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South Sudan and migrated to Australia when he was four-years-old, had a particularly difficult upbringing. But Judge Lyon said he wasn’t satisfied there was a direct link between the hardship and his offending. Thuc, who has a criminal history, was sentenced to a maximum of three years and one month in jail with a non-parole period of 19 months. With time already served, he could be released in just under a year. He was also disqualified from driving for three years.

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In sentencing, Judge Gregory Lyon said Thuc’s offending had “direct and serious adverse consequences” on several people. “It is actually difficult to imagine a more serious combination of factors contributing to your criminal negligence,” he said. “Every person who drives on the road has a duty to take ordinary precautions to avoid harming other road users. “It is so plainly obvious to any reasonable observer, that your driving ... fell so far short of meeting that duty of care that you can be considered criminally negligent.” The court heard Thuc, who was born in

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A drunk and unlicensed hoon, who was on bail when he sped through a red light and collided head on with a car in Pakenham, could be released from jail in just under a year. Gak Thuc, 20, was sentenced in the County Court on 27 October, after pleading guilty to three charges of negligently causing serious injury. Thuc caught the attention of Cardinia Highway Patrol when he avoided a registration check near The Heritage Shopping Centre in Pakenham in the early hours of 7 March this year. Police attempted to intercept the unregistered Commodore being driven by the unlicensed teen, but he instead sped down McGregor Road, where he reached speeds of up to 88km/h. After numerous attempts to intercept the out-of-control car, police later recorded him travelling at 145km/h in a 60km/h zone. A witness said the car “flew past so fast that our car shook”. Thuc failed to stop at a red light and collided head on with a white Commodore, which was being driven by an elderly Pakenham woman, at the McGregor Road and Princes Highway intersection. The court heard the 71-year-old woman was unconscious and non-responsive at the scene and spent six days in hospital. She continues to experience both physical and mental pain as a result of the crash. Thuc’s front seat passenger, a 16-year-old boy was airlifted to The Alfred hospital with life threatening injuries. One of his back seat passengers, a 17-yearold girl, spent eight days in hospital with lifethreatening abdominal, chest and facial injuries. His other two passengers, two 17-year-old girls, were taken to hospital with minor injuries. The court heard Thuc returned a blood alcohol level of 0.098, but a forensic physician believed his BAC at the time of collision could have been between 0.126 and 0.154.

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Snake encounter at park By Mitchell Clarke A curious toddler has escaped a snake bite by just seconds, after he encountered the defensive reptile along a popular Pakenham walking trail. Andrew Devienne was walking the Toomuc Creek Linear Reserve at about 4.30pm on Thursday 22 October, when his 21-month-old son stumbled across the snake. Mr Devienne was less than a metre away from his son, who had ventured just off the track, when he heard him mutter the word ‘Oh’. He looked up to find his son pointing at an agitated snake who was stood up and ready to strike. “I just screamed and ran towards him on instinct,” Mr Devienne recalled. “I grabbed him and held him like a rugby ball under my arm and just sprinted away. “I reckon if he didn’t make a noise to alert me, he would’ve gone to pick up the snake. He’s a kid and was probably thinking ‘wow, this is just another cool animal’.” Mr Devienne believes his son was a matter of seconds away from a guaranteed attack. Just moments prior, Mr Devienne had been fixated on the overgrown grass, located about a metre from the track. Following the scare, he reported the incident to Cardinia Shire Council and requested the popular reserve to be cleaned up. “It’s a family area. We live in a high-density developing suburb, so you’d expect those parks are adequately maintained at an absolute minimum,” he said. “Being a big public area, which has an offleash dog area and a large walking track, you would expect council to do something to minimise the risk of a snake sighting. “You can’t completely eradicate the risk but mowing would definitely help to identify them and make the snakes less likely to venture out.”

File image of an Eastern Brown Snake. Mr Devienne claims a council employee couldn’t provide details on when the area would be mowed. “That’s why I pay my rates ... to get those sort of services carried out,“ he said. Outgoing councillor and Toomuc Ward candidate Michael Schilling vowed to follow up the incident. Mr Schilling - who will cease councillor duties on Friday 23 October due to the upcoming elections - said he’d escalate the report as a matter of priority. “It’s important that as the weather warms up, council maintains our areas but as a community, we also need to remain vigilant of snake sightings,” he said. Cardinia Shire Council has been contacted for comment.

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Mr Devienne was less than a metre away from his son, who had ventured just off the track, when he heard him mutter the word ‘Oh’.

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Jailed for sex assaults By Mitchell Clarke A Cranbourne father who sexually assaulted two young boys on a number of occasions over five years has been jailed. Kevin Leonard, 59, was sentenced in the County Court on Thursday 22 October, after pleading guilty to five charges, including three counts of sexual penetration of a child under 16. The court heard the married father of three assaulted his victims on 12 different occasions between 2001 to 2005. Leonard, who was aged between 39 and 43 at the time, attacked his two victims in a range of public and private places, including in a bathroom at the Casey Leisure Centre and a public toilet block in Mirboo North. After each assault, which are too graphic to report, the man would tell his victim: “Don’t

tell anyone about this, remember it’s our secret” or “You’re a good boy ... you can’t tell anyone ... you’ll get into trouble”. On one occasion, Leonard said “just let me” as he attempted to touch one of his victims, who begged him to go away. His offending was eventually discovered when a suggestive note that he wrote to his victim was located by another person. His wife filed for divorce just two days after she was made aware about the allegations in 2008. But it wasn’t until almost a decade later that he was arrested at his Cranbourne home in November 2017, where he later denied all of the allegations put to him in a police interview. In victim impact statements provided to the court, one of the victims said: “My life will nev-

er be the same. What I have been through from a very young age has completely destroyed me as a person. I don’t feel like I can be by myself and let my guard down or trust anyone, or have relationship or different types of intimacy without feeling like it’s doing the right thing or feeling uncomfortable.” The other victim expressed he had felt suicidal and engaged in self harm. “It’ll never disappear. It’s a black part of my life. I’m always fighting a battle on the inside. I’m dealing with it everyday. Never does a day past where I don’t contemplate that it happened,” he said. In sentencing, Judge Claire Quin said Leonard’s offending clearly had a lifelong impact on his victims, which affected their development, relationships and mental health.

“The impact on both (victims) has been devastating. It clearly has affected their development as young men,” Judge Quin said. “Those who commit offences of this nature need to be aware they will be punished.” The court heard Leonard was born in England but moved to Australia as a young child, where he had a “deprived” childhood. Judge Quin said it was apparent he was “treated in a humiliating and degrading fashion as a young boy”. Prior to his sentence, Leonard was working as a driver in Dandenong South. He was jailed for a maximum of six years and three months but could be eligible for parole after serving four years and three months. Leonard faces the risk of being deported upon his release.

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Two airlifted to hospital after car, bus collide By Mitchell Clarke A woman and a child have been airlifted to hospital following a crash involving a car and a bus in Clyde. Emergency services, including three CFA vehicles from Clyde and Langwarrin, were called to Patterson’s Road just after 12.45pm on Tuesday 27 October. According to a CFA spokesperson, two people were trapped in the car and needed to be extricated by volunteers, who worked alongside Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) personnel to free the pair. Paramedics assessed three people at the

scene and as a result, two air ambulance helicopters were dispatched. A child was flown to the Royal Children’s Hospital in a stable condition with no obvious injuries. A woman in her 20s was flown to The Alfred hospital in what appeared to be a serious condition. It’s understood she suffered upper and lower body injuries in the crash. A second woman, also in her 20s, was taken to The Alfred by road ambulance in a stable condition with upper body injuries. The circumstances surrounding the collision are not yet known.

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Sheep killed by wild dogs By Mitchell Clarke Two menacing dogs, which have become notorious around Pakenham, are allegedly responsible for a recent early morning attack which left nine sheep dead. Residents living near Deep Creek Reserve, off Racecourse Road, are pleading for Cardinia Shire Council to take action against the dogs in question, as fears grow that a child could become the next victim. Pakenham resident Nic Russell woke to find her flock of sheep covered in blood on Wednesday morning, 21 October. Two of the sheep had already died and two others needed to be shot, before a vet decided the remaining lambs had to be euthanised. “It was quite horrendous. I’m still a bit shaken by it. I feel a bit traumatised by it all really,” she said. “We’ve got an empty paddock now. It’s like losing part of your family.” A witness, who didn’t want her name published, said she was walking behind Ms Russell’s property when she saw two of the deceased sheep. “It was then I saw two tan dogs, a little bit smaller than a Labrador, going under a neighbour’s gate,” she recalled. “There were two people behind me who I told to go back as one had a dog and clearly these dogs were not with anyone.” It’s believed the dogs are responsible for a spate of attacks on pets and livestock, including in July, when they were reportedly seen jumping over a one metre fence in the same area. On that occasion, a beloved pet sheep was mauled to death and just months earlier, a pony was also allegedly attacked by dogs fitting the same description. Neighbours in the area are now on high alert and want action taken on the off-leash dogs.

GRUESOME: A sheep was attacked by a rogue dog.

A sheep was attacked by a rogue dog. “We know they’re from somewhere in the Racecourse Road area. It’d be purely coincidental if they’re other dogs,” Ms Russell explained. “They’re dangerous and I’m really concerned that people with small children or dogs will come across these dogs. “These dogs have killed at least once, they will surely do it again. They need to be found because they’re so brazen. They’re not at all scared of people.” A Cardinia Shire Council spokesperson confirmed an incident report had been made made and an investigation was underway. Anyone with information about the alleged attack is encouraged to contact council.

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Tiger lady’s triumph By Mitchell Clarke Not even a Grand Final in isolation could dampen the spirits of the local Yellow and Black army. And that was certainly the case for Cranbourne woman Brenda Hilton, who has been following the mighty Tigers for more than 54 years. While the self-confessed ‘Tiger lady’ would usually be watching on from the MCG in any normal year, she said this year naturally felt very different. “It was very different but I still got dressed up, even though it was just me and hubby at home. I still had decorations and balloons and there was a lot of yelling and screaming,” she said.

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we had it. We were kicking a lot of goals and Geelong didn’t know what to do.” Ms Hilton said the day after the win was a blur, and not being able to head down to Punt Road to celebrate with fellow supporters was disappointing. More disappointing was the concept of the big game being played at night. “They can stick the night Grand Final where the sun don’t shine. The day was exceptionally long and it doesn’t give you enough time to celebrate after,” she said. She hopes next year the game will return to the day, and provided her boys make it three in a row, she’ll again don her famous Tiger suit. “I’m just rapt and I think we can do it. We’ve got the team and the depth for it,” she said.

Faith restored, but numbers limited By Mitchell Clarke

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“I was very disappointed that I couldn’t be there but it is what it is. At the beginning of the year when the AFL was stuffing around I thought it was best to cancel the season but I’m glad they managed to get something, they did well.” Like all diehards, Ms Hilton has been soaking up the recent ‘Dimma-sty’ and said the Tiger’s good form over the past four seasons left her feeling confident. “I wasn’t worried at all. I felt like we were gonna win. I can’t pinpoint why but I just knew that we would come out in the third quarter. If we’re down and we’re going to take off, it was always going to be in the first few minutes of the third,” she said. “We did just that and once we did I knew

With a number of important cultural celebrations fast approaching, the City of Casey’s faith groups have welcomed the announcement that indoor religious gatherings can commence with 10 people. Like all aspects of life, the multicultural community was forced to rethink their usual prayer - with many adapting to the concept of online gatherings. From Wednesday 28 October, outdoor religious ceremonies can commence with up to 20 people - in addition to those required for the service, while indoor services can be held with up to 10. Sikh Interfaith Council of Victoria chairperson Jasbir Singh Suropada is also member of the Multifaith Advisory Group (MAG) which had consultation meetings with the Chief and Deputy Health officers and deputy Premier James Merlino during the pandemic. “Our concern, just like the concerns from Churches, Mosques, Hindu and Buddhist Temples is that more attention needs to be

given to the faith communities,” he said. “At the same time, we are aware that the government is concerned about the health crisis. There are various issues across all communities and in all fairness, they do care and for that, we thank them.” Mr Singh said places of worship provided an outlet for people to “get solace and peace of mind”. “During this pandemic, people are stressed. It’s causing mental health issues and people need to be in a sound state of mind as life returns. People are depressed from being home,” he said. He welcomed the announcement and said Sikh Gurduaras had all necessary processes in place. “We are doing our best, we know this virus can spread anywhere, it doesn’t matter whether you are a person of faith or not, it can spread,” Mr Singh explained. “But we have controlled environments high ceilings, big open spaces and strict controls in place.” The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-

day Saints president Graham Smith of the Gippsland Stake said a large percentage of members were still enthusiastically participate in church activities, but many were struggling with social distancing. Prior to Covid-19, the nine church congregations between Cranbourne and Bairnsdale held frequent services, including stake conferences, camps, classes and training sessions. Currently, members hold worship services in their own homes and do doorstep drop-offs of food and spiritually uplifting messages. Mr Smith said church leaders were very concerned about members’ welfare and were always searching for the best way to communicate meaningfully with them. “This has been a time of great change and expansion, but one thing remains constant - our faith in and relationship with God,” he said. “The future has altered forever, but we know that the human experience of God’s love for all His children has increased.” pakenhamnews.starcommunity.com.au

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Fire scare for Audrey By Mitchell Clarke A disabled 93-year-old woman thought she was going to die while trying to rescue her pet cats as her Pakenham home filled with choking smoke. Prominent local identity Audrey Pearson, who is the mother of Lakeside Residents Group president Wendy Andrews, managed to save the family home from burning on Thursday 22 October. With Ms Pearson safe and secure in her bed, Mrs Andrews and her husband Wayne, took the opportunity to leave the house together for the first time in months. “We usually only go out alone and leave one person at home, but this time we just needed a short break,” she recalled. But Mr Andrews had left some eggs boiling in the stove, which eventually boiled dry and exploded before filling the house with smoke. Ms Pearson, who is wheelchair bound, managed to use her table to reach her walker before manoeuvring her way through the house to turn off the stove and move the burnt pot. She slowly managed to walk to the sliding door and open it in an attempt to remove the smoke and save her beloved cats. “When we returned the house was full of choking smoke and mum was by the sliding door with the door open,” Mrs Andrews explained. “She thought she was going to die but she thought to let the cats out so they would survive.

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Audrey Pearson thought she was going to die when her house filled with smoke. 219408 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS “We were only out about an hour ... It just goes to show how quickly things can happen.” In late January, Ms Pearson was placed into ICU after she was flung from her wheelchair during Australia Day celebrations. Thankfully, the defiant woman wasn’t injured in this incident and she hasn’t suffered any smoke inhalation. “We put her in her wheelchair and took her outside in the fresh air while we opened all the windows and turned on all the fans,” Mrs Andrews added. “She has suffered no ill effects and is quite proud that she saved the house and herself and of course the cats.” The CFA weren’t required on scene.

A brand new primary precinct at a private Christian school in Officer is set to be completed by the first day of the 2021 school year, after a $5 million funding boost. Construction on Heritage College’s major build is well underway, with the existing primary building to be converted into a new precinct. The precinct will feature a second building, undercover area and additional classroom spaces including seven new classrooms, a music room and a multi-purpose area. According to plans, developed by Kneeler Design Architects, a covered canopy will connect the two buildings, with an additional basketball court to be built in the outdoor recreation space. The project will also double the amount of available car parking spaces on-site and will create additional drop off and pick up zones.

As reported by the Gazette in December last year, Heritage College received a share of a $402 million State Government package for Catholic and independent schools over the next four years. Currently, more than a third of Victorian students attend non-government schools. Heritage College principal Sonny Aiono said the local community would benefit from the major project. He said the funding was “certainly a blessing from God and an answer to prayer”. “This project will allow us to build on our strong enrolment growth and offer a diverse range of learning options for families,” Mr Aiono said. “We are grateful for the State Government’s support in providing this substantial funding, which allows us to meet the demands of growth in the local community.” The project is on track to be completed and ready for students by the first day of Term 1 in 2021.

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Those of you that read these articles will know that I love quotes and I’d like to start with two relevant to the subject of Vision: “If you don’t know where you are going, any road will get you there” – Lewis Carroll “Vision without action is a daydream, action without vision is a nightmare” – Japanese proverb Practically every major achievement in human history would have started with a vision, an individual’s view of what is possible in spite of evidence to the contrary at the time. John F. Kennedy’s famous statement in 1961 that “this nation should commit itself to achieving the goal, before the decade is out, of landing a man on the Moon and returning him safely to the earth“ was the impetus for NASA to seriously focus on this goal and achieve it in 1969. Back in the early days of computers, there was a choice between buying a computer that worked well, but looked terrible or one that looked good but ran like a dog. Steve Jobs’ vision was to build great computers that were beautifully engineered, i.e. not only worked well but were also aesthetically pleasing and this relentless pursuit of his vision led Apple to be the company that it is today, recognized for both. This past weekend, those of us who are AFL fans watched Richmond take out their third premiership title in four years. If you have been a fan of the game for 10 years or more, you will know that back then Richmond was known as ‘also-ran’ team, not having won a premiership since 1980. On March 2, 2010,

CEO Brendan Gale outlined a Vision for the Club which would have seemed like a fairytale at the time (see https://www.richmondfc.com. au/news/570878/flashback-to-winning-together-launch): 3-0-75 •฀3฀finals฀appearances฀(including฀1฀top฀4฀finish) •฀zero฀debt •฀75,000฀members Of course, not only did they make “3 finals appearances”, they took out three premierships which has qualified them as one of the best teams of the modern era. The club now has 100,000 members and according to their 2019 financial results (publicly available on their website), Richmond is debt free with cash reserves฀of฀$24.4฀million. This same focus on ‘what could be’ is essential for successful businesses. A clearly articulated Vision leads to clarity of purpose and helps establish the steps necessary to achieve the required results. My very first article for the Star Newspaper Group was written back in July 2019 and was entitled “Why Bother with Business Goals?” and highlighted three key areas that enable goals to be achieved: clarity, focus and alignment. It is a well-defined Vision that enables all three of these areas to be properly implemented within a business so that the Vision can become a reality. The great thing about having a defined Vision is that it gets everyone aligned around what needs to be achieved and in order to do this it needs two key ingredients: 1. Simplicity – so that everyone is really clear about what it is that is being strived for and 2. Compelling statement – so that everyone believes that what they are doing in pursuit of the Vision is valuable and worthwhile. In the next article, I will discuss how Vision statements can be constructed for business. Ian Ash is the Managing Director of OrgMent Business Solutions www.ombs.com.au

Grants for Men’s Sheds Men’s Sheds across La Trobe have been invited to apply for funding as part of the newest round of the National Men’s Shed Development Program (NDSP). Funded by the Federal Government, Round 21 of the NSDP will specifically prioritise applications with a strong health, wellbeing or safety emphasis, in acknowledgement of the impact of Covid-19 and the needs of Sheds in the recovery period and beyond. Additionally, in light of Covid-19, IT equipment and training will be prioritised to facilitate increased connectivity amongst shedders. “Now more than ever, Sheds offer men a critical avenue for social support and en-

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A midnight run to Kmart By Mitchell Clarke Retail-deprived shoppers flocked to Kmart at Fountain Gate in the middle of the night, as the retail giant reopened its doors for the first time in over 80 days. Keen Kmart fanatics were finally able to ditch online orders and click and collects, to instead freely suss the shelves in-store from 12.01am on Wednesday morning, 28 October. Kmart Australia retail director John Gualtieri said the retailer had people lining up hours before some stores were set to open. “The excitement and energy ahead of opening has been electric and we wish to thank our customers for their patience during this time and our team working tirelessly to keep up with demand,” he said. “We understand it is a unique moment for many, and we are committed to delivering a safe and seamless shopping experience to all the community.” It’s been a long few months for all Melburnians and with Christmas on the horizon, south east shoppers wasted no time. Shopper Laura, from Berwick, was one of the first customers in-store. She said she just couldn’t wait to get back. “Kmart is the best, I’ve really missed it during lockdown, so I had to come down for the reopening,“ she laughed. “I mean, how can you not love it? It’s got everything you could ever need.” Another shopper, Kerry, travelled all the way from Wantirna South to go to Kmart. “The Burwood Kmart looked too busy, so I thought I’d come to the next closest one,“ she said. Asked why she didn’t wait until Wednesday morning for her local Knox store to open, she said she’d waited long enough. “It’s been a very long time and I’m sick of doing click and collects,“ she laughed.

Pakenham women Tahnee Morgan and Donna Monckton were first in-line at K-Mart Fountain Gate. 219769 Kmart have put in place a number of Covid safe plans to ensure their stores are as safe as possible for customers. Measures include store visitor number limits, the introduction of a Covid marshal patrolling stores, extended trading hours and an optional online booking system so customers can immediately jump queues. But according to Kmart’s online booking service, the Fountain Gate store was fully booked for opening day.

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Patient’s cards of kindness By Jessica Anstice A kind-hearted Pakenham woman with special needs has contributed to Casey Hospital’s finances through creating and selling handmade cards. On behalf of Berwick Opportunity Shop, dialysis patient Michelle Cleland handed a $1000 cheque to staff members from the hospital’s dialysis ward. In total, the opportunity shop donated $7500 to Casey Hospital’s paediatric ward and palliative ward. Berwick Hospital nurse Eileen McDonald said Ms Cleland’s donation is highly appreciated and will go towards much needed new equipment. A new room for dialysis patients has just opened, called Annex, so additional equipment is essential. The young lady spends her own money to make the cards with all proceeds from sales going to the opportunity shop. Ms Cleland’s unique handmade cards cater for all occasions, including birthday, thank you, baby shower and friendship cards. “The Berwick opportunity shop is extremely grateful to Michelle for giving her valuable time and effort in making a variety of cards with some assistance from her mother, Marie and her carer, Sue,” Berwick Op Shop president Margaret Ruse said. “In doing so, she has helped to contribute to our donations, which go out at the end of the financial year.”

Michelle Cleland’s unique handmade cards cater for all occasions, including birthday, thank you, baby shower and friendship cards. As Ms Cleland regularly attends the dialysis ward at Casey Hospital, Ms Ruse said she thought it would be great if she would present the cheque herself. The donation presented to the dialysis

ward represents the amount Ms Cleland contributed to the opportunity shop through the sale of her cards. “The Berwick Opportunity Shop recognises Michelle as a beautiful young lady who has a

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Dine in to give back The design of the new Hallam Station, showing the main entrance looking north.

Early work on crossing Zagame’s Berwick is giving back to the community with its latest promotion.

By Danielle Kutchel Giving back has never been easier thanks to the Zagame’s Club Cash Back promotion. Diners can now help local schools and clubs survive and thrive by nominating their favourite organisation to receive a portion of a $20,000 funding pool. There’s no doubt that many local schools, sports clubs, bands and community organisations are doing it tough, and with the community’s support, Zagame’s is determined to help. Customers have only to order from the Zagame’s Family Kitchen (ZFK) Takeaway menu and nominate a club or school of their choice, who will then receive 10 percent cash back of the total order. There are no limits on how many times customers can order and nominate, and no limits

on the type of club able to be nominated: from primary schools to chess clubs, dance clubs to bands, everyone is in with a chance. It’s in keeping with the ethos of Zagame’s, where there is something for everyone. Family meal nights can often be chaotic to organise, but with Zagame’s ZFK Takeaway menu there’s no need to overlook someone’s favourite - from pub classics like parmas and burgers, to salads, quality steaks and delicious desserts, it’s all there. Kids and seniors are catered for with exclusive menus, and special family deals mean it’s not too expensive to treat the family. Find out more about the Club Cash Back promotion and order your next meal at www. zagames.com.au or visit the Berwick restaurant at 288-296 Clyde Road, Berwick.

Early works have commenced on the removal of the Hallam Road level crossing and the construction of a new Hallam station. Minister for Transport Infrastructure Jacinta Allan and Narre Warren North MP Luke Donnellan welcomed the beginning of project, which provides a key connection for Melbourne’s growing south-east between the South Gippsland Highway, Princes Highway and the Monash Freeway. The level crossing has been the site of 14 near misses in the past 10 years and the boom gates are down for nearly a third of the two-hour morning peak, causing delays and frustration for the 20,000 vehicles that travel through the level crossing every day. A rail bridge will be built to remove the level crossing to improve safety, traffic flow and connectivity between Cranbourne, Spring Square and Hampton Park Town Centre. In the coming weeks, fences will be

erected around the work areas and cranes will move site offices in ahead of major works beginning at the end of the year. A temporary commuter car park will open with the site offices closing a small number of spaces in the station’s southern car park. Updated designs for the new Hallam Station were released in July. Following feedback from the community, a second entrance was added to the design to allow passengers to access platforms from either side of Hallam Road, as well as a Parkiteer bike parking facility. Nominations for the Hallam Road Level Crossing Removal Construction Liaison Group are now open. The group will meet regularly to hear the latest project news and provide the construction team with local knowledge and perspectives. To get involved, visit engage.vic.gov.au/ lxrp-hallam.

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Beware the zombies! By Danielle Kutchel A Berwick Halloween house is bringing smiles to the community with its colourful display of zombie Barbies and ’dabbing’ skeletons. The house on Willslie Crescent has very much gotten into the spirit of the occasion - and has even inspired neighbours to get involved too. The architect of the scene, Laura, admits that up until last year she wasn’t much into Halloween, seeing it as an American tradition. But after her daughters started getting into it at kinder, she decided to make a go of it too and has gone “all out this year“. A gift of old barbies has been turned into a zombie graveyard on her front lawn. Skeletons and spiderwebs adorn the trees, and the spiders look real enough to bite you. Laura says it’s just something to cheer up her family and bring joy to the community. “The best thing is hearing the kids, hearing their laughter or them pointing out which Barbie looks the creepiest,” she said. To create the zombie look, she spent a night with “red nail polish, a sharpie and a pair of scissors”, giving the Barbies haircuts and scars and chopping off limbs. She likes to put them in different poses to give passers-by something to look at. In an effort to get neighbours involved too, Laura has encouraged a pumpkin hunt in the streets around her house. She and her daughters printed out pictures of Halloween pumpkins and delivered them to nearby homes, suggesting they put them up in the window for walkers to spy on Halloween

Some of the zombified Barbies. night in a Covid-safe variant of trick or treating. “Everyone’s jumped on board, there are pumpkins popping up in windows,” she said. She said activities like this and the rainbows-in-windows trend from earlier in the year have helped to ease the gloom of lockdown. “It’s been really good interacting with out community,” she said. Meanwhile, the state government has announced its advice for Halloween trick or treaters. The DHHS website states that “under current restrictions traditional trick or treating where you knock on someone’s door is not permitted.“ The Department recommends households put individually wrapped lollies in bags at the front of the property, for example on the fence

A zombie watches over the street. or at the front gate, for non-contact collection. Celebrators are reminded that if they have any flu-like symptoms they must get tested and stay at home. Costume masks are not a substitute for

regular Covid masks and face masks should be worn while out. The usual 1.5 metre gap should be maintained and food and drinks should not be shared.

Spooky thrills chilled Thanks to Covid, there’s plenty of masks but not so many trick-or-treats in store for this year’s Halloween. Dandenong Market decked out in spinechilling decorations isn’t expecting its traditional 35,000-strong clusters of kids at this year’s event. In 2019, the market was a Halloween hit that attracted mini vampires, witches and zombies from “far and wide”, general manager Jennifer Hibbs said.

“In many ways, 2020 would have made for the perfect Halloween: the celebration falls on a Saturday, and it’s a full moon.” This year, the market has compiled healthy Halloween-themed recipe ideas such as fruit platters and spider pizzas. There’s also selfie snaps available with the Wicked Witch of the East and with Death until Sunday 1 November. Details: dandenongmarket.com.au

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Be power prepared for summer fire season Now is the time for us all to prepare for bushfire season. AusNet Services continues to undertake its extensive maintenance and vegetation management program to maintain a safe and reliable network. You might notice their helicopter inspections in your area as they fly over the network to get a clear picture of how the landscape is looking. You may also notice crews trimming the trees away from lines or carrying out important maintenance work as they step up preparations for summer. You may also receive notifications for planned outages. AusNet really appreciate your patience and understanding, especially during Covid-19 restrictions, while they complete this critical work. AusNet knows it is a difficult time to be without power and are very sorry for any inconvenience caused by these works. As part of their work to prepare the network for the bushfire season 130,000 power poles and pole assets have been inspected so far, along with 7,000 pieces of pole-top equipment and 141km of powerlines replaced. They’ve invested $34 million on vegetation programs, which have removed 3,500 hazardous trees, and trimmed around 279,000 trees to improve safety ahead of the bushfire season. As bushfire season approaches, AusNet Services is encouraging customers to be power prepared. Are your bushfire plans up to date and do they factor in the possible loss of electricity? During a bushfire, customers may experience interruptions to their electricity and/ or gas supply, even if their property isn’t directly affected.

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Would you rather fight a fire, or be safe in the knowledge that its less likely to happen? Following on from the devastating bushfires of last year’s season, that’s the mantra that Pakenham Produce and Saddlery is adopting - and offering - this year. Prevention is the strategy that will save lives and save properties. We all know that fires need fuel and with Pakenham Produce’s extensive range of weed killer and the spraying units to deploy it, you can bet that you will be well equipped to eliminate that fuel in due time before the weather really heats up.

Tree removal works ahead of bushfire season. For this reason, bushfire contingency plans should always factor in possible loss of gas and electricity. Customers who have a private electric line also need to ensure it is clear of vegetation to reduce bushfire risk. Customers with private electric lines should contact a registered electrician or certified tree clearer for advice to clear their property of any unwanted vegetation.

Pakenham Produce offers a large selection of weed killers including Evict Bio 360, which contains 306g of glyphosate per litre, in a selection of 1ltr, 5ltr, or 20ltr variants along with Weedstop and aquatic friendly weed killers as well. Coupled with a selection of spray units including Australian made and manufactured Trans Tank International, you can say goodbye to any major fire threats and kill it off before it takes hold. Pakenham Produce and Saddlery is located at 2 Bormar Dr, Pakenham. Call 5941 1844 or visit http://www.pakenhamproduce.com.au/

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HOME FOCUS With over 30 years of Sales and Marketing roles in senior management positions, Terry brings a wealth of knowledge and life experiences to KR Peters Real Estate. Having lived locally for over 20 years, Terry has witnessed the growth of the area first hand, and continues to see the untapped potential that Cardinia has to offer. His warm and friendly personality matched with a strong work ethic, is what sets Terry apart. He ensures his clients feel comfortable and are kept up to date at every step. Terry has been involved in the local sporting scene for many years, including a stint as President of Beaconsfield Football Club, and has recently re-joined the Board of Management at Beaconsfield Community Sporting Club.

RELAXING LIFESTYLE When all you hear is how bad things are, it is refreshing to meet and deal with Terry. His warm persona, relaxed nature and commonsense approach instilled confidence in me that he would deliver the right result. In no time the property was sold at the top end of my range. I have no hesitation in recommending Terry’s service to anyone considering selling. Peter (Vendor) Terry has been an absolute delight to work with in securing my beautiful new home during uncertain times. He made the process so easy and is continuing to help me with the odd enquiry even post sale! Thanks so much Terry! Hayley (Purchaser) Terry was friendly, professional and patient, giving us excellent support throughout the process of selling our house during lockdown. Excellent agent. Carla (Vendor) He was on the ball and made the process hassle free. We were rapt with the final outcome. We strongly recommend Terry Lock. Kathy (Vendor)

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PEACE and privacy on this five acre property offering country views. This light filled 10 year old home offers approx. 39 squares under roofline. Featuring four bedrooms - master with ensuite and walk-in robe, open plan kitchen/dining/ area, walk-in pantry, separate living area, rumpus room, family bathroom, plenty of storage, wood heater and reverse cycle airconditioner. If you’re a professional tradesman who needs a huge shed for work or storage then this 20m x 15m colorbond shed which includes one open bay should easily fit all the work gear. Other features include a covered decked

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HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 425 Drouin Korumburra Road, DROUIN SOUTH Price: $1,100,000 - $1,200,000 Description: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 9 garage Inspect: By appointment Contact: Dale Atkin, 0402 717 891, RAY WHITE, DROUIN, 5625 1033

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private backyard, enhanced with low maintenance landscaping. Added features include but are not limited large laundry, split system, ducted heating, remote controlled double garage, security doors, block out blinds, beautiful gardens and much more. This house is sure to impress, don’t miss the opportunity to secure your dream house in this prime location, this home won’t last long. ●

The well-appointed kitchen is sure to impress, offering a practical layout, quality appliances that include 900mm oven/stove top, Caesarstone benchtops, dishwasher, plenty of bench and preparation space as well as the added luxury of your own walk-in pantry. Internal features include ducted heating, split system cooling, LED lighting, high ceilings and a security system. Large glass sliding doors open to the immaculate outdoor alfresco area and

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 Address: 24 Wonder Street, OFFICER Price: $580,000 - $620,000 Description: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage 5622 3800 Cnr Smith & Queen  St, Warragul www.sej.com.au Inspect: By appointment Contact: Aman Singh, 0430 420 053, KR PETERS REAL ESTATE PTY LTD   —  Take advantage of the $20,000* first home

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FOR SALE - 18 Stunning Units Nestled amongst the open space of Bellbird Park, Drouin. First home buyers grant of $20,000 available to eligible purchasers. BUY NOW AND SAVE THOUSANDS ON STAMP DUTY!

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Don’t miss this opportunity to purchase a unit in a great part of Drouin, surrounded by open space and parklands. With 2 & 3 bedroom and single & double garage options, these quility built units feature open plan kitchen/meals/living area, and high quality finishes throughout. 96 Lampard Road is located just 1.5kms from Drouin’s main shopping precinct, schools, train station and recreation facilities. Take a leisurely bike ride along the ‘Two Towns Trail’ from Drouin to Warragul, enjoy the town’s restaurants and cafe’s, take the kids to the local skate park, or make the most of the array of sporting facilities offered in Drouin including golf course and basketball stadium.

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HISTORY

Cathy Freeman opened the 2000 Sydney Olympics before providing one of Australia’s greatest sporting highlights by winning the 400 metres.

Nation’s defining moments The National Museum of Australia, in partnership with Gandel Philanthropy, has launched a pioneering digital initiative which will take Australian history into classrooms around the country. Australia’s Defining Moments Digital Classroom (ADMDC) is an innovative teaching and learning website which offers rich resources for teachers and students of Australian History, Geography, and Civics and Citizenship. In a year which has highlighted the value of online learning for students forced to study from home due to Covid-19, this unparalleled initiative is a resource for its time as it brings Australian history alive in the digital age and elevates the exploration of our national story in the classroom. Students, primary and secondary, can ex-

plore Australian history via interactive online games and quizzes, animations, videos and virtual tours, plus teaching and learning activities, delivered to schools via a range of digital devices. The freely available ADMDC draws on the National Museum’s highly respected Defining Moments in Australian History project, and was made possible by the generous $1.5 million donation by John Gandel AC and Pauline Gandel AC in 2018 to support the unprecedented education initiative. Dr Mathew Trinca, National Museum Director, said the ADMDC was the classroom of the future. “It will empower teachers with information at their fingertips and inspire young people to embrace history and engage with the nation’s

story in new and innovative ways,” Dr Trinca said. David Arnold, program manager of Australia’s Defining Moments Digital Classroom, said: “A key element of the ADMDC is learning through direct experience and play. Students will develop research skills, begin to understand the significance of defining moments in history, and have the opportunity to reflect upon their knowledge. The main aim of interactives is to encourage students to investigate and record what they consider to be defining moments in Australian history through the National Museum of Australia’s Landmarks gallery, their own life and their family’s history, and the history of their local community,” Mr Arnold said. Marissa Beard, schools and engagement manager, said it was an excellent one-stop

shop for all areas of history content when students need reliable and trustworthy sources. The ADMDC includes numerous historic archival film clips from the National Film and Sound Archive. “We are thrilled to have selected and contributed more than 50 titles from our collection,” chief engagement officer at the Archive, Matt Ravier said. “This footage brings to vivid life the moments that shaped us as a nation, empowering students to engage with our living memory and discover how history can inform their role as active citizens and builders of Australia’s future.” Popular historian David Hunt has produced eight animated defining moments which will be used extensively on the ADMDC site to further engage students.

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Australian soldiers about to land at Anzac Cove in Gallipoli in 1915. Picture: AUSTRALIAN WAR MEMORIAL

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Casey Cardinia Libraries (CCL) is hosting a special online event to support mental health and well-being in the community. Join CCL for a free online event where they speak to Mitch Wallis, who has battled multiple mental health demons since childhood. Mr Wallis was diagnosed with OCD at the age of nine and by 26 mental health ran deep. In 2017 he chose to live and started the recovery process. He launched the Heart on My Sleeve movement to encourage Generation Ys to support one another and tell their own stories of mental health challenges. Heart on My Sleeve is now one of the fastest growing mental health organisations in the country. The determined man now devotes himself full time to helping solve the single biggest issue facing his generation- mental health. CCL CEO Chris Buckingham said public libraries have always played a role supporting mental health and well-being. “We are delighted to be hosting Mitch Wallis for this special event,” Mr Buckingham said.

“Everyone is welcome.” This online event is for anyone who has experienced mental health challenges, knows someone who is suffering with mental health challenges or simply understand more about mental health. Mr Wallis said he is “excited” to be partnering with CCL to provide tools and resources to help people cope and thrive in this environment, by building resilience and fostering connection. “The talk will deliver practical advice on defining what success looks like for emotional wellbeing, tactical resilience techniques, tools and strategies for coping, how to remove the confusion associated with supporting others when they say they’re struggling, as well as key mindsets to maintain mental wellness during times of ambiguity,” he said. Mr Wallis will tell his story and give practical tips on how you can support a loved one, or yourself, through mental health challenges. The event is free and no booking are required. It will be presented via a livestream on the Casey Cardinia Libraries Facebook page on Wednesday 28 October at 7.30pm.

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The team at Casey Cardinia Libraries (CCL) will be celebrating National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee (NAIDOC) Week with this year’s theme ‘Always Was, Always Will Be’. Throughout November, CCL will be hosting a range of events, from podcasts to story times, talks and more to recognise that First Nations people have occupied and cared for Australia for more than 65,000 years. “Casey Cardinia Libraries have actively participated in NAIDOC week celebrations for a number of years,” CCL CEO Chris Buckingham said. “It is a great way for people across the region to acknowledge celebrate the rich contribution aboriginal people make to our community. “We still have so much more to learn and NAIDOC week is a great opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the world’s oldest living culture.” To kick the week off, CCL will host a Poetry and Prose in Conversation event from 10.30am to 12pm on Monday 9 November. Residents will be invited to join Aunty Rita Fisher and Aunty Anni Cockburn for a literary treat of poetry and prose as they come together in conversation, followed by a lively Q and A session. Later that day, an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Science and Innovation session will be held via Zoom, from 4.30pm to 5.30pm. CCL will welcome proud Gamilaraay woman Brownwyn Cochrane for a live in-

Throughout November, CCL will be hosting a range of events, from podcasts to story times, talks and more to recognise that First Nations people have occupied and cared for Australia for more than 65,000 years. teractive webinar focusing on three amazing Australian Indigenous innovations - fire stick farming, fish traps and weirs (aquaculture), and weaving, rope and nets. From 11am on Tuesday 10 November, members can join Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria’s Aboriginal learning facilitators for a virtual tour through Cranbourne Botanic Gardens to explore and learn about common bush food plants that can be grown in backyards. Thursday 12 November will see astronomer Karlie Noon share her passion for all things outer space, as well as giving some insight into how First Nations people interacted with the stars. To finish off the week, a story time session via Zoom will be had with Aunty Fay Muir. Families will be invited to listen as Boonwurrung and Wamba Wamba Elder Aunty Fay shares stories around the theme of family and the important place that family holds in First Nations culture. For more information, head to: https:// www.cclc.vic.gov.au/naidoc-week-2020/

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They’re up for the fight By Lance Jenkinson Pakenham Upper/Toomuc president Adam Tucker speaks with tremendous pride when reflecting upon the summer of cricket in 2018-19 that saw his club win three senior premierships. Now, two summers on, the Yabbies are yearning for a return to that special time and want to enjoy a similar level of success this season in the WGCA. “We’re looking, essentially, for another three senior premierships this year,” Tucker said. “It may be a big ask or a bit ambitious, but it’s something we did two seasons ago and we’re looking to replicate that again. “We don’t see why we can’t contend for three premierships.” Pakenham Upper/Toomuc has a deeper squad of players to pick from this season. The Yabbies made one flashy signing in their first XI, but otherwise recruiting was done on a needs basis throughout the grades. Tucker is hoping the targeted inclusions will strengthen the club on the whole. “We’ve identified areas that we need,” he said. Pakenham Upper/Toomuc has brought back the bulk of its top side that just missed out on the West Gippsland Cricket Association District finals last season. The departures of Jack Bacon, Lachie Ramage and Lucas Plozza have been somewhat offset by the signing of Rajitha Ranaweera. Ranaweera’s signature is huge for the Yabbies. Not only will his impact be felt on the field, but also off it. The top-order batsman and wicket-keeper will be the Yabbies’ assistant coach. “He’s an opening batsman, so that’s going to firm up that spot,” Tucker said. “He’s also taking on an assistant coaching role.” The return of captain-coach Sahan Wijeratne was the top priority for Pakenham Upper/ Toomuc this off-season. Wijeratne has unfinished business with the Yabbies. “Wiji’s goal coming across is to win the premiership in the top grade - Premier,” Tucker said.

“That’s what he’s building towards.” Wijeratne returns for a third season at Pakenham Upper/Toomuc. Prior to his arrival, there was a period when the Yabbies bounced from coach to coach, but now there is stability in the most important position in the club and consistency with the messaging. “We had a period where we were turning over coaches regularly,” Tucker said. “Just to have that stability - the players can see the same coach and the same coaching philosophy.” Aside from his leadership qualities, Wijeratne’s on-field impact is enormous. Last season, he made 484 runs at 44 and took 25 wickets at 15.5 with his spin bowling. And it should come as no surprise that Wijeratne is a star of the competition, given his credentials. “He used to play for Sri Lanka A way back in the day,” Tucker said. “He was the winner of the Schoolboys Cricketer of the Year in Sri Lanka, which Muttiah Muralitharan and Lasith Malinga have also won. “He’s got a lot of cricket experience and played over 100 First Class games. “He’s a quality cricketer and just an awesome coach.” Pakenham Upper/Toomuc is ready to hit the go button on the season. The Yabbies will leave no stone unturned to ensure a safe return of cricket for their members amid the Covid-19 pandemic. “We’ve attended all of the league [online] meetings and a lot of the Cricket Victoria Covid-19 meetings,” Tucker said. “We had our kit arrive recently with all our signs, sanitiser, sign-in forms, (and) check-in forms. “We wanted to get organised in the down time so as soon as cricket can go we minimise any risk of Covid coming through our club, especially for the parents, to give them peace of mind that we are doing everything to protect their kids and to protect their family. “It’s a chance to get everything right, and help protect the community.”

Pakenham Upper/Toomuc president Adam Tucker with club major sponsor, Brad Paton. Picture: SUPPLIED

They’re gone, but will certainly never be forgotten By Kooweerup Football Club life member Gary King A piece of local footballing and cricketing history succumbed to the jaws of a demolition excavator in early October when the Kooweerup Recreation Reserve change rooms were demolished to make way for a state of the art facility that will cater for the 21st century and the changing face of sport. The original rooms were built in 1964 and, over the past 56 years, many hours of volunteer labor went into adding toilets, showers, umpires and trainers’ rooms - plus a number of other additions that needed upgrading as modern sport has evolved. And what took 56 years to create became a pile of brick, concrete and steel after a short seven-hour attack from a demolition bucket. A number of former and present day players watched on as the huge Demon logo stood steadfastly, only to finally to admit defeat and become part of the history of the Kooweerup sporting landscape. The new facility, which is expected to be completed for the 2021 football season, will cater for the increasing number of players who have made the Demons their home club, ranging from the under-8s in the junior footy right through to the senior teams, plus the ever-increasing number of female players. There’s also a huge number of Auskickers who are itching to get back to training and playing the game they have all missed, due to the ‘lost season’ of 2020. The Kooweerup Cricket Club will also benefit greatly from the new facility, which pakenhamnews.starcommunity.com.au

The Kooweerup rooms in all their glory on game day. includes a gym, meeting rooms, and a community room. With the cricket club also experiencing an increase in junior and senior player numbers, both clubs - in addition to the general community - will be rightfully proud of the completed facilities. The Kooweerup netball clubrooms will also be demolished and replaced by a 21st century standard facility, which will also cater for the many netballers who rightfully deserve modern rooms. The social rooms are also receiving a complete internal facelift, due to a serious mould problem that developed when the rooms

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were locked down during the Covid-19 period. With no usage, the mould attacked the plaster, carpets and curtains in the rooms - hence the new fit out. A special thanks to Cardinia Shire councillor Ray Brown, Bass MP Jordan Crugnale, the Cardinia Shire, and a number of other State Government departments which all contributed to the funding to carry out the works. Along with the new football and cricket change rooms, the modern netball facilities, and the upgraded social rooms, local sport will further develop and will continue to be an important part of a vibrant Kooweerup community.

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A Beacy icon farewelled By sports editor Russell Bennett Jim Read was St Kilda through and through, but the 1966 premiership-winning wingman had the Tigers in his heart. And it was Beaconsfield’s 1974 premiership flag (from their era as the Tigers) that was draped over his coffin as his hearse did a lap of honour at the club’s Holm Park base last Tuesday. Read was just 76 when he suddenly passed away recently - leaving behind a legion of shattered admirers. In fact, due to the restrictions surrounding the Covid-19 pandemic, the vast majority of even Read’s closest family and friends were unable to be there to say their goodbyes at his funeral service. But - despite having to stay in their cars they more than made their presence felt at his lap of honour. Read played 76 games for St Kilda between 1962 and 1967 - including the losing 1965 grand final, and the history-making 1966 premiership. He spoke to the Pakenham Gazette earlier this year for a Rivalries Revisited story on the origins of ‘The Battle of the Creek’ - the famous story of Beaconsfield’s rivalry with Berwick. Read isn’t just arguably the most influential figure in Beaconsfield footy history, like fellow triple premiership coach Leigh Clifford he’s also had a profound impact on some of the biggest names who’ve starred in ‘The Battle of the Creek’ over the years. “I went to Beaconsfield to coach in 1972 I’d moved back after I’d been coaching Hamilton, and I’d worked with a guy who was on the committee at Beaconsfield and I coached there for about six years, gave it away for three, and was asked to go back and coach in 1980 and we were lucky enough to win the premiership,” he explained to the Gazette back in April.

The Beaconsfield faithful paid their respects to one of their icons, Jimmy Read. 218811 Pictures: STEWART CHAMBERS Read became a three-time premiership winning icon at Beaconsfield - including the 1974 decider as captain-coach. And looking back on 1980 being the only senior grand final match-up between Berwick and Beaconsfield so far, Read said that only served to make it even more special. “When I first coached Beaconsfield they’d

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might’ve only coached for one year. “On Facebook there were heaps of commiserations from guys I played footy with. “My old man coached me in under-13s and under-15s, and blokes I played with paid tribute to him. “He was a hard nut - he never backed away from a challenge, and if you weren’t going to have a crack, you wouldn’t get a game. It was the old school ‘kill or be killed’ kind of thing in a way. “He didn’t mince his words - you knew where you stood. The way he saw it was that if the players don’t respect you, they won’t play for you.” And one of Jimmy’s biggest legacies at Beaconsfield was that Glenn is the only one of his six sons who isn’t a St Kilda man. Why? “I just thought when I was growing up, the old man was coaching Beaconsfield and I went to the footy and they were the Tigers back in the day,” Glenn explained. “He rang me up a while ago - when Tom Lynch from Richmond was doing some silly things and was under a bit of scrutiny, and on AFL 360 Mark Robinson called him a douchebag and my old man rang me up about it. He was furious (laughs). “But he didn’t really care about me being a Tigers man. “We started having a slab on Richmond versus St Kilda games and I reckon it was 13 slabs before I finally got one - that’s probably why he didn’t care!” Jim Read is survived by his loving wife Anne; sons Jamie, Darren, David, Steve, Robert, and Glenn, and their extended families. Rest peacefully, Jimmy.

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call it ‘The Battle of the Bridge’ and they were just two little country towns in those days so there was a bit of a rivalry between the two they were great opponents,” he said. But Read was straight to the point about what he thought of Berwick back then. “Nobody liked Berwick!” he said with a laugh. “But they were a very good club and they won a couple of premierships under Darryl Nisbet, who was a great coach.” Almost fittingly, Read - like his great mate, Beaconsfield historian Lawrie Canning ultimately lived in Berwick. One of Read’s sons, Glenn, told the Star News this week just how instrumental Canning had been in organising the Holm Park send-off for his mentor, Jimmy. And Glenn also explained that his great mate, and Beaconsfield premiership player Kris Fletcher, also played a key role in organising the day alongside current footy club personnel. “The turnout was unbelievable, considering it was such short notice,” Glenn said. “When you can only get 10 at the funeral it was disappointing in that regard, but it was so nice to see the effort Fletch and the footy club went to - Lawrie and the boys went to a lot of effort to get the scoreboard up and running, and blow the siren for him.” Glenn said it became apparent just how many people his father had influenced. “It was across a lot of generations as well some guys played under the old man or were mates with him, and even the younger guys he might’ve coached in the under-17s later on in his career too,” he explained. “It was younger people too - players he

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Lawrie Canning, Kris Fletcher, and the Beaconsfield footy club were instrumental in organising the lap of honour at Holm Park last Tuesday. pakenhamnews.starcommunity.com.au

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