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Dogs’ bark life CHELSEA’S leash-free exercise area for dogs at Bicentennial Park is proving a big hit with residents and their pooches. The park has a range of agility equipment that keeps dogs active and engaged, and there’s plenty of room for four-legged friends (and their owners) to run around and socialise with other canines. Scott Grindal is a fan, and his Ridgeback cross Mahli thinks it’s pretty cool too. Picture: Gary Sissons

Sports bar on the outer Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au POTENTIAL parking and noise problems from a proposed sports bar in Mordialloc had convinced Kingston councillors to heed community concern about a three-level pub in the heart of Main St. Councillors unanimously voted for Kingston Council to oppose a planning application by Sporting Globe Bar and Grill to open a 450-capactity venue at 590 Main St, the current location of the AKL Discount Store. Council received 161 objections to the

planning application before last Monday evening’s public council meeting where the application for the pub was debated. “The application is inappropriate for the family-friendly character of Main St, Mordialloc,” Paul Cahir, speaking on behalf of objectors at the meeting, told councillors. “The amenity of the local area would be adversely affected. Numerous licenced venues in the Mordialloc Activity Zone have led to an increase in alcohol-fuelled violence and anti-social behaviour in the business and residential zones of Mordialloc.” Objectors say there are already too

many licenced premises in Mordialloc. “The safety of the community must be paramount.” Mr Cahir criticised “the sheer size” of the proposed sports bar and said late trading hours and “promotion of gambling” are concerns alongside traffic congestion and a lack of car parking space if the venue gets the go ahead. Cr Geoff Gledhill said “a beer barn” is not appropriate for the centre of Mordialloc. “It really is something, in my view, in so many ways, that does not fit with what we’re trying to do in Mordialloc.” Cr Gledhill was unimpressed with a

suggestion in the application that “there is ample parking in Mordialloc” after 5pm. Cr Ron Brownlees noted the venue would be reliant on public car parking spaces and council-owned spaces for pub goers. “The parking in Mordialloc is an issue already and not just at peak times,” he said. An open-air rooftop terrace on the third floor could also see neighbours annoyed by noise, according to Cr Brownlees. The land is zoned Commercial 1 so a planning permit is not required to con-

vert the premises into a tavern. A council officers’ report recommended councillors support the application subject to some operating hours and signage conditions. Councillors rejected that recommendation and all nine voted for council to oppose the planning application at a scheduled 27 March hearing at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal. The applicant lodged the application with VCAT after councillors decided not to debate the planning application before council elections on 22 October.

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Author ends year on high AWARD-WINNING author George Ivanoff will cap off another year of Author for All Seasons sessions at Mentone Public Library this weekend. The Cheltenham resident will talk about his Royal Flying Doctor Service books, “a highoctane adventure series for children”, written in partnership with the high-flying medical service. Each book is a standalone story and the series does not need to be read in any particular order. Ivanoff, who has had several books aimed at a Young Adult audience published, recently won an Honours Award at the KOALAs, the New South Wales annual children’s choice awards for his You Choose: Alien Invaders From Beyond the Stars book. The author will be joined by emerging young local writers Joe Bosa and Jessi Hooper who will both talk about their original works. An author appreciation event will be held after Ivanoff and friends’ talks with all authors who have appeared at the Mentone Public Library this year offering books for a special pre-Christmas sale. Bookings are essential due to the “snug nature” of the library run by volunteers. ‘An Author for All Seasons: Series Six - The Grand Finale’ will be hosted at Mentone Public Library, 36 Florence St, Mentone (rear of the Citizens Advice Bureau) on Saturday 10 December, 11am. See mentonepubliclibrary.blogspot.com.au, email mentonepubliclibrary@gmail.com or call 9583 8494 for bookings. Entry by gold coin donation.

Picture perfect: This year’s winning Junior Lens Mist photograph, Gabriel Cali In the Still of the Night.

Snappers vie for prizes at Lens Mist comp BUDDING photographers are grabbing their cameras and heading for the beach for a chance to win a share of over $7000 prize money in the Kingston Council’s annual Lens Mist photography competition. Now in its seventh year, Lens Mist helps celebrate Port Phillip Bay’s beaches and foreshore environment. “The innovative competition challenges artists to capture an image that evokes Port Phillip Bay while responding to the theme: ‘Our changing environment’, the mayor Cr David Eden said. “Kingston is proud to support local artists and the annual Lens Mist event is a fantastic opportunity for photographers to share their talent.” Photographs from 20 finalists will be displayed at the Mordialloc Food, Wine and Music Festival in March which usually attracts more than 40,000 people. The winner of the Best Photograph Award will receive a $5000 prize. Kingston Council sponsors a $2000 People’s Choice Award, $500 Junior Lens Mist prize and $250 Voter’s Award. Entries for Lens Mist are open now and must be submitted by Wednesday 18 January. See kingstonarts.com.au or call 9581 4593.

Flying doctors: George Ivanoff has written official Doctor Who fiction and is now working on a series of adventure books based on the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Picture: Gary Sissons

Aboriginal stones find questioned Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au ABORIGINAL artefacts found at the site of a council-approved residential development have unearthed questions about councillors not being notified about the discovery of culturally sensitive stone artefacts. Cr Rosemary West wondered why a developer would be allowed to “build over and bury” Aboriginal artefacts found at 1-44 First Avenue, Chelsea Heights. Councillors originally approved a subdivision of the First Avenue land into 25 lots in 2013 with work to begin on building homes by September 2018.

“There’s lot to talk about with this developer and I hope we can get on with it soon,” Cr West said. Cr West requested council officers confirm at the next council meeting that the First Avenue site is a Cultural Heritage Management Plan recognised site and if so, what council can do to “protect it from the impact of the approved development”. Cr West’s notice of motion asked for an explanation about “why no information about the discovery of these artefacts was provided in the officer report to councillors or in the officer presentation to planning panel before council approved the rezoning and development of this site”. Council will also investigate the

possibility of preserving the artefacts for display in the Gathering Place for Elders at Kingston Council’s offices or another suitable site with the help of the Friends of the Edithvale Seaford Wetlands. Council officers will submit a brief report to councillors at the December council meeting and a more detailed report in February next year. An independent planning and heritage consultant will also be hired by council to advise whether further research and better protection for the site can be arranged. Artefacts found: Aboriginal stones have been uncovered at a development site in Chelsea Heights. Picture: Gary Sisons

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Empathetic exhibitors: Louisa and Elvis with Kingston for Human Rights committee members Barbara Richardson, left, and Philippa Rayment at St Joseph’s Chelsea Primary School.

Illustrating children’s views on refugees PUPILS are standing up for the rights of refugees via a children’s art exhibition at Shirley Burke Theatre, Parkdale. The event will be opened by artist and peace activist William Kelly, 7:30pm, Saturday 10 December. Mr Kelly, OAM, is a former dean of the Victorian College of Arts and a guest lecturer at Yale, Oxford and Cambridge universities, as well as other institutions in Europe, South Africa, US, Eastern Europe and Australia. He is the only visual artist to be given the prestigious Courage of Conscience Award (Boston, US). Other recipients include Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King Jr, Muhammad Ali and John Lennon. Pupils Louisa and Elvis, of St Joseph’s Chelsea Primary School, are two of more than 100 children exhibiting works. Louisa said she chose her drawing Mother and Daughter because it shows a mother and daughter in grief over the war in their country. “You can see in the little girl’s eyes that she is terrified and has no clue about whether or not she will survive this terrible war,” Louisa said.

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“The mother is also very scared. That fear is not for her safety, but instead, it’s for her daughter’s safety. There is nowhere for them to go. Wherever they go, the war follows them.” Elvis called his artwork The Tree of Rights. He said he chose this art style because he saw human rights as a gift or fruit. “I came up with the idea of drawing a tree and all the human rights were represented as fruits,” he said. “Then I realised that thousands of people around the world don’t have their basic human rights and are reaching for help. That’s how I thought of the hands reaching out as a sign of hope.” After the opening, guests will view the movie Mary Meets Mohammad by Tasmanian filmmaker Heather Kirkpatrick. The free event is hosted by Kingston for Human Rights to celebrate Human Rights Day. The exhibition will run at the Shirley Burke Gallery, 64 Parkers Rd, Parkdale, until Thursday 22 December.

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Jet-ski dangers focus of review DANGER to swimmers off Kingston beaches from passing jet-skis could be reduced if planned boating zone changes are introduced as part of a by Parks Victoria review. The state government agency is seeking feedback on extending swimming-only areas off beaches by up to 60 metres at several bayside and peninsula beaches. A Boating Zone Review proposes wider exclusion zones for jet-skis off Aspendale, Bonbeach, Carrum and Chelsea beaches. Feedback is also being sought on jet-ski use along Patterson River. “Parks Victoria is inviting beach-

goers, swimmers, paddle craft users, vessel operators, local residents, local businesses and the broader community to provide feedback on proposed improvements to existing boating and swimming zones in Port Phillip and Western Port,” the review states. Kingston Council has been flagging the danger posed by jet-skis mixing with swimmers off bayside beaches for the past couple of years. Gnotuk Ave in Aspendale, Williams Grove in Bonbeach and Watkins St/ Coleman Rd in Aspendale are three areas where council wants to see nogo zones extended for watercraft.

Parks Victoria is working with Maritime Safety Victoria to improve safety at bayside beaches. Parks Victoria encourages feedback on the proposed changes to existing boating and swimming zones. An online survey can be completed at parkweb.vic.gov.au or feedback can be submitted in writing by email to boatingzonereview@parks.vic. gov.au or by letter to The Manager, Local Ports and Waterways, Boating Zone Review, Parks Victoria, 10/535 Bourke St, Melbourne. The deadline for submissions is Friday 16 December.

Police target beach crime BAYSIDE police will be working with the public to keep the peace this summer as the mercury climbs and beachgoers start flocking to the foreshore. Visiting the Mordialloc police station last week, Mordialloc MP Tim Richardson and Police Minister Lisa Neville praised officers for their work to support community safety. As part of Operation Summertime police will focus on public order issues, including beach parties, drunkenness and drug use, use of fireworks and other anti-social activities at the beach. The beach patrol and a bike patrol units will run right through summer to respond to incidents. Ms Neville said that while public order and security offences in Kingston had decreased by 8 per cent over

the last year, police remain vigilant. Victoria Police continues to ramp up its recruitment and training across the state. About 1000 police, police custody officers and protective services officers will be in training at the Victoria Police Academy over the next 12 months. The government this week fasttracked the recruitment of 406 new police, with the first of the 300 new officers to hit the beat in early 2017. Backing them up are custody officers whose appointment allows police, including at Moorabbin and Dandenong, return to the front line. Almost 250 custody officers are deployed at 22 of Victoria’s busiest police stations. Since November 2014, Ms Neville said the Labor Government had

added 1156 new police. “Summer is one of the best times by the bay, and it’s important for people to stay safe over this busy period,” Mr Richardson said. “That’s why local police will be patrolling the beaches and responding to incidents, including drug and alcohol-fuelled anti-social behaviour.” Ms Neville said the Government was working closely with the Chief Commissioner to ensure communities, like Mordialloc, have the resources they need to keep people safe. “We’ve also brought in new laws to target carjackings and home invasions to give police greater powers to crack down on crime,” she said.

No distance left to run: Jet-skis could be moved even further away from swimmingonly zones at bayside beaches.

Witness appeal after hit-run WITNESSES are being asked to come forward after a man was left seriously injured in a hit-run collision in Pearcedale last month. The incident occurred when a green Subaru station wagon travelling south on Craig Rd, made a right turn onto Baxter-Tooradin Rd into the path of a motorcycle, 4.30pm, Tuesday 11 October. The station wagon stopped a short distance away before fleeing without the driver rendering assistance or exchanging details. The 56-year-old rider, of Pakenham, received broken bones and was taken to hospital in a serious condition. He underwent surgery, is awaiting more surgery, and is in a wheelchair in a rehabilitation hospital.

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ELECTRICITY systems, solar generation, battery storage, data collection and analysis are among a range of subjects to be studied by Patterson River Secondary College Year 10 students next year. The school library will also be upgraded to become an “energy laboratory”, where the students will study energy data measured by sensors. “This initiative will help educate the next generation of energy professionals and create pathways for students into careers in renewable energy, energy efficiency and new energy technologies,” Energy, Environment and Climate Change Minister Lily D’Ambrosio said. She said the state government will work closely with the school to develop its students’ energy-related skills, particularly in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The project will also support Melbourne-based energy innovators Hux Connect, Watt Watchers and Greensense, who are supplying the sensors and data analytics equipment used by students to measure and monitor energy use. “We’re excited to be working with Patterson River Secondary College to introduce a pioneering new class into your school curriculum next year,” Carrum Labor MP Sonya Kilkenny said. See prsc.vic.edu.au online for details of Patterson River Secondary College’s curriculum and science classes.

IF there was just one thing that Greg Hunt the retiring executive officer of the South East Council Climate Change Alliance (SECCCA), could proclaim as the best way to protect the environment for future generations, it is “education”. The former science teacher with a passion for the natural world has spent his 43-year career advocating for change in the way individuals and organisations manage resources. Education has always been a huge part of that process, whether it’s investigating options for energy conservation, or promoting broader thinking on energy use. Hunt has a varied employment background, but the environment has always been his mainstay. He spent his first 14 working years with the education department teaching young people about the world around them, before moving on to various environmental organisations where he was able to draw on his education and advocacy background to implement change. While he has spent the past 10 years at SECCCA working closely with local governments to try to reduce the impacts of a changing climate and dwindling resources, he is quick to point out that it’s certainly not a problem specific to government. To sum up Hunt’s mantra on the environment – it’s “everybody’s problem”. In fact it is one of his proudest achievements so far that he and his SECCCA colleagues have been able to drive the point that climate change is everybody’s problem – not just that of governments to “react”, but up to every individual and every organisation to rethink how they use resources and how they can do it better. Although he will continue to advocate for

Greg Hunt may be retiring from the South East Council Climate Change Alliance but will retain a keen interest in the welfare of the environment. Picture: Keith Platt

the environment as a consultant and public speaker after leaving SECCCA, it is the ground-breaking projects he oversaw while at the alliance that will be his legacy. These include the Eco Driver program, a much lauded, nationally-recognised program to help drivers use their vehicles more efficiently; the Energy Saver Study, which involved reducing the energy use of households while increasing the “comfort and health” of residents; the Save it for the Game program, which helped sports clubs and organisations recognise and make changes to energy consumption; and the ‘Financial risk and Adaptation program, which was geared towards energy-saving measures for councils. While he loved the job at SECCCA, Hunt says it’s time to move on, as he’s not “getting any younger”. He feels happy with what he has been able to oversee at SECCCA, but would like governments, particularly federal, to step up and provide “leadership”

with ongoing investment and policy consistency. While he had a great working relationship with the former environment minister with who he shares the name Greg Hunt, he would love to be able encourage politicians to “swim against the tide” and not let politics intrude on what they should be doing. “There is no substitute for change.” As for retirement, Hunt is heavily involved in consultancy work, public speaking and strategic planning, and in his spare time travels the state to pursue his love of birds, both as a watcher and a researcher. “To see a male splendid wren in full breeding plumage is a sight to behold. We are so lucky, but that might not be available to future generations.” ECCCA is an incorporated body and a network of nine councils with a mission to investigate and deliver projects and research programs at a regional level.

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Occasional Child Care Introduction to volunteering Chelsea Heights Community Centre offers four hour Frankston Volunteer Resource occasional Wedforand Thurs andpupils will primary school Centre will provide information on child care sessions onChess Learn to playcall chess9772 in a fun3391. and be taking bookings for 2017. For details volunteering to anyone interesting in supportive environment. Improve Chelsea Heights Community Centre is located at Beazley your school grades whilst learning contributing some of their spare time this great game. Studies have shown Reserve, 160 Thames Promenade, Chelsea Heights. that children who play chess develop for the good of their community. strong analytical and strategy skills. Volunteers Drivers Topics covered include the benefits Try for free at 4.30-6pm on Tuesday Peninsula Transport Assist needs Volunteer Drivers. 12 August. Classes will then follow of volunteering, the rights and during schooltoterm, fee is $40 Do you have time, like drivingonand want contribute responsibilities of voluteers and 4 weeks. To book or ask for more to your community? Inductionfor costs are covered information contact: Patterson Lakes organisations and details and of drivers are reimbursed from Community 54-70 Thompson pick upCentre, to return Patterson Lakes. Call 9772 8588. volunteer positions available. FreeFor details call ClemRoad, locations. on 03 9708 8241 or email information session at Frankston Creative writing classes - peninsulatransportassist@gmail.com Facilitator Alex Ruschanow hosts Library, 60 Playne St, Frankston at writing classes at Frankston Carrum Community Activitycreative Centre 11am on Tuesday 30 September. North’s Mahogany Neighbourhood Every Thursday at 10 am Centre fortnightly on Wednesdays Email info@frankstonvolunteer. at 10am-12noon. Participants are Carrum Community Activity Centre invites new org or call 9770 6492 for further members. We meet every Thursday 10am at 38 Valetta information.

Airport. We are a friendly group of women who support The Smith Family’s disadvantaged children in The Learning for Life program. Please ring Mary Daly on 0401 035 835. Al-Anon Family Groups If your loved one drinks too much and you don’t know where to turn, Al-Anon Family Groups can help! Confidential meetings are held in Chelsea every Tues. 7.30 - 9.00pm at Longbeach Place, 15 Chelsea Road. No appointment necessary. New members welcome. Aspendale Gardens-Edihvale Community Bank staff members

Calling Volunteer Visitors friendship. Next outing is on Tuesday throughout Frankston from Central Bayside Community Health Services (CBCHS) is 26 August, a coach trip to Village Inn August-6 September. Eigh with a stop at Lindt chocolate looking for volunteers for its Community Visitorsoutlet Scheme.performances of 20 produ include plays in cafes, circu morning tea of scones, cream, Volunteer visitors provide then companionship to socially game parks and operas in jam and biscuits followed by live See www.anywherefest/f isolated residents in local Aged Care facilities and help entertainment. Afterwards enjoy a lunch with optional free for details of all shows. them feel connected to thetwo-course community. Volunteers must bingo. Cost $27. Call 9775 2304. speakers be over 18 and able to commit to at least fortnightly visitsProbus Frankston Probus Club me Peninsula Activities Group first Friday of each month for a minimum of 12 months.SEPTEMBER Online training is provided. Activities for the over 50s, group at Frankston RSL Bowling Deirdre Martinz on 8587 0296 or meetsContact at 10am-12noon on the Cranbourne Rd, Frankston Anywhere Theatre Festival third Friday of every month at the and hear a speaker of inter volunteers@cbchs.org.au Anywhere theatre will be performed stay for lunch at the RSL af Uniting Church, High St, Frankston. encouraged and prompted to write a short piece, then to read it out and share feedback and ideas with each other. Cost is $5 per class. Call 9786 1445 or email centre@mahogany. org.au to book. Mahogany Neighbourhood Centre, 26 Mahogany Ave, Frankston North.

ess for primary school pupils rn to play chess in a fun and portive environment. Improve r school grades whilst learning Aspendale Gardens-Edihvale Community Bank staff members great game. Studies have shown t children who play chess develop on Friday 5 September. Em anywhere but in threatres All welcome for light lunch and friendship. Next outing is on Tuesday throughout Frankston from 22 encouraged and prompted to write Chelsea Lawn Tennis Club ng analytical and strategy skills. a short piece, then to read it out and 26 August, a coach trip to Village Inn August-6 September. Eighty Always wanted to play tennis? Ex tennis player? All Event Name for free at 4.30-6pm on Tuesday St, Carrum. Join us for exercises, card making, crafts, oil performances of 20 productions Aspendale Gardens Edithvale staff members share feedback and ideas with each with a stop at LindtCommunity chocolate outletBank welcome from beginners to experienced players to our August. Classes will then follow Mentone News and the Event Address painting, demonstrations, guest speakers andThe dayChelsea, trips. Mordialloc, include plays in cafes, circuses in other. Cost is $5 per class. Call 9786 then morning tea of scones, cream, Aspendale Gardens-Edithvalemixed Community doublesBank, socialsupport tennis atcommunity 10.00 am, 2nd Monday Social salsa dancing during school term, fee is $40 upcoming public events free in a For more information call 8588 1831 ororganisations 9772 4564. by promoting game parks and operas in galleries. provide experienced players to joinSouthern you. Free BBQ prior eventbiscuits at the Chelsea Activity Hub, Tues Dec 1445 or email centre@mahogany. networking jam and followed by live of each month. We can supply racquets etc. For further Cross Salsa Frankston 4 weeks. To book or ask for more Contact Person Community Event Calendar See www.anywherefest/frankston and snacks after. For details call Brian 0418588559. We 20 at 6entertainment. pm. Register yourAfterwards interest 1800enjoy 209 031. org.au to book. Mahogany Neighinformation contact Janet 0404 826 659 Chelsea Lawn a are hosting social Latin nights. rmation contact: Patterson Lakes Contact Phone Aspendale Seniors’ Club Social Tennis TheTable calendar is published monthly in The Chelsea, Mordialloc, Mentone News, for details of all shows. need 12 starters Club,ofBeardsworth bourhood Centre, 26 Mahogany Ave, two-course lunch with optional free in the first weekTennis or editions the month. Ave, Chelsea – Next to the Send your listings to Instead of the usual Wednesday mmunity Centre, 54-70 Thompson Aspendale Seniors’ Club is looking for players to join Chelsea Lawn Tennis Club or email communitye Football Pavilion. Frankston North. bingo.toCost $27. Call 9775 Salsa classes, enjoy a night Chelsea Calisthenics d, Patterson Lakes. Call 9772 8588. Club ourofSocial Table Tennis on a Thursday morning from Polio Free chance play tennis. Think you2304. are too unfit, Probus speakers nothing but dancing. Great Latin If you are interested could you please ring Stretch, Flex and Perfect classes being held during Dec 9.15am. FrankstonHave Probus on the youClub or domeets you know anyone who had polio or is beginner, ex tennis player? All welcome from Mordialloc Mens Shed Peninsula Activities Group music and fabulous people to dance and Jan. Don’t want to lose your flex during the holiday Annette on 9773 4704 or 0417 302 595 for details. first Friday of each month at 10am ative writing classes now experiencing after effects of polio? Please come beginners toSEPTEMBER experienced players to our mixed doubles 457 Main St, Mordialloc (by the station). Activities for the over 50s, group break? Want to Absolute at Frankston Bowling Pavilion, litator Alex Ruschanow hosts improve on your Cali skills? Then come to ourRSL support group meeting heldwith. at 11am on the beginners can join social tennis at 10.00 am, 2nd Monday of each month. New members welcome. We carry out all the usual Mordialloc Superules Football Clu b at 10am-12noon alongatand join us. Classesmeets will include stretch, core on the We can supply racquets etc. Morning tea provided. For freeInformation introductory class at 8pm. One Cranbourne Rd, Frankston. Go along ative writing classes Frankston second Saturday of each month at the activities of any mens shed and cater for all types are a non for-profit sporting club exercises, tricks, turns andthird leaps. Perfect anymonth Cali at the furtherAnywhere Theatre Festival Friday of for every Wednesday per month atWe 7.30and hear aCentre, Main speaker of St, interest and th’s Mahogany Neighbourhood Mornington. information contact Janet 0404 826 659 Chelsea of members with common, community inspired We provide a training program & games for over 35’s girl,Wednesdays everyone welcome,Uniting for planning purposes Anywhere theatre will Ave, be performed Church, Highplease St, Frankston.Lawn Tennis stay for lunch at the5981 RSL2540 afterwards 10pm, upstairs at The Grand Hotel, tre fortnightly on Enquiries: Club, Beardsworth Chelsea. interests etc. who still play Aussie rules footy or in some cases just to register. Costare is $10 per class. Chelsea Sportswomen on Friday 5 September. Email enqui- 499 Nepean Hwy, Frankston. $5 for anywhere but in threatres All welcome for light lunch and 0am-12noon. Participants

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train. We have two sides over 35 years & over 40 years. Hall for hire FREE CHRISTMAS NATIVITY PHOTOS We have members training & playing born in the 1950 The large hall at the Chelsea Heights Community Centre Chelsea Uniting Church Parish invites you to come thru to the 1980. We are requiring more players & Event Name............................................................................................................................................................................................................... is perfect for functions including Weddings, Dinner along to The Strand, Chelsea to share our stable and members. Contact Paul Joyce on 0417 583 025 ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Dances, 21st Birthdays, Trivia Nights and Christenings. costumes for your FREE Christmas Nativity Photos. Mentone Mordialloc Art Group The Chelsea, Mordialloc, Mentone News and the 10am – 1pm BYO Camera andEvent The child care room is also available for children’s Sat 3rd Dec Smiles.Address ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ Carrum Bowling Club Art Group’sCommunity Bargain Sale will Bank, support community AspendaleMentone-Mordialloc Gardens-Edithvale birthday parties on Sundays. The Centre is currently ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Details 0417 382 043 Bowling by the Bay organisations by promoting be on at the studio, 29 Venice Street,upcoming Mentone, frompublic events free in a taking bookings for 2017, please call 9772 3391. ............................................................................................................................... Event Date .................................................................................. SOCIAL BOWLS: Brush up your off-season bowling skills 10am Sat Dec 3 until Sat Dec 10. Open till 4pm daily Bush Kinder by joining the Carrum Bowling Club’s Social Bowls on Contact Person ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... Frankston and District (until 6pm on Friday 9th). Wonderful, original art priced Mentone Pre School are introducing Bush Kinder in each Saturday and Wednesday, 10.30am. All bowlers...................................................................................................................................................................................................... Contact Phone Prostate Cancer Support Group $10 to $250 and original artincards at $4.50. All Mordialloc, he calendarfrom is published monthly The Chelsea, Mentone 2017 for our 4 year oldNews, groups. Enrol now for 2017 – beginners, novice and experienced - are welcome. Our Send your to:meets PO on Box Hastings Thelistings support group the 588, last Thursday of each 3915 in the first week or editions of the month. welcome. http://www.mentone-mordiallocartgroup. Call 9583 4422 or email info@mentonepreschool.com. synthetic greens offer year-round bowling in a great or email communityevents@baysidenews.com.au month at 10am in the King Close Community Hall in org.au/ For further details phone 9584 6376 au for further details. ambience, by the beach at Carrum. We are at 716 Nepean Frankston North. Men with prostate health issues and Highway, Carrum. Telephone: 9772-2437. Sunday December 18th FREE WEEKLY BREAKFAST their partners are invited to attend the support group for Come and enjoy FREE weekly 3 course restaurant discussion on prostate health issues and some friendly Carols by Candlelight Epilepsy Support Group style breakfast from 7.45 to 9.45am at Chelsea Care banter. Details: 0407817996 (Gordon) 6pm - 8pm community activities Meet every 2nd Saturday at St Francis Xavier Parish, 60 Works 5 Blantyre Ave Chelsea YOUR PANTRY can assist 8pm Carols by Candlelight. Christmas Day Service Davey St, Frankston from 1pm – 3pm. Weight Loss with food and toiletry items for those struggling. December 25th at 9am. St David’s Parkdale Uniting Further details phone Sue 0407 509 519 Mondays at 6.30 p.m. Phone the office on 03 9773 0301. Church, 128 Parkers Road, Parkdale or Cris 0437 386 867 If you are not happy with your weight join us at T.O.W.N. (Take off Weight Naturally) Group Aspendale Senior Mordialloc Bowls Club Health Practitioners VIEW Club Citizens Club Rooms 151, Station Street, Aspendale. Very Competitive Bowls for newcomers on a Tuesday night Are you a health practitioner interested in collaborative The Dingley Village VIEW Club meet for fun and friendly, supportive group. Contact: Carol 9787 5168 or under lights November to February, 7pm-10pm. care? The Carrum/Mordialloc Mental Health friendship on the second Tuesday of the month 10.00am Sue 9580 0604 or just turn up. Single or mixed Gender, bring a friend and we will at The Flight Deck Bar & Grill, 37 First Ave, Moorabbin Practitioners Network (MHPN) is holding a free Centre, Sturdee St Chelsea. Mon 5 & 12 Dec. Mon 9, 16 & 23 Jan. at 4:30-5:30pm Contact to register : katrina_heiberg@hotmail.com

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SOUTHERN SOUNDS CHORUS Come sing with us. Real women, real harmony & real fun! Tuesdays 7.15 pm St Judes PS Hall, 30 Warrandyte Rd, Langwarrin. Enquiries Christine 0421 229 878 www.southernsounds.org.au

Be a Lifesaver! Bonbeach Life Saving Club is offering a full training course for 13-17 teenagers and 18-80 adults during January 2017 (11th-20th varying sessions and times). Contact: Steph on chiefinstructor@bonbeachlsc.com.au or checkout Facebook Bonbeach LSC Inc. Also junior nippers 8-12 years spaces available! 2nd Annual Frankston Antiques & Collectables Fair 25th Feb 2017. 9am – 3.30pm Monash University Peninsula Campus (Via Millard Street) Frankston. Admission $5 per adult Children Free. Approx 50 stallholders all undercover selling huge variety of antiques. Valuations on Day $5 per item. All proceeds to Life-Gate Inc Frankston. Enquiries 97700595.

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NEWS DESK Police patrol Grabbed by throat

A CARRUM man walking in McLeod Rd was grabbed by the throat after three men – one of African appearance and two Maoris – demanded cigarettes, 10.15pm, Saturday 3 December. The man told them he didn’t have any cigarettes but handed over $2, saying that was all he had. He then ran to Carrum railway station and reported the incident to protective services officers. The offenders are described as early 20s and wearing singlets. One of the Maoris had a rat’s tail haircut. Anyone with information should call Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.

Vets clinics targeted

VETS’ surgeries at Patterson River, Kingston and Chelsea were raided

last week. Thieves smashed a rear glass door to break into the Patterson River Veterinary Clinic, 4.40am, Wednesday 30 November, causing $1000 damage. They rummaged through draws in the reception area of the McLeod Rd, Carrum, surgery, before stealing a donation tin. They drove off in an old Toyota Camry which was seen leaving the car park. Kingston Veterinary Hospital, in Lower Dandenong Rd, Mentone, was broken into 2.30am, Saturday 3 December. Police believe the same offenders may have attempted to break in the night before. They used a jemmy bar to force a security door then smashed a window to gain entry, stealing a laptop.

Offenders kicked and jemmied open the front door of the Chelsea Veterinary Clinic, Nepean Hwy, 6pm, Saturday 3 December. They ransacked cupboards and drawers and got away with only $15 in coins from the reception area. Call Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.

Beer’s gone

TWO offenders wearing hoodies and gloves raided the Carrum Patterson Lakes Sporting Club rooms, Graham Rd, overnight Monday last week and stole two slabs of beer. The pair climbed onto a balcony, 2am, and smashed CCTV cameras. They then unsuccessfully attempted to jemmy the main door and several windows. Going around the back they

smashed a large awning window, activating the alarm, before making off with the beer. Police believe the raid may be linked to a break-in at the Patterson River Veterinary Clinic the same night.

Police got suspect number POLICE chasing a car allegedly being driven erratically in Chelsea found its bumper bar – with number plate attached – after it was involved in a collision, 5pm, Saturday 3 December. They were then able to track down the owner of the car and identify the likely driver. Chelsea police allege they saw the car leaving the Chelsea Heights hotel car park on the wrong side of the exit lane before turning onto Wells Rd.

They watched it weaving in and out of traffic and passing cars on the gravel verge before activating the police car’s lights and siren and initiating the chase. Police lost the car after it turned into Thames Promenade, but did see vehicle debris on the on-ramp to the Frankston freeway. Retracing their route they came across a Mitsubishi Lancer with damaged rear panels – with the offending car’s bumper bar and licence plate nearby. Inquiries showed the registration details matched the car’s description and owner’s name and address. A Carrum Downs woman, 19, is expected to be charged with dangerous driving and other traffic matters.

Stay clear of seals BEACHGOERS are reminded to keep their distance from seals resting on beaches in Western Port and Port Phillip bays beaches. Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning manager program manager Suraya VI said some seals may appear sick or emaciated, but should not be approached under any circumstances. “While we understand that seeing a seal in poor condition may be upsetting, approaching the seal or trying to move it will cause an already stressed animal further distress,” she said. “If people sighted seals or seal pups lying on the beach, leave them in peace and enjoy their presence

from afar. “We are really lucky to see marine mammals such as seals and dolphins so close up in their natural environment, but they are wild animals, and it’s up to us to give them the space they need.” It is illegal to approach within 30 metres of a seal on land, and dogs are not permitted within 50 metres of a seal on land. At boat ramps or other man-made structures such as piers, people must stay at least five metres away from seals. Anyone who finds an unwell seal should call the AGL marine response unit on 1300 245 678 or DELWP on 136 186.

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HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS

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 theline 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-to-client”. 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.

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 in to 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.

Do you have rules that you live by when treating patients? My number one rule is to take things at

Your audiologist, Cathryn Williams

Hearing problems? We can help you Chelsea Hearing is accredited by the Office of Hearing Services to provide services to eligible pensioners. This includes free to client hearing tests and hearing aids.

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Hearing tests for adults and children Hearing aids Hearing classes Custom earplugs for swimming, musicians and communication earpieces

Open Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm To make an appointment call Cathryn on 8740 2135 Address: Suite 3, 8 The Strand, Chelsea Email: reception@chelseahearing.com.au

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Making our patients feel welcome ENVIRONMENTAL Services are recognised as a critical component of the holistic care provided at St John of God Frankston Rehabilitation Hospital. Our Environmental Services team (also known as our Housekeeping team) ensures our environment is clean, tidy and safe by meeting all infection control health care standards ensuring our patients well-being and meeting their expectations whilst in our care. We aim to make our patients experience the best it can possibly be. All inpatients are welcomed with a “Patient Welcome Pack” which consists of items such as body lotion, toothpaste/toothbrush set, razor, eye mask and tissues. . At St John of God Frankston Rehabilitation hospital, we are committed to minimizing our environmental foot print. Examples of how we have achieved this include the introduction of microfiber and steam technology, which has reduced the use of chemicals and water and in return provided a superior clean with effective prevention of environmental contamination. This initiative also bought with it occupational health and safety benefits for our caregivers due to reduced lifting and chances of slipping, as surfaces are no longer wet. As part of an energy efficient light replacement project, lighting was replaced with Light Emitting Diode (LED). For the calendar year 2015, we reduced our land fill by 109.48kgs by

recycling items such as bottles and cartridges. We continue to encourage recycling and separation of waste with our goal to continued reduction in our landfill waste. How do we know our environment is clean? Our Environmental Services team participates in an ongoing range of training and education programs, including annual mandatory training. Further to this, we undertake audits, both internal and independent external audits on a regular basis. Outcomes are evaluated to support quality improvement activities, training needs, maintain data, and ensure informed practice. We have in place a trained Hand Hygiene Champion. Our result of 100% in a Hand Hygiene audit conducted in November 2016, is reflective of the training and education we undertake to ensure we provide a clean, safe and healthy environment. Our Environmental Team work closely with all departments ensuring any special needs or requirements of our patients are met. This may include extra linen, newspaper deliveries and flower arrangements. “Caregivers are so wonderful I cannot praise them enough, absolutely pleased, wouldn’t change a thing. Top quality” this feedback received from one of our patients is the ultimate compliment and confirmation of our commitment to meeting and exceeding our patient expectations. We look forward to the completion

of our refurbishment in 2017, where all our patients will enjoy upgraded rooms and bathrooms. During the refurbishment works, we will continue to provide the same level of service and care to our patients and provide an environment to support them on their journey. How do you attend our hospital? Inpatients – you can choose who provides your rehabilitation after your acute hospital stay or if you have a

referral from your GP. Simply request to have your inpatient rehabilitation at our hospital and one of our Rehabilitation Assessment Nurses will visit you to plan your stay with us. Outpatients: A referral from your GP or Specialist is required. Please direct all referrals to: St John of God Frankston Rehabilitation Hospital 255-265 Cranbourne Road, Frankston General telephone: 9788 3333

** Same expert physical rehabilitation ** New look coming in 2017!!! NEW LOOK FOR OUR HOSPITAL We are very excited to announce our hospital will be undertaking a $9.7 million refurbishment. Work commenced last month and all staged works aim to be completed by December 2017.

Artists impressions of front entrance inside and out

Scope of works planned: Conversion of 3 and 4 bed wards to 2 bed wards. Increased single rooms Patient rooms and ensuites will be refurbished and refreshed Improved front entrance access for patients and vehicles Chapel to be moved and increased in size with the addition of a multipurpose adjourning meeting room New kiosk and lounge area in front reception Whilst this is a comprehensive and detailed refurbishment it will occur in stages in order to have the least impact on both our inpatients and outpatient services. We will continue with business as usual to provide our comprehensive rehabilitation services every day throughout the project. Hospitality I Compassion I Respect I Justice I Excellence PAGE 14

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255-265 Cranbourne Road, Frankston Telephone: 03 9788 3333 Email: info.frankstonrehab@sjog.org.au

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Paraplegic takes the lead in kitesurfing TWO Saturdays ago Jim Kolokithas, pictured, turned his wheelchair along a strip of plastic matting down to the water’s edge at Mt Martha beach. “It was amazing; a good feeling,” he said. “I got a bit emotional just sitting there.” The emotion was not just for himself, but for the other disabled people who will now be able to enjoy the simple pleasure of crossing a beach to the water. With the new matting being regularly rolled out in front of Mt Martha Lifesaving Club the soft sand will no longer be an insurmountable obstacle for narrow-tyred wheelchairs. Although Jim Kolokithas mostly gets around in a wheelchair, he is no stranger to swapping land transport to being on the water. He water skis, sails a modified kitesurfer (it has a seat) and can manage to crawl across the sand if he wants a swim. But it’s the benefits of the matting for the less able that made the matting so special. “I’m in Melbourne now [he says by phone on Friday] and there’s not really any place I can’t venture off to by myself because of improvements with ramps and getting rid of steps. Water – the beach - is the next place to make accessible for all.” Mr Kolokithas is one of about eight disabled kitesurfers in the world. He is at the forefront of designing the modifications necessary – a seat and quick release mechanism - to make the sport disabled-friendly and hopes more people will take it up “now that sailing is no longer in the

Paralympics”. “Kitesurfing is the only sport I can see these guys transitioning to,” he said. Mr Kolokithas said he took up kitesurfing after his accident “because it was the only sport I’d really wanted to do but never had time for [because of business]”. Apart from refining changes to the actual board in conjunction with colleagues in Europe, Mr Kolokithas is now working on a trolley to transport the rig into the water. “Launching and retrieving is the most difficult part of kitesurfing.” Before coming off his bike he went scuba diving and was a water skier

and snow skier and had ridden motorbikes since he was seven. The accident that nearly killed him happened when he fell off a dirt bike in sand dunes near Robe, in South Australia. “It [the ride] just went pear shaped, there was other vehicle involved,” he said. “I couldn’t breath and was fighting for my life; paralysis was the last thing on my mind. I had a collapsed right lung and five broken ribs.” While being transported to hospital the main thing he wanted was to get home to his three sons and wife, who was pregnant with their fourth child (another boy).

Mr Kolokithas says his paralysis “is T10 on the ASIA scale, the worst you can be at that level”. The accident also led to the loss of his fruit and vegetable home delivery business which employed 18 people. “But I think now that I am somehow fortunate, although everyone has their own perspective. I have a lot of family time and life couldn’t be better.” He also sees “this time in history” as “a bit of a blessing because before now disabled couldn’t access anything”. “Quite a few councils are being proactive and providing access to water, the last frontier.” Keith Platt

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Welcome mat to the water’s edge AFTER five years of negotiations and planning, beach matting has finally arrived to provide safe access for wheelchairs at Mt Martha beach. Unrolled to public for the first time two Saturdays ago (27 November), the matting was quickly given trial runs, and the thumbs up. Several wheelchairs and one man using two crutches took to the matting after a ribbon cutting ceremony involving Mornington Peninsula Shire mayor, Cr Bev Colomb, the shire’s MetroAccess officer Virginia Richardson, Mt Martha Life Saving Club president David Mowat and Karen Frankhauser. The first roll of matting was given a kick by Mark Hopper before it was pinned to the sand by lifesavers. Making the water’s edge accessible to wheelchairs has been a long-held aim of the Disabled Surfers’ Association Mornington Peninsula branch, which wants a similar system operating at other peninsula beaches. The DSAMP has six wide-wheeled wheelchairs which it hopes to make available to the public when not needed for scheduled surfing events at Point Leo. The 50 metres of plastic matting now being kept and regularly rolled out by Mt Martha lifesavers was bought by the shire. Ms Richardson said the success of the matting and its popularity would be evaluated in May and, if appropriate, made available at other peninsula lifesaving clubs. Cr Colomb said the “pilot project … will now be rolled out every weekend until 30 April”.

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Pair convicted of drunkenness in Frankston Compiled by Cameron McCullough FRANKSTON Court of Petty Sessions. Thursday 7th December, 1916. Before Messrs S. Sherlock and W. J. Oates. Js. P. DISORDERLY VISITORS. Constable Ryan charged Kenneth Logan and Charles Brodie with having been found drunk and disorderly in a public place to wit Beach Street at Frankston on Wednesday night, 6th December. Prisoners at first pleaded not guilty and afterwards amended their plea to guilty. Constable Ryan informed the court that it was alleged that on the evening of 6th December two drunken men who answered to accused’s description, followed two ladies, using offensive language to them and generally misbehaving. The ladies were obliged to hail a passing vehicle in order to escape from their unwelcome attendants. The ladies endeavoured to communicate with the police by telephone but, as there is no telephone at the local police station, a delay of some hours occurred before witness received word of the offence. He then went in search of the offenders and at 11pm he arrested the two accused whom he found drunk and disorderly in Beach Street, Frankston. The ladies did not desire to come forward as witnesses to identify the men, so therefore witness intended to proceed only on the charge of drunkenness. The bench severely lectured the

prisoners and told them to take warning by their narrow escape from a more serious charge. Each man was then fined 5s or 24 hours imprisonment. The fines were paid. *** THE friends of Pte F Murray of Somerville have been notified that he has been wounded (the second time) while in action in France. No particulars are to hand. *** THE object is worthy, the artists are worthy, and a worthy audience is expected at the Scotch Concert in aid of Xmas Bag Fund, for Langwarrin soldiers. *** A PAINTER named Minton met with a painful accident on Wednesday while painting on the roof of the of the Somerville Hotel Billiard room. Through some mishap he lost his footing and fell to the ground sustaining a compound fracture of the leg below the knee. Mr Coop conveyed him by cart to Melbourne Hospital where his injuries were attended to. *** GENERAL regret was expressed in Frankston on Wednesday, when word was received from the Defence Department that Sapper F. Burton had been, killed in action in France on November 6th. He has lived in Frankston since boyhood, and gained the esteem and good will of all who knew him. Heartfelt sympathy is extended to the widow and children who are left

to mourn their great and sad loss. *** MR A. W. Taylor, of the Frankston Motor Garage, has just been appointed agent for the Peninsula, for the famous “Trumbull” and “Victory” cars. The former is a very snappy light car, with Australian built, three-seater body while the latter, a full size touring car although practically new to this country, is designed especially to meet the rough condition of most of our roads, and is replete with the very latest equipment. *** WE are pleased to record the fact that two sons of Dr Plowman have gained some distinction in College athletics. At Duntroon Military College, Mr Frank Plowman has again secured the Mile Walk Championship, and is runner up for the Singles Tennis Championship. Mr Sidney Plowman, junr., has tied with Mr Fetherstonhaugh for Championship in Gymnastics, at Geelong Grammar School. Since the above was in print we notice that in the list of Trinity College Scholarships, published on the 7th inst, the name of Sidney Plowman, as having gained a Warden’s scholarship of the value of £25. *** WE are requested to call attention to an alteration in the date of the sixth presentation to Frankston volunteers to Thursday, December 21st. His Honor Sir John Madden G.C.M.G., L L.D., D C. L. etc, has very kindly consented to make the

presentations and deliver an address, on the occasion. We also have much pleasure in making an earnest request to friends of recent Frankston volunteers to forward to the hon. Sec., Dr Plowman, the names, and exact camp addresses of such recruits. The labors of the committee will be much lessened thereby. *** THE return match between Langwarrin Camp Cricket Club and Frankston Cricket Club will the place today (Saturday). The soldiers expect to defeat the seasiders and the band will be in attendance to play the conquering heroes home. A full attendance of “bots” is requested. *** ATTENTION is drawn to Military notice warning the public against entering the danger zone while rifle practice is being carried on. It is found that visitors and others take unnecessary risk by walking immediately behind the stop butts and entering the danger zone. There has been no accident on the Langwarrin since it was laid out over 16 years ago, and the authorities are determined to maintain their good reputation. *** IN consequence of the decline of several rifle clubs in the Mornington Peninsula, and the rise of miniature rifle clubs, the Cheltenham rifle club has made arrangements to allow any resident of the Mornington Peninsula to enter their Club.

The Club meets for practice at the Langwarrin Rifle Range on alternate Saturdays, as per syllabus. The membership fee is 5s per annum with munition free, and free railway pass to Port Melbourne Competition for trophies is open to all members. The annual reunion is one of the features of the bayside town. Full particulars can be obtained from the Secretary, Mr J. H. Merrifield, secretary Rifle Club, Cheltenham. *** BRITAIN’S war bill up to the end od March 1917, will amount to £3,883,000,000 including advances to the Allies. *** AUSTRALIAN workers to the number of 450 are being sent by the Defence Department to work in munition factories in England. *** THE competition for competitive designs for the Federal parliament House in Canberra has been indefinitely postponed. *** GERMAN submarines have sunk another hospital ship, with 400 cases of sickness on board, in Greek waters. *** THE State Ministry is to endeavour to obtain stocks of brown coal from the Morwell fields for use in factories. *** From the pages of the Mornington Standard, 9 December, 1916

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Crib Point wins the battle of the birds: The Magpies accounted for the Eagles with three wickets spare. Henry Dolphin (pictured) scored 42 in the win. Picture: Rab Siddhi

Mounties shoot to the top PROVINCIAL

By IT Gully MT ELIZA has shot to the top of the MPCA Provincial ladder after recording its second outright victory for the season against Pines on Saturday. While the Mounties have moved to the top of the table, the top four have now given themselves a buffer of 24 points. Langwarrin, in fourth place, recording a convincing win against Moorooduc with leaders Jake Prosser and Travis Campbell starring with the bat. Baxter star Chris Brittain was at his sensational best with an amazing 155 to help his side record a 50 plus run win against Mornington. Peninsula Old Boys are in second place on the ladder after hanging on in a thriller against Pearcedale. In other results, Sorrento knocked over Long Island by six wickets and

Somerville proved too strong for Crib Point, who are experiencing a rough trot. Chris Brittain was without question the story of round five in the match between Baxter and Mornington. Arguably the best all-rounder in our game right now, Brittain blasted 18 fours and six sixes to help his side thrash Mornington. The Doggies opened well, picking up openers Joe Rule and skipper Daniel Warwick to have the home side on the back foot at 2/38. However Brittain, along with Justin Bridgeman who scored 66, quickly took the game away from the visitors. By the time Bridgeman was out, Baxter was already five runs ahead and the 12 points were in the bank. Pearcedale went within 40 runs of chasing down Peninsula Old Boys 266 on Saturday. At various stages throughout the con-

test, it appeared that the Panthers were going to cause an upset, however, the Old Boys claimed important scalps at important times to grab yet another victory. Brad Trotter got the Panthers away to a solid start with 54 and formed a solid partnership with Chris Dew, who top scored with 70. Max Blackburn (24) and Shayne Gillings (34) did all the hard work in the middle, making the most of the foundation that had been laid for them. Their wickets were the difference between winning and losing the match, eventually dismissed for 237. Skipper Kaine Smith, as he so often does, gave the visitors some hope late in the innings with 22, however when he went, it was all over from there. The Olds Boys are a very professional outfit who are at the opposition relentlessly all day. It was this attitude that saw them win the match and main-

tain their strong position at the top of the ladder. Langwarrin was in a strong position overnight against Moorooduc at 1/65 chasing 155 for victory and were never in an kind of trouble when play begun on day two. Simon McEvoy (39) and Joel Bateman (40) got the Kangas away to a solid start and then Aaron Edwards (29), Jake Prosser (59) and Travis Campbell (68) dominated. Prosser, who has been extremely patient this season, belted four fours and five sixes in his innings, while Campbell smashed 15 fours in his innings. Langwarrin declared at 5/263 before sending the Ducs back out into the middle. The Ducs were never in any trouble, finishing the day on 4/134 as the Kangas used eight bowlers, including McEvoy, who went for 10 off one over. Mt Eliza was just 39 runs from vic-

tory when it resumed play at 2/50 on day two against Pines. The Mounties finished at 8/163 before sending the Piners back into bat. After scoring just 88 in the first innings, Pines fared worse in its second dig, bowled out for just 79. The Mounties needed just eight runs to pick up the outright victory. Justin Grant picked up an amazing 5/5 from eight overs in the second innings, giving him match figures of 8/18 off 26.5 overs, including 17 maidens. Crib Point got its season back on track with a great victory against Somerville. Chasing 233 for victory, the Magpies got the win with three wickets and plenty of overs to spare. The top order set up the win with Henry Dolphin scoring 42, Matt Blake 69 and Luke Herrington 58, while Ricky Thompson once again chimed in when it was required with 21.

their own way against Seaford Tigers but still managed to record a 42-run win. In other results in perfect conditions on Saturday, Baden Powell went within four wickets of recording an outright win against Boneo, Rosebud hung on to win a tight one against Heatherhill by 32 runs and Delacombe Park recorded a comprehensive win against Seaford. Rye was unable to avoid yet another outright loss against Flinders. Flinders batted first and declared with eight overs left on the first day at 9/226. Rye faced the final eight overs of the day and lost Beau Suffern and resumed on day two at 1/11.

They were bowled out for 77 before being sent straight back in. Max Royal with 4/14 was the best of the bowlers in the first innings while Tom Clements snared 3/11 from eight overs. Clements picked up 4/23 in the second innings for Flinders, however Rye avoided outright defeat, finishing on 8/116. Boneo resumed at 1/59 against Baden Powell, who scored 9/242. Things weren’t as positive on the second day though for the Pandas, bowled out for 170. Baden Powell then fired off a quick 2/125 before sending the Pandas back in to bat. The home side finished at 6/106. Rosebud set Heatherhill 218 for

victory in their match at Olympic Park and for the visitors, it was a score they couldn’t chase down. Although Kristian Miller scored 48 and Christian Heath 28 at the top of the innings, things couldn’t get going in the middle order. Matty Meagher led a slight revival with 30 but the Hills were eventually rolled for 185. Jason Nagel was at his vintage best for the Buds with 5/65 from 28 overs while Billy Quigley chimed in with 4/51 from 24 overs. Seaford resumed on day two at 1/23 against Delacombe Park. They were rolled for 125. Dean Blight was the pick of the bowlers with 4/38, while Rob Fisher,

Andrew Stapleton and Ricky Ramsdale all picked up two wickets each. Seaford Tigers had their work cutout to hunt down the 280 required for victory against Mt Martha. The Tigers did well though, scoring 6/237 before the match was declared a draw. Ash Mills scored 82 and David James hit 62, while Aaron Mountey hit 47. Kyle Bendle was outstanding with the ball for the Reds with 5/44 from 17.3 overs. Red Hill easily accounted for Main Ridge. Resuming at 1/64, chasing 103, the Hillmen declared at 7/195. Main Ridge was 6/137 at the end of play.

Tight at the top of District DISTRICT

By IT Gully A LOG-JAM continues at the top of the ladder in MPCA District cricket after the conclusion of round five on Saturday. There are nine teams all within a game of the top four with Red Hill, Flinders and Mt Martha all providing themselves with a little buffer after recording wins on Saturday. Both Red Hill and Flinders failed in their attempt to record outright wins over Main Ridge and Rye respectively on Saturday after being in strong positions to do so, however, still recorded strong victories. Mt Martha didn’t have things all

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Blues on their own SUB-DISTRICT

By IT Gully HASTINGS sits alone at the top of the MPCA Sub District ladder after smashing Carrum Downs on Saturday. The Blues took 20 wickets for just 164 runs against the Cougars, giving them a 14 point break at the top of the ladder. It was one of Carrum Downs’ worst results in recent times while Hastings appears to be flexing its muscles after a couple of years in lean times. In other round five results, Dromana won a nail biter against Tootgarook,

Carrum was too strong for Balnarring, Ballam Park upset Frankston YCW and Skye recorded a rare win against the up and down Tyabb. The match of the round was no doubt between Dromana and Tootgarook. The Frogs set the visitors 187 for victory after being bowled out in week one in the 78th over for 186. After a wobbly beginning and a middle order collapse, Dromana’s Zac Clan and Craig Dunlop put on a 38-run partnership for the ninth wicket to get their team across the line. The Hoppers looked to be in some strife at 6/90, however, Jedd Savage

(61) was able to offer some resistance. It was then left to Clan and Dunlop to knuckle down and get the runs required to grab the all-important 12 points. AJ King was the front line bowler for Tootgarook with 4/37 from 28 overs, including 14 maidens. Matty Whelan jagged 2/59 from 17 overs. The scoreboard will show that Ballam Park recorded a solid 25 run win against Frankston YCW, however, the scoreboard isn’t always the best indicator. The Knights had just two batsmen score double figures on Saturday, Stuart Plunkett scoring 54 and Jay Yates, bat-

ting at nine, hitting 46. It was enough to record a win. At one stage the Knights were in a world of pain at 5/33, then lost 2/1 to be 7/62. The Stonecats, who batted again and were 0/90 at the end of play, shared the wickets. Lai Leaunoa was the pick of them with 3/48 from 29 overs, the evergreen Andy Kitson snared 3/45 from 25 overs and Jack Butland helped himself to 3/32 from 13 overs. Hastings added just a further 40 runs to its overnight score and lost six wickets, however, it was enough for an out-

right win over Carrum Downs. The Blues responded with 197 in reply to the Cougars first innings total of 62. Hastings then bowled the visitors out a second time for 102. Isuru Dias was outstanding for the Blues in the second innings, claiming 6/27 from 11 overs. Balnarring was bowled out for 189, chasing Carrum’s 256 and Skye bounced back from being 1/15 overnight to score 7/198 to get the win after Tyabb scored 156. Andrew Craddock was superb for the winners with 70.

Imports galore as Langy goes all out for title SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie LANGWARRIN’S assault on the 2017 State 1 South-East championship will be powered by a raft of visa players. The Lawton Park outfit will throw down the gauntlet to local clubs Mornington and Casey Comets and cashed up Greek-backed opponents Malvern City, Clifton Hill, South Springvale and Caulfield United Cobras by backing the quality of its imports to take the league by storm. Central defender and former Macclesfield Town youth team captain Kieron Kenny has agreed terms with Langy and should arrive within a fortnight. Kenny, 23, is currently on the books of Congleton Town in the Hallmark Security League, which is the former North West Counties League in England. Kenny is a friend of Langy defender Andy McIntyre and looms as an ideal replacement for 2016 Langwarrin captain Alex van Heerwarden who quit the club recently and joined nearby rival Casey Comets in a move that caused ructions at Lawton Park. “I want players that want to play for Langy and any players that leave the club I’m confident that we can replace them with better players,” said Langwarrin senior coach Gus Macleod. The canny Glaswegian will be at the helm for a record 19th straight season having joined Langy near the end of last century, a remarkable feat in a sport renowned for brief coaching tenures.

Classy capture: Alex Metcalfe

Connor’s coming: Connor Belger

Top target: Kieron Kenny

There was a buzz about the club on Thursday when pre-season training started and Macleod is looking forward to seeing his new signings in Langy colours. Kenny has played in the Swedish Second Division with Gaellivare Malmberget and figured prominently in a 2-2 draw with AFC Liverpool in September. The significance of that league clash is that two more Langy imports featured for AFC Liverpool, 23-year-olds Connor Belger and Paul Speed and they are due to arrive in Australia with their partners in midJanuary. Belger and Speed are former teammates at Formby and have been recommended by ex-Langy marquee player and former England youth international Kevin Townson. Belger is a midfielder while Speed can play in midfield or up front. Towering central midfielder Mat Luak, 25, is another Langy capture

and was prominent in Thursday’s training game. The 194cm Sudanese powerhouse from Morwell Pegasus has silky skills and is a former Altona Magic star who also has played college football in the US. Macleod has been in charge of the Scotland team in this year’s All Nations’ Cup, an annual tournament held at Egan Lee Reserve in Knoxfield, and he’s snapped up two more visa players in Scotsman Aaran Currie and Englishman Alex Metcalfe. Currie is a teenage winger who has been involved with Hearts, Hibs, Livingston, Hutchison Vale and Preston Athletic and joined Moreland City in Victoria’s NPL 2 for the back half of last season while 22-year-old Metcalfe is a left-sided player who has had stints with Hull City, Scarborough Athletic, Harrowgate Town and Ossett Albion. Former Brighton and Hove Albion and Pagham defender or midfielder

Alfie Bunker, who has been playing with Doncaster Rovers in Melbourne, quicksilver forward Nasser Mohammad from Casey Comets and teenage Kenyan midfielder Sulieman Ahmad Mahfudh from Hampton Park United also are on Langy’s radar. “We’ve been stable for the last few years so now’s the time to give the supporters and the whole club something to cheer about,” said Macleod. “I’ve won championships with every club I’ve been with so I know what it takes. “It’s about getting the balance right and just remember we’ve got a lot of younger players who now have first team experience, guys like Solly, Brandon, Kurt, CK and Dylan. “We’re going to give this title a good shot. Last season we competed with the top six but bringing in more quality players means it’s time we started beating these types of teams. “I’d like nothing better than to be

in my 20th year here with the club in the NPL.” Entrance to Victoria’s elite National Premier League setup is the carrot being dangled in the faces of State 1 clubs in 2017 and this has sparked a signing frenzy. However, one player unlikely to return to Lawton Park is Warragul United captain Thomas Ahmadzai. One of the gun central midfielders in the competition, Ahmadzai has been courted by both Langy and Mornington among others but is likely to remain with Warragul. If Macleod can retain Robbie Acs, James Foster, McIntyre, Nick Thorogood, Boris Ovcin, Johnny Guthrie, Grant Lane, Sam Scott, Caleb Nicholes and Nabil Mozaffaruddin he may have assembled the strongest squad in the club’s history. Koray Suat and Chris Driver have retired while Anthony Selemidis is believed to be pursuing business interests. Langy’s war chest has benefitted from increased sponsorship from former player Greg Kilner, the principal of Premier Builders’ Group, and another former player in Craig Hosie, managing director of civil construction company LOJAC, who recently joined Premier as a main sponsor. Macleod’s support staff again includes assistants Neil Collyer and Robert Mathieson with Robert Mathieson senior as team manager. Tanya Wallace has stepped down after two successful years as club president, a role once more in the capable hands of John Heskins.

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