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Send in the clowns: From left, Tim Webster, Annette Davey, Vicki Page, Margueritte Flower and Adrian Jones hope to be on the move if enough funds to buy a Laughter Bus for the Humanitarian Clowns charity are raised. Picture: Gary Sissons
Laughter the best medicine THE humanitarian clowns bus is coming… hopefully. The charity group, which believes laughter is the best medicine to cheer up the ill and disadvantaged, is aiming to raise enough money to buy a Laughter Bus. Chief clown Tim Webster said he had been diagnosed with leukaemia at a young age and “received a lot of community support” so this is the inspiration behind setting up the Humanitarians Clown group, which was granted official charity status in July last year. The 33-year-old said he wants to “bring happiness to others”. He visited Africa and in “a life changing moment” he saw some orphaned children playing card who he showed a magic trick.
“They wanted to see more … I went to get more magic tricks and I walked out and there was about 150 community members so that was where the Humanitarian Clowns first started. “It opened up doors and created a great environment.” After years of clowning around all over the world, putting on shows to promote happiness, he and his mother Margueritte Flower were invited to work with the US doctor and clown Patch Adams, portrayed by the late Robin Williams in the 1998 film of the same name, in Costa Rica. Humanitarian Clowns has partnered with Peninsula Health to spread joy to local hospitals including The Mornington Centre for rehabilitation patients.
Now they hope to take their show on the road. The group is planning to add a “meals on wheels” service while travelling around Frankston, the Mornington Peninsula, Kingston, Cranbourne and Dandenong. “We’re hoping to get some welfare agencies on board the bus … and provide food to the homeless and boarding houses … we’ll have some music and instruments to make it a bit more fun,” Mr Webster said. The clowns will also visit youth groups to teach troubled youngsters circus tricks. See gofundme.com/laughterbus for donation details or call Tim Webster on 0430 562 887. All donations are tax-deductible. Neil Walker
A MAN became agitated and aggressive towards customers at KFC Chelsea Heights on Saturday night. The man in his 20s, who appeared to be intoxicated, allegedly physically assaulted a man inside the outlet and again in the carpark but was held down by other customers until police arrived. He was taken by ambulance to Monash Medical Centre but has yet to be interviewed by police. Anyone with information should call Leading Senior Constable Dave Flannery at Chelsea police on 8773 3200.
Kicked in stomach A WOMAN in her 20s allegedly kicked a man in the stomach on a Melbourne-bound train on Sunday night last week. The woman allegedly ran at the man, 30, in a random attack. He got off at Bonbeach and reported the incident to Protective Services Officers. They phoned ahead and the woman was removed from the train by PSOs at Edithvale. Police say charges are pending. Anyone with information should contact Senior Constable Shane Hughson at Mordialloc police on 9588 2988.
In the dark A CHELSEA Heights man watching TV with headphones on was oblivious to an intruder sneaking in through a front window of his house and stealing $100 cash. The incident occurred in Chelsea Park Drive between 9pmmidnight on 2 February. The offender left via the back door.
Cafe burgled THE cafe at a Bonbeach caravan park has been burgled three times in the past week. Thieves stole cash,
Assault at KFC Chelsea Heights investigated. Picture: Gary Sissons
cigarettes and alcohol from Kelly’s Cafe overnight on 26, 28 and 31 January. Police believe the same culprits are responsible. They ripped boards off broken windows to gain entry to the cafe in the residential park in The Broadway.
Fountain stolen A CONCRETE Hindu fountain valued at $1500 has been stolen from a house in Harbour Drive, Patterson Lakes. Police said the theft occurred overnight on 27 January. They said it would take two men to lift the fountain and are appealing for witnesses to call 8773 3200.
Traffic stop Did you know? A DRIVER turning right at an intersection must follow the turn line indicating how the turn must be made. If no line exists the driver must turn into the right lane of the road being entered. Exemptions exist. Breaking Road Rule 33 incurs a $148 on-the-spot fine, or two demerit points, and up to $420 at court.
Y A D N E OP 9AM - 1PM Sat. February 7th 2015 Greenways Open Day this Saturday, come and enjoy a sausage sizzle and meet the residents. Newly refurbished Villas open for viewing. Bring your family and friends - All Welcome.
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