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KINGSTON Arts is hosting art and crafts workshops for children until 20 January as part of The Creative Lounge at Shirley Burke Theatre, 64 Parkers Rd, Parkdale. Pictured are Zoe, left, Ruby and Luisa displaying pom-poms they made at a Hearts in the Arts Goes Pop class. See kingstonarts.com.au or call Kingston Arts, part of Kingston Council, on 9556 4440 for details of other crafts workshops during the school holiday break. Picture: Gary Sissons

Double footy ‘win’ Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au THE City of Kingston is becoming a home of football. Hawthorn Football Club look set to make Dingley its training base home in a move that follows St Kilda Football Club’s return to Moorabbin. Councillors at last month’s Kingston Council public council meeting unanimously backed the Hawks’ proposal to build “an elite sporting and community

facility” at a 28-hectare site at Tootal Rd in Dingley Village. Commercial signage use is restricted in Kingston’s Green Wedge but councillors acknowledged billboards around the field within the training ground are needed for club sponsorship reasons when TV crews will film at the venue. “The North Ward will be the beacon for the AFL in Melbourne,” Cr Paul Peulich said. “I look forward to seeing this being progressed in the future and seeing

some more detailed designs.” Hawthorn lodged a planning application last month signalling their intent to build a training base at Dingley. The Hawks decided expansion options at their existing Waverley Park headquarters is too restrictive. Hawthorn CEO Stuart Fox said the planning application was just one step in a due diligence process to assess whether the club will proceed with the construction of a $40-$60 million training base in Dingley.

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“The next 12 months will be crucial in terms of thoroughly investigating the site, from a planning and environmental point of view, and to determine if the site is capable of housing a world-class training and administration facility that can attract the best players, coaches and staff,” Mr Fox said in a statement. “Furthermore, the site must allow our members to feel part of the club and to create a destination that is accessible to all. Our present facility is not conducive to this requirement, which we regard as

fundamental to aligning with our values as the family club. “This has been a very thorough and comprehensive process to date. We are six months into the due diligence process which is expected to be finalised in late 2016. At the end of this process the club will make an informed decision on the future of the facility and site. “We plan to keep members, Hawthorn supporters and fans informed at every stage of this journey.” Continued Page 6

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Blessing is no cross to bear ONE of the youngest participants at this year’s Greek Orthodox Blessing of the Waters came up with the wooden cross tossed into the sea by Bishop Jacob Iakovos to mark Epiphany Day. Nick Georgiou, 16, from Mentone was first to grab the wooden cross after diving off Frankston pier last Wednesday morning (6 January). The throwing of the cross blesses the waters. Epiphany Day celebrates the baby Jesus being visited by three kings in Bethlehem and later being baptised in the River Jordan by John the Baptist. A crowd gathered to watch a group of young men dive in and compete to be first to snatch the wooden cross. Nick, a Year 11 student at Haileybury College, will benefit from 12 months of good luck and prosperity according to Greek Orthodox beliefs. He said he did not realise how “big and special” the Blessing of the Waters ceremony is until he turned up last Wednesday morning and saw the large crowd gathered to watch proceedings. “My friend invited me to come with him because we’re both Greek,” Nick said. “I was really nervous before I jumped in.” Nick reckoned his good luck for the year has already begun after “being in the right place on the pier” to dive in and snatch the cross the first time he took part in the event. The 16-year-old aims to become a sports physiotherapist after he finishes his schooling. The tradition of the Blessing of the Waters ceremony started in Frankston and Epiphany Day rituals are now also carried out at Rye and South Melbourne piers. Nick was blessed by Bishop Iakovos after retrieving the wooden cross and was given a wooden cross pedant to wear as a memento. Neil Walker

Help find Cayleb POLICE are appealing for public help to find missing Chelsea Heights teenager Cayleb Hough. He was last seen on 18 December at a house in Puffin Close, Chelsea Heights. Cayleb is known to frequent the Bonbeach, Cheltenham and Heatherton areas. Police hold serious concerns for his safety as it is unusual for him to go missing for this length of time. They are unsure what the 17-year-old was wearing when he disappeared. Caleb is described as about 180cm tall with a medium build, dark brown hair and fair skin.

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THE article ‘New jetty to be ship shape’ (The News 23/12/15) incorrectly stated Kingston Council had agreed to manage the facility at a cost of about $10,000 each year. This is not the case. Council has not agreed to fund maintenance costs and will provide a representative to a committee of management. Council will negotiate the terms and conditions of the project funding and maintenance agreement.

First to the cross: Nick Georgiou swam out to grab a wooden cross tossed off Frankston pier by Greek Orthodox Church Bishop Jacob Iakovos on Epiphany Day last Wednesday. Pictures: Gary Sissons

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Circle of fun: Greek dancers get into the party mood at last year’s Globe to Globe World Music Festival. Picture: Gary Sissons

Global way to celebrate Australia Day Celebrate Australia Day in style at Kingston’s 16th annual Globe to Globe World Music Festival featuring a host of talented performers, free workshops, children’s entertainment and a spectacular fireworks finale. Hosted by the Kingston Council, the festival is on Tuesday 26 January, 11am-10pm, at Namatjira Park in Springs Rd, Clayton South. This annual event features a host of talented musicians showcasing the very best in world music over two stages. A wide range of community groups - including Bollywood dancers, Chinese Drum dancers and Greek dancers - will take to the stage to entertain the crowds followed by major performers including headline performer Melbourne’s own breakthrough artist Harts. Visitors can also get involved with a series of demonstrations and hands-on workshops including Japanese drumming, tae kwon do and Chinese dancing and more.

The kids will also be entertained with free activities including face painting, balloon sculpture, hair colouring and more. “Come along and join us on Australia Day as we celebrate our great nation where many cultures live together in peace and harmony in our community,” Kingston mayor Cr Tamsin Bearsley said. Globe to Globe celebrates the diverse and unique contributions every culture has to offer. Entry to the festival is your round-the-world ticket to experiencing foods, sights and sounds from every corner of the globe. The event will end with a fireworks spectacular at 9.30pm. Entry is $2, $5 for families. See kingston.vic.gov.au/globe or call council on 1300 653 356 for further information.

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Beaches to be tracked, renewed BEACHES and foreshores along Port Phillip Bay will be monitored for signs of erosion and renourished as part of a $4.8 million state government project. The Protection of Port Phillip Beaches and Foreshore Program will include works at bay beaches at Frankston, Carrum, Sorrento West, Hampton, Sandringham, Geelong’s Eastern Beach, St Helens and Moorpanyl. Environment, Climate Change and Water Minister Lisa Neville announced the project late last month. “Whether it’s renourishments that widen and lengthen beaches or the work we do with local communities to ensure erosion is properly monitored over the long term, this funding is important for the health of the bay’s coastline,” Ms Neville said in a statement. “These renourishment projects have been prioritised and we will work with local land managers to deliver the projects over the next two years.” The Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) consulted with land managers including councils to finalise the program

with further consultations due to take place over the next two years. Kingston Council welcomed the program announcement. “Council is keen to work in partnership with the state government in an effort to prevent and respond to erosion along our foreshore,” city assets and environment manager Daniel Freer said. “Kingston Council plays an active role in protecting the foreshore from erosion through dune stabilisation works, planting of new vegetation, storm water management and beach cleaning.” Millions of dollars have been spent by the state government trying to repair erosion at Portsea beach without success in the past few years. The state government denies any link between the widespread erosion at Portsea beach and the controversial channel deepening project to allow larger ships in to the Port of Melbourne. Independent studies by the CSIRO and consultancy firm Water Technologies found channel deepening had contributed towards seabed changes and larger waves at many peninsula beaches. Neil Walker

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Hawks poised to join Saints in Kingston Continued from Page 1 The new sports venue will house four football ovals, a cafe, ship, administration offices, a function centre and seating for up to 1000 people. Councillors noted traffic flow in the area would need to be managed if the venue is built. Kingston Council will write to Planning Minister Richard Wynne asking for permission to allow signage at the sporting precinct and remove a Green Wedge restriction of a 150 person limit at a function centre. “I am very pleased to see a [recent] three-time Premiership team like the Hawks finding the Kingston Green Wedge as a place that they want to build their future in,” Cr Steve Staikos said. “That’s the vision of this council as

well in terms of wanting to see sporting precincts of this nature attracted to the Green Wedge.” Community feedback on the project will be sought by council before any final decision on the development is made. Last month the Labor state government announced a further $12 million in funding to St Kilda Football Club’s move back to Moorabbin ensuring its $30 million project can proceed. The AFL and AFL Victoria are contributing $6 million to the construction of the Linton St training venue, Kingston Council is putting in $5 million of ratepayers’ money and local football and netball leagues are contributing $400,000. The Saints will contribute $5 million.

Kicking on: Artist’s impression of the proposed Hawthorn Football Club’s training base in Dingley. Source: Hawthorn FC

Thanks, volunteers: Kath Neilsen Memorial Award winner Amanda Graham, second from left, with Maurice Blackburn lawyer Travis Fewster, CEO Jackie Galloway and Volunteers & Education general manager Andrea Staunton.

Free legal advice goes a long way PENINSULA Community Legal Centre is celebrating the contributions of its volunteers who enable it to offer free legal advice four nights a week. The not-for-profit organisation has been providing ongoing assistance to clients on low incomes since 1977. Its volunteers were celebrated around the world on 5 December: International Volunteer Day, by the United Nations General Assembly in 1985. “Last year our volunteer lawyers provided more than 2000 free legal advices,” Volunteers and Education general manager Andrea Staunton said. “Seventy-six per cent of clients assisted by volunteers had no or low incomes (less than $500 gross per week).” Lawyer volunteers run evening

advice clinics at the head office in Frankston and branches at Rosebud, Bentleigh and Cranbourne, with support from a team of paralegal volunteers. The centre also benefits from the governance of a volunteer-based management committee, and from the contributions of trainee lawyers and special project volunteers. Lawyer volunteer, Amanda Graham, from White Cleland Lawyers and Consultants, which has a branch at Frankston, has received the centre’s highest honour, the 2015 Kath Neilson Memorial Award. It created in 2002 in honour of the late Kath Neilsen, a founder and strong supporter of the centre. Ms Graham began as a lawyer-volunteer in 2005, providing free legal advice to clients on a variety of issues. She has since used her expertise

as an accredited family law specialist to present family law professional development sessions to volunteers and staff. “Peninsula Community Legal Centre has been a hub of legal support in the community for many years,” Ms Graham said. “It provides a means for volunteers to get involved in the community. Opportunities for volunteers are varied and volunteer contributions are appreciated and recognised. “I would like to thank the centre for the opportunities it provides for all members of the community.” Ms Staunton says: “Our volunteers have great impact on the centre’s ability to respond to local legal needs and advance justice for our community.” Call 9783 3600 or visit pclc.org.au for details.

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A new chapter for New Year Snapper anglers taken hook, line and sinker

IF it’s a New Year’s resolution to finally take the writing plunge then classes at Longbeach Place community centre could be the start or the next step of a writer’s journey. Writing Creatively Towards Your Future classes hosted at Longbeach Place community centre in February and June are a relaxed but disciplined way to explore writing ambitions. The 20-hour course, including five hours of online learning, involves research into blogging, journalism and screenplay writing and other literary endeavours that may lead to employment opportunities. Teacher Mairi Neil says the course is suitable for writers of all abilities. “Writing classes can be a stepping stone for people who would like to be published. They can learn the skills in the writing class,” she said. Ms Neil is the founder of the Mordialloc Writers’ Group. The group recently published an anthology called Kingston My City featuring 20 stories by 20 writers to celebrate the group’s 20th anniversary. One of the writers published in the anthology, Barbara Davies, began her writing journey in local writing classes. “We have to value the stories in our community,” Ms Neil said. n See longbeachplace.org.au for further information on Writing Creatively Towards Your Future classes held on Thursdays, 4 February-24 March and 28 April-16 June or call Longbeach Place on 9776 1386. Course fee $45, amenities and materials fee $18.40.

MOST anglers on Port Phillip Bay know the rules, but a few who didn’t felt the weight of Operation Billit over the Christmas holidays. The Fisheries Victoria operation targeted snapper anglers off Carrum and Chelsea, as well as Hastings in Western Port, with “a mixed bag of results”. Fisheries Victoria’s Bob Hutton said 93 per cent of anglers were found to be obeying the rules and regulations. “We inspected 2100 recreational anglers on the water and at boat ramps and detected 144 offenders,” he said. “This was not a covert operation and was widely publicised before it started, so there is no real excuse for those 144 anglers not knowing, or deliberately flouting, fishing regulations. “One man will be going to court for allegedly exceeding the catch limit of southern calamari and another will face abalone-related charges.” Altogether 39 infringement notices were issued, with two relating to exceeding the catch limit of snapper. The fish were seized and the anglers fined $455 each. Other offences included taking other species below minimum size – also a $455 fine – using more than four lines and fishing without a licence. “All of these rules are outlined in the Recreational Fishing Guide, which is available free from most good tackle stores or by downloading the free ‘Vic Fishing’ app for smartphones,” Mr Hutton said. He said there was lots of night work

Turn over a new page: Mordialloc Writers’ Group founder Mairi Neil, left, and Barbara Davies prove the writing journey to publication can begin with writing classes. Picture: Gary Sissons

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P-plater off the road MOORABBIN Highway Patrol police nabbed a P-plater driving at more than double the speed limit in Cheltenham, 8pm, Monday. Leading Senior Constable Melissa Seach said the Honda Civic was clocked at 150 kph in a 60kph zone on Centre-Dandenong Rd. The 22-year-old male driver, of Berwick, was found to be disqualified and his car was impounded for 30 days. He is expected to be charged on summons with driving while disqualified, exceeding the speed limit and other traffic offences.

Cyclist hits the deck KINGSTON police warn of the dangers of heat stress after a cyclist, 43, passed out while riding north along Beach Rd, Mentone, 7.36pm, Saturday. The driver later told police he felt “wobbly” before falling to the road unconscious. He was found by a jogger with no pulse and not breathing. The jogger performed CPR and managed to revive the rider, of Glen Iris, before an ambulance arrived to take him to The Alfred hospital. A bike helmet saved him from crash injuries. Sergeant Arran Ferguson, of Kingston police, warns riders to drink plenty of water – especially on hot days like today, Wednesday. “We do our bit to make riders safer – now you do yours,” he said.

Assault charges A PATTERSON Lakes man, 19, and a Frankston teenager, 17, have been charged with unlawful assault after

PSOs told them to stop drinking at a taxi rank outside Mordialloc station, 8.30pm, over the Christmas period. The pair allegedly became aggressive, confronting the PSOs and challenging them to fight. They have been bailed to appear at Moorabbin Magistrates’ Court at a date to be fixed.

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While you were sleeping… A MORDIALLOC woman was woken by police, 11.30pm, Boxing Day, and told her $35,000 Mazda had been stolen. The car had been intercepted while being driven erratically by a Carrum Downs man, who allegedly took the keys from a hook by the front door of the Bay St house while the woman, 43, was asleep. Police say investigations are ongoing.

Garage remote stolen THEFTS from unlocked cars a continuing to frustrate police. It is believed some drivers prefer to leave their cars unlocked and robbed, rather than have a window smashed by a thief to gain entry and robbed anyway. Sergeant Arran Ferguson, of Kingston police, said a garage remote control was rifled from the centre console of a Holden Captiva parked in the driveway of a house in Conti Ct, Mentone, 9pm, Friday. “We can only broadcast the message so many times. People must learn to lock their cars. The only reason someone would take a garage remote is that they intend to come back at another time,” he said. “The lure of easy pickings is attracting undesira-

AN unlocked car in Gale St, Aspendale, was broken into and robbed of items valued at $1500, overnight 3 January. The haul included a fuel card, two sets of headphones, MP3 player, and two pairs of high-end sunglasses. Anyone with information should call Mordialloc police, 9588 2988. A LAPTOP and two suits valued at $2700 were stolen from an unlocked car in Scarlett St, Mordialloc, overnight Wednesday. A SOCKET set and an inverter were stolen from a tradie’s ute, parked outside a house in Bowman St, Mordialloc, Wednesday, while he was in hospital. Thieves smashed a rear window to gain entry. A NAVMAN direction finder valued at $239 was stolen from an unlocked car parked in the driveway of a house in Hannah St, Cheltenham, overnight, Friday. The owner later noticed the car’s door was ajar and saw the centre console and glove box open. Cheltenham police are examining a neighbour’s CCTV footage. Their number is 9583 9767.

Container missing A SHIPPING container was reported stolen from outside a warehouse in Taunton Dr, Cheltenham, Friday. The empty 12-meter container could only have been taken using special lifting equipment and a semi-trailer. Anyone with information should call Kingston police, 9556 6565.

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A SEAFORD woman was lucky to escape serious injury when her car hit a power pole in Nepean Hwy, Carrum, 10pm, Sunday. The woman, 47, was driving south when she possibly blacked out and hit the pole, snapping it at the base and leaving it teetering dangerously over the road. Her car careered over the highway into Progress Av where she was able to get out and await treatment. A MICA ambulance later took her to Frankston hospital. Live power poles hug low over Nepean Hwy and a transformer exploded, causing small grass fires. Parts of Carrum and Seaford were blacked out for several hours. Patterson River CFA, Chelsea police, United Energy and the SES attended. The incident affected traffic flows, with Nepean Hwy closed between Eel Race Rd and McLeod Rd, and Station St used as a bypass. Both lanes were closed to traffic until 6am, Monday. Pictures: Gary Sissons

New Year makeover for Kingston City Hall Kingston City Hall will undergo a major refurbishment in early 2016 to ensure the iconic building continues to meet the needs of the Kingston community. The $575,000 project will improve the links between indoor and outdoor areas by installing glass door panels in the north wall to connect the Kingston City Hall with the neighbouring Kingston Arts Centre. Other upgrades will include: n foyer, box office and cafe upgrade n replacement of the passenger lift n improved access for people with disabilities

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to heating and cooling. Kingston mayor Cr Tamsin Bearsley said the Kingston City Hall was a focal point for community events including concerts, expos, markets, school performances and graduation ceremonies. “This extensive refurbishment will breathe new life into is a grand old building that hosts thousands of visitors each year,” Cr Bearsley said. “It will also make it easier for our elderly residents and people with a disability to get out and about and enjoy the many great shows on offer at Kingston Arts throughout the year.”

Facing the future: Kingston City Hall will get a much-needed facelift and refurbishment. Picture: Gary Sissons

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CHRONIC PAIN REHABILITATION PROGRAM How can we help?

Long term follow up

The Pain Wise program is based on a cognitive behavioural therapy approach combined with a reconditioning program, to improve self-management strategies.

As part of our hospitals continuum of care, after completion of the Pain Wise Program patients are periodically reviewed.

The therapy program is provided on a one-to-one basis, and is customised for each individual patient. Our Pain Wise team includes: • Rehabilitation Physician • Occupational Therapist • Physiotherapist • Hydrotherapist • Clinical Psychologist

Rehabilitation of Complex Pain issues arising from injuries, and Multifaceted Holistic Care of Persisting Pain.

Program goals include:

St John of God Frankston Rehabilitation Hospital’s Pain Rehabilitation Program teaches patients simple self-treatment and self-management techniques to reduce pain, improve function and ultimately improve one’s quality of life through: • Reduction of pain impact

on quality of life through medication prescription and subsequent supervision, physical therapy and activity modification. • Reduction of physical factors that aggravate and perpetuate the pain. • Behaviour and Cognitive treatments to lessen the impact of chronic pain. • Improvement of day to day functioning. • Self-management strategies.

Chronic pain is any pain suffered consistently for more than three months. Types of Chronic pain include arthritis, back pain, neck pain, knee and shoulder pain, repetitive strain injury, fibromyalgia, muscular, neurological or complex regional pain syndromes. Our Pain Wise program equips chronic pain sufferers with effective and constructive strategies to help manage their condition in the long term.

Dr Bruce Shirazi, our Medical Director, is one of our Pain and Rehabilitation Physicians practicing acute and chronic pain. His areas of interest include chronic pain issues requiring complex analgesia regimen, including management of Pain in the Elderly,

• physician medication review • improved strength, flexibility and endurance • improved function and activity levels • relaxation and distraction strategies • easing of depression, anxiety • improved relationship with family and friends| • enhanced community participation • return to work (if possible) Achieving your outcomes: Regular outcome measurements are performed using validated measures, and individuals’ goals are reviewed.

REFERRALS: Inpatient and Outpatient Referrals can be sent to: Dr Bruce Shirazi St John of God Frankston Rehabilitation Hospital 255-265 Cranbourne Road, Frankston 3199 Fax: (03) 9788 3304 Michelle Kapnoullas Marketing and Community Relations Manager michelle.kapnoullas@sjog.org.au Tel: 9788 3333

Want to get back to doing what you love? Call us.. 03 9788 3333 We are committed to our helping our patients. Some of our programs include: Cardiac Chronic Pain Management Diabetes Management Falls and Balance General Rehabilitation (Reconditioning) after an accident, illness, injury or surgery Medical Intervention Program (GEM style program) Neurology Oncology Orthopaedic Movement Disorder programs - ie.Parkinson’s Pre-op rehabilitation (preparing for surgery) Pulmonary Reconditioning Stroke Driving assessments by a qualified Occupational Therapy Driving Assessor Simply ask your GP or Specialist for a referral - remember, you can choose your rehabilitation provider

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Aspendale Gardens - Edithvale Community Bank® Branch

Community Event Calendar welcomes all women, all ages, all cultures. We or ries.probusfrankston@gmail.com are a happy group of ladies who love to sew, call Mary on 568 234 for further knit, crochet, cook,0418 listen to guest speakers, have adetails. cuppa and a laugh together. For more details

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Peninsula Field Naturalists Club The club’s next meeting is at 8pm on Wednesday 13 August at 16 High St, Frankston. Guest speaker is Martin Lagerwey of Martins Butterfly World. Martin will be showing his remarkable photos of insects. Everyone welcome. Call Judy on 9775 4231 for further details. Chess for primary school pupils Learn to play chess in a fun and supportive environment. Improve your school grades whilst learning this great game. Studies have shown that children who play chess develop strong analytical and strategy skills. Try for free at 4.30-6pm on Tuesday JANUARY 12 August. Classes will then follow on during school term, fee is $40 Exercise For Seniors for 4 weeks. To book or ask for more Gentle Movement: Mondays 9.30am-10.30am Easy Exercise: Tuesdays Fun information contact:9.30am-10.30am Patterson Lakes and Fitness: Thursdays $6 Community Centre,9.30am-10.30am 54-70 Thompson per session Road, Patterson Lakes. Call 9772 8588. Tea and coffee provided Patterson Lakes Community Centre 54-70 Thompson Road, Creative writing Patterson Lakes Phone: classes 9772 8588

Facilitator AlexDistrict Ruschanow hosts Frankston and creative classesGroup at Frankston Prostatewriting Cancer Support North’s Mahogany Neighbourhood The support group meets on the last Thursday of each month at 10am inontheWednesdays King Close Centre fortnightly Community Hall in Frankston North. Menare with at 10am-12noon. Participants

Aspendale Gardens-Edihvale Community Bank staff members friendship. Next outing is on Tuesday throughout Frankston from 22 encouraged and prompted to write August-6 September. Eighty 26 August, a coachCommunity trip to Village Innstaff members a short piece, then to read itAspendale out and Gardens - Edithvale Bank share feedback and ideas with each with a stop at Lindt chocolate outlet performances of 20 productions community banking. We have volunteering memorabilia. Details of men who enlisted from AL-Anon plays FamilyinGroups include cafes, circuses in other. Cost is $5 per class. Call 9786 then morning tea of scones, cream, opportunities ranging from formal roles as this area and were killed on the battlefields. Support relatives and friends of problem drinkers, game parks and in galleries. 1445 or email centre@mahogany. jam andonbiscuits followed by live on held Tuesdays 7.30pm operas Directors the Board through to participation Local group weekday visits by appointment. at Longbeach Place, See Board Committees. If Afterwards you are interested, please org.au to book. Phone 9772 2896 Mahogany Neighentertainment. enjoy a Chelseawww.anywherefest/frankston Rd, Chelsea. contact Chairman, Tony Harford on 0407 338 462 for details of 666 all shows. Details: 1300 252 (ALANON) or bourhood Centre, 26 Mahogany Ave, two-course lunch with optional free Carrum Community Activity Centre for an initial chat. www.al-anon.org/australia Every Thursday at 10 am Frankston North. bingo. Cost $27. Call 9775 2304. Probus speakers Carrum Community Activity Centre invites new Mordialloc Superules Football Club CWA Chelsea Branch Meeting Frankston Probus Club meets on the members. We meet every Thursday 10am at We are a non for-profit sporting club Meets 7pm, third Monday of the month. Peninsula Activities Group first Friday eachcommunity month atservice 10am 38 Valetta St, Carrum. Join us for exercises, card We provide a training program & games for over 35’s Friendship, craft,ofbaking, SEPTEMBER making, crafts, painting, demonstrations, who still play Aussie rules footy or in some cases just Activities foroilthe over 50s, group at Frankston RSL Bowling Pavilion, Longbeach Place, 15 Chelsea Rd, Chelsea. guest speakers and day trips. Foronmore to train. We have two sides over 35 years & over 40 Enquires to Pam Rd, (0412Frankston. 427 349) or Cathey meets at 10am-12noon the Cranbourne Go along information call 8588 1831 or 9772 4564. years. We have members training & playing born in (cwa.chelsea@gmail.com) Anywhere Theatre Festival third Friday of every month at the and hear a speaker of interest and the 1950 thru to the 1980. Mordialloc College Alumni Association Social Twilight Tennis Anywhere theatre will be performed Uniting Church, High St, Frankston. stay for lunch at the RSL afterwards We are requiring more players & members. The Mordialloc College Alumni Association Monday evenings from 6.30pm at Belvedere on Friday 5 September. Email enquiContact Paul Joyce 583 025 anywhere butonin0417 threatres All welcome for light lunch and welcomes former students and staff to join its

VIEW Club Introduction to volunteering The Dingley Village VIEW Club meet for fun and Frankston Volunteer Resource friendship on the second Tuesday of the month Centre will provide information on 10.00am at Amy’s Bistro Dingley International volunteering to anyone interesting Hotel, Boundary Road Dingley. We are a friendlyin group of women who support The Smith Family’s contributing some of their spare time disadvantaged children in The Learning for Life for the good of their community. program. Please ring Mary Daly on 0401035 835. Topics covered include the benefits Stall Holders Welcome of volunteering, Frankston’s 1st Annualthe rights and responsibilities of voluteers and Antiques & Collectables Fair Saturday 27th Feb and 2016 details of organisations Monash Peninsula Activity & Recreation Centre volunteer positions available. Free Frankston Monash University information session40at Frankston All undercover. Approx stallholders. Valuations60 on day by David Library, Playne St, Freeman. Frankston at Tables provided. Proceeds Life-Gate (charity 11am on Tuesday 30toSeptember. working in Frankston) Enquiries: Email info@frankstonvolunteer. Jeni 97700595 or 0402316108 org or call 9770 6492 for further CWA Chelsea Flowers Branch Meeting information. Meets 7pm, third Monday of the month Longbeach Place, 15 Chelsea Rd, Chelsea Next meeting: 18th January Social salsa Monday dancing Friendship, craft, baking, community service. Southern Cross Salsa Frankston www.facebook.com/cwa.chelsea are hosting nights. Enquires to: Pamsocial (0412 Latin 427 349) or Cathey (cwa.chelsea@gmail.com) Instead of the usual Wednesday Salsa Fresh classes, Start enjoy a night of Wanting tobut makedancing. a fresh startGreat to theLatin New nothing Year? How growingpeople your veryto own fresh music andabout fabulous dance vegetables, fruit, herbs & flowers in your very with. Absolute beginners caninjoin own vegetable plot and be harvesting a few free introductory class at 8pm. One weeks. “Joy of the Earth Community Garden” Joy St. Frankstonper hasmonth plots available for Wednesday at 7.30immediate planting. Details: Sue 9783-5229 10pm, upstairs at The Grand Hotel, Mornington Hockey $5 Clubfor 499 NepeanPeninsula Hwy, Frankston.

Park Tennis Club, East Road, Seaford. All Registration Day 2016 on Sunday standards welcome. Non members $5.00. Further 7th February. 10:00am till 2:30pm. Bowling by the Bay details contact Kerry on 0412712328 Peninsula Hockey Centre. Monash University SOCIAL BOWLS: Brush up your off-season Event Name............................................................................................................................................................................................................... Frankston. Parking end of Bloom St. Karingal Uniting Church Market bowling skills by joining the Carrum Bowling ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... New Players wanted. Everyone Welcome. Conducted the second Saturday of the month Club’s Social Bowls on each Saturday and Event Address ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ Weight Loss All age groups from 5years to 70+ The Chelsea, Mordialloc, Mentone News and the from 8am to 1pm, Cnr Karingal Dr and Lindrum Wednesday, 10.30am. All bowlers- beginners, Mondays at 6.30 p.m. Gardens-Edithvale Aspendale Seniors’ Club Bank, support Juniors, women’s, Men’s, Masters. Aspendale Community community Rd. 50 stalls selling tools, memorabilia, crafts andin experienced - are welcome. Our................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... If you are not happy with your weight join We can provide a team to suit all levels of skills Social Table Tennis organisations by promoting upcoming public eventsnovice free a including folk art, woodwork, knitting, toys, synthetic greens offer year-round bowling ............................................................................................................................... in a us at T.O.W.N. (Take off Weight Naturally) Event Date .................................................................................. + experience.Further details: Aspendale Seniors’ Club is looking for players books, clothing, jewellery, soaps, plants, great ambience, by the beach at Carrum. We are Group Aspendale Senior Citizens Club Rooms Contact; 97667478. to join our Social Table Tennis on a Thursday Contact Person ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... seedlings and lots of trash and treasure. Food at 716 Nepean Highway, Carrum. Telephone: 151, Station Street, Aspendale. Very friendly, morning from 9.15am. If you are interested could and drinks are sold by the Church. No charge Open Day ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... Contact Phone 9772-2437. supportive group. Contact: Carol 9787 5168 or you pleaseinringThe Annette on 9773 4704Mordialloc, or The calendar is published monthly Chelsea, Mentone News, for visitors, but bookings are essential for Stall Montague Park Playgroup will hold an Open Sue 9580 0604 or just turn up. in the first week 0417 302or 595editions for details. of the month. Epilepsy Support Group Send listings Hastings 3915 Holders.your All enquiries to Kieth onto: 9789PO 9727 Box 588, Day on Saturday 6th February 10am-1pm, or email communityevents@baysidenews.com.au Meet every 2nd Saturday at St Francis Xavier Special Display – World War 1 Bentley Place, Frankston. New families are Opportunity to get involved Women’s Friendship Cafe Parish, 60 Davey St, Frankston from 1pm – 3pm. Chelsea Court House Museum The Board of AGECOM Enterprises Limited invited to join this friendly, community-run Held on Fridays at Ebdale Community Hub in Further details phone Sue 0407 509 519 or 6 The Strand, Chelsea. Open Sundays 1pm is interested to speak with members of the playgroup, suitable for 0-5 year olds. Ebdale Street Frankston, during school term, from community who would like to get involved in More information 9293 7116. to 4pm. Featuring Gallipoli pictures, maps & 10.00am onwards, the Women’s Friendship Café Cris 0437 386 867

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Couple’s crime spree all pain, no gain Stephen Taylor steve@baysidenews.com.au A FRANKSTON couple allegedly went on a senseless crime spree over the Christmas period – with little to show for it except extensive damage to shops and service stations and their upcoming day in court. Police say the 20-year-old man and 21-year-old woman used a Holden Commodore sedan with stolen number plates to: n Smash through front windows of service stations at Frankston South, Frankston and Carrum Downs while attempting to steal cash from ATMs; n Crash through the front windows of auto after-market retail outlets at Narre Warren, Dandenong South and

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n Break into seven veterinary surger-

ies at Frankston, Frankston South, Cranbourne and Langwarrin. The raids took place between 11 December and 4 January. Detective Sergeant Paul Mealia, of Frankston CIU, said the pair caused “massive damage” to the raided shops and businesses – ranging from $5000 to $30,000 each. In the first raid, offenders wearing balaclavas are captured on CCTV attempting to force entry to an aftermarket retail outlet at Dandenong South, then another in Cranbourne and then another at Narre Warren, where they made off with 35 audio head units value at $16,000. They are then alleged to have raided

the veterinary surgeries, but managing to steal only charity tins and loose change, before turning their attention to service stations. The pair is alleged to have reversed their car through the front glass doors of the Coles Express on FrankstonFlinders Rd, around 3am, Sunday 3 January, and used a tow strap to rip out the ATM. Accelerating quickly, the force tore the ATM in half, with the top landing 15 metres in front of the store. Finding no money in this part, the pair attempted to rip out the bottom section without success before driving off. At the same time next day, police say the offenders twice reversed their car into the front glass doors of the BP

service station, Frankston-Dandenong Rd, Frankston, but could not get inside. They drove off leaving the car’s driver side taillight at the scene – amid extensive damage. Ten minutes later, police say the same offenders again failed to rip out an ATM, this time at the Caltex service station, Frankston-Flinders Rd, Carrum Downs, after reversing through the front glass doors and tying a chain around the ATM. They accelerated quickly but the chain snapped and the offenders again fled the scene empty handed. An off-duty officer saw the alleged getaway car at Baxter and alerted mobile units. Later, a patrol car came upon the car in Cambridge St, Frankston, and, in a coordinated op-

eration, the occupants were arrested, 9am, Monday 4 January. Detective Mealia said most of the audio headsets were recovered in the car after the arrests. A Frankston man has been charged with seven counts of burglary, five of attempted burglary, six of theft, three of criminal damage and two of going equipped to steal. He has been remanded to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court, Thursday. A Frankston woman has been charged with three counts of burglary, four of attempted burglary, two of theft, three of criminal damage and two of going equipped to steal. She has been bailed to appear at the same court in April.

Disabled, but ready for the surf THE Mornington Peninsula branch of the Disabled Surfers’ Association is holding the first of this year’s two surfing events at Point Leo on Saturday (16 January). Volunteers should be at the Point Leo lifesaving club well before the 11am start. The event runs until 3pm and includes a barbecue and awards ceremony. Helpers and participants can call the Mornington Peninsula association’s president, Ash Gardner on 0417 362 983 or Stewart Lockie 0418 101 645. See disabledsurfers.org/vic/morning-peninsula-branch for details. The branch is working towards building a wheelchair accessible boardwalk overlooking Point Leo beach and trying to organise public access to its sand-friendly wheelchairs when they are not required for surfing events. A second surf day will be held Saturday 5 March.

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Mornington hosts Silvers Circus in 2016 ESTABLISHED in 1976, Silvers Circus provides world class family entertainment and fun. With extraordinary artists continually arriving from all parts of the world, Silvers are proud of the everchanging program they are able to present. After nearly three decades on the road, Silvers is a household name in Australia. They still maintain the sparkle, glamour and death-defying acts expected of Australia’s premier circus. The 2 hour action-packed show, featuring Ringmaster and Master of Illusions Simon Tait, will also include the Wheel of Steel. A young man with nerves of Steel, Dominik Gasser will run, jump, skip and flip through a routine of sheer physical audacity. Its wheels oscillate and revolve from ground level to dizzying heights – such a spectacle is bound to leave you chewing your nails and squirming in your seats. Also... clowns. Expect the unexpected. They’re guaranteed to tickle the funny bone, as is the circus’ latest addition to their repertoire of physical and comedic exploits. It’s called the Bicycle Act. Justin Valise, its demonstrator, is a professional idiot, specialising in stupidity and acrobatics on a bicycle. Trained at the school of hard knocks and inspired by Murphy’s Law (what can go wrong will go wrong), Justin has created an act that wrestles with the unexpected and really raises the bar. With hard work and some measure of good fortune, Justin has managed to combine the theatricality of a modern day fool with the physical skills of an acrobat to create distinctive and engaging entertainment. For tickets to 2016’s Silvers Circus, see Ticketmaster or call the circus direct on 0413 880 044 or 0400 456 157. MPNG have ten family passes to give away (2 adults & 2 children) to the 11am performance on Saturday Jan 16. To enter, email: communityevents@mpnews.com.au Please include your name, a contact number, and your favourite circus act.

Fun and learning at Cherry Lane CHERRY Lane Children’s Centre is a family owned and operated early childhood facility that caters for children from 3 months to 5 years. When Director, Jamie Bracun opened the child care centre five years ago, she wanted to create a fabulous environment for children to feel at home and learn at the same time. “We are a family owned and run centre with a sports program, music program and laptop program which is all included in the price. We are taking enrollments and have a kinder program. We are into sustainability, with chickens, veggie patches, do all the recycling and have a compost bin,” says Jamie, who is delighted with the progress of the centre. “At Cherry Lane we provide a kindergarten program, and our teacher is a qualified kindergarten teacher and holds a Bachelor of Early Childhood. The program runs all day every day, with some exceptions, and runs for both 3 and 4 year olds.” At Cherry Lane Children’s Centre there is no set time that children need to attend or certain days. “We are very flexible. You can start at any time of the year as long as there is space available. We are open all year round with the exception of public holidays and weekends, and may choose to limit the hours of care between Christmas and New Year,” says Jamie. You can guarantee your child is in safe hands with the philosophy of the centre to provide an environment that is engaging and inviting for children, will help them learn and extend themselves whilst at play. “This is the key for how children learn. Learning about the children’s interests extends their development and scaffolds their learning in a way that engages each child. A child that is comfortable within their environment is a child that will want to learn. We believe we provide this through the equipment we have available for the children to use and explore with. This equipment comes from conversations with children and families, observing the child individually and in groups,” says Jamie, explaining that communication with children whilst in play enables them to learn about children’s interests, development and needs. “Talking with children and listening to children is how relationships are built. This is also how children build relationships with the educators and other children.” Cherry Lane Children’s Centre is at 6-8 Andrew Street, Seaford. Phone 9786 2880. Open Monday to Friday from 6.30am till 6.30pm.

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100 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK...

Sad farewell to Somerville teacher Compiled by Melissa Walsh AN extraordinary meeting of the Somerville Fruitgrowers Horticultural and Agricultural Association will be held on Monday next, at 8 p.m, in the Somerville Hall, to consider the advisability of holding the annual show and other business. Ladies are cordially invited to attend. *** MR James St George Sproule, youngest son of Mrs Sproule, Flinders, and the late Mr James Sproule has obtained a commission in the Royal Field artillery. He was wounded four times in Gallipoli and went to England after diphtheria, where he now is to train. *** ANNIVERSARY services in connection with the Frankston Methodist Church will be held on Tuesday next, when the Rev. R. Bradbury, of Balaclava, will preach at 11 a.m., 3 and 7 p.m. On Monday evening a public meeting will be held in the church, for which a good programme is being arranged. Collections will be taken up at each service in aid of the Trust Funds. *** OWING to legal technicalities, the proposed poll of ratepayers with regard to the granting of powers to the Frankston Gas Company to supply electricity to the Shire of Frankston and Hastings for lighting and power purposes, has been postponed to a date to be fixed. In a future issue a fresh advertisement will appear and we reserve further comment upon the subject until its appearance. *** AT the commencement of the year the Presbyterian body determined to inaugurate regular Sunday services at Frankston, and the Rev. Neil McDonald, who has been stationed at Somerville for some time, was deputed the task. Considerable success has attended the rev. gentleman’s efforts, and for the last two Sundays good congregations have assembled in the Mechanics’ Hall. For the present these services will be held every Sunday morning, commencing at 11 o’clock. *** SINCE the heavy engagements in which the Australians took part in Gallipoli on August 8, Private Noel Edgeworth Somers has been reported missing. He is the eldest son of Dr Edgworth Somers, of Mornington, and was attached to the 14th Battalion. He is 22 years of age, and was educated at the Royal Naval College, Osborne, Isle of Wight, and at Stonyhurst, England. *** A good house attended at the Frankston Mechanics’ Hall on Tuesday evening, when a good Bioscope Show was screened by Rankin’s Picture Co. The pictures were good and very plain and distinct. During the evening several young girls did a profitable trade by selling baskets of home-made lollies. The entertainment was promoted by the Local Branch of the Red Cross Society, and the funds wll be benefited to the extent of £10 or over Dr Maxwell spoke on the good work done by the Society, and the necessity of not growing cold and lax in continuing the same, as long as the war lasted. *** ON Saturday evening next the members of the Mornington Amateur Dramatic Club will give an entertainment in the Somerville Mechanics’ Hall in aid of the Red Cross Society. The programme will consist of 3 one act Comediettas, “ Snowed up with a Duchess,” “The Kleptomaniac,” and “Their New Paying Guest.” The members of the Club playing in this entertainment are all young ladies of Mornington. The plays are spoken of as being most amusing and apart from the patriotic purpose that the funds are to be devoted to, should ensure a full house.

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*** THE bazaar held during the Xmas holidays in the Mechanics’ Hall, Frankston, in aid of the local Catholic Church was highly successful. The ladies of the congregation had got together a large number of articles, both useful and ornamental, and the stall-holders and their assistants were kept busy disposing of these to their patrons, and by the time of closing on New Year’s night, the stalls were pretty well empty. As secretary, Miss J. Hogan did a large amount of work, and the success of the function, in a great measure, was due to this young lady’s efforts. After all expenses are met there will be a considerable balance left to go towards the church funds. *** OLD patrons of the Frankston Sports were pleased to see that Captain Sherlock was so far recovered from his serious accident as to be present at the sports for a while and renew acquaintances. He was the recipient of many hand shakes and congratulations. Mr R. T. Pickieg, who has left the district, was also welcomed back and gladly given a place on the committee, where he worked as energetically as ever. Mr W. Pettit, a former secretary of the club, again paid the old spot a visit, and was welcomed by many old friends. Mr F. Jolly, though not a competitor this year, travelled from Queensland, and spent the Xmas holiday quietly with his parents in Frankston. He mentioned to us previous to his leaving on his return, that he would in all probability be with us again in time for the 1917 sports, and if all went well, would take a part in some of the athletic events, at which he is no mean expert. *** MR G. W. Reed, who has been State School teacher at Somerville for the last 8 or 9 years, has been transferred to a school in the Ballarat district. His going will be very severely felt by the residents, as both Mrs Reed and himself have made themselves very popular during their stay in the district. In musical circles Mr Reed took a prominent part, and the concerts of his pupils, organised by himself, will long be remembered as special treats. Mr Reed also took a lively interest in the various organizations of the town, being president of the Fruitgrowers’ Association for the current year and also chairman of the Mechanics’ Institute committee, and was very energetic in all movements connected with the recruiting campaign. It is much to he regretted that a few days before leaving he met with the great misfortune of having his house and furniture destroyed by fire. The family were away from home on the evening of the occurrence and before anything could be done towards extinguishing the flames, the fire had gained such a hold that every thing was destroyed, nothing being saved but what they were then wearing. The cause of the fire is unknown. *** WE again call attention to an advertisement in another column stating that steps are being taken in the Shire in response to the Federal Recruiting Appeal. A local committee has been formed consisting of all the Shire Councillors, with the president, Cr Griffeth, as chairman, and the Shire Secretary, Mr J. E. Jones, as hon. sec. All communications should be addressed to the Shire Recruiting Committee, Somerville. *** From the pages of the Mornington Standard, 15 January, 1916

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The paranoid android anxiety complex By Stuart McCullough IT was inevitable, I suppose. At some point I was always going to raise the white flag and succumb. After all, you can only resist for so long. Besides, our fourth anniversary loomed and, according to Wikipedia, such occasions are celebrated with gifts of linen, silk or appliances. If you can find an appliance made of linen and silk, I suppose that would be ideal, but they are few and far between. Next year it’s ‘wood’, which doesn’t sound especially promising, but this year is gizmos and gadgets. These were the heightened circumstances under which I finally relented and bought a robot vacuum cleaner. The thing about robot vacuum cleaners is that, in every way imaginable, they suck. Indeed, that’s their job. With our anniversary looming, I dutifully trotted off to the appliance store and waited around in the vain hope of some service. I wasn’t sure of its official title but figured it was probably something along the lines of the ‘Sucktastic 2000’, ‘Megatronic Swallow Machine’ or the ‘Dirtinator’ and explained all this to the shop assistant using flamboyant hand gestures to get my point across. She seemed to understand what I was asking for. Having been freed from its box and unleashed in our home, it now lurks like a digital turtle in one corner of the room, feeding on electricity until the moment it decides to spring into action. The first time it happened, both and I the dog were somewhat startled. It’s often said that animals can sense evil and, in the case of our dog Fozzie, anything that involves food, but it’s rare that she and I both react to things the same way. For example, the dog often goes completely berserk when a bird lands in the backyard, whereas I have thus far been able to maintain my composure. Similarly, I have been known to abandon my serenity when accidentally coming across ‘The Bolt Report’ when, to her credit, our dog remains relatively un-phased. There was a gentle hum emanating from the living room. It sounded as though the evaporative cooling system had climbed out of the roof and was going for a walk. I took a peak around a doorframe only to see it buzzing back and forth like nobody’s business, sucking up unsuspecting dust and anything I might have left lying around. I’m not sure why I found the sight of it so unsettling. It’s the first time I’ve owned an appliance that does whatever it wants, whenever it likes. I’ve seen 2001: A Space Odyssey and although I can’t pretend that I understood it, I know that computers who think for themselves are nothing but trouble.

If I was suspicious, the dog was even worse; slinking off to the bathroom to lie on the tiles and wait it out. As the mysterious creature rolled around the floor, it did so in a pattern detectable only to itself. Then, after a time, it decided it’d had enough and began the journey back to the charging station where it promptly fell asleep. There are two ways you can look at this. Either it’s a great technological advance that frees us from the tyranny of regular vacuuming or it’s an artefact of a dystopian future made real. I strongly suspect the latter may be the case. Truth is, I don’t trust the Sucktastic 2000. Not one little bit. It’s an uneasy feeling. I return home from work each day and I wonder what on earth it’s been up to. You can’t tell me that a life form so evolved, so technologically advanced is just lying around on a charger all day. I know it’s up to something. Sometimes I get the sense that things have moved or been re-arranged ever so slightly. Just the other day, I couldn’t find the little iPod I take when I go for a jog and, inevitably, my suspicions turned to the robot vacuum. It is, I feel, beginning to mess with my mind. I’m overwhelmed by disquiet. As though I am constantly under surveillance, being judged by the Sucktastic 2000 who never so much as says a word. Not even ‘hello’. The dog and I are united on this. We must band together to resist the rising despotism of the appliances as they attempt their mechanical insurrection in which they endeavour to crush the human spirit like a pre-loved can of Solo abandoned on the roadside beneath the giant gumboot of destiny. Secretly, I think I can get the regular vacuum on side who is now at serious risk of being out of a job. For now, I’m biding my time. Indeed, I will bide my time until it lodges a complaint and I am forced to release back into the wild. I am, of course, waiting for the perfect moment to strike. Sadly, it has yet to arise. That’s because robots may power down, but they never really sleep. Meanwhile, the Sucktastic remains mute whilst moving my things whenever I’m not looking. On the one hand, if I take off my shoes I might be able to sneak up behind it and catch it unawares. Then again, maybe it has a fully functioning weapons system and will blow my sorry self to smithereens if I do. It’s a risk. Perhaps it’s better to do nothing. Even if, like the appliance itself, that truly sucks. Sleep with one eye open, robot vacuum. You’ve made yourself a powerful enemy. stuart@stuartmccullough.com Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News 13 January 2016

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By IT Gully THE fight for a place in the 2015/16 MPCA Provincial finals is well and truly on following the first game of the New Year on Saturday. Whilst Peninsula Old Boys locked away top spot and a home final after smashing Rye, there are a further eight teams that have genuine claims of finishing in the top four. Just one match separates secondplaced Long Island (56 points) from ninth-placed Langwarrin (44). The team to beat this season, Sorrento, lost again on Saturday at the hands of the Islanders. The Sorras are just eight points outside of the top four, however. Langwarrin gave itself every opportunity to come to the party with a late charge after beating Moorooduc.

Batting first, Moorooduc was 3/8 and 7/24 at one stage, before Sam Adams (42) and Adam Bayly (21) gave their bowlers something to defend (96). Adam Campbell was superb for the home side, snaring 4/14 from 10 overs, whilst brother and coach Trav Campbell picked up 2/17. Matt Prosser finished off the innings with a 2.5 over spell, to finish with figures of 2/2. Prosser finished unbeaten on 40, while a returning Al Davie hit eight fours in his innings of 36. Langwarrin got the runs (1/99) in 27 overs. Adrian Mack also returned for the Kangas and finished with figures of 1/20 from seven overs. Somerville moved back inside the top four at the expense of opponent Crib Point. The Magpies lost the toss and were

sent in to bat and were bowled out in the second last over of their innings for 100. Neil Clark hit 41. Blake Terlaak and Brenton Alp finished with 3/11 and 3/27 respectively for the Eagles while Russell Wilkes and Nick Marshall claimed 2/21 and 2/18 respectively. The Eagles got the runs six wickets down, with Jack Barbour scoring 25. Luke Herrington and Brad Davidson each picked up a couple of wickets for the Magpies. Mt Eliza started-off the New Year in fine fashion, winning its second game of the season against Pines. The Mounties batted first and limped to 8/117. Keith Biggs top scored for the home team with 39 while Justin Grant hit 31. Pat Jackson was the pick of the Pinersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; bowlers with 3/14 and Craig Entwhistle picked up 3/21. In reply, Pines was bowled out for

93 with Rob Maskiell snaring 4/27 and Nick Baron and Grant getting a couple of wickets each. Entwhisle top scored against his old side with 42 for Pines. Baxter picked up an important win against Mornington, leaving the Doggies 20 points outside the top four in 10th place on the ladder. It was a must-win game for the Dogs and it now looks like their season is just about finished. The Dogs batted first on their home deck and set a more than reasonable target of 7/147. Luke Popov top scored with 49 and Brad McDonald hit 28 batting at three. Dale Irving and Chamika Sattambi claimed 3/38 and 3/29 respectively for Baxter. Chris Brittain opened the Baxter innings with 90 runs, getting his side over the line with the help of brother Ben, who was unbeaten on 25.

At one stage, Baxter was in real trouble at 6/40 before finishing the Dogs off in the 37th over eight wickets down (8/152). Michael Heib and Glenn Wood took two wickets each for the Dogs. Wade Pelzer smacked 103 and Dylan Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Malley scored 80 as Peninsula Old Boys set Rye a massive target of 6/243. In reply, Rye were bowled-out in the 26th over for 78, before losing another four wickets in their second innings. Adam Jones picked up 4/32 in the first innings and 2/10 in the second. Eivion Bowen took 3/7 from four overs in the first innings. In the final game, Sorrento was bowled out for 116 in the 37th overs against Long Island. The visitors then replied with 2/119 in 22.4 overs.

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By IT Gully FLINDERS has joined Pearcedale in the MPCA District top four after serving-up a very solid performance in the one day clash on Saturday. Playing on their home deck, the Sharks batted first after Dwayne Field won the toss and scored a competitive 8/144 in their 40 overs. Andrew Power opened the innings with 40 runs while Mitch Stansborough contributed 33 to the total. Chris Dew was the pick of the Pearcedale bowlers with 3/29 from 10 overs. In reply, the Panthers lost wickets consistently and were eventually dismissed in the 35th over for 98. Will Kennedy top scored with 21 before being run-out. Matt Burns made it 14 wickets for the season after picking-up 3/16 from 10 overs. Baden Powell again flexed its collective muscle to make light work of Boneo. The Braves batted first and made a very hard to reach 8/199. Travis Kellerman, who has played just two First IX games this season, top scored for the home side with 62, while Tom Wood scored 41 at the top of the innings. Cam Williams was the best of the Boneo bowlers, with four wickets. In reply, the visitors were bowled out in the 36th over for 102. Josh Gana top scored with 23. Ryan Barnett claimed 4/26 from 10 overs for the Braves. Red Hill and Main Ridge scored more than 400 runs between them on the small deck at Ditterich Reserve. The Hillmen batted first with Callum Rowe (53), Simon Dart (50) and Matt Merifield (50) all getting half centuries to score 5/216. In reply, Gareth Wyatt scored 69 and Ed Aarons 50. However, after 40 overs, the home side was left 15 runs short (9/201).

Rowe bowled five overs for a return of 4/32 and was the catalyst in the win after Main Ridge appeared to be in control at 6/180. Seaford is one game outside the top four after picking up the win against Delacombe Park. The Parkers were bowled out in the 28th over. Shane Deal was explosive, netting 71 after the visitors were 7/78. Paul Hartle wound back the clock for Seaford and snared 4/31 from 8.5 overs. Seaford got the runs (4/153) in the 28th over, with Faisal Payenda scoring 63. Heatherhill too is just a game outside the top bracket after beating Carrum. They made 8/163 with Kristian Miller top scoring with 34 and Christian Heath getting 29. The Lions were rolled for 148 in the 38th over. Ben Davies picked up 3/25 in his first senior match while Jake Theobold claimed 3/29. Seaford Tigers picked up the 12 points after beating Mt Martha. The Reds batted first and were restricted to 99 in 38.3 overs. Jake Smart top scored with 25. Matt Meagher, Corey Hand, Ash Mills and Darren James all picked up two wickets each. The Tigers were in some early trouble at 5/37 before Meagher (30) and David James (20*) got them home (8/102).

Moorooduc to water: Despite some stellar efforts, Moorooduc only managed to score 96 runs and were quickly overrun by Langwarrin. Picture: Andrew Hurst

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Balnarring back in the race SUB-DISTRICT

By IT Gully A REAL race for a place in the finals has developed in MPCA Sub District cricket following the opening match of the New Year. While Dromana and Hastings are nestled nicely in the top two spots on the ladder, there are now six clubs who have claims on the final two positions. Balnarring is back in the race after knocking over Rosebud in a high scoring clash. The Buds won the toss and elected to bat at Balnarring Reserve and looked to do everything right on their way to 7/192. Billy Quigley was superb with 72 batting at three, Matt Maher contributed 28 and Kane Donald scored 23. The best of the Balnarring bowlers were Mitch Kleinig (2/46) and Michael Griese (2/35). However, despite the strong total, the Saints were able to hunt it down. The home side finished with 7/193 off 37 overs. Andrew Shannon top scored for the Saints with an unbeaten 54 while Mark Walles hit 49.

The final hurdle: Langwarrin appeal in their pre-finals win over Moorooduc. Saturday’s victory locks them in as finals contenders. Picture: Andrew Hurst

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Jason Nagel was the pick of the Rosebud bowlers with 3/43 from 10 overs, while Quigley and Geoff Glaum each picked up two wickets. Ballam Park is just half a game outside the top bracket after beating Frankston YCW. It was a must-win game for the Knights, and they did it after batting first and scoring 7/193. That was largely due to the sensational innings of David Roach, who opened with a superb knock of 107. Andrew Kitson claimed 3/39 for the Stonecats. In reply, the visitors were rolled for 153 after 37 overs. Lai Leaunoa opened with 58 for the Stonecats to be their highest run getter. Dean Lefebvre was the star with the ball for the Knights, taking 5/24 from eight overs. Sean Osborne was also back for the Knights, getting 1/27 from five overs and scoring 16 runs. Nathan Bradbury was also back for his first game. Dromana’s Aaron Kaddatz almost single-handedly beat Tootgarook. Kaddatz claimed 5/20 from 10 overs in Tootgarook’s total of 141 in 38 overs. Kaddatz also caused a run-out. He then scored an unbeaten 33 as the Hoppers scored 6/146 in 40 overs. Jack Fowler was the top scorer for Dromana with 38. The match between Carrum Downs and second placed Hastings was abandoned due to an unplayable pitch.

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