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Maddison all class PATTERSON Lakes Community Centre’s gymnastics club put on its annual show last weekend with the children performing the Under the Sea song and dance from The Little Mermaid.

Ten-year-old Maddison Bugeja played the part of the mermaid, Ariel.

The Frankston girl has been confined to a wheelchair since a 2009 car accident in Mooroolbark but has refused to let this stop her staying active at gymnastics classes.

Patterson Lakes Community Centre gymnastics inclusions coordinator Graeme Marshall said the weekend’s show was “excellent” and the children’s performances were fantastic.

“Maddison did very well,” he said.

“She was able to kneel up onto her hands and knees and doctors told her she would never be able to do that.”

Maddison received a perpetual trophy for encouragement award from the club this month.

Little mermaids: Maddison Bugeja (left) and eight-year-old friend Imogen Hodgson get ready for their performance of the Under the Sea song.

Picture: Gary Sissons

Signing off on Nylex

By Neil Walker ONE of Mentone’s most iconic sights has been hidden from view. The Nylex electronic clock and sign at the former moulded products factory is currently obscured by a large Bunnings advertising board making it impossible to see when travelling outbound from Melbourne on the Nepean Hwy.

The Mentone Parkdale Village Committee raised their concerns about the situation at the latest Kingston council meeting.

Village committee chairperson Barbara Taylor said the residents’ group was disappointed it had not been informed by council the Bunnings sign was to be erected since the committee

had previously indicated an interest in preserving the sign due to its historical significance.

The Nylex factory was built in 1944 and parts of the building were upgraded and reconstructed in the ensuing decades. The sign and electronic clock were installed in 1967.

“Having been interested in this for a

long time, we were disappointed that we were not notified that there was a planning permit to erect those (Bunnings) signs,” Ms Taylor said.

Councillor Ron Brownlees said the planning permit process had been legitimate and followed the usual procedures.

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Pier jumper’s safety warning AT age 20, Nazim Erdem dived off a Port Phillip pier to impress some girls but sustained a permanent spinal cord injury that left him quadriplegic.

“It was just a bit of fun with my mates, but it’s changed my life forever. You’re aware there are risks in life but I never thought jumping off a pier would result in an injury like this,” he said.

Mr Erdem is asking Victorians to think before they jump or dive off piers and jetties this summer to minimise the risk of spinal cord injury.

“After I’d jumped off the pier and hit the bottom, I realised I couldn’t move any part of my body, which meant I couldn’t resurface. Luckily I’d been taught to hold my breath under water for up to three minutes. My mates thought I was mucking around so I was under water for nearly two and a half minutes before they realised something was wrong.”

Before the injury, Mr Erdem played Australian Rules and was an amateur boxer. After the incident, he took up wheelchair rugby and was a member of the Australian team that won silver medals at the 2000 Sydney and 2008 Beijing Paralympics, and gold at the 2012 London Paralympics.

He is the first person with a spinal cord injury to paraglide solo as well as compete in the Targa Tasmania car rally.

Graeme Davis of Parks Victoria, which manages Victoria’s piers and jetties, said each year there were 350-400 spinal cord injuries with 9 per cent caused by water-related accidents.

“Males aged 15-35 years are at highest risk of getting a spinal cord injury, and most are preventable,” he said.

Parks Victoria and Independence Australia are reminding Victorians to think before they jump or dive off piers and jetties this summer.

“Despite regular patrols of piers and upgraded signs in Port Phillip and Western Port, people are not listening to warnings, and serious injuries are still regularly occurring,” Mr Davis said.

“Diving from piers and jetties is an extremely dangerous practice.”

“Water depths change daily as a result of tides, sand movement and submerged debris such as shopping trolleys are unexpected.”

Details: www.parks.vic.gov.au

A PATTERSON Lakes mother will lose her licence for six months after police caught her driving over the limit with her son in the car in Cheltenham last weekend.

Moorabbin Highway Patrol pulled the woman over at a breath testing site on Nepean Highway, outside Southland Shopping Centre, about 10.15am.

The 43-year-old woman, who was taking her six-year-old son to a party, returned a positive breath test at the scene.

She was taken back to a local police station where she recorded an evidentiary breath test reading of 0.099 per cent.

The woman was issued with a penalty notice for $433 which also carries a loss of licence for six months.

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Warning: Nazim Erdem’s life was changed forever when he sustained permanent spinal cord damage after jumping off a Port Phillip pier.

Drugs lead crime spike

By Chris Brennan THE total number of crimes detected in Kingston jumped 10.8 per cent over the past year, led by a 35.2 per cent surge in drug offences, Victoria Police statistics reveal.

Recently released Victoria Police statistics show 9678 crimes were committed in the City of Kingston over a 12-month period to 30 September, 941 more offences than the corresponding period a year earlier.

But Kingston’s official crime rate, calculated as offences committed per 100,000 residents, was just 0.9 per cent higher year-on-year, well down on the 2.7 per cent rise recorded for Victoria as a whole.

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the category of ‘crimes against property’, which includes burglary, car theft, vandalism (including graffiti) and shoplifting, with the number of incidents recorded rising 12.8 per cent to 6524.

Crimes against the person, which includes assault, robbery, rape and murder, rose 2.9 per cent to 1245 offences recorded.

Drug offences, including possession, manufacture and trafficking, leapt from 381 incidents in 2011-12 to 515 this year. Police said a spike in ice use was the most significant factor behind the rise.

Kingston police commander Inspector Bruce Wemyss said family violence assaults continued to be an issue and

police have boosted their family violence unit to work on conflict resolutions and target repeat offenders.

Property damage, including incidents of graffiti, increased by 8.7 per cent over the last quarter. and Inspector Weymss urged anyone who witnesses these offences taking place, no matter how small, to contact police.

Residential burglaries fell 14.8 per cent and other forms of burglary dropping by 6.8 per cent in the past quarter.

“This has been made possible through the great work of our people and a ‘back to basics’ policing approach, with the implementation of a comprehensive burglary reduction strategy,” Inspector Weymss said.

He said he was pleased thefts from

vehicles had dropped 13 per cent in the quarter and said people should ensure no valuables are left visible in cars which should always be locked when unattended.

“Police in Kingston are continually improving our crime mapping and tasking processes and I am confident that we will drive the crime rate down,” he said.

There were five fatal collisions in the quarter, compared with nine fatalities for the same period last year. “Safety on our roads will remain a focus in the lead up to Christmas and police will be out in force this festive season, targeting drink drivers, those speeding, mobile phone use whilst driving and fatigue,” Inspector Weymss said.

CARRUM MP Donna Bauer has urged residents to think local when it comes to Christmas shopping, reminding residents that every dollar spent in local shops will help strengthen the community.

“There are 100 ways to keep Christmas in the Carrum electorate and you might be surprised to find that everything you need – and more – is available right on your doorstep,” said Mrs Bauer.

“Everyone wins. Not only do businesses benefit financially, but consumers have the convenience of getting everything they need close to home while supporting local enterprises and employment at the same time.”

Mrs Bauer said while there were many places to pick up more traditional gifts such as books and clothes, there was also an opportunity to “think outside the square”.

“Support your local tradies and arrange a gift of lawn mowing, car detailing, ironing, gutter or window cleaning. Give a meal voucher, find a bargain at the local op shop, arrange a music lesson or the opportunity to learn a new sport.”

RSL says thanks CHELSEA’S Longbeach RSL raised $34,805 during this year’s Remembrance Day Poppy Appeal. The RSL’s executive, committee and members thank Chelsea, Chelsea Heights, Patterson Lakes, Aspendale, Aspendale Gardens, Edithvale and Braeside residents and businesses for their generosity. The 7th Chelsea/Aspendale Venturers Scout Group collected $1,333 for the appeal.

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Crash course: Emergency services free a driver after a car and truck smash in Edithvale last week. Picture: Gary Sissons

Micra meets macro to oncoming traffic. Frankston SES members used the ‘jaws of life’ to extract the female driver from the wreckage of her car.

Edithvale CFA, police and ambulance paramedics attended the scene.

EMERGENCY services were quick to respond after a car and truck collided at Edithvale last Friday afternoon.

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By Neil Walker POLITICAL backflips in recent weeks mean Kingston schools are in the dark about how much funding they will receive in the near term.

Federal education minister Christopher Pyne threw the Better Schools funding program, formerly known as the Gonski reforms, into disarray when he announced the Coalition Government would devise its own schools funding model.

Mr Pyne quickly backflipped on this position amid anger from state governments who had signed up to the previous Labor government’s Better Schools deal. He said the federal government would honour “all” agreed funding commitments.

The federal education minister said the states would now decide how the money is allocated to schools. The previous Labor government had specified how the extra money should be distributed as part of the agreement to provide additional federal monies.

Victorian schools were set to receive an extra $12.2 billion over six years under the Better Schools funding system.

The Labor government pledged to pay $6.8bn towards the increase, with the Victorian government tipping in $5.4bn.

Patterson River Secondary College in Carrum was due to get a $6 million funding boost between 2014 and 2019, according to figures available from the federal Department of Education in August this year (‘Better deal for Kingston schools’, The News, 21/8/13).

This amount may be much lower because the Coalition only promised to match the funding for the first four years of the Gonski deal despite Tony Abbott claiming his party was on “a unity ticket” with then prime minister Kevin Rudd before this year’s federal election.

Approximately two thirds of the Better Schools funding was to be distributed in the fifth and sixth

December 2013 I’m delighted to have initiated the “Keep Christmas in Carrum” campaign this month. The campaign urges people to think locally when looking for gifts this Christmas.

There are 100 suggested ways to keep Christmas in the Carrum electorate and I’m sure you’ll be surprised to find that everything you need and more is available right on your doorstep.

Everyone wins. Not only do businesses benefit financially, but consumers have the convenience of getting everything they need close to home while supporting local enterprises and employment at the same time.

Whilst there are many places to pick up more traditional gifts such as books and clothes, there is also an opportunity to think outside the square.

Planning dilemma: Patterson River Secondary College assistant principal Daniel Dew crunches the school funding numbers. Picture: Gary Sissons

years of the agreement. Critics of Labor’s pledge said the money promised in the final two years of the deal was unrealistic since government forward estimates only budget over a four-year period.

Patterson River Secondary assistant principal Daniel Dew said it was likely the school’s proposed funding amount would be substantially reduced.

“This will not improve educational outcomes or achieve the type of model that Gonski sought to achieve,” Mr Dew said. “The amount for this school would not even cover recent VCAL cuts.”

Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning funding is allocated to support the most disadvantaged students at state schools.

Mr Dew said Patterson River Secondary did “an outstanding job” with top end students, but he feared disadvantaged students at all state schools would not be able to leave school with skills required to get a job since many manufacturing jobs were no longer available.

“The funding reforms were supposed to be a game changer, but at this stage it’s simply being used as a political football,” he said.

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The Carrum electorate covers from Bonbeach to Bangholme, Seaford to Carrum Downs and is flush with fabulous shopping, wonderful eateries, excellent tradespeople and a vast range of goods and services.

Prices are competitive and the service is great, so there is no need to go anywhere else.

I encourage residents to visit my Facebook page for 100 great ideas on how to support our local businesses this holiday season. Every day leading up to Christmas we will give five gift suggestions, and encourage people to nominate their favourite trader or post their own ideas and join the conversation.

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Trail set to put doggie do in bag Up from the depths: A Holden Commodore owner watches his vehicle being recovered from Mordialloc Creek after it slipped off a boat ramp into the water. Picture: Gary Sissons

Boater gets that sinking feeling A LANGWARRIN man got that sinking feeling last week when his car sank into the depths of Mordialloc Creek.

The man was unloading his jet ski from the back of his VT Holden Commodore Club Sport car at the Governor Rd boat ramp last Wednesday evening at about 5.30pm when the vehicle slipped down the ramp into the creek.

The car floated about 75 metres along the creek before sinking out of sight.

Police attended the scene but handed the job over to Parks Victoria.

A tow truck from Frankston Accident Repair Centre arrived to haul the Commodore out of the water at about 1.30am next morning.

Salvage divers located the car at the bottom of the creek and attached cables to the vehicle.

Peter Cianciarulo at Frankston Accident Repair said the tow truck had been called out to two similar incidents within two days. He said a car had to be towed out of Patterson River the day before.

“It seems to be a problem when

some people launch boats of jet skis off ramps,” Mr Cianciarulo said. “Ramps are either too wet or steep.”

The Commodore’s owner was upset since he owned the car since it was near new and had kept it in pristine condition before the accident.

To add insult to car injury, the salvage divers discovered the car’s back windscreen popped out due to the water pressure under the creek. The Langwarrin man’s wallet floated out of the car and was not recovered.

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DOG poo dispensers will be trialled at Carrum foreshore on the boardwalk over summer.

Kingston Council agreed to the trial after the Patterson Lakes/Carrum Village Committee pushed for the trial with members exasperated by some dog walkers not cleaning up after their pooches.

Cr David Eden said the trial would be interesting, despite not being a municipality-wide project.

He said people sometimes forgot to bring litter bags with them and some from other municipalities expect litter collection bags to be available.

Frankston City Council provides dog poo bag dispensers in its parks and at foreshores.

Cr Eden said dispensers could be rolled out across the city of Kingston if the Carrum foreshore trial is successful.

He noted there was a cost involved in installing the dispensers but it is minimal compared to the impact the initiative could have.

“I accept it is the responsibility of dog owners to take bags with them but I think if we make it easier for people

we are less likely to have litter.”

Cr Ron Brownlees said council currently distributed litter collection bags free of charge to Kingston dog owners.

He said there would always be irresponsible people who disregard laws.

“If you’re going to do a trial in Carrum, why not do one on every beach,” Cr Brownlees said.

Cr Tamsin Bearsley said Carrum has more of a dog poo problem than other areas in Kingston because Frankston people expected bags to be available, but did not support the trial because it would weaken existing council laws that require dog owners to have a lead and dog poo bag with them while walking their pets.

Cr Eden said the onus was always on dog owners “to do the right thing” and local laws would still stipulate owners carried a bag with them when walking their pet.

The trial was supported by crs Tamara Barth, Brownlees, Eden, Geoff Gledhill, Steve Staikos and Rosemary West.

Cr Bearlsey opposed the trial. Cr John Ronke did not attend the council meeting.

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Christmas season prime time for crims

By Chris Brennan POLICE have warned Kingston residents to expect a spike in break-ins and thefts over the holiday period as thieves target unlocked cars, empty homes and items left unattended at beaches over the festive season.

Crime data shows Christmas presents an attractive target for thieves, with more break-ins and thefts occurring over the summer holiday period than any other time of year.

The lure of new Christmas presents, such as expensive electronic devices, is one of the main factors attracting thieves during the holiday period, Chelsea Senior Sergeant Chris James said.

Other factors enticing criminals included unoccupied homes, unlocked vehicles and personal effects such as wallets and phones being left on the beach while visitors were in the water.

Victoria Police statistics show that, of the 28,000 residential burglaries reported to police over past financial year, more than 2600 occurred in January.

“We always see a spike in crime over the summer months, with more people about in the area and residents becoming a bit more lax with their security, such as leaving doors open at night due to warmer conditions, or not locking up their cars in driveways and leaving valuables inside,” Senior Sergeant James said.

“If you are going away, avoid attracting attention to your home by doing the simple things such as ensuring newspaper deliveries are cancelled and mail is picked up by neighbours or friends, and don’t leave packaging for expensive presents visible in bins or on nature strips.

He added that thieves often targeted Christmas shoppers’ and beach goers’ vehicles.

“Take the shopping straight home and avoid leaving parcels in the car. And if you’re parking at the beach, make sure valuables are not left within sight, and preferably, lock them in the glove box

or boot.” Southern Metro Region Acting Assistant Commissioner Doug Fryer said residents could do far more to protect their homes from being targeted by burglars.

“We know incidents of residential burglary traditionally increase during the Christmas and New Year holiday period,” he said. “Intelligence tells us that while a lot of people take holidays and are enjoying the festive season, it seems some might drop their guard on home security.

“If you are planning to go away, the key is to make it look like someone is home – get your neighbours to collect the mail, close the curtains and hang some old clothes on the line.

“If you do see someone hanging around residential areas and acting suspiciously, it’s important that you contact police immediately.”

“It’s about using common sense. Don’t leave all your Christmas shopping left in full view in the car or small electronic goods like portable music devices and smart phones.

“And make sure you lock your vehicle when leaving it in the car park. It’s not news to us that a lot of thefts occur when doors are left open or the stolen goods were in clear sight.”

Victoria Police said there were a number of simple steps residents could take to reduce the risk of becoming a victim of burglary, such as locking all residential windows and doors, even when at home, installing deadlocks on all external doors and windows, cutting overhanging branches from houses to make it harder for burglars to hide, and letting neighbours know you’re going to be away for a few days so they can collect the mail and take the bins in and out to make the house look occupied.

To report suspicious behaviour please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. For further advice on how to help protect your home from burglary and general crime prevention tips, download a fact sheet at www.police.vic.gov.au.

Go Hawks: Mentone Park Primary School Year 5 pupils Monique (left) and Lexie show off their painted gnomes for next year’s Gnome and Fairy Festival in Mordialloc.

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Gnomes galore for fest THE Rotary Club of Mordialloc cannot leave gnomes alone. The Rotarians organised their first Gnome Festival early this year and are set to repeat the feat in March next year.

Club president Len Dawson said the event will be now be called The Gnome and Fairy Festival and will be held at the Peter Scullin Reserve, next to Mordialloc Creek.

Kingston schools are being encouraged to paint gnomes to enter a competition at the festival.

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Mr Dawson has been hosting art classes at Mentone Park Primary School on Friday afternoons as the pupils prepare their gnomes to be shown off on the day.

“They paint the gnomes up to their own design,” Mr Dawson said. The Gnome and Fairy Festival will be held on Sunday 16 March at Peter Scullin Reserve in Mordialloc.

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By Mike Hast WELFARE organisation Good Shepherd is almost out of money for its Safe Families fund, which helps women and children in Kingston who have been subjected to family violence.

Good Shepherd’s marketing manager Suzana Talevski said demand for assistance had been steadily increasing and the fund was “running out�.

The organisation needed to raise $40,000 or more to get it through the next 6-8 months, she said.

It has launched a Christmas appeal with all money raised going to the fund, which started in 2010.

Ms Talevski said a corporate sponsor that had previously supported the fund was directing its money to other causes.

She said without a strong flow of donations, “we will struggle to meet

demand over Christmas. With so many women and children to assist, our funds are almost empty.

Good Shepherd CEO Robyn Roberts said the Safe Families Christmas appeal was aimed at helping women and their children escape family violence. “The fund provides emergency assistance to women and children facing crisis. It is for transport, accommodation, food, financial aid and

counselling,� Ms Roberts said. “Affecting one in five Victorian women, domestic violence is the leading contributor to death, disability and illness in women aged 15 to 44. It is also a leading contributor to women facing homelessness. “I know far too many stories of women suffering violence from the men they have left or tried to leave.

The women could have been made so much safer if they’d had access to

emergency financial relief.�

Good Shepherd, which has been helping people overcome poverty and disadvantage since 1976, receives no government money for its Safe Families fund. It assists about 18,000 people each year.

To donate to the fund, go to www. goodshepvic.org.au, email support@ goodshepvic.org.au or call 8412 7370.

Future for iconic sign obscured Continued from Page 1 The Nylex sign is not currently listed on Heritage Victoria’s register.

Ms Taylor believed the sign had previously been listed on council’s register. “I would be interested to know if it was (on the Kingston register) and, if it was, when it was removed if it’s no longer there,� Ms Taylor said.

Heritage Victoria gave council a $22,000 grant but it was withdrawn in 2009 when developer Charter Hall Property Trust decided to postpone the construction of the Bunnings store due to the global financial crisis. “The fact that Heritage Victoria gave a grant seems to indicate that it was of some significance and we did think it was on the Kingston register,� Ms Tay-

lor said. “So we’re a bit unsure as to what the status of the sign and express disappointment that we weren’t given a chance – having had this on our action form for many years – that we weren’t notified.�

It is unknown whether the Nylex sign and clock had been removed from council’s heritage register.

The News asked council for clarification but they failed to respond before publication.

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Motorbike enthusiasts stand ground MOTORCYCLISTS from Bayside and the Mornington Peninsula joined about 2000 riders outside Parliament House on Sunday last week to protest tough new laws being introduced in Queensland.

Bikers are complaining about heavyhanded treatment from Victoria Police and fear Queensland laws could be introduced in Victoria.

Victorian riders congregated at about

10 places, including in the car park of a fast food outlet on Western Port Highway at Skye, before riding into the city for a rally that included speeches

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Rally co-organiser Dale Maggs told The News police were taking anti-bikie actions to extremes. “Police have been harassing riders who belong to social biker clubs,” he said. “Even if you’re

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Mr Maggs’s family has been associated with the Cranbourne toy run for 30 years.

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Crash site: A car collided with a train at an Edithvale level crossing last week.

Teen survives training day A TEENAGE driver had a lucky escape when his car was side-swiped by a city-bound train in Edithvale last Thursday afternoon.

Upon arrival at the Nepean Hwy/ Lochiel Ave railway crossing, CFA crews found the 19-year-old driver shaken, but otherwise unhurt after his car had been rear-ended by another vehicle causing it to be pushed through the closed boom gates in to the side of a passing Melbourne-bound train.

CFA Commander Captain Graham Fountain said that the driver was lucky to be unhurt as the train had sliced over the bonnet and then down the driver’s side of his Volkswagen Golf.

The car was spun out of control after the impact and crashed into a Metro

Trains electrical junction box alongside the rail tracks.

Frankston line trains had to be stopped for a short period of time whilst CFA crews helped remove the car from the tracks.

Edithvale CFA, police, ambulance paramedics and Metro staff attended the scene.

The State Government and Labor Opposition have both pledged to remove some level crossings along the Frankston line as both major political parties seek to win votes in bayside marginal seats ahead of next year’s state election.

The Lochiel Ave crossing is not listed as a level crossing to be removed.

FOUR Kingston mothers have decided to keep it homely by hosting a market day to sell homemade craft goods.

The ‘mumpreneurs’ – Vicky Weatherlake and Jenny Groggo from Chelsea,Nicoleen Agnello from Seaford and Erica Louise from Bonbeach – believe cooking, sewing, baking and growing produce can be just as groovy as high street shopping and have pooled their resources to set up Nanna Cool Markets “with craftitude”.

More than 30 stallholders at the Chelsea Activity Hub will sell special, non massproduced Christmas gifts this weekend.

Co-organiser Vicky Weatherlake said the four mothers got the idea for setting up their own business after hosting several handcraft markets to raise funds for their children’s Chelsea childcare centre.

“Every second person asked us whether the handcraft market could become a regular event for the Chelsea area and we enjoyed doing it so thought ‘why not?’,” she said.

Nicoleen Agnello is an award-winning graphic designer who snared the People’s Choice Award Winner of The Infinite Space Exhibition @ Cube 37 Frankston Arts Centre last year. She has designed an elf toy workshop to keep children entertained on the day.

Coffee and gourmet food will also be for sale. The Nanna Cool market is on Saturday 14 December from 10am-2pm at Chelsea Activity Hub, 3-5 Showers Ave, Chelsea Call Vicky Weatherlake on 0431 879 909 for further details.

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AROUND THE REGION

Ride gets easier for disabled surfers

By Keith Platt DISABLED surfers are in for a more comfortable ride when surfing at Point Leo next year.

Over winter the Mornington Peninsula branch of the Disabled Surfers Association has been trialling a device that allows surfers to sit rather than lie on the board.

Depending on their disability, some of the surfers at DSA events have been lying on their backs while volunteers form a line to the beach in case they wipe out.

But the peninsula branch has developed a bead-filled “seat” that allows a disabled surfer to sit up and enjoy the view as they surf toward the shore.

Branch treasurer John Bowers credits the idea of using a bead bag to DSA’s Ocean Grove branch president Mark Beshara “who was floating around his pool on an Aqua Duck and reckoned they would be good for participants on event days”.

The bead-filled floating seat for swimming pools “proved to be really good; people could float off in them if they wiped out”.

However, Mr Bowers said it was soon realised the back rest needed to be higher and the front of the circular bead bag lower.

The search to make the surfboard seat functional, comfortable and safe eventually involved sitting one Aqua Duck on top of another and taking

beads out of the front section.

“The Western Australian DSA group, with the help of the University of WA, had come up with a chair made of poly tubing that could be attached to a surfboard,” Mr Bowers said.

“This was brought up as an idea at [a meeting] at Collaroy in 2012 but was considered dangerous.

“Gary Morton [former peninsula branch president] was inspired by the idea of having participants sit up when he changed his piloting position on the board, which allowed participants to sit up and lean back on him while he was sitting up on the board.

“I worked with him at our last event earlier this year and saw that his positioning was a real balancing act that few others could manage. Also, he could damage his knees badly and if the board pearled, his weight would be on top of the participant.

“With the help of Bill Hallett, who is now our secretary, and Don Ferguson of Solve Disability Solutions and Don’s wife Robin, the new improved Aqua Duck evolved.”

Mr Bowers said the seat had been “accepted enthusiastically” at the DSA’s national annual meeting at Queenscliff in August.

Sponsorship by Amway saw the marketing company donate enough money for two of the seats to be provided to each of the DSA’s 15 branches.

Test pilot: Jenny Goodall-Angliss testing the new surfing seat at Point Leo with a team from the Disabled Surfers Association’s Mornington Peninsula branch. Picture: Keith Platt

Ready and able for Point Leo events THE Mornington Peninsula branch of the Disabled Surfers Association has scheduled two events at Point Leo in the new year.

The surfing events are increasing in popularity, with hundreds of volunteers helping disabled surfers have an enjoyable and safe time in the surf.

Wide-tyred wheelchairs are used on the sand and lines of volunteers stand in the water to make sure the surfers

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By Mike Hast PENINSULA snowboarder Belle Brockhoff has snow in her genes and winning on her mind.

The 20-year-old first skied as a child and took up snowboarding at age 10 with an eye to competing at the Olympics.

She is off to the Winter Games in Russia in February after a stellar rise in the highly competitive world of snowboarding.

Her uncle, Peter Brockhoff, competed in alpine skiing at the 1960 and 1964 Winter Olympics.

Her grandfather Harold Brockhoff was one of the original pioneers of Mt Buller, and her great aunt, Joyce Brockhoff, has a run named in her honour at Mt Hotham in recognition of her work promoting women in snow sports.

Her dad Bruce Brockhoff competed in an entirely different dimension – he was an international and national gliding champion in the 1980s.

The Brockhoff name may be familiar to older readers: Belle’s great-great-grandfather established the biscuit manufacturing firm A F Brockhoff & Co in Melbourne in the 1800s, and three generations worked in the company, including her dad Bruce. Brockhoff’s Biscuits merged with Arnott’s in 1966.

But back to the snow: the Australian Olympics Committee says Belle Brockhoff is one of the world’s most formidable snowboard cross competitors. At the Olympic test event in Russia, she placed sixth and

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can be quickly helped if they fall off.

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Snow business: Belle Brockhoff has risen through the ranks of competition snowboarding and is off to the Winter Olympics in Russia early next year.

finished the 2012-13 season ranked ninth in the world. A breakthrough bronze at a world cup in Austria gave her the confidence to chase a medal at her first Olympics.

“I definitely want to finish on the podium at the Games,” Brockhoff said before departing for a training camp in Austria.

She has been training in Australia and New Zealand to prepare physically and technically for the final weeks of competition and the Games next year.

Fractions of a second make a difference in snowboard cross, where competitors pull themselves out of a starting gate and hurtle down a course of jumps and turns, jostling for position. She has been perfecting starts at a specialist facility at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra and has made great time gains.

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weights. Brockhoff is the only openly gay Australian athlete at the Winter Olympics.

Olympic spokesman Andrew Reid said her stance for equality and against discrimination was celebrated by most people in 2013.

“Anti-gay propaganda laws introduced in Russia this year have caused outrage around the world.

There were initial calls for boycotts and concerns for how openly gay athletes, officials, spectators or media people would be treated,” he said.

Brockhoff said she had not considered boycotting her Olympic dream. “The Olympics have always been my dream ever since I was a little girl and picked up my first snowboard. I’ve been training for 10 years for this,” she said.

Brockhoff will be in Sochi to snowboard faster than her competitors and not as a pro-gay protester, Mr Reid said. She plans to be an ambassador for gay rights in Australia after the Olympics.

SURVEYS of the seabed start in Western Port this week as part of planning for the major container port at Hastings.

Equipment, crews, barges and surveying equipment will be based at the BlueScope Steel wharf as the Port of Hastings Development Authority carries out the first marine site surveys for the project.

Marine geotechnical and geophysical surveys are being carried out by contractors Worley Parsons and Aurecon for the port authority.

Mariners, anglers and recreational water users are being told to stay at least 100 metres away from barges and survey vessels.

“The surveys will provide the critical information on the seabed conditions of Western Port that are needed to begin three to four years of detailed planning for a new, world-class, competitive and sustainable second container port for Victoria,” the authority’s CEO Mike Lean said.

Two 17.2 metre by 12 metre jack-up barges being assembled at the wharf will be towed to up to 110 locations, collecting marine geotechnical data to “inform port design and detailed scientific studies”.

“The commencement of marine surveys signals a key milestone in the

progress of the container expansion project,” Mr Lean said.

“Each barge and its crew vessels will remain in the water over the next six to nine months – subject to weather conditions – collecting geotechnical samples from key locations in the port area, existing shipping channels and the anchorage.”

Mr Lean said most samples would be collected north of Long Island Point, “which is the focus of container expansion planning”.

He said a geophysical survey vessel would take up to three months using sonar reflection and profiling techniques to map the physical features of the seabed.

No surveys would be carried out between 21 December and January, and there would be no geotechnical surveys in the anchorage during the summer school holidays.

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Store narrowly avoids fire disaster; Frankston garden in danger Compiled by Matt Vowell From the pages of the Mornington Standard, 20 December 1913 A SMALL fire, though one which may easily have been a serious conflagration, occurred at the rear of Mr McDonald’s store at Frankston at 4.30 a.m. on Tuesday. It appears that some rubbish was left burning, and during the night this spread to some empty cases, which ignited.

Fortunately the blaze was noticed in time, and Mr Cunningham rang the fire bell. The brigade were quickly on the scene, and the fire was soon put out. A large number of cases of kerosene were stacked within a few yards of the fire, and had the flames spread to them the result would have been more serious. *** RESIDENTS of Frankston, as well as visitors to the town, to whom the beautifully kept street gardens have been such a pleasure, will regret to learn that, unless some suitable arrangements can be made, they will most likely deteriorate to what they were before.

The pump has broken down; the man who did the pumping has gone away, and difficulty is experienced in getting anyone to take his place. It is too much to expect Mr Reynolds to look after the gardens and pump water too. His position is an honorary one, and has been for two years, and the work he has done in the gardens has been well worthy of substantial remuneration.

Unless something is done at once and a proper supply of water kept up, the gardens, and two years’ labor, will be destroyed in a few days.

*** TO allow our staff the usual relaxation during Xmas week, there will be no publication of the Standard next week, December 27th. We take the opportunity of wishing our readers, correspondents, advertisers, and clients generally, a Merry Xmas and a bright and prosperous New Year. *** AN extra attraction in Frankston on New Year’s Day will be the Choral and Orchestral concert in the evening at the Mechanics’ Hall. *** QUITE a buzz of excitement was caused when the band stepped into Bay Street on Tuesday night, playing one of their competition pieces. *** THE Mornington Racing Club will make a profit of about £10 over their recent meeting, and in addition the whip given by Major Campbell and raffled realised nearly £20. *** ON Wednesday night after the Church of England concert, Mr Scarborough was returning home when three young men stuck him up and demanded the door takings.

Fortunately he had handed them over before leaving the hall. *** THE committee of the Osborne State School are to be complimented for arranging such an enjoyable programme for the children yesterday. A concert was held in the schoolroom. Luncheon and afternoon tea was provided, and all kinds of games and races were indulged in.

Every child received a prize.

*** MR Frank Jolly, of Brisbane (Q.), who will be a competitor in the Sheffield handicap and 220 yards event at the local New Year’s Day sports, last week won his heat and semi-final in the Brachenress (Q.) Sheffield handicap, and in the final ran a dead heat with F. Morris, to whom Jolly conceded 21 yards start. ***

Mr R. Bates, who has been on a tour of Great Britain, returned this week. “Bob’s” many friends were all pleased to see him back again.

THE Frankston Brass Band acknowledge with thanks £1 1s, donation to uniform fund from Mr W. Williams, ‘Rupertstan,’ Langwarrin.

The band will appear in uniform next Saturday night in Bay Street, and render a programme of musical items. The uniforms lately received have given general satisfaction. We regret to state a large amount is still owing on uniforms. The band hope its admirers will come forward and

show their admiration in a practical way. Donations will be gratefully received by members of the band committee:- Messrs Lawrey, Willox, Croskell, Bunney, Millard and the secretary, J. L. Guumes. Practice still continues for the A.N.A. competitions in February, and in order to get acquainted with competition work the band will be taking part in the competitions to be held at Beaufort on Boxing Day, each bandsman defraying his own expenses. *** MR Edgar Thornell, of Somerville, has been distinguishing himself in his studies at the Continuation school. He has just secured a scholarship which admits him to continue his studies at Queen’s College at the University. *** FOR a vacancy existing as patron of the Melbourne Home and Mission, Major C. W. Campbell, of Amesfield Park, Frankston, is to be nominated.

The Major and Mrs Campbell have always been good loyal friends and supporters of this charitable cause. *** VERY satisfactory entries have been received for most of the events to be run off on New Year’s Day at Frankston, there being 60 for the Sheffield, 39 for the 220 yds handicap, 22 for each of the bike events, and 8 for each of the two chops. The handicaps appear in another column. *** MR S. S. Gault, of Somerville, reports having sold to Mrs Hawken, senr., three blocks of land situated in the centre of the Somerville township at a satisfactory price. It is

Mrs Hawken’s intention to erect a residence on the blocks at an early date. *** THE friends of Mr E. Worrall, of Frankston, will regret to learn of the very serious indisposition of his father, at Albury. Mr Worrall left Frankston on Saturday last, to be at his father’s bedside, and from word received from him he seems to entertain little hope of his father’s recovery. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to him in his trouble. *** AT the last meeting of the Mornington Shire Council, Cr Campbell drew attention to several matters which, he alleged, had been neglected by the Secretary, and he submitted a motion to fix the office hours of the secretary, which was not seconded. Cr Campbell appeared to feel strongly on the matter, and said he would resign, but was persuaded to hold it over for a month. *** HASTINGS Tennis Club visited Frankston on Saturday, 6th inst., and were represented by Rev. C. Eva, Mr Watt, Cr James Hodgins and Mr Alf. Boulter. Owing to the even nature of the play there was not sufficient time to finish the match, but an enjoyable afternoon’s play resulted in a win for Hastings by two games:- Hastings 42 games, Frankston 40 games.

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Seven albums, 13 ARIA nominations, over half a million records sold and a back catalogue that is etched into Aussie rock history. They’re one of our best-loved and most enduring bands.

With well over 1,000 shows, six consecutive Top 10 albums and multiplatinum sales across an amazing 18year career, it’s fair to say Grinspoon have earned some time off.

And so the band wishes to announce that they’re taking a long-term, indefinite break, with founding members Phil Jamieson, Pat Davern, Joe Hansen and Kristian Hopes going on a hiatus to pursue individual projects for the forseeable future. www.grinspoon.com.au *** AUSTRALIA’S number one party musical Grease arrives at Her Majesty’s Theatre in Melbourne on 2 January after electrifying sell-out seasons in Brisbane and Sydney. Due to huge demand, new tickets will go on sale on December 2 for performances from March 1-16, 2014.

The high-energy, smash hit musical has taken Australia by storm and includes such unforgettable songs as You’re The One That I Want, Grease Is The Word, Summer Nights, Hopelessly Devoted To You, Sandy, Greased Lightnin’ and many more.

Leading the all-star cast in the iconic roles of Danny and Sandy are born entertainer Rob Mills and rising star Gretel Scarlett.

Bert Newton returns to his radio roots to play the role of slick veteran disc jockey Vince Fontaine, while Todd McKenney dusts off his dancing shoes to star as Teen Angel.

The role of All-American, rockstar student at Rydell High, Johnny Casino, is played by Anthony Callea, and television and stage veteran Val Lehman returns to musical theatre

to play tough school principal Miss Lynch.

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Melbourne to see Rob, Gretel, Todd, Bert and the gang on stage.”

Grease in on at Her Majesty’s Theatre from January 2. Nightly shows with matinees Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. Tickets 1300 795 012. www.greaseistheword.com.au ***

indecent pleasures? A five-star hotel in Paris; you can guess the rest?

The grief period lasts a year or two, returning for short spells on anniversaries, birthdays, Christmas and (for males) when washing clothes, shopping, cooking and cleaning. I’m no psychologist so I can only give my opinion: Certain attitudes are necessities to maintain a reasonable quality of life. Keeping busy obviously, living in the moment, dismissing thoughts of past or future worries (google, ASIO, early inheritance syndrome), keeping in touch with family and friends, talking, listening, laughing, walking and giving time to recording past happy memories, if any. Keep clear of sex, difficult but dangerous. Perhaps give away the cigarettes? *** WHY do so many people patronize we older people? Sometimes I get this urge to pay out on them but refrain owing to the fact of being a useless fist fighter. I only won the once, at the Preston Town Hall after a dance.

I hit him and down he went; victory.

Whacko the diddle-o.

To use Julia’s words: “You have the right to an environment that treats you with respect as an equal and raising your voice about that is not starting a war or playing the victim. You’re just asking for what is simply right”. Yea Julia. Julia who?

Outgoing Peninsula Mayor Lyn Bowden supported the positive age-

ing strategy and the scooter recharge scheme. Good girl Lyn. Oh, the Preston fellow was drunk of course, but you guessed that. *** FRENCHMAN John Lerius spent a year in Brazil around 1557. On arrival, he discovered all the men and woman were nude. Considering the beauty of the Brazilian females generally one would think lust would rear its leering head, as indeed Lerius considered, but his efforts to convince them to hide their privates was unsuccessful.

He eventually concluded nakedness did less to entice lasciviousness than women’s clothes and accoutrements, coupled with sparkling eyes and effective carriage. No mention of a nice bottom? *** SUPERANNUATION is the goldmine of our time. It conjures up images of hundreds of various types called various directorial names (unions and businesses) salivating on super funds – $2 trillion and ever upwards.

We are regularly informed of a review which, as far as I can see, amounts to keeping the whole massive enterprise vague and hidden from our concern. On the law of averages there lies within many crooks sifting out fees under various titles into their greedy pockets.

Superannuation governance, mandatory standards, conflict of interest; be-

ONE of the most influential comedians in entertainment history, John Cleese, is a founding member of Monty Python and responsible for some of the most iconic films and television comedies ever made, including The Life of Brian, Meaning of Life and Fawlty Towers. Cleese also starred in such major Hollywood hits as A Fish Called Wanda and Fierce Creatures.

Cleese will head in Melbourne to appear at the Comedy Theatreon 18-19 March.

Cleese will regale fans with stories and exclusive clips from his illustrious 40-year career. It’s an opportunity to get up close and personal with a true living legend.

Cleese, a force behind some of the most ground-breaking comedy of the 20th Century will perform shows in Tasmania, Melbourne and Sydney.

His last national tour in 2012 was a total sell out and this encore tour will be prior to the recently announced Monty Python reunion in London in July.

His distinctive English accent has been put to good use on several animated children’s films, voicing King Harold in Shrek 2, Shrek The Third, and Shrek Forever After and Harry Potter and The Philosopher’s Stone; and of course the ever memorable television series Fawlty Towers.

Few comedy troupes have reached the same fame of Monty Python, and a large part of that success was due to John Cleese and his impeccable timing and sense of humour.

Cleese has mastered everything from dry wit to slapstick humour, making his type of humour one that everyone can enjoy. He is the master comedian and admired and respected by everyone. www.johncleese.com or www.abpresents.com.au *** SINGER/songwriter Aleyce Simmonds (pictured) is among the finalists in the Female Artist of the

By Gary Turner Year category of the 2014 CMAA Country Music Awards of Australia.

The announcement, made at Sydney’s Hard Rock Cafe last month, follows news that Believe the title track and first single from Aleyce’s second full-length album, hits the Australian Country Tracks Top 30 and CMC Top 50 countdown.

“I feel like I’m caught in a whirlwind”, Simmonds said. “It has been a crazy year recording and releasing an album whilst touring so constantly.

This nomination means a real lot to me. I can’t wait to stand still long enough to breathe and take it all in!”

Simmonds will appear at the Peninsula Music Festival, Morning Star Estate, Sunday January 12th. www.aleyce.com *** SHOCK Entertainment has released a special Jamie Oliver six DVD box set for Christmas. Jamie Oliver is the person many home-cooks turn to for advice on how to prepare the most important meal of the year, Christmas dinner.

These six titles include special guest appearances from Gennaro Contaldo, Jamie’s Mum and even his two daughters Poppy and Daisy.

So settle down and let Jamie get you in the mood for the best Christmas ever with this ultimate collection of his festive DVD’s packed full of tips for a stress-free Christmas.

Titles include Jamie’s Christmas, Jamie’s Family Christmas, Jamie Cooks Christmas, Jamie’s Best Ever Christmas, Jamie’s Christmas with Bells On and Jamie at Home: Christmas Special. Available at ABC Shops, JB HiFi and Big W. www.shock.com.au

A Grain of Salt THE big day is again almost upon us.

Time to balance the anticipation. A free meal at Portsea, drinking restrictions and an expected behavioural attitude to be “nice”. Perhaps 150 minutes, two stubbies; sounds about right.

No politics a big plus, a rest from supercilious Christopher Pyne and my general state of melancholy from both sides of politics. The holiday hordes, pleasant, atmospheric, hell at night.

The little nippers on parade; kids, dogs, multiculturalism and the long hot summer; remain inside mostly after 11am, maybe venture out to the Peninsular Summer Music Festival; a drive past the Butterfly House, Dromana, catch a glimpse of Hannie Rayson.

A writer-in residence? Nah, too far from the RSL. Way back, 1944, three hours at the Northcote Baths. Or 1974 at home with darling and the chaos of visitors. I did time in the public service, a month of parties; ham, seafood and females, a dangerous mix. The verdict? Even Steven, or perhaps a nostril on the good side. After all, I’m still here right, just? *** LIVING alone is a work in process for oldies who have lost a partner, with Waiting for Godot snuggled in the backblocks of the mind but easily accessed.

We wish for a comfortable finale, a powerball windfall to indulge my

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yond taxation, beyond accountability?

The Australian Securities Investment Commission decided years ago the disclosure of fees was not necessary?

Funds manager Chris Brycki says half the investment returns by Aussie savers hve been lost in management fees; ditto superannuation. Crooks all. *** AGE can catch up if you’re not careful. A cold windy morning. The milk is boiling for Vita Brits and I step outside to get the two plastic wrapped deliveries of the Saturday Age. Bugger; only the one? Five minutes of searching failed. Down the driveway to the newsagency and I remember the milk? Rush back, too late, the stove a mess. Back out I go, halfway there when it hit me. It’s Friday! *** YET another push circulating for a swimming pool at Rosebud; fast becoming a War and Peace situation.

I’m for a pool on the Rye foreshore and permanent bye byes to the dreaded carnival. It will never come to pass in my lifetime and I would not be swimming in it anyway, but for families and holidaymakers, it’s surely a winner. Wasn’t this part of Nepean MP, Minister for Education Martin Dixon’s platform at the last election?

Many believe the bay provides a safe spot for swimmers of all ages but the safety of a supervised pool along the foreshore provides an attractive alternative for those who are freaked out

By Cliff Ellen by sand. I’m advised of Rosebud having a dangerously high incidence of homeless kids; maybe do something about this sad problem first minister?

Just a thought. *** AFTER a break of 10 years, I watched 60 Minutes on Channel Nine; missed nothing... Andrew Bolt says Tony Abbott is articulate and Tania Plibersek “spiteful” – hilarious... A strong rumour Collingwood footballers will be required to wear a collar and tie on and off the field during 2014. Perhaps they got rid of the wrong “culture”?... It could be worse: Darryn Lyons as mayor?

Thank God he didn’t choose us...

Aussies win the test; back to unbearable egoists... In sympathy with ABC salaries disclosures, I’ll declare mine: $21,000... Many of the words said or printed before the word “but” are poppycock... “Poverty palls the most generous spirits; it cows industry, and casts resolution itself into despair.”

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By Stuart McCullough ONCE upon a time, there was paper. Using either a pen or pencil, it was customary to write on sheets of paper in order to communicate with others. This was before the computer made the art of handwriting almost wholly redundant.

Back then, a tweet was something you wrote down, put in an envelope and mailed to another person. Several weeks later, you might receive a response to your written missive. Granted, it was painstakingly slow, but the world was a better place for it. It was an era when it was okay not to know what Lady Gaga had for breakfast and Shane Warne’s thoughts on almost everything remained his alone. It was, in other words, a paradise.

In primary school, the first task of the day was always to copy down whatever the teacher had written on the blackboard. I often wish I had paid more notice. Even then I found copying down someone else’s work tiresome and really didn’t give the task my full attention.

As a result, my attempts to transcribe the day’s date resembled an ant that had been dipped in ink and sent on a one-way trek. If only I’d paid more attention, I feel my handwriting could have been better.

We were only allowed to write in printed script. At that time, cursive script was regarded with awe as something that only grownups were allowed to do. Our teachers argued that printing was easier to read and that I was just the exception to the rule. But it wasn’t only my handwriting that left much to be desired – my style of presentation more broadly meant I was doomed to fail.

We would write in exercise books, with a different book for each subject. But before a single letter was added to the page, there was the matter of ruling a border. There were many ways to go about this seemingly simply preparatory task.

Perhaps inevitably, I took the most direct and least imaginative approach possible: I placed my ruler to the left of the page and drew a red line down the side. For me, it was something I had to get out of the way before getting on with the real business of school. Others, however, spent more time preparing their borders than they did on their actual class work.

They too began with a simple line. Then they broke out the big guns. I only ever had regular pens, but some of my classmates were lucky enough to own the Titanic of biros – the four-in-one pen. A simple click of a button was all it took to transport you away from everyday blue ink to something as full-on exotic as green.

Truth is, green ink serves very little practical purpose and exists largely for decorative

purposes. From a simple border would spring decorative patterns and flowers that made my pages seem impossibly dull. By lesson’s end, the paper would be so heavily inked that it looked like a Comanchero. Their borders were, frankly, bordering on the ridiculous.

As you go through school, your relationship to your stationery begins to change. A ruler is no longer something with which to create a very dull and uninspired border. It becomes the site on which you declare your allegiances to particular bands or, if you were particularly bold, another person. Before people announced their relationship status to the world through Facebook, they used to do it on either the ruler or pencil case. In the event that the relationship ended, of course, this would cause all manner of awkwardness, requiring either that the name be blotted out or turned into something else.

Much as when people are forced to remove one of their “My Family” stickers, the results were always far from perfect.

But rulers were more than just mere billboards. In the schoolyard, there were many ways in which you could settle your differences, but rulers were the weapon of choice for discerning students. There were other options, though. I lived in fear that, one day, a fellow student would issue an invitation to meet behind the shelter shed. I would avoid these confrontations, even though I knew it meant being called “chicken”. Some students preferred the brutality of the compass, but the device was eventually banished, ensuring an entire generation would be useless when it came to drawing a curved line. A ruler, however, was always to hand.

It was as simple as it was cruel. All you had to do was hold out your ruler and allow someone else to use theirs to strike it as hard as they could. The object was to split your opponent’s weapon, rendering it useless. Moving your ruler out of the way at the last second was the best way to avoid a strike but was strictly prohibited.

Any deviation at all would result in the other person getting a free go. The sound of splintering wood was the sound of defeat.

It’s been years since I owned a ruler. The need to put a border on anything simply doesn’t arise.

Soon, paper too will be a thing of the past. Even now, I regularly receive emails that invite me to think about the environment before printing it.

I’m not sure if I’m supposed to sit quietly and observe a minute’s silence or just feel guilty that I’ve accidentally printed 87 copies rather than the one I needed. If I’m caught, I fear receiving an email invite to meet behind the shelter shed. stuart@stuartmccullough.com

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Dance season: Swing dancers Scott Everard, Jane De Reus, Bec Fernando and Anthony Fernando outside Frankston Arts Centre, which has released its 2014 program. Picture: Daryl Gordon

PERFORMANCES next year at Frankston Arts Centre cover comedy, drama, children’s shows, music, dance and physical theatre.

Shows include David Williamson’s Managing Carmen, Glenn Miller Orchestra, physical theatre of Encoded and Andy Griffith’s 13-Storey

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The program was released to arts centre members on Thursday 28 November.

The season starts with Ecuadorian singer Maria Tejada in her first and only Australian performance as part of the Ventana Fiesta.

Williamson’s Managing Carmen, in May, involves an AFL player and Brownlow medallist who is also a cross-dresser.

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scoreboard Doggies’ domination continues PROVINCIAL

By IT Gully MORNINGTON continued its domination of the MPCA Provincial competition when it took Moorooduc’s bowlers to the cleaners on Saturday.

The Doggies are in red hot form at the minute and it was no surprise that they batted after winning the toss.

With conditions perfect at Moorooduc Reserve, Mornington openers Anthony Gapes and skipper Matt Foon put on 67 before Gapes lost his wicket for 26.

Foon went on to make 61 and Ben Clements, who came in at number three, top scored with 83.

Jake Pankhurst made 30 and Luke Popov blasted five fours and a six on his way to a half century.

The Dogs finished their 80 overs at 6/288, which isn’t a huge score at

Moorooduc Reserve.

However, with the bowling line-up it has, 288 is more than defendable for the best side in the Provincial caper at present.

Michael Whincup was the pick of the bowlers for the Ducs, bowling 28 overs for 2/107.

Long Island is just eight runs away from victory against Mt Martha. The Islanders won the toss and wanted to have a crack at the Mt Martha bats.

Things started OK for the Reds but soon fell apart, losing 6/8 as Andrew Tweddle and Scott Phillips tore through the top order.

Keeper-batsman James Walker was able to prevent further carnage when he made 23. He was well supported

by Tim Bateman (19). Kade Bendle also contributed 14 at the top of the order.

Mt Martha was bowled out for 75 in 51 overs, Tweedle claiming 5/10

from 14 overs and Phillips 4/30 from 21 overs.

The Islanders had to face the last 21 overs for the day and obviously, sensing an outright opportunity, were looking for quick runs.

Mt Martha’s bowlers were tight and determined and claimed the first three wickets for just four runs.

Paul Hartle, Aaron Paxton and Peter Connell were all sent packing early, before Phillips was removed. At one stage, the Islanders were 4/15.

They recovered thanks to Justin Bridgeman (30no) and Fergus O’Connor (19no) to be 4/67 heading into day two.

Mt Eliza is in the box seat against Heatherhill after making 297. Luke Marshall was the star of Provincial cricket for the day, coming in with his side struggling at 4/52 and blasting 113. He made 90-odd in round two.

Along with Jason Mathers (84),

Marshall was able to push the score to 242 before Mathers lost his wicket.

Lyle House then blasted 24 to help his side to 297.

Brett Maxwell was the best of the Heatherhill bowlers with 4/88 from 20 overs. In reply, the Hills are 0/16.

The match between Langwarrin and Sorrento is in the balance after the first day’s play at David McFarlin Reserve.

It is an important game for the Kangas, who were shown-up against Mornington in their last match. They need to perform well against the best in the business to gain the credibility they are looking for.

The Kangas won the toss and batted, however quickly went from 0/47 to 3/47.

While no Kangaroo went on to post a big score, a number contributed with the bat, including Simon McEvoy (30), Andy Johnson (37),

Mark Cooper (24), Michael Edwards (34), Mal Coutts (20) and Nathan Volpe (30).

The reigning District champions were without leading run-scorer Danny Weare.

CJ King was the best of the Sorrento bowlers with four wickets, while Mick Dunball and AJ King snared a couple each. In reply, Sorrento is 1/1, with Jedd Flack in the sheds.

Peninsula Old Boys will need to bowl well to defend the 206 they made against Crib Point.

Glenn Prendergast top scored for the Old Boys with an unbeaten 50 while John Forrest chipped in with 30.

It was a good afternoon for the Pies with the ball with Brad Davidson getting 3/47, Henry Dolphin 3/60 and Luke Herrington 2/21.

Battle stations: Hastings are 2/40 chasing Boneo’s 209. Picture: Andrew Hurst

Main Ridge in red-hot form DISTRICT

By IT Gully MAIN Ridge is in red hot form at the moment and it continued on Saturday against Seaford in tound six of District cricket.

The Ridge won the toss at Seaford Reserve and sent the home side into bat.

It proved to be an educated decision by the Ridge skipper and match-day hero Brendan Rossborough, who watched his bowlers tear through the top and lower order of Seaford.

While Ben Lawrence (36) performed well at the top of the order in his first senior XI game this season and

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Mathew Herbert contributed 21, the day belonged to the Ridge. Seaford was bowled out for 110 in 54.2 overs.

Jason Albress bowled 8.2 overs for a return of 4/25, while James Abbott snared 3/27 from 15 overs.

Batting the last 25 overs for the day, what unfolded next was simply superb. The Ridge were looking for quick runs and they got them in the form of Rossborough, who smashed an unbeaten 101. This was on the back of the 64 he made in his last innings.

Up the other end, Michael Holmes (20no) watched in amazement.

At stumps, the Ridge were 2/147, a lead of 37 with 80 overs to play.

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The match between Delacombe Park and Pines is going to be a nailbiter. The Parkers batted first on their home deck on Saturday and could muster only 115 from 53.2 overs. Andrew Christides got 22 and James Spencer 24.

Nick Wilcox was at his damaging best with the ball, claiming five wickets, while Ricky Ramsdale picked up four scalps.

The Parkers’ bowlers needed to produce something big with the ball to stay in the game. They delivered.

Chris Brittain snared 4/25 and Shane Deal took 2/4 to have the Piners reeling at 6/75 in reply.

Flinders has given itself every opportunity to win its match against Somerville after scoring 8/234 on Saturday.

Shane Beggs showed some of his best work with 41 while Tommy Clements (40) and brother Robbie Clements (36) offered some real resistance. Early wickets are the key for Flinders on day two.

Boneo and Hastings are locked in a real battle. Boneo batted first on Saturday and made 209, Leigh Lowry top scoring with 77.

Luke Hewitt is having an outstanding season for the Blues and helped himself to 4/68, while Isuru

Dias picked-up 3/42. In reply, the Blues are 2/40.

Carrum declared its first innings at 8/194 against Ballam Park and has the opposition at 1/3 overnight. Shaun Foster top-scored for the Lions with 92 and Josh Dent hit 33.

In the final game of the round, Baden Powell has plenty of work to do against Seaford Tigers.

The Braves batted first on Saturday and were rolled for just 149. Elia Carter top-scored with 29 and Sam Mullavey hit 28.

Jordan Watters was at his best for the Tigers with 3/29. In reply, the Tigers are 0/13.

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Hillmen are a 2013 juggernaut SUB-DISTRICT

By IT Gully THE Sub District juggernaut that is Red Hill continues to rattle the cages of the opposition. This time it was Carrum Downs on the receiving end of the punishment.

Red Hill may have started the season a little shaky and inconsistent, however, the cricket the team is playing now is inspired.

The Hillmen won the toss on Saturday and elected to send the Cougars into bat. The decision paid dividends, with the home side rolling the visitors for just 78 in 33 overs.

Glenn Collett was brilliant, bowling 16 overs and finishing with six maidens and a return of 6/30.

Jimmy McCall and Ross Corfield claimed 2/2 and 2/8 respectively.

The Hillmen then hit a quickfire 7/138 in 30 overs, with Owen McKillop top-scoring with 40 and Rheede Hopgood making an impression in his first senior XI game with 39.

Red Hill then had the last 37 overs of the day to try and make some inroads into an outright win.

They succeeded, Ross Corfield claiming another couple of wickets (2/3) to have the Cougars in trouble at 3/38, still 22 runs behind the Hillmen.

Brad Trotter enjoyed a wonderful afternoon at the crease for Pearcedale

Close combat: Leigh Lowry top scored for Boneo with 77. Picture: Andrew Hurst

on Saturday, playing away to Dromana.

Opening the batting, Trotter made 100 for the Panthers, while Kaine Smith (51) batted at seven and helped the opener get to three figures.

At one stage, the Panthers were 5/92. Smith and Trotter then took the score to 215.

Zac Clan picked up five wickets for the Hoppers while Andrew Thompson snared four scalps, including that of Trotter.

Skye has set Rosebud a big total of 252 to chase down for victory. A number of Skye batsmen got starts at Rosebud Reserve, keeper Rob Gruar the best of them with 47.

Rosebud dominated the early part of the day, taking 5/82. However, Stephen Smart (40) and Paul Fillipone (47) worked with Gruar to set the Buds a more-than-reasonable score to chase.

Darren Kerr bowled a staggering 40 overs for the Buds for a return of 4/125 (including 10 maidens), while Brad Glenn picked-up 2/33 in only his second spell for the year.

Balnarring looks to be in the box seat against Frankston YCW after setting the home side 286 for victory, while Tyabb and Tootgarook are locked in an intriguing battle.

The Yabbies batted first and scrambled to 181. In reply, the Tooters are in some early trouble at 2/34.

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