News - Pakenham Officer - 17th August 2017

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Pakenham Pakenham residents old and new are proud of their town. Among Pakenham’s newest residents are Julia and Matt Ovens who bought their new home through Barry Plant Pakenham. The couple are enjoying discovering Pakenham’s cafes, walking tracks, sporting facilities and retail strips. In this special 16 page wrap, the News celebrates the best of Pakenham. Picture: ROB CAREW

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PROUDLY Pakenham

Centre of the action attraction

By Bonny Burrows Pakenham has this year become home to a number of exciting high-profile government projects which have seen development and jobs boom in the area.

Two major rail projects - a pre-cast factory on Healesville-Kooweerup Road, and a train depot in Pakenham East - are boosting local employment by the hundreds and have seen Pakenham become the hub of the State Government’s Level Crossing Removal Project.

Cardinia Shire Council Mayor Brett Owen said with 40 new families moving to the shire each week it was important the area attracted as many jobs as it could.

“And with 70 per cent of our residents leaving the area for work, we welcome these local jobs,” councillor Owen said.

However, as evidenced by the number of traditional events continued, Pakenham is determined to maintain its rural roots.

March’s Parklea Pakenham Show - the largest free agricultural show in the state - was another smashing success, with families turning out in droves to enjoy a sunny day of fun.

Show committee president Geoff Young it was the show’s rural aspect which set it apart from the many other similar events.

“It’s not a market, it’s people from the country showing off to the city people,” Mr Young said.

“And we really try to keep it that way, as an ag show and not a market. That’s what we are.”

The 41st Yakkerboo Festival, held in April, also drew the booming town back to its country roots.

The annual festival saw crazy, colourful floats created by locals parade down Pakenham’s main streets.

While its committee is seeking fresh faces with new ideas for next year’s festival, organisers

From left, Tess Runting, Geoff Young and Emma Davies with Harry the Corriedale sheep at this year's Parklea Pakenham Show. 166113 Picture: ROB CAREW want to “at the heart keep it the way it is”.

Committee member and new mum Naomi Horsley said the festival united residents in a way not many other events did.

While it was a large-scale event, it had a tightknit community feel, she said.

“Yakkerboo brings the community together.

Everybody has a connection with Yakkerboo in one way or another,” Ms Horsley said.

“Yakkerboo is uniquely Pakenham and that’s why people love him.”

With a hospital, airport and other exciting

projects on the cards for Pakenham and its immediate surrounds, Pakenham is definitely becoming a city in its own right.

However, if locals have their way, it will also continue to pay homage to its humble beginnings as a small country town.

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The Gazette was not the only new business to make a mark on Pakenham in 1917. The Auction Mart, opened in October of that year by recently retired shire president William Close, created a real buzz around the district.

To market, to market in Paky

A Gazette advertisement heralding the opening of the Auction Mart.

“There were a good number of buyers and most of the lines offered realised satisfactory prices.

“In addition to a host of sundries, Mr Close offered cattle, horses, pigs, poultry, machinery, vehicles etc and bidding was fairly brisk throughout.

“In his new role of auctioneer, Mr Close did excellently, keeping the business going briskly from start to finish.

“He is to be congratulated on the success of his undertaking. The gener-

Former shire president William Close flags his intention to open an Auction Mart through a Gazette advertisement in August 1917. al opinion expressed was that the sale was a good one and that the mart had come to stay.”

The best prices were reported. Cows sold to 15 pound, five shillings; poddy calves to six pound, 11 shillings; small calves to two pound, 11 shillings; small pigs to 25 shillings; ducks to eight shillings, sixpence a pair; young roosters to eight shillings a pair and hens to

The old Auction Mart, on the corner of Main and Station streets in Pakenham, was opened in October 1917. four shillings a pair.

The following week the Gazette reported that the first sale was so successful that Mr Close had decided to

hold them fortnightly. Within a week, the response was so great that he declared they would be held weekly, every Thursday.

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These days people who want to buy a car or cattle in Pakenham are likely to find themselves south of the bypass at Car Megamart or the nearby Victorian Livestock Exchange.

Back in 1917, they could buy both and a lot more - at the Pakenham Auction Mart, on the corner of Main and Station streets.

The business, set up by former shire president William Close, revolutionised Pakenham’s retail landscape.

Mr Close announced he would not be seeking re-election to council in the Gazette edition of Friday 10 August.

An advertisement in the same edition announced his intention to open an auction mart.

“Ladies and gentlemen, I have great pleasure in bringing to your notice that it is my intention to open an Auction Mart in Pakenham,” the advertisement read. “As a business venture I hope that it will benefit the community, and I will be pleased to have your valuable support.”

Mr Close certainly got that support, with a huge crowd turning out for the opening on 11 October 1917.

A Gazette article described opening day as “a decided success”.

“There was a very large attendance, numbering some hundreds, and the Mart and its surroundings presented a very busy appearance,” the report read.

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PROUDLY Pakenham

Investing in their Paky future

By Rebecca Skilton Making the shift from Patterson Lakes, Julia and Matt Ovens are set to be two of the newest residents welcomed to the Pakenham community.

Following months of house-hunting, the couple are looking to settle into their Cardinia Lakes home later this month and with moving day in their sights, the Ovens admit they’re excited to begin the next chapter of their new lives.

“We were looking for somewhere to make a home for ourselves,” Julia said.

“Patterson Lakes was out of our budget but we still wanted somewhere with a community feel and we felt that Pakenham had that to offer.

“We’d been looking in different suburbs for about three months but had been visiting Pakenham every weekend to check out the cafes, the lifestyle and the coffee houses prior to deciding on buying there.

“I’d been to Pakenham years ago when it was just a country town. Matt had also visited for work and liked the area.

“We also did our research and discovered that the area had won a lot of awards.”

Purchased through Barry Plant Pakenham, the Ovens' new spacious home features four bedrooms, two bathrooms and a two car garage.

And, as Julia explained, not only has their new property got enough room for the couple and their pet rabbit, but it will also allow both Matt and Julia to continue living a comfortable life while maintaining their hobbies

Two of Pakenham's newest residents Julia and Matt Ovens enjoy a coffee at Pakenham's Great Australian Picture: ROB CAREW. Bakehouse. 171546 and interests.

“We wanted something all one level. We like open planned living and something that was light and airy ... we

don’t like to be in a box.

“Something about (our new house) just felt right,” Julia said.

“It was a little further out than we’d

ideally like but it came down to bring more about home and work-life balance. We’re big walkers so we liked the Cardinia Lake area that has lots of

lovely walking tracks. We don’t want to just walk around suburban areas.

“We’re also big entertainers so it was important to have those facilities.

The area also had really good schools and amenities and we thought it was important to have those as well.”

Familiar with welcoming new residents to the local area, Barry Plant Pakenham Managing Director Dan O’Loughlin stated that there were a number of factors contributing to Pakenham’s attraction to first home buyers and families, with property affordability and informed new home owners playing a leading role in the area’s popularity.

“I think Pakenham still shows great affordability for first home buyers compared to neighbouring towns like Officer and Beaconsfield,” Mr O’Loughlin said.

“The stamp duty exemption for first home buyers has also played a major role in boosting confidence when placing offers.

“The young buyers seem to be so much more prepared now in terms of having pre-approvals for finance from the banks. This makes the offer process so much stronger for them.”

Mr O’Loughlin also said that due to Pakenham’s infrastructure like schools and public transport, many home buyers were viewing their purchase as a secure investment as well as being the family home.

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“People are very surprised when they first come into our store,” said owner Charlie.

“They don’t realise how much we have got to offer to them.”

Customers can choose from a range of formal and casual garments and accessories such as ties, cuff links, tie bars, belts, bags, wallets, braces, sunglasses, handkerchiefs, gloves, hats, scarves, sleepwear, socks and underwear.

Men of Style’s range is one of the biggest in Pakenham. Offering the latest fashions from an extensive range of labels, it’s hard for customers not to find what they want in this unique shop.

Men of Style can co-ordinate the latest fashion outfits for men of all ages, shapes and style preferences.

Charlie has more than 30 years’ experience in the menswear industry so his product knowledge and experience is second to none.

“If we don’t have a colour or size in stock, we will do our best to get it in for the customer where possible,” Charlie said.

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PROUDLY Pakenham

Dentist likes the country roots

By Narelle Coulter When the opportunity arose to buy well-known Pakenham business Pakenham Dental Surgery, Dr Alan Zhang jumped at the chance.

Despite being born and bred in Melbourne, he was drawn to Pakenham’s roots as a country town.

“I wanted to be close to town, but be based in a place that still has that country feel,” he said.

Dr Zhang said he admired Pakenham’s core country values and “good honest people”.

Pakenham Dental Surgery was established in the 1970s by Dr Howard Hocking.

Dr Hocking and Dr Zhang are joined by Dr Nilla Pradolin who has been with the practice for nearly three decades.

Dr Zhang’s aim is to become as well known in the area as his two colleagues.

“Although I might have taken over the whole business, they remain the face of the surgery. It’s about me slowly introducing myself to the area but maintaining the old faces.”

Dr Zhang said he wasw keen to make Pakenham Dental Surgery known as the “friendly dentist”.

“I like dentistry because you get to meet a lot of people in our day-today duties. Every day there are certain challenges. There is nothing boring or mundane about it.

“For me I’ve always had an eye for detail and attention to detail so (dentistry) catered for my personality type and what I was looking for in a career.

Dr Alan Zhang with colleagues Libby, Emma, Dr Howard Hocking and Courtney.

It is a stable and sure-footed job. Everyone has teeth and sooner or later they get to know us.”

Dr Zhang studied dentistry in Queensland before heading to Hobart for his final year placement.

After graduating, he decided to come home to Victoria taking up a position with a practice with surgeries in

Myrtleford and Bright.

He was there for five years and got to know and like country life.

“The hustle and bustle never really did it for me. I guess it’s also different patient base. I really enjoyed practising with that patient base.”

Dr Zhang also owns a surgery in Heyfield.

He said he had been impressed by how friendly people are in Pakenham and how varied the town’s population is.

“There are a lot of young people and housing estates coming up. There are going to be a lot of new people come in the area, which will give a lot of life to this place.”

When he’s not fixing teeth, Dr Zhang likes cooking and hiking.

He said he was working his way through the restaurants and cafes of Officer, Berwick, Pakenham and Beaconsfield.

He calls Pakenham Dental Surgery his “forever business”.

“In terms of modernisation there are always little bits we can do to keep evolving and offering the latest treatments. But at the end of the day it’s about maintaining that persona service and the family values.

“It’s about being known as a family dentist and someone you can call upon in times of need.

“Realistically, people are coming to see us about their teeth, but we are there to see them as a person. It’s about building those long-lasting relationships.”

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Around town safe and sound Pakenham Taxis has been safely delivering passengers around Pakenham since 1946.

Founder Reg Maloney started with one car, a 1946 Ford sedan.

He successfully built up the business, handing it over to the Dineen family in 1997.

Co-ordinator Des Mattei said the business had grown in line with Cardinia Shire’s booming population.

Mr Mattei is now in charge of 11 cars.

When the Dineens took over in 1997 the business had three cars on the road.

Today’s fleet comprises three station wagons, four sedans and four wheelchair taxis.

Mr Mattei said the business was proud to offer a high proportion of wheelchair taxis, while the station wagons were popular with customers doing their grocery shopping, those with mobility issues and those on their way to the airport.

All Pakenham Taxis are fitted with GPS navigation systems and mobile data terminals.

Mr Mattei said 70 per cent of Pakenham Taxi trips are within Cardinia shire.

The longest trip he has personally driven was a return trip from Pakenham to Bairnsdale. The trains had stopped running and V/Line hired taxis to get passengers homes. The fare was $600.

Pakenham Taxis employs 30 drivers.

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Everybody who works for the firm lives in Cardinia shire.

Mr Mattei started with the company 17 years ago as a driver.

“I’ve never driven for anyone else,” he said.

“I like the flexibility. If I needed to do something during the day I would work a night shift.”

He said working in Pakenham had “changed a lot” since he started driving.

“It’s so hard to get around the town now with the traffic, especially at school times.

“To get from one end to another used take five minutes. Now it takes 15. During those peak times it is harder to provide taxis. The drivers just get stuck in gridlock.”

He said the taxi industry still had one advantage over rivals like Uber.

“We’ll still be around when Uber all go home which seems to happen on a Friday and Saturday night. We are busy between 2am and 3am in the morning.

“We are always here and we always do the best we can.”

Mr Mattei said taxi drivers also had the advantage of being able to form professional relationships with their passengers.

“One of the most significant things we do as drivers is build up relationships with passengers.

“Some customers like to have the same driver pick them up all the time.

“If a customer wants a specific driver we do our best to send that driver.”

To book a taxi visit www.pakenhamtaxis.com.au or call 5941 1138.

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PROUDLY Pakenham

Wild ride for hot shot couple Hot on the heels of its recent sell-out production of The Wizard of Oz, the Cardinia Performing Arts Company (CPAC) is proud to be bringing the Tony nominated, 2011 Broadway musical Bonnie and Clyde to Pakenham this month.

This true story of the infamous couple is retold with new energy and set to an exciting and unexpected score.

The story revolves around two sweethearts who meet and fall in love during the Great Depression.

Bonnie dreams of being on the silver screen like her idol Clara Bow, and she’ll do just about anything to make that dream come true.

Clyde is trying to make a name for himself as a modern day outlaw.

When the two meet, their desire for fame and glory leads them on a path of passion, crime, and adventure.

Bonnie and Clyde opens at the Cardinia Cultural Centre on Saturday 19 August at 8pm with

a gala supper included after the opening night show.

Further shows will be held on: Sunday 20 August at 2pm, Saturday 26 August at 8pm, Sunday 27 August at 2pm, Thursday 31 August at 7.30pm, and Friday 1 September at 8pm.

CPAC has assembled an outstanding cast with Lyrebird Award winning actors Mitchell Stewart and Emily Hansford playing the lead couple.

Both of these actors were last seen together in CPAC’s Whistle Down the Wind.

Ms Hansford also recently played the lead role of Dorothy Gale in CPAC’s Wizard of Oz. They are joined on stage by an outstanding cast of children and adults, mainly local residents from Cardinia shire, who would love to see their friends and neighbours come along and support them.

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Future Metals Recycling is investing heavily in its Cardinia operation.

Waste goes under new management As residents become more and more conscious of their personal impact on the environment, it’s important people have confidence in local waste management services.

Operated for more than a decade by the local Atkins family, the Cardinia Waste and Recyclers transfer station, located just off the Princes Highway in Pakenham, has been acquired by leading Victorian scrap metal company Future Metals Recycling.

With depots in Dandenong, Hallam and Shepparton, privately owned Future Metals Recycling is committed to reduc-

ing its environmental impact throughout its comprehensive waste management activities.

It is also an accredited carbon neutral business.

Managing director Tyrone Landsman said that since taking over the Cardinia Waste and Recyclers transfer station and Pak Bin Hire in late 2016, Future Metals Recycling had modernised all operating equipment and made substantial efficiency improvements to bring it into line with its sustainability policy.

In exciting news for the region, the company has plans to significantly improve the infra-

structure of the transfer station over the next 12 months. “We will be spending more than $3 million on the project and, importantly, it will create local jobs during the construction phase,� Mr Landsman said. “The Atkins family was very involved in the community and we’re committed to keeping that local involvement going.�

Future Metals Recycling currently recovers and recycles a large proportion of waste coming on site and the planned Cardinia Waste and Recyclers project will further increase its recycling ability to reduce waste going to landfill.

The Art Show Pakenham is seeking fresh faces who have a love of art to bring their own creative flair to the annual exhibition.

The show, previously tied to the beloved Yakkerboo Festival, has helped many up-and-coming artists to find an audience for the past 42 years.

It has also exposed a variety of art mediums to the Cardinia community and offered participants the chance to snap up one-of-a-kind pieces created by locals.

Just months after the successful 2017 show, planning is already underway for the May 2018 event, and the art show committee is hoping to attract some new members with their own ideas. “We are looking for people who love and appreciate art to join our committee, to bring new ideas, a fresh approach and keep the annual art show vibrant and exciting,� Art Show Pakenham Committee President Jillian Ronald said.

No set skills are essential, but a love of art is a must. “Some of the skills you can bring or learn on committee include graphic design and publishing, data entry, liaison with artists and sponsors, grant application writing, bookkeeping and curation of an art show,�

Ms Ronald said.

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Oscar Smith was Pakenham’s business pioneer. The former Swedish sailor travelled the world twice and chose to settle in Pakenham when the town was based at the junction of Princes Highway and Toomuc Creek, next to the Latrobe Inn. When he died, aged 78, the Gazette printed this glowing tribute in its edition of 4 October, 1935.

Our business pioneer It is with feelings of the deepest regret that we record the death of Mr Oscar Smith, who for more than half a century was one of the best-known and most popular men in Pakenham.

For some months past, Mr Smith had been very ill and his death on Tuesday last was not unexpected; but it nevertheless cast a gloom over the whole district in which he had been for so long a familiar figure.

Born in Gottland, Sweden, 78 years ago, Mr Smith as a lad served his apprenticeship at the blacksmithing and coach-building trade.

Then at an early age he answered the call of the sea - and adventure - and spent the next few years of his life as a sailor on “windjammers” and travelled twice around the world before he finally came to Australia and decided to make his home here.

Soon after his arrival in the colony, Mr Smith came to Pakenham and in 1881 established a smithy here.

On 23 June 1883, Mr Smith was married to Miss Elizabeth Flower of Pakenham and Mr and Mrs Smith were the recipients of hearty good wishes and congratulations from many friends

when they celebrated their golden wedding two years ago.

In the early eighties (1880s), Pakenham was little more than a “canvas town”, some 300 men being then employed at Henty’s quarry getting out metal for the Gippsland railway line.

Mr Smith often recalled interesting sidelights on Pakenham’s history, a subject on which there was no-one better qualified than he to speak.

Upon the time of the first land sale - about 1881 - there were only two buildings in what is now Pakenham East. From then on the growth of the little township was slow but sure.

Mr Smith was one of the principal workers in the move for progress and at the time he won for his coach-building and blacksmithing business a reputation which attracted him customers from a wide area of Gippsland.

In the nineties (1890s) he had six men employed and at that time refused an offer of 1500 pounds for the business.

The depression following the burst of the land boom affected business in Pakenham, as elsewhere, but Mr Smith was one who, with characteristic cour-

Oscar Smith was a regular advertiser in the Gazette - and a versatile character, given he started as a blacksmith and branched out into coachbuilding, wheel repair and even undertaking. age, set about the task of reconstruction and won through.

For a few years Pakenham remained stationary, then the wheels of progress moved slowly again, Mr Smith figuring among the big-hearted workers

who thought no effort too great if it would help to advance the interests of local affairs.

With advancing age, Mr Smith in recent years relinquished to a large extent active association with public and sporting bodies. Nevertheless he remained up to the time of his last illness a liberal supporter of them all.

He was known over a wide area of Gippsland and his jovial and kindly nature and demand for straight dealing in business won for him friends innumerable.

His death snaps a link with the past and Gippsland loses a pioneer who saw much of her progress not so much as an onlooker as a participant and worker for it.

Many friends of the deceased gentleman were present at the funeral on Wednesday afternoon to pay a sad tribute of respect to one whom they will greatly miss.

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Very deep sympathy is felt for the sorrowing widow and family of two sons - George and William Smithmand four daughters - Mrs F. Hillman, Mrs Marks, Mrs W. Stone and Mrs P. Brown.

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PROUDLY Pakenham

Expert assistance in store Thanks to its team of dedicated and knowledgeable staff, Pakenham Produce and Saddlery has built a reputation within the Pakenham community as being the leading supplier of saddlery, pets, agricultural and farming supplies and produce.

Led by sister duo Breanna Ure and Kalinda Knox, the family owned and operated store opened in 1973 and has spent the past 40 years proudly serving Pakenham locals.

But as Bree explained, it’s the expert assistance and guidance given by the Pakenham produce team that has kept customers coming back for more than four decades.

“We hire staff on the basis that they’re knowledgeable within their department,” Bree said.

“This means people can come in and ask questions and we can give the right advice.

“A lot of the times you go into stores and the people serving are just shop assistants whereas we like to promote ourselves as qualified, experienced and knowledgeable.”

As Bree explained, the wealth of knowledge within her staff members is evident, with a number of members actively involved within their selected department or having undertaken training in order to provide the best possible solutions for their customers.

“One of our members, Tracey, is in pet care and animal health and is also a vet nurse,” Bree said.

“We also have Sarah who’s been here for over 10 years and has done a lot of training through different departments.

The team at Pakenham Produce, from left to right, Graeme, Kalinda, Rachael, Tony, Matt, Vicki and Charlie the cat, Sarah, Zoe, Tracey and Bree.

171726 Picture: REBECCA SKILTON. “Zoe is in the saddlery section. She competes in showjumping and is always out there with the horses and has that hands-on knowledge.”

Stocking a wide variety of brands including Zilco, Barastoc, Gallagher, Blundstone and Drizabone, Pakenham

Produce not only services the Pakenham community through its products and services, but has also been involved in a number of events and club sponsorships within and around Pakenham.

“We support a lot of community

things and try to sponsor a lot of events but I like to think we’re a bit of a go-to place,” Bree said.

“Some of our customers have been with us the whole time. We like to have loyal customers and to know theirs and their pets’ names.”

Pakenham Produce is at 2 Bormar Drive (corner of Bormar Drive and Bald Hill Road) in Pakenham.

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PROUDLY Pakenham

Around-the-clock fitness plan Owned and operated by new owners Andrew Kiely and wife Brooke, Jetts Gym in Pakenham is a family run business that is striving to assist its members in reaching their fitness and health goals.

And with years of intensive fitness experience under the Kielys’ belts, members can be assured that they’re in capable hands.

“I’ve been managing gyms for about nine years and my wife has played a very high level of netball herself for quite a number of years,” Andrew said.

“We both have a very good background in the industry.”

Offering members the opportunity to work out on their own terms with 24/7 access and the flexibility of no lock-in contracts, Jetts Gym’s facilities include cardio equipment, free weights zone, pin loaded equipment, a functional training zone, stretching zone, suspension training, small group training, personal training and change rooms.

And with the club staffed throughout specific hours and 24 hour security passes for all members, members of Jetts Gym in Pakenham can not only feel secure in their surroundings but have the opportunity to fit their fitness schedule in with their busy lives.

“The club’s staffed through specific times through Monday to Saturday but we have trainers available to work around client’s needs,” Andrew said.

With more than 250 Jetts Gyms across the world, a membership to Jett’s Pakenham unlocks the doors to not only the Kielys’ gym but also every Jetts Gym across the world.

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Jetts offers personal training and extensive fitness and training advice within schedules that fit into clients' busy lives.

Grayden, Brooke, Andrew and Makayla-Jane Kiely are the faces of Pakenham's Jetts Gym. ment. It’s all very new and easy to use,” Andrew said.

“But members of Jetts are going to get a quality service - the club has a great environment, is welcoming and very friendly.”

Jetts Pakenham is located at Unit B2, 855 Princes Highway in Pakenham.

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Passionate about my town Bass MP Brian Paynter is passionate about his electorate and passionate about Pakenham.

“Although the township of Pakenham is rapidly growing, the heart of town still beats strong.

People often ask me what it is that I love about Pakenham.

Well, look no further than the wonderful addition of the bronze and steel

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Thew essence of our community is still alive and well whether it be watching the local footy on a Saturday, attending the community market on the third Sunday of the month, spending the day having fun, exercising at Cardinia Life, or joining the parkrun

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To get involved simply contact your local resident group, flick through the pages of the Gazette or its sister paper the Pakenham News, or get online on the Cardinia Shire website.

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McGregor Road’s long dormant pedestrian lights are now activated.

The lights, just outside Pakenham’s Heritage Springs Shopping Centre, were installed at the beginning of 2017 following community lobbying, and were expected to be operating by the commencement of the school year.

However, an undetermined hold-up saw the lights remain dormant for seven months.

The delay frustrated numerous community members, including Drive2Drive instructor Elaina Haig, who couldn’t understand why the switch couldn’t be flicked.

“I just don’t get why it’s taking so long.

They’re sitting there ready to go - switch them on,” Ms Haig told Star News in May. In late July, an AusNet spokeswoman

said the lights were ready for activation, and it was “up to the council” to notify the power company when it wants the lights turned on.

At the time, Cardinia Shire Council’s team leader of engineering, Cathal O’Loughlin, said council had requested AusNet connect power to the signals following their installation in January.

He confirmed activation was expected within the month, and two days short of the deadline, the lights were switched on.

Ms Haig was the first to use the crossing on Tuesday afternoon, after being instrumental in their installation.

She described the signals activation as “a miracle”.

“It’s really good ... it’s been such a long time coming. Hopefully, it makes it a lot safer for school children and the general public to cross the road,” Ms Haig said.

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Eve Conroy is turning 100 this month, and to celebrate members of the Pakenham bingo group held a party at the Senior Citizens Centre.

Eve was born in Kensington, Melbourne, on 17 August, 1917.

The eldest of seven, Eve has worked in a variety of jobs including book binding, millinery, Sunday school teaching, assisting her mother making jockey silks, and the most recent being a TAB clerk.

She was also a regular, very well-dressed race goer.

After marrying, she moved to Clayton South where she lived for 42 years, raising her three children.

Eve also has six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Moving to Pakenham 18 years ago, Eve immediately joined the Pakenham Bowling Club and the Senior Citizens Club, where she made new friends easily.

She became an expert at making home-brewed beer over some 40 years, which, she says, enabled her to save money for her holidays.

A well-seasoned traveller, Eve went on her first cruise in 1976 on the original Fairsky.

That gave her the taste for cruising, and over the course of the next 38 years she went on a total of 23 cruises.

Visiting places such as Dubai, Alaska, New Zealand, all the South Pacific islands and China- where she climbed the Great Wall- and many other cities around the world.

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Autistic kids have hope The prayers of a young family have been answered by the work of Pakenham’s Irabina Autism Services.

After their son Jake was diagnosed with severe autism at just 18 months old, Lisa and her husband’s world was turned upside down.

What to do? Where to go next?

These were the questions this young family faced.

After months of dead-end appointments with various therapists, doctors and paediatricians, Lisa was feeling desperate and frustrated by the lack of progress that Jake was making.

That’s when they found Irabina in Pakenham, and the couple haven’t looked back since.

“Irabina has changed our lives, I’m so glad we found them,” Lisa said.

Irabina is a not-for-profit organisation that helps families adapt to the challenges of living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Lisa’s family travel three times a week from Moe to Pakenham, where Jake, 4, receives individualised applied behaviour analysis (ABA) therapy.

“It’s not just good for Jake but the whole family.

“We feel like we’re finally on track, and actually have a path now because we’re all working to support the same goal.”

“We get to meet other families and be around a community of people who understand.

“It’s a comfort to know we’re not alone” Lisa said.

Irabina has a specialist team of speech pathologists, occupational therapists, psychologists, social workers, special education teachers and education assistants, all who are experts in assisting families and children affected by ASD.

Irabina head psychologist Jose Molina, who holds a doctorate in clinical psychology, has been working closely with Jake, and highlighted the need for families to be aware of early intervention.

“There are a surprising number of professionals and paediatricians who suggest that parents ‘wait it out’ when they suspect something might be happening for their child.

“I can’t stress enough the importance of early intervention - it can be the key to unlocking a child’s full potential,” Dr Molina said.

Dr Molina also discussed modern efforts to re-structure the archaic language used around autism spectrums.

Rather than diagnosing autism in terms of severity, medical professionals are now framing it around how much assistance a person might need: with level one being ‘requiring support’, through to level three which is ‘requiring very substantial support’.

This, in turn, means that for a young mother like Lisa, Jake’s condition isn’t so daunting.

Dr Molina wanted families to be aware that there is a new National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) rolling out this year, which means funding won’t be cut when a child is seven as per the old scheme.

“This means kids have room to grow and families can think in a broader, more continuous way,” Dr Molina said.

Irabina is opening its doors to the community and hosting an open day on Saturday 19 August and Monday 21 August, 1.30 - 3.30pm on both days at 145 Henry Road, Pakenham.

The open day will be a great opportunity for the local community to tour the facilities, talk directly with clinicians and find out more about the services Irabina provides.

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Hope is flowing to overseas Retail students in Narre Warren put their marketing heads together to raise enough money for two water tanks for an overseas charity mission.

The students at Narre Community Learning Centre recently staged a market day of about 20 stalls, selling art prints, succulents, pet rocks, messages in a bottle, bath bombs and baby bandanas.

The event raised more than $900 that was presented to the Berwick-based charity Operation Hope on 9 August.

The students had only aimed for $450 to provide one water tank for a family in Swaziland through the charity.

NCLC youth educator Daniella Maloney said the class was “blown away” with the market day’s success.

“I know exactly where the (Operation Hope) money goes, with very little admin costs.

“They work six months in Australia to fund the following six months living in Swaziland and they really make every dollar count.”

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Dignity at stake Supermarket shoppers can do their bit as part of a monthlong charity drive for homeless and at-risk women.

Coles outlets are collecting donated sanitary items for national charity Share the Dignity during August.

The charity distributes sanitary products to women who are homeless, have fled domestic violence, live in remote Indigenous communities, poverty-wracked and drought-stricken regions.

It estimates more than 9000 Victorian women are homeless.

“The problem is greater than I ever imagined, with

more than 85,000 (Australian) women turning to homeless services last year,” Share the Dignity founder Rochelle Courtenay said.

“We want to ensure that no woman ever has to choose between eating or buying sanitary products.

“Access to sanitary items is a right, not a privilege.

Your generosity will make a real difference to women who are struggling.”

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By Cam Lucadou-Wells

Hapless commuters at Narre A Narre Warren man is facWarren railway station are coping a string of charges after ping a flurry of parking tickets allegedly throwing a beer after being squeezed out of the can at police and ramming a partially-closed station car park. police car while evading an They appear to have been intercept in Mulgrave. doubly stung by a lack of alterThe 20-year-old was native all-day parking and a blitz observed by police driving

by Casey Council parking offierratically in a Magna on cers in the area.

Princes Highway, Mulgrave Berwick uni student Nash about 9.50pm on 14 August.

Crawford was slapped with two He then evaded police at$79 parking tickets in two days tempts to intercept him and for overstaying in four-hour threw the can at the police parking bays next to an abanvehicle. doned leisure centre in nearby Nash Crawford in Narre Warren's saturated car park, with A police officer reRebound Court. cars even parked on the grass. 171551 ceived a minor injury when He said he had no choice afthe Magna allegedly sideter finding the station’s all-day car park was full. swiped a police car stopped “Eighty dollars is the cost of two tanks of petin the Magna’s path on a rol,” Mr Crawford said. service slip road on the “It’s hard to pay. There’s not much time to highway. work when you’re at uni five days a week.”

The vehicle was again This year, Mr Crawford had been driving past spotted travelling in erthe full Berwick railway station car park each ratic fashion and entering a weekday morning to commute from Narre Wartake-away drive-through at ren to his St Albans campus west of Melbourne.

Springvale Junction about Now the situation was hopeless too at Narre 10.10pm, police say.

Warren, since up to 150 spaces were closed at When police tried to the 658-bay station car park for Level Crossing speak to the driver, he alRemoval Authority works from late July to 3 Seplegedly tried to drive off and tember. struck part of the food outlet During the works, no alternative car parks and a stationary car. have been provided by the authority near Narre The man is expected to Warren. be charged with offences The closest extra parking has been provided including evading police, at Sandown Park station as well as East Malvern, dangerous driving, reckless Holmesglen, Huntingdale and Clayton for nine conduct endangering a perother car park closures in the Dandenong rail corson, assaulting police and ridor. possessing cannabis.

Meanwhile, Casey Council issued 63 parking He is also expected to tickets in the Rebound Court precinct during the be charged with refusing a works in the first two weeks of August. breath test, handling stolen It’s more than double the 30 issued for the en- Nash Crawford in the under-utilised four-hour parking area at Rebound Court. 171551 goods and discharging a tirety of August 2016.

Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS beer can.

Commuter ‘John’ accused Casey Council the area surrounding Rebound Court. parking officers of targeting train passengers dur“The parking surrounding Rebound Court in ing the works.

Narre Warren has been provided for the range After 18 months of never receiving a parking of businesses in the area, and council manages ticket in Rebound Court, he’d received two park- the situation with a mixture of parking controls ing tickets in a fortnight after works began in late aimed at balancing the needs of commuters, resi& Curtains July. dents and businesses.”

• Vertical Blinds “Is it right for the council to take advantage Level Crossing Removal Authority project diPAKENHAM DESIGN CENTRE and not provide an alternative parking option?

• Awnings rector Brett Summers said the car park closures “It’s not like the spots in Rebound Court are were staged for power and signalling works.

• Cedar Blinds full. There are plenty of spots that are quite free.”

He didn’t comment on the lack of alternative • Swags & Tails Casey Council community safety manager parking provided by the authority.

• Slimline Micro Caroline Bell said the increased parking officer “These works will enable the introduction of • Roller Shutters presence was due to a significant number of com- the new High Capacity Metro Trains along the • Holland Blinds plaints. line, which will mean bigger trains and more reliUp to • Roman & “The increase in the number of infringements able services on Melbourne’s busiest train line.

Austrian is a reflection of increased enforcement overall “We appreciate people’s patience while these OFF and not specific to the closed station car parks.”

• Canopies important network upgrades are underway.”

Factory Direct Casey transport strategic advisor Paul HamilPublic Transport Users' Association spokes• Plantation pakenham@kitchensubuild.com.au ton said the council shared commuters’ frustra- man Daniel Bowen said: “By the time you’ve Shutters tions about the scarcity of station parking. driven to Clayton or Sandown Park to find a 6–12 Months Interest FREE The council had advocated for an upgrade at space, you’re halfway to the city.

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Socially speaking The Cranbourne-Berwick News Facebook Page was buzzing following an explosive night at Casey Council where mayor Sam Aziz told councillor Rosalie Crestani to “grow up” after she abstained from voting in a motion regarding the Berwick Spring roundabout. At the meeting on 8 August, Cr Aziz accused Cr Crestani of abstaining after he refused to support her bid for the council to formally oppose marriage equality. The councillor’s antics did not wash well with members of the Casey community, and here is a sample of how our readers reacted: Graeme Hanigan: Individual rights are not subject to a public vote; a majority has no right to vote away the rights of a minority; the political function of rights is precisely to protect minorities from oppression by majorities.

Ayn Rand: The decision to marry is a decision made between two consenting adults. End of story. It is not a decision which involves public opinion, the state, or the fanatical rantings of interfering, religious ratbags.

Judie Hedrick: Please Rosalie, there are far more important things you and the council need to do. I hope none of your relatives come out as gay, I hate to think what you would subject them to! It’s not up to you to be judge and juror!

Mark Chadwick: It seems to me that Cr Crestani doesn’t understand that forcing her religious beliefs on others is exactly what

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Judy Davis: Rosalie, yes, grow up. Council is not the place for you to push your beliefs.

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your petition not council.

Rick Brown: Councillor Rosalie Crestani needs to do a lot of “growing up” . Rosalie does this a lot (distracted by personal, ideologically driven agenda).

Von Hoover: If you want to preach, then start your own cult ....just leave us out of it.

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Appeal lost: mum jailed

By Cam Lucadou-Wells

McKenzie felt an “eternal shame” for driving her daughter to the fight and failing to do more to stop it, Ms Munster said.

The duration of the dangerous driving was short, just 30 metres and ended with McKenzie unsuccessfully trying to avoid contact, the court heard.

McKenzie had since undertaken psychological counselling and an anger management course, and had suffered criticism and threats on social media.

If jailed, she would lose her part-time job, the court was told.

Prosecutor Leon Fluxman opposed a corrections order, saying the original jail term was “moderate, if not lenient”.

At any point, McKenzie could have reflected as an adult and driven away. Instead, she chose to act in a criminal manner with young people in her car and young people standing by the road, Mr Fluxman said.

Her actions had a profound impact on the victim and her family, he said.

McKenzie was also disqualified from driving for 18 months.

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By Victoria Stone-Meadows Cranbourne women are being urged to take advantage of BreastScreen Victoria’s mobile mammogram vehicle.

The bright pink van, Marjorie, will be parked out the front of the Cranbourne Library until Friday 25 August, offering free breast checks to women in the area.

BreastScreen Victoria CEO Vicki Pridmore said Marjorie was one of only two vans that travelled the country and offered a convenient option for women in Casey to have their

breasts checked.

“This visit to Cranbourne has been organised to ensure women in this part of Melbourne have access to a potentially life-saving mammogram,” Ms Pridmore said.

“We hope that bringing the van to Cranbourne will make it easier for all women to screen.”

“Women will be well looked after by our experienced, senior radiographers and the vans use the highest quality digital radiography machines, ensuring that women receive the best service.”

Cranbourne has been identified by BrestScreen Victoria as an area that needs this service as over 5000 women aged 5074 did not have a breast screen between 2013 and 2015.

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Former Casey mayor Mick Morland could be set to be immortalised in an annual community scholarship in his name.

Casey council is set to consult with the Morland family on how best to recognise the late councillor, who was fatally struck by a car in Berwick in June.

In a motion on 15 August, Casey will also seek to name a suitable facility or feature after Mr Morland.

The council will also seek to donate $25,000 to the philanthropic Casey Cardinia Foundation towards establishing a

Mick Morland scholarship towards a purpose reflecting his interests.

The donation would come from the council’s 2016/’17 surplus.

Cr Susan Serey, who was Mr Morland’s most recent ward colleague, said it was an apt way to recognise his 25 years of community service.

Cr Amanda Stapledon said it was the most constructive way to pay tribute.

“I think Mick would definitely approve.”

Mayor Sam Aziz said the council would discuss the plan with the Morland clan to ensure their wishes were considered.

Since 2003, the Casey Cardinia Foundation has distributed more than $430,000 to community groups through its annual grants program.

Foundation director Paul Thomas welcomed the fitting tribute to Mr Morland.

“It’s a great initiative by the City of Casey remembering a man held in high esteem and who contributed significantly to the local community.

“It’s a recognition of all the hard work that Mick did with the community.

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On 20 March 2016, McKenzie had driven her daughter and four of her friends to meet and fight the victim.

The two girls were former friends, whose falling out had escalated into abuse on Facebook, phone calls and texts.

They fought for about 30 seconds during the altercation.

After a stone was thrown at McKenzie’s car, she got out and was pushed during a confrontation with the victim. The victim and her friends walked away.

McKenzie claimed she hadn’t expected to come across the victim and her friends again.

She drove around a corner, saw them and then veered into a parking lane and hit the victim, tossing her over the car bonnet.

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A Pakenham mother of three who drove her daughter to a fight with a 14-year-old girl and then drove her car into the other girl has lost an appeal against her jail sentence.

Jennifer Rose McKenzie, 34, was imprisoned for three months by County Court judge Jan Campton on 10 August, a confirmation of the original sentence which was handed down by Melbourne Magistrates’ Court in April.

“It started with young girls behaving badly and ended with an adult behaving in a worse manner,” Judge Campton said.

The judge said McKenzie’s moral culpability over the “disastrous” incident near Berwick railway station was high.

A car in the wrong hands of someone angry and not in control of their emotions was a lethal weapon, he said.

“As an adult she should never have participated in the dispute between the two girls.

“She should never have drove her daughter to have a fight and she should have left the scene as soon as she saw what was going on,” he said.

Judge Campton said the charge of dangerous driving causing serious injury usually led to jail terms longer than three months.

McKenzie was lucky that the victim, who suffered sportending injuries and faced possible arthritis, was not more seriously injured.

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Don’t drain it Russell’s lesson learnt

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By Cam Lucadou-Wells Residents have flooded Melbourne Water with complaints over a plan to drain the plentiful lake at Troups Creek West Wetland.

Shortly ahead of works, the water authority recently announced the plan to “reset” the retarding basin’s water level to improve filtration of stormwaters flowing into Port Phillip Bay. Ray Darbritz says the plan could reduce a picturesque, bird-attracting lake in a 16-hectare reserve to a swamp.

The decade-old pond built at Drysdale Avenue, Narre Warren North, may shrink by about 60 per cent after the works, he said.

“In Melbourne Water’s eyes it’s been a failure as a wetland, but it’s been a great success as a park.”

Mr Darbritz feared the result may compare to a barren wetland built by Melbourne Water upstream that looked like the “arse-end of nowhere”.

“It’s a puddle,” he said.

Residents who frequently use the popular walking and jogging area have rallied to preserve the lake’s “natural beauty”.

They have organised a petition, lobbied Casey Council, state MPs and the State Ombudsman to put a brake on the works.

Mr Darbritz said the water authority failed to stick to its community policy by actively seeking public input into the project.

Neighbours who walk the reserve were first notified in

Aaron Broadway ahead of works at Troups Creek West.

171298_05 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS late June, barely a month before works started. But that isn’t the same as consultation, Mr Darbritz argues.

“It is unfair and unreasonable to dramatically change the nature and look of a neighbourhood without first consulting the people affected.”

Melbourne Water argues that the works are necessary to create a fully functioning stormwater treatment wetland as it was designed in 2003.

In its current form, too much water had entered the wetland and wasn’t being released downstream.

“The area covered by water will not change and there will still be areas of open water,” Melbourne Water’s senior project manager Aaron Broadway said.

“There will simply be more aquatic plants to help filter stormwater.

“It’s a wonderful community asset, but it also has a job to do and these works ensure it can continue to protect our waterways for years to come, which benefits the environment and the whole community,” Mr Broadway said.

According to a Casey Council report, Melbourne Water has agreed to work with the council and residents on a concept plan, including seating, interpretive signage, path networks and planting locations.

“The works cannot be delayed as they have been tendered and a contractor has been appointed and is about to commence work,” the report stated.

Casey councillor Rosalie Crestani said she hoped a compromise could be reached between residents and Melbourne Water.

Works are expected to finish

by January 2018.

Keeping up with the times is a necessity for stalwart Berwick College teacher Russell Kealey.

In embracing change over the past 40 years, he’s forsaken the blackboard and chalk for a smart board and video production.

He’s noted that respect for authority including teachers is no longer automatic from students. It has to be earned. And it’s usually earned from being fair to all students.

Even police aren’t accorded the same respect as they once were, Mr Kealey said.

“I don’t regret that has changed. That’s just part of the way society has changed.

“As a teacher, you have to change with it.”

In his pet subject of media studies, change is a constant not least for news outlets moving from print to digital.

Kids no longer have to travel to an Education Department suite to edit movies. They do it on their phones.

Mr Kealey wonders how his students will cope as the workforce gets more automated.

Where will their jobs come from, he muses.

He sees the growing prevalence of reported family violence. In any classroom, there are bound to be children facing horrendous domestic situations, he said.

Mr Kealey was recently recognised for an enormous 40 years of classroom service

by Education Minister James Merlino.

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He followed his father into teaching. In that time, he’s established a media studies course as well as teaching English and humanities.

He aims for friendliness but not to be his students’ friend.

He wants enthusiasm from his students.

“Once you can find that enthusiasm, you’re half-way there to achieving success.”

Mr Kealey expects each of his students to achieve their best. Nothing more disappoints him than seeing a top kid resting on their laurels.

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for their subject.

“They have to have a willingness to stick at it in the long term,” he said.

“It’s a long time ago but I remember having a difficult time managing classes in my first years.

“That can be quite daunting because you’re by yourself in the workplace.

“You’re not in an office environment, not in a factory environment, not in a team or a group.

“You are there to teach that class of kids. It’s quite solitary.”

Off campus, he replenishes with gardening orchids, film festivals and an array of music listening.

For the teacher who gives so much to excite his lessons, music gives him a chance to “go out” of himself.

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By Casey Neill

Taking shape

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Manufacturing, Scouting and the wider Casey community has lost a leading figure in Tom Hartley.

The Endeavour Hills resident died on Tuesday 8 August at age 80 following a long health battle.

He received a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List in June.

“A truly inspirational man with a lifetime commitment to family, Scouting, church and business,” a tribute from his family read.

“He has left an amazing legacy.”

A tribute from Scouts Victoria described Mr Hartley, its vice president, as “a great Victorian who inspired all with his generous contribution to helping build a better world”.

“From local Scout Leader to Chairman of Scouts Victoria, Vice-President and life member, Tom gave 60 years’ service to Scouting,” it read.

“We were honoured to share him with his family, business and church, and we’ll miss him greatly.”

Mr Hartley was “absolutely thrilled” to receive the OAM nod, he told the Journal, and described the moment that started it all.

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Tom Hartley at Hilton Manufacturing in 2014. 121102 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS the choir,” Mr Hartley said.

Through the singing group he met children that he’d seen tending a fire in a park.

They told him they were Scouts and he was welcome to join.

“I suppose it changed my life,” he said.

“It taught me leadership and teamship, to be resilient, to care for other people and the will to succeed.

“That put me in good stead to run a business.”

Mr Hartley arrived in Australia in 1956 as a third-year apprentice toolmaker.

He met wife Margo through the youth group at St James Anglican Church in Dandenong.

Hilton’s beginnings were in 1976 “in a little tin shed” after Mr Hartley was twice retrenched.

Today it employs hundreds

of people and is growing rapidly, and son Todd is at the helm.

The company earned an induction into the Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame in 2008.

In 2014 Mr Hartley joined the Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame Honour Roll, a nod reserved for individuals or organisations that have made an outstanding contribution to manufacturing excellence in Victoria.

Greater Dandenong Chamber of Commerce inducted Mr Hartley into its Hall of Fame in 2015.

Mr Hartley is survived by wife Margo, sons Mark and Todd, daughter-in-law Michelle and granddaughters Leni and Zara.

He will be farewelled at St James’ Anglican Church in Dandenong at 2pm on Friday 18 August.

Works have begun on a hightechnology school in Berwick to prime about 21,000 highschool students for the future.

Deputy Premier James Merlino helped turn the first sod of works at the Casey Tech School site on 15 August.

The appointment of experienced teacher and curriculum leader Ben Jenkinson as the school’s inaugural director was also announced.

The school will skill-up students from 21 secondary schools in the region in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) for “high-tech jobs of the future”.

“Seventy-five per cent of new jobs will require skills in maths and science,” Mr Merlino said.

“These are the skills we have to deliver to our young people.”

The Casey school will be the largest of the 10 schools built across Victoria as part of a $128 million project.

It will be a free-of-charge resource that’s accessible to 21,000 students a year as part of their schooling.

They will be taught biomedical technology, health and medical tech, and high-tech manufacturing, with help from Chisholm Institute and industry allies such as Successful Endeavours and St John of God Hospital.

VCE students will receive masterclasses in either physics or chemistry, Mr Merlino said.

The two-storey building with a biomed lab, virtual reality lab as well as video and digital media studios will be

a shared hub built on “neutral turf” at Chisholm Institute on Kangan Drive.

The project’s architect Robert Pahor said the design aimed to offer an open and welcoming environment for students.

“It’s all about the sharing of information, not keeping it to yourself.

“It should be an exciting building and one that students will want to come back to.”

Narre Warren South MP Judith Couacaud Graley said the state-of-the-art facility would provide new opportunities for young people in the south-east.

“The appointment of Ben Jenkinson is an important step forward as we work towards opening Casey Tech School next year.”

The Tech School is expected to open mid-2018.

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Residents of the coastal Casey village Cannons Creek will have the concerns about their town directly addressed by Casey Council.

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Cannons Creek residents had their concerns raised in a Casey Council meeting by Councillor Geoff Ablett.

Cr Ablett raised a notice of motion that would see the concerns of the Cannons Creek Residents’ Association specifically addressed when the council developed the Cannons Creek town plan.

Residents raised a number of concerns in their township that they feel have been overlooked by planning and statutory authorities.

Concerns include a lack of regular cleaning of roadside rubbish, road maintenance, weed management on Parks Victoria and DELWP land and roaming cats and dogs.

When raising the motion at the 15 August council meeting, Cr Ablett said meeting with residents of Cannons Creek gave him a good insight into the issues the small community was facing.

“It was great to get down there and look through those things,” he said.

“The main problem is the Parks Victoria land; they don’t do a good job of spraying the weeds and that is causing huge issues.”

Cr Ablett did say however that many of the concerns residents had could be addressed by council directly.

“Then the camping signs and other things we can do to is a task for the town plan that fits in with the Green Wedge strategy,” he said.

“Cannons Creek should have a town plan that makes it better for the future of the town.”

“They are very energetic people who want to get these things done, and we have a responsibility to plan a great township for the future.”

The council unanimously passed a resolution that will see council officers meet with the residents' association to further discuss the issues raised and find the best ways to address them.

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Bingo, and hello winner Casey Cardinia Libraries have awarded the winner of their inaugural Book Bingo competition a first-prize pack of a book and tickets to the Melbourne Writers' Festival.

Narre Warren resident Sue Brown filled in her bingo card by reading books described in each square that the library set out.

Casey Cardinia Libraries’ information services co-ordinator, Michelle McLean was honoured to present Sue with the first place prize, as well as runners-up Pam Miller from Pakenham and Errol De Niese also from Narre Warren.

Ms Brown said she was thrilled with the opportunity to go to the Melbourne Writers’ Festival and is looking forward to attending a panel session featuring an author that her book group had recently read.

De Niese said he enjoyed discovering books and authors he wouldn’t usually choose, and admitted his motivation for getting involved came from his wife, who urged him to read more.

For more information about how to get involved with the Book Bingo next year, visit your local library or check out www.cclc.vic.gov.au.

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lUXURY RESIDENCE SPECTACUlAR VIEWS Situated in a highly regarded north side court location with views to the Bay and beyond this outstanding 4 bedroom plus study home showcases quality, space and outstanding entertaining facilities.

Accommodation includes spacious formal and informal living areas, separate games room plus huge 7mt. x 6mt covered entertaining deck. Features include high ceilings, polished timber flooring, granite benched kitchen with Miele appliances, ducted heating, cooling, gas log fire, ensuite with spa, fitted and mirror door robes, high entry double garage with direct home entry plus space boat or trailer.

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4A 2B 2D

43 Grandvue Boulevard FIRST ClASS FAMIlY lIVING This majestic residence embodies, character, elegance & charm. Comprising of four spacious bedrooms, master with ensuite & dressing room while the remaining rooms offer comfort rarely seen. A stunning stone kitchen with quality appliance & full butler’s pantry is central to the design that adjoins. Open planned living areas from the formality of the sumptuous lounge to the relaxed living/family room that extends beyond to private alfresco room. A rumpus/ theatre room offers additional living.

Encompassed by mature garden setting & garaging for two vehicles under the roofline. This is exceptional living minutes from schools, parkland & shops.

INSPECT: Saturday 12.00pm $675,000 -$725,000 Todd Mckenna 0418 391 182 Matt Clark 0417 411 883

Narre Warren North Brundrett Heights

BRUNDRETT HEIGHTS ESTATE Perfectly positioned in sought after Narre Warren North, Brundrett Heights offers 9 slightly elevated allotments ranging from 2030m² to 3716m².

This peaceful estate is just a stone’s throw from the Narre Warren North Village, Westfield Fountain Gate, primary & secondary schools, and has nearby access to the M1 freeway.

FoR SAlE $500,000 - $545,000 Michael Patchell 0419 381 411 Samantha Johnson 0478 178 618

Selling now, stage 1 features 5 allotments and title release is anticipated for late 2018. Whilst some of these lots have a powerline easement, we believe they represent an affordable lifestyle option.

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4A 2B 2D OFFERING A LIFESTYLE - EX DISPLAY! This unique two-storey ex-display home, designed by Cheviot Luxury Homes is the definitive in ultra-modern living.

The home features 4 bedrooms, spacious master bedroom with walk in robe, ensuite with twin vanity, extra-large shower and quality accessories.

The remaining bedrooms are all a generous size and have built in robes.

The wonderfully appointed gourmet kitchen/meals area has quality stainless steel appliances including a 5-burner hot plate, dishwasher, range hood, exceptional amount of storage, stone benchtops and large island bench.

Living options include formal living & dining room, kitchen/meals, family, theatre room and second family retreat/study upstairs. Bi-fold doors take you to a sensational alfresco area, with fully landscaped low maintenance gardens.

Quality extras include ducted heating, evaporative cooling, alarm, & DLUG with internal access. Real Estate is moving upward fast so be quick and take advantage of this dream home with a 6-star energy rating before the dream is out of reach.

INSPECT: Saturday 10.30am $700,000 - $770,000 Sachin Arora 0411 081 640

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37 Harrison Way

4A 2B 2D A SHOWCASE FOR CONTEMPORARY LIVING A sleek rendered façade gives a hint of the style to come. This home is designed to maximise light and space and is complimented by a sundrenched alfresco and gas heated lap pool.

Comprising of four generous bedrooms, master with full ensuite and walk in robes, while each of the remaining bedrooms feature built in robes.

A stunning stone kitchen with walk in pantry and quality appliances adjoins a vast family living/dining area that is central to the design, and a cozy lounge with gas fire place plus a separate children’s retreat gives you all the space a family could need.

The property is further enhanced by ducted heating and refrigerated cooling, garaging for two vehicles plus additional side access for storage for a trailer, boat or caravan and is encompassed by landscaped gardens.

Conveniently located on Pakenham’s northside, in a quiet enclave adjacent to park land, with easy access to public transport, shopping facilities and schools.

INSPECT: Saturday 1.00pm $600,000 - $660,000 Todd McKenna 0418 391 182

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5A 4B 4D 1C A BREATHTAKING LIFESTYLE PROPERTY WITH PANORAMIC VIEWS! Located on almost 4 acres of cleared pastures with panoramic views from Baw Baw to Western Port, discover this craftsman built executive residence secluded amongst landscaped gardens at the top of a long, sealed driveway.

Constructed with the “best of” materials with a very critical eye to detail, the residence is a testament to the faithful recreation of spacious Heritage Style with up to the minute innovation.

With all the hallmarks of a flawless build including solid hardwood floors, marble tiling, leadlight feature windows, ornamental cornices, bespoke kitchen with granite counters and Miele appliances, showcased with broad spacious living areas this is truly a residence which will both impress and delight.

Attention to detail continues with two separate paved outdoor living areas assuring total privacy and quiet well fenced and sheltered paddocks provide ideal conditions for your choice of livestock. This is the ultimate in rural lifestyle with no stone left unturned in the quest for a luxurious and instantly captivating property.

INSPECT: Saturday 2.00pm $1,750,000 - $1,850,000 Nyall Greene 0409 560 778

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4A 2B 2D QUALITY, CLASS AND SURPRISING SPACE! Surrounded by established gardens on a generous allotment, this attractive single-level home is certain to make an impression with extra high ceiling, free-flowing design, long list of features and terrific location with the best of Lakeside in easy reach.

Recently repainted throughout highlights a wide entrance hallway accessing 4 bedrooms (large master with WIR and ensuite), main bathroom and separate WC, formal lounge and formal dining (or 4th bedroom) through to the spacious open-plan living area with full sized windows that floods in natural natural light.

Add to this a well-appointed kitchen with breakfast bar and corner pantry, ducted heating, air conditioning, large laundry, fabulous undercover outdoor entertaining area, sizeable backyard, plus double garage (remotecontrolled) with internal access.

With Parkland at one end of the street and the Lake on the other, close proximity schools, shopping hub, public transport and easy access to the M1 Freeway this property offers a wonderful lifestyle. Move in and start living!

INSPECT: Saturday 12.00pm $465,000 - $511,500 Matt Clark 0417 411 883

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Berwick

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GOOD SLAB OF BUYING ADVICE HOME BUYERS

GUIDE MAT SUCKLING DIRECTOR OF RMS HOMES Walking into a display home can be daunting.

There is a very small percentage of builders out there (and by small, I can only think of one!) that actually include everything in a home. And by everything, I mean inside the home and outside the home!

If you are hunting for a price point because you need to meet a specific budget, it is important to know what is going to cost you big money.

For example, a driveway can cost upwards of $4000 for a simple plain concrete driveway. A fence can be the most expensive per lineal meter item!

Right now bank finance is “cheap” interest rates are low which means, based on historical standards, repayments are quite low.

While changes have occurred they are good ones - forcing people to pay off the principal of their loan while also managing interest is a positive thing.

So, keeping this in mind, it is much easier and more affordable to include the items which will be very expensive for you later.

Be mindful, however, that builders who choose to sell you a shell will charge you significantly more to add in these items later. This is where they make most of their money.

So, when you get seduced by a low ball base price for a 20+ square design,

keep in mind that the slab grade they have included in their advertised price is going to need to be upgraded on your site.

If you thought you were getting stone bench tops, think again. And if you want them you will know you are paying for them.

So, where can we avoid all this inclusion heartbreak?

Let’s go back to the start - in the display.

When you sit down with whichever builder after walking through their house, you need to ask a very important question - what is the ‘as displayed’ price?

When they give you the price, ask them if a driveway, a fence, the façade and the slab are included in that base price.

Ask the builder if they put noggins behind their toilet and towel rail holders.

Ask them how many coats of paint are included internally.

If you expect to pay peanuts for a house, chances are you’ll get one fit for a monkey.

Ask the right questions at the start and you’ll get all the information you need to make a smart decision later.

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BACK IN REAL ESTATE A SEVEN-MONTH hiatus away from real estate rekindled Andrew Brown’s passion for the industry and propelled the licensed agent to take up a fresh challenge with Peake Real Estate.

Andrew is the newest member of the Peake team, specialising in selling homes in two of Berwick’s most popular estates Timbarra and Bellbird.

Andrew had a long career in real estate before deciding to take a break. However, he soon found that he missed the cut and thrust of real estate and was delighted when the opportunity arose to join Peake.

“I liked the idea of an independent agency. I had always viewed Peake as a progressive real estate office in terms of their systems, their marketing and their attitude.

“From the outside I had the perception that they were a really pro-active, positive agency. It sounds corny, but now that I have joined the team those perceptions have actually exceeded expectations. I couldn’t be happier.“ Andrew moved to the Berwick area with his family in 1989.

He still lives in the area. His 12-yearold son attends school in Berwick and Andrew is a keen member of Berwick Cycle, enjoying social rides through the Dandenong Ranges on weekends.

He said he had always enjoyed dealing with people which is why real estate appealed to him as a career.

“I like constantly being around people and using my communication skills. Real estate changes all the time. It’s not as monotonous as other jobs I’ve done. There is always a new property to sell, new owners and buyers to meet.

“I thought I was gone for good from real estate but I missed it. Real estate is what I know and what I’m good at.“

Peake Real Estate agent Andrew Brown.

Andrew said the properties in Timbarra and Bellbird continued to perform strongly.

“Like a lot of areas across the board, there are a lot more buyers than sellers.

The average selling time is very low and vendors are getting very good prices.

“These estates have always been very popular locations so when something comes on the market there is a lot of interest.”

He is confident the strong market will continue well into the new year.

“In the next 12 months I think we will continue to see growth and strong demand. It has always been a popular location and I still think there is still growth there.“ Andrew Brown can be contacted on 0411 043 625. Peake Real Estate is at 18 Langmore Lane, Berwick.

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kids get a dose of book magic

By Victoria Stone-Meadows As primary schools around the state celebrate Book Week, students from all over are dressing up as their favourite characters for the annual parades.

Tooradin Primary School was no exception as students came to school dressed as everything from Harry Potter, to Minions, to The Cat in the Hat. Families of the students came along to the Book Week parade and will be sticking around for the week to hear students read from their favourite stories.

Grandparents of students are invited on Thursday 17 August to share in classroom activities and the school Book Fair.

Each day during Book Week at Tooradin a passage from a mystery book will be read and the classes have to try to guess together the title and author - book prizes will be awarded to one winning class each day.

Well-being co-ordinator at the school, Rachel Davis, said Book Week was always a magical time for the students.

“It is always a wonderful atmosphere to have the whole school immersed in a love of such a wide variety of literature - amazing books never lose their magic,” she said.

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Ashtyn came along to Book Week dressed as a Minion.

Faith channeled the mischievous Dr Seuss character of Thing 2.

Hayden, Kye, Bethany and Carli all got into the spirit of Book Week.

Brady has his wand at the ready as Harry Potter.

A crayon named Tate had had enough and was ready to quit at the Book Week parade at Tooradin Primary School.

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Woman hits the jackpot!

A Hampton Park woman has hit the jackpot, taking home almost $750,000 in a recent TattsLotto draw.

The retiree, who chose to remain anonymous, took home a whopping total of $723,182 when her ticket struck in two separate draws.

She bought the winning fivegame marked System 7 entry from Lynbrook Village News and Lotto at the Lynbrook Village Shopping Centre.

The woman said she had been celebrating all weekend after finding out she had won.

“I wasn’t overly excited until I got this phone call. My sister won TattsLotto years ago, and she told me I’d get the call to confirm, so I’ve been waiting,” she said.

“We celebrated a little bit hard last night, you can’t believe the excitement there was in this house yesterday - oh my God. Too much champagne.”

“I check my numbers every Sunday. Once I found out I rang my sons and daughter-in-law and mother-in-law - it was on for young and old.”

The woman said her lucky numbers were very personal to her and she had been playing them for many years in the hopes of them paying off one day.

“I’ve had the numbers for I reckon 20-plus years; they are my two sons’ football numbers and their birth dates,” she said.

After such a big win, the woman said she would need some time to consider her options before deciding what she would spend it on.

“I’ll probably put some money away with my superannuation, and I want to give the kids each some money and share it with my sisters and brother and mother-in-law too,” she said.

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ing a holiday around Australia, and we’ve been thinking about it for ages but haven’t been able to go because of money, but now we can.”

“We will just sit back and relax, and start thinking about how we will spend it.”

Joanne Sciortino, team member of Lynbrook Village News and Lotto, said the team at the shop was thrilled to hear one of their customers was a winner.

“We are so very happy that a local person has won division one,” Ms Sciortino said.

“We are so happy for them and wish them all the best with their win.”

Across Australia there were six division one winning entries in the draw including three from Victoria, one from South Australia, one from New South Wales, and one from Queensland.

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Initiated by the Cancer Council more than 30 years ago, Daffodil Day aims to raise awareness and funds for vital research, support services, prevention programs and advocacy.

Last year the day brought in a staggering $5.6 million Australia-wide and there are hopes to beat that figure this year.

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With support for more than 50 cancer research projects, St John of God Health Care is heavily invested in research and clinical trials so that it can provide the most effective, evidence-based care to its patients.

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Diane’s the best bookkeeper Cranbourne-based bookkeeper Diane Lucas of Direct Management is officially Australia’s best after winning the Bookkeeper of the Year award at the 2017 Australian Accounting Awards held in May. The accolade comes on the back of winning the 2016 International ProAdvisor of the Year award from among 150,000 QuickBooks Online advisors worldwide.

As one of the first registered BAS agents in Victoria, Diane worked for the family’s Dalmore agricultural business for seven years before establishing Direct Management in 2006.

Over the past 18 years, she has built a reputation as an industry disruptor and one of the most influential accounting professionals in the nation.

“I’ve always known what I wanted to achieve, but a turning point was when I started working with a business consultant four years ago,” Diane said.

“One of our first tasks was to crystalise my vision for the business, and document my personal and business goals. Four years later, I can literally tick each one off as accomplished. My absolute self-belief and conviction has been fundamental to what I’ve achieved so far, as has been sharing the vision with my team.”

Diane sees the awards as recognition of the invaluable contribution of her team.

“Without my team, the growth I have been able to achieve, both personally and for my firm, would not be possible,“ she said.

Beyond her regular business responsibilities, Diane is a strong advocate for advancing the bookkeeping industry by lifting standards to the highest level.

“I am passionate about helping great bookkeepers become exceptional bookkeepers. As a trainer and writer for Intuit Australia and co-author of the Pure Bookkeeping Manual for QuickBooks Online and Reckon Accounting, I am able to educate people about the benefits of cloud accounting software and empower them to become exceptional through the use of proven systems.”

Equally passionate about empowering others associated with the bookkeeping industry, Diane, in 2015, established the closed Facebook group, Cloud Storm, Australia’s largest independent forum for accounting industry professionals and cloud software vendors. In its first 12 months, Cloud Storm attracted nearly 500 members.

Diane also provides industry insights through her advisory role on the Bookkeeping and Accounting Industry Advisory Committee for the Monarch Institute in Melbourne, and industry representative role on the Australian Bookkeepers Association.

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Future Metals Recycling currently recovers and recycles a large proportion of waste coming on site and the planned Cardinia Waste and Recyclers project will further increase its recycling ability to reduce waste going to landfill.

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What’s on Portrait painting

One family. Two wars. Three countries. What does it take to forge a new life far from home? Filmed over 10 years, Constance on the Edge is an unflinchingly honest portrayal of one refugee family’s resettlement story in Australia.

Brave, lion-hearted, charismatic Constance, mother of six, confronts her painful past in war-torn Sudan, and risks everything in Australia so her family can thrive.

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■ Friday 1 September, 6.30pm. Balla Balla Community Centre. Phone 5990 0900.

Friends for a cause Berwick Evening View Club meets monthly and welcomes new members. The club raises funds to support the Smith Family’s Learning for Life program. The club aims to provide an opportunity for women of all ages and backgrounds to make new friends while supporting a good cause.

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Round 1 to Warriors

By Russell Bennett If Saturday night’s game at ‘The Colosseum’ was a boxing bout, the Pakenham Warriors were in desperate trouble in the sixth round - on the ropes with broken ribs and a badly swollen right eye.

But what happened next was befitting of a ‘Rocky’ screenplay.

Brent Russell’s Big V Warriors refused to give in - refused to succumb to that one, knockout blow from Craigieburn.

Instead, they bounced back off the ropes spurred on by the deafening roar of the 500-strong home crowd to land a huge counter left hook, a crunching right uppercut, and a knockout roundhouse of their own to win in the 12th.

Brad Szalek’s dagger corner three was the left hook; Trent Lee’s long-range bomb from feet beyond the arc as the shot clock expired was the uppercut; and Josh Bjelan’s lay-up in the closing seconds was the roundhouse as Pakenham turned an 18-point deficit at one stage into an eight-point win to go up 1-0 in their best of three semi-final series against the Eagles.

Staggeringly, Craigieburn failed to score a single point in the final 5:50 of game time, while in that same period Pakenham transformed a 13-point deficit into an eight-point win, 73-65.

While games two and (if necessary) three will be held on Craigieburn’s home floor next week-

One in, all in. The Pakenham Warriors walked away with a win for the ages on Saturday night. end, Saturday’s result would surely be a massive psychological blow to the Eagles, who finished atop the Division 2 ladder with a 17-5 record from their 22 home and away games. The Warriors, by contrast, finished fifth.

The Eagles were posing all kinds of issues early for the Warriors on Saturday night, particularly athletic finisher Dexter Graham (20 points and 7 boards) and captain Liam Watt (17 points).

The visitors jumped out to an 11-2 early lead, setting the tone and playing the game largely on their own terms.

Pakenham’s interior defense started to clamp

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Josh Bjelan shone in front of a packed crowd at 'The Colosseum'. 171612 Pictures: STEWART CHAMBERS down and proved key in the Warriors reducing the deficit to just two, but they were still being out-hustled in some key areas - such as the offensive glass.

A series of high-percentage looks throughout the second term helped the Eagles extend their lead, while the Warriors struggled to finish at the other end.

Though Bjelan continued his outstanding form, displaying his impressive array of offensive post moves, the home side couldn’t buy a bucket from the outside in the early going.

Bjelan had 16 of Pakenham’s 26 points at the half as they trailed by 10. Super versatile forward James Topp urged his side to push the tempo more in the second half in the hope of finding easier looks at the basket, while Russell blasted his players for playing like they had the lead and simply relying on their talent to see them over the line.

“This is game one, but we have to treat it like it’s game three!” he implored.

Though Bjelan continued his dominance in the low-block to start the third, the Eagles got their perimeter game firing and led by 16 points, 47-31, just three minutes into the second half.

Pakenham’s only chance to get back into the game was on the defensive end, and twin towers Bjelan and Brad Bridgewater loomed as the keys.

The Warriors then made it a clear focus to try and finish at the rim or at least be rewarded with trips to the charity stripe, and their intensity lifted.

It started at the defensive end with the huge, vocal home crowd riding every play. Turnovers and costly fouls from the Eagles meant that they couldn’t land that decisive knockout blow.

The Warriors got within six points late in the term as Bridgewater (10 points, 7 boards) started to come into his own, but the Eagles responded and stretched the margin back to 12 with 10 minutes to play.

There was a clear lift in intensity from the Warriors in the first five minutes of the last, yet they struggled to make any real inroads on the scoreboard in those opening stages.

But a three-pointer from Eagle Robert TollerBond with 5:50 remaining proved to be their last bucket of the contest as the Warriors’ desperation sparked them to life.

Strong finishes at the rim from Topp (11 points) and skipper Ben Gaze (10 points) were followed by a high-percentage look from Bjelan (25 points, 7 boards) with the defense giving him too much space; and Szalek’s corner three - which gave Pakenham the lead 66-65 with just under 1:50 left.

Cody Fredrickson and his Warriors team-mates refused to give in against Craigieburn.

Trent Lee’s three from more than a foot behind the arc with just over a minute remaining put Pakenham up 69-65, before another Bjelan layup put the side up 71-65 with just over 20 seconds remaining.

The Warriors’ defensive spark was vital in their win, but so to was their lift in tempo offensively. The Eagles simply couldn’t match it.

The lasting image from the game, which ended with Pakenham outscoring Craigieburn 25-5 in the final quarter, was from the Warriors team song - sung at centre court arm-in-arm with their army of loyal supporters. If the Warriors are to close out this series next weekend at Craigieburn, they’ll need to bring that same passion and fire with them to spur their boys on again.

“Way to go 1-0 but our job isn’t done,” Russell said in the change rooms after the song.

“We have to go there now and play on their court.

“Defense is what got it done tonight, and that’s the finals intensity we need moving forward.

“Now, we must go 1-0 one more time.”

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Double chance for ’Pies

By David Nagel Narre Warren is looming as a serious threat to claim its first premiership since 2013 after the Magpies continued their stellar run of form with a 42-point victory over Doveton.

The Magpies’ first victory at Robinson Oval since 2014 secured a coveted double-chance and confirmed Heath Black’s team as the genuine article ahead of this year’s finals series.

They have now won five on the trot, including victories over fellow finals contenders Beaconsfield (79 points), Cranbourne (19 points) and now the Doves.

Only Berwick will take a winning feeling against the Magpies into September, but even the Wickers may have inadvertently helped with the impetus for this late-season surge.

They thumped the Magpies by 49 points in a one-sided contest at Edwin Flack Reserve in round 12.

“We had stern and open words after that game, the players were left in doubt as to my feelings,” Black said.

“And, while we can’t quite put our finger on it, things have definitely turned around since then. To get the

Doveton and Narre Warren pay their respects to Indigenous Round ahead of the big clash at Robinson Oval on Saturday night. 171613 Picture ROB CAREW double chance was a must if we wanted to have an impact, come finals time.”

The Magpies were consistently strong over four quarters, with midfield dynamos Trent Cody and Josh Tonna getting a stack of the ball, and superstar veteran Michael Collins continuing a great run of form since the

mid-season bye.

Youngster Joel Zietsman continues to impress down back, while Nick Scanlon’s four-goal haul made a monte of this year’s league goal-kicking award. The Magpies led by 50 points at the final change before taking the foot off the pedal slightly in the final term.

Veteran Ryan Hendy had a night out with five goals for the Doves, while Russ Gabriel, Jake Blackwood and Sam Raru did what they do best - figure prominently on the best players’ list.

Reigning premier Cranbourne had to dig deep to get over the top of Beaconsfield by 13 points at Holm Park Reserve.

Simon Goosey’s men found themselves 26-points adrift early in the second term before unleashing an unanswered six-goal burst to fight their way into the contest. Cranbourne led by a point at three-quarter time before kicking four goals to two in the final term to lock up second place on the ladder.

Khaled Kandakji kicked three for the winners who had Jordy Bertrand and the Osborne brothers -Brandon and Glenn - play great games in defence.

Kyle O’Sullivan and Daniel Galante tried hard for Beacy who had firstgamer Jackson Bramich kick a goal with his first kick in senior footy.

Premiership favourites Berwick also had to fight hard for victory with a seven-goal final term leading to a

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By David Nagel FINALS fever has come a week early for this year’s premiership contenders with two magnificent games set to round out the South East home-and-away season this Saturday.

Cranbourne and Doveton will slug it out at Casey Fields in a precursor to their elimination final at Berwick on 27 August - but even that clash pales into insignificance compared to the main event on the card.

Narre Warren and TooradinDalmore, the two dominant teams of the season, level on points, going head to head at Kalora Park with the minor premiership and a week’s rest on the line.

Tooradin coach Kelly Andrews knows there’s a huge pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.

“We definitely want top spot, we want the week off to freshen up and to fine tune our set ups with an extra training session or two,” Andrews said.

The Seagulls rounded out their preparations by making light work of Hampton Park, winning 55-27 at the Tooradin Rec. Reserve.

Alex Duff (goal shooter) and Alex Maher (goal attack) set the scene for the Seagulls in the first quarter, while Ebony Dolan (goal defence) and Jess Maher (goal keeper) were equally adept at the defensive end. The Redbacks were never in the hunt but Brooke Kiely (goal keeper) and Karli Foster (GD) can hold their heads high after limiting the potential damage.

The remainder of round 17 produced some great action, with Cranbourne’s one-goal win over Beaconsfield the star attraction.

Cranbourne started magnificently, scoring only 11 goals in the first quarter, but restricting their thirdplaced opponents to just five goals for the term. The gun-duo of Tara Cecil (GK) and Sharni Lambden (GD) was back in business, making life extremely difficult for the like

31-point win over Officer at Starling Road.

When talented Kangaroos youngster Jesse Longmuir converted from the top of the goal-square, at the 21-minute mark of the third term, an upset looked on the cards - the Kangas 10-points ahead, 5.6 to 2.14.

But the Wickers responded in style with early last-quarter goals to Tom Brennan and Harry Money, breaking the game open and keeping their perfect season intact.

Berwick’s backline really stood tall when the pressure was on in the second half with Luke Sheppard, Ash Smith and Will Arthurson providing plenty of drive from half back. James Canty and Luke Smaluch were best for the Kangas, who finish with six wins for the season.

And Tooradin brushed aside a plucky Hampton Park by 156 points at Westernport Oval.

Andrew Dean kicked eight and Kyle Van Der Pluym seven for the Gulls who had Nick Lang on fire with five of his own. The Redbacks kicked four goals in the second term, clearly their best output for the season, with Tim Ziegeler slotting two.

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of Bianca Sanzaro (GS) and Emily Boribon (GA).

But Beacy responded in the style of a very good team, scoring 12-5 in the second quarter to edge ahead through the middle stages of the match. Scores were basically gridlocked for the remainder of the contest, with Cranny holding on in a nail-biter.

Alanah Hardy was a star for Cranbourne, starting in centre she allowed Tegan Stahl (GA) and Tahlia Coates (GS) to take responsibility for the scoring before taking care of business in the second half.

Beacy, who had some key personnel missing, had Brianna Pratt (wing attack), Dani Cameron (GD) and Ash Gill (centre) put in solid four-quarter performances.

Narre Warren produced a stunning third quarter effort to down Doveton 51-41 by 10 goals under lights at Robinson Oval.

The Magpies led by three at half time before a 16-7 third term put the

issue beyond doubt.

Chloe Phillips (GS) and Gabby Dwyer (GA) were sensational for the winners, while Chelsea Imanisani (GA) held the Doves attacking end together in the absence of Rhani Samason. Coach Liz Edwards (WA) was also impressive for the Doves.

And ROC has momentarily jumped into sixth place on the ladder after winning its third game from its last four starts, 48-45, against Berwick at Starling Road.

The difference between the teams was the third quarter, where players like Georgie Douglas (wing defence), Ash Barnett (C) and Courtney Linhart (GS) played some of their best netball for the season.

Linhart scored 10 goals in the third term, stretching the Kangas out to a five-goal lead at the final break.

Berwick lifted, through Sarah Nash (C), Itagia Amataga (GS) and Olivia Macente (WA) ... but the damage had already been done.

Pakenham had the bye.

SENIORS BEACONSFIELD 5.2 6.4 8.7 10.9(69) CRANBOURNE 2.0 5.2 9.2 13.4(82) OFFICER SFC 1.4 2.6 5.6 6.8(44) BERWICK 1.7 2.10 3.14 10.15(75) TOORADIN-DALMORE 5.7 11.9 20.20 28.26(194) HAMPTON PARK 1.1 5.6 5.6 5.8(38) DOVETON 1.1 4.3 4.4 10.6(66) NARRE WARREN 4.4 8.7 11.12 15.18(108) RESERVES: Beaconsfield 5.10(40) v Cranbourne 3.5(23), Officer SFC 2.2(14) v Berwick 19.13(127), Tooradin-Dalmore 18.12(120) v Hampton Park 3.6(24), Doveton 6.6(42) v Narre Warren 10.15(75).

UNDER 19A: Beaconsfield 5.7(37) v Cranbourne A 3.9(27), Doveton 4.4(28) v Narre Warren A 14.12(96).

UNDER 19B: Pakenham 6.13(49) v Officer SFC 2.1(13), Cranbourne B 7.5(47) v Narre Warren B 11.11(77).

LADDERS SENIORS W L D B % PTS Berwick 15 0 0 2 226.83 68 Cranbourne 12 3 0 2 182.09 56 Narre Warren 11 4 0 2 176.67 52 Beaconsfield 9 6 0 2 161.95 44 Doveton 8 7 0 2 137.94 40 Tooradin-Dalmore 6 9 0 2 112.82 32 Officer SFC 6 10 0 1 90.15 28 Pakenham 1 14 0 2 54.00 12 Hampton Park 0 15 0 2 12.87 8 This week - Final Round: Berwick v Beaconsfield, Cranbourne v Doveton, Narre Warren v Tooradin-Dalmore, Hampton Park v Pakenham, Officer SFC - Bye. NETBALL A GRADE: Beaconsfield 33 v Cranbourne 34, Doveton 41 v Narre Warren 51, ROC 48 v Berwick 45, TooradinDalmore 55 v Hampton Park 27, Pakenham - Bye. B GRADE: Beaconsfield 55 v Cranbourne 39, Doveton 32 v Narre Warren 42, ROC 62 v Berwick 36, TooradinDalmore 61 v Hampton Park 38, Pakenham - Bye. C GRADE: Beaconsfield 35 v Cranbourne 20, Doveton 24 v Narre Warren 49, ROC 35 v Berwick 20, TooradinDalmore 35 v Hampton Park 33, Pakenham - Bye. D GRADE: Beaconsfield 41 v Cranbourne 28, Doveton 22 v Narre Warren 32, ROC 33 v Berwick 23, TooradinDalmore 28 v Hampton Park 23, Pakenham - Bye. 17 UNDER RED: Beaconsfield 28 v Cranbourne 20, Doveton 48 v Narre Warren 16, ROC 51 v Berwick 23, Tooradin-Dalmore 30 v Hampton Park 16, Pakenham - Bye. 17 UNDER WHITE: Beaconsfield 40 v Cranbourne 11, Doveton 27 v Narre Warren 35, ROC 31 v Berwick 28, Tooradin-Dalmore 34 v Hampton Park 17, Pakenham - Bye. 15 UNDER RED: Beaconsfield 21 v Cranbourne 23, Doveton 33 v Narre Warren 28, ROC 31 v Berwick 25, Tooradin-Dalmore 23 v Hampton Park 27, Pakenham - Bye. 15 UNDER WHITE: Beaconsfield 18 v Cranbourne 24, Doveton 13 v Narre Warren 34, ROC 18 v Berwick 25, Pakenham - Bye, Tooradin-Dalmore - Bye. 13 UNDER RED: Beaconsfield 32 v Cranbourne 11, Doveton 15 v Narre Warren 16, ROC 33 v Berwick 22, Tooradin-Dalmore 30 v Hampton Park 16, Pakenham - Bye. 13 UNDER WHITE: Beaconsfield 50 v Cranbourne 5, Doveton 8 v Narre Warren 20, ROC 14 v Berwick 19, Pakenham - Bye, Tooradin-Dalmore - Bye. LADDER A GRADE W L D B % Pts Narre Warren 13 2 0 2 149.46 60 Tooradin-Dalmore 13 2 0 2 149.05 60 Beaconsfield 10 5 0 2 119.13 48 Cranbourne 8 5 2 2 108.86 44 Doveton 9 6 0 2 101.97 44 ROC 5 10 1 1 84.29 26 Hampton Park 4 10 1 2 83.31 26 Berwick 3 10 2 2 86.99 24 Pakenham 0 15 0 2 55.73 8

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