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Daniel Maitland was named the Kingston citizen of the year last week for his incredible fundraising efforts. See story page 3. Picture: Supplied

Train stabling decision ‘devastated’ community Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au KINGSTON councillors have voted to “absolutely reject” the state government’s decision to put train stabling inside the Green Wedge in Heatherton.

Council had eyed off the former Delta landfill site for its Chain of Parks project. Late last year the state

government announced that it was planning to use the land for stabling yards, prompting fury from councillors.

Councillors agreed to write to the state government to disapprove of its plans at their 27 January meeting.

The mayor Steve Staikos said “there needs to be a proper and meaningful consultation process with the residents. Our community were promised

a new regional sporting facility as part of the Chain of Parks after decades of enduring sandmining and tipping, only to have it taken away for a proposed Suburban Rail Loop train stabling yard.”

“The Victorian government earmarked the Delta site and the neighbouring Henry Street site for public purchase over two decades ago but has not yet acted to secure them. We

are calling for the immediate purchase of the Delta and Henry Street sites for parkland,” he said.

Deputy mayor Hadi Saab said “the impact of the state government’s decision will be absolutely huge for the communities that live near the Delta site, they are quite rightly devastated and concerned about what the future holds for them and their families.”

The motion approved by councillors

once again called on the state government to fulfil its $25 million funding commitment to the Chain of Parks project.

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Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au KINGSTON Council has appointed an acting CEO. Paul Franklin, council’s corporate services general manager, was chosen to take on the role last week.

Councillors confirmed the decision at their 27 January public meeting. They agreed to pay Mr Franklin a salary package equal to outgoing CEO Julie Reid’s.

Mr Franklin will perform the CEO’s duties from 13 February up until council appoints an interim CEO. Councillors also voted to give Ms Reid an executive summary of findings made by law firm Holding Redlich.

Throughout 2020, “CEO employment matters” were discussed behind closed doors on multiple occasions at Kingston Council meetings. The matters were listed in the confidential sections of council agendas, and the outcomes of those discussions were not made public.

“To maintain legal professional privilege over the advice in the report, the CEO will be provided with the executive summary provided by Holding Redlich and presents that summary under a covering letter from the mayor,” the motion approved by councillors last week read.

The mayor Steve Staikos said at the meeting “obviously this has been a long running matter and this motion tonight brings it to finality. Obviously with the CEO having decided to take up another opportunity with a different employer, that is going to be a further conclusion to the matter.”

“I do feel as though the provision of the letter and the executive summary will provide the CEO with a level of comfort that the matter has been fully resolved and dealt with by council,” he said.

The News sent questions to Kingston Council asking what the nature of the law firm’s work was, and if the executive summary would be

publicly released. Cr Staikos responded “council does not comment on matters that are confidential under the Local Government Act.” The News is not suggesting any wrongdoing by Ms Reid or anyone within Kingston Council.

Ms Reid still had more than two years to run on her contract when she departed the organisation to take up a job as executive director of Local Government Victoria. She signed a four year contract upon taking the council CEO role in July 2019.

Kingston Council confirmed to The News last month that Ms Reid’s contract was not paid out when she departed (“Ex-CEO made an early exit”, The News, 20/1/21).

DEPARTING Kingston Council CEO Julie Reid. Picture: Supplied

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Charitable locals recognised A PERSONAL trainer who has raised thousands for charities has been named Kingston’s citizen of the year.

Daniel Maitland organised a 28 kilometer charity relay run last year to raise money for the Stroke Foundation. The cause is one close to Mr Maitland’s heart - his sister suffering a stroke at just 28 years of age.

Through his Training With Mates group, he has raised upwards of $20,000 for charity.

At the annual 26 January ceremony, Yvonne Hong was handed the Outstanding Citizen Award and Pantry 5000 was named Community Group of the Year.

Ms Hong runs Pets of the Homeless, an organisation which works to keep people experiencing or at-risk of homelessness and their pets together.

Pantry 5000 is a charity which provides groceries and a safe place for people in need.

The mayor Cr Steve Staikos said “the winners and nominees have all made outstanding contributions across a wide range of areas in Kingston. We have some incredible volunteers in Kingston and these awards are a great way to thank them for their efforts and acknowledge the positive impact they make.”

The winners accepted their awards at Kingston City Hall on Australia Day. Cr Staikos said reflecting on the importance of Indigenous Australian history was an important part of the day.

“Our area has a rich history, which

PANTRY 5000 team members accept an award from Kingston Crs Steve Staikos and Hadi Saab. Picture: Supplied dates back tens of thousands of years to our first Australians. Council would like to acknowledge that, while Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have great pride in

their heritage, this day reminds them of past loss, and these feelings are a legitimate part of this national day,” he said.

“Whilst we needed to limit the

number of attendees to ensure that social distancing was possible at this event, we know that this is a significant moment in many people’s lives which they want to share with friends

and loved ones. Council is happy to provide its new citizens and award winners with a free recording of the event, to give them an opportunity to relive this momentous occasion.”

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AN Edithvale pub has been given the green light to open an outdoor summer lounge.

At the end of last year, The Crowded Hour’s plans for outdoor dining were thwarted when Kingston Council rejected its proposal (“Council shuts down outdoor dining plans”, The News, 16/12/20).

Crowded Hour owner Rogan O’Shannessy says that council has since backtracked, and granted him permission to open Friday to Sunday from 6 February until Easter.

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The support we’ve received from the locals has been amazing and to see them publicly stand up for us speaks volumes about why this community is so special,” Mr O’Shannessy said.

“We would have loved to have operated for the whole summer, but are very grateful that council ultimately listened to the community and have seen sense.

“This plan was always about us giving something back to the community that supported us through a pretty difficult time last year, so we’re really excited to have the opportunity to do that.

“I’m looking forward to being able to

personally thank everyone who backed this idea when they pop along to the reserve to enjoy a drink and something to eat in a chilled-out family-friendly environment.”

The lounge will operate from 4pm8pm on Fridays, and 12pm-8pm on Saturdays and Sundays.

THE Crowded Hour owner Rogan O’Shannessy. Picture: Supplied

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Drag racers caught TWO men are expected to be charged over an alleged drag race on the Monash Freeway, around 7pm 29 January.

Police allege that a white Mercedes coupe and grey Mitsubishi Lancer weaved in and out of traffic while racing at speeds of 201 kmph.

The Mercedes was pulled over and the driver allegedly returned a breath test reading of 0.065. The driver, a 30-year-old man from Keysborough, had his licence immediately suspended and his car impounded for 30 days.

The next day, police arrested a 25-year-old Carrum Downs man who they believe was driving the Mitsubishi.

Both drivers are expected to be charged on summons with exceeding the speed limit, driving at a speed and manner dangerous. The Mercedes driver is expected to face an additional charge for drink driving.

Any witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or file a confidential report online at www. crimestoppersvic.com.au

Teenagers arrested ELEVEN people aged between 14 and 18 have been arrested in connection with two alleged crime sprees in the south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne.

Three teenagers were arrested following an alleged crime spree which spanned the Mornington Peninsula, Carrum Downs, Bentleigh, Blackburn, Toorak, and Bendigo between 1 January and 5 January.

Police allege that one car was stolen and later found burnt out, and another was stolen and used to ram a police car.

One 14-year-old boy and two 15-year-old boys were charged with offences including aggravated burglary and robbery. All three have been remanded in custody.

Eight teenagers aged 14 to 18 were also arrested after separate incidents between 30 December and 6 January.

Four of the teens were arrested after they allegedly attempted to evade police in a stolen car on the Monash Freeway. They were followed by the Air Wing, and allegedly reached speeds of up to 200kms per hour.

The teenagers were charged with aggravated burglary, theft of motor vehicle, reckless conduct endangering serious injury, and other driving offences.

Southern Metro Region Crime Team Detective Inspector Peter Harrington said “with the increase of movement throughout the community, we’ve seen a number of instances where groups of young people have been committing a series of offences together across different parts of the state, not just in their local neighbourhood. We know the deep impact these types of crimes can have on both the victims and broader community - that is why we have been working around the clock to put a stop to this offending and hold people to account.

“With many people returning to onsite work for the first time in almost twelve months, we implore everyone to stay one step ahead of opportunistic thieves by securing their homes and cars.”

Cards, gaming machines stolen TWO people are wanted by police in relation to an alleged break-in at a Carrum Downs property.

Police say that a woman kept watch while a man broke in and stole electronic gaming devices, a laptop, and a credit card.

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“assist with their enquires” have been released. Contact Crime Stoppers with information at 1800 333 000.

TWO people wanted over an alleged break-in at Carrum Downs.

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MISSING man Preetpal.

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Man missing A MISSING man was last seen in Chelsea on 4 January.

Police are working to find 44-yearold Preetpal. The Springvale resident was last seen in Chelsea. There was an unconfirmed sighting of the missing man in Clayton on 22 January.

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“Police and family have concerns for his welfare due to the length of time he has been missing.”

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Evelyn Street park plans progress Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au FUNDING has been secured to turn open space in Evelyn Street into a public park.

In 2019, Frankston Council backed away from a decision to sell the land to the Department of Justice (“Sale of Evelyn Street open space stopped”, The News, 11/6/19). Last week the state government committed $1.3 million towards the development of the space into a park.

The park is planned to include an amphitheatre and elevated performance space, a rainforest garden, planted arbours, footpath connections to Nepean Highway and Fletcher Road, seating and solar lighting, a play area, and grassed recreation areas. Plans are also in place to install barbecues, a drinking fountain, bike hoops, and a sculpture.

Frankston MP Paul Edbrooke said “the pandemic has brought into sharp focus the value of open green space in our community and this new park will deliver just that – building on Frankston’s reputation as the lifestyle capital of Victoria”.

Former Frankston councillor Glenn Aitken pushed to stop the sale of the land in 2019. Last week he said “I’m really grateful to Frankston Council for preserving the space and I think the community should acknowledge and applaud the decision.”

“The pandemic proved the value of open and public spaces by ensuring the community, which was in lockdown, was provided opportunities for properly distanced socialising, recreation and contemplative space,” he said.

“Green open spaces, particularly in city urban centres, are absolutely precious. They should never be lost and instead preserved for people of all ages to enjoy today and into the future.”

A detailed design process for the park is now underway. Work is expected to commence in July and be completed by the end of February 2022.

An audit was undertaken after the decision to sell the land was reversed.

It was finished last year.

Auditors found three issues in the process that presented a “high risk” to council. They were that “there are no policy and procedures for the disposal of significant assets, there was limited documentation in the minutes of EMT meetings in respect of the sale of the Evelyn Street property”, and that “there was no evidence that council officers involved in the proposed sale of Evelyn Street declared conflict of interest” (“Evelyn Street investigation done”, The News, 13/6/20).

Council rezoned the 17-21 Evelyn Street site from mixed use zone to a public park and recreation zone in November 2020.

FRANKSTON MP Paul Edbrooke, Committee for Greater Frankston member Phil Jones, Frankston Council CEO Phil Cantillon, former Cr Glenn Aitken and Cr Sue Baker at Evelyn Street. Picture: Supplied

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Footballer mourned TRIBUTES flowed on social media for Frankston Bombers footballer Ben Tournier, who died after his car struck power poles and rolled in Mornington, 12.15am on Australia Day. Police believe Tournier, 29, was heading south on Nepean Highway when he lost control near the corner of Weber Drive and flipped his car.

Frankston Bombers teammates gathered at the club at Baxter later that day to remember him.

Tournier played with the Bombers for more than a decade and was a regular member of the senior side before more recently playing in the reserves.

Nepean Highway was closed between Strachans and Bentons Roads, both north and south bound, while police investigated the incident.

A report will be prepared for the coroner.

Anyone who saw the crash, or who has dash-cam footage, is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at crimestoppersvic.com.au

FRANKSTON Bombers footballer Ben Tournier, who died last week.

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Sports mural planned A SPORTS-THEMED mural is planned for Ben Kavanagh Reserve in Mordialloc.

Kingston Arts is looking for an artist to take on the project. A total budget of $17,000 has been allocated for the commission.

Kingston Arts acting cultural producer and partnerships coordinator Victoria O’Shea said “Kingston Arts is thrilled to provide this vital funding opportunity for the arts and is looking forward to supporting the selected artist throughout the development of the work and community engagement.”

The mural will be painted on the proposed rebound wall and next to the cricket nets adjacent to Bear Street.

The Mordialloc Sporting Club, Mordialloc Super Rules Football Club, Mordialloc Junior Football Club, Mordialloc Football Netball Club, Mordialloc Cricket Club, Mordialloc Bowls Club, and Longbeach Petanque group all call Ben Kavanagh Reserve home.

Works are currently being undertaken at the reserve. New netball courts, petanque pistes, and outdoor fitness stations are being constructed.

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Time to listen to Indigenous voices - mayor Stephen Taylor steve@baysidenews.com.au ORGANISERS were pleased to see a large crowd of supporters at the Changing the Date Yarning Circle event at Willum Warrain Aboriginal Association on 26 January.

“Many of our mob are feeling that, at last, our voices are being heard regarding the date,” executive officer Peter Aldenhoven said.

“We thank all our non-Indigenous allies and supporters for attending in such large numbers.”

Mr Aldenhoven said from the gathering place in Pound Road, Hastings: “It is always a sombre day for our local mob when we least feel part of Team Australia.”

He said the group was “especially heartened by the strong commitments made by Mornington Peninsula Shire mayor Cr Despi O’Connor, deputy mayor Cr Sarah Race, Cr Kerri McCafferty and Frankston Council’s Cr Claire Harvey to listen to First Nations’ peoples and advocate for change”.

He thanked the Southern Women’s Action Network, Mornington Peninsula church communities, and “everyone who contributed to this powerful gathering”.

“We really appreciate your support, interest and advocacy because this date is not a date for celebrations.”

Speaking off-the-cuff, Cr O’Connor said she gained inspiration for her talk by standing on the beach at dawn and reflecting on her role and position in life. “When I was invited to speak I

felt it was my duty to stand up and listen and show support. It was like a call to action.”

She said being a person of “white privilege” meant it was often hard to understand what First People had been through.

“We need to listen more and seek to understand,” she said.

“I’m committed to that. It’s part of our education and truth telling. If we don’t listen, we won’t be educated.”

Cr O’Connor said the passing of oral histories through Aboriginal generations was often undervalued by white society. “They told stories as their way of handing down knowledge and understanding and we should listen to them and not just dismiss them.”

She said just sitting and talking over issues, as is done in the Yarning Circle at Willum Warrain, was an effective way of coming together and learning to understand another’s point of view.

Mornington Peninsula Shire mayor Cr Despi O’Connor addresses the crowd at Willum Warrain, Hastings on Australia Day. Standing alongside the mayor are Crs Sarah Race and Kerri McCafferty.

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Later, Cr O’Connor said the Nationality and Citizenship Act 1948, which came into effect on Australia Day 26 January 1949, did not offer any special benefits to Aboriginals who could not vote in federal elections until 1962. Similarly, the First Peoples who fought for this country in the world wars didn’t get government assistance afterwards, such as cheap loans or land, they “just went back to their missions”.

“Those attitudes account for much of the trauma.”

Cr O’Connor said she had learned much in the past decade about Aboriginal history and culture. “The history I was taught didn’t include their voices as it does now [so] it’s up to us to share what we are learning. If we stay silent, we will not get anywhere.”

Cr O’Connor said any shortcomings in the treatment of Aboriginals were “not anyone’s fault”. “That’s the

legacy we have been left and it is up to us now to listen,” she said.

“I believe we are at a tipping point for the first time in our history. The time is right for conversation.”

The Changing the Date gathering came after a prayer service the evening before called Change the Heart supported by the Village Uniting Church, Mount Eliza, and led by Aboriginal Christian leaders. “[The service] seeks to explore deeper relations between First Australians and non-Indigenous Australians as we all reflect on Australia Day and the need for a more inclusive, less distressing, date,” Mr Aldenhoven said.

“Another date would be less problematic.”

Mr Aldenhoven said the origin of the current NAIDOC Week was a Day of Mourning commemoration held in 1938.

LETTERS

New date to celebrate I support for Mornington Peninsula Shire councillor Kerri McCafferty, who declined to attend any formal Australia Day events on 26 January.

Like her, I respect the heartfelt requests that are being echoed by First Nations peoples to choose an alternate date on which all Australians can celebrate being part of this ancient land.

For Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander peoples 26 January is a day of deep sorrow. It is a tragic and painful reminder of the commencement of colonisation that ushered in inhumane and systematic policies and practices aimed at destroying Aboriginal culture and to dispossess them of their lands.

For more than 230 years Australia’s First Nations peoples have suffered wide ranging injustice. The lack of progress towards achieving the Closing the Gap targets after so many decades, is shameful. The time for change is long overdue.

Some signs of hope are emerging. An increasing proportion of people of non-Indigenous heritage are choosing to walk alongside the First Peoples in a spirit of reconciliation. Today, some 90 per cent of all Australians believe that building relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people is critical to the future of our country.

If we truly commit to being part of this shared journey then changing the date of Australia Day will be just one step, but an important one, along this path.

All councillors and people who live and work within the shire should respectfully observe 26 January, for what it is, a day of mourning.

Councillors should follow the lead of several other municipalities and demand that the federal government nominate an alternate date on which all Australians can celebrate being part of this great nation.

Diane McDonald, Mount Eliza

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Changing times It was very heartening to see councillors like Despi O’Connor, Sarah Race, Kerri McCafferty, Antonella Celli and Anthony Marsh out and about supporting reconciliation with First Nations around 26 January.

Let’s look forward next year to all councillors supporting a Mornington Peninsula Shire event, like those of our neighbouring municipalities, to honour the survival of First Nations people and acknowledge the truth of our colonial past.

Maureen Donelly, Mornington

Meaningless day I think we can all agree that Cook the navigator arrived 28 April 1770 and the First Fleet on 18 January 1778.

The controversial date of 26 January is deeply significant to some. For others, in 1949 it was the day Australian citizens were recognised as such and not merely as British subjects; however, this was not much more than a token, since in 1975 a properly elected Australian government was dismissed by (the agent of) Queen Elizabeth of England.

Since then Australia day has been meaningless to a great many citizens.

The Australia Day honours, richly deserved by some recipients, have become degraded when awarded to some other recipients, devaluing the entire system. It is patently obvious that many awards are political, many are to push politically correct agendas for minorities or popular causes, some are rewards from the party, some simply for doing their paid job, some are just plain unearned and unjustified, the recipient being no more entitled to a gong than me.

At least you can’t buy a knighthood anymore.

Inevitably, our monarch will soon pass away, God bless her soul, and Australia’s date with destiny will have arrived and we should sever all

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ties and become a republic. No governor general.

I think all Australians would welcome this. We could have a new national day. Possibly a change to our flag. Maybe reset the music of our national anthem to a dramatised version of “Waltzing Matilda”, [which is] already instantly recognised worldwide as Australian; and, for Heaven’s sake, write a new national anthem, the present one being a pop song for its time, and replace the ghastly words which always make me cringe and which nobody can recite from memory.

Brian A Mitchelson, Mornington

Jet skis rule I thought Mornington Peninsula Shire Council had agreed to act on irresponsible jet ski operators. One only has to visit several beaches on Port Phillip to see nothing has happened.

At Rye, on Sunday 24 January, jet ski riders were weaving in and out around swimmers. They slowed down a little, but not enough for safety.

Does someone have to be killed before the council acts?

Wendy Gown, Shoreham

Dangerous path Just putting it out there regarding the state of the bike path in Tyabb, from the airport in Mornington-Tyabb Road to Boes Road.

While we were walking there were broken bottles along the path, which my friend and I tried to remove as much as we could. Mums, bubs and children were also on the path at the time, along with dogs Walking towards Flinders college we noticed quite a few branches overhanging onto the bike path.

We went around the bend where there was plenty of overhang, a guy on a pushbike was approaching, saw us and ended up in the ditch. If he had not of seen us, we would have definitely collided I did not report this [to Mornington Peninsula Shire] as I had reported a previous incident, and nothing was done A few months ago, I was close to being hit crossing the road at Graydens Road trying to get

across to the bike path to Tyabb. Cars fly around that corner (from Frankston-Flinders Road) and they can’t see us due to the bushes on that corner I feel one day, someone is going to be seriously hurt, and that is very worrying, as I had previously reported this and was assured it would be looked into.

I really hope that this issue is fixed before there is someone hurt. Cheryl Marris, Hastings

Distant memories It’s an age thing, as in going crackers. Social media prerequisites: All decisions are instant, no need for evidence, no deep thought required and certainly no defence if challenged; similar to what the Navy used to call “Urinating in a public space” (in my day a five pound fine and loss of good conduct badges).

No, never charged or perhaps, never caught?

Truth is based on feelings, beliefs, perceptions, occasionally adding in education and upbringing. Some may say if you’re relying on people you’re relying on mud.

On a personal basis. I’ve lost my instant memory for words. Google helps, but not if you’re lying down in bed after lights out and you search for it, and it evades. If you’re not careful it can keep you there searching for an hour or more, and it’s already 2am.

Eventually, occasionally, it arrives, and I mark it, recording the word in my voice memos, but it doesn’t necessarily help next time, particularly if I’ve forgotten I have it on my mobile phone.

Similar with a song, but worse. The words, “those demned elusive Pimpernels” - adds in the concern/risk of “losing it”. Cliff Ellen, Rye

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Your hearing questions answered IS it important for patients to see an audiologist if they think they may be having difficulties hearing?

Yes, if you are starting to notice difficulties it’s important to have a full hearing test. We don’t just test which sounds you can hear, we also check how clearly you can understand speech, in quiet and in background noise.

Some common indications that you may have a hearing loss are: • Turning the TV up • Frequently asking for repeats • Not being able to hear properly on the telephone • Difficulty in noisy situations such as restaurants • Missing out on important parts of the conversation Often your partner or a close family member may be the first person to notice that you are having difficulty hearing.

Is it true that a lot of patients don’t actually need hearing aids?

Yes. Probably 25 percent of those that we see do choose to get hearing aids. Some people have a little bit of hearing loss that we just need to talk about, and continue to monitor.

Are there steps people who aren’t ready for hearing aids can do to help combat hearing loss?

Yes. Pick a seat in a restaurant where you can see the faces of the people that you are taking to. This can make it easier to follow what they are saying. With the television, if you’re

not ready for hearing aids, we can get a set of cordless headphones. These can be one of the best options for hearing the TV clearly.

Are there ever very simple solutions to hearing loss?

Yes. Sometimes a hearing loss can be caused by ear wax blocking the canal.

If someone needs a hearing aid, should they always choose the most expensive, top-of-the-line model?

Most people don’t need the most expensive hearing aids, fully loaded with all the bells and whistles. It really is patient specific. You don’t always need the absolute top-of the-line hearing aid technology, if the features that you need are available in something less expensive.

At Chelsea Hearing, we always offer you a range of options, and it is up to you to choose something that you are comfortable with. You should never feel pressured to proceed with hearing aids that you don’t feel ready for.

Are smaller hearing aids more expensive?

Generally, the style of the hearing aid does not have very much impact on the price. There are very good, small hearing aids available at all price points. Larger hearing aids are not necessarily less expensive either.

The good news is that the very small, comfortable hearing aids are suitable for most people these days.

How much do hearing aids cost?

Most people who are on a Centrelink pension (such as an age

pension or a disability pension) are eligible for the Office of Hearing Services Voucher program. This enables them to choose from a range of hearing aids that are “free-toclient”. These hearing aids have improved significantly over the past few years, and a lot of people are pleasantly surprised at how natural they sound, and how small and comfortable they can be. Pensioners can also choose to contribute to more expensive hearing aids if they wish.

For people who are not eligible for the voucher program, hearing aids typically start at $2,700 for a pair.

What brand of hearing aids to you recommend?

Chelsea Hearing is an independent clinic. We fit hearing aids from all of the major manufacturers. Our recommendations are made after we have tested your hearing, looked in your ears, and had a discussion about the things that you want to hear well.

We also take the time to consider your preference for style and size of the hearing aids, as well as your budget. We will recommend the most appropriate hearing aids for you, and we will always give you a range of options to choose from.

What is your philosophy on health care?

If I wouldn’t do it for my Mum or Dad, I don’t do it for a patient. When I’m making recommendations for a patient, I think “if this was my mum or dad, with this hearing loss, and

these difficulties, would I be making the same recommendations?”. If the answer is “yes”, then I know I’m doing my best for a patient.

What does the relationship you have with your patients mean to you?

The patient comes first. The patient is your customer and you want to have the healthiest, happiest patient that you can. That makes me happy as well. To know that we are helping that patient to be happy is just rewarding.

What is one thing about your job that really sticks out in a positive way?

It’s really nice to be able to make a difference for people. Often the partner of the person with a hearing loss may have been repeating themselves and having to speak louder for years. When we help with a hearing loss (often with hearing aids) it’s often the family members who notice the benefit first.

Suddenly they don’t have to repeat everything, and they don’t get so tired from speaking loudly all day.

It can make a big difference for the whole family.

Do you have rules that you live by when treating patients?

My number one rule is to take things at the right pace of the individual patient. Some people come in here, and they know they want to get hearing aids and they want to get it all happening as quickly as possible. Other people come in, and they are having some difficulties hearing, but they don’t

know if they have a hearing loss.

They may need a little bit more time to understand their hearing loss, and the options available.

It doesn’t help anyone to push someone into getting hearing aids before they are ready for them, or to pressure someone to purchase hearing aids that cost more than they are comfortable with. Sometimes the best thing to do is explain what’s causing the problem, and what solutions are available. It can also be helpful to bring your partner or a close family member to your appointment with you.

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SAI Home and Community Care opens office in Hastings IN a demonstration of ongoing commitment to servicing the Mornington Peninsula area, SAI Home and Community Care has now opened an office in Hastings.

With over 40 years of committed services to the Frankston area, SAI Home and Community Care have now expanded their footprint with an office in Hastings.

The move has been driven by the new Board of Directors as a demonstration of the commitment in ensuring the continued support of the local community.

“There are so many providers that are not based in our community offering both Aged and NDIS services and supports which often mean our community don’t get the personal service that they deserve With long call centre wait times, and a lack of understanding of the geographic area we constantly get calls from clients looking to switch to a local provider.

With our new local office, we are providing a front door for face to face interactions for our clients and their families, combined with our in house consultation for care support and coordination services.” Nicole Standfield, General Manager of SAI Home and Community Care confirms.

Nicole further shares, “It’s so important for our clients to be served by an organisation that is deeply embedded within the fabric of our Mornington community, and our new office in Hastings cements our commitment to a physical presence in the area.”

With the grand opening on Friday the 29th of January, attended by The Hon Greg Hunt, Minister for Health and Aged Care, SAI Home and Community Care hope that the new Hastings presence highlights the need for local and quality community care focused on individual needs, delivered by qualified and caring local staff within this sector.

“Our commitment to growing our service footprint and building on our trusted quality framework to a broader area is demonstrated by our new office opening, and is the first of many more to come” shares founder and Board Director Upali Desilva.

For more information or a personal consultation and a tour of the office feel free to contact us on 03 9988 1232 Foot Note SAI Home and Community Care, founded by Upali and Nina Desilva have been serving the Frankston and surrounding community for over 40 years.

With a trusted quality care framework and a commitment to personal service in both the Aged Care and NDIS service delivery, and over ten thousand happy clients and family members over the years, SAI Home and Community Care is the local provider you can trust.

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Steve Howard watched the build up of storm clouds over Port Phillip from shire near Fishermans Beach, Mornington, 1; Glenys Slade was again drawn to the interactions between traders and shoppers at Mornington’s Wednesday street market, 2; Amanda Thayer spotted a shining bronze-cuckoo while walking the boardwalk alongside Balcombe Creek, Mount Martha, 3; Liane Willoughby spotted the respectfully distant crowd at Mothers Beach, Mornington; and Adam Richmond saw beauty in the early morning mist from Arthurs Seat, 5.

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Seafordites don’t want Frankston’s electric light Compiled by Cameron McCullough MR W. Klauer, secretary of the Seaford Progress Association, has received the following communication from the State Electricity Commission of Victoria, under date of 17th January 1921: “I have to acknowledge receipt of your letter of the 21st ult., asking that the commission will take the necessary steps to have the Seaford district deleted from the Order granted the Frankston and District Gas and Electric Light Co, in order that supply can be obtained from the Melbourne Electric Supply Co. The question of revoking the whole Order as proposed by the Frankston and Hastings Shire has now been considered by the Commission, and I have this day communicated with that Council, making certain suggestions, which should enable the Council to reach finality in the matter.”

A letter has been received by the Council, as stated above, but its contents have not been made public.

The matter will come up for discussion at next Council meeting. *** A LOT of unnecessary profanity amongst motorists was caused on Sunday last by the action of the Shire Council in leaving the crossing at Wells Street to the beach in an unfinished state of repair.

Scores of motor cars negotiated the area of deep loose sand which separated Bay Street from Wells Street, but it proved a trying experience.

Chauffeurs emerged from the ordeal with a wild eye and savage visage.

The repairs to the crossing have now been completed, and as the job only took three or four days it seems reason-

able to inquire why the Council did not start the work on Monday instead of Friday, and thus save a lot of unnecessary inconvenience to Sunday visitors.. *** A MEETING to further the object of securing a bowling green for Frankston was held last night.

The shire president (Cr W. P. Mason) occupied the chair. Mr Milner Macmaster (hon sec) reported that he had interviewed from 80 to 100 people on the subject with encouraging results.

A deputation was appointed to wait on the Council on Thursday next to ask permission to construct a green on the reserve near the tennis court – Messrs E. Barrett, Macmaster and Young being appointed to represent the views of the majority.

Cr Oates intimated that he was opposed to the green being placed on the site proposed.

He contended that it would be encroaching on the rights of the people who used the foreshore for picnic purposes.

The greens would be open to the public and the land required would be small, not greatly exceeding 80ft by say 200ft.

The result of the deputation will be awaited with interest. *** WE have received for publication from Mrs Annie Peebles, a letter in which she asks for space to correct a few of what she terms, “the many vicious untruths circulated during Cr Oates unwarrantable and unjustifiable attack on my son at the repatriation meeting.”

Mrs. Peebles then says, referring to her son – “(1) It is not true that we financed him; (2) We know he was

trying to sell the business; (3) He does not owe his father any money; (4) My affidavit was so twisted and misquoted that no one could recognise it in its original form.”

Mrs Peebles then proceeds to ask “Why should Cr Oates drag our personal and private affairs before the public?” and suggests that it was done to “discredit and blacken the character of a man brave enough to shoulder the responsibilities which others shirked.”

“The Standard” regrets that Mrs Peebles should seek to re-open this question, as the matter has already been carefully and exhaustively dealt with by the Repatriation Committee, to which her son, Mr R. E. Peebles made his appeal.

He made certain charges against Cr Oates but when asked to substantiate them before the Committee he was totally unable to do so.

Mrs Peebles’ reference to Cr Oates “unwarrantable and unjustifiable attack” on her son is ridiculous.

It was young Peebles who accepted responsibility for putting Cr Oates on the defensive, although the enquiry disclosed the fact that others were behind pulling the strings.

If Mrs Peebles had any “disclosures” to make which would have given any weight to her son’s charges, she should have given her evidence before the Committee at the proper time.

She certainly did send in an affidavit which read as follows: “I, Annie Peebles, married woman do hereby solemnly and sincerely declare that some time ago Mr Strong came up to me in Bay St and told me he had left Oates and if Roland was thinking of going on with the case against Oates he

would join with him.

On the strength of this statement, I communicated the information to my son.”

Mr Strong, at the enquiry, emphatically denied the truth of Mrs Peebles’ Sworn Statement and stated that he had always maintained that Cr Oates had treated him fairly.

Young Peebles could not produce an atom of evidence in support of his many allegations. His own witnesses were responsible for the statement that he was under financial obligations to his parents, and Mrs Peebles assertion to the contrary does not help to clear the position at this stage.

It was also distinctly proved in evidence that Peebles was endeavouring to dispose of his share of the business unknown to his father and his partner, as was also the fact that Peebles owed his father money at that time.

The action of the Committee in finding the charges disproven, and exonerating Cr Oates, has received general public endorsement.

Cr Oates really insisted on the enquiry being made public, and he made it clear that his dealings with Peebles throughout had been open and above board. Those who know Cr Oates best were not surprised that he came through the ordeal with flying colors.

His long and creditable career as a public man has established for him a reputation for straightforwardness and fair dealing that is not easily shaken.

Cr Oates has done a great deal to assist returned soldiers.

He did far more to assist Peebles and Strong in their new enterprise than many others would have done.

When Peebles was quietly endeav-

oring to dispose of his interest in the business the firm owed Oates considerably over £100 for milk supplied, and this despite the fact that they had raised the price of milk to the public while Oates was still delivering to them at the old rate.

By the exercise of reasonable business ability Peebles and Strong should have succeeded in their enterprise.

Instead of that they steadily lost ground until things reached such a stage that Peebles, evidently thinking it wise policy to get out, tried to sell his share in the partnership.

It was at this stage that Oates stepped in, and in a perfectly legitimate way insisted on provision being made for the payment of his milk account.

Peebles admitted that no undue pressure was used by Oates, and that the ultimate sale of the business to Oates was not a forced one.

The transaction, apparently did not suit one or two people whose active antagonism towards Cr Oates is very well known.

They thought they saw another opportunity of dragging Cr Oates’ name through the mire, and were not slow to embrace it. There is little doubt that Peebles was in the hands of those people, and was largely influenced by them in formulating his charges. All this was made perfectly clear at the enquiry.

Whether they succeeded in keeping within the law on this occasion is a question for Cr Oates and his legal advisers to consider. *** FROM the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 28 January 1921

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Collapse costs Moorooduc, Carrum top of the table, Boneo sneak a win over Tyabb

By Brodie Cowburn

PENINSULA

A TAIL order collapse cost Moorooduc a chance at victory on Saturday.

Moorooduc played host to Long Island. The visitors were sent in to bat first and put a good total on the scoreboard.

Brad Bailey was Long Island’s best with the bat with a well-earned half century. His side finished their innings at 6/198.

Moorooduc’s run chase didn’t start as planned. Three of their top order batsmen were dismissed early to leave them struggling at 3/23.

A brave middle order showing from Pathum De Mel, including four sixes, put Moorooduc back in the hunt. They recovered to reach 6/183, but were quickly running out of overs.

Moorooduc lost their last four wickets for just four runs, ending up all out for 187. They finished 11 runs short of the win.

Flinders weren’t able to defend a strong total on Saturday as they took on Pines.

Flinders set Pines 208 runs to win.

Matthew Gale and Blake Hogan-Keogh impressed at the crease - a 114 run stand a highlight of the day.

Pines weren’t daunted by the task ahead of them. Damien Lawrence, Billy Humphrey, and Lai Leaunoa each scored over 40 to guide their side to victory.

Pines won with three wickets and three overs to spare.

The Seaford Tigers notched up a three wicket win on Saturday by chasing down Main Ridge’s total of 126.

Somerville also joined the winner’s list with a five wicket victory against Heatherhill.

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their 40 overs Rye were at 9/121, 28 runs short of victory.

Steve O’Neill was the best performer for Mt Martha with the ball, taking 3/18.

Carrum Downs had a bad day against Skye. They were bowled out for only 76, dooming them to a 52 run loss.

Balnarring got a win on their home deck, defeating Tootgarook.

Falling short: A tail order collapse cost Moorooduc a victory over Long Island. Picture: Andrew Hurst

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the top of the District table with an impressive win over Rosebud on Saturday.

Carrum made the long road trip up to Olympic Park to tackle Rosebud.

Both sides were equal on wins for the season heading into the clash.

Carrum chose to bat first and had mixed fortunes at the crease. Six batsmen of their eight batsmen that went out to the middle were dismissed for single-digit scores.

Luckily for Carrum, Mark Cooper and Jake D’Atri were in good form.

They scored 76 and 42 respectively to help their side to a total of 147.

D’Atri wasn’t finished there, and dominated with the ball too. He wiped out Rosebud’s middle order, posting final figures of 5/15 off his eight overs.

Rosebud ended up all out for 93,

well and truly short of victory.

A brilliant knock of 88 from Tim Clarke got Delacombe Park the win over Hastings.

Hastings set Delacombe Park 184 to win.

Clarke came in as an opener and got his side’s chase off to a dream start.

His huge total proved the difference, as Delacombe Park eventually hit the winning runs in the final over with three wickets to spare.

Around the grounds, Dromana bowled out Crib Point for 111 to get the win at home. A half century from Nick Barfuss helped Frankston YCW to a comfortable win over Pearcedale.

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BONEO held on to claim a narrow win over Tyabb on Saturday.

Boneo put 172 runs on the scoreboard after batting first. Opener Ryan Jellie was their top scorer with 52 runs.

Tyabb’s run chase looked good early, and at 1/71 they were in the box seat. Momentum then swung towards Boneo, and the scoreboard soon read 5/81.

The middle order and tail end got things back on track, and Tyabb were able to take the game down to the final over. Needing just 5 runs to win, Tyabb lost their final wicket.

Mt Martha were also a winner on Saturday. They took home the points against Rye. Mt Martha batted first and put together a patient innings. They set Rye a target of 149 to chase down.

None of Rye’s batsmen could capitalise on good starts. At the end of

SORRENTO got the better of Red Hill in a competitive clash last weekend.

The Hillmen were sent in to bat first, and started well. Opener Luke Robertson impressed with a score of 71.

After their 40 overs Red Hill finished at 5/168.

After losing both openers cheaply, first drop batsman Robert Wilson came in to put Sorrento back on track.

He smashed 88 runs to put his side in the box seat.

Off the back of Wilson’s hard work, Sorrento went on to grab a three wicket win.

A disastrous tail order performance saw Baxter throw away a brilliant chance to win against Mt Eliza on Saturday.

Baxter bowled brilliantly, and managed to bowl their opponents out for just 90. Adeel Hussain posted his side’s best figures with 3/10.

Needing just 90 to win, Baxter looked to have an easy task ahead of them. They got off to a nervy start though, and lost both openers cheaply.

Things hardly improved from there, and wickets kept on falling. At one stage Baxter lost 4/0.

Baxter were eventually bowled out for just 62, dooming them to a devastating defeat.

In other matchups, Baden Powell defeated Mornington by 117 runs and Peninsula Old Boys defeated Langwarrin by 60 runs.

Portland Sky’s back on track HORSE RACING

By Ben Triandafillou MATT Laurie’s promising sprinter Portland Sky has made amends for his unsuccessful trip to Queensland with an all-the-way victory in the $160,000 Group Three Manfred Stakes (1200m) at Caulfield on Saturday.

Having finished at the back of the field in the Group Three Vo Rogue Stakes (1400m) at his only run in Queensland in January, Portland Sky bounced back into form at Caulfield to land a three-quarters of a length victory.

The three-year-old son of Deep Field held off the challenges of some talented gallopers with the Caulfield Guineas runners-up Aysar and last year’s Blue Diamond Stakes winner Tagaloa failing to reel in the speedy colt.

Moving on from his horror trip to Queensland, Mornington-based trainer Matt Laurie is now setting his sights on some of the feature sprints in Adelaide over the Autumn carnival with Portland Sky. Laurie said races like the Group Two Euclase Stakes (1200m) and possibly the Group One

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Goodwood (1200m) could be on the colt’s agenda.

“Happy to put a line through his run in Queensland as he trialled beautifully last week and we were very happy with him coming into today,” Laurie said post-race.

“He’s got good tactical speed. He can relax and he’s got a good sprint. He’s always shown us plenty right from (being) a young horse.

We’ll no doubt get the opportunity to run in something better.”

Despite some classy horses looking to run him down, jockey Luke Currie said he was always confident in the race.

“He’s a nice horse and he was going to win a long way out,” he said post-race. “Only went steady through the first part of it and then he kept quickening the tempo from the 600 himself and he was always going to be hard to run down. He’s a really nice horse.”

Now with two Group Three victories to his name, Portland Sky holds a record of three wins from six career starts. He has accumulated $243,000 in prizemoney.

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Sky’s the limit: Matt Laurie’s Portland Sky wins the Group Three Manfred Stakes at Caulfield on Saturday.

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Spotlight falls on Wallace Cup SOCCER

Wallace Cup action: Langwarrin midfielder Callum Goulding in possession as Mornington midfielder Kyron Kerr closes him down during last year’s cup final. Picture: John Punshon

By Craig MacKenzie THE ninth staging of the Wallace Cup takes place this Saturday at Monterey Reserve.

The annual charity event commemorates the contribution to the local game by the late Steve Wallace, who died on 19 July 2011 at the age of 54.

Wallace was a Langwarrin life-member and former club president, committeeman, coach, player and Bayside League referee.

Along with former Pines president Alan Hodkinson he played a pivotal role in forming the soccer liaison committee that has provided an important line of communication with Frankston council for clubs in that municipality.

Mornington has won the Wallace Cup five times while Langwarrin broke its duck last year with its inaugural success.

However Mornington has been hit by injury and is expected to be without star English imports Josh Heaton and Josh Hine, multiple NPL Golden Boot winner Milos Lujic and defender Andy McIntyre.

The other clubs in this year’s 10-team tournament are Peninsula Strikers, Skye United, Frankston Pines, Baxter, Seaford United, Somerville Eagles, Rosebud and Mount Eliza.

The day kicks off at 12 noon when Baxter takes on Somerville (Pitch 1) and Rosebud clashes with Mount Eliza (Pitch 2).

The semi-finals kick off at 3pm and 4pm and the final is at 5.15pm.

Work on a multimillion dollar revamp of Monterey Reserve is due to start shortly.

The project includes demolition of the existing social rooms and dressing rooms and a complete rebuild and Pines will take up residency at the multipurpose sporting facility at Wedge Road in Carrum Downs throughout the coming season.

Last Thursday night Pines defeated State 2 outfit Peninsula Strikers 4-1 in a friendly at Monterey Reserve.

CJ Hodgson (2), Tito Vodawaqa and Jordan Avraham scored for Pines while Strikers’ reply was an own goal from Scott Webster whose twin brother Simon played for Pines after leaving Doveton due to work commitments.

Avraham’s skill was pivotal in two of Pines’ goals.

He set up the opener for Hodgson in the first half with a ball over the top curled with the outside of his right foot and syncing with the striker’s diagonal run.

Hodgson’s first touch was excellent enabling him to then slot the ball past a stranded Robbie Acs from close range.

Avraham’s goal came from a second half freekick bent into the top corner.

On Saturday Strikers drew 2-2 with Chelsea at Centenary Park.

All four goals came in the second half and Chelsea led twice with goals from Max Timuska-Carr and Adrian Lotca.

Jai Power scored Strikers’ opener thanks to a Shane Tagliaferro through ball while Danny Brooks was brought down late in the game inside the area and Tom Hawkins converted from the spot.

Chelsea are closing in on the signing of Dylan Scott from Mornington.

“He’s a great pick-up as he is a quality player.

He is a cousin of our captain Connor Scott,” Chelsea gaffer Carlo Melino said.

Scott, 23, can play in midfield or central defence.

Also on Saturday Pines downed Skye 3-1 with goals from Fijian internationals Tito Vodawaqa (2) and Savenaca Baledrokadroka.

Mark O’Connor scored for Skye.

It was Pines’ third straight State 2 scalp in January, a run that started with a 4-3 victory over Berwick City.

The other Saturday friendlies saw Baxter draw 3-3 with State 2 opponent Mooroolbark at Baxter Park while Aspendale Stingrays defeated Tullamarine 3-2 at Kingston Heath Soccer Complex.

Baxter was impressive against an opponent two divisions higher.

Matt McDermott, Nathan Yole, Nico Juric and Lawrence Komba were missing from the Baxter matchday squad.

But central defender Charley Hunt, central midfielder Jack Buttery, left back Liam Duff, attacking midfielder Nat Daher and striker Drew Reid stepped up to the mark.

Daher was the pick of the bunch and his performance was highlighted by a stunning move that netted the equaliser after Mooroolbark had gone 3-1 up in the second period and looked to have a fitness edge on the home team.

Daher received the ball near the halfway line and immediately spun past his opponent then unleashed a precise through ball that enabled Lewis Gibson to charge through on the right before striking a firm low shot that went in off the far post.

Baxter’s other goals came from Luke Grant’s looping first half header and a Ben Meiklem fol-

low up after Daher’s second-half penalty had been saved.

State 5 South outfit Aspendale led its State 5 North opponent Tullamarine 2-0 at half-time with goals from James Macnab and Kenan Nuhanovic but Tullamarine hit back early in the second half to level.

Matt Bruce came on late in the game and grabbed the winner.

Aspendale’s best were Nuhanovic, Macnab and Ben Garside.

The big clash on Sunday was the Lawton Park match-up between NPL 2 side Langwarrin and NPL 1 visitor Eastern Lions.

A second half goal from Lions’ striker Ardi Ahmeti settled the issue.

Other Sunday friendlies saw Seaford United go down 7-4 to Hampton Park United at North Seaford Reserve while Mount Martha lost 5-4 to Mount Eliza at Mount Eliza Secondary College.

Dylan Waugh scored all of Seaford’s goals and his haul included a first-half hat-trick.

Mount Martha’s scorers were Ali Giordano (2) and Marcus Poda (2) and Mount Martha coach Chris Sanderson used a squad of 14 made up of six senior squad players, some triallists and some reserve squad players.

“We played four 25-minute quarters in what was a cracking game and a really good hitout for both sides,” Sanderson said.

Meanwhile the draw for the first and second qualifying rounds of the 2021 FFA Cup will be livestreamed on the Football Victoria facebook page at noon on Thursday 4 February.

The first qualifying round is scheduled to take place on the weekend of 13/14 February.

Entry for NPL and State League clubs is mandatory and clubs must complete the FFA Cup registration form by Wednesday 3 February.

The FFA Cup will retain its name while Football Australia (previously Football Federation Australia) consults with the football community throughout 2021 regarding the possible renaming of the competition.

This week’s friendlies: WEDNESDAY: Seaford Utd v Mount Eliza (North Seaford Reserve, 7pm).

SATURDAY: 2021 Wallace Cup (Monterey Reserve starting at 12 noon), Pakenham United v Chelsea (IYU Recreation Reserve, 6pm & 8pm), Dandenong South v Aspendale Stingrays (George Andrews Reserve, 1pm & 3 pm).

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