which also incorporates a rear diffuser.

The Ash Blue exterior paint is exclusive to the Tucson ‘30’ Special Edition together with unique ‘30’ badging.

Projector beam headlights with escort and welcome functions, automatic dusk-sensing headlights, front fog lights are backed up by LED daytime running Lights, an LED high-mount stop light and LED front positioning lights.

Hyundai Tucson ‘30’ has an interior is spacious with surfaces and controls of soft-touch materials and finishes.

Leather appointed seats include two-way electric driver’s lumbar support and 60/40 split folding rear seats with multi-stage backrest angles.

The load area incorporates a cargo cover and net.

There’s a premium feel steering wheel and gear knob, plus electric folding and heated side mirrors and one-touch window operation with anti-pinch safety switch.

The link to information and entertainment is via a 7.0-inch touchscreen and six speakers. At hand is MP3 capability, Apple CarPlay, Aux and

USB audio input with digital iPod compatibility.

Bluetooth connectivity includes hands-free phone and audio streaming, while steering wheelmounted audio controls are at the driver’s fingertips.

Newly introduced Apple CarPlay is advanced smartphone technology providing access to Apple Maps navigation, Siri command functions - including hands-free phone calls, messaging and dictation, music, calendar entries, apps and more..

Commands also can be entered via the touchscreen.

Existing owners of Apple CarPlay can be connected free of charge via a software upgrade, taking just 15 minutes at Hyundai dealership service departments.

With most people ‘packing’ a mobile phone or tablet these days with access to satellite facilities, the absence of a navigation system is no great hardship.

The Tucson ‘30’ engine is a detuned version of the direct-injection turbo-petrol unit that powers the Veloster SR Turbo.

It has peak power of 130 kW at 5500 rpm and maximum torque of 265 Nm between 1500 and 4500 revs.

The 1.6-litre motor is matched with Hyundai’s in-house developed seven-speed dual clutch transmission and Hyundai’s Active On-Demand AWD system with front and rear lock mode.

The Hyundai range is available for a test drive at Berwick Hyundai, 34 Kangan Drive, Berwick.

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