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Thanks Ron, for a job well done Stephen Taylor steve@baysidenews.com.au A LOOK back over Chelsea SES controller Ron Fitch’s ‘CV’ shows he has attended every major natural disaster in Victoria over the past three years. Bushfires, floods, house fires, car accidents and storms – even a light plane crash in Chelsea last week – have found him hard at work caring for victims, cleaning up debris and, generally, putting in the hard yards. That commitment and dedication was rewarded last week when Mr Fitch was recognised as a Paul Harris Fellow by Chelsea Rotary - the highest award Rotary has - for his selfless service. Coincidentally, the Rotarians were celebrating their own 60th birthday on the night. A member for the past 22 years, Mr Fitch said he joined the SES because he “wanted to do something for the community”. Memorable roles included helping victims survive devastating floods in the state’s north and east in 2011. A crew from Chelsea made three deployments to assist those in underwater areas, helping with flood prevention and checking iso-
lated properties by boat. Then it was back on his home turf – and straight to work assisting with floods in the Thames Promenade and Edithvale Rd wetlands areas. Drama at the other end of the disaster spectrum saw him battling bushfires around Kinglake and Whittlesea in the wake of Black Saturday. “Floods cost more than bushfires – but they are both devastating to those affected,” he said. Mr Fitch, 59, of Sturdee St, has lived in Chelsea for the past 28 years. “I love the camaraderie of the SES and the friendships I have made – not just here but with other SES members all over Victoria.” As one of eight members invited to attend the Rotary presentation at Chelsea Activity Hub he was the only one who didn’t know the name of the intended recipient. “Everyone else knew except me,” he recalled. “I was gobsmacked when my name was called and couldn’t say much. I was a bit overwhelmed.” Now semi-retired, he will keep on doing what he likes best: putting in for the community.
October 2014
I HAVE had a number of inquiries in regard to the progress of the $8.2 million Wedge Rd-Frankston Dandenong Rd intersection upgrade. We have been advised that on site field surveys have been completed, as has the high-level first cut of the design layout. Investigation into the location of existing services has also been completed and discussions have commenced with affected service utility providers. VicRoads stresses that this is a “significant and complex project” and it will take a lot of time to resolve design issues before physical works can commence. I have been assured that the project’s timeline targets are on track. GREAT news that if re-elected, the Napthine Government will provide $1.5 million to upgrade facilities at Roy Dore Reserve. Improvements will include an upgrade of the clubrooms and toilet facilities, and a rebuild of the pavilion. This will benefit all casual and regular users of the reserve, including the CarrumPatterson Lakes Football Club, Auskick, Carrum Cowboys Football Club (Super-Rules) and Carrum Cricket Club.
Top fellow: Chelsea SES controller Ron Fitch recognised by Chelsea Rotary for his selfless service to the community. Picture: Gary Sissons
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IT was a pleasure to host two very special centenarians at the annual Century Club afternoon tea at Parliament House as part of Senior’s Week celebrations. Esme Donnell and Doris Quick, both of Seaford, are just two of around 1000 Victorians who are members of this elite club. I started the Century Club four years ago, and we have since hosted more than 200 centenarians at the event. PREMIER Denis Napthine was given a warm welcome by children at Carrum Childcare Centre for an announcement that his government has committed $1.6 million for a new integrated children’s centre. The State Government grant will add to the $2.45 million investment by the Kingston City Council for the $4.05 million project which will create an integrated service hub with kindergarten and longday care rooms that have the capacity to care for 106 children, maternal and child health consulting rooms and allied health services. THE Carrum Electorate Good News award aims to recognise people in our electorate who have achieved great things or worked hard in the community. Winners have included: Matt Semmens from Carrum Coast Guard; Shirley Wragge, a volunteer with the Frankston Hospital Pink Ladies for 46 years; young ballerina Emily Bray; and David and Evelyn Neale, who have dedicated more than 50 years to the Carrum community. All worthy winners. MY office can assist with any State Government inquiry. Call in to 374 Nepean Hwy, Carrum, phone 9772 4544, or email donna.bauer@parliament. vic.gov.au and don’t forget to like me on Facebook, follow me on Twitter or visit my website at www.donnabauer.com.au
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