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Back in business By Shelby Brooks
The Great Australian Bakehouse owner Lyn McLatchie was glad to be back open after the business had a brush with Covid. 244582 Picture: GARY SISSONS phone calls and messages. “I was really really nervous. I thought we’d get backlash and people would say horrible
things,” she said. “But not one phone call has been negative. Nothing has been nasty. People are saying
‘Don’t worry. You’ll get through this.’ “I feel so supported. We have such a great community here I feel so blessed.”
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Freshly baked bread has never smelled so good for the staff at The Great Australian Bakehouse in Pakenham. The bakery was back in business Wednesday 21 July after closing for two days due to being listed as a tier two Covid-19 exposure site. Owner Lyn McLatchie said it was the best feeling to be back to normal after what had been a stressful two days. “We’re just grateful to be back open,” she told the Gazette Wednesday morning. “The staff are as happy as I am.” Although a quiet start to the day, which is to be expected due to Covid-19 restrictions, Lyn said many people had been in already. “It’s nice to welcome customers back,” she said. On Sunday 18 July, Lyn was informed the store had been listed as an exposure site after a case had visited the bakery between 11.20am and 11.40am Thursday 15 July. The bakery, located at 137-145 Main St, immediately shut when they heard the news on Sunday 18 July. Owner Lyn McLatchie and five of her staff all got tested and isolated while they awaited their results. They all came back negative and had the all clear to reopen from the Department of Health and Human Services. “It was the worst phone call I ever had,” Lyn said. “I panicked of course, but the man said don’t panic you’ve done nothing wrong, just go get tested.” Lyn said she was extremely stressed when she found out and didn’t know what to do. “At the start, I felt so alone. I felt so responsible for my staff,” she said. But after the community found out, Lyn said she has received hundreds of supportive
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New local exposure sites By Danielle Kutchel New Covid-19 exposure sites have been detected in Berwick and Beaconsfield. The Department of Health updated its exposure site list late on Tuesday 20 July to include the following: Aldi Beaconsfield, 53 Old Princes Highway Beaconsfield. A case attended the venue on Saturday 17 July between 1.30pm - 3.00pm. Shell Coles Express Berwick, 4-28 High Street Berwick. A case attended the venue on Sunday 18 July between 10.30am 10.55am. Confidence Speech Pathology Services, 2/6 Skyline Way Berwick. A case attended the
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venue on Sunday 18 July between 8.50am 10.30am. All three are tier one exposure sites, which means anyone who has visited these locations during these times must get tested immediately and quarantine for 14 days from the exposure. Meanwhile Marcos IGA Narre Warren North has confirmed a positive Covid case visited the venue. The case attended the supermarket on Friday 16 July between 11.30am and 12.30pm, the supermarket said in a Facebook post. The store will now close for a deep clean and will reopen when safe to do so and when
all staff have returned a negative result, the store said. The Department of Health would not comment when asked to confirm the case, but said case details are given in the daily tweet, media conference and CHO release. The nearest testing site is located at Akoonah Park. Other nearby testing sites are at IYU Reserve in Pakenham and Casey Fields in Cranbourne East. Getting tested for Covid-19 is a permitted reason to leave home. For more information about getting tested or to check the latest exposure sites, visit coronavirus.vic.gov.au
Marcos IGA Narre Warren North has confirmed a positive Covid case visited the venue. The case attended the supermarket on Friday 16 July between 11.30am and 12.30pm, the supermarket said in a Facebook post. The store will now close for a deep clean and will reopen when safe to do so and when all staff have returned a negative result, the store said. The Department of Health would not comment when asked to confirm the case, but said case details are given in the daily tweet, media conference and CHO release. Remember to check the public exposure site list which is updated regularly at coronavirus.vic.gov.au
New exposure sites in Berwick and Beaconsfield have been detected.
Case at Grammar By Danielle Kutchel
A staff member at St Margaret’s Berwick Grammar has tested positive for Covid-19. In a letter sent to the school community on Saturday 17 July, the school confirmed a senior school staff member had tested positive for the virus. The school will remain closed to all children until further notice, with online learning continuing. A full risk assessment will be undertaken and the school will undergo deep cleaning. According to the letter, DHHS has requested all students and staff connected to the school stay home while contact tracing occurs. Close contacts will be contacted by DHHS. The Department of Health website currently doesn’t list any exposure sites in Berwick. The closest Covid-19 testing sites are located at Akoonah Park in Berwick, IYU Reserve in Pakenham and Monash University Clayton. For more information and to check exposure sites, visit coronavirus.vic.gov. au
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Gurdwara’s plea: get vaccinated! By Danielle Kutchel
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Push to duplicate By Shelby Brooks Cardinia Shire Council will begin advocating for Racecourse Road Pakenham to be fully duplicated. State and Federal infrastructure agencies will be sought to commit to addition resources to expand the scope of the Pakenham Roads Upgrades to include Racecourse Road from Henry Street to Princes Freeway. Currently, duplication plans are only slated for Racecourse Road from the Monash Free-
way to Henry Street. Cr Jack Kowarzik said he’d been thinking about the issue for some time after learning there was no plan to continue the proposed duplication of Racecourse Road beyond Henry Street. “The project is only from the Monash up to Henry Street, which is strange to me,” he said. “As it stands, it’s only funded half way.” Cr Moore pointed out without the road being fully duplicated, the road would become a bottleneck at Henry Street.
“To extend it is only common sense otherwise we will be left with that bottleneck forever.” Cr Springfield agreed. “This duplication of Racecourse Road is really going to be necessary for people to move around freely in our region,” he said. “Many councillors have experienced this, it’s bit of a nightmare “We really need some focus work on this. It’s good timing with Federal and State elections coming up in the next year and a half.”
Dog walkers are left in the dark By Shelby Brooks Don Jackson Dog Park will remain in the dark after a petition for lighting was turned down by Cardinia Council. A petition signed by 107 dog owners urged the council to install solar lighting within the Ahern Road reserve to provide additional safety measures for people who wanted to exercise their dogs between 5.30pm and 7.30pm in winter months. Cr Carol Ryan said in the meeting 19 July there was a “misconception” that lighting made spaces safer. “Some of the concerns of the petitions are about women and safety but lighting doesn’t actually promise it will be safer for women,” she said. “I also have to consider the rest of residents that live on the back of the reserve and some of the concerns with dogs barking. “It could become a space for people to hang around of a night-time at that don’t need to be there.” Cr Stephanie Davies was the only councillor who disagreed. “I would like to see lights there,” she said. “I love the idea of the park being lit. I’m not suggesting it be on at midnight or 4am but I think it’s a good idea to extend the use in the cold long winter hours.” Council officers did not believe it was financially viable for lighting to be installed for approximately two hours per night, six months of the year at a cost of approximately $50k plus ongoing maintenance costs.
The Officer Gurdwara is doing its bit to promote Covid-19 vaccinations, releasing a touching video to inspire people in the community to make that vital booking. Gurdwara Siri Guru Nanak Darbar Officer has created a video in which children of temple attendees make an impassioned plea to their elders to get vaccinated. “Please trust science and medical research,” one youngster says, while another adds: “dear parents and grandparents, if you’re vaccinated, your kids are also safer”. Others talk about what they want to do after the pandemic, like travelling and watching the cricket in stadiums. The kids ask viewers not to trust myths, instead asking them to turn to trusted and verified sources of information. Gurdwara spokesperson Harpreet Kandra said the temple had taken many other steps to encourage vaccinations to its members, including adding an announcement at the end of its services to remind people to book in for their Covid shot. The temple has also been calling members – a total of about 500 families – to ask if they need any support with getting vaccinated. It has helped by providing the phone number for the booking line, or offering to drive members in the Gurdwara car to the vaccination site, or even paying their cab charges should they wish to book the trip with Pakenham Taxis. “It’s not our area of work, we are a place of worship – but we understand the significance of this call to promote everyone to get vaccinated,” he said. The Gurdwara produced two versions of its video, one in English and one in Punjabi. Mr Kandra said it is vital for the vaccination message to be promoted to people in a language they understand and in a place that they access and frequent – hence the decision to use Facebook to roll out the video, and to discuss vaccinations after services. “People need to … understand it is vital for them to find time to do this – for our safety, the safety of their kids and the safety of the community,” he said. The video can be viewed at https:// w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / s g n d o f f i c e r / posts/3764095807029187
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Begging for a change By Gabriella Payne
John Cooper from the Pakenham Salvation Army said that they had seen a ‘huge’ rise in the number of people seeking assistance in the past three months. Picture: UNSPLASH
As you walk around the streets of Pakenham, it’s clear to see that the frosty winter months have well and truly set in. People dressed in woolly scarves and coats pass by, sipping on their warm coffees as they go about their daily business - but not everyone in the community is so lucky. In recent weeks, an elderly gentleman has begun to frequent Pakenham’s Main Street, often found sitting beside his walker on the cold, damp footpath, begging passers-by for any spare change or help they might be able to offer him.
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Hoping to hear his story, I sat down beside him on the footpath one morning, introducing myself and asking if there was anything I could do to help - but my questions were sadly lost in translation. The man, who’s name I believe to be ‘Sayed’, can only speak a few words of english at most but that didn’t stop him from sharing his story. The emotion in ‘Sayed’s voice was plain to see as he spoke in his mother tongue, he grasped my hand and looked me in the eye and I could see he was on the verge of tears, as he said one of the few english words he knew, “refugee”. Through a range of hand gestures and what little communication we had, I gathered that ‘Sayed’ had fled his homeland because of war, and was now a refugee who had fallen on hard times here in Australia. He spoke of his family (from what I could gather), and when people stopped to offer him food or a warm drink as we were talking, he seemed desperate to collect money, not food - something I later discovered the reasoning behind. John Cooper is a part of the emergency relief team at the Pakenham Salvation Army, and he said that ‘Sayed’ is a man that they’ve crossed paths with before. “He is known to us and as far as we can tell, he doesn’t accept help,” Mr Cooper said. “That particular man is asking for money so that he can send it back to his homeland, to his family,” he explained. “We don’t make special trips to see if he’s there, but if we happen to be driving by or we see him, we take a parcel of food down to him, but he never takes it.” Mr Cooper said that the Pakenham Salvos had reached out to ‘Sayed’ a number of times and even brought a translator down with them on one occasion, in an effort to understand him and offer him help, but he never takes them up on their offers, instead choosing to sit out in the cold and beg for money to send home. “For someone in that situation, language is an issue but we can offer translation services obviously, as well as other kinds of assistance,” Mr Cooper said, adding that perhaps cultural norms had a hand in this man’s decisions, as they had been told that “his countrymen spit on him for begging” - something he and the Salvos were saddened to learn about. “He’s a lovely old bloke,” Mr Cooper said, “it’s just a shame that his countrymen treat him that way”. Sadly, Mr Cooper said that the Salvation Army had seen a steady rise in the amount of people in need of help in the Pakenham area since the pandemic began - but noted that there had also been a huge outpouring of support from local community members, which was incredibly uplifting to see. “We’ve seen a huge escalation in people needing assistance, especially in the last three months,” Mr Cooper said. “But in the Cardinia Shire, people are watching each other’s backs. People care, they always have, and it’s really, really good to see.” Mr Cooper said that if anyone in the community found themselves in need of a helping hand, they could always turn to the Salvation Army for support, and donations were also always welcome. “The Salvo’s vision is that wherever there is hardship or injustice, we will work to transform lives, one life at a time - but we can’t do it on our own,” he said. “No one person can transform a life, it takes a body of people and that’s what’s happening in the Cardinia Shire and it’s wonderful to see.” While I sat with ‘Sayed’ and tried to understand his story despite our language barrier, I witnessed this very kindness that Mr Cooper talked of, as at least three different people took a moment to kneel down and offer ‘Sayed’ a warm coffee or meal in the space of just 20 minutes. He may not want the community’s assistance, but it’s clear that if and when he does, the Salvo’s and the community of Pakenham will be there ready and waiting to help ‘Sayed’ in whatever way they can. pakenhamnews.starcommunity.com.au
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Massive greenhouse blaze A flower grower’s under-construction greenhouse in Thompsons Road, Lyndhurst was consumed by fire on Saturday 17 July. A compartment in the 5000-square metre greenhouse containing building materials, timber pallets and fertiliser, burst into huge flames and plumes of smoke at Van Wyk Flower Supply just after 10pm. At least 10 fire trucks responded to the fire, which took more than two hours to bring under control. A CFA spokesperson said fire-fighters confronted difficulties accessing the scene due to the building’s glass construction. The fire was brought under control by 12.15am the following morning. Its cause was being investigated by CFA
investigators later that day. CFA fire brigades from Carrum Downs, Patterson River, Hampton Park, Cranbourne, Frankston, Bayswater and Skye as well as Dandenong FRV fought the blaze. Several specialist vehicles were called such as a ladder platform, a hose layer appliance and breathing apparatus vehicle. Fire crews remained on scene overnight and during the following day. Ambulance Victoria paramedics attended to monitor the fire fighters’ health. Emergency Victoria issued advice warning residents in Bangholme, Carrum Downs, Dandenong South, Lyndhurst, Sandhurst and Skye of smoke in the area on 17 and 18 July.
The fire-damaged greenhouse at Van Wyk Flower Supply on 17 July. Picture: CARRUM DOWNS CFA
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Community backs family By Danielle Kutchel A family devastated by a tragic car accident is taking comfort in the love of the community. Nathan and Chei David, pastors at Loch Alive Christian Church, were killed in a car crash on Tasmania’s Bass Highway on Saturday 10 July. Their three children were injured in the accident and taken to hospital. The family had been visiting Tasmania for a holiday. Meanwhile, their house on the mainland had just been sold by Ray White Berwick. And when the agency heard the news, director Debbie Brettoner knew she had to do something to help the now-orphaned children. She set up a GoFundMe page to raise funds to support the kids and kicked it off by donating the agency’s commission from the sale – more than $15,000. She wants to see the fundraiser reach $40,000. Ms Brettoner said the whole team was
The David family in Tasmania. 244745 Picture: FACEBOOK shocked to hear about the couple’s death, having only spoken to Nathan a short time before the tragedy. “We couldn’t comprehend this could actu-
ally happen,” she said. “It’s so gut-wrenching to think three boys lost their parents in one hit.” The agency sent the fundraiser to its past and present client database, and Ms Brettoner said the support so far had been overwhelming. “Hopefully everyone keeps jumping on board. If we can take some pressure off everything they’re going through, that’s our goal.” Chei’s sister Aiole said the fundraised amount was expected to be a huge help for the kids’ future needs. The three boys will now live with Aiole and her husband, who did not hesitate to take them in. “We love them like our own children,” she said. “We will take care of them as long as we have the strength – for as long as we are here on earth.” Aiole said she would miss her sister’s companionship and cooking. “We were always together, going to school together, going to church with the family.
“They [Chei and Nathan] came to Australia first. I wanted to be with her and she wanted us here and that’s why we decided to migrate.” She said Chei had encouraged her to take up camping, remembering her sister as “adventurous”. Now faced with an enormous loss, Aiole said she was taking things one day at a time. “It’s not easy, she’s my only sister,” she said. “It’s only by God’s grace that we’re able to face each day with a smile on our faces, despite the things in our hearts. “These precious children are the memories they left.” Aiole thanked those in the community who had contributed to the fundraiser, saying she didn’t have the words to express her gratitude to each and every individual. “Is there any other word than thank you? That’s what I’m feeling right now - overwhelmed by the love and support of community,” she said. To donate to the fundraiser, visit gofundme. com/f/the-tragic-davids-family-car-accident-1072021
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A series of road markings near the new signalised O’Neil Road intersection have caused a stir on Facebook. Confused locals reported on Facebook that arrows painted at the intersection of Janet Bowman Boulevard and O’Neil Road meant those intending to turn left into the Boulevard were no longer able to do so. Instead, they would have to follow the painted arrows on the road and merge right, potentially doing a circle round the block to get back to their street. A Cardinia Council spokesperson confirmed the council was aware of the issue and would rectify it as soon as possible by altering the line markings with left-turning arrows.
SOCIALLY SPEAKING On Saturday 17 July, a story was shared to the Pakenham-Berwick Gazette Facebook page regarding a positive Covid-19 result in a staff member at St Margaret’s Berwick Grammar. Here’s how our readers responded online: Jane Batchelor: What’s the go with all the schools lately? Every state QLD, NSW and Vic? Blanka Rossi: Why isn’t it listed on exposure sites? If everything is listed so late, no wonder people running around not knowing and getting sick. Irene Clarke: Starting to think this is a false alarm. No mention of it anywhere. Jenny Garland: There goes your five-day lockdown....expect a two-week minimum. Kara Norton-Jones: Has this been validated as there has been nothing mentioned in press releases?
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“Berwick College acknowledges that we are on the traditional land of the Bunurong and Wurundjeri People and pays respect to all elders past, present and emerging.“ What is NAIDOC week you may be wondering? NAIDOC week calls for stronger measures to recognise, protect, and maintain all aspects of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and heritage. As a Berwick College school captain, I was able to take part in our school’s NAIDOC gathering, which allowed me to celebrate NAIDOC week alongside my peers and teach-
ers. To me, it was an experience that I had never been a part of in the past. We were all given a welcome to Country by First Nations Elder, Shane Clarke Snr who welcomed us all to his land. He gave us an incredibly informative insight into First Nation culture, I, myself, am not from a First Nations background but to be able to recognise and celebrate the history of my fellow students with a First Nations background was a surreal and special moment and not just for me but all other students and teachers who are proud to recognise the Indigenous culture and history. To hear stories from Shane Clarke Snr
about the different welcoming to countries from one Aboriginal territory to another with the use of different leaves and plants used to create distinct smells along with other cultural stories was an awesome eye-opening and hands-on experience that I would highly recommend for future students and teachers to participate in. As one of the school captains, I feel a certain type of privilege to be a part of this eyeopening cultural event within my own school. After experiencing NAIDOC week celebrations I wish to work alongside the school Koorie Education Program team to further grow and celebrate First Nations culture within the College and throughout the local community. pakenhamnews.starcommunity.com.au
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Champions tie the knot By Joy Ringrose Billy Raymont is now ranked as Australia’s number one onshore showjumping rider by the Federation Equestrian International after a very successful ’20-’21 season. More important to Billy is his newly changed marital status. Last Friday Billy, and fellow World Cup show jumper Tess Cook, formerly of Tooradin, tied the knot at a relaxed celebration at Hidden Cove, near Noosa Woods. This was followed by five hours of merrymaking that included witty speeches, concentrated cake cutting, great eats, drinks and a lot of vigorous, enthusiastic dancing, cruising the Noosa Sound on the Catalina. The many Cooks and the Raymonts were joined by friends, and a host of show jumpers, mostly from Queensland and Victoria, in this joyous evening of celebration. The newly-weds will continue living on their property in Cooran with frequent competition and coaching trips to southern states. Both Billy and Tess have several new and
exciting showjumping horses they are already competing at a high level. You can see them in action this weekend at the Sunshine Coast Equestrian Club’s July show. It will be held at Nambour Showgrounds over the three days of the 23, 24 and 25 July. The main events will be held on the grass of the showgrounds with smaller classes in the nearby indoor arena. Highlights of the show include the Saturday’s 1.20m championship, starting in the middle of the day, which will be followed by the junior championship, featuring the SCSJ club’s large pool of up and coming young talent. The main event of the show will be Sunday’s grand prix which will feature some of the best showjumping riders and horses in the nation. Over a long European-style course, it will challenge horses to really open up and cover the ground at high speeds. All available stables and yards have now been fully booked as more than 300 horses and riders will be coming to compete. This show is free and open to public spectators.
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Lawyer’s glittering plans By Cam Lucadou-Wells After 46 years in commercial law, Gerard Kennedy has a diverse portfolio of achievement and surprising plans for post-retirement. A Special Counsel with Dandenong-based firm Macpherson Kelley, the affable Mr Kennedy has forged a mighty record of published international articles, blue-chip clients and many friends along the way. He plans to continue sitting on boards, hunting environmental pests such as feral deer and exotic sea urchins, and keeping up with a rowdy pack of eight young grandsons. Mr Kennedy followed two famous uncles into law – one of them was Brendan Murphy QC, the other was former Victoria Police detective Brian ‘Skull’ Murphy. “We’d say (Brian) would catch them and the other brother would get them out.” Since being admitted to the Supreme Court of Victoria in 1975, Mr Kennedy befriended and learnt much from many of his clients. “You have to be embedded with them. They go through high times and low times – and they look to you when things are a little unstable.” Such as timber millers who suffer due to foreign companies buying up domestic pine plantations and exporting the timber. As a result, building supplies for trellises and walls are becoming more scarce and costly, Mr Kennedy says. “The timber millers say ‘batten down the hatches’. When the domestic building industry slumps, there’s a recession ahead for Victoria.” Other clients in the building and development industry are bracing themselves, he says. During his international career, he’s learnt that legal technicalities are a small part of his role. The main part is “uncommon sense” learnt on the job and absorbed like “blotting paper” from his array of influential clients. Among his most exciting forays was travelling to post-war Vietnam for a Masters thesis on the country’s new foreign investment law. It was in the late 1980s during the country’s ‘doi moi’ restoration period, a time when Vietnam was lifting martial law and seeking to modernise its trade. When he landed, the airport runway was lined with Russian fighter planes, there were machine guns out and hotels still coated in black-out paint. “That set the scene,” he says drolly. During his visit, he saw countless tops of rice hats as people bowed to him. He figured it was because his last name was shared by the famous US president JFK. Monash University considered his thesis topic, comparing Russia, China and Vietnam’s foreign investment laws, too broad. But Mr Kennedy forged a formidable knowledge on foreign investment law in Asia. Another career highlight was devising a form document for Muslim homebuyers to avoid unfairly paying ‘double stamp duty’. Thinking laterally, Mr Kennedy devised a lease in which the bank took a “spiritual interest” in the property. It was enshrined in Victorian law, and soon
Gerard Kennedy retires as Special Counsel at Dandenong law firm Macpherson Kelley. 243819 approved by a cleric overseas. Mr Kennedy likes to keep “grounded” – not to have “silver spoons in our mouth” and to treat each client equally and with respect. As a mentor to young lawyers, he gets a kick out of the ‘lightglobe moments’ when they discover the inner “intelligence that hasn’t been teased out at school”. Also there’s the ‘bushy’ in him - perhaps from his Chilton-raised father - that inspires his hunting for feral deer. Apart from providing a delicious feed of venison, deer is culled because of its rampant destruction of bushland and farms across Australia.
During Covid lockdowns, deer thrived as shooters were unable to hunt due to travel restrictions, Mr Kennedy said. As a passionate environmentalist, he also dives in Port Phillip to eradicate thousands of exotic pest sea urchins. Even in winter, he gears up in a six-millimetre abalone-diver suit to do his environmental cleanse. As he breaks open the urchin shells, he’s surrounded by schools of pinkies as well as leatherjackets, banjo sharks, crabs and other aquatic species who feed on his catch. “It’s a thing of beauty.”
Picture: GARY SISSONS At last count, he’d destroyed 84,000 urchins. He says he’ll keep doing it until “they beat me or I beat them”. In retirement, Mr Kennedy looks forward to joining company boards – which requires him to keep up with the latest in corporate law and risk management. And also keeping up with his lively pack of eight grandsons between two and 10 years old. When together with the boys, it’s like being at the “Ettamogah Pub”, he said. He brings them around a camp fire in the bush – and it’s a “personal joy and love you can’t get anywhere else at any other time”.
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Boxes full of learning By Shelby Brooks The Blind Bight community is encouraging its children to immerse themselves in the nature that surrounds the small town. Two library boxes filled with books covering a range of nature topics have been erected at the Blind Bight Community Centre. The boxes were made by retired builder Lou Gaiardo and painted by artist Francess Prescott. Nature Kids program coordinator Jennifer Lewis said she was thrilled the kid’s box was now open for borrowing with books with a theme of the natural environment for kids of all ages and activities including colouring sheets and magnifying glasses. “If kids learn from a young age how amazing nature is and love it, they will grow up wanting to protect it,“ Ms Lewis said. “The books are mostly by Australian authors depicting themes of Indigenous culture, native plants, native animals, bugs, birds, nature-themed activities and how to care for the environment. “The books are to educate and encourage kids and their families to learn about, explore and enjoy the plants and animals that live in our natural environments.“ The Nature Kids program has been running for three years, meeting on Saturday mornings and running a range of interactive activities to
The boxes hold activities and books for kids covering nature themed topics. teach kids and their families about the incredible and significant natural environment that surrounds the coastal area. “The boxes were made on account of being unable to deliver our usual Nature Kids programming due to restrictions,“ Ms Lewis said. A second box was also opened at the community garden, containing books and magazines relating to gardening, food and living sustainably. It also features a small section dedicated to a seed library where people can swap and share seeds.
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Tell us a fun fact about yourself. I never miss a St. Kilda game! My life revolves around the Saints; there’s a lot of suffering with some rare glimpses of joy that keep me devoted. What does a day in the life of your job look like? Every morning I come in and make sure the library is warm and welcoming, ready for a busy day of serving the public. Once we open, it’s time to help people with every sort of question or query you can imagine - from finding the perfect book to learning to use a computer or just needing a chat. My favourite part of the day is getting to sing, read and have fun during our kids programs; introducing new babies to books for the first time, or making something messy at STEAM club. Once I’ve done all this there’s always a craft to prepare or a story time to plan ready to do it all again tomorrow! What is your favourite thing about working in the library? My favourite thing about working in the library is supporting my community. The library is somewhere anyone can go for help with all kinds of things, be it accessing a confusing technology, finding resources to learn a language, or connecting with a new social group. We provide a unique space that is free, safe and comfortable and I’m so proud to be a part of that. What has been your most memorable moment? My most memorable moment is definitely seeing the kids who visit our library grow up before your eyes. Meeting newborns at Baby Rhyme Time and being lucky enough to be a part of their journey as they start to sing along and dance and learn to read themselves is beautiful and very humbling. What is your favourite children’s book and why? An oldie but a goodie - Avocado Baby by John
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Picture: DANIELLE KUTCHEL Burningham. It’s original, absurd, and hilarious. You can tell by the way he writes that Burningham understands that kids are clever, imaginative, independent thinkers. And his illustrations are iconic. It holds up from when I was a kid! If you had to compete on MasterChef, what dish would you cook? I can’t go past mac and cheese - it’s so simple and comforting. I don’t know if it would win but the judges would be lying if they said it wasn’t their favourite. If you were Prime Minister for a day, what would be the first thing you would do? Hand power back to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander elders. What is your favourite holiday destination? I am lucky enough to live and work on the land of the Bunurong people and I love it so much I am reluctant to ever leave! There is so much natural beauty to enjoy. Being in lockdown has given people the opportunity to cut down on
travel and explore their local surrounds and connect with neighbours. I hope this is something everyone continues to do as much as possible. What is on your current reading list? I’m always reading poetry, and every year I love to read the Women’s Prize for Fiction longlist as well, which usually ends up taking me all year! I’m currently up to The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett. I miss being a kid and having the time and attention span to just sit and devour a book in a day. As Book Week is coming up I’m also enjoying reading all the prize-winning children’s books. Everyone should nourish their inner child with a picture book once in a while! Why should kids visit their local library? Kids should visit their local library to hang out, play games, sing, dance, talk, make things, and relax. Libraries have evolved a lot! We’re not just a place to read and study - though of course we love it when you do that too.
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Allegedly, fish and chips were first served together as a dish around 1860. In London, the Malin family claims to be first, as do the Lee family in Manchester. The longest running fish and chip shop still in operation is based in Yeadon near Leeds. The shop trades under the name ’The Oldest Fish & Chip Shop in the World’. It is believed that fish and chips have been served from the premises continually since 1865.
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Different countries have different condiments to go with fish and chips. In Australia, we like to eat fish and chips with tomato or tartare sauce, in England, it is customary to eat fish and chips with malt vinegar, in Belgium they prefer to eat fish and chips with mayonnaise, in Scotland the tradition is to eat fish and chips with a brown sauce and in Denmark they like Remoulade sauce with their fish and chips.
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There are a several theories as to who invented chips. According to legend in Belgium, a Flemish housewife was one day unable to obtain fresh fish. At the time, the preferred types of fish for poor families was small river fish so she thought she would be able to cut up potatoes into the shape of the fish and fried those instead.
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“R.E.S.P.E.C.T” - Aretha Franklin’s iconic ‘60s tune said it best, and it’s a message the Cardinia Shire Council are working hard to promote throughout the community. At Monday night’s council meeting on 19 July, the council were thrilled to adopt their ‘Gender Equality Leadership Commitment Statement’ which they hope will highlight the importance of gender equality and respect throughout both the community and council itself. The Cardinia Shire mayor Brett Owen said that this was a fantastic initiative that would hopefully encourage others to stand alongside council in taking a strong stance for gender equality. “This public commitment is important, it signals we are taking this very seriously,” Cr Owen said. “Council will not tolerate gender inequality within our community. “Gender equality is good for everyone, and is not negotiable,” he said. The newly adopted statement outlines the vision that the Cardinia Shire Council would like everyone who lives, works and visits the shire - regardless of their gender identity - to be treated with respect and fairness, to feel and be safe, and to have equal access to opportunities to reach their potential and pursue their dreams. At Monday night’s virtual meeting, various councillors shared their support for the proposed statement and Cr Carol Ryan said that
she believed this was a brilliant step forward and one she fully supported. “We need to start being more aware and standing back and looking at how we address things, how we interact with people and how that person reacts,” Cr Ryan said. “We’re all people, we’re all equal and that’s what it boils down to, treating each other equally.” The statement also details barriers to achieving the vision, solutions and a call to action, as they hope to lead by example for other organisations in Cardinia Shire and the general public. Moving forward, the council will continuously strive to put policies and practices in place that help to deliver gender equitable programs and services for everyone in the shire, as well as actively listening to women, girls and gender diverse people in our community. Overall, Cr Owen said that the council hopes this statement will help work towards making our community a safer, healthier, fairer and more equitable place for everyone to enjoy. “Everyone is affected by gender inequality - women, men, trans and gender diverse people, children and families – and it impacts people of all ages and backgrounds,” he said. “We must continue to strive toward a community where people of all genders have equal rights, responsibilities and opportunities.” To view the council’s Gender Equality Leadership Commitment Statement visit www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/genderequality
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of time for the business owner. The solution, paradoxical though it may seem when under pressure, is to actually take time out to consider how to address the problem from the managerial and entrepreneurial aspects. For example, if the situation is caused by a significant number of customer issues, it would be the Manager’s role to identify the root cause of these and put in place actions to prevent them from reoccurring. After all, if the bath is overflowing and it’s difficult to remove the plug, you might as well try turning off the taps. From the Entrepreneur’s perspective, there may be other questions to be asked about the situation such as: ‘is this the market we actually want to be in?’ or ‘do we have sufficient time and resources to support this sector?’, ‘where can I get the best utilization of my staff?’ etc. In reality, there are actually more than three key roles that need to be identified and specific time set aside for each if a business is to succeed in the long term, but that can be the subject of another article. Recognition of these three key roles is an excellent first step to reducing the stress associated with growing a business. Ian Ash ACC, AInstIB Managing Director OrgMent Business Solutions - www.ombs.com.au
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If I am ever asked to recommend a good business book for small business owners, my choice would be The E-Myth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber. It has now sold millions of copies worldwide and was written back in 1995 to describe “why most small businesses don’t work and what to do about it”. In his book, Gerber cleverly uses a narrative story to illustrate his points, one of the most powerful being the need to recognize that in any business, there are three key roles which need to be exercised: 1. The Technician - the expert in the technical work on which the business is founded, e.g. accounting, electrician, fashion design, software development etc 2. The Manager - the person responsible for making sure things are done correctly, e.g. orders are captured, quality results produced, deliveries are on-time, invoices are sent etc 3. The Entrepreneur - the visionary who determines where the business is going, how and why it is different to the competition, level of investment to be made etc This means that if you are a sole proprietor, you have to dedicate time on a regular basis for each. Initially this may not be difficult to do since the number of customers is small and hence so are the issues and the demands on the business owner’s time. However, hopefully over the time the business will start to grow which implies more customers, potentially more staff and with this, likely more customer and staff issues. As the pressure mounts and the workload goes up, where do you think the business owner will tend to focus an increasing amount of their time? In nearly all cases this will be the ‘Technician’ role since this is what the owner knows best, will be very good at and hence sits within their comfort zone. If the business has staff, spending more time in this space can at best seem like interfering and at worst be perceived as a lack of trust. But there are even more unfortunate consequences of this: 1. The level of pressure and stress is likely to result in short-cut solutions, more mistakes and hence even more customer dissatisfaction so the situation is exacerbated and 2. Key areas of the business (those that belong with the ‘Manager’ and ‘Entrepreneur’ roles) are now being overlooked since there is apparently no time for these. The above scenario is all too common and is often a significant factor in an apparent lack
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Pop-up dining spaces sprang up throughout the city last year as Covid safe practices restaurants and forced cafes to turn to the streets for space, and after a successful summer initiative is set to run, the be months - a decisionextended over the coming that has left some munity members comvery unhappy. The pop-up outdoor dining program originally developed was as a way for businesses to adapt to the ever-changing Covid ronment and saw temporary platformsenviseating areas quite and literally “pop up” Cardinia, with seating around spaces in many areas, taking over car parking including in Pakenham’s Main Street. Whilst many people are enjoying making use of the new al fresco spaces, longtime enham local and Pakactive community Jack Mitchell said member that the lack of cleanliness and maintenance of the Main Street was “an absolute disgrace” and neededspaces addressed by the to be council. “I travel all over the state and I have seen a main street never in as bad a shape Street, Pakenham,” as Main Mr Mitchell said. “It’s just dreadful, everywhere, there’s there are cigarette butts bird and the street pavementspoo all over the place Outdoor dining spaces are falling apart. are proving quite “Why anybody divisive along Pakenham’s would want to Main Street now go to the Main Street. is beyond me,” Mr Mitchell said. Picture: CARDINIA The other, less glamorous SHIRE COUNCIL view of the Main Street outdoor dining Mr Mitchell has be going anywhere lived in the area area. anytime soon, as since 2004 dinia Shire and said he has the Carraised Picture: JACK MITCHELL dinia Shire Council this issue with the Car- sions of Council are now calling for expres- dining spaces had proved popular interest for businesses mer and helped over many times, but avail. to support businesses sum- the shops - but it’s to no new, free “parklets” to apply mainly the dirtiness after a the problem,” - hoping to see more for difficult year. that’s “They told me porary outdoor he said. temthat they’ve got seating areas spring “Outdoor dining but it’s just getting big plans, Cardinia. “We have this big, certainly brought up across the worse,” he said. low-hanging tree a buzz to and streets of the shire outside all these parrots following a tough “Taking away the Cardinia Mayor keep coming along year. It’s great to see parking out the Brett Owen said making a mess. of the shops for and the community front a successful summer that after Cardinia some embrace venues and show trial of the parklets, unbelievable - most outdoor seating is just council Yesterday the council them some much the needed love,” were excited of the seats can’t came because she said. used.” complained to even be ing areas installed to see more outdoor dinwe them and they But the owner and throughout the area. said ‘yes, it’s very dirty’, but Mr Mitchell said “We trialled the they told us that Kebabs, Sam Bayraktar operator of Pakenham clean that the council parklet concept we should sending “someone should be mer in it up.” told over Star News that he sum- and other business Pakenham and we’re down there to clean as the council are owners on Main now on the look- that it up” out for new Mr Bayraktar said Street felt “accountable” for the restaurants, cafes that the area had the spaces are worthwhile ensuring the shire ly become “a dumping recentand bars across saster outdoor seating areas had been that would love to “a difor us”. ground” for people and usable if they are going to be taking leave rubbish and host a parklet from to March onwards,” Cr Owen unwanted junk as up car parking spots. “It’s a total mess,” said. that he didn’t have well, and Mr Bayraktar said. However, the pop-up Councillor Tammy the resources or “We can’t even use dining spaces won’t to be cleaning up the time the seating, it’s so highly of the concept, Radford also spoke less. the “ridiculous” point- side. mess outstating that the al fresco First of all we lost “It’s become more our car parks in of a dumping ground front of and an eyesore than something nice,” he said.
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Lighting up Park tennis Local sports lovers will enjoy upgraded lighting at the Robert Booth Reserve tennis courts thanks to funding from the Victorian Government’s 2021 Local Sports Infrastructure Fund. Narre Warren South MP Gary Maas has announced that Hampton Park Tennis Club has scored $204,412 towards this $408,825 project that will deliver upgraded lighting for four of the reserve’s six tennis courts, easing current constraints on community participation.
Mr Maas acknowledged the City of Casey’s support and thanked them for their commitment and financial partnership to deliver the project. The upgrade is expected to help foster greater participation opportunities at one of the largest tennis clubs in the City of Casey. It will increase the club’s efforts to maximise participation and promote community health and wellbeing while complimenting the up-
coming upgrade of the Robert Booth Reserve Pavilion at the site. “I look forward to seeing more members of our community being able to use the tennis courts at Robert Booth Reserve as they play the sport they love in better conditions,” Mr Maas said. “The Hampton Park Tennis Club has been working tirelessly on upgrading their club for the local community and future sport stars
and I hope this announcement is the beginning of a new chapter for the club.” Minister for Community Sport Ros Spence has also announced that the next round of the Local Sports Infrastructure Fund will open later this year, with up to $27 million available - including $10 million for female-friendly facilities. For more information about the program and successful projects go to sport.vic.gov.au
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Stirring trouble By Mitchell Clarke It was the initiative that dished up smiles during lockdown, but now a decrepit looking Spoonville site in Pakenham is providing any-
It was the initiative that dished up smiles during lockdown, but now a decrepit looking Spoonville site in Pakenham is providing anything but joy. During the one hour exercise limit - which is now a distant memory - Spoonville sites across Cardinia Shire were the most popular place to visit. Despite the fad having died down entirely, the Cardinia Lakes community was understandably upset at news their local site appeared to have been targeted by cruel vandals. Estate resident Laksika noticed the destroyed site during her daily walk on Sunday 24 January. “I think someone has just walked over it or kicked them all over. It’s very sad to see it. We always used to stop there and have a look for new ones,” she wrote on Facebook. The reaction from her neighbours was similar. “Absolutely disgusting. The highlight of our walk is our toddler stopping to look and admire the spoons,” one local woman said. “That’s so disappointing. My kids had spoons in there,” another woman added. Pakenham Hills Ward councillor Jack Kowarzik said the news was “really frustrating”. “Spoonville was created by locals for the enjoyment of local children and to see it vandalised is disappointing,” he said. Cardinia Art Society president Jillian Ronald described Spoonville as an “amazing initiative” during Melbourne’s lengthy lockdown. “It’s given joy and positivity in some very dark times and I just think it’s really disappointing that, when the community put together a project to support each other during a difficult time, that someone would take the trouble to destroy it. They’d be better off going home to create a spoon and putting it with
In happier times - Maci, Willow and Aubrey at a Pakenham Spoonville site. 214450 the rest,” she said. “I’d suggest there’s much better things they could do with their time.” The ‘Spoonville’ trend was born out of Winnersh, England, in an attempt to improve mental health by simply making people happy as they were out and about during daily exercise. The quirky saga soon made its way to Cardinia - after Australia’s first ever site was constructed up the highway in Longwarry. Within weeks, the site had spread to Pakenham, Officer, Garfield, Nar Nar Goon, Emerald and Beaconsfield.
Ms Ronald acknowledged the Spoonville craze had now hit a dead end. “They’re getting a little bit tired, so maybe it’s time for the spoons to come home,” she said. Ms Ronald, who commissioned the two local sites at Lakeside in Pakenham, encouraged community members to collect their spoons from their local sites. She added that in mid-February she’d look to clean up all remaining Spoonville’s and relocate any leftover spoons to an “undisclosed location”.
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Culture for Cougars By David Nagel As a player Pakenham United coach Peter Natsis was a tough and uncompromising defensive midfielder who would stop at nothing to secure his team the maximum three points. Fast-forward to now and Natsis still likes to win, but he is more content to do it in a style that will build a strong and engaging culture that will keep players at the club for many more years to come. “I would describe myself as a tough nut that had a win-at-all-costs attitude and that got me in trouble at times along the way,” Natsis told the News, when asked to describe himself as a player. “I remember playing against my younger brother in one game and I kicked him off the park, I wouldn’t leave him alone…and mum didn’t talk to me for two weeks. “I just had this mentality to win at all costs.” Natsis was a very handy player, originally starting off as a centre-back at Heidelberg United in the powerful NPL competition before moving to the Banyule City Bulls and having the best nine years of his playing career. “I loved it there, the most enjoyable experience I had as a player and the memories of those days still burn strong today,’ he said. “I was fortunate enough to make the team of the decade from 1999 to 2009 and that’s something that I am very proud of. I started off as a centre back but turned into a defensive mid. “We had success at Banyule, getting promoted from division three to division two, and it was just a great club to be a part of.” A combination of work and a growing family life saw Natsis take a break from the game before, ironically, he joined that same brother that he had previously kicked around the park at the Northern Falcons. His body would only allow him to play a half a season with the Falcons, but his high IQ for the game had already been recognised. “They recognised I had a pretty good understanding of the game and made me assistant-coach for the remainder of that season,” the now 40-year-old recalls. “I was very confident about my football knowledge and very opinionated back then. “A new coach came in and things didn’t work out for him, so I got offered the top job and the rest is history. We didn’t get promoted but changed the philosophy at the club and gradually improved each year.” Natsis coached the Northern Falcons for five years, before a short stint with FC Noble Hurricanes in 2019. Living in Officer, and with a young family, travel became too much and Natsis accepted an opportunity to apply for Pakenham’s top job. He presented a thorough plan to club president Chris Gomez, who had similar ideas to Natsis about what the future might hold. “I asked the club at the interview what they 18 STAR NEWS
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Vice-captain Simon Johnstone-Robertson is a great clubman that provides experience for Pakenham United FC. 235198 wanted from their next coach,” Natsis said. “They wanted the culture to change and for the players to become fitter and to able to run out games and that suited me perfectly. I’ve always enjoyed preparing a tough pre-season.” Natsis’s first year at Pakenham was largely impacted by Covid-19, with an FFA Cup match the only time the Cougars took to the pitch last year. But Natsis was already impressed with his playing squad. “They were tough times for everyone at the club but the players were amazing,” Natsis said. “They went in and out of lockdown a few times but stayed fit and were always enthusiastic to play. As it’s worked out we’ve had almost three pre-seasons in preparation for this year.” Pakenham currently sits equal third on the Men’s State League 5 South table, with seven wins, four losses and a draw from its 12 outings. The Cougars defeated top-of-the-table Mentone, 2-1 in round six, to prove they can match it with the very best teams in the competition. “We’re going well,” Natsis explained bluntly. “Our expectations were to bank as many points as we can and just keep on improving, but our whole squad, seniors and reserves, have exceeded my expectations. “We’re definitely one of the more competitive teams in the league and we’ve continued to set the bar higher as the season has rolled on. We would love to get promoted to Sate League 4, but our main aim is play an attractive and good brand of football.”
The Cougars have a really good blend of youth and experience. Micah McGill, Zain Ahmad and Manny Christopher are just some of an exciting crop of youngsters coming through, while captain Dusko Erkalovic and his deputies – Albert Mambo and Simon Johnstone-Robertson – provide the experience that can polish that potential. Josh Green and Matt Winzenried provide goal-keeping stocks, while Dallas McNeill is one of the most competitive players that Natsis has ever seen. Natsis said he has thoroughly enjoyed his brief time at the helm of the Pakenham United Football Club. “I just love being around the place and Chris (Gomez) just leaves me alone and lets me do my thing,” Natsis said. “We’re building a really friendly environment, the vibe is a lot different to previous years and we’re heading in the right direction. It’s a really good place to be at and the boys can’t wait to get back out on the park.” A recent 2-0 loss to Casey Panthers – the Cougars first defeat since round five – was costly but not a sign that the level of play had slipped, according to Natsis. “We weren’t outplayed, we had five changes from the week before – through suspension and injury – and it was just a couple of costly errors that made the difference in the end. “The team that makes the least amount of mistakes normally wins at this level…but with our players…I can’t fault them. “We’ll just keep working hard to be as good as we can possible be.”
Community football leagues are working hard behind the scenes and exploring all options to keep their seasons alive after Tuesday’s announcement that the current statewide lockdown has been extended to midnight on Tuesday, 27 July. The West Gippsland Football Netball Competition (WGFNC) and AFL Outer East are considering recommendations received from AFL Victoria regarding various scenarios for competitions interrupted by Covid. WGFNC Operations Manager Brandon Milburn said the situation was fluid, but the priorities of the league were clear. “The health and safety of the community remains the highest priority for the WGFNC,” Milburn said. “Once a return to play is established, we will work with clubs to complete the season in the most equitable way allowable, ensuring even home games. “The WGFNC and its Advisory Committee are considering potential scenarios; however, until an option to return to play is available, it is hard to determine what the scenarios might look like.” All scenarios are being considered, including the season being pushed back, the home and away season shortened, or a change to the current six-team finals set up. Further lockdowns and different restrictions between Metro and Regional areas also need to be considered. “Nothing has been ruled out,” Milburn said. “The WGFNC will continue to evaluate all potential options in consultation with member clubs. The WGFNC is mindful of allowing clubs to be able to generate revenue through the home and away season.” AFL Outer East is exploring all options to keep the season alive, with the league to heavily consult with the senior football and netball clubs this week to find a solution going forward. Outer East Region General Manager Aaron Bailey told the News that the positive was that a large chunk of the season had already been played, but logistically the league had to work through how the rest of the season was going to look to ensure it is fair on all clubs. “We’re going to speak to all clubs over four days with a view to return ASAP, once restrictions allow,” he said. “We’ve got to work with clubs, and crowds, and understand what the restrictions are and what level is coming back. There’s a bit of work to be done. “It is a challenging space and we want to get ahead of it.” There are a lot of options on the table to finish off the season, but Bailey said the bottom line is that the league wants to just manage its way through and make sure the finals are played, even if that means fixtures are altered and home and away games potentially slashed. “We’re committed to finishing the season,” he said. “We believe we need to play home and away games before finals, but we’ll look at making sure each team is playing each other once.” Another complicating factor is promotion and relegation between divisions, with Bailey reiterating that they will continue to work with the clubs to ensure a suitable outcome is reached. On other competitions governed by Outer East, Bailey said that juniors, women’s and vets football seasons - having finished their home and away seasons - can move straight to finals, and give themselves enough time to complete the seasons, even if it means pushing those finals back. pakenhamnews.starcommunity.com.au
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National next for Norway By David Nagel An Irish Derby placegetter and an exciting prospect from the Flemington yard of Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott stole the show at the feature Mosstrooper Jumps Day at Pakenham on Sunday. Training partners Ciaron Maher and David Eustace teamed up with jockey Steven Pateman for four winners on the day – the most exciting of those being their five-year-old gelding Norway who took out the $100,000 Brendan Drechsler Hurdle (3500m) in exciting fashion. Norway could be the most decorated horse to have ever graced the Pakenham track at Tynong, with the son of Galileo running third in the 2019 Group-1 Irish Derby behind then Aidan O’Brien stablemates Sovereign and Anthony Van Dyck. Norway then moved from O’Brien to one of our country’s leading trainers, Chris Waller, and made his Australian debut in the Group-1 Ranvet Stakes in Sydney. He was then forwarded on to master-trainer Peter Moody and had three runs with him before switching to the Maher/Eustace camp. Sunday’s win was Norway’s third start for his new stable, running down the track at Flemington over 2500-metres before making a statement in his jumps debut at Warrnambool winning by 10 lengths. Norway toyed with his opposition on Sunday, sitting second in the early stages of the race before taking the lead with a mile to go and was never headed from there. Norway, who started a $2.25 favourite, jumped the last hurdle just two lengths in front but spaced his opposition over the last 100 metres of the race. Maher was impressed with Norway’s 10-length victory and will now set his potential star for a shot at the $250,000 Grand National Hurdle (4200m) at Sandown on Sunday, 1 August
Social Element gaps the field in the feature Mosstrooper Steeplechase at Pakenham. 244282
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Norway produced a thrilling display to win the Brendan Drechsler Hurdle at Pakenham on Sunday. 244282 Picture: BRETT HOLBURT/RACING PHOTOS “We’ll certainly have to consider it now, that was very impressive,” Maher told Racing.com after the race. “You’re only as good as your team and this horse has really thrived. You could see it walking around in the mounting yard, he had his ears pricked and he looked great. “I have to give the Moody team a cheerio as well, they did a fair bit of jumping with him also and that held him in good stead for today. “He can pop into a National now, the ground is to his liking and if he pings off this run like he did his last he’ll be a light-weight chance for sure.” Pateman, who has claimed just about every feature jumps race in Australia, was effusive in his praise for Norway. “He’s got a massive future, he was just float-
ing around on the flat but jumping has made him have a crack,” Pateman said. “He’s untapped, his second start, feature race, he was travelling too well with a lap to go so I just let him bowl, I had the confidence on him to do that. “He jumped perfect, I steadied him a bit at the last, because he was home, but he’s really exciting.” Another horse who will head to Sandown on August 1 is Social Element, who made equally light work of his opposition to win the $100,000 Mosstrooper Steeplechase (3500m). The Waterhouse/Bott-trained seven-yearold gelding will now be set for the $125,000 Crisp Steeplechase (4200m) at Sandown after his brilliant display in winning by nine lengths. The short-priced commodity stalked the
pace set by race-leader The Dominator, before cruising to the lead at the 600 and racing clear to win easily - putting six lengths on the field over the last 100-metres. Social Element is another with an impressive past form-line, running second to Azuro in the Queensland Cup of 2019, almost two years to the day. The son of 2004 Cox Plate winner Savabeel had almost two years away from the track before running fourth to exciting stayer Grand Promenade in a $135,000 Handicap at Flemington on June 5 this year. He has since won two steeplechases at Warrnambool before Sunday’s procession at Pakenham. Stable representative Alva Prendergast said Social Element had the constitution and necessary improvement to challenge his rivals in the Crisp. “He’s very tough and today was a big test because he was up against a lot stronger field,” Prendergast said. “He’s work has been super since Warrnambool and we’ve been very happy with him and he’s just a very good tough horse.” Pakenham’s next scheduled race meeting is set down for Saturday, 31 July.
Pakenham Warriors show strength across the boards By Nick Creely With yet another hiatus in the Big V season, the Gazette has taken an in-depth look at the Pakenham Warriors’ 2021 teams, with the powerhouse clubs enjoying strong results across the courts this season. DIVISION ONE WOMEN Ladder position: 2nd (9 wins, 4 losses, 104.8 per cent) Simo Pajdic’s side has enjoyed a stunningly consistent season in the Division One Women competition, currently sitting in second place with an impressive percentage and a win-loss record to make any coach proud. While yet another delay in the season is a bitter blow for a group brimming with confidence and excitement, it’s been a season of many great highs. The Warriors have barely put a foot wrong, with losses against Mildura (Round 3), Chelsea (Round 3) Craigieburn (Round 9), Mildura (Round 15) not putting a dent on the campaign, and considering two of those losses came on the same weekend, it’s a strong indication that the side is playing consistent basketball on a weekly basis. From a statistical point of view, Tarryn Wilkin’s season has been outstanding, with an average of 12.23 points per game to go alongside 7.23 rebounds a game and 0.62 blocks a match. But she’s had plenty of mates too. Taylor Jones (10.5 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.9 assists), Keeley Patterson (10 points, 4.15 rebounds) and Sarah-Rae Slater (8.08 points, 7.46 rebounds, 1.77 assist) are other Warrior stars to get in on the act in what has been a hugely team-orientated group that plays for each other. It’s unclear just exactly when and where the season will start again, but one is for certain, these Warriors will be ready and raring to give the last portion of the season a redhot crack. DIVISION TWO MEN Ladder position: 9th (6 wins, 9 losses, 90 per cent) pakenhamnews.starcommunity.com.au
The Pakenham Warriors are flying on court this Big V season. 236624 The Warriors continue to plug away and improve each week, as shown by the recent fixtures in which the men banked wins against Mornington (99-92) and Melton (7780) on the same weekend to lift the spirits of a group that went into that round with a 4-9 record. While it hasn’t all gone the Warriors’ way in 2021, with some inconsistencies combined with some electric team performances, there is still time - Covid permitting - to finish off the season on a high. Individually, Alistair Parker’s season has been brilliant. Parker is averaging 16.85 points per game and 8.77 rebounds as he continues to make his presence felt across the court, while the likes of Josh Dow (15.9 points, 6 rebounds), Jake Spruhan (7.5 rebounds), Trent Lee (4.8 assists) and Hayden Davey (14.08 points, 6.5 rebounds) keep battling hard each round for their team. It was a tough opening five rounds for the Warriors, who banked just one win in the opening five rounds, but steady improvement has been at the forefront of the side,
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with eye catching wins against Mornington (79-67) and Altona (92-76) an indicator of the talent within the squad. But consistency remains the challenge when the side returns to the court. YOUTH LEAGUE TWO MEN Ladder position: 2nd (9 wins, 5 losses) Equal-top with Keysborough, the youth of the Pakenham Warriors continues to rise to the occasion. The last fixture saw the Warriors bank an absolutely dominant 119-73 win against Mornington, and while they couldn’t quite back it up the following day, this side is brimming with talent in what has been a golden season. Statistically, there have been plenty put their name up in lights. Lauchlan Mark (20.86 points) has been one of the Youth League players of the season, and alongside the likes of Jackson Grey (10.82 points), Josh Norton (10 points, 9 rebounds, 2.5 assists) and Dylan Jenkinson (8.5 rebounds, 3.93 assists) have made the Warriors a formidable outfit.
Pakenham Warriors star Tarryn Wilkin. 236624 YOUTH LEAGUE TWO WOMEN Ladder position: 1st (13 wins, 2 losses) The dominant side of the Big V Youth season, the Pakenham Warriors are a colossally talented group capable of anything, and will be desperate to return to the court whenever permitted. Much like the senior women, this side is dominant, having recorded just the two losses and a whopping percentage of 140.7, only bettered by second-placed Wyndham (161.8). And it has come off the back of some dominant individuals. Alahna Arnason (15.86 points, 12.93 rebounds) has led the charge from a scoring perspective in what has been a glorious effort, while the likes of Tyla Scorah (10.43, 6.43 rebounds), Katie Karajic Powell (9.07 points, 6.13 rebounds), Louise Karajic Powell (6.53 rebounds). Here’s hoping the girls can get back on to the court quickly and finish off what has been a grand 2021 campaign. Thursday, 22 July, 2021
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