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Legends for life By David Nagel
From left Bill Drake, Norma Jackson, Lorraine Delaney and Thelma Young at a reunion at Pakenham in 2012. Norma and Thelma were Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS awarded life membership of the Pakenham Football Club on Saturday. 83941
Ladies Day at the Pakenham Football Club and Pakenham Lions Netball Club took on extra significance on Saturday with two of the most familiar faces in the township being recognised for their great support over the years. The Pakenham Football Club awarded full life membership to sisters Norma Jackson and Thelma Young, both in their late 90’s, who have supported the Lions since the 1930s. As well as cheering on their favourite players from the sidelines, both Norma and Thelma have been familiar figures working at the canteen and playing prominent roles in numerous club functions over the years. Norma joins her husband Norman in gold letters on the life member’s board, while Thelma adds to the legacy of the Young family, with her husband Percy, and sons Stan and Daryl, all legendary figures and life members of the club. The brother of Norma and Thelma, Len, is also a life member, while several names through the family tree are also recognised on the board. The Pakenham Football Club wanted to pass on its huge thanks to both Norma and Thelma, and acknowledge how extremely grateful the club is for their never-ending service over such a long-period of time.
Shopping terror By Emily Laing A witness of a police chase in Doveton have said it was a “miracle no one was killed“ after a man on a motorised scooter fled dangerously into a shopping area. Around 11am on Friday 4 August, the man was seen riding a motorised scooter with no plates while being “closely“ pursued by police
library end, the police car was only two car lengths behind him,“ witness Maree said. “It was a terrifying incident to witness. “People walking in the shopping area had to jump onto the footpath.“ Maree said the police took a “terrible risk“ in “forcing“ the motorcyclist into the shopping area, however a police spokesperson said the
officers did not pursue the vehicle after “an assessment was made“ regarding “potential safety risks to the public“. Other witnesses remember seeing a police car, but heard no commotion and did not recall seeing the rider. Investigations remain ongoing and Victoria Police would not comment on “police methodology“.
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