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All call for compost!

By Mitchell Clarke A composting initiative at the Pakenham Community Garden has opened for Pakenham residents.

Project creator Max Godber said the focus of the project is sustainability, education and inclusion.

"The compost hub was built for people who don't have time or space in their backyards to have an active compost bin," Mr Godber said.

"It's the first of its kind in Pakenham and within the shire."

For all the details on how to become a member, check out this week's Pakenham Gazette!

From left, deputy mayor Colin Ross, Cr Michael Schilling, Max Godber, mayor Graeme Moore throwing compost into the new compost bin with a "Pakenham Community Compost Hub", "Compost Caddy". 194838

Eyes on thieves

By Mitchell Clarke Home owners in Cardinia are being urged to employ basic steps in their daily life in a bid to reduce the risk of becoming a victim of theft.

New data from the Crime Statistics Agency released on Thursday 20 June has shown a 19 per cent increase in theft from vehicles while a 25.5 per cent increase in theft of motor vehicles has been recorded.Cardinia Local Area Commander Inspector Dearne Dummett said Cardinia police have been focusing on target-

parking at home in the driveway or garage, secure your keys and never leave them in your car, park in well-lit and secure areas and don't leave valuable items in your vehicle."

Tradespeople have also been advised to always lock their vehicles and secure their tools even when they're on a building site.

In more positive news, violent home burglaries are at their lowest levels ever recorded in Victoria for a second consecutive quarter, down 18 per cent compared to the same time last year.

"It's encouraging to see that there has been a significant decrease in the number of residential burglaries and aggravated burglaries over the past year," Inspector Dummett said.

"Police are committed to holding these youth offenders to account - we've been working extremely hard to investigate offences and manage high-risk persons of interest.

"We'll continue to work hard to prevent, deter, investigate and arrest offenders in order to keep people and their homes safe."

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"We know these type of crimes have been a concern recently and police will continue to proactively target known hotspots in an effort to detect and deter offending," Inspector Dummett said.

"However, we want to remind the community there are a number of simple steps that people can take to reduce the risk of becoming a victim of vehicle-related theft.

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A night of celebration Following the success of the 170th annual Berwick Show in February, it was time for the organisers to enjoy and celebrate an amazing achievement.

At the Berwick and District Agricultural and Horticultural Society Inc's recent AGM, Melissa Hogg-Marshall gave her President's Report, acknowledging the efforts of the whole Society.

She concluded by saying, "it is without a doubt a credit to you all for your dedication, time, selflessness and passion that makes the show what it is today. We have proved what a great event it is and now we need to harness the excitement and move on to 2020."

Ms Hogg-Marshall recognised there were many contributing factors to the success of the 170th show including fantastic weather, increased attendance, a new look website and social media, ticketing system and sponsors like the City of Casey - but none more important than the many volunteers, both society and non-society members, that contribute vital countless hours and expertise.

Certificates of Appreciation were given to service groups that assisted, Amanda Baker, Cathie Waters and Des Honicke along with retiring section chairpersons, Gayle Joyce, Bert Rae, Cheryl Henderson and Annetta Wilson.

The pinnacle of being a Berwick and District Agricultural and Horticultural Society member is to be awarded Life Membership and this was bestowed to the incoming President Tom Gibson. Noelene King, OAM, Bert Rae OAM, and Warwick Glendenning presented Mr Gibson with his Life Membership badge and spoke about his long association with the society.

Although Mr Gibson officially joined the committee in 2003, Alex Scott and Co have been supporting the show for over hundred years. Mr Gibson has been involved in various

Left to Right: An award was presented by Noelene King OAM to Patrick, Jacinta and Lindsay Anderson in recognition of their long association with the Berwick Show. aspects of the show including introducing the fun run on the Sunday morning of the show weekend.

He has previously been President in 20132014 and has once again taken on the role for the upcoming year.

Bert Rae remembered Mr Gibson attending the Show Ball as a very young man.

"Tom always made an entrance arriving in his tails and his sandshoes," Mr Rae remarked.

After being badged, Mr Gibson said that it is a great honour to be given Life Membership.

"I do have fond memories of attending the ball," he added.

Another milestone acknowledged during the evening was the recognition of the Ander-

son family who had been involved within the dairy cattle section of the show for over 120 years. Patrick, Lindsay and Jacinta were in attendance for what they believed to be recognition to Patrick.

Patrick will represent Berwick, Central and South Gippsland Affiliated Societies as Junior Ambassador at the upcoming finals at the Victorian Agricultural Show Convention at Camperdown at the end of June.

The family have been stalwarts in the dairy section with Lindsay proudly accepting the award on behalf of the Anderson family, as his brother Ian and mother Winsome were unable to attend.

He remarked that there are many stories of the early days of how they transported their cows on the train to Dandenong and then walked to show.

In congratulating the Anderson family, Mr Gibson commented on the longevity of the family's involvement.

"Our grandfathers probably knew each other well and with the Gibson 6th generation on the way, hopefully this connection will continue, especially with you having a grandson now interested in beef cattle," he said on the night.

As incoming president Tom thanked everyone for electing him for a second term and looked forward to continuous improvement of the show.

With the date set for February 22 and 23, 2020, he noted that he knew that everyone involved devotes many hours to the success of the biggest event in the City of Casey.

The evening concluded with a photo presentation, capturing all the highlights of the 170th show and showcasing a fantastic team of volunteers.

Grand lady Gerda celebrates 100 years Gerda Elisa Paula Laabs marked her 100th birthday this month with family and friends, celebrating a life well lived.

A party at her Endeavour Hills aged care home, View Hills Manor, was attended by the Honorary Consul-General of the Federal Republic of Germany, Michael Pearce, who presented her with a certificate and letter from the German government.

She also received cards and messages from the Queen, the Governor General of Australia, Prime Minister Scott Morrison and her local MP. Born on June 23, 1919 in a rural property in Wilhelmsburg, just outside of Hamburg in Germany, Ms Laabs' early years were impacted

by World War II. At the beginning of World War II, age 20, she worked as a secretary for a company in Norway that produced Heavy Water, the only woman in an all-male workplace. It was later bombed by the English.

When production ceased she returned to Germany and worked for another company that was based underground near a forest, which manufactured air craft components. It

too was subsequently bombed out, but luckily, Ms Laabs had been ill and wasn't at work that day.

The times being what they were, she had the Gestapo knocking at her door the next day, questioning why she wasn't at work - they thought that she may have been a spy. Eventually she was allowed to leave and return to her parents in Wilhemsburg.

On the train to Hamburg she spoke to a lady who suggested she become a nurse, so in Hamburg Ms Laabs went directly to the nearest hospital and signed up to be a nurse. Most of her nursing was spent attending to the troop trains with the wounded soldiers.

When the war ended and the Americans and English occupied Germany, she met an English soldier and subsequently had a child, but the soldier was deployed back home. Later, Ms Laabs discovered he was already married and wanted nothing to do with her or the child, so she raised a son on her own until she met Joachim Friedrich. They married in 1957, came out to Australia and had daughter Cornelia in 1958.

Joachim died in a work place accident in

Collins Street in 1960, leaving Ms Laabs on her own again. Thinking it better to return to Germany and have the support of her family, she moved back, but with the threat of Russia on the East she decided to return to Australia in 1962.

Ms Laabs found secretarial work for a building supplies company in Springvale, and bought her own home there, where she met and married Lindsey McRorie. Unfortunately that marriage broke down and again she was left to raise 2 children. Her son passed away some years later.

For many years she was on her own until 1970 when she met Gerhard Deich. The pair married and were together until his passing in 2008.

Now, Ms Laabs has 4 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren with one more on the way.

She lived in her own home from 1962 to 2018 and loves the sea, swimming and bush walking. A favourite ritual was travelling to Magnetic Island every year for 3 - 4 months and for many years she also travelled back to Germany to visit family and friends.

Honorary Consul-General of the Federal Republic of Germany, Michael Pearce, with Gerda Laabs.

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Secure your vehicle keys motor vehicle offences decrease for our community.

"We're encouraging residents to always store car keys out of view, have your keys with you at all times, and don't tag your car keys with your name or address (use a mobile phone number instead). These simple acts will help motorists reduce the risk of their car being stolen with their keys, which amounts to more than seven out of ten cars stolen."

Consideration is Key was produced in collaboration with the National Motor Vehicle Theft Reduction Council (NMVTRC), Neighborhood Watch, Victoria Police and the Victorian Government.

Stella Smith calls all residents to act against vehicle theft in their area.

"If you know have any information on acts of car theft, make your confidential report to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online atwww.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

"Community information is crucial when investigating these types of crimes, and together we can help make our community a safe place for all Victorians to live," Ms Smith said.

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Identity required for attempted burglary

By Jessica Anstice A Pakenham resident woke to two men on his property attempting to gain entry to his house on 10 June.

The resident managed to scare the men off before they could gain entry at about 5.40am.

By Danielle Kutchel

Police are keen to speak to the two pictured men in relation to the incident, if you recognise them please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a report online at www. crimestoppersvic.com.au or message this page and quote the incident number 190205378.

Sitting on trains heading into the city, a group of Cardinia-based IT professionals found themselves wondering why there is so little professional development for their industry at this end of the tracks.

Having provided mentoring in the industry for a long time, Mayur Meshram decided to take the initiative to be creative and set something up - and thus, TechX Cardinia was born.

TechX is designed to be a forum to share tech-related ideas and knowledge, a platform for networking, and a place for like-minded individuals to meet and speak with each other.

It’s also designed to be a more convenient source of professional learning for people living in the outer south east.

“One of the pain points, especially for people travelling from Pakenham and Cranbourne, is that the Melbourne CBD has heaps of Ted talks and professional development - but it’s all in the CBD which disrupts family time at home and it’s not a convenient venue which we can reach,” Mr Meshram explained.

After nearly two years of incubation, the TechX Cardinia launch event will be held on Thursday 27 June at Toomah Community Centre.

Mr Meshram said this was just the beginning of a series of events that would help gen-

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“We are getting professionals to come and speak with like-minded others about the cool innovations happening in the industry.

“We will have speakers talking about conversational AI , chatbots, and what to do with the data we’ve gathered over the years. A speaker from the City of Casey will be talking about how we can best understand that data and a gentleman from EY will be talking about customer experience and digital trust,” the TechX founder and moderator said.

The theme for the first event is XaaS, an industry buzzword meaning ‘everything as a service’.

It is expected that similar events will be held each month following the launch, exploring different themes from the tech sector.

He said the events would potentially encourage economic growth in the region, while also providing a platform for young budding tech enthusiasts and engineers to reach out and find somewhere - or someone - that they could lend their skills to.

“If they can find their forte, it can encourage them. Let them see where they can help,” he said.

Tickets to the event are available on Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/ techx-cardinia-tickets-63377977236.

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Crime Stoppers Victoria have launched the Consideration is Key campaign in the City of Cardinia and are asking the community to take action and consider how accessible their car keys are to potential thieves.

According to Crime Statistics Australia, 45 percent of cars are stolen from home, with seven out of ten late model cars are stolen with their own keys.

Crime Stoppers Victoria CEO, Stella Smith, is urging Cardinia residents to consider where they leave their car keys, and how secure their homes are.

Cardinia Local Area Commander, Inspector Dearne Dummett wants to ensure the community that Victoria Police is working closely with the community on ways to safeguard their motor vehicle. One of those ways is to consider how accessible their keys may be to opportunistic thieves.

"Since the introduction of mandatory immobilisers in new vehicles in Australia, offenders now need a key in order to steal a car," Inspector Dummet said.

"I want our residents to feel safe and want to work with our community to see the theft of

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What's the best thing about owning your own fashion label?

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Will Grayson Will Grayson by John Green and David Levithan. A book that is light-hearted and imaginative that lets you escape the realm of busy everyday life.

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Was the nerdy one, the talkative one, the weird one, and all in between. I was friends with lots of different groups and floated between them all.

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Which six guests, dead or alive, would you invite to dinner?

If I could have 10+ people I would choose my whole family because I could not live without them, but if I had three I would choose my mum, my boyfriend and my dog. Choosing six is hard...

Favourite movie?

If you can't tell by now I am certainly no good at choosing favourites! Could not pick only one.

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Plea calls for roads fix

By Jessica Anstice Thousands of people have backed a resident's effort to fix the Berwick Road and Wellington Road intersection in Narre Warren East.

Melany Blackwell, who lives right on the corner of the intersection, collected more than 500 signatures for the petition in under 24 hours.

"The amount of signatures just demonstrates the level of concern people have regarding that intersection," she said.

"It's an absolutely shocking intersection.

We call it 'suicide corner'.

"From where I live, we can hear the accidents as they happen and we see the impact of them."

Ms Blackwell is calling on the Minister for Roads and Road Safety Jaala Pulford, City of Casey Mayor Amanda Stapledon, Yarra Ranges Shire Mayor Tony Stevenson and Member for La Trobe Jason Wood.

Her petition seeks either traffic lights or a

roundabout but "anything to make it safer" is welcomed.

"Wellington Road is often blocked off due to accidents there. It's just terrible," she added.

"I actually go to the roundabout down the road just to avoid it, it's just not worth the risk.

"I know a lot of people who do the same.

They all avoid 'suicide corner'."

Member for La Trobe Jason Wood has secured $110m in the Federal Budget for Wellington Road.

"This funding is required as sadly over the years there have been many fatalities and serious road crashes, unfortunately, it is getting worse," Mr Wood said.

"As a veteran police officer, I am dedicated to making our roads safer for our community."

To sign the petition visit: https://www. change.org/p/jaala-pulford-minister-forroads-and-road-safety-traffic-lights-roundabout-at-wellington-rd-and-berwick-rd-intersection

The program will help ensure that local women are actively engaged and valued by their community.

Casey wins funding for leadership program

By Danielle Kutchel The City of Casey is set to establish a Young Women's Leadership program, thanks to more than $75,000 in support received through a state government Brighter Futures Grant.

The VicHealth initiative supports programs that help young people develop the skills and connections they need to manage life's challenges, with six Victorian councils sharing in more than $500,000 in funding.

The City of Casey will be mentored by Monash City Council, which previously rolled out the Young Women's Leadership program.

This program will be developed to ensure that local women are actively engaged and valpakenhamnews.starcommunity.com.au

ued by their community and will assist them to build their sense of importance and connectedness to their friends, family and the community.

Council's Youth Services team will engage young women to take part in the program, which will be delivered weekly over a ten-week period, providing guidance and facilitated workshops.

The Brighter Futures Grant will enable the recruitment of a dedicated youth worker to facilitate the program and support young women across the municipality.

It is estimated that recruitment for the new youth worker will begin in July 2019, after which the program will be rolled out.

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Blokes’ group The evening Pakenham Men’s Discussion Group is seeking more members.

If you’re a bloke over 50, and wanting to discuss issues of interest and concern - in an informal social environment - this could be for you.

The OM:NI Men’s Discussion Group meets at the Outlook Community Centre on the first Wednesday of every month from 7pm to 9.30pm. Expect plenty of laughs, good conversation, and new life-long friends and sessions that are always interesting and informative.

OM:NI men’s discussion groups have been running in Victoria since 2004, and are now found across Melbourne and in some regional areas. For more information, contact John 0431 844 833, Alison 0419 337 048 or Ken 0419 574 865.

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It was a genuine pleasure to attend the recent launch of Tales from Hampton Park Secondary College, a book containing over 100 short stories of the students, parents and teachers from the school who have come to Australia as refugees. This local state secondary college is to be congratulated for facilitating and encouraging these college members to tell their amazing stories.

The tales in this book tell how many desperate people from many troubled homelands sought asylum in Australia successfully and eventually settled in Hampton Park.

During the evening we heard real people talk about their own real stories of courage, resilience, family, loyalty and sacrifice.

We bought a copy of the book so we could read more of the stories. We encourage others to buy the book from Hampton Park Secondary College or borrow a copy from one of the City of Casey Libraries.

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On Wednesday 19 June, Berwick Star News shared a notification on its Facebook page about the upcoming singleuse plastic bag ban in Victoria. Here's how residents reacted: Donna McKerchar: Don't think we need to brace ourselves. Should of happened years ago. Society of convenience is shocking on the environment Peter James: plastic bags one to two kilos in a year, disposable nappies half a ton a year per baby, questioning why aren't they being banned, Coles and Woolworths have gone from providing them for free and now selling them, disposable nappies take up most of a shopping aisle, Coles and Woolworths make a lot of money from disposable nappies, pointing out that plastic bags are a load of corporate bulls**t.

Jennie Range: They need to start working on things like plastic packaging first as there obviously has been a drop in the plastic bags but they always get reused in my house but you can reuse all the plastic packaging that food and other stuff comes in like apples have a plastic container and then plastic wrapped around it. Double plastic. Why not change that to say cardboard container and netting wrapping. But aside from that. Councils and government need to work on recycling plants to combat what is going to landfill. That should be dealt with first. pakenhamnews.starcommunity.com.au

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World’s best, no stress In 2018, six students came together to form Team S.A.N.I.T.Y. (Solving Situational Anxiety In Today's Youth) as part of Fountain Gate Secondary College's Future Problem Solvers Program.

Their focus was on solving situational anxiety in today's world and they tackled this problem by developing their team's five tips and strategies for managing situational anxiety, including a 'Grounding Method' which focused on the five senses to distract and reduce panic.

To reach as many people as possible with their strategies, the team hosted the College's first 'Anxiety Awareness Workshop' and de-

veloped a pocket book with fun and engaging activities practising their five strategies, along with a YouTube video.In October 2018 the members of Team S.A.N.I.T.Y. placed second at the Future Problem Solvers National Championships.

Along with the accolades of this amazing title they were also invited to represent the College and Australia at the Future Problem Solvers International Championships in Amherst, Massachusetts USA. After extensive fundraising and amazing support from loyal sponsors, the students travelled to America in June 2019 where they were

awarded first place in the whole world in their division.

Team coach and program coordinator, Katie Byers, described the whole experience as "truly life changing".

"I feel truly and whole-heartedly blessed to have had the privilege to work with such amazing and gifted young adults. We can all be extremely proud of the achievements made by this amazing group of young problem solvers!" she said.

All of the projects and resources can be viewed on Team S.A.N.I.T.Y.'s website at http://teamsanityfgsc.com/

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Shining success for Pakenham dojang

By Danielle Kutchel A Pakenham dojang has yielded an awardwinning team at the recent Kukkiwon Australia Hanmadang 2019 competition in Glen Waverley.

Twelve competitors from Jae’s Taekwondo/Kickboxing took home medals at the 9 June competition - the youngest only six years old.

The competition allowed them to test their sparring skills against teams from other gyms.

JaeYong Jeon, owner of Jae’s Taekwondo, said his students trained hard in the lead up to the competition.

“We had extra training for the competition for the last five weeks, every Monday and Saturday where they learned sparring rules and how to score points. You need a lot of accuracy.”

Despite the daunting prospect of going up against more than 200 other competitors, Mr Jeon said he was confident his students would succeed - and they did, taking home eight

gold, six silver and two bronze medals.

“They enjoyed the experience so much and the most important thing was they all gained so much confidence after the competition,” he said.

Jacob Ioten, one of the youngest competitors, said the competition challenged his strategic skills.

“There was a lot of strategy I had to put into it,” he explained.

“I had to put all my strength into my kicks.

I beat someone by 30 points and I got a silver medal for my sparring.

“There was a lot of courage I had to put in to enter this, and I really enjoyed it.”

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Casey has its say on bushfire centre

Casey jumps on future park lands

By Andrew Cantwell

The Casey community is being invited to have its say on a new bushfire museum and education centre to raise awareness of the history, stories and lessons of the 2009 Victorian Bushfires, as well as other significant fires.

Narre Warren South MP Gary Maas called on people from across the City of Casey to participate in the online public consultation process which seeks input from bushfire-affected communities, as well as those involved in bushfire recovery and emergency management, and First Peoples community members.

The Bushfire Anniversary Advisory Group has recommended creating a bushfire museum with a reflective space to commemorate our past and educate generations into the future.

The consultation will seek community views on how a centre or program would function, possible locations if a permanent site was to be established, and what visitors would expect to see and learn during a visit.

Feedback gathered during the consultation process will help shape the next steps for the project which is being led by Creative Victoria in consultation with groups including the CFA. The Victorian Bushfire Centre public consultation is open until 15 August, and residents can have their say at www.engage.vic.gov.au/ bushfire-centre-consultation.

Casey City Council will move quickly to secure three farmlets at Clyde for a future sporting park - as part of a massive future sporting and recreational precinct, south of Ballarto Road.

The recently approved planning scheme amendment C257 will allow Casey to compulsorily acquire land totaling just over 82 hectares for a new Clyde Park Sports Precinct.

Planning for the sporting facilities - to include baseball, softball, rugby and soccer - is still some time off, but Casey will move to scoop up the land now to lock in the purchase price.

The State Government and Melbourne Water also plan purchases in the neighbouring area for a new Clyde Regional Park and Melbourne Water retarding basin - the three purchases are almost 400 hectares in total.

A recent council report on the proposed purchase noted the sports park was not yet listed in the 10-year capital works forecast.

But the council hopes that the proximity to the State and Melbourne Water developments will allow some shared carparks, footpaths, lighting and the like, leading to cost savings.

Residents can have their say on the proposed bushfire museum.

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According to government figures, 45 per cent of metropolitan emergency department presentations are non-urgent.

Tiny Hearts has also compiled statistics from participants, illustrating the importance of teaching the critical first aid skills.

After the course, 98 per cent of parents said they felt more confident to act effectively in an emergency.

Almost 50 per cent reported that they had used their acquired infant and child first aid knowledge within six months of undertaking the course.

Narre Warren's Shelby Cooke, who performed CPR on her choking two-year-old daughter while paramedics rushed to their home, stressed the importance of first aid training.

She believes that had she not received the course through her workplace, her daughter may have suffocated.

"I still owe everything to having those skills," she said.

"The more people that are equipped with them, the less tragedies we're going to see with children, babies and toddlers.

"It's such a frightening thing to go through - so you need to be prepared."

The free sessions will be held across the region, including at Beaconhills College, in Pakenham.

Topics covered will include choking, fevers, convulsions, burns, drowning, bleeding, caring for an unconscious person, bites and stings and head injuries.

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A lifesaving Pakenham-based venture, spearheaded by a paramedic and a teacher, has received a federal cash injection to provide free first aid training throughout Melbourne's south-east.

Tiny Hearts - founded by sisters Rachael Waia and Nikki Jurcutz - will arm 1800 local parents and carers with the skillsets required to save their children in the event of an emergency.

In a regional first, 300 parents are also set to be trained bilingually, catering for Chinese and Afghan communities.

Their journey began in a garage, but Tiny Hearts now has a headquarters in Pakenham's Industrial Park - proving that business success is attainable under the most challenging circumstances.

Ms Waia, a former educator and volunteer first responder, was first aid trained when she was just 15 years old.

She is determined to share her vital knowledge with as many parents as possible.

"I've got two kids of my own and I know what it's like when they choke and when they're really sick," she said.

"Because we've got such a good report built with our parents, we get a lot of feedback where they say, hey, you literally saved our babies' lives.

"I love what I do - waking up and making a difference."

Tiny Hearts worked in conjunction with the South East Melbourne Primary Health Network to secure the federal grant.

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The Indian Association Cardinia Casey is gearing up for its glittering night of nights.

On Saturday 29th June the Association will host its Annual Gala Ladies Night in Berwick, an opportunity for mothers to enjoy a carefree night of fun.

"Half of our team is mums with young kids and we hardly get time off for ourselves," a spokeswoman for the Association said.

"We thought there would be other mums out there wanting to enjoy a carefree night where everything is about them and that's all.

Ladies Night is all about women to celebrate themselves, be themselves and enjoy a night without any worry of taking care of anyone."

This year's sold-out event will be extra special, with the launch of a new support program for women in the community, 4VR Women.

"Most ladies need a support, someone to talk to, someone to guide them and support them, and someone to encourage them to be who they are and were before having children.

It is important for them to feel valued and acknowledged and sometimes even a cup of coffee can change lives," the spokeswoman said.

The program is based on the idea that if women are happy and feel valued, their life and that of their whole family will change. In a world where many young families struggle fi-

The Indian Association Cardinia Casey will launch a program to support local women at its upcoming Gala Night. nancially and work long hours, it is hoped the program will help mitigate stress and frustration and potentially, domestic violence as well.

Already, many local businesses have come on board to support the program.

"If you open one knot, it's a step forward to untangling the mesh," the spokeswoman said.

"Through this program, we aim to reach out to women who are in need of being heard.

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Michael Muaremov is opening his Beaconsfield practice to new clients for the first time in nearly a decade.

Until now the practice has only taken new clients on referral.

Mr Muaremov said the time was right to take on new clients, who will be assigned to his team of four qualified accountants.

“We have capped our client numbers for the last 10 years but my team is eager and ready to take on their own client loads,“ he explained.

Mr Muaremov opened his eponymous business 20 years ago.

He was headed for a life as a lawyer until the arrival of a daughter with wife Merita when he was barley 20 meant he had to eschew study for a paying job as a clerk. He eventually went back to school to study accounting and opened his own practice in 1999 when he was just 26.

It turned out to be a fortunate turn of events.

“I wouldn’t change a thing if I could have my life over again. I would have made a useless lawyer,“ he said, laughing.

“I am about helping people. I wasn’t meant to be an accountant but I do love what I do.“ The firm has been based in its current of-

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The program is not specific to any part of the community, the spokeswoman added - all are welcome to use the service or partner with it.

Anyone interested in contributing to the program or who knows someone who might benefit from it is asked to get in touch with the Indian Association Cardinia Casey through Facebook.

practice manager.

Second daughter Deanna has followed in her father’s footsteps and is an accountant.

Third daughter Leonora is doing her VCE and hopes to become a mid-wife.

Merita and his girls are complemented by what Michael calls his “practice family“.

Business manager Romaine Nichols has been with Michael for 16 years and accountant Anne Bryan has been with him for 15 years.

Associate accountants Katrina Villegas and Ali Kasemi have clocked up 10 years and 14 years respectively. Graduate accountant Kavi Kumar is the newest addition to the team.

In return for their loyalty, Michael ensures his staff have opportunities to grow professionally.

“One of the reasons they stay is because they don’t need to look for opportunities outside. I work to ensure people there are opportunities to grow professionally within the business.“ The firm handles the tax affairs of individuals including the self employed, sole traders, partnerships, companies, trusts and self managed superannuation funds.

The team prepare and lodge tax returns and Business Activity Statements and work closely with business clients and investors.

Plans are afoot for a 20 year celebration later this year that will include many of the firm’s most valued clients.

The celebration will honour two decades in business for a firm which is proud to be known as the “happy accountants“. pakenhamnews.starcommunity.com.au

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A fond but final farewell

By Andrew Cantwell With the passage of a planning scheme amendment at last week’s Casey Council meeting, Berwick is one step closer to farewelling one of the landmark properties in the village, the former Clover Cottage restaurant site, on Manuka Road.

The site is one of four large-acre blocks totalling 18.4 hectares - to be rezoned to residential under amendment C231, which now awaits only the State Planning Minister’s approval.

Local developer Parklea will move within the year to commence development of much of the subject land for new housing - but a private developer Jinguang Pan owns the historic Clover Cottage land, and its fate is less clear.

It’s likely the original cottage behind the restaurant building - dating back to the late 1800s - may be retained, but the restaurant and landscaped gardens may make way for the needs of suburbia.

Star News was unable to make contact with Jinguang Pan before deadline.

For close to 40 years, Clover Cottage was part of the social fabric of Berwick - and the wider City of Casey - hosting Mayoral Dinners, Rotary club, Inner Wheel and business group meetings, Oaks Day parties not to be missed, fund-raising luncheons, and an endless number of proposals, weddings, anniversaries and other significant family events.

Its stately gates, English and French fountains and park-like gardens were matched by opulent finishes within the restaurant, making every meal a treasured memory.

The old English style venue was so popular that bookings had to be made sometimes six months in advance.

Closed at the very end of 2016 - and going out with a gala New Year’s Eve party - the former owners John and Engelina Chipper-

The manicured gardens were a fine backdrop to many formal and social ocassions for the Berwick and wider communities.

Clover Cottage business partners John Chipperfield and Trevor Burr were presented with Paul Harris Fellowships in 2017 by an appreciative Berwick Rotary Club for their many years of support to the community. field and business partner Trevor Burr were humbled by the community outpouring that greeted the restaurant’s final months.

Mr Chipperfield said at that time that when the partners had bought the property from the Tuckfield estate in 1974, there had been farmland through to Dandenong.

The relentless pace of the South East Growth Corridor had finally caught up, and after five decades in the hospitality sector: “Our bones have told us to quit while we’re ahead,” he said.

“It’s very sad and difficult for us to part with the cottage after years of developing the business and servicing people in the Berwick community for a good 40 years.

“What I’ll miss most is our customer base.

It’s precious to us. We were so young when we opened up and we’ve seen lots of generations through the restaurant.

“We’ve waited on many celebrities but it hasn’t been the high flyers keeping us alive all these years, it’s been our guests who have saved their hard-earned dollars for a special dinner at the cottage.

“Our suppliers, staff and customers have basically become our acquaintances.

“It’s been an amazing journey.

“But sadly, it’s time.”

And now, it seems, it’s time for the former restaurant, too.

The grand gates and front fence made every guest aware they were visting some place special.

Oaks Day gatherings at Clover Cottage were not to be missed.

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FOCUS ON … ENROLMENTS 2020

Students cook up treats Hillcrest Christian College, in Clyde North, had an amazing win at the Victorian Secondary Schools Culinary Challenge, but that’s only half the story. The real story was the character qualities shown by the students - determination, encouragement, courage and leadership.

On Friday 24 May four Hillcrest Year 10 Food Technology students competed in the Victorian Culinary Challenge, run by the Australian Culinary Federation, held at St John’s Regional College in Dandenong.

Mikey Romey, Gaby Samtoy, Bridget Holloway and Sasha Saito had practised their cooking skills over the past months to prepare for the competition. The students hosted a lunch for school leaders to taste test their dishes.

Unfortunately, on the day of the competition, Gaby was unwell and couldn’t attend.

This was disappointing as she had worked so hard to prepare for the competition but on the morning of the event, Phoebe Anderson agreed to be part of the team with Mickey.

“Phoebe is to be commended for her wonderful attitude and willingness to be part of the competition”, said Hillcrest Food Technology teacher Michelle Schnabel.

“On the 20 minute car ride to Dandenong, Phoebe had to learn the recipe, study the presentation of the dish from a photo and watch a YouTube clip on how to cut up a whole chicken!”

The event was amazing with a very high level of culinary skills displayed with teams from all over Melbourne. Mikey and Phoebe cooked their dish, de-constructed Peking chicken with plum sauce, pancakes, crispy shallots, pickled vegetables, stir-fried choy sum and coriander dust, all in one hour.

Sasha and Bridget cooked Moroccan chicken, with a Moroccan spiced sauce, couscous,

Peking chicken with plum sauce, pancakes, crispy shallots, pickled vegetables, stir-fried choy sum and coriander dust,

Hillcrest culinary stars Mikey, Phoebe, Bridget and Sasha proudly show off their medals. minted yoghurt, roasted capsicum, pumpkin puree, crispy chicken skin and coriander dust.

Mrs Schnabel said the students’ organisation and team work was “amazing“ and they were the first team to serve their dish.

At the beginning of the competition all teams start will 100 points and marks are then deducted for the final score. The criteria included the skills demonstrated and the flavour of the dish.

Sasha and Bridget received a score over 80 to receive a Silver medal for their well-present-

ed and flavoursome Moroccan Chicken.

Mikey and Phoebe were awarded a Gold medal for their de-constructed Peking chicken with an outstanding score of 96 out of 100.

They won the competition and will represent Victoria and compete in the National Schools Culinary Challenge in August to be held in Darwin.

The judges from the Australian Culinary Federation commended both Hillcrest teams on their teamwork, the flavours in their dishes and their high standard of food presentation.

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Nurturing atmosphere education programme provided by teachers must take account of these individual needs of each child and build independent, empowered learners who are risk takers and deep thinkers. Explicit teaching and support of each child must target specific needs for each individual.

Thus an explicit, coherent, sequential plan for curriculum delivery will be enabled, where teachers have an understanding of the continuum of learning and where each child sits on that continuum. Differentiation will be a requisite part of each teacher’s documentation and planning. Learning experiences for all children must be engaging and meaningful and students need to be able to articulate clearly the intention of what it is they are learning and how they will know that they have achieved this.

St Patrick’s has a dedicated staff who are part of this supportive, Christian community.

We warmly invite prospective parents to meet with us and to view the extensive and excellent educational and recreational facilities we have here.

By Principal Mick O’brien Our aim is that St. Patrick’s will provide a nurturing atmosphere that leads each child to a sense of self-worth and provides encouragement, in a secure environment.

As a Catholic School, we are called to serve the local community, to teach the Catholic faith, to promote educational excellence and to nurture the growth and well-being of all students, families and staff.

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As principal my wish is that St. Patrick’s will provide an atmosphere that gives each child a sense of self-worth and provides encouragement, in a secure environment. I believe that children learn best when they are happy - when the learning is relevant to their lives and to their stage of development and readiness. The

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A clear vision of learning

By St Clare’s Principal, Helen Staindl Before your children even come to school, you, as parents, have taught them so much. They’ve learned to listen, to ask questions, to be filled with wonder, to say thank-you, to wash their hands, to pick up after themselves and to look out for each other.

Our job at St Clare’s is to continue these life lessons and nurture the holistic development of each child. For the St Clare’s family, numeracy and literacy skills are core elements of education; but so is religious education - developing empathy, social justice and a strong moral compass.

We encourage active play and healthy bodies; understanding other cultures through learning languages; and the confidence that comes with developing creativity through the performing and visual arts.

At St Clare’s our aim is to have each child reach their potential; to be a well-rounded individual - within a supportive and caring learning environment.

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St Clare’s Catholic Primary School is called to serve the local community, to teach the Catholic faith, to promote educational excellence and to nurture the growth and well-being of all students.

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We believe that education should centre on the individual, firstly as a member of a family, then a school and finally a parish community. Within this community (which includes students, parents, teachers, pastors and friends) each person has the right to dignity and respect, as well, of course, as the best educational experiences available.

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Through the development of faith in themselves, in others and in a loving God, our school endeavours to build hope for the future in each young person. Each is expected to seek to fulfill his or her own potential – be it academic, creative, physical, social or religious – to the fullest possible extent.

Contact the School for information 95 Majestic Drive, Oicer Phone – 5940 6777 enrolments@stclaresoicer.catholic.edu.au

The participation and involvement of parents in defining, sharing and developing this vision and process, is a vital link in what might be termed the ‘educational chain’.

Enrolment applications at all year levels for 2020 are still being accepted.

Meet with the Principal of St Patrick’s (Mick O’Brien) Phone 03 5940 2888 for appointments. pakenhamnews.starcommunity.com.au

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FOCUS ON … SUSTAINABILITY, GREEN LIVING

Leading the way in green Beaconsfield Dental owners Robert and Lisa Panjkov and their staff recycle used toothbrushes, empty toothpaste paste and floss containers with Colgate’s Terracycle. They also recycle paper, plastics, batteries, printer cartridges and computers.

They make sure they purchase bio-degradable dental materials and offer a Tesla electric car charger for patients.

The Beaconsfield Dental premises has LED lighting and is fully insulated with double glazed windows.

“Together we can reduce waste and improve the future of our planet,“ said Robert.

“Our motto is ’Beaconsfield Dental - Caring for the community and the environment’.“ Beaconsfield Dental offers all aspects of general, family and cosmetic dentistry from its purpose-built facility at 1-3 Cardinia Street, Berwick. To book online go to www.beaconsfielddental.com.au

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Caring for the Community and the Environment

Dr Mary Cole founded her company Agpath in 1980. Dr Cole is a well-known academic and plant pathologist and nationally and internationally recognised expert in the management of the fungal pathogen, Botrytis cinerea.

Agpath is a small soil biology company providing laboratory testing in many fields of fungal and microbial pathology and farming consulting services in agriculture, horticulture, viticulture, environment air and water and food manufacturing.

The Agpath laboratory provides services in water and soil testing for microbial analysis; validates commercial biological products;

provides expert witness statements; whole farm planning management procedures; runs workshops on organic and biological farming methods.

"Our mission is to introduce farmers to biological farming with the view of improving soil health and productivity giving them a sustainable future while raising standards of environmental awareness," Dr Cole said.

"We want to encourage debate in alternative and more sustainable farming methods and generate innovative ideas for the longterm health of our planet for future generations."

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Beaconsfield Dental is proudly leading the way when it comes to running a green business.

The popular Beaconsfield practice has been recognised at the Casey Cardinia Business Awards for its commitment to the environment, winning the Environmental and Sustainability Category in 2015, 2016 and 2017. The practice was a finalist in the 2016 Premier’s Sustainability Awards, winning it in 2018. They were also a finalist in the 2018 Melbourne Awards in the Sustainability Category.

With 126 solar panels on its roof, the business is capable of generating more than 200 kWh per day. 2018 saw the generation of 32 megawatts of power.

Water tanks, which hold up to 17,000 litres, supply garden water and toilet flush, saving over 60,000 litres per year. The garden has indigenous plants to complement the surrounding Akoonah Park, including native and indigenous edibles and a vegetable patch.

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2.678 ACRES (APPROX) OF LIFESTYLE LIVING THIS prime property offers a sense of peace and tranquillity. Buyers will fall in love with the views across Toomuc Valley and the array of flora that populates the property.

The beautiful weatherboard home retains charm and character and includes 5 bedrooms, 2 separate living areas, timber kitchen, 2 bathrooms, spacious laundry and plenty of storage space.

Added features of the home include system heating/cooling, ducted vacuum and freestanding wood heater perfect for enjoying cosy winter nights.

Included are 2 fully fenced (electric) paddocks, separate bungalow with kitchenette, man cave with built-in bar and its own bathroom, multiple sheds/ workspaces, 2 car carport and 56,000 litres of tank water (approx.)

This property is a smart investment in the future with the option to live comfortably in the current home whilst designing a new luxury dream home and still offering a wonderful once in a lifetime lifestyle for your family.

Conveniently located close to the Lakeside shopping precinct, the home is also near prestigious schools and minutes away from the Princes Hwy. A new beginning awaits. Only on inspection will you appreciate what this special property has to offer. â—?

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 24 Brown Road, PAKENHAM, Vic, 3810 Description: 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 garage Inspect: contact the agent Contact: Liza Hickey on 0481 185 038 or Lory Pickles on 0451 127 422

106-116 Drysdale Ave, Narre Warren North

64 Starling Road, Officer

3.16HA ( ABOUT 7 ACRES)

4.06 HECTARES (10 ACRES)

Predominantly power line Easement with 4 towers and two telecommunication leases with an annual income of about $20,000. The property cannot be subdivided.

On this land is an incomplete owner built home of about 232sqm plus, double garage and a 121sqm colourbond barn.

Home comprises 4 bedrooms, study, lounge, dining, kitchen/family, rumpus, bathroom, ensuite with spa, laundry, toilet and verandahs. Gas ducted heating. 9 solar panels and an inverter Builders inspections to frame stage.

Barn with kitchen, bathroom, toilet, mezzanine, 16 solar panels and inverter, split system, gas and wood heaters.

Great opportunities for a trades person, builder or handyman to finish.

Inspect by appointment.

Zoned Urban Growth Zone in the original urban growth corridor and no GAIC levy.

Auction Contact

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To be sold by Court Order. 29th June at 11 am.

Tom Gibson 0438574472 or Malcolm Graham 0418338444

Within the Officer Precinct Structure plan, and zoned for Residential, Neighbourhood Convenience Centre, Community Centre, Primary School and Arterial road.

Within 1km of Officer Town Centre, between Pakenham and Beaconsfield and about 54kms southeast of Melbourne.

Terms 10% deposit 40% on possession – 90 Days Balance in 12 Months

Auction Contact

Wednesday 17th July at 2pm Tom Gibson 0438574472 or Malcolm Graham 0418338444

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LUXURY LIVING WITH A TOUCH OF BALI STANDING majestically behind electric security gates is this exceptional double storey home. Boasting 5 bedrooms plus a study or 6th bedroom and with all the comforts and lifestyle you would expect, this home will be sure to impress!

Located in prime position, the home is only a few minutes from the Fountain Gate Shopping Centre, a train station and schools.

At approximately 52 squares, this home comprises almost everything you would want in a large family home.

On entering you are greeted by a large tiled floor and the graceful curvature of the staircase to the second level, which also showcases the large drop chandelier.

To the left of the entrance is the large formal living room which is bright and welcoming with a touch of Rome thanks to floor to architrave pillars.

The large hostess kitchen has plenty of bench space, plentiful cupboards, stainless steel appliances including dishwasher and gas cook top. Adjacent is the spacious meals/family room with sliding door access to a fully enclosed sunroom with views of the lovely rear garden. Also on the ground level is a powder room plus one bedroom with built-in robes, ideal for visitors or ageing parents.

Venture upstairs where you will find a huge retreat/rumpus room with access to the balcony and amazing views. The master bedroom has a walk-in robe and a full ensuite with spa bath and double vanity. The remaining bedrooms with built-in robes are central to the main bathroom.

Added features are CCTV cameras, gas ducted heating plus a wood fire heater, evaporative cooling, ducted vacuum, TV and Internet cabling to most rooms, secure window shutters, 2 x 3000 litre water tanks and a gas barbecue area with hot and cold

water connection, all sitting on approximately 645m2 of prime land.

This amazing home also has the convenience of a second driveway, a double remote control garage with internal access as well as a rear roller door to the huge paved

pergola area ideal for family entertainment or can be used for an extra car accommodation.

All this flows through to the magnificent Balinese-style garden with fountain where you can just sit back and relax. â—?

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UNCONVENTIONAL OVER 55 LIVING AVIVA Communities Officer is a community created especially for people aged over 55.

“When we started designing this community we threw away convention and started from scratch” said Managing Director of Aviva Communities Todd Strathdee.

“We didn’t want to follow traditional approaches where the old cottage or villa was the dominant housing form. We are thrilled with the end result which has seen the creation of modern energy efficient homes and an outstanding contemporary clubhouse that is more reflective of a younger spirited retiree.

“For years the focus has been on downsizing where people move from the old oversized family home into smaller more manageable dwellings. That’s not how we see it. At Aviva Communities Officer we believe the relocation process is more about right-sizing life where people simply want smarter, intelligently designed homes that suit a new life-stage and the activities that accompany it.“ Central to the success of the community are the masterplanned architect designed homes that are unrivalled in the over 55 landscape in Melbourne.

Each home comprises a modern facade that blends organically with the neighbouring homes to maximise privacy and create eyecatching streetscapes.

Every home is also oriented to take advantage of a northern living aspect.

Not only does this reduce the need for artificial heating and cooling, but it provides homeowners with the most direct sunlight during the day, especially in winter when the sun is at its lowest.

“All homes achieve a minimum 6-star energy rating created not only from the orientation of the home, but the insulation of the home’s walls, floor and roof spaces”.

Inside the home there is a sense of spaciousness created by 2.7m ceilings, integrated storage solutions and strategic window placement.

Improving the design outcomes of the community is the use of planting and fencing solutions to separate dwellings and create privacy in the home’s living areas and outdoor zones. No expansive tracts of confining metal fencing are used in the community.

Inside the homes are a range of inclusions such as stone benchtops, stainless steel kitchen appliances,

engineered timber floors, tiles and carpets, ducted heating and cooling, window furnishings and all the extras that make moving in simple.

All homes in the community are within walking distance of the expansive Gum Scrub Creek Nature Reserve and The Lodge, a private clubhouse for Aviva Officer homeowners.

Homes at Aviva Communities have also been created with a focus on value for money. If you take advantage of pre-release purchase benefits homes start at $379,000 for a 2-bedroom 14.9 square home going

to $475,000 for a 3-bedroom 18.5 square home.

People who register their interest in the project automatically qualify for pre-release purchase benefits which see a range of discounts from $10,000 to $24,000 applicable to the home range.

Aviva Communities Officer is under construction now. To register your interest, arrange an appointment and to take advantage of pre-release purchase benefits call 1800 961 585 or register on www. avivacommunities.com.au ●

Auction Saturday.

Pakenham 20 Henty Street

Bunyip

$298,000

Hillview retirement unit. Boast`s a lifestyle of total peace and joy. Comprises2Brms, beautifully appointed kitchen/Family rm, the latest in cooking appliances, D/W, abundance of cupboards, 2way bathroom,2toilets,rear deck enjoys panoramic rural views and forest views .large garage 3mins walk,shops, station,restaurants,doctors surgery. Free up your time,no more large block chores, nothing else compares-a must to inspect !!

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If you are looking for your first home, wanting to add to your investment portfolio or just simply downsizing we’ve got the perfect abode waiting for you. This home has a lot more than meets the eye and is situated in the heart of Pakenham in the most convenient location, just a 2-minute walk from the train station, schools, cafés, shopping centre, parklands and the M1 freeway access.

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WHAT’S ON 3 Year Old Pre-Kinder Program

Creative writing workshops Tuesday playgroup

Prepare your child for Kindergarten next year by trying our 3 year old pre-kinder program. Our sessions are semi structured and designed to foster independence and assist in the separation process in preparation for kinder the following year. Availabilities for term 3 are filling fast.

Contact Cranbourne Community House for enrolments on 5996 2941.

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, 9.3011.30am. Bookings on 9704 2781.

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Knitting Group Do you enjoy knitting and crochet? Join our knitting group at Cranbourne Community House.

Where: 49 Valepark Crescent Cranbourne.

Cost: $5 each week. Contact 5996 2941 to join.

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Virtual reality and game design for teens Does your teenager like games, designing or coding? In this program, teenagers aged 1217yrs can come along and learn the basics of game design software Unreal Engine to create a simple virtual reality game, which they can then play using state of the art Mixed Reality headsets. They can learn how to use visual coding in their game to make boxes explode, collect coins, turn lights on and more!

Saturdays for 6 weeks 1.00pm - 2.30pm.

Cost: $65. Book early by contacting Balla Balla Community Centre on 5990 0900 or E: admin@ballaballa.com.au.

Donations of winter woolies are needed.

Winter clothing needed Narre Warren North Uniting Church are in great need of adults and childrens winter clothing to help those who are on low incomes or are homeless.

If you able to assist, please bring your unwanted winter woolies to the Op-Shop, 1 Main St. Narre Warren North (open Wed - Fri, 9.00 am - 3.00 pm and Sat. 9.00 am - 1.00pm) or phone Rev. Bruce Crowle on 0425 738 481. Thank you for your donations as they go to help those in need.

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Paint your 'art out - Kids Art Program (6 years +) Inspired by the idea of just having FUN, 'paint your art out' is a creative and colourful approach to creating art. With relaxed classes and all age activities, join us as we explore basic colour mixing, different and unusual materials, paint tools and techniques to create our own works of art.

All materials included.

Thursdays for 8 weeks 4.30pm - 6.00pm.

Cost: $40. Book early by contacting Balla Balla Community Centre on 5990 0900 or E: admin@ballaballa.com.au.

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Meditation and mindfulness for kids - suitable for ages 6+ Mindful Play is a high quality program aimed at primary school children, with the purpose to provide skills to develop their awareness through simple body movement, mindful colouring, and guided visualisations.

Wednesdays for 4 weeks 4.15pm - 5.15pm.

Cost: $40. Book early by contacting Balla Balla Community Centre on 5990 0900 or E: admin@ballaballa.com.au.

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Plan ahead Australia's Leading Psychic, Mentalist and Hypnotherapists, Greg Riley (Voted Australia's most gifted psychic in 2011 on Channel 7 Melbourne's show 'The One' & Jason D Varga) This is a Beyond Blue Fundraising Event to raise awareness around mental illness and break the stigma. It's okay to not be okay. It's okay to talk about it. Thank you for supporting Beyond Blue.

Tickets include admission, finger food, tea and coffee. Drinks at bar prices.

Friday 30 August from 7pm to 9pm at Cranbourne Golf Club.

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Hallam Community Learning Centre Inc Computer classes are beginning again next term for those who are beginners, all adults welcome.

We have a small class for lots of attention.

Class to begin on Tuesday 23rd July from 9.30am to 12.15pm for 8 weeks (Tuesdays only). Cost: $135.00 or $115.00 concession.

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Please call to book on 9703 1688, places limited.

Berwick Springs View Club We love to see new members join our ladies at our monthly meetings/lunch at Cranbourne RSL and also enjoy a guest speaker. In partnership with The Smith Family, our club sponsors six Learning for Life Students through their education. Fundraising is done in a fun and social manner with no pressure.

For further information please email berwicksprings.viewclub@gmail.com.

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Hallam Community Learning Centre Inc The Hallam Community Learning Centre on Kays Avenue, Hallam, has vacancies in our Tuesday Quilting classes and in our morning and afternoon Painting classes.

Please call 9703 1688 for further details and bookings.

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Women's learning social group

sings four part works; anything from light opera to modern songs. The 30 members are senior citizens and practices are held at Woodlands Retirement Village, 72 Kangan Drive, Berwick in the auditorium, on the first, second and third Wednesday afternoons of the month from 2.30 - 3.45pm. Several concerts are held during the year at villages and churches in the local area.

Please contact the Secretary, Margaret Haywood 9700 3973 or mhaywood.celebrant@ gmail.com if interested in the position which is unpaid or indeed to join the choir.

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Cranbourne Italian Seniors Club Meet every Monday at Cranbourne Public Hall to enjoy a morning playing cards, bingo and bocce and a cooked meal provided by the women of the Italian seniors club. Every third Monday of the month a meal is prepared by an authentic Italian chef and a dance is organised. Please call Val Motta on 0414666634 for more information.

Come to Narre Warren Seniors.

Come along and meet other women and make new friends in this friendly, informal atmosphere while developing your sewing/craft skills. Cost is free.

Every Monday from 1pm to 3pm at Oakgrove Community Centre, 89-101 Oakgrove Drive Narre Warren South.

You are welcome to join in the activity of your choice - table tennis, indoor bowls, line dancing, cards, darts, garden club or sing-along. Spend time with a bunch of friendly seniors on day trips and away trips, play bingo and enjoy entertainment by popular artists. Join us at 192-196 Centre Road, Narre Warren. Phone 0426 736 467.

Hampton Park Seniors

Casey Choir Turns 21

Come join the Hampton Park Seniors if you are aged 55 and over. Our activities include Monday mornings Tai Chi 9.30am to 11am; Tuesdays and Thursdays Bingo 12.45 to 3pm; Tuesdays and Fridays Line Dancing 10am to 12pm; Saturdays indoor carpet bowls 1pm to 3pm.

For more information please contact the club on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 11 am3pm Saturdays 12pm - 3 pm Phone 9799 2588, or email hampsen@gmail.com, or secretaryhpsc@iinet.net.au All are welcome as we are a multicultural club.

We are looking for past members of the choir to share the celebrations with us. If you have ever been a member, please contact Tracey on 0449 132 616 to learn about the opportunity for past member to participate in our concert.

Two big events, a 'Celebration In Song' Concert & a Gala Dinner.

31 August -Both events at Bunjil Place

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Conductor wanted The conductor of The Fenix Chorale Inc. is looking at retirement in the not so distant future and is seeking a deputy to start to assist at the moment and eventually take over. The choir

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Cranbourne Day View Club New members welcome. Would you like to have fun and make new friends whilst raising funds to support a Learning For Life student through the Smith Family, if so come along and join us at Trios on the first Wednesday of the month at 11am for a meeting lunch and hear a guest speaker.

For further information please ring Trish Ransom ph 5995 7037.

Voices of Casey are currently recruiting for new members to sing with them for 2019.

They practice each Monday, excepting school holidays at Fiddlers Green Retirement village, 57 Gloucester Ave, Berwick from 7-9.30pm.

This is a non-audition choir, attracting enthusiastic amateurs as well as seasoned singers.

Our repertoire includes well known classics, pop songs and contemporary compositions.

For further information please contact Paulien on 0412 741 195 or maritimes.1@hotmail. com.

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New members welcome Cranbourne Senior Citizens Club is invites new members to join them for bowls, bingo, line dancing, ballroom dancing, barbecues, table tennis, board games, cards, pool, and day trips.

Also, pleasant Sunday afternoons - entertainment and afternoon tea.

Located at 1 Codrington St., Cranbourne. For detail contact: Thelma: 5996 4554 Isobel: 0429 301 947

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Cranbourne and District Garden Club Come along, meet people and maybe learn a thing or two. All are welcome. Contact 5995 1420.

Meeting every second Thursday of each month at 1.15pm at the Cranbourne Public Hall.

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Just Harmony Choir of Berwick Just Harmony Choir has vacancies for singers to be part of our exciting new year program of friendly fun and performances. Singers will be warmly welcomed for choir practices.

Choir practices are held every Monday at 7pm to 9pm in the Old Cheese Factory, Homestead Road Berwick. For further details call 0427 643 221.

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Choirs members wanted Fenix Chorale Inc.is a choir consisting of thirty plus sings beautiful four part harmonies to a variety of popular songs and performs several times during the year at local retirement villages and other venues.

New members are always welcome. Please phone the Secretary, Margaret Haywood 9700 3973 or email: mhaywood.celebrant@ gmail.com for further information.

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Cranbourne U3A classes Cranbourne U3A tutors are keen to pass on skills and welcome new members. Keyboard, Guitar and Ukulele tuition is now available. Card games, Mahjong, Chess, French and Italian languages have vacancies for new members. The ever popular Sewing, Knitting, Art and Craft and Calligraphy Groups are turning out some great work. We have an Armchair Movies Group, Table Tennis Group, Line Dancing and Fishing and Cycling Groups. Computer instruction for all levels and devices are available. Why not try some new skills and meet new friends. A small membership fee entitles you to do as many classes as you like.

For more information visit: u3acranbourne. net.au or call Marge on 0410 304 308.

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A rifle was found in the stolen Ford. the interof the “He must’ve been in the middle Robin Dzedins of Lynbrook, witnessed the traffic. He section because there was a gap in dramatic pursuit. going to“I was on South Gippy Highway was swerving like a maniac. at Settlement Continued on page 12 wards Cranbourne, turning left Hotel in Camms Road,“ she said. ✃ By ✃Brendan Rees ✃ L E T E

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"I could see bits of car flying up into the air, A 22-year-old Pakenham man was charged stolen car wound its way through Hampton It came as police were led on a two-hour like I think mirrors or I don't know; door han- with aggravated Park on Monday 1 April. carjacking, four counts of wild pursuit which began about 12.30pm after dles, something like that," she added. theft of a motor vehicle, arson, two counts Robin Dzedins of Lynbrook said she was a four-wheel-drive was allegedly stolen of "There must have been so people just af- burglary, obtain from property by deception, two turning left into Camms Road from South Cranbourne. fected literally by the accident." counts of theft.

Gippsland Highway about 2.30pm when The vehicle was later set alight, police say, she Cardinia Highway Patrol arrested two men Both men were remanded to appear at the saw a car "swerving like a maniac." before the speedsters fled in a station wagon and a woman who attempted to flee on foot af- Melbourne Magistrates' Court on Tuesday 2 "I could only see it head on hurtling straight and later hijacked a ute ter their ute crashed into a truck on the South April. in Hampton Park. at me. e. Luckily I was turning left, had I been goThe ute crashed where police say the driver Gippsland Highway.

A 21-year21-year-old Dandenong woman was ing straight ahead I would've been hit," The driver, a 26-year-old male from Chel- charged with two Ms was seen getting out carrying a rifle, which t counts of theft of a motor was Dzedins said. tenham, tested positive to methamphet- vehicle. used to carjack a Ford ute in Carrum Downs.

"I thought he was going to hit the side of my amine and had his licence disqualified disqualified. He Witnesses say they saw the vehicle drivShe was bailed bail to appear at Frankston Magdriv car. ing i on the wrong side of the South Gippsland was charged with aggravated carjacking; istrates' s' Court on 3 September.

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Worth their weight in gold

By Russell Bennett The upcoming 'Deadlift for Depression 2' will be held specifically for people carrying the weight of the world on their shoulders, by those who only want to lighten the burden.

It's the simple, yet incredibly powerful message spurring on those behind south-east powerlifting gyms 'Evolv: Healthy Bodies' and 'Peninsula Barbell'.

The second, annual Deadlift for Depression event will be held at a humble Somerville gym next month with the simple aim of raising as much money as possible for mental health organisation, Beyond Blue.

And if last year's inaugural event is any indicator - with over $10,000 raised in 2018 - they could be set to record a staggering personal best this time around.

One of the lifters taking part this year is Blind Bight local, and former Tooradin Cricket Club president, Kane Latham.

Deadlift for Depression 2 is particularly close to his heart, with two of his friends taking their own lives after prolonged mental health battles.

At next month's event, Latham is aiming to record a whopping 600-pound (or 272-kilogram) deadlift in their memory.

Those who sign up to compete in this year's event will donate, upon entry, at least $30 each directly to Beyond Blue.

So far, well in excess of $1000 has been raised through competition sign-ups alone from which there's no monetary interest to the gym.

"Being a deadlift-only competition, a lot of the people here are already training elsewhere or have a coach somewhere else," Latham explained from the Somerville gym recently.

"This is just about getting everybody together for the cause."

Matthew Bund - the owner of Peninsula Barbell - explained that the concept of the event was the brainchild of Jackson Drew, from Evolv.

The two have come together, as key cogs of the south east powerlifting scene, to gather as much momentum as possible for the cause.

"In thinking of all the different charities we could raise money for, mental health probably had the broadest spectrum - it can literally affect anyone," Bund said.

"After we held the first event, we found that a lot of our gym members had been affected by their own mental health battles too. We didn't realise the extent of it until after the event, but it really helped them open up."

For many, there's still a very real stigma surrounding mental health battles, but Bund explained "this can help to break those barriers down".

There will be about 40 participants competing on the day - on 21 July at Factory 6/4 Guelph Street, Somerville.

The likelihood is that all of those competing on the day would have been touched by mental health battles in some way, shape, or form - either directly, or indirectly.

"It's why I wanted to run it," Drew said.

"I've got friends who've lost people, and it's horrible. It can just happen so quickly, out of nowhere.

"This is just lifting weights off the floor, but if as much money as possible can go towards an organisation that supports people in need, then that's all that matters. I want to run this bigger, and better, every year."

Kane Latham, Matthew Bund, and Jackson Drew are right behind the 'Deadlift for Depression' concept. 194926 Drew was quick to add that anyone is welcome to the event on the day - whether they're lifting, or not.

"Everyone wants to help - to be a part of the raffle, or to help out on the day," he said.

"We also want people to just come down and be a part of the day, and not even necessarily have to do anything except show their support. That could mean something as simple as reaching out to someone and talking with them - making sure they're ok.

"The event, itself, is a platform that we can use to raise some much-needed money but we also want to help people feel better about themselves.

"This is a friendly, welcoming environment and we just want people to feel comfortable in their own skin."

Latham pointed out just how strong the

support network is within the burgeoning powerlifting community, particularly in the south east.

"I know if I'm having a bit of a rough patch - whatever it may be - I'll just come down and train, and so many other members are the same," he said.

"We're really lucky in Australia to have such a rich powerlifting community. It's really tightknit - everyone knows everyone, particularly down this way in the south-east.

"People need to see that there's really a huge support network within powerlifting that it's not like what some people from the outside make it out to be."

Drew explained that anyone, and everyone is welcome on the day - regardless of which gym they're a part of.

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we put our hands up to host this Deadlift for Depression event, everyone comes out of the woodwork in support of it," he said.

"We're 100 per cent for the fundraising, and 100 per cent for the people. I want people to know that we're right behind this.

"And for lifters - you don't have to lift anything more than your bodyweight. Hell, you don't even have to lift anything more than the bar. Just rock up, and show your support.

"Even if we can help one person by doing this, it's worth it. Everyone needs a support network, and we're more than happy to provide that."

For more information about the event, see the Facebook page at http://bit.ly/D4DIIFB. To donate, visit http://bit.ly/D4DII.

Dominant Dow leads Pakenham to dual victories

By Hayley Wildes It was a busy Round 13 of Big V basketball action for the Pakenham Warriors.

The Division 2 men grabbed two wins over the weekend against Mildura and Altona. In the 83-69 win over the Heat, Josh Dow (27 points) and Daniel Steen (21 points and 10 rebounds) dominated proceedings.

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(12 points and 11 rebounds) recorded a strong double-double. Pakenham (11-6) sits fourth on the standings.

The Division 2 women produced a tough defensive effort against Blackburn on Saturday night to grind out a 57-48 win as Keeley Patterson (12 points) top-scored. The Warriors (11-2) are flying and sit on top.

The Youth League 2 men scored a close win over Melton on Saturday night. With Ned Weideman (15 points and 12 rebounds) leading the way, the Warriors recorded an 82-76 win as

they forced Melton into 21 turnovers.

Pakenham (14-1) is riding an eight-game winning streak and sits on top.

The Youth League 2 women almost scored their fourth win of the season, but it wasn't to be as they lost to Blackburn.

In a tight encounter, the Warriors were in the game right until the end, but the Vikings did enough claim a two-point win, 68-66.

Chloe Maas (15 points and 8 rebounds) and Annabel Briet (12 points) almost got their

team over the line. The Warriors (3-11) sit 10th on the ladder.

Looking ahead, the lone home game at Cardinia Life this weekend sees the Youth League 2 men take on Mornington from 2pm on Sunday.

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Demons are in finals mix

By Hayley Wildes After 13 rounds of the VNL season, the Casey Demons are in the thick of the finals hunt.

With five rounds remaining, the Demons own a 6-7 record to sit in fifth position after taking care of the third-placed North East Blaze - a team that had only suffered one loss prior to their match-up.

It was a win that was necessary to keep Casey in touch with the all-important top four.

After a close game for three quarters, Casey's defence went up to another gear and North East couldn't respond in what was a dominant fourth quarter from the Demons.

The pressure of goal defence Demi Woodlock, along with Kassidy Withers and Christie Hillberg in the middle, was too much for the Blaze and they could only muster 11 shots for the quarter, compared to 20 for the Demons.

That pressure and defence resulted in arguably Casey's best win of its inaugural VNL season, defeating the Blaze 65-53. Taking down a team that had only suffered one loss in 12 games, the Demons kept their finals dreams well and truly alive in impressive fashion.

Emma Ryde (51/60 goals) and Erin Bell (14/21) were a great pairing in attack, while Withers and Hillberg played vital roles across the court.

With so much on the line in the final rounds of the season, the Demons are going to need everyone playing their part. Superstars Bell and Ryde will have a huge say in the business end of the season, while Karli Foster and Withers are just as crucial in defence and attack, respectively.

Last night (26 June), Casey took on Boroond-

The Demons are in the thick of the VNL finals hunt.

Picture: COURTESY OF HOLLY BOOTH ara (3-10) at the State Netball Hockey Centre in what was another must-win game.

Looking ahead, locals have the opportunity to see elite netball in their own backyard when Casey hosts two home games in two weeks.

The Demons have home games in Round 15 and 16 at Casey Stadium, where they will face the Ariels on 3 July at 8.20pm and the Southern Saints on 10 July at 7.50pm.

With the race for finals heating up, both games shape as must-see encounters for local netball fans. The game against the Saints, who sit in fourth prior to Round 14, will have massive finals ramifications as both teams battle for the final spot in the post-season.

Tickets to both home games against the Ariels and Southern Saints at Casey Stadium are available now. Search Casey Demons Netball on Facebook for more information and to buy tickets.

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By Hayley Wildes EASTERN FOOTBALL LEAGUE ROUND 10 Noble Park got back on the winners' list with a hard-fought win over Doncaster.

The Bulls were inaccurate in front of goal, but the performance of Kyle Martin steadied the ship enough to see Noble Park claim a sixpoint win, 10.16 (76) to 11.4 (70).

Leading by 19 points at the final break, the Bulls staved off a fast-finishing Sharks team as Jordan Marson (three goals) and Luke Nelson (two goals) put through important goals.

The game was on the line in the final few minutes, but the Bulls held the Sharks out in a frantic finish as a draw was very much on the cards.

With the win, the Bulls move to 4-6 on the season and currently sit seventh on the ladder.

Meanwhile, Rowville was a class above North Ringwood in their encounter at Seebeck Oval.

The Hawks jumped out to a 20-point quarter-time lead and, with Damian Garner (four goals) tearing the game apart, never looked back as they went on to record a 35-point win, 15.9 (99) to 8.16 (64).

Rowville took the foot off the gas in the final term to be outscored three goals to one, but it mattered little as the result was well beyond doubt at that point.

While Garner was in dominant form, Riley D'Arcy (four goals) was equally important up forward and Ziggie Alwan (two goals) also played a key role.

Rowville improves to the impressive record of 8-2 on the season and sits third on the ladder.

SOUTHERN FOOTBALL LEAGUE DIVISION 2 - ROUND 10 After taking ladder leaders Springvale Districts to the cleaners in Round 9, Keysborough came crashing back to earth on Saturday, falling to Murrumbeena by 35 points, 14.13 (97) to 9.8 (62).

The Lions jumped out to an early lead and were in total control all day as Nicholas Brazil (five goals) and Matthew Lello ran riot.

Despite the loss, Tim Edwards (three goals) and Aaron McIlroy gave their all for the Burras.

The Doveton Eagles also suffered a defeat, falling to Hampton in a tight affair.

The Eagles were led by Jarrod O'Neil (six goals) who was in sparkling form up forward, but it wasn't enough as the likes of Mark Devereaux and Luke Hayes (three goals each)

helped the Hammers claim a hard-fought 11-point win, 14.11 (95) to 12.12 (84).

DIVISION 3 - ROUND 10 Hampton Park continued its perfect season by claiming its ninth win in as many games. The Redbacks were ruthless against Cerberus and held their opponents scoreless for three quarters to lead by an incredible 119 points with a quarter to play.

Finally, Cerberus broke through for a major in the final term, but it meant little as Hampton Park ran out 159-point winners, 25.16 (166) to 1.1 (7). Peter Dye (six goals) and Aaron Thornton (four goals) did as they pleased up forward, while Sean Winsall and Ryan Pearson (two goals) were dominant across the ground.

Endeavour Hills attempted a comeback against Ashwood, but it wasn't enough as the Falcons lost by seven points, 9.9 (63) to 8.8 (56).

Jarrod Marolla (six goals) tried his best to drag Endeavour Hills over the line, but there weren't enough contributors on the day for the Falcons.

DIVISION 4 - ROUND 10 Hallam made it two wins on the trot with a big win over Dandenong. The Hawks kept the Redlegs goalless in the second half and Jack Sharlassian (four goals) and Sam Ferrari (two goals) were in fine form.

The Hawks eventually ran out 69-point winners, 14.12 (96) to 4.3 (27).

Despite inaccuracy in front of goal in the first half, Lyndhurst completely dominated Lyndale from start to finish. After kicking 4.10 (34) in the first half, the Lightning found their range in the third quarter to put through seven goals while holding the Pumas goalless.

With David Ford and Hamish Browning (four goals each) forming a dangerous duo up forward, Lyndhurst ran out 104-point winners, 16.18 (114) to 1.4 (10).

VFLW ROUND 7 The Casey Demons dropped their third game in a row, falling to Geelong on the road on Saturday. The Cats jumped out to a 12-point lead after the first term and built on that advantage in the second half as Danielle Orr (three goals) proved the difference up forward.

Casey's defence found it tough going and they just couldn't contain Geelong's dangerous options in the forward half.

Chantel Emonson and Harriet Cordner were best for the Demons in the 8.8 (56) to 4.3 (27) loss.

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