15 June 2015

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NIC Hough has become the first female coach of a Frankston Dolphins Junior Football Club team, taking charge of the under 9s this season. See story Page 9. Picture: Gary Bradshaw

Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au THE Labor state government’s pre-election pledge to remove eleven Frankston line level crossings will transform many suburbs along the rail line.

Many commuters and road users understand the separation of road and rail at crossings will ultimately reduce travel times but the look and feel of the suburbs around train stations will also be changed forever.

RMIT University lecturer on urban design Ian Woodcock says suburbs will be radically transformed after grade separations at rail and road intersections are complete.

“It leaves a very long legacy... the suburbs are going to look a lot different than what they do now.”

The office of the Victorian Government Architect released a two-page report last year, entitled Level Crossings Removals: Lessons Learned, which noted such projects should be “viewed as a catalyst for urban renewal” and planning should “establish a vision for the site that is broader than improving transport efficiency”.

Mr Woodcock believes elevated rail lines are a better option than a “road over rail” solution since the former effectively frees up land under the railway tracks for other uses.

“You can use the land for all kinds of stuff.

You can create open public land there,” Mr Woodcock said.

“You can put shops around the station area and integrate it better with the neighbourhood.

There’s potentially a huge public benefit with elevated rail at the right locations.”

The office of the Victorian Government Architect takes the opposite view. Its report, lodged as part of a Victorian Design Review Panel series, stated “lowering a section of the rail corridor under an at-grade road is the most supportable solution in most circumstances”.

The Level Crossings Removals: Lessons Learned report found an elevated road of rail structure is “often a cheaper solution” but

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Mr Woodcock said the digging of trenches to lower railway tracks disrupts habitats and can cause problems with waterways.

“I don’t think construction costs are really the issue. What everyone should be arguing for is the best overall outcome for all concerned.”

A triple social, economic and environmental cost-benefit analysis would show “it is better overall”, according to Mr Woodcock.

The RMIT lecturer says elevated rail may not be possible at all level crossing sites.

Last month the Andrews government awarded the contract to remove the first three level crossings along the Frankston line – at Bentleigh, Ormond and McKinnon – and a spokesperson for Transport Minister Jacinta Allan said the rail line will be lowered at all three sites.

Train stations will be rebuilt to give pedestrian access down to the platforms.

The type of level crossing removal at the other eight Frankston line sites have not yet been decided.

“The best way to remove a level crossing depends on a number of factors including the geography of the local area, surrounding infrastructure, and the needs of the local community,” the spokesperson said.

“We will work closely with the residents, businesses and construction contractors to determine the best way to remove these level crossings and make these communities safe, less congested and better places to live and work.”

The state government has promised to remove 50 level crossings across Victoria’s rail network within eight years with 20 to be gone within four years.

The eleven Frankston line crossings to be removed are: North Rd (Ormond), Balcombe Rd (Mentone), Centre Rd (Bentleigh), Charman Rd (Cheltenham), Edithvale Rd (Edithvale), Eel Race Rd (Carrum), McKinnon Rd (McKinnon), Seaford Rd (Seaford), Skye Rd (Frankston), Station St (Bonbeach), Station St (Carrum).

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Fruits of past eras: Teacher Sue Robinson and students Runwei Li, left, Jye Ripari and Ilya Glinin inspect the new museum’s displays at Frankston High School. Picture: Yanni

Museum snapshot of school history STUDENTS at Frankston High can take a step back in time as they inspect exhibits at the school museum which opened Friday.

The 91 year old school in Foot St, but previously in Quality St, celebrated its 90th birthday last year with a big function.

Teacher Sue Robinson said the idea for the museum came about as current students “simply had no idea how old we are”.

She said a revamp of the senior campus created space ideal for a museum “which could provide a snapshot of the school’s history”.

Unfortunately, fires in the 1990s had destroyed many of the school’s archives. However, much is still available – and ideal for display.

“We have an honour board from 1924 with the first 10 duxes of the school, an old framed photo of (former PM) Bob Hawke, who visited in the late 1980s, old school uniforms, cups, students work – the list goes on.”

Ms Robinson said she was contacted at least once a month by donors offering potential exhibits. Last week she received in the mail a blazer – complete with badges – from a former student now living in Western Australia.

“The museum is intended as a teaching aid,” she said. “We hope to get classes through with activity sheets, with the students reflecting on what life was like at the school at varying stages in its past.”

As the variety and scope of exhibits grows the material will be rotated, giving students a more complete view of the times – as they change.

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A PUBLIC forum will be held in Frankston next month to discuss the state’s creative future following the release of the state government’s Let’s get creative about Victoria’s future report.

The discussion paper explores a range of themes, looking at how to build audiences and markets, cultivate skills and innovation and harness the opportunities of digital technology.

Victoria’s future across all the creative and cultural sectors – visual arts, screen, literature, performance, music, design, digital games and emerging cultural fields – is up for discussion, and everyone is invited to contribute.

State government data shows creative industries contribute about $22.7 billion to the Victorian economy and support more than 200,000 jobs.

The paper also discusses support for Aboriginal arts and culture, and for arts and performance in regional Victoria and outer metropolitan Melbourne.

A Taskforce, led by Melbourne University Publishing CEO Louise Adler and supported by an Expert Reference Group, will provide independent advice and oversee the development of the strategy.

A series of public forums will be held in Ballarat, Shepparton, Sale, Werribee, Frankston and Melbourne during June and July.

A public forum will be held at the Frankston Arts Centre on Friday 3 July, 6pm. See strategy.creative.vic.gov.au for registration details.

Library still open THE Seaford Junior Library is not closed despite rumours to the contrary, Frankston Council says.

The library will open as usual next Tuesday and Thursday at 10am for storytime sessions and borrowing.

In November 2013, the committee of the Seaford Junior Library signed over management of the library to council, and a significant redevelopment of its home at the Seaford Community Centre is about to take place.

“Once works are complete a full branch library, open each weekday and Saturday mornings, will service the Seaford community, incorporating all the current services of the junior library and much more,” Frankston mayor Cr Sandra Mayer said.

“During the renovations, which are expected to begin in August and take 3-4 months, the junior library’s storytime and borrowing services will be relocated to temporary sites to ensure the community does not miss out, and details of those sites will be released shortly.”

A roof restoration, the first stage of the project, was completed last month.

“Planning for the renovation of the Seaford Community Centre has involved consultation with all groups who use the centre, including two meetings this year with members of the former Seaford Junior Library committee to discuss building plans and the timetable for works,” Cr Mayer said.

“Once the full project is completed the centre will host council’s Seaford Customer Service Centre, Seaford Library, community meeting rooms and amenities, and will be a modern new home for existing users like local seniors clubs, youth events and the Performance Academy of Dancing.”

Height fight fails to stop city plan Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au THE shape and height of things to come in the centre of Frankston was hotly debated at last month’s council meeting.

Councillors voted to adopt the Frankston Metropolitan Activity Centre Structure Plan but some had misgivings about the scale of development, particularly with regards to high-rise buildings, which could follow in its wake.

The plan is a guide to future development and the use of public space in central Frankston including the Waterfront, Kananook Creek, Beauty Park, Monash University, Chisholm TAFE, Frankston Hospital, Bayside Shopping Centre, inner city Frankston homes,

Ebdale Hub and the Carrum Downs industrial estate.

Council has asked Planning Minister Richard Wynne to authorise the exhibition of the Structure Plan, more than eight years after first debating its merits.

At last month’s council meeting the mayor Cr Sandra Mayer said it was important to get on with finalising a plan since the imminent $110 million redevelopment of Frankston train station, Chisholm TAFE and the surrounding area will be part of the changing landscape of central Frankston.

“We need a vision for the city ... we need to get on with it,” she said.

Cr Glenn Aitken said residents valued Frankston as “a green place and appreciate the low scale of development” and believed a good balance of social and economic considerations

should be paramount.

He slammed the plan as “a goldmine” for developers due to a lack of mandatory building height limits.

“In the future we [council] will be condemned,” he said.

Cr Aitken welcomed South East Water and its employees to the region but feared a repeat of the water authority’s towering building on Frankston’s coastline.

“What that building has done to our coastal landscape in Frankston has been extremely regrettable.”

Cr Suzette Tayler said she wished she had fought harder against the SEW building design.

“It is the most disgusting building I’ve ever seen. I didn’t expect it to look like that. I’m quite horrified and shocked and every time I look at it I hate it.

“I don’t want to see ‘another South East Water building’ along Nepean Highway.”

Crs Darrel Taylor and Colin Hampton backed the mayor’s push to put the Structure Plan to the Planning Minister.

Cr Hampton said “there’s a long way to go” before it is finalised and the community will have several chances during the process to provide feedback.

He said the plan is “good” overall despite having “things in this document I don’t agree with”.

“Do we want to sit on our hands and do nothing?” he asked.

Cr Taylor said Frankston should receive more funding from state governments if there is a formal plan for the city centre.

“We’ve got to have a plan and strategic development ... otherwise it will be

a hotchpotch approach.”

The plan was called “a farce” by Cr James Dooley since it referred to “preferred height limits” and not mandatory height restrictions for buildings.

The mayor said planning ministers “do not like prescriptive planning conditions”.

“This says we’re open for business ... you will never please everybody,” Cr Mayer said.

Crs Hampton, Mayer, Michael O’Reilly, Rebekah Spelman and Darrel Taylor voted to adopt the Frankston Metropolitan Activity Centre Structure Plan.

Crs Aitken and Suzette Taylor opposed the plan while Cr Dooley abstained from voting.

Visit frankston.vic.gov.au to read the Structure Plan and see details about future community consultation.

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Pedestrian bridges closed

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Beach Street and Fiocchi Avenue bridges over Kananook Creek will be closed from Monday 15 June for building works Council is replacing the bridges.

Alternative Creek crossing points remain open at Allawah Avenue and Wells Street. Bridges will be closed for approximately 12 weeks. Detailed plans available online, visit: frankston.vic.gov.au

Council Community Grants Local community clubs and not-for-profit organisations can apply to Council for some financial support in 2015–2016 Find out more at an information session at Frankston Library: • Thursday 18 June, 10.30am • Wednesday 24 June, 1pm • Monday 29 June, 5.30pm Applications open 1–30 July.

For guidelines and application forms visit: frankston.vic.gov.au or 9784 1015

Night time car park works Sunday 21 June: Beach Street Shopping Centre car park, Frankston between Ashleigh Avenue and Frawley Street Monday 22 June: Broughton Street, Seaford behind the Seaford Village shops and Senior Citizens Centre

Immunisation sessions Council offers 16 free childhood immunisation sessions a month across a variety of locations and times, including: • Monday 22 June, 9.30–11.30am Banyan Fields Child and Family Centre, 90A Cadles Road, Carrum Downs • Friday 26 June, 12–1pm Lakewood Child and Family Centre, 107 Raphael Crescent, Frankston No need to book, just bring along your Medicare card and Childhood Health Record Book.

Details: 1300 322 322 or frankston.vic.gov.au/immunisation

Council Meeting Monday 22 June, 7pm, Council Chambers, Civic Centre, enter via Young Street, Frankston Agenda: frankston.vic.gov.au

Register to receive your Rate Notice by email Register by 30 June to receive your Annual Rate Notice 2015–2016 by email. Have a prior Rate Notice handy to quote the Assessment number from the front of the notice.

Visit: frankston.formsport.com.au Select register and follow the prompts.

Friday 19 June, 11am–2.30pm, Frankston Mechanics Institute, 1N Plowman Place, Frankston Join in this free event with entertaining trivia games and afternoon tea. Win some great prizes. Bookings: 9784 1943

Meals on Wheels volunteers wanted Council is seeking active people to help support Meals on Wheels which provides around 52,000 meals to local residents each year.

Kitchen assistants and delivery drivers are wanted to join this friendly team of volunteers.

Details: Bronwyn, 9768 1624

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Tuesday 23 June, Seaford Families with a baby born in the past 12 months are invited to join in their local ceremony. Bookings: frankston. vic.gov.au/welcomingbabies

Sunday 21 June, 10.30am–5pm, Frankston RSL, 183 Cranbourne Road, Frankston Spectators welcome to this Victorian Masters event. Free entry.

Details: 0422 304 052

Welcoming babies

School crossings survey Please provide feedback on the new road safety stickers recently installed at school crossings.

Complete the brief online survey before it closes on Friday 19 June and you could win a prize for you or your school. Visit 'have your say' online: frankston.vic.gov.au

Seaford residents Feedback invited to help update the Seaford Local Area Plan which guides Council decision making for the next four years. Visit the 'have your say' page of Council’s website frankston.vic.gov.au before Friday 10 July or drop-in to the listening post at: Seaford Farmers' Market Sunday 21 June, 8am–1pm, next to the Seaford Community Centre

Beach Patrol event Saturday 27 June, 10.30am–12pm, Frankston Life Saving Club, 101 Wells Street, Frankston Learn about two new Beach Patrol groups in Frankston and Seaford.

These enthusiastic locals give one hour of their time each month to pick up litter on our beaches. This event features a screening of the short film Baykeepers, showing the impact of plastic pollution on Port Phillip Bay. Bookings: 9768 1628 or launchbeachpatrols.eventbrite.com

School Holiday Activities Youth activities

Spotlight walks

Free and low-cost excusions and activities for ages 12–17 Including: Gravity Zone; Circus Oz; Myuna Farm; Wii tournament; The Shed, indoor skate, inline and scoot; Nerf day; Richmond v Carlton; Hoyts Cinemas and much more.

Details: frankston.vic.gov.au/youth Bookings: 9768 1366

All ages, children must be accompanied by an adult • Stringybark Bushland Reserve, Langwarrin Tuesday 30 June, 5.30–7.30pm • Paratea Reserve, Frankston South Tuesday 7 July, 5.30–7.30pm Cost: $2–$5 or $14 family. Bookings: 1300 322 842 or visitfrankston.com

Frankston Arts Centre Michael Jackson Tribute Dance Class, Monday 29 June; Circus Master Class, Tuesday 30 June; Roald Dahl’s Revolting Rhymes and Dirty Beasts, Tuesday 30 June; Hot Arts for Cool Kids Jungle Safari, 6, 7, 9 and 10 July; The EGGSellent Adventures of Stripey the Emu Chick, 8 and 9 July.

Details: thefac.com.au or 9784 1060

Guided ranger walks All ages, children must be accompanied by an adult • Studio Park, Langwarrin Wednesday 1 July, 10am–12pm • Lower Sweetwater Creek, Frankston South Wednesday 8 July, 10am–12pm Cost: $2–$5 or $14 family. Bookings: 1300 322 842 or visitfrankston.com

Frankston City Libraries Various free activtities at Frankston and Carrum Downs.

Bookings open Monday 22 June: library.frankston.vic.gov.au

Frankston North Community Centre 26 Mahogany Avenue, Frankston North Activities every day in the holidays include: cooking, dancing, rap workshop, sport, craft, social lunch and more. Free or gold coin donation. Like the Centre on Facebook for more details. Bookings: 8773 9545 Follow Us

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With courage let us all combine All welcome to these free events to celebrate Refugee Week 14–22 June Multicultural Short Films Wednesday 17 June, 11am–1pm Cube 37, Davey Street, Frankston RSVP: 1300 322 322 Film: Mary Meets Mohammed Thursday 18 June, 5–6.30pm Coffee on Kareela, 53 Kareela Road, Frankston. RSVP: 0401 523 875 Multicultural Day Wednesday 24 June, 10.30am–12.30pm Lyrebird Community Centre, 203 Lyrebird Drive, Carrum Downs Details: 9782 0133 frankston.vic.gov.au

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Permanent plea for Yarrabah Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au A SPECIAL needs school in Aspendale has special needs of its own.

Rising enrolments at the school, which provides programs and curriculums for children with intellectual and psychical disabilities, is putting pressure on its portable facilities.

Principal Matthew Harris said 20 of the school’s 24 buildings are relocatable “temporary” buildings and a plan and funding are needed to provide a permanent school “for our students with disabilities to be provided with the best facilities they deserve”.

“The school is growing and as we grow we continue to add relocatable buildings.”

“A relocatable master plan has been talked about but that’s not good enough. We need a master plan for a permanent school.”

The school has 155 school aged students between the ages of 5-18, about 65 kinder aged students and also runs a playgroup.

“We’re expected enrolments of the school aged program will go up to 170 as a conservative figure,” Mr Harris said.

He said the Department of Education provides more relocatable classrooms as student numbers rise but it has reached a point where this is unsustainable in the long term.

Families from the Kingston area and as far afield as Frankston, Carrum Downs and the Mornington Peninsula enrol students at the school.

“The school has certainly shown that it can cater for a big enrolment and the programs and the curriculum

Master plan: Yarrabah School principal Matthew Harris and Catherine, back, with Ben and Sarah, front, hope the school for special needs children will have its portable classrooms replaced. Picture: Gary Sissons

is very popular among the community which is why we have so many choosing to come here,” Mr Harris said.

Mordialloc Labor MP Tim Richardson has asked Education Minister James Merlino to visit Yarrabah School to see “an exceptional example of giving all students with special needs the best possible outcomes”.

“Yarrabah has experienced unprecedented growth in student numbers in the region,” Mr Richardson said.

“In 1990 Yarrabah had a total of 19 children and it has expanded year on

year to over 150 children today.

“The motto of Yarrabah School is ‘The small school with a big heart’, and the school is renowned in our community.

“I believe we need to assess the long-term requirements and needs at Yarrabah and determine whether current arrangements are appropriate.

Mr Richardson hoped the state government can work with the school community and determine its future demands to “get the best outcomes for the students and their families on site”.

Parties clash over stadium funding A MAJOR redevelopment of the Frankston Basketball Association stadium in Seaford is being used as a political football with claims and counter claims between the major political parties about funding the $20-$25 million project.

The former Coalition state government went to November’s election promising to pitch in $2.5 million towards the $13 million stage one redevelopment of the stadium but federal Liberal MP for Dunkley Bruce Billson has tried to get Labor to commit $4 million, $1.5 million more than the Liberals officially pledged.

In a statement Mr Billson accused the Labor state government of failing to confirm funding needed “to secure a federal grant” to redevelop the Seaford complex.

The Liberal MP said federal funding is “dependent on demonstrating matching funding to show the genuine local support and priority of the project”.

“When the Commonwealth department handing the grant process wrote to the Victorian Labor government seeking confirmation that the $4 million state commitment pledged by the Napthine government was still on the table, this confirmation was not forthcoming,” Mr Billson said.

When asked by The Times to clarify the funding amount committed by the Napthine government Mr Billson said: “The previous state government committed $2.5 million to the project.

Frankston Council and the Frankston Basketball Association approached that government for an extra $1.5 million, and during discussions were given the impression that extra funding would be provided.”

Frankston Labor MP Paul Edbrooke hit back at Mr Billson over the funding claims.

“We have committed $2.5 million towards the Frankston Basketball Stadium so this important expansion can begin, but Mr Billson and the Abbott government are yet to commit a cent,” he said.

“Instead of misleading the people of Frankston, Mr Billson should do his day job and pressure Tony Abbott to fund this vital project.”

Mr Billson admitted “no concerns have been raised with me by Commonwealth officials about the funding application” but claimed “having the rug pulled out from underneath the proponents by the state government dialling back its support for project was a dealbreaker under the funding guidelines”.

Mr Edbrooke said Labor “is getting on with upgrading the Frankston Basketball Stadium and won’t be distracted by ignorant commentary by the federal member”.

The Frankston District Basketball Association will contribute $1 million to stage 1 of the stadium redevelopment alongside council, state and federal funding. Stage 1 will include the refurbishment of existing facilities and new basketball courts.

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Make it safe: An online petition is demanding a roundabout be installed at the Robinsons Rd-Western Port Hwy intersection after a fatality last month. Picture: Gary Sissons

‘No more deaths’: petition plea THE tragic death of Mt Eliza woman Olivia Steadman-Meconi at the Robinsons Rd-Western Port Hwy intersection last month has prompted demands for a roundabout.

A petition to be presented to Roads Minister Luke Donnellan says the safety upgrade is necessary “before more innocent lives are lost”.

The woman, 19, died after her car collided with a ute towing a trailer 6pm, Friday 29 May. Organiser, Hastings Liberal MP Neale Burgess, said the Pearcedale intersection had a “long and deadly history with 18 casualty crashes, including two deaths, in the past five years”.

“This deadly intersection’s damning reputation has again been underscored by the tragic and unnecessary death that occurred there,” he said.

“Minister, your community is relying on you; you are the only one that can stop people dying at this intersection.”

The online petition at change.org asks that immediate traffic management strategies include cuts in the speed limit on that section of the Western Port Highway to 80kmh “to prevent further injury and/or loss of life at this location”.

Petitions are usually presented when parliament is sitting. The next sitting days are 23-25 June.

The online response at change.org was quick: “I’m a first responder from the local area and responded to this collision,” James Oswald.

“This death is not a one-off occurrence, and, as the Hastings area grows, the main road networks must grow, too.

I’m baffled a petition needs to be sought for a project that should have already been ticked off on the minister’s desk,” Andrew Ferris, Langwarrin.

“It is time and, as a local, I travel along there from time to time,” Kaye Farrow, Bentleigh East.

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CELSIUS Man dies in earthmover accident

A CARRUM Downs man died after being crushed by earth-moving equipment he was operating in Moorhen Cr on Thursday. The 36 year old, a licenced operator, was landscaping the front yard of his home when he is believed to have jumped out of the machine and caught between the descending bucket and the frame. Sergeant Mark Sims, of Carrum Downs police, said the man died instantly. He was found by family members. Police and WorkSafe inspectors are compiling a brief for the Coroner. Picture: Gary Sissons

Boy terrified after park confrontation A 12-YEAR-OLD boy was terrified when a man confronted him in Bruce Park, Frankston, on Tuesday (9 June) and demanded his Giant bike and wallet, which was empty.

The boy was riding home from Frankston High School at 3.50pm when the man stood in his path.

The manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s right hand was concealed in his jacket pocket but police believe he carried a black handled knife.

The man is described as Caucasian, early 20s, tall, skinny and with black facial stubble. He was wearing a black hoodie and denim jeans. He was last seen riding across Bruce Park.

Police later retrieved the bike. Anyone with information should call Detective Senior Constable Ken Howard, of Frankston police, on 9784 5555 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Theft from cars and deceptions POLICE are investigating the use of stolen credit cards in Frankston, Narre Warren and Berwick last month.

Investigators have been told a wallet was stolen from an unlocked car parked in Reginald Cl, Berwick, between 9.30pm Monday 18 May and 8am Tuesday 19 May. It is alleged a man woman used the cards to buy numerous items at service stations in Frankston, Berwick and Narre Warren from 2.15am-noon on the Tuesday.

Investigators believe the pair were driven as passengers to the service stations in a dual cab ute.

She is described as Caucasian, 20-25 years,

wearing a distinctive dark-coloured jumper with a skull design on the front. He is Caucasian, 1820 years, with a distinctive rose/flower tattoo on the inside of his left forearm.

Police have released images of the ute, man and woman who may be able to assist with their investigation.

Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at crimestoppersvic.com.au

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Former Commonwealth Games swimming medallist and Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre manager Simon Beqir said learning to swim in winter was crucial to ensuring children can swim confidently and independently, as well as maintaining their skills for increased swimming activities during summer.

The recently opened centre in Frankston offers a learn-to-swim program for all ages and levels of ability. It encourages children to swim at through winter in a controlled environment using state-ofthe-art facilities. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Swimming is the best sport in winter to keep fit, boost childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s immune systems and make them less susceptible to common winter illnesses,â&#x20AC;? Mr Beqir said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At PARC, the temperature is 26-30 degrees year round and the centre is protected by weather-resistant entrances.â&#x20AC;?

PARCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s swim program includes a guarantee that every child will progress after three terms, otherwise they will receive a complimentary second lesson per week until they do.

See parcswim.com.au or call 9781 8444.

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First female coach kicking goals Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au WHEN her son Archie’s under 9s football team lost its coach Nic Hough had a big decision to make.

The personal fitness coach pitched in to exercise her training expertise and become the first women to coach a team at Frankston Dolphins Junior Football Club.

The under 9s team’s former coach moved up an age division with his sons and when no other coaching candidates came forward Hough decided to act.

“I put my hand up ... they didn’t have anyone else and they need a coach.”

Coaching a kids’ basketball team and helping clients keep fit at her Nic Into Shape personal training meant she was confident about training sessions but she admitted she had a lot to learn about football.

“I basically did my own research and a coaching course,” she said.

“The personal training aspect wasn’t an issue, it was just knowing the positions on the footy field.”

Nic praised her team as “a great bunch of kids” who are improving their game each week.

“I’m having a ball. I love to see kids playing sport – that’s the main thing.”

Club president Nick Old said Nic is doing “a fantastic job”.

“I’ve watched her at training and on game day and she’s very positive with the kids.”

Coaching 20 boys under the age of 9 has its challenges, according to Nic,

Up for the season: Frankston Dolphins Junior Football Club’s first female coach Nic Hough with her team. Picture: Gary Bradshaw

not least in getting them to listen to the coach’s instructions.

But it’s all about keeping the kids active and having fun.

Nic said teaching players, even those who may not have natural skill and ability at such an early age, “to believe you can do something” is a sporting high.

“They just have to get out there and have a go and push their boundaries a little bit,” she said.

Nic’s brother, Red Hill player Blake McCormack, has been helping the head coach devise training drills for her team.

It’s a real family affair with husband Michael and son Liam and daughter Phoebe helping out at training too.

“All the parents have been a great support,” Nic said.

“It’s been good for me too. I love football and it’s been great to find out all about the different [player] positions.”

No scores are kept at under 9s games due to an AFL edict effective from last year but Nic said the team knows when they’ve won a game and have just dropped one in the first seven rounds of the season.

“My boys certainly know when

they’ve kicked a goal and they’re winning the game.”

The improvement in many players’ games this season has been noticeable, Nic said, with shepherding coming into play and handballs hitting their targets more regularly.

“It’s a great sport. It’s good for them individually too to give them confidence.

“The Dolphins junior club is growing and getting stronger and stronger every year. It’s a really good family club.”

Fight against ‘fake fines’ THE state government is moving to stop “misleading and unfair practices” by private car park operators.

Consumer Affairs Minister Jane Garrett said some operators in pay and display car parks were issuing unenforceable payment notices which were “dressed up” to look like fines.

These fines can be between $80 to $100 per ticket and, if people don’t pay the fines, debt collectors are sent after them.

Some Victorians have told the Consumer Action Law Centre that the companies, their lawyers and debt collectors were using harassing tactics in pursuit of questionable demands for payment.

Recent decisions from the Supreme Court and VCAT have found that some private car park fines were unenforceable because the damages did not reflect the actual losses suffered by the operator.

Frankston Labor MP Paul Edbrooke said the legislation, if passed, will protect people from being intimidated into paying “fake fines”.

“The Frankston community had to deal with this issue last year at the Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre, and I’m very happy to see that the state government is cracking down on this unfair practice,” he said.

A Road Safety Amendment (Private Car Park Operations) bill, introduced in Parliament last week, will abolish the right for car park operators to apply to the courts for access to people’s details through VicRoads.

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Plea to return war medals FRANKSTON tertiary teacher Rodney Bentvelzen is appealing for the return of war medals stolen from his Narre Warren home on Monday last week.

The medals had belonged to his father, Hank, who died aged 84, after serving in the Dutch Navy during World War II. They were stolen during a home invasion over the Queen’s Birthday weekend.

“The medals are not worth anything to the people who stole them, but they mean very much to us,” he said.

“They were being kept for my children and their children.”

Mr Bentvelzen (senior) was a scout on a torpedo boat charged with detecting mines in shipping channels.

Despite being seriously injured when

his boat exploded he went on to live a long life here after migrating in 1955 and passing away in 2004.

Police are investigating the burglary which took place 2-4pm at a house in Littlecroft Av, Narre Warren.

The offender appears to have forced a rear sliding door before ransacking the house, stealing a blue canvas case containing the five medals, uniform and cap, and an album containing war photographs.

Investigators urge anyone with any information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report to crimestoppersvic. com.au Have a heart: Rodney Bentvelzen is distressed at the loss of his father’s Dutch Navy medals. Picture: Gary Sissons

Call for green alert on port’s future Keith Platt keith@baysidenews.com.au OPPONENTS to a container port at Hastings are being warned not to give up the fight just because the state government plans to lease the Port of Melbourne with guarantees of no competition for 50 years.

The Preserve Western Port Action Group wants the government to “pursue sustainable developments that support the tourism and recreational boating industries” as an alternative to further industrialising Western Port.

The group was Infrastructure Victoria to begin its assessment of whether Bay West in Port Phillip or Hastings is the best location for the state’s next container port.

“Detailed submissions will be sought and the government will then decide and legislate on the location before the next state election,” the action group’s president Geoff Nottle said.

“The most persuasive arguments put forward by vested interests will win out and the government is clearly seeking to avoid the political pain of the final decision.”

The action group is also wary of statements by Ports Minister Luke Donnellan and Hastings Port Development Authority CEO Mike Lean that Hastings could be a port for “bulk” commodities.

The group and other environmental-

ists are likely to oppose any moves to use Hastings for exporting brown coal from the La Trobe Valley or increase shipments of petroleum products and natural liquefied gas (LNG).

Ports Minister Luke Donnellan told the Public Accounts and Estimates Committee on 22 May that the government is “expecting the Port of Hastings Development Authority to chase opportunities in bulk to continue to grow the port down there”.

“There are enormous opportunities, obviously, in relation to storage of petroleum, because we are importing so much petroleum now.

“I would also like to see them look at chasing down business in the energy sector, because the Latrobe Valley has enormous brown coal deposits, gas and so forth.”

Mr Nottle told The News on Monday that although the government was being “pretty vague” about Hastings being a bulk port, “we would oppose any increase in shipping … or making Western Port another industrialised waterway”.

In a news release from the action group Mr Nottel quotes Mr Donnellan as telling the parliamentary committee that “development of the second container port will be demand driven, with timing determined when the Port of Melbourne reaches capacity”.

“The possibility of a state government industrialising Westernport and building a container port at Hastings is

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“This ‘demand driven’ approach of the government to a container port is in stark contrast to the build it and they may come approach of the former Liberal National Party government.

“While the economic drivers for the huge investment may have changed, the possibility of Hastings being a container port has not.”

Mr Donnellan has also told the parliamentary committee: “I think we really need a thorough and rigorous analysis by Infrastructure Victoria - by economists, transport planners and the like - to actually get it right. I think we need to, as much as we can, put it into an independent entity to do it, not to put it into the hands of politicians.

“In terms of when we need to make a decision, we would make it during this term.”

Mr Nottel said Bass Coast Shire Council wanted its views to be considered by Infrastructure Victoria.

“With tourism contributing $653 million to the Phillip Island (Bass Coast Shire) economy in 2012-13 representing, 37.9 per cent of gross regional product, employing 5700 people and providing 38.2 per cent of regional employment the adverse impact of a container port could devastate the economy,” Mr Nottel said. Recreational boating added another $500m a year to Western Port’s economy.

COMMUNITY grants information sessions will be held 10.30am, Thursday 18 June; 1pm, Wednesday 24 June and 5.30pm, Monday 29 June, Frankston Library. The free sessions help local community clubs, groups and not-for-profit organisations learn how to apply for council community grants scheme. Details: 9784 1015.

Safety in cyber space A CYBER safety information session will be held 9-11am, Friday 19 June, Frankston Library, for those unsure how to stay safe online. The free workshop covers the important basics of internet security. Book on 9784 1020 or library.frankston.vic.gov.au

Getting creative A CREATIVE play session will be held 10am-noon, Monday 22 June, Frankston North Community Centre. Children aged up to five and their carers are invited to get creative with some simple and fun arts and craft activities. Gold coin donation. Details: 9293 7116.

Babies made welcome A WELCOMING Babies ceremony will be held 12.30-2pm, Tuesday 23 June, Seaford Community Centre.

Seaford families with a baby born in the past 12 months are invited to join in. The event is free but bookings are required at frankston.vic.gov.au or call 1300 322 322.

Is Lego, is good fun A LEGO Club for Kids will be held 4-5pm, Wednesday 24 June, Frankston Library. Children of all ages are welcome to this free and fun session, made

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Computer workshop AN Absolute Beginners Computer Class will be held 9-11am, Tuesday 23 June, Frankston Library. The free workshop is to help those new to the world of computers learn the basics, such as opening programs, saving files and how to copy and paste. Bookings are essential on 9784 1020.

Get an active app THIS exhibition In the Saddle – On the Wall, will be held at Cube 37, Frankston Arts Centre until Saturday 27 June. Open 9am-5pm Monday to Friday and 10am-4pm Saturday. Senior Aboriginal artists from the Kimberley region of Western Australia share their memories of station life through paintings and short videos.

Details: thefac.com.au or call 9784 1060.

Get an active app TEAM UP and get active with new VicHealth initiative. This new app helps people connect with the type of exercise they enjoy, including team sport, dancing, walking, finding someone to have a social hit of tennis with and more. Details: teamup.com.au

Bit of culture MULTICULTURAL short films are screening at Cube 37, 11am-1pm, Wednesday 17 June, Frankston Arts Centre. Reserve a place on 1300 322 322.

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• Building: 767m2 • Large warehouse. showroom and offices

For Lease $2,380pcm + GST + Outgoings Contact: Michelle Adams 0407 743 858

220 Main Street, Mornington 5976 5900

For Sale $1,500,000 Contact: Michelle Adams 0407 743 858

Shop 11, 210 Dunns Road, Mornington 5976 8899

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For Sale - Mount Eliza

Oĸce Space

This oĸce of approx. 40sqm, situated at the Sentry Storage facility in Mornington, has security gates, car parks and ideal for your relocaƟon from a home oĸce.

Available 1st July 2015

Lease Price: $760 pcm+GST+OG Contact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

For Sale - Mornington

More Than A Bar

Property and Garden Maintenance Business Work Of Art This well established business servicing the Bayside/ Peninsula area is well run with all your sub-contractors on call. You can either work in the business or on the business. Need to be quick. This won’t last.

Art Materials is a home-based business supported by a fully state-of-the-art secure online ordering system.

It supplies hundreds of products including all types of paints, paper, brushes, easels, paleƩes, accessories and more. With an impressive local and internaƟonal customer list and website www.artmaterials.com.au

Sale Price: $425,000 Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

Sale Price: $45,000 + SAV Contact: Alan Maguire 0418 377 038

For Sale - BiƩern

For Lease - Sorrento

For Sale - Somerville

The iconic Vesbar in Somerville is on the market.

More like your lounge room than a bar Vesbar has been providing a sanctuary for good food, convivial drinks, pleasant company and fantasƟc live music for many years. Vesbar exudes a welcoming and personal atmosphere that has made it an insƟtuƟon.

Sale Price: $120,000 + SAV Contact: Alan Maguire 0418 377 038

For Lease - Mornington

ProperƟes For Lease OFFICES FOR LEASE (Mornington unless speciĮed) $6,545pcm+GST+OG

332 Main Street – 462sqm 11 Railway Gve – Up to 50sqm 2/4a Carbine Way – 16sqm

$250psqm+GST+OG $175pw+GST+service fee

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FACTORIES FOR LEASE (Mornington unless speciĮed) 5/10 Colchester Rd Rosebud – 171sqm

$1,150pcm+GST+OG

1/14 Latham Street – 220sqm

$1,820pcm+GST+OG

A Virtual Supermarket For Pets

Sorrento Shop - Fit Out & Lease

If you are a pet lover and love keeping pets happy then here’s an opportunity to fulĮl their dreams. This shop is very well stocked with a wide range of premium dog and cat foods, pet toys, bedding, treats, collars, leads and veterinary products. A prominent posiƟon, low rent ($2,900 approx. per month), and a loyal customer base.

Situated on the busy Main Street of Sorrento, this beauƟfully ĮƩed out real estate oĸce is approx. 100sqm, 2 car spaces, air condiƟoned plus favourable lease terms.

InspecƟon by appointment, address upon request.

FIT-OUT $40,000

$1,100pcm+GST+OG Prime posiƟoning on Mornington Tyabb Road, this soon 3/17 Diane St Mornington – 134sqm to be constructed 564sqm showroom will oīer customer 1 Fuji Cres – 172sqm LEASED car parking, oĸce, mezzanine, and all ameniƟes.

With further opƟons available, this will be a show stopper!

27 Progress St – 20Ō Shipping Container $35pw+GST

Sale Price: $45,000 + SAV Contact: Alan Maguire 0418 377 038

Lease Price: $4,767pcm + GST + OGS Contact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

Lease Price: Contact agent Contact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

For Lease - Mount Martha

Don’t Sit Back & Wait - This Will Go!

5 BenneƩs Rd – 316sqm

For Sale - Somerville

For Sale - Mornington

$635pw+GST+OG

9/27 Progress St – 40sqm

$134pw+GST+OG

3/25 Progress Street - 250 sqm

$1,834 pcm+GST+OG

2/185 M’ton Tyabb Rd – 500sqm

$1250pw+GST+OG

129 Mornington Tyabb Rd - 564sqm

$1,287pw+GST+OG

Mount Martha Village

Rarely does a shop come available in this Ɵghtly held community that oīers such reasonable rent and favourable lease terms. PosiƟoned in the Arcade, this 70sqm shop is beauƟfully ĮƩed out with specialised therapy rooms. Landlord has approved variaƟon of permiƩed use. FIT-OUT $49,000 NegoƟable

Lease Price: $2,100pcm +GST+OG Contact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

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Prime Mornington Land Prime piece of land with a permit for a medical centre comprising of 8 medical suites. Situated opposite the new Australian Unity Nursing Home which is within Peninsula Grange ReƟrement Village and in close proximity to Beleura Village Nursing Home and a caravan park.

Sale Price: On ApplicaƟon Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454 Alisha Maestrale 0400 700 169

For Sale - Mornington

1/159 Shoreham Rd Red Hill – 60sqm

$450pw+GST+OG

12/159 Shoreham Rd Red Hill – 65sqm

$762pw+GST+OG

MEDICAL/CONSULTING ROOMS FOR LEASE

This prominent café in Somerville is situated in a wellestablished shopping centre on a busy corner site with 956 Nepean Hwy - From 12sqm loads of passing trade. OpportuniƟes like this one don’t come up oŌen. The owner is reƟring and reluctantly Avail Mid 2015 selling this fantasƟc business. With good takings and long lease, this business is waiƟng for your personal touch.

131 TanƟ Ave – 200sqm

Sale Price: $ 110,000 +SAV Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

For Lease - Mornington

From $558 pw+GST+OG

$962 pw+GST+OG

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2/1891 Pt Nepean Rd Tootgarook – 120sqm $658pw+GST+OG

Bar Exile

This newly established Bar/Restaurant, situated beach end of Main St Mornington, is on the market and priced for a quick sale. Comes with an aƩracƟve leasing package.

Sale Price: $240,000 + SAV Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

Mediterraneo Restaurant

This well known, long established icon of Mornington is on the market. This family business comes with a large well equipped commercial kitchen and has seaƟng for 80 inside and 24 outside. Do not delay as this will sell quickly.

Rare Main Street LocaƟon

Perfect PosiƟon

Rarely do Main St shops as good as this come up for lease. Situated beach end of Main St among the retail/ café precinct, this shop of approx. 75sqm has heaƟng, air condiƟoning, Ɵmber Ňoors and boasts a perfect outlook for someone who wants to secure prime posiƟon.

Available 30th June.

This 250sqm open plan showroom/factory located in the industrial area of Mornington has a separate oĸce, bathroom, kitcheneƩe, roller door and four car spaces.

Don’t delay – call now for an inspecƟon.

Sale Price: $395,000 + SAV Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

Lease Price: $5,070pcm +GST+OGS Contact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

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100 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK...

Cranbourne road fatal accident Compiled by Melissa Walsh

MISS Nellie Jolly, of Frankston, is at present on a holiday in Brisbane, Queensland. *** TRADESMEN are reminded that it is necessary to renew their tobacco licenses on or before 1st July next, thus avoiding trouble. *** MR S. S. Price, dentist, will be in attendance at weekend at Garroods’ Prince of Wales Hotel of June 27th, and July 11th and 25th. *** A meeting of ladies and committee of Frankston Football Club will meet in the Mechanics’ Institute, on Monday evening, for the purpose of taking steps to get up a concert to clear off the debt at present existing on the club. *** THE following names were inadvertently omitted in our last issue as having been collected by means of the monthly collecting cards in aid of the Belgian fund:—Connie Mason 10s 6d, Louie Coxell 3s. *** MR L. Wilding, who is well known on the Peninsula, and has carried on the business of an estate agent, has been accepted as a volunteer for the front, and has received instructions to report himself at Broadmeadows in about ten days. *** THE annual meeting of the Frankston Tennis Club will be held in the

Mechanics’ Institute, on Saturday evening next, at 8 o’clock, when members and intending members will be made welcome. The business will be election of officers and routine. *** THE members of the Frankston Progress Association would be pleased to see a large number of willing hands to assist in clearing the rubbish from the reserve in front of the tennis court on Wednesday and Saturday afternoon next. Rakes spades and axes will be needed. *** MESSRS Alex Scott and Co will hold an unreserved clearing and property sale at Shoreham on Friday next, by order of the executrix of the late Mr John J. Smidt. The property consists of Crown allots in parish of Flinders and a township block in Flinders.

The stock, implements and furniture will also he sold. Full particulars are advertised in another column. *** THE drawing for the Eiderdown Quilt given by business people of Frankston, in aid of the distressed Belgians took place in the Mechanics’ Hall on Saturday evening under the supervision of a committee of Ladies.

The winning ticket (No 1023) was held by Mrs Acland, of Camberwell road, Auburn. Nearly 3000 tickets were disposed of at one penny each which speaks well for the energy shown by the hon. secretary (Mr M. Brody) and his assistants.

The fund will benefit to the extent of £10 by the effort. The following is

a statement of the receipts and expenditure. —Receipts—Sale of tickets. £12, money collected, 30s; total £13 10. Expenditure—Printing tickets £2; cost of quilt 30s, credit balance £10, total £13 10s. *** A fatal accident occurred on Monday evening on the Cranbourne road, the victim being a farmer, named Patrick Lyons, 52 years of age, residing at Pearcedale.

It appears that the deceased, in company with his son, aged about 14 years, and a man named H Smith were returning from the Cranbourne Market half past five in the evening, when about 4 miles on the journey, Lyons sat on a bag of chaff, and jolting of the cart cause, him to fall out over the back.

The son tried to assist his father, but the latter told him to let him alone and take the horse and cart home, and when he felt better he would come after him. This the lad did, and the following morning the dead body of Lyons was found by a young man named Savage.

The body was conveyed to Frankston, where a post-mortem examination was held by Dr Maxwell, who found that the deceased had met his death by falling in an alcoholic coma. The coroner communicated with but he did not consider that an inquiry was necessary and the body was buried in Cranbourne Cemetery on Thursday afternoon. *** FRANKSTON Red Cross Society.

A public meeting, convened by Mr Brody, was held in the Mechanics’ Hall, Frankston, on Thursday evening, June 17th. There was a large attendance, and Dr Maxwell was voted to the chair.

Mr Brody explained his object in calling the meeting was to start a properly organised local committee to raise funds for Red Cross work.

A letter to Mrs Deane, from Mr Walter C. Towns, official organiser, Federal Government House, Melbourne, of Australian Branch of the Red Cross Society, was read by Rev Kitchen.

It was decided to form a branch to be known as the Frankston Red Cross Society, the Committee of management to consist of 7 ladies.

The following names were nominated —Mesdames Kitchen, Jackson, Max- well, O’Grady, H. McComb, Deane, and Miss Watson.

The committee are to meet, by kind invitation, at the Vicarage, at 3 p.m, on Saturday, June 19th, to elect officers, collectors and workers.

Rev Kitchen, on behalf of St Paul’s Club, promised an entertainment in about 4 weeks, and Mr Brody to arrange an entertainment at an early date.

Miss Minnie Frost proposed to form a Girls’ Club, to work for the Frankston Red Cross Branch.

Mesdames Maxwell, Walsh, Connell, Deane, and O’Grady promised use of room and sewing machines.

The first meeting will be held at Mrs Deane’s residence, on Tuesday

evening, June 22nd, at 8 o’clock, to form their own committee. *** ST Paul’s Club socials are becoming quite popular judging by the attendance at the last two which have been held. On Tuesday night last, the hall was well filled by an expectant audience who, as time went on, got more than they expected.

The commotion caused by some at the rear of the hall was disgusting to say the least of it ,and its hoped steps will be taken to have such offensive behavior checked in future.

Under the circumstances, the dialogues were thoroughly successful.

The stage which was arranged with excellent tastes, was divided into two compartments, on representing a breakfast room and the other a garden.

At the concert Mr. W. Cal who was in splendid voice, sang ‘My little home in the West’ and was loudly applauded. *** THE monthly meeting of the Frankston Progress Association was held on Wednesday evening in the Mechanics’ Institute, the following members being present:—Dr Maxwell (in the chair), Rev. G. A. Kitchen, Messrs McComb, Hay, Oates, Richardson, Wheeler, Young, Dalman, Bonner and W. Gregory (hon. sec). The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed.

From the pages of the Mornington Standard, 19 June, 1915

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A Grain of Salt As a kid I didn’t mind the odd funeral; meet all the rellies, go to the pub with the men, a lemonade and raspberry, back to Auntie’s house for delicious food. It didn’t hit me till mum died when I was 30, yet after the sadness, shock, loss, I vaguely knew it wasn’t going to happen to me, on the ridiculous assumption older people would precede me.

People didn’t like to talk about the dreaded death subject, superstition equal almost to the sex taboo. Yet it’s always there, a subconscious, no escape, by the scruff of the neck clause which nothing can assuage.

Eventually I accepted the inevitable on the understanding “so long as I avoid pain”. It doesn’t quite work that way. Life goes on, all appears to be well and good again, and yet when it comes, again, we are so often caught unawares, unprepared, despair, confusion. An uncle joked at countless funerals “I’ll be next” and he was right, at 100.

I recall the Jiving contest I entered years ago. In the city, surrounded by a mix of shady characters and enthusiastic innocents. A big prize and a slinky lowlife character judging, watching, purving, every so often tapping a couple on the back; OUT! A shiver down my spine as the mongrel passed.

A few weeks ago actors/acquaintances Peter Curtain and Terry Gill copped the tap. A fortnight ago theatricals Bobby Hornery and John Pinder; Wayne, who sat at the table next to me at Maggies, Gary from the RSL. I didn’t win of course, more about lasting as long as possible.

“We’re born alone, we live alone, we die alone. Only through our love and friendship can we create the

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illusion for the moment that we’re not alone” [Orson Welles]. As an older friend advises: “Ever onwards”. Shivers. Bloody Godot! *** Emilia Clarke as Daenerys Targaryen, Lena Headey as Cersei Lannister (Game of Thrones) and Pamela Rabe as the Governor (Wentworth).

More nightmares that the witch in The Wizard of Oz. Memories of the schoolyard at Falconer Street Central; keeping clear of female bullies, more frightening than the boys.

Staying with Midsomer Murders. *** A devout Christian a devout Moslem; there’s lots of devouts floating about with their head buried in the Alcoran, the Talmud; various bibles.

Am I devout? Maybe not, but I did go to church Sundays. Mum’s free time? Four kids, 5 long working days a week and father at war.

I found love sitting alongside me in religious instruction, the spark being a female, any female, saying hello.

This devout business is confusing. So many parts of our world in chaos as in the previous 2000 years, killings in the name of religion, albeit including wealth and power.

Treating people how you would expect them to treat you seems to have gone by the wayside.

Mark Twain: “In religion and politics, people’s beliefs and convictions are in almost every case gotten at second-hand, and without examination, from authorities who have not themselves examined the questions at issue, but have taken them at second-hand from other non-examiners, whose opinions about them were not worth a brass farthing.”

A devout Magpie? All hating re-

stricted to eight Melbourne football teams and power hungry politicians who bring in new laws which fail in equity because they hate equality? *** Aside from the continuous silly racism angle (we’re all racist; a question of degree) it comes down to Adam Goodes being a little “over the top” in highlightling matters outside his talented football status.

The Age’s Caroline Wilson called on Hawthorn to implore its fans to stop the booing. The Herald Sun’s Mark Robinson and ABC’s Gerard Whateley huffed and puffed. Eddie McGuire’s slip of the tongue in jest, though bad taste, followed by the “hula hula” (war dance?) seemingly to the Carlton supporters.

Had Adam ignored the 13 year old would this have happened? I don’t deny his right to self expression but wonder if his 2014 award as Australian of the Year, albeit as always a political appointment, wasn’t the best place to have his say.

The booing is from idiots obviously, but the three amigos probably worsened the situation. *** Two years jail for whistleblowers; doctors, teachers on Nauru, and the Border Force Act. Tony’s political agenda: Tough on terrorists, strong on national security and badmouthing all Labor policies equals proven vote winners.

Barnaby Joyce “If you don’t have enough evidence to charge somebody with a crime, how can you have enough evidence to take their citizenship away?” A rare sensible comment from Barnaby.

Tony’s consistent “national conversation we need to have” is only relevant devoid of criticism, as in “you’re either with us or against

By Cliff Ellen

us”. Neo-liberal bordering on fascism, totalitarianism? Not quite, but perhaps closing fast?

Not to worry. Our Billy, apparently happy with metadata retention, asylum seekers action and more soldiers for Iraq and Syria, is on the job. Billy who? (The Libs brutal on Sarah Hanson-Young and Gillian Triggs; super soft on Kathy Jackson; why?).

Must I vote Greens? *** Our man Danny Andrews is on the job. Too many deaths from traffic accidents, a five-year plan, feedback from all angles.

It’s not Danny’s fault he’s never heard of the Mornington Peninsula.

Question: A container port at Hastings Danny? Danny: Where is Hastings exactly? Answer: Western side, Mornington Peninsula, Danny.

Danny: Where is the Mornington Peninsula? *** Same sex marriages?

Whatever...“Have a talk with your pharmacist-use generic alternatives where appropriate” They crack me up....Apparently it’s OK for the Yanks to have military installations anywhere, but not for China in the South China Sea Islands...

Small business grants and 80 per cent approval in the Fairfax-Ipsos poll. Conducted in South Yarra and Sorrento?....Seven pages of Queen’s Birthday honours and still no Cliff Ellen?...“It is not what is transmitted by the words but what is underneath them” [Stanislavsky].... hooroo...cliffie9@bigpond.com www.ello8.com

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The (mostly) true story of how I challenged a bride to a duel

By Stuart McCullough I SUPPOSE Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d gotten used to it. After several decades with the same name, a simple keystroke error means that I am Stuart no more. It was a mistake that, once made, could never be undone. I was reading something on the internet when a message popped up and informed me that if wanted to continue, I would have to log on. Perplexed, I pushed a button and was informed in no uncertain terms that I was not a registered user. Fearing either deportation or having my kneecaps broken, I entered my contact details in the hope that this would cure my illegal status.

There was nary a moment to lose.

Nervous seconds passed as the computer contemplated whether to accept my plea for clemency before a message appeared: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Welcome Stuatr.â&#x20AC;?

With the damage well and truly done, there was little I could do but accept the facts as they were. There were no grounds for protest or correction. It was as good as carved in stone.

In my haste, I had managed to misspell my own name and there was no going back. For years I was Stuart. From this point on, I am Stuatr. Every morning I receive an email addressed to my new name. I have even started to answer to my mutated moniker. Truth is, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m kind of getting used to it. There are, I think, some battles that are well and truly worth fighting. Others, however, invite surrender. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to forsake the old nomenclature and embrace my new identity as Stuatr. Most people only get a new identity after ratting on the mob and in fear of their lives. I should count myself lucky.

Clearly, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got work to do. Al-

ready Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve amended my university degrees using nothing more than an extra-sturdy texta. Next, I plan to take a small strip of masking tape and place it over the front of my credit cards and

driving licence. All I need to do now is convince others to abandon my old name and accept the new. If Cassius Clay can become Muhammed Ali, then surely I can become Stuatr.

If that should prove too difficult, I can always adapt. I have no problem providing a little guidance by calling myself Stuatr (nee Stuart) or, for that matter, the Artist Formerly Known as Stuart. Frankly, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never been that wild about my name anyway.

My parents lacked creativity. I would have loved to have had a better, cooler name, like Thor or Snoop Dogg, but it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t to be. Instead, I was lumbered with Stuart, which is far too prone to undignified shortening. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Stuâ&#x20AC;? should only ever be a kind of meal and the less said about the horror that is â&#x20AC;&#x153;Stuballsâ&#x20AC;?, frankly, the better. I find the latter deeply unflattering, but have been subjected to it at moments when I least expected.

Not long after I had started seeing Kate, we were invited to the wedding of one of her closest friends, Bec. Actually, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more complicated than that.

Originally, only Kate had been invited.

It was a little too early and I was regarded, if not with suspicion, then certainly as an unknown quantity. However, closer to the big day the situation must have been subject to reappraisal and, all of a sudden, I was invited. My mission was clear. As ever at the early stage of a relationship, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important to be able to attend these marquee events without falling over, vomiting or otherwise doing anything else that would have the effect of bringing a fledgling romance to a screeching halt.

We had to get to the ceremony on time. This was crucial for a number of reasons, including that Kate was to be giving a reading. At weddings, you need to be quite judicious about where you sit. Too far up the back and you can barely see or hear anything.

Sit right up the front and you displace members of the immediate family who are then likely to gossip about your thoughtlessness for the rest of the evening. We chose somewhere about the middle and near the aisle.

The ceremony was lovely and Kate did a great job at the reading, although I would have preferred something from the Bible or some poetry rather than an excerpt from Jonathan Livingstone Seagull, but it was wonderful nevertheless. The bride and groom kissed and the entire room applauded.

As the couple walked down the aisle, they were greeted by well-wishers.

As someone who was invited by association, I knew to keep a sensible distance. But as the bride passed by, she leaned over and said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thanks for coming, Stu-ballsâ&#x20AC;?.

Outraged, I knocked over several members of the immediate family before inviting the bride to take it outside to the car park. Given that this was a reception centre, the car park was unusually large, meaning that we would be able to stand at opposite ends without the need for any kind of physical confrontation whatsoever. It was probably just as well. Hand-to-hand combat with the bride may have fatally cruelled my chances of getting cake.

Ever since that day, I have wanted to change my name. Now, as fate would have it, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exactly whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s happened. Given my time over, I would have gone for something a little more exciting, but those with poor typing skills canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be choosers. But, if nothing else, no oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ever going to call me â&#x20AC;&#x153;Stuatr-ballsâ&#x20AC;?.

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Hillmen sink to a new low NEPEAN LEAGUE

By Toe Punt RED Hill has dropped to fourth place on the ladder after losing its third game in succession in embarrassing fashion on Saturday.

For the second match in a row, Red Hill failed to score in the second and third quarters after leading at quarter time.

That means that the Hillmen have failed to hit the scoreboard in four of its past six quarters.

Red Hill kicked a goal after the quarter time siren through a ripper from Benny McGuiness on the boundary line to give the visitors a 4.3 (27) to 1.5 (11) lead.

However, the Hillmen didn’t trouble the scorers again for the next 49 minutes, when they scored a rushed behind.

It wasn’t until the 13 and a half minute mark of the last quarter that Red Hill kicked their fifth goal. They kicked two on the trot before Rosebud kicked the last two of the match to win 21.14 (140) to 6.5. (41).

Embarrassing isn’t a term that footballers would like to be labelled after a game of footy. Witches hats would be even more offensive I suspect.

However, that’s the only way to describe the Hillmen’s performance.

They simply gave up half way through the second quarter.

Red Hill gave it their all early in the third quarter too but when Rosebud hit the scoreboard again, down went their heads.

It’s easy to point the finger at the coach after these horrible losses and question their ability to have strategies the stop the onslaught.

However, as Red Hill coach Tony Blackford pointed out, he is almost powerless to respond to pressure.

“I asked for effort. That’s all I wanted from the boys today across four quarters. At quarter time, I couldn’t have been happier with their output,”

Feeling the pinch: Tyabb had a tough day at the office going down to Hastings by a thumping 224 points. Picture: Andrew Hurst

said Blackford.

“However, when the blow torch got turned on them in the second quarter, the effort disappeared. They had no fight in them. You’re right, they just gave up.

“I might be wrong but I think that (effort and desire) comes from the individual, not something the coach can manufacture.

“Rosebud were superb, take nothing away from them. Their hunger and appetite for every contest was first class. We just folded and let them take control,” a shattered Blackford said.

While the big story was Red Hill’s pathetic performance, the positive spin was Rosebud’s absolute domination.

The Buds booted 20.9 to 2.2 after quarter time. Tom Baker booted eight

goals in the final three quarters to again be the dominant player on the ground.

Greg Bentley was magnificent leading out of the attacking 50 and Jason Bristow, Ryan Spooner and Rhys Bancroft smashed the Hillmen through the middle of the ground.

The Rosebud small forwards in Cade Williams (four goals) and Glen Peterson (two goals) were also a nuisance while Keegan Downie was the best player on the ground in the first half and finished with three goals. Off half back, Nick Boswell had his own footy.

The only negative for the Buds was the broken jaw suffered by Rob Forrest late in the second quarter. He was dominating to that point.

A very happy Rosebud coach Nick Jewell said after the game that the

key for his side was pressure.

“When we played Red Hill the first time they had 108 marks. Today they had 44,” said Jewell.

“The key for us was to put pressure on their ball carriers and make it hard for them to kick cleanly.

“We had 60 tackles to their 40-odd, despite winning comfortably, so it showed we still worked hard even when we were in control.

“Adversely, Red Hill had 20 tackles in the first quarter, which is their quota, before having 11, 9 and 9 in the next three quarters.

“That says it all,” Blackford said.

“We chased tail all afternoon but still couldn’t work hard enough to lay tackles. It was very disappointing.”

Despite saying before the game that scrapping is his team’s strategy, the Buds clearly showed they have a sen-

sational ability to attack.

If I was coaching Rosebud and the armoury that they possess, I’d be encouraging them to move the ball quickly like they did against Red Hill. It was the best brand of footy yours truly has seen this season.

Crib Point’s season is officially over after it went down to Devon Meadows 11.14 (80) to 11.10 (76).

The Panthers kicked away in the second quarter and held off a fast finishing Magpies in the last.

Meadows’ coach Glenn Michie led from the front with five goals in a best on ground performance.

Rye maintained its position on top of the ladder with a hard fought 16.18 (114) to 13.8 (86) victory against Dromana.

Dromana led 32 to 16 at quarter time but Rye hit back in the second and were never headed.

Ryan Mullet and Brodie Egan dominated for the Demons while Sammy Guerts and Shaun Clarke were superb for the Tigers.

Sorrento got back on the winners’ list with a 14.15 (99) to 6.7 (43) victory against Pearcedale.

Leigh Poholke booted six to be one of the team’s best while Leigh Treeby dominated. In further good news for the Sharks, Myles Pitt will be back in two weeks, cutting back his overseas trip by six weeks.

Somerville put a couple of horrid weeks off the field behind them with a strong four quarter effort against Frankston Bombers.

The Eagles set up the win with a seven goal to two second quarter.

Scott Simpson booted four goals for the winners while Beau Muston kicked five for the Bombers.

In the final game Luke Clark booted nine goals and Dale Alanis six as Hastings kicking a whopping 38.23.251 to Tyabb’s 4.3.27. Hastings had 16 different goal kickers.

MPNFL apologises to clubs – clubs bite back

By Toe Punt THREE weeks after going into hiding over the bungled Play Points System (PPS), the Mornington Peninsula Football League has finally apologised.

In a statement sent by league CEO Jeff Jones on Saturday afternoon, the league “acknowledge that the ruling made in relation to David Hirst was incorrect and apologise for the mistake that has been made at the MPNFL Administration level with the Player Points System. We further extended our apologies to the player, the clubs and their committees”.

The statement also tried to clarify the ruling that was handed down by the Independent Tribunal.

The statement read: Section 6 (a) Not Applicable Mr Hirst has not remained at his present MPNFL clubs for 2 years. If Mr Hirst plays for Somerville next year, there will be a deduction of 1 point.

Specifically, we reject Somerville’s contention that 2 years is satisfied

by Mr Hirst playing for Somerville in the 2011 and 2014 seasons. If this

interpretation were to be adopted the remained with his present MPNFL club would be redundant.

Section 6(b) Not Applicable as Mr Hirst was first registered for Karingal Section 6 (c) Not Applicable Section 6 (d) Not Applicable (assuming that Mr Hirst was not notified as Somerville Exemption Player for the 2015) Section 6 (e) Not Applicable Section 8 Not Applicable You then can replace the players name and club when accessing this section against other players.

However, despite the apology and explanation, clubs maintain that the ruling was still blatantly wrong.

Rosebud Football Club secretary Anthony Matthews said while he welcomed the statement from the league he and other clubs (Dromana and Red Hill specifically) were still firmly of the view that the MPNFL and the Qualifying Committee have completely misinterpreted the MPNFL Player Points System 2010 (PPS).

“In particular we disagree with the determination that Section 6b of the

PPS does not apply to the example player in question and as a result believe that the example player in question is a 3 point player,” Matthews wrote.

The logic for this is outlined below: For ease of reference Section 6b of the PPS states: A player shall revert to a base player points rating if he returns to the club at which he was first registered as an MPNFL player. The player will return to the appropriate higher premium points level should he transfer to another MPNFL club within a 3 year period.

Taking this into account, the following logic clearly demonstrates that Section 6b is relevant to the example player and therefore results in this player being designated as a 3 point player:  In 2009 he was first registered with Karingal – at that time he was a 1 point player.  In 2011 he was cleared to Somerville – pursuant to Section 5 he became a 3 point player (ie. 1 base point + 2 points for playing 6 senior games at another MPNFL club).

 In 2012 he was cleared to Karingal – pursuant to the first limb of Section 6b he reverted to “… base player points rating if he returns to the club at which he was first registered as an MPNFL player.” and therefore became a 1 point player (ie. he returned to the Karingal which was the MPNFL club at which he was registered).  In 2014 he was cleared to Somerville – pursuant to the second limb of Section 6b he returned “… to the appropriate higher premium points level” because at this time he transferred to another MPNFL club within a 3 year period. Accordingly at this time he became a 3 point player.  As of today he has not completed 2 seasons with Somerville and therefore a 1 point deduction under Section 6ai is not applicable (as agreed by the MPNFL & Qualifying Committee).  As of today he remains a 3 point player.

“I have discussed this logic with Graham Stelling (Dromana) and Chris Rye (Red Hill) and we are all of the same opinion that the example

player in question is a 3 point player,” Matthews said.

“In addition to failing to correctly apply Section 6b of the PPS – and therefore incorrectly determining the points which apply to the player in question – it follows from this that the determination by the MPNFL and Qualifying Committee:  Is completely inconsistent with the approach that we understand Clubs and the MPNFL have applied to date in relation to Section 6 of the Guidelines – from the time of its inception until the recent airing of the issues surrounding the player in question.  Seriously compromises the integrity of the MPNFL competition.

This arises for because Clubs could, by mutual agreement, clear any player that is currently a 2 or 3 point player (by virtue of having attracted premium points from having previously played at another MPNFL Club) to another MPNFL Club, have that clearance approved and then prior to the next game have Continued Next Page Frankston Times 15 June 2015

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MPNFL apologises cont. that player cleared back to their Club. In these circumstances, and applying the incorrect logic of the MPNFL and Qualifying Committee, the player/s in question would revert to a base 1 point. I see nothing in the AFL or MPNFL Rules or By-Laws that was prevent Clubs from taking this course of action.

We seek a prompt explanation from the MPNFL – and by not later than midday on Tuesday 16th June – as to whether the combined effect of the first and second limbs of Section 6b of the PPS was specifically taken into account by the MPNFL, Qualifying Committee and MPNFL solicitor in making the determination in relation to the example player in question, and:  If not we request that the Qualifying Committee be re-constituted by no later than Wednesday 17th June to re-consider the allocation of points to the player in question and for the MPNFL to communicate in writing the outcome of that re-consideration – together with a detailed explanation as to the reasons for the determination – to all Nepean & Peninsula League clubs by no later than 4 pm on Thursday 18th June.  If so why, we request that the MPNFL communicate in writing to all Nepean & Peninsula League Clubs by no later than midday on Thursday 18th June the reasons why the MPNFL, Qualifying Committee and MPNFL solicitor determined that the second limb of Section 6b of the PPS did not apply to the player in question.

For absolute clarity I repeat that the pursuit of this issue is entirely driven by a desire to protect the integrity of the MPNFL competition and is in no way intended as an attack on the Somerville Football Netball Club who, there can be no question, have been seriously and inexcusably let down by the MPNFL administration.

There is little question that despite the league communication, this issue will continue for some time to come.

16 in Victoria squads

By Toe Punt THE MPNFL has 16 players who have been invited to train in the Victoria Country One and Two squads.

The following players have been selected in the Initial 39-man Victoria Country Squad to play VAFA: Rob Forrest (Rosebud), Dylan Jones (Bonbeach), Brett O’Hanlon (Edi-Asp), Lachy Wallace (YCW), Warrick Miller (Mornington), Sam Gill (Mt Eliza), Justin Van Unen (Mt Eliza), Guy Hendry (Pines), Luke Potts (Pines).

Van Unen is an interesting one considering he didn’t play in the Championships.

Forrest broke his jaw for Rosebud on Saturday and will not be considered.

The Vic Country No.2 49-man Squad was released with seven Nepean Players - Leigh Poholke, James Hallahan (Sorrento), Adam Kirkwood, Dean Millhouse, Kris Bardon (Rye), Luke Clark (Hastings), Dean Warry (Crib Point).

There were 8 South East (former Casey-Cardinia) Players selected. The squad will be trimmed in the coming weeks. They’ll play in Bendigo also on July 11.

Doggies win a thriller PENINSULA LEAGUE

By Toe Punt LANGWARRIN lost its second game on the trot by less than a kick after it went down to Mornington by one point on Saturday.

Leading by eight points at half time and seven points at three quarter time, the Kangas gave up the lead in the last quarter before regaining it midway through the term.

Both the Dogs and Kangas traded goals at the close of the quarter before Mornington full back Adam Symes was sent forward and became the difference between the sides.

The Dogs won 11.7 (73) to 11.6 (72).

Langwarrin coach Gavin Artico said that Symes took a couple of telling marks and kicked a goal in the last quarter. He said it was definitely one of the key reasons Mornington was able to get the points.

“We gave Symes best on ground for Mornington. He was good in defence and was a key for them in the last when he was moved forward,” Artico said.

“Mornington was also a bit cleaner coming out of the stoppages, which when you boil it down, was the significant difference between the sides.”

Artico said that he couldn’t have been happier with the team’s effort.

“Both sides played some cracking footy and I thought it was a really even contest.

“We lost the game I know and by a point is a bitter pill to swallow but it was much easier to handle knowing we gave it everything.

“At a minimum 95 per cent of the team had an impact on the game. As a coach, you can’t ask for more than that.”

Artico did concede though that the team’s inconsistency had put them in a tough position.

“Other than Mt Eliza, which kicked away from us in junk time, we have been right in games. We had Edithvale covered before we allowed them back in and drew. Last week we had Chelsea where we wanted them before some discipline issues cost us. We had our chances in Saturday’s game.

“We win those three tight ones and we’re in third place and almost assured of a finals place.

“What we do know is that we are right in the mix. We improve our consistency, get the little things right, improve our ability to grasp what we’re trying to do and get our best players on the park and I’m confident we can cause some damage,” Artico said.

Rikki Johnston was Langwarrin’s best player.

He is playing the best football of his career, according to Artico.

“I have had the fortune of watching Rikki for a lot of years now and I have no problems saying he’s in career-best form.

“I also had the privilege of playing alongside one of the best I’ve seen in Brendan Long. I think Rikki has him covered,” Artico said.

Pines took a major step in its development this season, beating the previously undefeated Mt Eliza by seven points.

Pines overcame a 22 point quarter time deficit to boot 13 of the next 18 goals and go in at three

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Close call: Pines managed a seven point win over Mount Eliza. Picture: Gary Bradshaw

quarter time with a 20 point break.

Mt Eliza came home hard in the last but the Pythons managed to hang-on to a 17.12 (114) to 15.17 (107) victory.

Pines’ coach Pat Swayne said despite trailing at quarter time and being held goalless, his team did miss three goals from set shots and “were right in the contest”.

“I thought we went toe to toe with them in the first quarter despite being four goals to none,” Swayne said.

“After quarter time, we kicked 17.6 to 11.13, so we were able to turn it around.”

Pines’ ability to win the game despite being two rotations down for most of the second half was a super performance.

“We played Adam Maling on Scott Lockwood and Adam was struggling with an ankle – we just had to keep him out there.

“Corey Ash has been good for us in the backline this year too and he had a bout of gastro. He had it before the game but we played him and really shouldn’t have.

“And Paul McLean-Wilson popped a calf or Achilles, so we didn’t have him either.”

Aaron Edwards played as a high half forward and through the middle and booted five goals. He was the best player on the ground.

Billy Humphries, a gifted teenager and out-

standing junior, didn’t do a pre-season but came into the side and played a midfield role. Billy too was superb.

“We talked about the loss of Jimmy Messina (out for the season with a knee) and how important he is to us and Billy was able to come in and play that role for us. His fitness base is up now and I have no doubt he’ll improve as the season develops,” Swayne said.

Justin Van Unen kicked seven goals for the Redlegs. He has 53 goals from eight games at an average of 6.62 per game.

“He’s like a cat at ground level. I remember Jason ‘Super’ Marsh at Seaford, who, despite being a sensational mark, would recover quicker than any backman at ground level.

“JV is the same – he’s a super player.”

In other games, Chelsea coach Brent Guerra booted seven goals in Chelsea’s 23.18 (156) to 6.6 (42) win against Karingal.

David Bodley and Anthony Bruhn kicked five goals each and Craig Nankervis and Scott Macleod dominated as Frankston YCW belted Bonbeach 21.13 (139) to 4.8 (32).

Edithvale-Aspendale beat Seaford 20.18 (138) to 12.13 (85) with Jarrod Garth booting six goals and Matt Meehan five while Timmy Mannix was at his brilliant best.

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