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A deadly mix An allegedly drunk P plater, who was nabbed driving down the wrong side of the Princes Highway, will be without her car or license for some time. The 23-year-old woman behind the wheel of an Audi was intercepted by members of the Frontline Tactical Unit near Tinks Road in Narre Warren. Officers say they were forced to take “evasive action” to avoid the dangerous driver at about 4.30am on Saturday 12 December. A Victoria Police statement said the driver claimed she was “adamant” that she was on the correct side of the road. She alleged returned a blood alcohol reading of .187. As a probationary license holder, the woman was required to have zero alcohol in her system.
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To all the long grass the council have let go.
To people wearing crocs no weather is hot enough to be seen in them.
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To the council for blocking off High Street outside Kelly’s!
To crèche at gym!
Thumbs Down! To the Casey City Council ranger who came and told me, a homeless man, that if I didn’t move, he would confiscate my van. Then when he came back and got all s****y because I am still waiting for a call back from the agency who sort that stuff, that I should give him respect? Well bugger me if someone showed up and told you to move (or else) how many of you would be polite? I’m friendly and helpful to everyone but things are hard as it is and then this? If I had ten thumbs they would all be facing south. Merry Christmas people.
Thumbs Up! To all the students, teachers, helpers, principals, parents, auntys and uncles, grandparents and caregivers. You made it through the school year. Although it may not seem like much, you have all reached an incredible milestone. You achieved more then you ever thought you could this year. Well done. Relax and enjoy a very Merry Christmas.
Thumbs Up! To my 16-year-old cat recovering like a trooper after major surgery, on Friday.
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To Telstra for leaving a 92-year-old without a phone because they forgot to book him in and confirm.
To the idiot who tailgated me on Narre North Road in peak hour traffic - you didn’t get too far fool.
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SOCIALLY SPEAKING On Monday 14 December, a story was shared to the Star News Facebook pages about a Berwick businessman who is refusing to pay his fine for operating illegally during Stage 4 restrictions. Here is how our readers reacted online: Sheryl Stokes Gran: I lost a lot of money also Harry like thousands of others. But I could not afford a fine so I followed the rules like others did So what makes you any different. At least if you had a strong customer group you could sell online or click and collect. John C Anderson: An expensive political stunt. Will his Liberal mates help him? David Buttle: Go Harry. Tanya Mishka: Just pay the fine. Sonya Boloski: So sad, I know/understand but every one else did their best without breaking the law, whether it’s right or wrong, it was law. Laura Howsin Garvey: Do not pay it! Peter Guild: Oh well I hope he enjoys community service especially as the fine increases over time. Scott Moresco: I wouldn’t pay either Harry. Dee Louise: Good on him, don’t pay a cent! Ted Bear: Pay it you selfish man.
Child of the factory By Danielle Kutchel
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Thursday, 17 December, 2020
As a child, Neville Hatten was part of the last family to grow up living in the Old Cheese Factory, back when it was a home for discharged soldiers like his father. So it was only fitting for Neville to be farewelled at his beloved childhood home, amidst the gardens that his mother planted when he was a small boy. Neville Mears Hatten passed away after a short battle with lymphoma on 24 November 2020. He is survived by his wife, Robyn, his three children, many more grandchildren and an extended circle of family and friends. At a moving and personal service on Monday 30 November, that circle came together to remember a man with a keen sense of humour and outspoken nature, and a love of travel and family. Family members spoke of Neville’s deep affection for all kinds of music, often being moved to tears by particular pieces. An engineer by trade, Neville’s passion for building was remembered with a running list of the buildings he had a hand in shaping, including his last home with Robyn.
The gardens at the Old Cheese Factory where Neville was farewelled. Neville loved his family deeply and spent much time working on a family tree, tracing successive generations back through time. He was also involved in various community organisations in their early days, including the Cranbourne Botanic Gardens. The celebration of his life concluded with the placement of bunches of home-grown native flowers on Neville’s coffin, before he was carried away from the garden, grounds and home he loved so much and to his final resting place.
Neville Hatten, photographed for Star News Group in 2019 for a story on his life in the Old Cheese Factory. pakenhamnews.starcommunity.com.au