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Open day a warm success The first weekend of sunny weather in spring brought thousands of people out to the Officer CFA Open Day on Saturday 5 November.
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After more than 20 years, the ladies of the Pakenham Country Women’s Association (CWA) have decided to close the branch. This is the second time the branch has shut, after the group was reopened in 1999 after a 30-year break. Age and declining health are the main factors which have lead to the closure, current secretary Vicky Birch said. “There are 14 members, some of these have not been coming to meetings due to age and/ or ill health. Average attendance at monthly meetings has been 10 and recently some of our members indicated that they would not be renewing their membership for the coming year,” Ms Birch said. “Also, several office bearers who have been in the same position for the last three years indicated that they did not wish to continue as an office bearer.” A few members are moving to other branches in the wider area, while others are retiring from the organisation. Ms Birch said many people felt sad about the closure. “It’s been a difficult few years to do the fundraising, not only due to Covid-19 restrictions but some members are just not able to help and therefore it makes for a lot of pressure on the few that are able bodied,” she said. “I’m very sorry that we will not be able to continue to support the community.” In the CWA’s 23 years, members have collected goods for Pamper Packs, supported
two students through Years 10 to 12 inclusive from Pakenham Secondary College with a $300 scholarship each year, held fundraising functions for scleroderma, Hi-County Patrol of Uniting Church, Harold-Boud Award for two students to walk the Kokoda Track, supported the Pakenham Show’s Best Cooking Exhibit and second prize Youth Under 25 section at the Cardinia Art Show. They donated knitted and crocheted rugs to Millhaven Lodge, participated in the Pakenham Show including the Wally Wombat Trail which is now the Animal Adventure Trail, handing out choc chip biscuits one year and most recently apples. They helped with Devonshire Teas at the Cardinia Art Show and held stalls and sausage sizzles with funds being distributed between head office and local kindergartens, SES, fire brigades, 4C’s and Angel Flight. They even taught knitting at Pakenham Hills Primary School. A significant moment was when they lobbied the council to establish a CWA Garden at the back of the Pakenham Library. “That really only scratches the surface of what we have fundraised for,” Ms Birch said. She said the group had provided many women friendships and volunteering opportunities over the years. “I think the stumbling block is that people think they can’t join because they can’t bake or sew,” she said.
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Farewell to Pakenham CWA From page 1 “We tried to say, just come along anyway. “It’s about helping people, it’s that chance to make a difference. It was knowing that you’re doing something to help someone and raising those funds.” Notably, Pakenham CWA was led for some time by Carol Clay, who went missing in Victoria’s high country in 2020. Sadly, her remains were found in February 2022. Ms Clay was honoured by the CWA this year with a Women Walk the World event around Pakenham’s Lakeside Lake. This year, a special presentation was made at the Creative Arts Exhibition, run annually by the CWA West Gippsland Group, to the winner of the inaugural Carol Clay trophy, given to the exhibitor with the highest number of entries.
Hazel Green (Pakenham CWA) with four works in four crafts (Diamond Art, Crochet, Knitted and Acrylic).
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CWA members and Cardinia Shire representatives at the opening of the CWA garden at Pakenham Library.
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From left, Carol Clay’s family members Judy Spivak, Cindy, Emma Davies and Scarlett present awardee Dianne Divola the inaugural trophy with group president Joan Graham.
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Students welcome garden St Clare’s Primary School in Officer celebrated the official blessing and opening of the school’s new Jubilee Garden on Thursday 3 November. The local primary school received $20,000 from the Federal Government’s Planting Trees for the Queen’s Jubilee Program. The program supports community-based tree planting events across Australia to commemorate Her Majesty, the late Queen Elizabeth II. Director of catholic education for the Diocese of Sale Maria Kirkwood congratulated the school for developing the outdoor space. “It is wonderful to witness the development of St Clare’s Catholic Primary School since its opening in 2015 and to thank so many people for their passion and drive in making projects like this Jubilee Garden happen,” Ms Kirkwood said. “The excitement on the student’s faces today reflects their pride in showcasing their school to their community. This garden enhances the school grounds, increases biodiversity and provides another healthy outdoor area for students to enjoy and learn in.” St Patrick’s Parish Reverend Janeesh Jose blessed the native garden and outdoor learning space. Federal Latrobe MP Jason Wood and Ms Kirkwood unveiled the plaque to officially open the garden. St Clare’s Primary School principal Helen Staindl thanked all involved in the project for helping it to come to life. “The grant enabled the school to engage the expertise of landscape architects to create an exceptional garden space that will grow year in year out,” Ms Staindl said. “The garden features native trees and shrubs and is irrigated to ensure its longevity. We hope this new garden will in turn become a Jubilee Forest - creating a shaded space for students to play. “It has been a fantastic project to bring our school community together after COVID lockdowns and something that our staff and students can enjoy for years to come.”
St Clare’s Primary School’s new Jubilee Garden was officially opened on Thursday 3 November.
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Investigating ‘suspicious’ Officer South property fire Crews arrived to the scene to find a singlestorey rural property well alight. The scene was deemed under control at around 3.16am. Firefighters brought the fire under control and declared the scene safe by 6.10am. A spokesperson for Victoria Police said officers were investigating the fire. The investigation is ongoing.
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Police are investigating a suspicious fire in Officer South after an abandoned property burnt down in the early hours of Saturday 5 November. Following calls to Triple Zero (000), nine CFA units from Officer, Clyde, Pakenham, Tooradin and Beaconsfield fire brigades attended the Cardinia Road property, alongside FRV crews.
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Families meet for climate Families across the country are coming together to call on political leaders to commit to putting children first when making decisions, as the Australian Parents For Climate Action marks its National Month of Action. Local Casey Cardinia parents are holding a Play Fest family meet-up on Sunday 13 November at 10.30am at Deep Creek Eco Playspace 62 Cameron Way in Pakenham - and are hoping to bring local families together to show that the community wants urgent action on climate change. Parent of two, Christine Micah is helping to organise the event and said she hoped the event would show that the community wants to see ambitious climate action so our kids can thrive in a clean economy and environment. “Our kids’ future depends on how our political leaders respond to climate change now,” Christine said. “We want our political leaders to commit to making decisions in the best interest of our kids.” The Play Fest will be a positive, familyfriendly event open to all members of the community. “We know parents and grandparents across Casey and Cardinia care about climate change and the impact it will have on their kids’ lives, and we hope we can get that message out on Sunday,” Christine said. Many local families have already taken steps to reduce their climate footprint and transition to clean energy, and many more are trying to figure out how they can afford to make it work for their situation.
Christine Micah is organising a Play Fest meet-up to profile the need for urgent action on climate change. 279265 “We know that so much work needs to be done, but it’s fantastic to see such momentum growing across our community,” she said. “Parents around Australia are organising events for their local communities to bring
families together in a positive initiative to show their support for urgent action on climate for the sake of their kids’ futures,” Australian Parents for Climate Action’s national community organiser Laura Grufas said.
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“By drastically reducing our emissions and investing in renewable energy sources, we help create a future for our children where they will benefit from a strong, clean economy and a safer climate.”
Former minister Peter Reith dies following brave battle Former cabinet minister Peter Reith, who was seen as the “hard man” of the Howard government, has died in Melbourne aged 72. “It is with deep sadness that we confirm that following a brave battle with Alzheimer’s disease Peter Reith died peacefully on the afternoon of 8 November 2022,“ his family said in a tweet on Tuesday evening. Mr Reith held the seat of Flinders in the House of Representatives from 1982 to 1983 and from 1984 to 2001. He was the Liberal party’s deputy leader from 1990 to 1993 and served as a minister in the Howard government, having the portfolios of industrial relations, small business, employment and workplace relations and finally defence. Opposition Leader Peter Dutton paid tribute to Mr Reith as a “stalwart” of the Liberal Party whose political legacy was extensive. “He will be remembered most, however, for his fearlessness in the face of extreme union intimidation - especially by freeing up the waterfront to ensure Australia had a more
productive, forward-looking economy. “He was an architect of pivotal workplace reform which put the interests of employers and employees first” Mr Dutton said. As defence minister Mr Reith was heavily involved in the Children Overboard issue, which was widely seen as a cynical government ploy to demonise asylum seekers on the eve of the 2001 election. Mr Reith, with Prime Minister John Howard and Immigration Minister Philip Ruddock, set off a furore by saying - on navy advice - that children had been thrown off a leaky boat, apparently to force HMAS Adelaide to take them on board. It wasn’t true, as some in the navy quickly realised and reported. But the government, and particularly Mr Reith, made no attempt to correct the record until after the election a month later. After leaving politics Mr Reith served as a company director and political commentator. Mr Reith leaves his wife Kerrie, and four sons Paul, Simon, David and Robert.
Peter Reith, a former cabinet minister and Liberal Party deputy leader, has died aged 72.
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Showcasing a variety of art By Tyler Wright The Emerald Arts Society’s annual art exhibition was a massive success in 2022, with more than 230 entries - 75 being from artists aged under 20. Entrants under 20, under 15 and under 10 were able to enter into 14 categories, along with adults, including a new June Barnett still life category, showcasing work in acrylics, water colour, still life and photography. More than 100 people attended the exhibition’s official opening night on Friday 28 October. Emerald Arts Society president Glenn Hambleton said there was a lot more expressionism and abstract art in this year’s exhibition, a step away from more traditional-style paintings. “It was a lot more brighter, a lot more ex-
pressionism, a lot more abstract,” Glenn said. He added it was important to showcase the work of artists local to the Hills, and Melbourne, after the pandemic shut shown galleries and exhibitions across Victoria throughout the past two years. “What a great opportunity for kids to be brave enough to put themselves out there, and put a painting or a photo or whatever it might be out there, and have it critiqued and then be told that it’s a wonderful piece of art. “I think the arts is a very critical factor of community - one of the main threads for the community to be together.” The Emerald Art Society’s annual exhibition closed on Tuesday 1 November, with some artists even able to sell their pieces. “There was a couple [of artists] from New South Wales...we are trying to make it a bit more national,” Hambleton said.
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A driver was found to be over the limit after she was intercepted by police in Berwick early on Saturday 5 November, before being caught behind the wheel again a short time later. Greater Dandenong Highway Patrol intercepted the 2020 Volvo XC40 on Nixon Drive about 2.15am. The driver, a 34-year-old woman from Officer, returned an evidentiary breath test of 0.09. Her license was cancelled and she was disqualified from driving for six months. It is alleged the woman was then seen driving out of Nixon Drive a short time later by the same police members. Her licence was immediately suspended.
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Casey Cardinia for Refugees (CCR), along with hundreds of refugees and their supporters, gathered outside the State Library of Victoria on Saturday 5 November to demand permanent visas for refugees on temporary and bridging visas. Despair in refugee communities is reaching boiling point, as Labor’s budget last week did not address any of the election promises regarding refugees, the group said. Those promises include abolishing the Coalition’s “fast track” system which denied protection to about 10,000 people who are living in an anxious limbo, and granting permanent visas to refugees on temporary visas (TPVs and SHEVs, 19,000), the group said. “For 10 years, these 31,000 people have led precarious existence on temporary visas that have had to be renewed; they have struggled to find permanent jobs, been denied family reunion and denied even the right to travel and access to tertiary education,” Lucy Honan from the Refugee Action Collective said. “Thousands are destitute with no access to income support and others with no right to work.” Labor has promised to scrap the fast track system, but there is no commitment to review the rejected cases, according to CCR. Afghans who were refused a protection visa on the false basis that Kabul was safe are still
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Hundreds attended the rally on Saturday 5 November. 307135 on “removal pending” bridging visas, or on expired bridging visas with no income support and no right to work, CCL said. Rally attendee Roman, a refugee who was detained on Nauru, said his experiences in Nauru cause him to suffer nightmares. “Stop the unjust policy by giving us our freedom back,” he said. “It took only two days to introduce temporary visas, but is taking months to reverse,” fellow attendee Irfan Ali said.
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“Refugees have been isolated because to comply with SHEV conditions they have been sent to the countryside for years. Travel restrictions have led to separation of parents, kids and partners.” October’s Federal Budget included $20 million for the Adult Migrant English Program to increase case management support for students and access to flexible delivery options and $42.2 million over two years to increase visa processing in the Department of Home Affairs. pakenhamnews.starcommunity.com.au
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Merinda Park toilet trouble By Marcus Uhe Animal Justice Party candidate for Cranbourne Gwynne Brennan has declared she will advocate for better facilities for public transport users in order to increase patronage on the network, including the construction of accessible toilets at Merinda Park train station. Concerns over a lack of facilities at the station were raised by a commuter at the recent Metropolitan Transport Forum hosted by the City of Casey on 18 October. “Having access to toilets is a human right,” Ms Brennan said. “I will advocate for the building of accessible toilets at Merinda Park Station. “Consideration should also be given to providing facilities for people with high support needs who cannot use standard accessible toilets.” A better network with better facilities will reduce the reliance on private vehicles, providing benefits for the environment, according her party. The new station at Merinda Park was opened in February, with improved lighting and CCTV, a waiting room and an underpass that provides a safer connection for pedestrians to cross the rail line, Level Crossing Removal Project Program director, Steve Brown said. City of Casey chair of administrators Noelene Duff said the council was “disappointed” accessible toilets were not installed at the station as part of its upgrade, having advocated for them since 2020. “In July this year, we renewed our call to the State Government for accessible toilet facilities to be delivered at Merinda Park Station as a priority and without delay,” Ms Duff said. “Council was advised that toilets haven’t been provided at this location because it is an unstaffed local station.
The Merinda Park Station upgrade was completed in February 2022 but was built without accessible bathroom facilities. Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS “Local residents, commuters, families with children and those with disabilities deserve access to these basic amenities at their local station.” Ms Duff said the installation of accessible
toilet facilities is a “simple and achievable solution” that would result in significant benefits to the local community. “The City of Casey will continue to advocate on behalf of the local community for ac-
cessible public toilets at this station.” Cranbourne MP Pauline Richards, Cranbourne Liberal candidate Jagdeep Singh and Cranbourne Greens Candidate Kiran Vempati were contacted for comment.
Council listening to locals By Marcus Uhe Comprehensive feedback from the Coastal Villages community has seen the City of Casey abandon a proposal to close vehicular access to a pair of laneways in Tooradin. Tooradin residents were contacted by the council in August, seeking feedback on a proposal to declare laneways 7I - between Foreshore Road and Mickle Street - and 14I - connecting Mickle Street and Lyall Street pedestrian and cyclist use only, following a safety assessment and subsequent recommendation by council officers. Under the proposal, removable bollards were to be installed to enable emergency services to access to lanes. “Council had proposed closing the laneway to vehicles in response to resident safety concerns raised in May 2022,” manager city and asset planning, Keri New said.
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Tell us a fun fact about yourself! I love playing basketball. Who is the best person you’ve worked with and why? Calvin Bell. Very interesting person and friend. What would your last meal be? Spaghetti bolognese.
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What is your most memorable moment? Winning best in show at the great art show. What event past or present would you like to witness? Building of the great pyramid. Which three guests, dead or alive, would you invite to dinner? Tutankhamen, Jacob Bellet (my first fleet ancestor) and Michael Jordan. What are you currently listening to, watching or reading? Night of the Dragon trilogy. If you had to compete on MasterChef, what dish would you cook? Roast chicken. What were you like as a kid? I was a tomboy. What was your first job? Sewing lace on handkerchiefs. What are the three most used apps on your phone? Email, Samsung music and Weatherzone.
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Flooding shuts off access By Eleanor Wilson On Sunday 5 November, Narre Warren’s Acia celebrated her fourth birthday at home with mum Aleisha Spencer. But just days before, the pair was walking through floodwater to retrieve clean clothes from their home, after heavy rain caused floodwater to block the only access to the estate they live in. On Thursday 27 October, rainfall flooded a section of Centre Road, near Deblin Drive in Narre Warren - the only intersection that provides access to Casey Green Estate. Up until Saturday 5 November, a section of the road remained logged by 200mm of floodwater, leading Casey Council to raise the issue with Melbourne Water as a matter of urgency. While the road was not closed to traffic, Ms Spencer said it became too dangerous to continue travelling through the flooded road with her young daughter. “I drive a sports model type of car and unfortunately my car became damaged after driving through this water to get myself and my three year old daughter home on Friday,” Ms Spencer said. “I was stuck in the house all weekend as we could not drive through the water.” Research conducted by the University of New South Wales demonstrates that as little as 15cm (150mm) of water is enough for a small vehicle to start to float. From Monday 31 October to Saturday 5 November, the young family resorted to staying with family and friends. “I am now staying at different houses each night with a three year old, who is now very confused and upset that she can’t go home and have all her toys and her usual routine,” Ms Spencer told Star News on Friday 4 November. “I am running out of clothes for work and to be honest it is becoming very stressful not
A truck drives through floodwater on Centre Road, Narre Warren. Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS being able to get home.” Ms Spencer said she called Casey Council three times requesting the water to be drained in order for her to gain access to her property, but she was told it would pose a risk to flooding on nearby roads. “Council came and put in a water level measure but that is all,” she said. “They can pump [the water] into a truck, even if they can’t pump it into the wetlands.” City of Casey city and asset planning manager Keri New said pumping the water has been considered, but said it would have minimal effects as the high water levels in the Melbourne Water Hallam Valley Contour Drain will allow water to flow back in. The road has a strong history of flooding
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during heavy rainfall and was also impacted by floodwaters when rain lashed the state on 14 October. Ms New said the council is monitoring the flooding on Centre Road, which was “a consequence of unprecedented water levels in Melbourne Water’s Hallam Valley Contour Drain“. “With the support of a specialist consultant, we have identified some mitigation options that Melbourne Water could implement to reduce the potential flooding of Centre Road and are awaiting a response from Melbourne Water.” The council has also come under fire from local residents for approving the Casey Green Estate development when it is located in a flood prone area.
“It’s a complete design fault. They’ve built it on a floodplain with no design thought for an emergency. It’s so dangerous,” Ms Spencer said. “I feel the council are being negligent, because this is a safety issue.“ The Casey Greens development was approved based on the best available information and flood modelling at the time, Ms New said. “More recent flood modelling is indicating higher flood levels in the Melbourne Water Hallam Valley Contour Drain when compared to any previous modelling,” Ms New said. “Council is continuing to investigate options to reduce flooding impacts in the future.”
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Provenance pays tribute By Marcus Uhe The Provenance Artists group in Casey has prepared a series of artworks to honour the contributions of those involved in the war in Afghanistan. The breathtaking pieces depict both Australian soldiers, and Afghan refugees who have migrated to Australia, set in stunning backdrops showcasing the landscape of Afghanistan. Rather than depicting the brutality, conflict and hardships of war, the images endeavour to show the humanitarian side of those who were there at the time, such as engaging with locals in the villages, or beautiful portraits of veterans displaying their service medals. Calvin Bell from Provenance said it was important to highlight the positive contributions that soldiers made. It’s the fourth time the group has undertaken a similar project, having produced some moving pieces reflecting on Vietnam veterans, which were donated to the National Vietnam Veterans Museum on Phillip Island, in 2021. “I believe that the press have been negative,” Mr Bell said. “They only report when a solider has done the wrong thing and made a mistake. We’ve done the opposite. “We’ve painted 20 paintings of them looking after the villages, helping them and doing all sorts of things and we’re honouring the soldiers.” He said the project was well-received by veterans and those who participated. “The soldiers that have been here have just been so emotional that we’re doing this. Instead of giving them a grump in the newspaper about what they’ve done wrong, they’re just so excited.” One such veteran who played a key role in the project was Chris May, born and raised in Berwick, who served two terms in Afghanistan in 2009 and 2011.
Calvin Bell (left) with Deborah Polman and her painting of Chris May. 306546 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS Mr May provided photographs that served as the backdrop for many of the images, taken during his tours of duty, and also sat for a portrait. He said he appreciated the recognition and the sentiment from Mr Bell and the artists. “It’s nice that there are people there who want to change public perception around the war in Afghanistan,” Mr May said. “Up to and including recent evacuation efforts, there was still Australian boots on the ground and our contribution was also about mentoring and the evacuation of refugees and people affected by the war. “People forget that one of the key tenants of being an Aussie soldier is that we’re compassionate. If you’re going to step foot in someone
else’s country, you have to respect customs and traditions and show respect. “I definitely engaged with more of the community in speech, such as interactions with kids, than I did with the Taliban. We weren’t actively seeking combat, we were providing security for locals.” He said he had never sat for a portrait before, but enjoyed the experience as the artists got to know their backstory and attempted to embed it in their artwork. “There’s some really great paintings they’ve done where artists can capture someone’s memories,” Mr May said. “I have seen some of the artwork and I thought it was amazing how they’ve done it. I’ve seen the Vietnam ones in Phillip Island but
I think with Afghanistan being more recent, they’ve captured both Afghans and Veterans really well with the beautiful unique landscape of Afghanistan in the background.” Deborah Polman was tasked with the big responsibility of depicting Mr May, and said she had really enjoyed the opportunity. “It was interesting meeting Chris and finding out what his experiences were like in Afghanistan,” Ms Polman said. “I like doing all the details in the paintings, so I thought it was wonderful.” Not to be forgotten were the contributions of Afghans who assisted the armed forces during their tours. Bassir Qadiri, founder and chief executive of the Bahktar Community Organisation, worked in a restaurant that catered for soldiers in 2004 and 2005, and providing interpretative services, before moving overseas to pursue work and study opportunities. “The soldiers, they did a great job to provide support to Afghan people who were experiencing war and violence,” Mr Qadiri said. “They put their life at risk to support people.” Mr Bell tasked him with finding some fellow Afghans in Melbourne who were involved with the war in similar roles to him. He said it was an opportunity he relished being involved in. “When [Calvin] told me about the idea of the Afghans who contributed, I thought it was amazing,” Mr Qadiri said. “I said to him that I wanted to be part of it. “The paintings are amazing. (Photos of) most of them have been sent to me but they’re amazing. I’m very positive that this will make a huge impact on the community and everyone will love it.” Mr Qadiri’s portrait features him in a striking blue and green jacket, with the City of Kabul over his right shoulder and his late Father over his left.
Local Remembrance Day services on 11 November Remembrance Day is upon us once again. Residents will have the opportunity to honour members of the armed forces who died in the line of duty in the following locations. Berwick RSL A service will be held at the memorial site, High Street, Berwick. Assemble at 10.30am for a 10.45am start. Cockatoo RSL A Remembrance Day service will be held at 10.15am. There will also be a brass band performance followed by a minute’s silence at 11am. After the service and brass band performancem there will be a morning
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Cargo’s adventures go on By Eleanor Wilson For Akoonah Park Men’s Shed committee member Paul Dekmetzian, the biggest challenge in writing a series of 12 children’s books is “making the next book as good as the last”. Mr Dekmetzian is working on the fourth installment of The Adventures of Cargo the Army Truck, after finishing off books two and three in recent months. The books follow the true story of Cargo, a 2.5 ton 4 x 4 cargo truck with a rich history of local service in the Australian Army from the mid ’60s to the mid ’80s. But Cargo’s work during its retirement days has been equally significant. Purchased by William Baird OAM in 1984, the truck spent 15 years servicing the remote New South Wales communities of Hay and Ivanhoe, where standard cars and trucks struggled to traverse the unsealed, muddy roads. Together, Mr Baird and Cargo carried food, mail and essential supplies to the isolated communities, who would otherwise be stuck without service for weeks at a time, according to Mr Dekmetzian. An Army Reserve Veteran and Victorian Military Vehicle Corp (VMVC) member, Mr Dekmetzian purchased and restored the truck in 2014, and still drives it to this day. “When I bought the truck from Hay it had been on the market for several months and there was some controversy in the community as to what they should do with it because it was a historical truck for the community,” he said. “I’m mindful that the people of Hay will read these books and it will resonate with them as well, so I’m trying to meet my duty to convey the story to the little ones.” The second installment of The Adventures
of Cargo the Army Truck, named The Long and Muddy Road, is “a little bit dark”, he said. “There are darker colours involved and that is to demonstrate the difficulties of servicing remote communities,” he said. “I’m keen for [the readers] to think about it, as to what happens in remote communities, who goes out to these frontiers and who services them, how the doctors work.” “I’m interested in igniting a little bit of understanding and thinking in the kids on concepts... to start them off on a new critical thinking path.” Book three of the 12-piece series, called Cargo is Ready To Go, marks Cargo’s breakout story, where the truck “starts being himself”. “You’ve got images of girls and boys playing footy, of a dad fishing and people at the beach,” Mr Dekmetzian said. “I’m hoping there’s an interaction between the reader and the child and the child comes back and says… I don’t know what this means. Can you check it?” The Beaconsfield resident said he hopes the children’s books can serve as a boost of happiness for kids. “It’s a story I’ve come across that has grabbed me more than anything you could imagine and I’ve gotten a great deal out of it,” he said. “These days I think that people are struggling a little bit, we’re all getting over Covid, we’ve all had our difficulties. “I think people need some inspirational things to think about to bring happiness. And that’s why I decided to go with children’s books.” The Adventures of Cargo the Army Truck series is available for purchase on Amazon at bit.ly/3UoZv2I
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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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WHAT’S ON Lifestyle Officer Christmas Market Gifts, cakes, sausage sizzle, devonshire tea and raffles - all stalls homemade, home-baked and home-grown with a visit from Santa at 11am. Saturday 26 November at Lifestyle Officer 114 Rix Road, 9am to 1pm.
Walk 4 Brain Cancer Brooklyn Chaffey has organised a walk to aid in the research of brain cancer as well as to pay tribute to those that have lost their battle and those still fighting. Lakeside Lake, Sunday 27 November at 10am.
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The 2022 Night Rides Festival is coming to Akoonah Park Berwick this weekend. Bring the family along to see some of the best rides in town, grab some quality grub at one of 20-plus food trucks, have a cheeky drink at one of the open-air bars whilst enjoying live music, vendors, kids attractions and more! Saturday 12 November, 4pm to 10pm.
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Come behind the scenes on our open day. See a road rescue demonstration, learn how to stay safe before, during and after storms, find out what we do and what’s it’s like to be a volunteer, kids can have a photo in a rescue truck, there’s a sausage sizzle and lots more. Saturday 19 November 11am to 3pm at 780 Princes Highway, Pakenham.
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Tooradin Craft Bazaar Amazing array of donated crafts and gifts are arriving daily and a huge display of wonderful items, all donated, will fill the stalls for sale at bargain prices as usual. There will be a designated food and refreshment area, including a marquee with seating for our shoppers. This day will offer a unique and wonderful shopping experience for all! We look forward to sharing a great day with the community and shoppers seeking terrific Christmas gifts, cakes and puddings. Don’t miss this event! Saturday 19 November 9am - 3pm at the Tooradin Public Hall, Station Street, Tooradin.
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Multicultural Senior Citizens Groups Are you a senior citizen from a Greek, Italian or Hungarian background? Would you like to meet, socialise and talk with other seniors from your background? Would you like to make new friends? At the John Pandazopoulos Public Hall at 76 Power Road, Doveton, the Berwick and District Greek Club meets on Mondays from 10am. To find out more, call John on 0413 411 220. The Italian Corona Seniors Club meets at the same address on Tuesdays from 10am. For more information, call Francesca on 0411 295 792. The Hungarian Seniors Seniors Group meets at the same address, on Wednesdays from 10am. To find out more, call Julius on 9544 9094. These Seniors Groups and others at the hall will
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World Superbikes are back The MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship, Grand Ridge Brewery Australian Round returns to Phillip Island this 18 to 20 November to conclude a memorable and classic 2022 season. In a season that has been dramatic and thrilling as ever, with non-stop head-to-head battles all season, our spectators are in for a treat to soak up the adrenaline from the picturesque Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit this November.
While the racing will be fierce, there will also be plenty of chances to enjoy activities in the paddock as well as the surrounding areas. All three-day general admission ticket holders receive unrivalled access to the WorldSBK Paddock, giving you unrivalled access all weekend! Get yourself a front row seat to The Paddock Show, giving you hours of non-stop entertainment in the heart of the pits that also includes commentary from the on-track action, giving you a unique perspective of watching the races,
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Stepping up for charity This November, Australians can join the fight against Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes by including a pack of Flavorite tomatoes or capsicums in their weekly shop at Coles during Maddie’s Month. The Riewoldt family founded Maddie Riewoldt’s Vision in June 2015 following the tragic death of Maddie Riewoldt from Bone Marrow Failure Syndrome. Now in its seventh year, Australia’s largest glasshouse grower of fresh fruit and vegetables, Flavorite, based in Warragul, will aim to raise $100,000 for Maddie Riewoldt’s Vision to invest in Bone Marrow Failure Syndrome research and help save lives and support families living with Bone Marrow Failure. Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes is a collection of medical conditions where bone marrow - the body’s blood-making factory – functions improperly or stops working. Tragically, 50 per cent of people diagnosed with Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes will die from the disease, while approximately 15 per cent will develop cancerous patterns and thousands more are living with ongoing treatment-related health issues. Ex-AFL footballer and media personality Nick Riewoldt, Maddie’s big brother and co-founder of Maddie Riewoldt’s Vision, said the support from Flavorite and Coles will raise funds to help patients and their families. “The much-needed funds raised during Maddie’s Month will help discovery work for Bone Marrow Failure patients in Australia and around the world,” he said. The Maddie’s Month campaign was created by Flavorite co-founder Mark Millis, who personally battled blood cancer and understood the need for medical research to find more effective treatments. Sadly, Mark lost his battle with blood cancer in 2019, but his family proudly continue his legacy.
Flavorite’s Chris Millis with Maddie’s big brother Nick Riewoldt. Since 2016, the partnership between Coles, Flavorite and Maddie Riewoldt’s Vision has raised $600,000 for research, which has
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New facilities at St Paul’s St Paul’s Anglican Grammar School recently celebrated the construction of new facilities at its Warragul Campus with an official opening and dedication to the Junior School’s new Administration/Classroom Building and the refurbishment of the Early Learning Centre. The Right Reverend Dr Richard Treloar (Anglican Bishop of Gippsland) performed the dedication of both the new Learning and Administration Centre and Early Learning Centre Extension, which are the latest additions to the St Paul’s Warragul Junior School. The new Learning and Administration Centre building incorporates five classrooms, smaller break-out rooms, student services, the new administration/reception area, as well as staffroom and toilet amenities. This building
was made possible by a grant under the 20192020 Victorian Government Non-Government Schools Capital Fund for an amount of $2m. A refurbishment of the former administration building enabled the facilities at the Warragul Campus Early Learning Centre to be expanded. This was made possible by a capital grant of $600,000 from the Victorian Government. Despite many challenges experienced during the construction period due to the impact of COVID-19, the school was fortunate to have the building completed for the 2022 school year. The official proceedings were attended by members of the school board, community members and students and staff.
Officially opening the St Paul’s Warragul Junior School Learning and Administration and Early Learning Centre Extension and unveiling of the plaques are Cameron Herbert (St Paul’s Principal), The Right Reverend Dr Richard Treloar (Anglican Bishop of Gippsland) and Darren Jennings (School Board Chair).
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The Right Reverend Dr Richard Treloar (Anglican Bishop of Gippsland) performing the dedication for the new Learning and Administration Centre.
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Sparks fly and bowlers pry By David Nagel Fireworks were crackling at Kooweerup on Saturday but a more sedate return to two-day cricket was taking place in the remaining three matches of the Casey Cardinia Premier Division. Kooweerup skipper Luke McMaster (193) produced a once-in-a-lifetime performance, turning his debut day of captaincy into the most memorable outing of his young and blossoming career. McMaster faced just 208 balls, struck 24 boundaries, and hauled five balls over the ropes as the Demons propelled to a massive total of 321 in their first two-day outing in twoand-a-half years against Clyde. McMaster and Chris Bright (35) put on 72 for the first wicket, before the 23-year-old rolled on relentlessly. He took on the best of Daniel Lever (4/61 off 25) and Suchin Herath (3/43 off 7.4) to share in significant partnerships of 52 with Ayden Mills (21) and 83 with Cody Miller (15), before rounding out his masterpiece with a 61-run union with Paul Bright (26). Lever was a clear top-pick for the Cougars, who will need not out batter Michael Vandort to make a massive score if the visitors are to be a chance. Team of the Year incumbent Jason Hameeteman will also need to fire, while the experience of John Simpson, and fireworks from Brett Reid and Kane Avard, will also need to be monitored closely by the Demons. McMaster will be a key figure with the ball, with Zak Banks, Matt Bright and Ayden Mills providing enough variation to keep the Cougars under wraps. On any other day Pakenham (0/24) skipper Dale Tormey would be the headline performer, snaring 6/37 from 19.4 magnificent overs to lead his top-of-the-table Lions into a powerful position against near-neighbour Officer (163). Ash Smith (3) won the toss for the Bullants and elected to wield first on a terrific day for batting. The visitors had some early momentum too, with Jaswinder Gill (27) and Chath Imbulagoda (42) showing some early resistance, before the wheels feel off through the middle order. The Bullants were in a strong building position at 2/63, but were soon in a world of trouble as Tormey ran riot. He had Smith caught behind by Elston, the first of four for the pair in a Lille-Marsh type performance, before Nick McLennan (5) lost his patience and skied one to Jason Williams. Imbulagoda then edged Tormey through to Elston, and when Aidan Pipicelli (2) suc-
Pakenham captain Dale Tormey picked up six wickets for the Lions against Officer. 306605 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS cumbed to the supreme line and length of James Close (1/14 off 9) the Bullants had fallen to 6/81, having lost 4/18. Tormey adjusted quickly to the two-day format, with the Lions impressive with their late push to squeeze in overs prior to the 3.20pm deadline. Tormey, Close, Williams and youngster Jordan Seers all pushed through their overs, while the rush between overs was most impressive. Taj Beddows (51) and keeper Nick Whitelaw (24) did enough to ensure the Lions will need to be on their game this week…but Tormey and co clearly reigned supreme on day-one. The Lions leader claimed the final three wickets of the innings, with Whitelaw, Leigh Boyle and Cooper Pursell becoming pegs in his six-wicket haul. The in-form Jack An-
ning (13 not out) and returning opener Chris Smith (6 not out) then repelled a vibrant Bullants’ outfit for seven overs, leaving the home side 0/24 and in prime position for a conquest this Saturday. Tooradin (0/8) made some key breakthroughs early and never let Carlisle Park (153) off the hook on a good day for the reigning champions at Rutter Park. The key cogs of the Seagulls bowling outfit were all working in fine order. Kallan Braid-Ball (2/34 off 13.3) trapped Dave Nutting (2) in front, before Russ Lehman (1/33 off 16) had Ben Perry (1) caught in the slips by Cal O’Hare to have the Vikings in all sorts at 2/3. Ethan Davies (18) and Shalika Karunanayake (22) then weathered the early storm,
before O’Hare unleashed his breakthroughinstigator Brad Butler (2/21 off 14). Butler’s pace has often caused opposition headaches, but his propensity for bowling erratic has sometimes come at expense. He made his breakthroughs as usual on the weekend, but his economy rate of 1.5 runs per over is a factor that will delight O’Hare as he learns to trust his strike-force in two-day cricket. Even set batters never seem settled when O’Hare throws Butler the ball, which is a great bonus for the skipper in the longer form of the game. The Vikings rallied somewhat through the middle overs, with skipper Teddy Fonseka (51 not out), Videsh Dassanayake (21) and Senal De Silva (18) all keeping the Gulls at bay, before another key piece of the Seagulls’ bowling attack made his mark. Josh Lownds (3/14 off 12) just did what Josh Lownds does best, tying up the opposition with his accurate darts. Lownds bowled five maidens in his spell, which came at limited cost. Lownds (2 not out) and Tom Hussey (4 not out) will be licking their lips this week with 80 overs stacked before them. Cardinia’s young opening bowler Josh Grogan looks set for a season of consolidation after producing a fantastic bowling display against Merinda Park (174) at Heatherbrae Reserve. Grogan had only played a handful of senior games heading into this season, but looks set to lock down a position in the first XI after claiming 4/29 from 17.4 overs. Stand-in skipper Nathan Volpe won the toss and sent the Cobras in, and threw Grogan and Dean Henwood (1-19 off 16) the new rock. Both bowlers never let him down, going at a combined rate of 1.5 per over throughout the course of the afternoon. Off-spinner Trav Wheller (3/72 off 24) was another to show his class and looks set to relish the return of two-day cricket. Only the Cobras’ best batter of the last decade, Dan McCalman (70), and Kim Bentick (49 not out) showed any level of commitment for the visitors. Liam Bertrand (14) and Josh Phillips (10) were the only other players to sneak their way into double figures. The Bulls should get through this week, but this one could be evenly balanced with skipper Jake Prosser serving a one-game suspension. Players like Alex Nooy, Bradey Welsh and Morteza Ali will need to, quite literally, take the Bull by the horns and guide their team to victory.
Photo Man paints a pretty picture in Topgun upset By Gerard Guthrie Photo Man completed an incredible Topgun double for reserves with an upset all-the-way victory in the $233,250 Group 1 Sportsbet Topgun (525m) at The Meadows on Saturday night. Trained by cousins Gavin Clifton and David McKenzie at Tynong North in Gippsland, Photo Man was selected as first reserve for the Topgun and was elevated into the field on Wednesday following the scratchings of interstaters Goods Odds Cash and Orchestrate. McKenzie’s father Neil is a life member of the Nar Nar Goon Football Club. Earlier on the opening night of the inaugural Sportsbet Dream Chasers Festival, first reserve Moraine Suzie stormed home to take out the G1 Topgun Stayers (730m). Gaining a start from Box 8, Photo Man was a $20.20 outsider in the invitational sprint, with superstar Wow She’s Fast $2.50 favourite, despite an awkward Box 5 draw. Having his first start since running third in the G1 Adelaide Cup on October 7, Photo Man showed great speed to cross the handpicked field from the outside alley and he scooted clear in the back straight, as headline act Wow She’s Fast was shuffled back to the 18 STAR NEWS
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Brilliant Bailey grabs 9/14 By Jonty Ralphsmith A hat-trick, nine wickets and free Saturday night drinks. Not a bad afternoon’s work for NNG/ Maryknoll quick Ash Bailey on an overcast, humid day in the Marygoons C Grade clash with Cardinia. A tall bowler who gets steep bounce and shape on the ball, he made a mess of Cardinia’s batting line-up as they were skittled for just 43. Only Craig Boswell (21) passed 10 for the hosts and just one other player got more than four. It happened in a rush for Bailey, as he claimed his first wicket with a scoop to midwicket and then had Andrew Ciantar play and miss as he swung the ball around corners. Thereafter, it was a case of rinse and repeat as Ciantar, Jackson Adlam and Ryley Watts were all bowled through the gate and victims of Bailey’s first hat-trick and four-wicket maiden. At that stage, Cardinia was 4/7 and would soon be 5/7. “I was just thinking ‘bowl it in the same spot’,” Bailey said reflecting on the hat-trick ball. “Keep hitting the same spot and let the ball do the work. “I think I’ve bowled better before, it was just bowling at the stumps, but in myself I feel I have bowled better spells than this one.
Ash Bailey claimed the enviable figures of 9/14 on the weekend. 164740 “When I go out there, my goal is to keep the batters to minimal runs and bowl as many maidens as I can. “I’m not really fussed if I get a wicket.” Bailey is a well-respected club figure and previously claimed 8/49 in 2018-19 and 7/24 in 2016-17. Five of his wickets were bowled and four were caught as he bamboozled some batters and had others skying it as they swiped across the line.
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He had a regulation ring field with two slips. “I was getting a fair bit of shape – pitching on leg and the ones that were bowled were hitting the off stump, and the others were missing the off stump,” he said. After claiming the first six wickets, there were thoughts he could run through the order, but fellow opening bowler Ryon Tocknell claimed the seventh wicket, Lachlan Boswell, putting paid to those thoughts. Bailey finished with figures of 9/14 off his
12 overs including six maidens, as he bowled a straight spell from start to finish as Cardinia’s innings was finished inside 24 overs. “The boys got stuck into (Ryon) on the field when he got his wicket,” Bailey recalled. There was a sense of fear factor about Bailey’s bowling given the damage he was doing. “I was even told to slow down a little bit to give them a little bit more time to get ready, one of the (Cardinia) guys said that to me. “Now I think about it, it’s a big achievement, something I haven’t done before. “I’m happy with my performance, there were some celebrations, I didn’t have to buy a drink at the club afterwards!” But he says the performance won’t result in a promotion back to the Marygoon’s ‘ones’. After playing the first two games in the firsts and failing to capture a wicket, the club took the long-term approach and gave young Wil Taylor a run, a decision Bailey, the first’s bowling coach, supported. “I’m happy to stay down and work my way back up there,” Bailey said. “I would rather see Will stay in the ‘ones’, he needs it more than I do and he adds a bit more life to the side (in the field). “I’m nearly 40 and looking to start playing for fun now.” Opener Lakhvir Sekhon (41) and Brandon Interlandi (37 not out) then helped the Marygoons to 2/111 at stumps.
Creative with Calisthenics By David Nagel Feeling creative and want a welcoming all-inclusive environment that fosters participation and a healthy active lifestyle? If so, then Aria Calisthenics might just be the place for you. Since 2015, Aria Calisthenics has opened its doors to females as young as 18 months old; all the way through to ladies in their mid-50s, all developing skills that build self-confidence that translate to everyday life. When Karyn Frenken and Gwenyth Martens opened their doors, seven years ago, they had a very simple philosophy in mind. It’s one that Jayde Frenken - committee member, performer and coach at Aria – was keen to point out. “Everyone will be made to feel welcome, people of all abilities, disabilities, and skills,” Jayde explained. “There’s something there for everyone. “We go to competitions every year, so the competitive element is available if that’s what people enjoy, or you can simply learn and progress if that’s what makes you feel comfortable. “Whether you’re a beginner, or done dance or calisthenics before, or whether you’re super-flexible, or can’t touch your toes, there’s something for everyone. “If people have disabilities or something that affects other sports, calisthenics has the variety that other styles of dance can’t provide. “Instead of going to six different classes to learn six different styles of dance, you can come to one class and learn it all. “It’s a supportive and friendly environment and we pride ourselves on making sure everyone can achieve their best.” There are seven classes available at Aria that learn six routines, including marching, clubs, free-arm, rods, aesthetics and a sixth item that ranges in sphere from singing and dancing to
acting routines. The seven classes include Little Stars (Ages 18 months to 5), Tinies (3 to 7), Sub-Juniors (8 to 10), Juniors (11 to 13), Intermediates (14 to 17), Seniors (16 and over) and Masters (26+). The tiered structure allows for some solid friendships to be formed. “As you work your way through you generally stay with your team, which builds strong friendships that last the test of time,” Jayde said. “We have end-of-year concerts, where every team from the club performs, and we have camps from subbies to seniors, which is great for team building, in April each year. “Calisthenics helps with flexibility and strength, and helps children and ladies develop their fitness in a safe and body-focussed way. “We’re not out to push people to do 100-kilo squats.” Aria Calisthenics has rebounded well from Covid, but would love to see some fresh faces join their creative environment. “We’re always looking for more,” Jayde said. “This year we had approximately 80 fullyear members, in competition teams, and with our recreation classes that pushes the number up to 90. “Pre-Covid we had 110 members, which is a slight loss, but the retention rate has been good compared to a lot of other clubs and sports.” Aria is a not-for-profit club run by volunteers, including coaches, committee members and the Principal Coaches Karyn Frenken and Gwenyth Martens. All funds paid by families, donated or sponsorship/grants, go straight back into the club, improving facilities and equipment. People interested in joining Aria Calisthenics can find out more via social media, Facebook or Instagram, or go to their website… ariacalisthenics.com
Aria Intermediates at their Northern District competition after their Rhythmic Aesthetics routine. pakenhamnews.starcommunity.com.au
Morwell’s Wayne Logue in action, a former winner at the Drouin track. Pictures: NAPIER PHOTOGRAPHY LOUISE NORMAN-NAPIER
Wingless Sprints the headline act at Drouin By Dean Thompson After two attempts to hold a race meeting have been curtailed by weather, West Gippsland motorsport fans are hoping it can be third time lucky this Saturday at Drouin Speedway. The two headline events will be round one of the Wingless Sprints Gippsland Series and the Standard Saloon ‘Sally Memorial’. They will be supported strongly by local stars in Ladies Junior Standard Saloons, and the Junior 1200cc Sedans. Wingless Sprint entries include drivers from right across Gippsland, along with some welcome travellers from out of town. Wayne Logue and his father Peter (Morwell) are two drivers with a rich racing history, with Wayne having been a winner in the past few seasons at the Drouin Speedway track. The six-cylinder open-wheel class get around Drouin Speedway with plenty of sideways thrills, and round one of the Gippsland Series will be a tipster’s nightmare with the talent on offer. Co-main eventing the day is the ‘Sally Memorial’ for Standard Saloons, a now popular annual event for the Standard Saloon class made up of mostly Ford Falcons and Holden Commodore’s.
Jack Yeomans (Moe) in a Standard Saloon. The class has had some specification changes in the off season, meaning this will be the first opportunity to really see how the cars performance changes. Some of the front running competitors include Shane Stewart (Morwell), Jeff Blencowe (Bunyip), Leigh Gooding, Mark Miles, Jack Yeomans, Chris Miles, Matt Leek and Andrew Dike. Races at the 140 Main Jindivick Road track will commence from 1pm, but gates will be open for patrons from 10am. Entry will cost $20 for an adult, Pensioner and Children 12 to 16yrs cost $15 and Children under 12 are free.
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