‘Ghost’ memorial after fatality Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au A “GHOST” bike has been erected in memory of cyclist Joel Hawkins, 17, who died last week after being knocked down by a car in Dromana on 17 June. The white bike is at the site of the accident on the corner of Nepean Hwy and Ponderosa Place, Dromana. The keen Mt Martha cyclist was flown to the Alfred Hospital where he remained on life support until early last week. Friends placed the white-painted bike at the crash site in memory of the Dromana College student. In an online tribute Mornington Cycling Club offered “its deepest condolences to the family of Joel Hawkins who recently passed away”. “Joel was an incredibly dedicated rider and a fantastic young talent who was well loved and respected within our cycling community. It is with great sadness we learn of his passing. Joel Hawkins: Forever in our hearts”. Bicycle Network CEO Craig Richards said the death of any person on our roads was “incredibly traumatic for all involved and in some circumstance a roadside memorial may assist as part of the grieving process”. “We believe it’s vital to respect the wishes of the rider’s family and friends. It should be their decision whether displaying a ghost bike assists with their grieving. We don’t encourage advocates putting up memorials on their own as it may upset the rider’s family and friends.
Dog beach review TASSELLS Cove dog leash free area is under review and residents are invited to tell the shire what they think about it. The community consultation period runs until 31 July. Oral submissions will be heard at the Rosebud Council Offices, Besgrove St, Rosebud, 7pm, Wednesday 24 June. Those wanting to make a submission should call Jessica Beddows 5950 1050. Tassells Cove dog leash free area is north of Tassells Creek, between Marina Cove and Bruce Rd, Safety Beach. The 185 metre-long beach, which runs north to south, is designated as a leash-free area at all times of the year. As part of the Mornington Peninsula Shire Domestic Animal Management Plan the shire is committed to ensuring dog exercise areas are provided in safe and appropriate locations. Those wanting to write in should contact the council, quoting Tassells Cove Leash Free Area Review, via email: customerservice@mornpen. vic.gov.au or by post to Mornington Peninsula Shire, Private Bag 1000, Rosebud 3939. Details: 1300 850 600.
Fire takes unit Loving memory: A “ghost” bike has been erected as a tribute to Mt Martha cyclist Joel Hawkins. Picture: Yanni
“Although the use of ghost bikes in Victoria as roadside memorials is rare, we would hate to see situations where memorials are distracting other road users and risking further trauma.” VicRoads says it recognises members of the community may wish to mark the location of a fatal road
crash with a roadside memorial, such as a ghost bike. A spokesman said VicRoads “respects the importance to family and loved ones to place a memorial on roadsides while also considering road safety and community concerns”. He said VicRoads was in the process
of reviewing the roadside memorial policy. “We are engaging with members of the community to understand community expectations and concerns regarding roadside memorials,” he said. It is expected the policy will be finalised and available later this year.
FIREMEN from Mornington and Mt Martha fought in vain to save a villa unit gutted by fire in George St, Mornington, late Monday night last week. Mornington CFA officerin-charge Arthur Haynes said the fire started in the bedroom of the brick veneer unit and quickly spread through the property. The occupant, a 35-year-old woman, was taken to Frankston hospital with burns to her feet.
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