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PERSON OF THE

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Heritage Springs Cafe owners Thida Lim (pictured) and husband Kim, and the local Heritage Springs community are the 2017 Pakenham-Officer Star Picture: KYRA GILLESPIE News People of the Year for their display of community spirit in the face of devastation. 176385 spirit, residents of Heritage Springs and Pakenham came to her aid.

People came out in droves to purchase drinks from a temporary coffee cart which was opened by Ms Lin in the weeks following the fire, while generous community members dug deep into their pockets to help fund-raise for repairs.

Ms Lim and her husband Kim were overwhelmed by the generosity.

“Everyone has been so nice helping to raise money for us,” Ms Lin said.

“Mums, teachers and workmen have been coming to buy coffee from our cart.”

Despite the setback, Ms Lim’s smile and

cheery disposition remained throughout the tedious six-month long restoration process.

The caf¨¦ was reopened in December and Ms Lin is now able to look back at the incident with a sense of pride that she got through it.

“We’ve been through the worst of it and come out the other side, and I think we’re stronger for it,” she said.

“Everyone including teachers, parents, grandparents and even residents of the nearby retirement villages have supported us every step of the way.

“We have such a strong community here and I love them all so much for their support.”

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An arson attack is something that could break many business owners, but thanks to the unwavering support of the local community, the Heritage Springs Cafe came out of the June 2017 incident stronger than ever.

Their demonstration of strength and true community spirit in the face of devastation is why the cafe and its supporters have been named the Pakenham-Officer Star News 2017 People of the Year.

The cafe made headlines after it was firebombed by three men, who entered the premises, sprayed accelerant through the shop, and set it alight just before 2.30am on Sunday 11 June.

When owner Thida Lim arrived to open at about 7.15am she found her premises cordoned off by police who told her the shopping centre would not open until further notice.

She said nothing prepared her for what she saw when the police arson squad gave the allclear about 1pm and allowed her inside.

According to Ms Lim, every drawer was open and the tips jar was gone.

“I was shocked and completely devastated,” Ms Lim said.

“It was clear the people who did this were looking for money.”

Despite having to fork out over $170,000 of her own money to repair the charred interior and shattered windows, Ms Lim believes the business is stronger for it.

But she admits she wouldn’t have made it through without the support of her “beautiful” local community.

Thida and her husband Kim moved to Heritage Springs almost four years ago when they bought the Heritage Springs Cafe, and since then they have become much-loved locals.

In the days following the attack, 200 mums from the neighbouring Heritage Springs Primary School paid the caf¨¦ owner a visit, showering her with hugs and messages of support.

“There were lots of cuddles and hugs. I was so overwhelmed with emotion that I cried,” Ms Lim said.

Having to fork over $170,000 of her own money to cover repairs of the charred interior and shattered windows, Ms Lim was initially worried about how she was going to pay bills and put food on the table.

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By Bonny Burrows A symbolic walk kicked off the new St John of God Berwick Hospital’s open day on 7 January.

A group of about 250 hospital staff, past patients and local residents clad in red caps, marched to the St John of God Berwick’s new state-of-the-art facility on Kangan Drive as part of a commemorative walk aimed at farewelling its Gibb Street hospital which has provided healthcare to the local region for more than 100 years.

The family of hospital founders Dr Percy Langmore and son Dr Leonard Langmore were also in attendance to help officially farewell their grandfather’s and father’s former stomping grounds, before the short walk between hospitals began.

Upon arrival at the new $120 million premises, the group were joined by “many, many more” community members who had turned out to commemorate the iconic moment in local healthcare.

The open day was a fun-filled affair featuring tours, featuring food, entertainment, giveaways, dress-up characters, music and radio station KISS 101.FM. St John of God Berwick Hospital marketing manager Lisa Carman said people were blown away by the new facility, which would enable the healthcare provider to expand its services.

Along with the continuation of services currently on offer at Gibb Street, the Kangan Drive site will include the region’s first intensive care unit and cardiac services with dedicated cardiac beds and a cardiac/vascular catheter laboratory.

Initially, the hospital will open with 110 beds, five operating theatres and one procedure room.

Intensive care and cardiac services, including the Cardiovascular Interventional Lab, will soon follow.

With the blessing of the founding family, the

Walkers head down Glouchester Avenue toward the new hospital. 176359

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Three generations of the Curtis Family were born at the Berwick St John of God Hospital on Gibb Street. Pictured are (front) Flynn, Jack, Nicholas, William, Thomas, (middle) Maxine, Heather, Stephen, (back) Simon and wife Samantha, Brian and Sam. 176359

David Langmore, son of hospital founder Percy Langmore speaks at the Gibb Street site.

Behind him is President of Berwick Hospital Wes Jame and Percy's eldest son Professor John Langmore. 176359

former hospital will be transformed into a private rehabilitation and mental health service known as the St John of God Langmore Centre.

St John of God Berwick Hospital’s new Kangan Drive facility will officially open on 18 January.

Forgiving win Casey Cardinia Libraries (CCL) has extended a heartfelt thank you to all who donated to the 2017 Forgiving Tree Appeal, which delivered more than $20,000 worth of gifts and non-perishable food items for people in need.

The Forgiving Tree Appeal ran from 7 November until Christmas Eve and encouraged library members to donate food or gifts and get their fines waived.

CCL made sure the donations were passed on to local charity partners, who included Cranbourne Information Support Service, Hampton Park Community House, WAYSS, Doveton Salvos, Transit Outreach Service and the 4Cs in Pakenham.

CCL CEO Chris Buckingham said the generosity of library members was inspiring and library staff were delighted to be able to pay it forward by wiping the slate clean for members willing to give back to their community.

"Christmas is a time when many households are under pressure to make ends meet. By waiving fines and encouraging people to visit our libraries, we bring people together and help build stronger and more connected communities."

"During the Forgiving Tree Appeal, boxes full of food and gifts were distributed from our libraries, which helped to make Christmas just that little bit brighter for so many locals."

Mr Buckingham said CCL was thrilled to be able to extend the spirit of giving into the new year by scrapping overdue fines across the library service as part of a 12 month trial.

"The most valuable thing about our collection is that it is read and enjoyed by our members.

Overdue fines are a barrier for those who need our services the most," Mr Buckingham said.

"We exist to encourage lifelong learning and increase literacy and we want as many people as possible to borrow items and use our services."

From January 1, people who are late returning goods will also have the opportunity to make a donation to the library which will be used to expand early literacy programs across the library service.

Family and Community Centre for Clyde North

By Brendan Rees Clyde North's growing Ramleigh Estate will receive a new major community centre thanks to a State Government announcement of a $1.2 million Growing Suburbs Fund (GSF).

Member for Eastern Victoria Daniel Mulino said the grant will help deliver the Ramleigh Family and Community Centre which will be located in one of the most popular new residential areas.

The project will deliver two maternal and child health consulting rooms with a storage and waiting area, a large multipurpose community room and outdoor yard, a community kitchen, three licensed kindergarten rooms, staff and public amenities, a staffed reception area and car parking spaces.

The project also includes the supply of furniture, fittings and equipment that is accessible for all community members.

Funding is part of the 2017-19 GSF round, which is supporting seven projects across the

City of Casey through a total of $7.7 million.

The GSF aims to improve the amenity, liveability and resilience of communities in Victoria's 10 interface councils on Melbourne's fringe.

Mr Mulino said the community centre will be a great asset to young families moving into the estate.

"The Ramleigh Estate will house thousands of new dwellings over the coming years so it's vital we meet the needs of this community."

Minister for Local Government Marlene Kairouz said "We're getting on with delivering the facilities that a growing area like Clyde deserves."

City of Casey Mayor Cr Geoff Ablett thanked the State Government for their contribution and said Council looked forward to bringing the project to fruition.

"Council welcomes these funding announcements and will continue to advocate to the State and Federal Governments to further invest in this region, particularly in transport infrastructure to get traffic moving so residents can enjoy the facilities and services we deliver."

Clyde North''s new and growing community at Ramleigh Estate will receive a community centre.

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Lifesavers are urging people not to swim in Patterson River, after a Pakenham boy was rescued from a current at the weekend.

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Paky boy's beach rescue sparks stern warning The State Government has launched a campaign for parents not to leave their kids in cars and risking their lives this summer. 176490 Picture: CONTRIBUTED.

Heat on parents to keep the kids cool Parents are being warned not to leave their children in cars this summer as new statistics reveal Cranbourne rates as one of the top 10 postcodes for ambulance call outs to kids stuck in vehicles.

Concerning new data shows Ambulance Victoria responded to 1,696 callouts across Victoria in the year to August, with the vast majority being cases involving toddlers and babies left in cars.

On average, four kids a day are being put at risk of serious heat-related injury or death by being left unattended in parked cars.

A new State Government campaign, which features AFL legend Matthew Richardson aims to make people aware of the potential dangers of leaving children in hot cars.

Kidsafe and Ambulance Victoria will work with the State Government in The Never Leave Kids in Cars campaign to increase awareness and remind parents just how easy it is to underestimate the time it can take to run a quick errand.

Childrens' body temperatures rise three to five times faster than an adult's, meaning they are at greater risk of life-threatening heatstroke, dehydration and organ damage when left in the car and will see advertisements run on television, radio and social media.

In Victoria, it is against the law to leave children unattended, with offenders facing fines

Temperatures in a car can double within minutes on a warm day says Minister for Families and Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS. Children Jenny Mikakos. 176490 of up to $3900 or jail for six months, or both.

The top 10 postcodes for callouts were Werribee (43 callouts), Narre Warren (42), Tarneit (41), Pakenham (38), Frankston South (34), Roxburgh Park (33), Cranbourne (31), Ballarat (28), Melton (26) and Preston (23).

Minister for Families and Children Jenny Mikakos said there were no excuses for children to be left in a car, adding a car's tempera-

ture can more than double within minutes.

"Don't let a moment of complacency or frustration put your loved ones at risk - always take them with you."

"Hot summer days can kill, and even on a milder day in the mid-20s, the temperature inside a parked vehicle can easily get to 20 to 30 degrees hotter than outside," she said.

Lifesavers are urging Carrum beach goers to adhere to warnings after a Pakenham boy was rescued from a current in a 'no swim' zone.

Carrum Surf Life Saving Club volunteers were kept busy in scorching 42-degree heat on Saturday 6 January after beach-goers ignored pleas to stay away from Patterson River.

Four people, including a 12-year-old Pakenham boy, were rescued by lifesavers after being pulled towards the Patterson River channel by a strong littoral current caused by strong winds following the evening's cool change.

Two 18-year-old men were swept into the channel shortly after 6pm and were rescued by the surf lifesaving club's volunteers, who had stayed past their scheduled patrol time to ensure swimmers were safe.

Following the incident, the lifesavers created a 50-metre no swim zone south of the river to prevent further swimmers being swept away.

However, between 7pm and 8pm, the Pakenham boy and a 16-year-old girl, were also caught in the current.

Carrum Surf Life Saving Club Captain Catherine Paulsen said the rescues came despite several warnings from lifesavers not to swim in the river.

"We've arranged for big warning signs to be placed here, we speak with beachgoers, there are stories in the local paper and Facebook," Ms Paulsen said.

"However, people continue to swim here.

Even on Saturday, after they've seen others swept away in a current and rescued they swim in the same place."

Carrum Surf Life Saving Club President Ben Rooks issued a warning to Pakenham and surrounding residents who planned to swim at Carrum beach.

Mr Rooks said it was never safe to swim in or near Patterson River.

"This isn't the first time we've rescued people from Pakenham at Carrum beach," Mr Rooks said.

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Quotes of ’17

Eyes on security

"Two hundred mums from the Heritage Spring Primary school came here yesterday to comfort me. There were lots of cuddles and hugs. I was so overwhelmed with emotion that I cried."

Thida Lim, who was inundated with community support following the June firebomb attack on her cafe at Heritage Springs Shopping Centre.

By Bonny Burrows Pakenham's Bourke Park became a lot safer in 2017.

After years of community protest, blanketcoverage surveillance was installed at the crime hotspot, with CCTV footage streaming direct to Pakenham Police Station.

Installation of the surveillance began in June as part of a project aimed at deterring crime and increasing a public sense of safety.

For years the park, located along Station Street and Railway Avenue, Pakenham, had been focus of many community and police concerns due to its "high degree of anti-social and criminal behaviour" such as drug and alcohol use, vandalism and assault at the site and the nearby Pakenham train station.

The council responded to these concerns in 2014 with a "rejuvenation project" featuring infrastructure and safety improvements including the installation of two playgrounds, barbecues, picnic settings and improved lighting, but security cameras were not part of the plan.

However, a 2016 feasibility study determined that due to a lack of "natural surveillance" cameras were still needed.

The cameras, along with an additional 13 lights and landscaping and maintenance work, were funded by the State Government in December 2016 and works began the next year.

Footage started streaming direct the police station in November 2017, much to the relief of local residents who had previously avoided the park out of safety fears.

"Walking down Pakenham last year, it did not feel like Christmas at all. It felt empty."

Pakenham resident of 10 years Janet Watts following the council's decision to again not install council-funded Christmas decorations in the town.

"I often walk with my family and the dog as the environment and views are amazing.

There are kangaroos, echidnas, kookaburras and beautiful trees and scrub. Then you look around and see the mess."

Pakenham resident Chelsea McGrath-Rafferty, who was fed up watching her neighbourhood turn into a dumping ground.

"For parents with prams or pedestrians using mobility aids, such as mobility scooters, walking frames, bicycles and so on, waiting on the road island can be both an uncomfortable and daunting experience when you feel one wrong move will mean the end of your life."

Pakenham resident Mikayla Kennett. Ms Kennett in 2017 started a petition to make Pakenham's Racecourse Road safer for families.

"It really frightened me, given what has been going on around the world. It was a pretty sick joke, if that is what it was supposed to be."

Daniel Jones, who was banking a cheque at the NAB ATM on Pakenham's Main Street on 3 June when a "smoking package" was hurled out of a car window towards him.

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Pakenham couple John and Barbara Jarrott celebrated 60 years together in September.

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Yakkerboo divides Pakenham

By Bonny Burrows

Elaina Haig was the first person to use the McGregor Road pedestrian crossing lights. 171821

Mr Yakkerboo is a well-loved local identity, however not everyone loves an $80,000 bronze and steel sculpture erected in his honour.

The sculpture of the town's mythical bunyip-style swamp character was unveiled in Pakenham's Main Street on 20 April but drew criticism from some ratepayers who described the artwork as a waste of money.

Of particular concern to residents was the fact the artist commissioned to complete the work was not local.

The statue was created by Newcastle artist Julie Squires and features Mr Yakkerboo with his new canine mate Blue.

The former Melburnian had never heard of Yakkerboo before responding to a call for public submissions but quickly educated herself.

"I'd spent a day researching the Yakkerboo... and I just thought trying to teach people about the history of the area is really important," Ms Squires said.

Taking inspiration from the original Mr Yakkerboo, which was designed by primary school students, Ms Squires turned to local schools for assistance.

More than 200 children contributed to the project, which took six months to complete.

Despite the local input, some residents still love to hate Mr Yakkerboo and Blue.

"Surely there's a much better way to spend our money," one resident, who did not wish to be named, said

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Stuck at the lights

By Bonny Burrows They were installed at the beginning of 2017, but it took seven months for Pakenham's McGregor Road pedestrian lights to be 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 a bid for answers, Ms Haig contacted all relevant bodies responsible for local roads and electricity supply.

However finding the cause of the delay proved difficult with Cardinia Shire, VicRoads and electricity provider AusNet all pointing the finger at each other.

Ms Haig said at the time that she didn't care whose fault it was, she just wanted the lights switched on before somebody got hit.

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 in August, the lights were switched on.

Ms Haig was the first to use the crossing with the activated lights and described the signals' activation as "a miracle".

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An elderly woman is searching for the Good Samaritan who helped her to her feet after taking a tumble on a footpath in Hampton Park.

Judith, who did not wish to reveal her surname, was touched by a driver’s kindness when he pulled over and came to her aid on Sunday 10 December.

At about 4.30pm Judith struck trouble as she was walking along Hallam Road with the use of her knee walker as her left ankle was in a fibreglass cast after recent surgery.

“As I was coming down the hill I had the brakes on but I had them on too tight and ended up on my knee.”

With seconds, she said a man stopped his car and rushed to her aid.

“I thought, how the hell am I going to get off the ground.

“This guy has stopped his car in the middle of the road and opened his door and out he came over and helped - a strong man who lifted me up.

“I got myself on my hands and knees, and he put me back on my scooter.”

The 70-year-old said: “It was fabulous. A good-natured man whoever he may be.

“There’s no way I would’ve been able to do it myself.

“I should’ve put the brakes on gently. It was my own stupid fault.”

Judith said it was a very kind gesture and hoped to reunite with the man to express her gratitude.

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Judith is thankful for the Good Samaritan who helped her to her feet after she fell on a footpath in Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS Hampton Park. 176118 “All I could say was thankyou. You’re in a bit of shock. I didn’t get his name, didn’t get anything.”

“It was very nice of this gentleman to stop his car in the middle of the road and say ‘Can I help you?”

Judith says she looked forward to being back on the golf course.

“It’s hard work as I have been strictly nonweight bearing for six weeks, then next week into a moonboot for six weeks and gradually start walking.”

FESTIVAL TENNIS

Police are appealing to the public to help identify those responsible for a petrol drive off at a service station on Narre Warren North Road in Narre Warren last month.

Police allege a male and female in a blue and grey coloured Holden station wagon bearing false plates ’FVM427’ attended the service station on Thursday 14 December 2017.

The male driver filled up with fuel before driving off without paying.

The male driver is described as Caucasian, about 175cm tall, medium build and dark short hair.

Police have released a CCTV image of a male that they believe will be able to assist with their enquiries.

Anyone who has information in relation to the incident or recognises the male or vehicle is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppers.com.au - quoting incident number 170411993.

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New crossing push

By Brendan Rees and Cam Lacadou-Wells A petition with more than 160 signatures from the Lynbrook community has sought a supervised school crossing at a busy highway in Lynbrook.

The push comes after a concerned resident witnessed a truck running a red light just as a young girl was about to cross at the South Gippsland Highway and Lynbrook Boulevard intersection.

The witness account was posted on the Lynbrook Social Page.

"There was a large outcry, and in conjunction with Cr Smith, a petition was started to get a crossing supervisor," said head petitioner and Lynbrook Residents Association president Jason Wood.

"There were many posts about trucks constantly running the red turning light at the intersection, and even a few videos of this posted."

Mr Wood said one of the residents approached Suez Waste Management and J.J. Richards and Sons.

"Both companies were very receptive," he said. "Suez produced a flyer to hand to all trucks going into their facility."

He said the push for a crossing may be difficult as the site had to meet VicRoads requirements.

"The problem is most parents do not let their children use the crossing due to how dangerous it is. This leads to an excess of cars at the school."

Casey Council voted to accept the petition of 164 signatures which was tabled during a council meeting on Tuesday 5 December.

Casey Cr Wayne Smith said the intersection was dangerous and trucks from a neighbouring tip had been caught on video going against the lights, and the drivers were subsequently identified by the tip operator.

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Casey Councillors from left Cr Damien Rosario, Cr Wayne Smith, with concerned residents Daphne Lawrence, Nevaeh Lawrence, Lucy Wood, Abigail Wood, and Lynbrook Residents Association Jason Wood who are calling for a supervised crossing at the South Gippsland Highway and Lynbrook Boulevard intersection in Lynbrook.

Picture: CONTRIBUTED He said car crashes happened on a "weekly basis".

He added Casey Council successfully lobbied against a dangerous bus route created by State Government and PTV so children didn't have to cross the intersection.

He said parents in Lynbrook also wouldn't let their children cross the road because of the risk it posed. Cr Damien Rosario said the intersection was "plagued by problems for a very long time".

"There's definitely driver behaviour that needs to change."

He said two children died in a "pretty horrific" car crash at the intersection, adding a safety camera at the intersection raised almost a million dollars in one year.

Cr Rosario said Casey Council successfully

lobbied VicRoads to brighten the traffic signals and install yellow signs ahead of the intersection.

Lynbrook Primary School principal David Payne said the school definitely supported the proposal.

"It has been reported to me a couple times over the past five years by motorists that there had been children who had close calls."

"We have one thousand children attending here. Tomorrow is not soon enough as far as child safety goes."

VicRoads data from 2016 revealed there were four serious injury crashes at the intersection, however none of these incidents involved pedestrians.

A report will come back to council in March, 2018.

Hardware giant Bunnings will build a new store in Clyde North in 2019, after snapping up a 3.77-hectare site within developer MAB Corporation’s $150 million Element Park business and retail park.

The new 16,600-square-metre DIY warehouse will anchor stage one of MAB Corp’s 38-hectare project, paving the way for a proposed retail centre including showrooms, leisure and food and beverage stores.

Bunnings plans to build the new store at the junction of Thompsons and Berwick-Cranbourne roads, Clyde North.

Bunnings is the first to be announced in MAB Corporation’s latest 38-hectare business park, paving the way for a proposed retail centre including showrooms, leisure and food and beverage opportunities.

The Element Park retail and business park is set to bring an additional 700 permanent jobs to the City of Casey, in addition to 150 construction jobs.

Development manager at MAB Corporation Ian Parry said having such a significant retailer join the development was a catalyst for the next phase of the area’s development.

“With Element Park, we’re thrilled to be able to service the growing south-east region with amenities, play an active role in job creation and ultimately contributing to the region’s growth.”

“Furthermore, we are seeing significant interest with Stage one selling out within two weeks from release and record land sales at Element Park in excess of $300 per metre square. We will soon release new retail and industrial precinct opportunities in the new year,” he said.

Infrastructure works at Element Park are set to commence in early 2018, with completion anticipated for early 2019 prior to the completion of the Bunnings Warehouse.

LEVEL CROSSING REMOVAL WORKS JANUARY 2018 Upcoming changes to the Cranbourne/Pakenham line Between 10–17 January and 30 January–11 February, works will continue to remove level crossings along the Cranbourne and Pakenham line and will affect the way you travel. The sooner we get this done, the sooner you’ll be on your way.

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Please plan ahead and allow up to an extra 45 minutes in travel time.

Local traders will be open for business during this time, so please support businesses in the area.

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NEWS Ron and Sylvia Cameron Trust Award 2017 recipient Olivia Butler with Rotarian Ken Rook.

The Pakenham Regional Tennis Centre is set to bring a range of exciting tennis activities this January for everyone from beginners through to experienced players.

Serving it up Olivia’s honourable award Looking for summer activities? This January, Pakenham Regional Tennis Centre (PRTC) is set to bring an exciting summer of tennis to Pakenham.

Over the school holidays, the Pakenham Regional Tennis Centre will be hosting a range of activities for the whole family to enjoy, from beginners to experienced players.

Events will include a free tennis day, 50 per cent off court hire during the Australian Open, kids holiday program, youth coaching clinic, green and orange ball kids tournament, kids on court and even more to be announced.

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date with tennis events, visit the Pakenham Regional Tennis Centre Facebook page, or become a PRTC Member to get exclusive updates and promotion notifications.

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Alternatively, visit cardinialeisure.com.au/ pakenham-regional-tennis-centre/ for more details.

Pakenham Secondary College VCE student Olivia Butler has been named the recipient of the 2017 Ron and Sylvia Cameron Trust Award.

The inaugural award, created in the honour of orchardists Ron and Sylvia Cameron, is presented by the Rotary Club of Pakenham to a Pakenham Secondary College.

To be eligible, a student must be deemed a high achiever and trustworthy, and also demonstrate leadership skills.

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Ron and Sylvia Cameron lived on a property in Toomuc Valley Road for many years where they had an orchard growing soft fruits and tomatoes.

They contributed to the Pakenham Community in many ways; Ron through Rotary and Sylvia through the Red Cross and Inner Wheel.

They had no family and left money in trust for the ongoing benefit of the community.

Some of that money was given to the Rotary Club of Pakenham to establish a trust to assist the education of local students.

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By Rebecca Skilton The bright colours and quirky characters adorning the packaging of Wizz Fizz is a sight most Australians are instantly familiar with.

However, what they might not know is that the sizzling sherbet is proudly Australian owned and produced locally by Hallam based company Fyna Foods.

Wizz Fizz is an Australian confectionary icon whose origins date back 70 years to 1947, when Marjorie and Arthur Campbell begun their home-based jam business.

As Fyna Foods current CEO Gillian Powell explained, it was while the Campbell’s were making their jam that Arthur noticed “a bit of a gap” within the confectionary industry that would ultimately alter the face of Australian sweets.

“When you’re making jam you’re boiling up fruit at a very high temperature; not unlike how you make lollipops,” Gillian explained.

“So Arthur thought, well okay we’re making jam, let’s make lollipops. So they started making lollipops and he decided that the lollipops needed something in them to give them a bit more taste so he developed a recipe for sherbet to put inside the lollipops.”

So popular was the sherbet amongst Arthur’s workers, it was suggested that the fizzy powder be bagged and sold separately; ultimately leading to Wizz Fizz’s original products Hoppy Pops and Ring Fizz.

“The Hoppy Pops were one of our early products where you had a lollipop that dipped into the sherbet,” Gillian said.

“Then there was ring fizz which was a plastic ring with a lolly pop on it and you would drip the ring in the sherbet.”

Nowadays, the Fyna Foods name has expanded to include brands such as Superior Liquorice Co, Big Boss Candy sticks, Fads Fun Sticks, Pink Lady Superfine Chocolate, Ballantyne and Australian Bush Friends chocolates.

The once back-yard business has grown exponentially, now employing around 88 individuals and another 10 to 20 casuals depending on the time of the year.

And while the Fyna Food story begun in Yarra Street Abbotsford in the 1940s, it was later moved to a new facility based in North Fitzroy in the 1970s before finding its current home in Hallam in 2001 where it was “able to accommodate all areas of manufacture under the one roof, storage of raw materials and finished product, research and development, and state of the art manufacturing equipment“.

Yet despite its brand additions and facility upgrades, Gillian maintains that Wizz Fizz has continued to claim the title of the biggest seller, with the Hallam factory producing around 50,000 sachets of Wizz Fizz per day, roughly equating to over 15 million packets per year.

So what is it that’s made a small pack of sherbet last well over half a century?

“I think Terry (Campbell, the current Fyna Foods Chairman) puts it quite well; because it’s a fun, interactive product,” Gillian said.

“You eat it off a spoon and whether you tip the spoon upside down, it’s interactive ... there’s nothing else like it.”

However, regardless of its longevity, Gillian admitted that Wizz Fizz and co haven’t been without their ups and downs, having faced both a heightened sugar awareness in the community and the challenges brought on by choosing to manufacture products locally.

“We don’t advocate anyone eating sugar every day because it’s not good for them,” Gillian said.

“But (Wizz Fizz) is a part of fun and it’s a part of parties and we want to be a part of every party and that’s our motto - it’s not a party without Wizz Fizz.”

While the company has joined the Be Treatwise campaign, there are no signs of the Wizz Fizz era coming to an end, with Gillian confirming that sales of Wizz Fizz as a brand - including Wizz Fizz Sherbet, Wizz Fizz Cones and the other Wizz Fizz brands - increased by

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Fyna Foods Sales and Marketing Executive Caitlin Eldridge with company CEO Gillian Powell. 175040

Fyna Food employee of 50 years Michael Thorn prepares the company's famous musk sticks for production. 175040 21% in the 2017 financial year, and in the 2018 financial year to the end of October, sales of Wizz Fizz as a brand increased by 15%.

“I suppose one of the biggest challenges (we face) is that manufacturing in Australia is incredibly challenging,” Gillian said.

“And the other challenge is the overseas import. In the market we’re competing in, there’s a lot of cheap stuff coming in from overseas and so we compete against those - so the

overall challenge is maintaining our sales sufficiently so we can invest in our factory. And that is probably our key challenge in our business - because we want to invest back in our factory and our people.

“And Terry and the family, Arthur especially, like employing people,” Gillian explained.

“Arthur got great satisfaction out of employing Australians and I know Terry feels very much the same way. His (Terry’s) key focus

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Proudly Australian: Fyna Foods Sales and Marketing Executive Caitlin Eldridge shows off Australia's favourite sherbet. 175040 and interest in this business is the fact that we’re making products in Australia and we’re employing Australians. He comes here every Monday and the thing he enjoys the most is going out on the factory floor and seeing all the employees - having a chat to people, seeing how they’re going and seeing the factory.

So he gets great satisfactions out of that.”

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Disadvantaged toddlers group

If you think you're pretty funny, or other people think you are, than this workshop is for you. During January Bunjil Place is offering free Introduction to Comedy workshops at various locations around Casey, and they'll be hosted by a professional comedian from the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. All workshop are for 12-18 y/o's, with a maximum 25 participants in each workshop - so get in fast to secure your spot.

Thursday 11 January 11.30am -2pm at 52 Webb Street, Narre Warren. Please contact Joel Evans if you have any questions or you wish to register. Email: jevans@casey.vic.gov. au Telephone: 9709 9512.

Let’s Play Together Playgroup You’re invited to play!

Join our fun group for preschool children, parents and carers. Organised activities that you do with your child to engage and develop them.

BYO snacks.

Wednesday 17 January at 10.00 am - 12.00 pm at Selandra Community Hub, 7-9 Selandra Boulevard, Clyde North. Bookings are essential. To book, please visit the TryBooking website at https://www.trybooking.com/342032.

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Berwick Library The Berwick Library re-opens on Monday 8 January 2018. Story-time for pre-schoolers will also return on Tuesday and Thursday during January.

Narre Warren Seniors Members of Narre Warren Seniors wish all readers a happy Christmas and health and happiness in the New Year. The club will re-open on Wednesday 17 January.

Sequence line-dancing, which is line-dance at a slower tempo for older movers, is held on Thursday afternoons by Casey Cardinia Life Activities Club.

Brentwood Park Neighbourhood House, 21A Bemersyde Dr, Berwick on Thursdays, 2pm4.30pm. Details: Val on 0417 039 753.

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Zumba class Bounce into fitness with instructor Nidia at Brentwood Park Neighbourhood House.

Thursdays, 7-8pm at Brentwood Park Neighbourhood House, 21a Bemersyde Drive, Berwick. $10 per session. Bookings 9702 1218 or admin@bpnh.org.au.

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Indoor bowls Everyone is welcome to attend indoor full size regulation bowls. Enjoy a cuppa afterwards.

Every Friday morning at 10am at Cranbourne Indoor Sports Centre, Smethurst, at Cranbourne. Phone Ron 5990 9048 or 0411 126 946. Bowls supplied. Cost $5.

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Support Hampton Park Uniting Place offers many opportunities for people to make new friends and help contribute to the wellbeing of others. The range of supportive groups are also offered for people to become involved in, such as the Carers' Hub on Tuesdays which is welcoming space for carers to join together and receive support and information from professionals. The group also enjoy a two-course meal together.

Hampton Park Uniting Church, 1 Coral Drive, Hampton Park. Activities can be viewed on its Facebook page. For more information contact Farrah or Jo via email on narrehamptonparkuc@bigpond.com or call on 9799 7994.

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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.

Meetings on third Monday of the month, 7pm at the Beaconsfield Hotel, 1 Princes Highway, Beaconsfield.

Details: Kay 9769 7762.

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Cranbourne Day View Club

Third term is well underway, but U3A Cranbourne is still looking for more people in the following classes - folk art, bridge, Mahjong, chess, singing for fun, sewing and patchwork, fishing, and learning music keyboard. If retired and looking for something to fill in time, come along and join the happy group.

For further information, phone 5995 0311 or visit www.u3acranbourne.net.au.

The Cranbourne Day View Club is looking for new members to join the group. The group is helping to sponsor students through The Smith Family.

Meetings are on the first Wednesday of the month at the Amstel Club. For more information, contact Trish Ransom on 5995 7037.

Affordable healthy cooking Healthy cooking teaches participants to prepare healthy home-cooked meals. Aimed at families and singles, this series of weekly demonstrations will be supported by follow-up practical sessions for each recipe.

Narre Warren North Uniting Church. For details and dates, phone 9700 5061.

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Myuna Farm Myuna Farm in Doveton hosts a produce swap where residents can swap their excess homegrown produce with other participants. Produce swaps are not only for swapping home-grown fruit and vegetables, but participants can also bring along items including eggs, seeds and seedlings, flowers and compost. There is no money exchanged, just items swapped. New participants are welcome and no bookings are required.

Myuna Farm, 182 Kidds Road, Doveton, second Saturday of every month. Call 9706 9944.

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Small classes with patient tutor.

Tuesday mornings for eight weeks at Hallam Community Learning Centre. Phone 9703 1688 or email admin@hallamclc.com.au.

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Keep fit this winter and join the Hallam Sensational Movers club for a gentle exercise class for those who prefer it or step up their pace if they can.

Mondays, 11.15am and Wednesdays, 11am at the Scout Hall, Gunns Road, Hallam. $5 per class. Phone 9703 1688 for more details.

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Grow offers a 12-step recovery focused program to those who are suffering from stress, anxiety, depression and other emotional difficulties.

Berwick Neighbourhood Centre, 112 High Street, Berwick, every Wednesday at 10am.

For further information, contact Grow Community Centre on 1800 558 268 or visitwww. grow.org.au. Gold coin donation is appreciated.

Tuesday playgroup

Senior Citizens Club

Parkrun

Your child can socialise and make great friends at a small and fun Tuesday playgroup. The group is supervised and facilitated by an experienced playgroup leader, with craft activities, songs, story-time and outdoor play. For children up to four years old.

Oakgrove Community Centre, 89-101 Oakgrove Drive, Narre Warren South, Tuesdays, 9.30-11.30am.

Bookings on 9704 2781.

Hallam Senior Citizens Club is open Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Members enjoy carpet bowls, bingo, games, clubroom events and day tours. New members are welcome.

For further information, contact president Dorothy Mickelson on 9796 7580. The centre is at 2 Princes Domain Drive, Hallam.

Participate with more than 100 others in a free five-kilometre timed event every Saturday morning. The event caters for serious runners and for those wanting a jog or even a walk.

Saturdays at 8am at Berwick Springs. Visit the Berwick Springs Parkrun website for more information.

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Tuesdays, 9.30-10.30am, and Wednesdays, 7-8pm at Brentwood Park Neighbourhood House, 21a Bemersyde Drive, Berwick. $10 a session or $80 for a 10-week term. Details from admin@bpnh.org.au or 9702 1218.

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Meetings at Cranbourne Public Hall, second Thursday of the month at 1.30pm. Contact Julie Muley on 5995 1420.

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Thursdays, 11.30am-2.30pm at the Old Cheese Factory, 34 Homestead Road, Berwick.

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at the movies Kids movies are back at the Cardinia Cultural Centre these school holidays!

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The Berwick Mechanics Institute and Free Library is providing a story time for pre-schoolers.

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10.30am at 15 High Street, Berwick. Call 9707 3519 or email bmi@dcsi.net.au.

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Mondays from 10am at the Andrews Centre, corner Hanna Drive and Heatherton Road, Endeavour Hills. Call 1300 252 666 or visit www.al-anon.org.au.

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Cranbourne Park offers health walks where participants are taken by a qualified instructor from the YMCA. Registrations can be taken on the day and participants are encouraged to wear loose-fitting clothes and comfortable walking shoes.

Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7.40am-8.45am in the fresh food area.

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Enjoy full size indoor bowls at the Casey Indoor Sports Centre every Friday morning. Morning tea supplied.

Holland Drive, Cranbourne, 10am-noon. Cost $5. Call Ron on 5990 9048 or 0411 126 946.

Hallam Senior Citizens Centre is welcoming new members. Senior citizens can enjoy carpet bowls, bingo, games, club room events and day tours. Visitors are invited to pop in and enjoy a game of bowls or bingo to see what the club is like. Free bowling tuition provided.

Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays Hallam Senior Citizens Centre. For further Information phone president Dorothy Mickelson on 9796 7580.

Stitch up a course

Indoor bowls

Stitch and Chat is a weekly practical workshop for sewing crafts - knitting, embroidery, quilting and crochet led by a guest facilitator.

Narre Warren North Uniting Church. For details and dates, phone 9700 5061.

Full size indoor bowls is conducted at the Casey Indoor Sports Centre Smethurst Street, Cranbourne, every Friday from 10am to noon. $5 morning tea included.

Phone Ron on 5990 9048 or 0411 126 946.

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Warriors on the rise

By David Nagel

Cardinia’s Travis Wheller bowls to Pakenham’s Zac Chaplin. The two young guns will join forces in Picture: ROB CAREW the WGCA Country Week squad in 2018. 176265

Selectors for the West Gippsland Cricket Association have announced a talent laden 28man squad for Melbourne Country Week, to be held from Monday 19 to Friday 23 February this year.

The Warriors will compete in division two of the elite country carnival after defeating Warragul in a tense division three grand final at Preston City Oval in early February last year.

Chairman of selectors Mick Torney, captain Dom Paynter, and his deputy Aaron Avery presented the squad to country week coordinator Phil Anning just prior to Christmas, with those selected now having until Friday 19 January to advise of their availability.

Anning is hopeful that last year’s success will lead to a strong show of support from the players this year.

“We understand it’s a huge commitment for the players, but we’re hopeful the opportunity to be part of the possible promotion to division one will entice the cream of the crop to represent the association this year,” Anning said.

“There are so many good players in the WGCA, so it’s a tough job for the selectors to the pick the squad, but we’re confident we’ve picked a very good squad with a lot of allround talent. Obviously it would be great to repeat the success of last year, but it’s going to be tough against some pretty stiff opposition.”

The Warriors begin their campaign against Bendigo - relegated from the top-tier Provincial division last year - at Yarrambat on February 19, before taking on South West at Ivanhoe and Sunraysia at Greenvale on days two and three respectively.

The Warriors form part of the gold section of division two, with Ferntree Gully, Leon-

gatha, Shepparton and Yarra Valley competing in the four-team green section.

The top two teams from gold and green will then meet in semi-final action on Thursday, with the two winners to compete in the division two grand final at Plenty Valley on Friday 23.

Anning said the squad had the perfect blend of youth and experience, with several criteria leading to selection. All 12 players who represented the association on grand final day last year return, with some youthful talent and some wise heads sure to strengthen the composition of the squad.

“We’ve tried to find a balance of being loyal to those who helped us earn promotion last year, and have performed well over the journey, and rewarding players who have been in pretty good form for their clubs,” Anning said.

“We’ve picked four players under 21 in Zac Chaplin, Trav Wheller, Mitch Davey and Tyler Clark, but players like Brad Miles and Troy McDermott will bring plenty of experience to the table. We’ve got a tough draw but we’re confident we’ll acquit ourselves very well.”

Players can contact Phil Anning on 0488 401 378.

The West Gippsland Squad CARDINIA: Dwayne Doig, Alex Nooy, Travis Wheller. DEVON MEADOWS: Scott Clark, Matt Hutchinson, Brad Miles. EMERALD: Clinton Marsh. KOOWEERUP: Mark Cooper, Mitch Davey, Chris O’Hara, Chris Bright, Jess Mathers, Ben Spicer. MERINDA PARK: Daniel McCalman. OFFICER: Tyler Clark. PAKENHAM: Zac Chaplin, Rob Elston, Dom Paynter, Chris Smith, Tom Tyrrell, Jason Williams, Troy McDermott. TOORADIN: Aaron Avery, Russ Lehman, Josh Lowndes, Cal O’Hare, Tom Hussey. UPPER BEACONSFIELD: Imesh Jayasekara.

Milestone for Maroons

By David Nagel The spirit of survival that has served the Upper Beaconsfield Cricket Club so wonderfully well since its establishment in 1893 will be celebrated in style at a Gala Dinner Dance on Saturday 24 February.

The Maroons - whose history commenced when 19 players laid a cricket pitch at the end of Burton Road all those years ago - have survived a recess through the 1970’s, and the deadly Ash Wednesday bushfires of 1983 to play a significant role in the changing face of cricket in the region.

The club is inviting past and present players, administrators, supporters and volunteers to attend the 125-Year Gala Dinner Dance where it will honour past premierships, centurions and great achievements from its members in the local community.

The club’s milestone event will take place at the Cardinia Beaconhills Golf Club, commencing at 7pm, with a complimentary drink, two-course meal, mementoes and a live band

QUIZ NUMBER 1591 1. WHO has scored the fastest Test cricket century for Australia?

2. WHICH Australian boxing champion was born in France?

3. WHICH famous Aussie sporting identity wrote the book ‘Born to Win’?

4. WHAT was the theme song of Kerry Packer’s World Series Cricket in the late 1970s?

5. WHO won the first of a series of Wimbledon titles in 1976?

6. WHO won soccer’s FA Cup in 2013-14?

7. WHICH state has won the Sheffield Shield/Pura Cup cricket title the most number of times?

8. WHAT sport features in the movie ‘Concussion’?

9. AN Englishman won the 100 metre sprint gold medal at the 1990 Commonwealth Games. What was his name?

all part of a $55 per-head entry fee. Tickets are also available at $100 per couple.

The club has played host to some of the great names in the history of cricket, with English captain of the 1890’s, Andrew Stoddart, visiting the club to play cricket. Stoddard took over the captaincy from the legendary English leader W.G. Grace.

Australian cricketer Hugh Trumble - who captained his country twice and took two test hat-tricks - also exhibited his wares at the club.

Maroons from far and wide are already committing to attend the big night, with Dennis Thistlethwaite - the man who holds the club record score of 188 from 1986 - set to make the trip down from Sydney.

Those who have served the club proudly in the past or present can contact the club’s website for more details on what’s sure to be a wonderful night of reflection.

Club secretary Rob Hansen is also available on 0412 080 592 to help with accommodation requirements.

10. WHAT was the name of the horse substituted for Fine Cotton in the famous ring-in scandal?

11. WHICH boxer retired in 1984 after holding eight Australian titles?

12. IN which sport did Australia win six gold medals at the 1972 Olympics?

13. WHO was the first Australian to win the Le Mans 24 hour race?

14. WHICH 12 year old swam for Australia at the 1982 Commonwealth Games?

15. WHICH Australian is credited with inventing the umbrella slips field in cricket?

16. WHICH Australian golfer won three successive British Open titles?

18. WHICH English soccer club does Socceroos goalie Mathew Ryan play for?

19. WHAT is generally accepted to be the world’s fastest moving team sport?

20. WHICH two countries beat Australia at the 2016 T20 cricket World Cup?

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ANSWERS: 1. Adam Gilchrist 2. Johnny Famechon 3. John Bertrand 4. ‘Come on Aussie Come on’ 5. Bjorn Borg 6. Arsenal 7. NSW 8. American football 9. Linford Christie 10. Bold Personality 11. Tony Mundine 12. Swimming 13. Vern Schuppan 14.

Dimity Douglas 15. Keith Carmody 16. Peter Thomson 17. Baseball 18. Brighton 19.

Ice Hockey 20. New Zealand and India Upper Beaconsfield’s first cricket team from 1893, who played its first game against Macclesfield.

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Ruthless Demons on top

By David Nagel An opportunistic Kooweerup (1/186) has extended its lead at the top of the West Gippsland Cricket Association Premier Division with a crushing nine-wicket victory over Clyde (8/184) at Lineham Oval on Sunday.

With Saturday's portion of round nine cancelled due to oppressive heat - and six points awarded to the idle teams for a draw - the Demons and Cougars squared off for the only 12 points up for grabs for the weekend.

And for the second time in four days the Demons were absolute clinical.

Backing up an impressive run-chase against Pakenham in the Twenty20 Kookaburra Cup on Thursday night, the reigning premier's toporder was once again on fire.

Captain-coach Mark Cooper (72 not out) and champion opener Chris O'Hara (58) - who compiled a 117-run stand against the Lions in the shortest form of the game - were up to their old tricks, with a 134-run partnership that made a difficult chase look easy.

Cooper has now made 378 runs at the imperious average of 126 and looks set for one of the great seasons of an already glittering career. Chris Bright (28 not out) joined forces with his skipper to complete the job at hand with nine wickets and 29 balls left in the tank.

After an impressive start to the season the Cougars have now lost five on the trot and have failed to make a mark against the best teams in the competition. But they can take solace from the fact that their batsmen had a fair day out, setting the Demons what looked to be a competitive total.

Dave Denton (46) made it eight scores of double figures in nine visits to the crease, while Kane Avard (31) turned his fifth consecutive start into something a little more substantial than his previous outings.

Bowlers had a tough day at the office on

Sunday with Demons' Jack Bacon (2/13) and Paul Bright (2/24) the only trundlers to strike on multiple occasions.

Kooweerup's win sees it extend its margin from four to 10 points over second-placed Tooradin, who must be frustrated with a development that was totally out of its own control.

And the Cougars, well being the only team to not register points for the weekend have seen it slip 14 points outside the top four with five rounds remaining. With a favourable draw to come, you get the feeling the Cougars will be rueing the round nine results when finals time come around.

The only other development in the WGCA on the weekend came in the second-tier District division where top-team Devon Meadows (5/175) made light work of Cranbourne Meadows (173).

Glover Reserve was a sea of colour on Sunday with the Panthers hosting a family day, with the clubs playing for the Peter 'Bunny' O'Hare Shield, struck in memory of a great servant of both clubs.

Sunny Paul (36), Will Cloney (35) and Veerpartap Singh (31) took on the best of Lucas Carroll (4/24) and Ash Adams (3/29) to set up a competitive total for the Rebels - but it would prove to be of no avail.

The Panthers were ruthless in reply with Kyle Salerno (82 not out) striking his first half century of the season from the top of the order.

SCORES PREMIER Clyde 8/184(cc) (D. Denton 46, K. Avard 31, J. Bacon 2/13, P. Bright 2/24) def by Kooweerup 1/186 (M. Cooper 72*, C. O'Hara 58, C. Bright 28*).

Ladder: Kooweerup 112, Tooradin102, Pakenham 86, Cardinia 50, Upper Beaconsfield 42, Clyde 36, Merinda Park 18, Emerald 18.

Round 10 Fixture (One Day): Cardinia v Emerald, Upper Beaconsfield v Tooradin, Paken-

Lucas Carroll was in great form for Devon Meadows on Sunday taking 4/24 against Cranbourne Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS Meadows. 173907 ham v Clyde, Merinda Park v Kooweerup.

DISTRICT Devon Meadows 5/175(cc) (K. Salerno 82*, I. Ahmad 2/19, D. Vannes 2/24) def Cranbourne Meadows 173 (S. Paul 36, W. Cloney 35, V. Singh 31, L. Carroll 4/24, A. Adams 3/29, J. Dodd 2/55).

Ladder: Devon Meadows 96, NNG/Maryknoll 74, Cranbourne Meadows 60, Officer 54, Carlisle Park Vikings 54, Clyde 54, Tooradin 30, Pakenham Upper/Toomuc 18.

Round 10 Fixture (One Day): Officer v Cranbourne Meadows, Clyde v Pakenham Upper/ Toomuc, Tooradin v Devon Meadows, NNG/ Maryknoll v Carlisle Park Vikings.

Miley the sentimental cup favourite

By David Nagel There will be a huge hometown roar if Aston Miley can win the Group-2 TAB Warragul Cup on Saturday night, which is the second leg of greyhound racing’s rich Gippsland Carnival.

Trained just 10 minutes from the Warragul track by Eddie Lieshout at Drouin West, Aston Miley will have plenty of support from the local crowd in the $67,000 final, which boasts a $47,000 first prize.

Bred by Ray Borda in South Australia, Aston Miley is a litter sister to fellow Warragul Cup finalist Aston Dee Bee, with the pair among the six heat winners on Friday night.

Trained by Seona Thompson in Pearcedale, Aston Dee Bee, the reigning Melbourne Cup winner, has earned $714,675 in prize money, making him the eighth highest prize money earning greyhound in Australia’s history.

However Aston Miley is no slouch herself, clocking up eight wins from 18 starts and making the finals of prestigious races such as the Geelong Cup (3rd), Melbourne Cup (7th) and now the Warragul Cup. “She is the first Warragul Cup finalist I’ve had in 30 years of training greyhounds,” Lieshout said.

“I’ve never had a greyhound good enough to even enter for the heats of this race, because you’ve got to be a special dog to win a big race like this. It’s every trainer’s dream to win their local cup, and I’ve never trained a group winner so it would be a huge thrill if she can win.”

Lieshout understands the huge task ahead for Aston Miley, who will need the support of her home crowd if she is to overcome the everpresent threat of Aston Dee Bee who stopped the clock quickest in 25.493 in the heats.

“It’s a big ask but she is going great,” he said.

“She is drawn in box eight and is quick early so that’s in her favour. The locals love her ... they often ask where we are going to race her next. So we’ll all be on cloud nine if she can win.”

The 2017/18 Gippsland Carnival comprises the Sale Cup (December 26), Warragul Cup (January 13), Traralgon Cup (January 27) and the Cranbourne Cup (February 10), combining for $800,000 in prize money and bringing conpakenhamnews.starcommunity.com.au

Kooweerup champion Chris O'Hara shared a 134run partnership with his skipper Mark Cooper Picture: ROB CAREW against Clyde. 175190

Heat cancels the cricket

By Nick Creely

Aston Miley will bring the roof down if she can win the final for popular local trainer Eddie Lieshout. siderable economic support to the Gippsland region.

The winners and the two fastest second place getters earned their rugs in Saturday night’s final.

2018 TAB WARRAGUL CUP FINAL Saturday 13 January 1. Black Mumbo ............Anthony Karabitsakos 2. Kouta Mayhem ..........Jason Sharp 3. Tiempo Diero ............Michael Carter 4. Shadale ......................Robert Redenbach 5. Aston Dee Bee ...........Seona Thompson 6. Jimmy Newob ............Kelvyn Greenough 7. Northern Nangar .......Kelvyn Greenough 8. Aston Miley ................Eddie Lieshout Reserves 9. Crook Me Kindly .......Jessica Sharp 10. Data Star ..................Ian Brown

Aston Dee Bee is the one to beat in Saturday night's Warragul Cup after an impressive heat win.

Extreme heat across Victoria on Saturday forced the return of local cricket after the Christmas break to be abandoned.

With the temperatures soaring over 40 degrees in some parts of the state, local competitions such as the West Gippsland Cricket Association (WGCA), Dandenong District Cricket Association (DDCA), Warragul District Cricket Association (WDCA) and the Mornington Peninsula Cricket Association (MPCA) all implemented their heat policies.

According to section 2.1.1 of the WGCA’s Local Laws, “At 11am on match day, should the Melbourne forecast as released by the Bureau of Meteorology be 40 degrees or more, then all senior games for that day shall be abandoned.”

All games scheduled for Saturday were deemed a draw, with each team awarded six points each.

However, on Sunday, Kooweerup and Clyde played off in the Premier Division, while Devon Meadows and Cranbourne Meadows did battle in the District Division.

These matches were not impacted as a result of the heat policy on Saturday.

The DDCA took a slightly different tact, with the games postponed until either Sunday January 21 or Sunday 28 January, depending on ground availability.

The association decided to delay the decision until Saturday morning, in hope that the maximum temperature of 42 degrees might be late enough for matches to conclude, with the majority of turf games pushed back by two hours, while all synthetic competitions within the DDCA were called off in Friday in anticipation of the heat. Instead of commencing play and waiting to see whether the temperature hits 40, the DDCA decided to reschedule rather than start matches that would not have reached a result if play had started.

Temperatures soared to as high as 44.5 at Hopetoun in the North West, while Melbourne reached almost 42 degrees, making it the hottest day since 13 January, 2016.

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