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In 1974, Frank Devlin approached Whittlesea council about starting a tennis club at a previously council-run centre in Lalor. The Lalor resident had been making regular trips to Thomastown to play tennis, but wanted to be part of a club closer to home. The council gave him access to the centre, which only had two courts and, with the help of a friend, Mr Devlin started the West Lalor Tennis Club. Last month, he was recognised for “exemplary” service to the club and the sport, receiving a high commendation from Tennis Victoria. Only a handful of the awards are given out by tennis’s governing body each year. Mr Devlin spent 25 years as president of the West Lalor club, while also serving as treasurer and a member of the social and selection committees over the years. During his first 10-year term as president, Mr Devlin oversaw a thriving membership, which peaked at more than 340 members. He said he enjoyed the social aspects of the club. “Back in those days, the club was family oriented – there were kids everywhere,” Mr Devlin said. “We had a social life … opposition players were good friends – and still are.” Secretary Michelle Stewart said the tennis club wouldn’t be around if it wasn’t for Mr Devlin’s tireless work. Laura Michell

Health check ‘appalling’ By Laura Michell Health networks have been accused of failing Broadmeadows residents after the suburb recorded “appalling rates” of preventable hospital admissions over the past decade. A Grattan Institute report has mapped suburbs where residents are most likely to end up in hospital for treatment of manageable conditions, such as diabetes, tooth decay and asthma. Broadmeadows topped the list, alongside the Greater Geelong suburbs of Corio and Norlane. The institute uncovered high hospital admission rates for Broadmeadows residents diagnosed with conditions such as diabetes

and asthma, as well as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Grattan Institute health program director Dr Stephen Duckett said the report highlighted “unacceptable” place-based inequality in Victoria. He has called on state and federal governments and health networks to come up with targeted solutions for each health hotspot, saying that Australia’s one-size-fits-all approach to healthcare is not working. “Government and primary health networks must ensure that all communities get a fair go,” Dr Duckett said. “Improving the health of people in these priority places will, in the long-run, improve wellbeing and opportunity,

social cohesion and inclusion, workforce participation and productivity – and reduce health system costs. “More importantly, some of the most disadvantaged Australians will get the chance to lead healthier, more productive lives.” The Grattan Institute report found 25 Victorian hotspots where admission rates for such conditions were 50 per cent above state averages, every year for 10 years. Dianella Health chief executive Dr Neil Cowen said it showed the link between social and economic disadvantages and poor health. “This reflects that Broadmeadows has a concentration of vulnerable, high-needs people. The higher the concentration of vulnerable,

high-needs people, the more you are going to get this outcome,” he said. “The link between poverty and poor health outcomes is a no-brainer.” Dr Cowen said diabetes, COPD and dental problems were widespread in Broadmeadows area, attributing high rates of hospital admissions for dental problems to the shortage of public dentistry chairs, “There is an 18-month waiting list for public dentistry in Broadmeadows, which is longer than the state average,” Dr Cowen said. “Untreated oral health problems leads to other health problems.” He called for more early intervention and education programs, and more services.

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Price hike reflects north’s growth By Laura Michell Roxburgh Park has been named one of Melbourne’s top growth suburbs, after house prices rose by close to 10 per cent in just three months. Latest data from the Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) reveals the median house price in the suburb rose from $387,400 in March to $425,000 in June. Other top-growth suburbs listed by REIV were Hillside, Camberwell, Richmond and Toorak.

Across the north, significant price rises were also recorded at Greenvale, South Morang and Wollert. Median house prices at Wollert and South Morang rose by nine per cent in the past three months, to $472,450 and $503,000 respectively. In Greenvale, the median price increased by 8.3 per cent to $650,000. Overall, Hume’s median house prices rose by five per cent to $438,000, while median prices in Whittlesea went up 4.4 per cent to $485,250. Ray White Craigieburn director Andrew Bellino said Roxburgh Park and Greenvale had

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grown in popularity in the past 12 months. He said both suburbs were popular with first home buyers, as well as families looking to upgrade, while Roxburgh Park attracts significant interest from interstate investors. Mr Bellino said the proximity of Roxburgh Park to Craigieburn, and its access to shopping

centres and train stations, had driven the price hikes. “Aitken Boulevard has recently opened up and made it easy to access,” he said. REIV chief executive Geoff White said the latest figures indicate strength in the market. He said it is a good time for vendors to list their homes. “While fewer sellers are putting their homes on the market, prices are still extremely solid,” he said. “The message to vendors is that the market is still bubbling along nicely – now is a great time to sell.”

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Tina Cafaro now has the skills to feed a nation. (Joe Mastroianni)

Proving ground for jobseekers A new course at Broadmeadows’ Kangan Institute will help Hume residents find jobs and fill a national skills shortage. The TAFE college has recently started a retail baking course, in which students can choose to specialise in bread-making or cake and pastry cooking, or a combination of the two. The course runs at a purpose-built baking centre at Broadmeadows. Lead educator Nagwa Mikhail said a 2015 Victorian training market report listed bakers

as an occupation in high demand around the nation. “There’s real demand for skilled bakers,” Ms Mikhail said. Dallas’ Tina Cafaro is looking to secure a new career by completing the course. Ms Cafaro trained as a chocolatier, but was out of work for a year after the business she previously worked for shut down. She signed up to Kangan’s baking course to pursue her passion for cake making.

At the end of this year, Ms Cafaro will be a qualified pastry chef and baker. “I thought I’d give this a try, and it’s the best decision I’ve ever made,” Ms Cafaro said. “I don’t just learn one element of the industry. I’m learning about bread, cakes and pastries. It’s a mixture of everything.” Details: www.kangan.edu.au/tafe-courses/ baking-233

The first stage of Craigieburn Anzac Park is expected to open later this year. A report to Hume council’s July 25 meeting stated work on the park is progressing well, but has been delayed by wet weather. The athletics track and pavilion are due to be finished later this year, while the war memorial is scheduled to be completed in time for Anzac Day 2017. Splash Aqua Park and Leisure Centre will, hopefully, open in time for the July school holidays next year. The centre was delayed after contractor ADCO discovered it needed to modify the foundations under the pools. The council began building the $48.5 million development in November 2015. The 12-hectare park will also include an inclusive children’s playground, featuring swings, slides, tunnels, bridges, a cubby house and a carousel. Craigieburn Anzac Park will also have space for community events, such as carols by candlelight. The leisure centre will include waterslides, toddler pools and a 50-metre pool, as well as a gym and group fitness rooms. Mayor Helen Patsikatheodorou said the park would hopefully become one of Melbourne’s most exciting places. She said the council had chosen to name the park Craigieburn Anzac Park in dedication to local men and women who served their country in war times. “It is a very solemn name,” she said. “I hope it encourages visitors to the park to pause and reflect on the thousands of people who have sacrificed in support of freedom Laura Michell

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Pokie players the biggest losers By Laura Michell Player losses at four poker machine venues in Whittlesea and Hume are among the highest in the state, new data reveals. Figures from the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation (VCGLR) show Epping Plaza Hotel, Gladstone Park Hotel, Plough Hotel and Bundoora Tavern are among the top 10 venues for player losses. Epping Plaza Hotel topped the list, with $21 million lost there between July 2015 and June this year. Gladstone Park Hotel was second, with $19 million lost.

The VCGLR data also reveals pokie players in Hume lost $106 million over the past financial year, up from $104 million the previous year. In Whittlesea, $103 million was lost, up from $101 million. Hume Whittlesea Primary Care Partnership chief executive and Whittlesea Interagency Taskforce on Gambling spokesman Max Lee labelled poker machines “a con”. “Our community continues to experience significant harm from pokies’ losses,” he said. “It’s time the government cleaned up this disgrace. They’re dangerous and addictive.” Mr Lee called on the state government to

The spice of life explored A small family business at Thomastown has become hot property after picking up four gold medals at the Australian Food Awards. The awards, run by the Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria, celebrate Victoria’s best fine foods producers. Plough to Plate Fine Foods won gold medals for its chilli jelly, garlic and parsley pickled chillies, ajvar, and tomato and chilli dip. Plough to Plate’s Natasha Petrovska said all produce used in its products was organically grown on the family’s Strath Creek farm. She uses traditional Balkan recipes, reflecting the family’s Macedonian heritage. Ms Petrovska began making dips, pickles and spreads at home as a hobby about 12 years ago, before deciding to sell them at farmer’s markets. She said being recognised at the Australian Food Awards was a “fantastic” achievement for

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the company. “We felt we had great products.” Three other Thomastown businesses also won gold medals at the awards. Jalna Dairy Foods won two gold medals for its Lyttos Greek-style yoghurts, Bertocchi Smallgoods won gold for its festival ham and pastrami, and Floridia Cheese won for its ricotta and casalingo. Laura Michell

Natasha Petrovska shows off some of the award-winning products of Plough to Plate Fine Foods. (Shawn Smits)

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place safeguards on poker machines that limit losses and protect the community. In May, the taskforce made a submission to the state government’s review of gaming machine arrangements, calling for a reduction in the number of gaming machines allowed in each venue.

The taskforce, which has representatives from community groups including Whittlesea Community Connections, Plenty Valley Community Health, Kildonan UnitingCare, The Salvation Army Crossroads, and Hume Whittlesea Primary Care Partnership, is pushing for a cut to the limit of 105 electronic gaming machines per venue. Whittlesea currently has 684 gaming machines across 10 venues. However, the operators of South Morang’s Commercial Hotel have made an application to the VCGLR for 40 poker machines to be installed there.

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Roos and roads clash and crash By Laura Michell Motorists are urged to look out for wildlife on Whittlesea’s roads, with the town named as one of the state’s roadkill hotspots. New data from insurer AAMI reveals that, in 2015, Whittlesea had Victoria’s fourth highest number of animal collision reports, with 86 claims received. Bendigo was named as Victoria’s roadkill capital, with 179 claims, followed by Heathcote (124) and Gisborne (94). Woodend rounded out the top five, with 82 claims.

AAMI spokesman Michael Mills said motorists were more likely to be involved in a collision with wildlife during winter, at either dawn or dusk. “Colliding with an animal is a frightening and traumatic experience, especially if the animal is injured or killed, and can result in serious damage or injury,” he said. “Shorter days during winter mean we’re on the roads more at times when animals are on the move. [This] combined with poor weather conditions and reduced visibility, make the chances of hitting an animal more likely.”

Wildlife Victoria chief executive Karen Masson said the Whittlesea municipality was a hotspot for animal collisions, with kangaroos accounting for most of the incidents. “There is a big mob of roos that have been [in Whittlesea] for thousands of years,” she said. “In the last 10 years or so, we have populated these areas with no regard for the original inhabitants. “Kangaroos and humans don’t live well together, especially when there is a road involved.” Ms Masson urged anyone involved in a

collision with a kangaroo to report the incident to Wildlife Victoria so it can check on the animal. “Even though the animal might hop away and appear to be okay, they rarely are,” she said. Mr Mills advised motorists to avoid driving at night when it can be difficult to see animals. “It’s vital that drivers keep a look-out for wildlife on the road,” he said. “Wildlife is unpredictable and can appear out of nowhere, so it’s important to slow down and be aware of your environment, particularly inside sign-posted wildlife areas.”

War’s untold stories Ms Pidgeon began the book a couple of years ago, after hearing of grants for community projects acknowledging the centenary of WWI. She thought the book would be a good way to acknowledge contributions from the northern suburbs to the war, and began contacting history groups and researching names on local war memorials. People were then invited to submit stories of family members who’d served. Ms Pidgeon said the book had lots of different voices, but was by no means a comprehensive account of the contribution of local Anzacs. She hopes the book will give people insights into life 100 years ago. “A lot of people from Whittlesea who enlisted were orchardists or farms hands,” she said. Copies are available from the library and as a free download from www.yprl.vic.gov.au. Laura Michell

Liz Pidgeon’s centenary book traces some of the Anzacs of Whittlesea.

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The bravery of residents who served in World War I has been remembered in a new book launched at Yarra Plenty Regional Library. Fine Spirit and Pluck is a collection of stories written by Whittlesea, Banyule and Nillumbik residents about the people from their communities who were involved in the war. The collection was co-ordinated by the library’s family history librarian Liz Pidgeon and launched at the library’s Eltham branch last Saturday, as part of the library’s family history month celebrations. Ms Pidgeon said the book marks the centenary of World War I while also celebrating family history. “It is amazing how many people don’t know they have family who served in World War I,” she said. “I hope it encourages people to ask questions of their own family. It is all about connecting people with their family history.”

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Born to perform South Morang’s Georgia Moris loves to perform. The 11-year-old spends her spare time singing, acting, modelling and competing in calisthenics. She dreams of making a career out of performing for others. In a bid to gain as much experience on stage as possible, Georgia is taking part in the Victorian State Schools Spectacular. The three-hour-show includes performances from students from more than 200 government schools, and will feature a 64-piece orchestra, more than 1200 dancers, a 1300-voice choir, 30 lead vocalists, 22 roller skaters and 10 puppeteers. It is expected that more than 10,000 people will pack Hisense Arena for the performances. Georgia is part of the choir, and says she is looking forward to performing for so many

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people. The Morang South Primary School pupil is taking part in the event for the second year running. “I loved the experience and made lots of new friends [last year]. The actual day was amazing, and I loved spending time with my new friends,” she says. To prepare for the September 10 performances, Georgia attends weekly rehearsals and needs to learn 14 songs. She said that while she is familiar with some of the songs from the radio, most are new to her, which makes it challenging. Tickets for the Victorian State Schools Spectacular are available from www.ticketek. com.au Laura Michell

Five men and a woman were arrested last week after Mill Park police searched houses in Jacana’s Fraser Court, Glenroy’s Clovelly Avenue and Mernda’s Riordan Crescent. It is alleged trafficable quantities of methylamphetamines and GHB, along with cash, a machete, nunchucks and a laser pointer, were found. A Mernda woman, 36, a Glenroy man, 32, a Jacana man, 31, a Ringwood man, 31, and an Essendon man, 31, were charged with various drug offences. An Oak Park man, 31, received a diversion.

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A Broadmeadows man, 19, is among three teenagers charged in relation to two armed robberies at Coburg and the Melbourne CBD in July. The robberies occurred at jewellery stores on Sydney Road, Coburg, and Russell Street, Melbourne on July 7. The Broadmeadows man was charged with two counts of armed robbery. The trio will face court later.

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Funds boost to Catholic schools By Laura Michell A new Catholic primary school at Craigieburn is a step closer, after the state government committed to funding the first stage of the project. Education Minister James Merlino offered $2.5 million towards the school as part of a $27 million funding announcement of Catholic and independent schools across the state. The new school will be built on Whites Lane, Craigieburn West, and will be the suburb’s third Catholic primary school. Catholic Education Melbourne executive director Stephen Elder said the organisation

would match the government’s contribution dollar-for-dollar to meet growing demand for Catholic schools. Mr Elder said Catholic Education Melbourne was finalising a masterplan for the new school and would apply to Hume council for a planning permit shortly. He hopes construction will start early next year, with the school expected to open at the start of 2018. “Craigieburn is one of Melbourne’s fastest growing areas and the demand for enrolment in Catholic schools in the area is very high,” Mr Elder said. “Demand is currently being managed

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by our other local schools, Mother Theresa School and Our Lady’s School.” Mr Elder said the new school would be called Oscar Romero Catholic Primary School after former San Salvador Archbishop Oscar Romero, who served from 1977 to 1980. Romero was an outspoken critic of social injustice, assassinations and torture in El Salvador.

Mr Merlino said the government would also provide $1.35 million for new classrooms and car parking at Epping North’s St Mary of the Cross MacKillop Catholic Parish Primary School. Mernda’s Gilson College will receive $997,000 to finish a building that will house a library, classrooms and offices. Mr Merlino said that one in three Victorian students attended Catholic and independent schools. “They are a vital part of our education system and this funding will help provide better facilities to more Victorian students,” he said.

New spin on fit bikes Gym-goers are in for a spin after 26 highly sophisticated exercise bikes were delivered to Thomastown Recreation and Aquatic Centre (TRAC). TRAC is the first Victorian centre – and only the second in the country – to receive the bikes. The high-tech spin bikes are interactive and digitally connect to an app, which allows trainers and participants to track progress. They also offer a real road cycling sensation from the comfort of indoors. Mayor Stevan Kozmevski said the bikes are available for use by members and visitors taking part in group cycling classes at TRAC. “Not only do the bikes display traditional workout data to users, they connect to a group cycle app, which allows users to seamlessly track their performance long after

they leave the gym, to help reach their fitness goals,” he said. “The new technology also enables trainers to customise classes, so they can now see the workout rates of all participants from their instructor’s cycle out the front. Managing music, videos and microphone audio can now also be done with one touch.” Laura Michell

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By Laura Michell Over the past month Steven Krt and Michael Otto have gained independence in their lives. The pair, who are clients of disability support organisation Araluen, recently started working at Epping’s Chancez cafe, and moved out of home into a place they rent together. The cafe, which is at the Epping Community Services Hub on High Street, is run by Araluen and provides clients with the chance to gain work experience and learn new skills. Mr Krt and Mr Otto are two of the 15 people who work at the cafe. They have completed a barista course, as well as certificate I in food processing, and are about to embark on their certificate II level. Mr Krt, who previously worked in a fruit shop, said he is enjoying working in the cafe. He said he likes talking to the customers, but is still finding making coffee a “bit tricky”. For Mr Otto, making coffees and meeting different people is the best part of the job. Araluen support services general manager Tamara Catlach said the cafe gives people opportunities to study and enhance their skills, so they can work in the community. “It is an interim step between courses and the workforce,” she said. Ms Catlach said Araluen decided to start up the cafe after Whittlesea council approached it about expanding its disability services in Whittlesea. She said the idea began as a coffee cart at the hub, which is owned by the council and managed by the Brotherhood of St Laurence. But it quickly grew when Araluen realised how many people were interested in having hospitality skills. Sarah Chapman, who manages Araluen’s Primed service, which helps clients get jobs,

Michael Otto and Steven Krt at Chancez cafe.

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“Someone might make coffee really well but said the service has worked with the 15 people employed in the cafe to ensure they feel might need to work on their confidence more,” she said. confident in working independently. The cafe is at 713 High Street, Epping and is She said ongoing training was tailored open 8.30am-3.30pm, Monday-Friday. towards each person’s particular needs.

A Campbellfield recycling company that went out of business following the death of an employee in a workplace accident has been fined $800,000 in the County Court. Australian Box Recycling was found guilty of one breach of the Occupational Health and Safety Act by failing to provide and maintain a safe plant, according to WorkSafe Victoria. The charge followed the death of an employee who was crushed under a homemade lifting device. The four-day trial took place late last month despite the company refusing to be involved. The court heard that the company received used boxes from suppliers such as supermarkets, turning unwaxed boxes into briquettes and redistributing waxed boxes. It heard that the company manager had made a box-stacking lift, in which boxes were placed in a cage that was then lifted up so more boxes could be stored underneath. The design of the lift meant the operator had to walk beneath it to remove the rear supporting crossbar to allow the lift to descend. However, there was no mechanical bar to break the lift’s descent in the case of failure. In August, 2014, an employee was operating the lift, when the cable holding the suspended load of boxes snapped and the lift fell on him. Laura Michell

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t’s no surprise that there’s quite a bit of research, including some done in Melbourne, into how students succeed in their final years of school. It has shown that students’ study habits and the type and calibre of those who teach them certainly help them to excel. But research in the past two decades has also revealed that students’ social and emotional well-being is closely linked to them excelling at school. It has been found that students who feel safe, connected and have good social and emotional skills and resilience are more likely to do well. Student well-being is not a new idea – especially in Catholic schools, where pastoral care has been part of the school practice curriculum since the schools were established in Melbourne. Pastoral care is part of a Catholic school’s curriculum that supports students and helps them build skills to deal with the pressures of school and life outside it, and to flourish. Elizabeth Freeman is a senior lecturer and researcher of student well-being at the University of Melbourne. She says Melbourne’s Catholic schools have a strong commitment to students’ pastoral care. Catholic schools’ pastoral care is governed by a policy that guides how they care for the “whole” student – their academic and their social and emotional well-being – as well as their safety at school, she says. “Each school designs its own approach and builds the structures that works for them in their school community,” Elizabeth says. Structures can include home or tutor groups led by teachers, allowing a stronger connection

to be built between the teacher and students – and between students. It also includes students taking part in extracurricular activities and monitoring their academic progress and well-being. These approaches can help students

overcome a reluctance to talk, and encourage them to seek help from teachers if they need extra support or guidance. “One of the things kids can find hard to do is help-seeking,” Elizabeth says. “It’s much easier when the teachers have that

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Elizabeth says pastoral care in Catholic schools approaches student well-being from several angles in developmental, preventative and supportive education. Students are taught to develop these life skills, to manage issues where possible and to seek support when it’s needed. “Ultimately it’s about making sure there is a safe, secure environment for all kids and that they are connected and comfortable at school,” she says. Elizabeth says while schools play an important role in creating a positive environment for student well-being, it’s teachers who have a major role. “I think in a school that does it well, every teacher understands they have a role in student well-being,” she says. “Every teacher can help with kids’ social and emotional well-being.” Catholic schools have invested in their teachers being knowledgeable about well-being. Primary and secondary teachers are sponsored to do further study. “The Catholic system in the past 15 years has sponsored about 1200 teachers to do their master’s of education (student well-being) at the University of Melbourne,” Elizabeth says. “They’ve put a large investment into it, supporting this professional learning for teachers.”

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- Elizabeth Freeman While the relationships inside schools between students and teachers is paramount to student well-being, it’s also about the partnerships outside schools, with members of the community, including parents and support agencies. “Catholic schools call it outward facing – to involve people outside the school in what they are trying to achieve for their students,” Elizabeth says. Catholic Education Melbourne has a well-being and community engagement unit that supports schools, promotes well-being and builds partnerships with families and communities to promote learning. A statement on the CEM website’s well-being page states: “At the heart of all our endeavours is the student. “We remain committed to building communities of learning that provide a safe, nurturing and academically stimulating environment for all children. “Our challenge for the future is to ensure that all students in Catholic schools become successful learners who are able to embrace opportunities that are emerging in the local, national and global communities. “As partners in Catholic education we must ensure that our students are well prepared to manage their future well-being and contribute to that of others, that their lives remain faith-filled and guided by purpose.”

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St Monica’s College, Epping “Co-education at its best” A Monican education prepares young men and women to take their rightful place in society and to accept the Gospel’s call to be people of faith, compassion and justice. Driven by focused strategic planning and a great belief in the people of the northern suburbs of urban Melbourne,St Monica’s College is committed to remaining as a distinguished school of excellence. The College sets high standards for its students and offers them access to a successful and relevant education. Inspired by St Monica and full of hope, we ‘Pray and Persevere’ with confidence,day by day, year after year. Morning Tea with the Principal (College tours of the Junior Campus) are held regularly throughout the year during school time. To book a tour please visit: stmonicas-epping.com/mtwtp

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Support for learning Building community links helps foster school success, writes Melissa Heagney “Children and young people who are happy, confident and able to establish meaningful relationships are better placed to achieve positive learning outcomes,” he says. Catholic schools not only focus on their students but also on their parents and families, by providing relevant information about questions relating to children and teenagers. Primary and secondary schools facilitate a range of parent forums and seminars addressing key well-being topics for students including: • Building resilience in children and adolescents; • Promoting positive mental health, relationships and body image; • Mindfulness; • Cybersafety; • Supporting student learning at home; • Student voice – what does it look like in a school community/curriculum? How can we build it? • Parent engagement in student learning and school communities. “These are some of the ways Catholic Schools help build stronger, more connected school communities involving parents, staff, students and families and ultimately supports greater learning outcomes,” Dennis says.

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s the saying goes, “it takes a village to raise a child” and engaging the wider community in the growth and wellbeing of young people is one of the many ways Catholic schools in Melbourne are helping students thrive. Catholic Education Melbourne Student Wellbeing Unit manager Dennis Torpy believes student well-being is fundamental to successful learning. Dennis says Catholic schools and CEM have built partnerships with the community through universities, local governments, philanthropic organisations and businesses in a range of initiatives to build close relationships between families and schools and to improve learning. “This includes artists in residence, the establishment of community hubs, on-site early learning through the Family School Partnerships and the Student Wellbeing Drama and Film Festival established in 2008 to promote and strengthen engagement between the arts, student well-being and school, family and community partnerships,” Dennis says. While schools work with the community, CEM also works with Catholic schools to provide environments that are safe and effective for the well-being of students, staff and the community. Dennis believes students who feel safe and have comfortable surrounds are better able to learn.

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Reaching out Mission Australia runs a national youth survey each year to discover the issues that make students most concerned and reach out for help.

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■ In 2015, the survey results of Victorian students aged 15-19 revealed coping with stress was the top concern to them (34.7 per cent reported it being of concern). School and study problems ranked as the second most concerning problem to those surveyed, with 29.3 per cent reporting they were concerned about those issues.

Enrol Now – applications for year 7 in 2018 close Tuesday 30 November 2016. To arrange a personal appointment to discuss what Assumption College can offer your family please contact Bernie Jephson on 5782 1422 or email registrar@assumption.vic.edu.au

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Winter is here and all of us, even our four-legged friends, are feeling the drop in temperatures. It’s important to be aware of this, particularly for certain breeds of dogs and cats and those that are elderly or arthritic, says Nadine Dixon from Geelong Animal Welfare Society. Age and health definitely play a part in increasing the chill factor. “If I had an elderly dog, I would make sure that its bed was an elevated bed,” she says. “If an outside dog, it needs somewhere elevated … off the concrete. “If the dog is old or a little bit arthritic, it’s good to have a jacket on them to keep that warmth in.” Nadine says arthritic and elderly dogs should have regular vet checks. Very cold weather can exacerbate a medical condition. Options such as stretcher beds are good for outside dogs, she says. Some breeds will feel the cold more than others. “The short-coated dogs are very perceptive of cold weather [as are small] dogs like the little Maltese-crosses and shih tzu crosses,” Nadine says. Owners should put coats or jackets on these dogs to help keep them at a “constant, comfortable” body temperature, especially if the dog has had its coat trimmed. “It’s important for them to have a coat after they get their hair cut,” Nadine says. A jacket is an easy solution, especially in winter. Whether a dog has an elevated, warm bed on the verandah or an indoor bed is a personal decision for owners. “It really depends on what people see their dog as,” Nadine says.

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“Dogs are companions. They love to be in the household, they love to be a part of the family. And so do cats. Generally, there’s nothing greater for them than to be stretched out in front of a fireplace with their blanket or their jacket on … it’s them being a part of the family in the house.” There’s an extensive range of dog jackets, coats, blankets and fashion accessories available. They range from on-trend tartan to denim jackets, even Driza-Bones. “Some [dogs] have two jackets,” Nadine says. “They have an outside jacket that’s semi or fully waterproof, and they have something knitted or fleecy for indoors.” Cats, meanwhile, will usually shun anything wearable. They’re happier with the coat they were born with. Melissa Hancock, from Petbarn Waurn Ponds, says cats will usually grow a winter coat, or an undercoat, at this time of year. Certain breeds, however, such as the Cornish rex and sphynx, do not and will feel the cold. Nadine suggests cat igloos (“where they can also feel more safe and secure”) as a wintry retreat. She’s found they work well although, she says, some cats will still “squeeze you out of the bed to get under the Doona”.

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GAWS sells handmade fleecy dog coats. Volunteers make them from repurposed blankets. Prices are reasonable, and all proceeds go towards caring for animals at GAWS. The shelter’s animals appreciate the blankets, Nadine says. “It just makes a difference,” she says. “Especially when they first come in. There’s nothing worse than when you see a dog shivering. It’s as simple as giving the dog a coat, a blanket and getting him onto an elevated bed. That settles them down.”

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New life for old favourite A redeveloped Broadmeadows town hall will have enough space for more than 200 people to work, draft plans released by Hume council reveal. Plans for the building, which is more than 50 years old, also feature a dedicated exhibitions and events gallery, a large multi-purpose hall, meeting rooms and business development space. The redevelopment is expected to cost $20.2 million, and the state government has already pledged $14 million towards it. Mayor Helen Patsikatheodorou said the council wants to transform the old town hall into a new community and business hub. “Broadmeadows town hall has a special place in the hearts of many locals, who will

remember going to the hall for significant events like weddings, debutante balls and school concerts,” she said. “The town hall has been unused for too long.” Architects will aim to retain the most significant features of the town hall, adapting it for modern needs while protecting its heritage values. The council is seeking feedback on its concept plans. Information sessions will be held at Broadmeadows Community Hub, August 9, 10.30am-1pm; and Hume Global Learning Centre Broadmeadows, August 11, 10.30am-1pm. Submissions close August 26. Details: http://bit.ly/2aqRuDA Laura Michell

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For the past four years, Regina Mun Han LeungHuning has worked to promote her Chinese heritage as part of Whittlesea Chinese Association. She speaks with Laura Michell.

How many members does WCA have? I have a dedicated committee team of 12 members and, overall, the WCA has had 306 members since formation in June 2006. However, in 2015, only 208 renewed their membership due to members leaving the municipality over the years. Some moved to other suburbs and states, some returned to China and a few have sadly passed away. We have life members who are more than 90 years old. (Shawn Smits)

What suburb do you live in and how long have you lived there? I have lived in Mill Park since 1986 with my two young children, who attended the St. Francis of Assisi Primary School. What brought you to the area? One of my good old nursing friends lived in Mill Park. I came from down Bentleigh way, and I often came to the northern suburbs to

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involved with my children’s school activities. After we settled down in Mill Park, I was on the planning, steering, building and fundraising committee group to help build the St Francis of Assisi church. It was most challenging, yet rewarding and gratifying to see how much both [church and school] have grown today. How long have you been involved with Whittlesea Chinese Association (WCA)? I was elected vice president of the Whittlesea

What does WCA do? WCA meets every Wednesday, except during school holidays, at Thomastown library. There is weekly Tai Chi, karaoke, dancing, singing, cooking demonstrations, games, day trips and health presentations. We offer lots of support, care and visits to older members in aged care. My committee members work together in building friendships to help the elderly and disadvantaged in our community overcome feelings of isolation and loneliness. Each year, we celebrate the Mooncake mid-autumn festival in September. This year’s celebration is Saturday, September 10, at Epping Memorial Hall, 827 High Street, Epping, from 7-9.30pm. Details: http://bit.ly/2as5Rbm

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Health and wellbeing expo

Highlands Retirement Village is hosting a health and wellbeing expo on Wednesday, August 10, 9.30am-3.30pm. It will feature more than 30 exhibitors and cover travel, diabetes, investment, massage, funerals and more. Morning tea and lunch available. It’s at 236-238 Waterview Boulevard, Craigieburn. ■ 8364 0780

Climb your family tree

Learn how to find your ancestors through the Victorian Public Record Office during a national family history month presentation at Craigieburn Library, 75-95 Central Park Avenue, Craigieburn, on Tuesday, August 23, 10am-noon. The presentation will be led by the Genealogy Society of Victoria’s Joy Roy. ■ 9356 6980

Creed Farm and Living Centre has launched a mental health support group for people living with depression, anxiety, OCD bipolar and loneliness. It runs Mondays, 11am-1.30pm at 2 Snugburgh Way, Epping North. ■ 0425 827 205

Research an Anzac

Do you have a family member who served in World War I? Military expert Neil Smith will visit Mill Park library, 394 Plenty Road, Mill Park, on Saturday, August 20, to talk about how to identify your Anzac relative and how to discover more about their service. His talk is from 2-3pm. ■ 9437 8189

Kinglake history

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Australian story time

Celebrate Children’s Book Week with an Australian-themed storytime at Lalor library, 2A May Road, Lalor on Friday, August 26, 10-11am. The Book Week event will include stories and songs from around the country. ■ 9465 2353

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Planeta’s ‘real career’ on hold Adelaide Lightning’s new coach Chris Lucas so liked what he heard about Hume City Broncos star Colleen Planeta he decided to come and see her in action for himself. A dominant force in Big V state championship competition since arriving from America in 2014, Planeta has won the past two Big V state championships’ most valuable player awards. And it would come as no surprise if she makes it three in a row next month. Lucas has coached Townsville Fire to the past two Women’s National Basketball League titles, and said he had seen enough to sign Planeta to play in the country’s top competition. “I was just grateful for Chris coming to watch,” Planeta said last week. “He sent someone the week before, who lives in Melbourne, to watch. “Then he said to me: ‘I’d like to come see you play myself … “The game he came to, I didn’t play that well, which was annoying. He said: ‘I know you’re capable of a lot more’.” The offer to join the Lightning was too good to refuse, which means Planeta has put her retirement plans on hold, again. Three years ago, the American made the decision to focus on coaching before an email from then Broncos’ coach Warren Taylor changed that and she headed Down Under. The 27-year-old had decided this would be her third and final season playing for the Broncos before heading home and “starting a real career”.

“I came out for one year. I fell in love with my team and the club as a whole, and kept coming back,” she said. “They asked me at the end of last year to come back again. “I said don’t ask me again next year, as I have to go home and start a real career. “But I couldn’t say no to this opportunity.” Planeta said she had only had initial conversations about her role with the Lightning, but said she would be expected to provide leadership on court for the young playing group. Having played against such WNBL luminaries as Tegan Cunningham and Carley Mijovic, Planeta is confident she can hold her own at the next level. With her basketball future sorted, for now, Planeta has her heart set on a second state championship title with the Broncos. She was part of the Broncos’ side that won in 2014, only to fall short at the last hurdle last year. Finishing on top of the ladder with a 21-1 record, the Broncos had last weekend off. Their finals campaign starts this weekend. “That’s all that is on my mind,” Planeta said. “We’ve had a good season, but we haven’t done anything yet. We’re a hundred per cent focused on winning. “Saturday [game of two of the grand final series] is my birthday. So I’d love to win and have a big party.” Colleen Planeta is heading to the WNBL. (Shawn Smits)

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SPORT Eagles return to form a crushing blow for Taylors Lakes Craigieburn was back to its old self in Essendon District Football League division 1 on Saturday. Having gone through the first 12 rounds undefeated, the Eagles lost two of their next three games before having a bye last week. Against Taylors Lakes on Saturday, the Eagles stamped their authority on the game from the first contest. They held the Lions goal-less in the second quarter and led by 72 points at half-time. It was much of the same in the second half, with the Eagles eventually winning 25.16 (166)-6.7 (43). Eagles coach Peter Bugden said the players had been keen to return to their early season

form. “We had to pull our finger out at some stage,” he said. “It’s been about preparing to play finals football. “We have a competitive group and there’s still boys fighting for spots in the senior team.” Cameron Cloke kicked seven goals on Saturday, with older brother Jason and Nick Fletcher chipping in with three goals each. Christian McErlain was best on ground, while the young brigade – including 16-year-old Tye Browning in his second game – continued to impress Bugden. Ben Fynch and Aaron Kite both returned to the side on Saturday and were named among the best players.

Bugden said he expected Josh Young to return this week. “He’s the best midfielder in the competition,” he said. “He’s missed the last six to seven weeks but has been training well and is ready to help the boys get the job done.” Finals intensity will come a week early for the Eagles when they take on third-placed Westmeadows on Saturday before playing Tullamarine in a semi-final a week later. Bugden said they wouldn’t be taking it easy against the Tigers, even though both sides have their finals spots sealed. “Our goal wasn’t to lose another quarter in the home and away season,” he said.

“We did that against Taylors Lakes. We’ll take it quarter by quarter and go out and win the best way we can.” Tullamarine sealed second spot and a double chance with a win against Westmeadows. The Tigers were the only side that could have knocked the Demons out of second, but the Demons proved too strong in the second half, to win 19.8 (122)-13.4 (82). In division 2, Roxburgh Park defeated Moonee Valley 17.10 (112)-10.9 (69). Jacana’s finals hopes are over after it lost to Coburg Districts. Tara Murray

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It’s a simple equation for South Morang in the final round of the Northern Football League division 3 season – win and play finals, lose and probably finish fifth. The division has been close all season and with one round to go only two games separate the top five teams. Watsonia and Epping will play finals but their positions and who will join them have yet to be decided. South Morang, Mernda and St Marys are fighting for the final two spots in the top four. Four successive wins have kept the Lions in the mix, with victory against Epping on Saturday moving them back to fourth. Lions coach Dean Grainger said the side needed to keep doing what they had been doing over the past month to make finals. Their opponent in the final round is Mernda, which is also in a must-win situation. 24 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY \ AUGUST 9, 2016

If the Lions lose, they must rely on Kilmore to beat St Marys, and Kilmore has won just two games for the season. “There’s a bit more consistency and belief in the team,” Grainger said. “The group is a lot of young kids mixed with some experience. “It was always going to be a long process to gel and it would not happen overnight. “It’s been a week-by-week process.” Against the Pingers on Saturday, the Lions jumped out of the blocks with six goals to one in the first quarter to lead by 29 points at the first break. It proved to be the difference as the Lions went on to win 17.3 (105)-14.9 (93). “I could tell from the opening bounce they were on,” Grainger said. “There was something at the end of the match and it dangled a carrot in front of them. “We knew what was at stake and we got off to a great start.”

Daniel Watson, who started the season in the under-19s, starred up forward with seven goals. Mitchell Hicks, Daniel Caruso, Luke Shelton and Jason Kelly were the best for the Lions. For the Pingers, Aaron Willitts kicked six goals. The push for finals spots in the two divisions will also go down to the final rounds. The top four in division 2 has been sorted, but the order is not set. In division 1, there’s one game splitting fourth and sixth, with two rounds to go. Bundoora, which is fourth, leads that pack after losing to Macleod 13.12 (90)-9.7 (61) on Saturday. Whittlesea made sure it will remain in division 1 next season by defeating Lower Plenty by 20 points in Roy Dyson’s 200th match. The Eagles are three games clear of bottom-placed Lower Plenty with two rounds remaining.

Whittlesea Ranges have just four rounds of the National Premier League 2 west season to regain top spot. The Ranges were on top of the ladder for weeks before mixed results in their past five games lost them both a points gap and top spot. The Ranges won just one of these past five matches, and on Saturday drew 2-2 with Brunswick City. Coach Vinko Buljubasic said opportunities were missed, including a penalty, and a goal was disallowed in the result at Epping Stadium. Brunswick City opened the scoring in the 20th minute after a free kick. Eight minutes later Atilla Ofli scored his 30th goal of the season to level the scores. The Ranges hit the lead through Tedros Yabio in the second half, before Andrew Le Page scored his second to level again. The Ranges sit second on the ladder, a goal difference behind North Geelong. Buljubasic said his players need to get their confidence back, and quickly, with only four rounds remaining. “We have to keep plugging away and keep on winning, and hope other results go our way,” he said. “Whether the pressure has got to the players, I’m not sure – you are the hunted once you’re on top. “They are fit and physically okay, it’s just the mental side. “That’s a difficult thing to coach, they have to want it,” Buljubasic said. “But once you’ve been on top, you want to stay there.” The Ranges face Murray United on Saturday at Epping Stadium. In NPL, Hume City got the win over Northcote City on Saturday night, despite finishing the match with nine players on field. Hume opened the scoring in the 14th minute through Craig Carley, and led by that goal at half-time. Hume goalkeeper Chris Oldfield was the first to get his marching orders after a scuffle off the ball saw him get a red card. Not long after that Tom Cahill made it 2-0, but that goal was cancelled out just a minute later. Daniel Clark became the second player to receive a red card in the 87th minute. Hume City managed to hold out Northcote City to get the 2-1 win. Tara Murray

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Nepalese international Jagjeet Shrestha has made an immediate impact. (Shawn Smits)

Hume United’s three-game winning streak came to a sudden halt in the FFV state league 2 north-west match against Altona on Friday night. After a purple patch of form in recent weeks, third placed Altona City proved too good and won 3-0. The loss puts a slight dent on the side’s top-four hopes, which had risen on the back of three wins. Speaking before the match, United coach Robert Spasevski said his players had been working hard towards more consistent results. “It certainly helps to be able to field the same team three weeks in a row,” he said. “We’ve progressed as a team over the last month and we’re not the same team we were two months ago.” Spasevski said one of the biggest differences had been playing well for a whole match and killing games off. “We’ve halved our errors and it’s allowed

us to get more points on the board,” he said. “The one-per centers have improved and we’re now first at the ball. It’s making a huge difference.” The return to form has coincided with the arrival of Nepalese international Jagjeet Shrestha, who has played in United’s past four games. “He followed his wife, who is studying in Australia,” Spasevski said. “I know him through connections and the NPL window was closed so he couldn’t play there. “We’re letting him play out the season with us. “He had three goals from three games. He hit the road running.” United is currently sitting seventh and Spasevski believes a top-four finish is a possibility, something that would see them exceed pre-season expectations. “It was always a rebuilding year for us

AFL calls Knights star By Tara Murray Northern Knights’ Patrick Lipinski wasn’t on the radar of AFL clubs at the start of the TAC Cup season. He played only two TAC Cup games last year – after his form with Eltham warranted a call-up late in the season – and Lipinski was initially just happy to make the Knights squad. It also meant giving up his other sporting love, basketball. “I love football a lot more than basketball so I decided to give it a crack,” he said last week. “I wanted to see how I went and I wanted to come into the squad and play some good football. “I’d been with the under-16 Knights squad as a bottom-age player before being cut after a few weeks.” Starting this season in the forward line, where he had played all his junior football, Lipinski showed glimpses of what he could do and kicked at least a goal in each of the six rounds. But it was a move into the midfield which got everyone talking, with two best-on-ground performances. A broken hand soon grounded him, but he had shown enough for AFL recruiters to like what they saw. Last week, he was the only Knights player named for October’s AFL national combine. The top draft prospects from across Australia are invited to the combine to test their skills in front of AFL clubs before the national draft. “I’m honoured and surprised,” he said. “I wasn’t expecting it. I wasn’t even on a list last year and I broke my hand and missed the last six games. “Being selected gives me my hope that I can get to the next level.” Lipinski said he had enjoyed the move into the midfield. “I’m more involved in the play,” he said. “I’ve just got to use my skills and win the ball. “My fitness base was already pretty good as the Knights gave us a good program. “I was pretty excited to see how it went. “ The 18-year-old is looking forward to returning to the field before going to the combine as he has not played since round nine. “I’ll be back next week and get to play three games,” he said. “I’m not putting any pressure on myself. I just want to get back to playing some good football, like I did earlier in the season.” Three of Lipinski’s Knights teammates, Luke Bunker, Lachlan Murphy and Matthew Signorello, have been selected to test at the Victorian state combine. There was no TAC Cup action last weekend, with the Knights next match against the North Ballarat Rebels on Saturday.

and we hoped to give the top four a shake,” Spasevski said. “In my eyes, finishing top four would be over-achieving and we already have two more wins than last year. “We have a game in hand and all the top sides still have to play each other. “After the bye I said I’d be happy to get 21 points from 27 [nine games] to finish off the season.” In other matches, Sporting Whittlesea won a second straight match, defeating Corio 4-2. Burak Kocak scored a double, while Michael Packovski and Robert Schiafone found the back of the net for Sporting Whittlesea. The win moves them nine points clear of the relegation zone. In state league 3 north-west, La Trobe University defeated Lalor United, Upfield drew 1-1 with Westvale and Whittlesea United lost 2-0 to Western Eagles. Tara Murray

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Calder Cannons duo Rhylee West and Jack Bytel have joined Northern Knight Patrick Naish in being named for the NAB AFL Academy. The two-tiered squad provides elite young players with NAB AFL Academy scholarships as an opportunity to develop their football and personal skills in an accelerated AFL program over 12 months. West and Bytel have been named in the level one tier for players eligible to be drafted in 2018. Naish, who was in the level one tier this year, will be part of the second tier, which is for players who can be drafted next year.

State draft combine

Five Calder Cannons have been invited to the Victorian state draft combine later this year. One hundred players from across the country have been invited to the state combines to test their skills in front of AFL recruiters. Cannons Hayden Blythe, Zach Guthrie Mitch Lewis, Jason McDonald and Michael Romeo were named.

VWFL

Jacana’s Victorian Women’s Football League season has come to an end in the first round of the north-west division finals. Playing finals for the first time in their history, the Jaguars lost to Shepparton 13.11 (89)-3.0 (18).

EDFL

Greenvale’s premier division finals hopes have taken a further hit. After an upset loss last week, the Jets proved no match for top side Aberfeldie on Saturday, losing 13.16 (94)-7.11 (53). Brett Stillman was named best in the loss. The Jets slip to fifth, percentage behind Essendon Doutta Stars.

Cricket

Plenty Valley will play Brighton in the opening round of the Victorian Sub-district Cricket Association’s north-south group. The fixture, released last week, has the Bats starting their season on October 8 in a two-day match on the road. Their first home match will be against Moorabbin, starting on October 22. The group will have one new team, St Bernards OC, after the withdrawal of Roxburgh Park Broadmeadows. FOR MORE SPORT, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Northern Star Weekly @starweeklysport @star_weekly Patrick Lipinski is on AFL recruiters’ radars. (Shawn Smits) 25 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY \ AUGUST 9, 2016

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he Kia Sportage Platinum has powerful Stormtrooper good looks – just right for the urban daily Car Wars. Responsive to drive and easy to park, this is a mid-sized wagon that’s all about satisfying families wanting a stylish, practical car. The rear hatch – oh-so-easy to open and close by remote – has adequate boot space for everyday family needs but might struggle to fit winter-holiday luggage for all the troops. Passenger space is excellent, with a wide interior. The Sportage delivers nicely on interior fittings. There is a hint of designer luxury in the choice of two-tone grey perforated leather seats and a hint of bling in the dashboard’s simple-to-decipher controls. The diesel engine is a bit grumbly at start-up, and the only other quibble concerns the doors. They’re clunky and heavy to open and the back doors have an awkward shape … but these things we can get used to.

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