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Pier pressure Seaford pier is finally receiving attention after nearly two years of closures. See full story on page 3.

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Parking promises pile up at station Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au THE state Labor government have also come to the recent Frankston Station parking promise party, pledging to construct a multi storey car park with up to 500 free spaces if they win the November state election.

Frankston MP Paul Edbrooke was

joined by Jacinta Allan MP, Anthony Albanese MP, and Dunkley candidate Peta Murphy at the station to make the announcement.

“We’ve removed level crossings and almost finished rebuilding the brand new station at Frankston. Now, we’ll make it easier for Frankston commuters by delivering an extra 500 new carparks,” Public Transport Minister Jacinta Allan said.

Frankston MP Paul Edbrooke said “we promised to deliver a new Frankston Station, and we have. We promised to remove those dangerous and congested level crossings, and we are. It means that when it comes to building 500 new parks, only Labor has the track record locals can rely on.”

The promise follows an announcement by the Victorian Liberal party to

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Both promises are reliant on changes of government in upcoming state and federal elections. The Victorian Liberals will commit funding $30.3 million if elected at the November state election, while Labor’s promise is reliant on a $17.5 million contribution from a federal Labor government should they win next year’s federal election.

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Seaford Road open for traffic Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au SEAFORD Road has been reopened to the public after the completion of level crossing removal works.

The removal of boom gates had seen the busy road and some nearby parking spaces closed for six weeks.

Public Transport Minister Jacinta Allan and Carrum MP Sonya Kilkenny visited Seaford Road to declare works had finished ahead of schedule.

Seaford pier works underway

“This is such a huge project for the local area and the $10 million revitalisation of Seaford will build on what people already love about Seaford and improve access and safety of the area. With the Seaford level crossing gone, attention now turns to removing the crossings at Carrum which will be gone next year,” said Carrum MP Sonya Kilkenny.

“With the level crossing gone for good, the 28th removed by the Andrews Labor Government, drivers of the 17,000 vehicles which use Seaford Road every day will be able to get onto the Nepean and Frankston highways without getting stuck at the dreaded boom gates.”

Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au LONG awaited works to repair and reopen Seaford pier have finally begun.

Parks Victoria is currently upgrading upgrade works on the pier, which has been partly closed to the public since late 2016.

Carrum MP Sonya Kilkenny confirmed in March that works would be undertaken to “fix” the pier, but did not give a timeline for the process.

The upgrades underway are expected to be completed by November, the same month as the state election.

The works will include the replacement of 50 timber piles, crossheads, beams, decking and handrails.

The pier will be shut during the process, and the northern section of the car park for the Beach Cafe and Seaford Life Saving Club will also be closed.

The Times reported on 28 May that the bill to repair and restore the pier would total $900,000 (“Pier bill nears million mark”, The Times 28/5/18)

Works wrapped up: The road underpass under the train line at Seaford is now open. Picture: Supplied

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Many happy returns: President of the Mornington Peninsula Welsh Ladies Choir Helen Selby presented Australian Welsh Male Choir director Tom Buchanan with a signed boomerang wishing the choir a safe return to Australia from its tour of the United Kingdom. Picture: Supplied

Choir in tune for UK tour THE Australian Welsh Male Choir leaves Australia on the 20 October for a tour of the United Kingdom that will include performances in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Liverpool , York, Chester and Northampton.

In Wales the Frankston based choir will sing in Abergavenny before going to London for a concert at Australian High Commission for the High Commissioner George Brandis.

For the tour’s final performance the choir will join choirs from Wales, England, Norway, Sweden, and the US for the London Welsh Festival of Male Choirs at the Royal Albert Hall.

The Australian Welsh Male Choir will be led by musical director Tom Buchanan and accompanist Michelle Nguyen. They will also be joined on tour by Australian soprano Ayse Goknur Shanal.

Once back in Australia, the Australian Welsh can be heard at its Singing in the Pub event at Kirks Hotel, Mornington on 31 October. Call 5975 2007 to make table bookings for the free event. The Australian Welsh Male Choir and the newly-formed Mornington Peninsula Welsh Ladies Choir are based on the Mornington Peninsula.

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Arrest of man who ‘shouldn’t be there’ A LITTLE girl ran into her mother’s bedroom at their home in Seaford and told her a man was in the house who “shouldn’t be there”, 4.15am, Wednesday 26 September.

The woman told police she confronted the man who turned and calmly walked off along Seaford Road. Police arrived with the Dog Squad who arrested a Mt Martha man, 46, nearby. He was allegedly found with items from the house, including a handbag and keys. He may have entered through an unlocked internal door from the garage.

Detective Senior Constable Peter Morris, of Frankston CIU, said the man was facing a string of charges, including aggravated burglary of the woman’s home, a burglary at a house in Mahoney Crescent, Seaford, as well as theft from a car and another case of theft. He was remanded in custody to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court, Wednesday 3 October.

Charges over fight THREE men have been arrested following the alleged assault of two security guards at The Sands hotel, Carrum Downs, in the early hours, Saturday 25 August.

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the same spot before school the next day (Wednesday) and saw someone come out of the house twice to look up and down the street. Police believe they may have been spotted because, a short time later, a taxi arrived to collect the children.

To check that the Don’t-DrugDrive message had sunk in, the patrol stopped by the area again on the Thursday and, a short time later, they intercepted the same woman who again tested positive for methamphetamines.

Existing legislation does not allow for the immediate suspension of a driver’s licence, or the impounding of a vehicle under these circumstances. However, police say they expect the woman’s licence to be suspended for a minimum of six months upon confirmation of the laboratory results.

Police say the Frankston-Mornington Peninsula Shire council areas have one of the highest drug-driving detection rates in the state. “If you are drug driving, it’s not a matter of if you’ll be detected, it’s a matter of when,” they said. “Don't take the risk of having a collision or losing your licence.”

ren Paxton, of Frankston CIU, said a male security guard attempting to eject the men and a woman was knocked out and stomped on the head while he was on the ground.

A second security guard was also allegedly assaulted.

The guards were taken to Frankston Hospital: one with a broken jaw, cuts and swelling, the other with a broken nose, cuts and swelling.

Detective Paxton said three men, aged 26, 23 and 18, were arrested at a Carrum Downs house, Wednesday 19 September. They were charged with affray, intentionally and recklessly causing injury, assault in company and assault by kicking.

They have been bailed to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court in January.

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A 34-YEAR-OLD Somerville woman who tested positive to methamphetamines while driving her three young children to school on Tuesday morning 18 September had to leave the car and walk her children to school.

Suspecting that the message “might not have sunk in”, Somerville Highway Patrol police sat off

SOMERVILLE Highway Patrol members and Frankston Council staff worked together last week to nab the rider of a monkey bike seen riding in the Seaford Wetlands.

The riders are unwelcome because

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7 – 11 OCTOBER 2018 Frankston and Carrum Upcoming road closures To allow for final road surfacing and line-marking works, the Skye/Overton Road intersection will be closed from 7pm Sunday 7 October until 6am Thursday 11 October. Traffic detours will be in place during this time.

During this time, the 833 bus stops along Dandenong Road East will not be in operation and 833 bus services will detour via Skye Road, McMahons Road and Beach Street.

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Local traders will be open so please support businesses in the area.

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they cause damage to the wetlands and equipment, with a ranger on-site at the time repairing 13 locks suspected to have been broken by the riders.

Police monitoring the Seaford North Primary School speed zone in nearby Airlie Grove, saw a monkey bike coming from the wetlands which failed to stop for them as directed, Thursday 20 September. They and the council officer followed the rider to a nearby house and found the bike hidden in a garage with the engine still warm. It was towed away and will be crushed if the $800 release fee is not paid.

Parents picking up their children, and the school principal, were reportedly pleased with the police’s efforts. However, the rider’s mother was said to be less pleased with her son and his mates.

two motorbikes were recovered during a police raid on a Seaford house, Friday 21 September. An old Australia Post-type Honda motorbike was among the items.

A 29-year-old Seaford man has been bailed to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court on numerous charges, including burglary, theft, theft of-and-from motor vehicles, and handling stolen goods at a later date.

Anyone missing a “postie” bike should call Senior Constable Caddy, Southern Metro Crime Team, on 9767 7440.

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FIVE residents of a house in Frankston were awoken by a smoke alarm as flames from an outdoor fire pit spread to the rear bedrooms, 5.30am, Sunday 23 September. Frankston CFA crews put out the fire which started on the rear deck of the house in McMahons Road. Those at home included the mother, 46, and children aged 12-16.

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Search for owners THE owner of an “item of value” left among clothing in a black plastic bag in a donation bin at a Somerville charity store, Monday 17 September, is being sought by police. They are asked to call the property officer at Hastings police station 5970 7800.

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A MAN was under guard at Frankston Hospital last week after being bitten by a police dog, 1.50pm, Thursday 20 September. The 27-yearold, of no fixed address, was arrested when police cordoned off an area near the corner of Jacana and Leonard streets, Frankston, in a two-and-a-half hour hunt for an alleged house breaker. He had not been charged last week.

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SOMERVILLE Highway Patrol members in an unmarked car surprised the rider of an unregistered motorbike with false paper plates on Karingal Drive, Frankston, Thursday 20 September.

The 42-year-old man, of Frankston, was found to be unlicensed and later tested positive to both methamphetamine and cannabis.

The bike was impounded and the rider is expected to be summonsed to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court on multiple traffic charges at a later date.

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Treehouse illustrator’s ground level classes

Illustrator and children’s author Terry Denton stepped out as the new patron of environment group BERG Mt Martha last week to teach youngsters aspects of the art of drawing.

On a crisp, autumn day, in a marquee at the old campground at Balcombe Estuary, the illustrator of the Treehouse series of books had the children thinking about the estuary’s birds and animals before committing them to paper.

The old master conducted two 45-minute workshops – one in the morning and one in the afternoon - for children aged seven to 14.

Before and after each workshop, Denton signed copies of the children’s

Treehouse books.

In the workshops, Denton showed why he was king of the kids as he had the children spellbound, teaching them the little tricks of his trade.

Sometimes it was difficult to know who was having the most fun.

Outside the marquee, parents chatted to BERG MM helpers and sipped tea or coffee provided by the environment group.

At the end of each session, the budding artists displayed their efforts to their proud parents.

And after the first session, there was time for a group photo with the artist taking centre stage.

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Community groups granted funds ISAACS MP Mark Dreyfus has recommended a total of $150,000 in grants for local community groups in the latest round of the Stronger Communities Program.

This small grants program enables local community groups to purchase equipment or build local infrastructure on a matched funding basis.

“I was very pleased to recommend funding for these 20 local organisations. All of these projects will be of high value to our community,” Mr Dreyfus said.

“There is great diversity in the Isaacs community and that has shone through here, with grants recommended for sporting clubs, community centres, men’s sheds and pre-schools, to name just a few.

I congratulate these groups and wish them the very best in their projects.”

Mr Dreyfus recommended 20 grants for approval by the Department of Business, including $18,000 for Mordialloc-Braeside Junior Football Club, $18,000 for Parkdale Cricket Club the new Gerry Green Reserve pavilion, and $16,000 for Cheltenham Youth Club for a new IT system.

Aspendale Scout Group, Carrum Downs Football Club, Mordialloc Neighbourhood House, Hawthorn Kingston Cricket Club, and Dingley Men’s Shed, Chelsea Little Athletics, and Chelsea Heights Community Centre were also among those recommended for grants of over $5000.

Estuary idol:Illustrator Terry Denton, above, poses with children attending his morning art workshop at Balcombe Estuary. And right, Terry Denton makes a point at his BERG Mt Martha workshop.

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Talks call as brew plans put on hold Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au Plans for a microbrewery in green wedge-zoned land at Moorooduc include car parking for 28 vehicles, an additional dwelling as well as growing hops for the beer that would be brewed and sold on site.

Mornington Peninsula Shire’s planning services committee last week deferred making a decision on a permit for the brewery despite officers recommending that a permit be refused.

Council officers recommended the permit be refused but Cr David Gill said councillors decided a deferral would allow “interested parties to en-

gage in a discussion to see if all aspects and ramifications of the permit application had been fleshed out” so an agreement could be reached before a decision was made by council of the Victorian Civil Administrative Tribunal.

Under the permit application beermaking and selling is proposed on the 34 hectares of grazing land at the corner of Graydens and Stumpy Gully roads next to the Mornington Peninsula Cricket Association’s R M Hooper Oval.

While most of the land would be retained for grazing, the microbrewery proponents say 1.7 hectares would be used to grow hops and 6.4hectares

for barley. Councillors on the planning services committee were told that “preliminary investigation suggests [the] applicant has way overestimated the potential yields of barley”.

The shire’s “rural business officer”, in a report, estimated 12.8 tonnes of barley may be produced on the 6.4 hectares when 116.5 tonnes would be needed to make 233,000 litres of beer, which was stated to be two thirds of the microbrewery’s output.

The report by strategic projects senior planner Hugh Pierce, said the proposed microbrewery was dependent on the establishment of a relationship with agricultural produce to be grown on the site.

“Whilst the proposal does indicate some link between the land and the microbrewery, the level of information provided detailing how this will be undertaken (from an operational and manufacturing perspective) and the timeframes for both agricultural production of the key ingredients and the commencement of brewing operations are lacking,” the report to the committee’s 17 September meeting stated.

“Therefore, there is an inability to be assured that the critical relationship between the land and industry is acceptable. The commercial element (i.e. the sale and consumption component) of the proposal also raises concerns regarding both its appropriateness within the

context of this green wedge land, and whether sale and consumption will be truly ancillary, or grow to become the more dominant use of the land over time.

“Whilst the microbrewery is proposed to produce beer with key ingredients sourced from the land, the sale and consumption area alone is considered a large-scale proposal in the green wedge … The onsite sale and consumption of liquor for up to 40 patrons will have detrimental implications for the existing rural amenity of the area.”

Mr Pierce said if the microbrewery was “not supported” the shire could be left with two dwellings on the site “which is prohibited within the green wedge Zone”.

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Slipway is shipshape A DIVER surveyed and repaired the well-worn slipway at Mornington Yacht Club last week to ensure it was capable of carrying heavy yachts.

A relieved Commodore Bret Levenspiel said Thursday 27 September that the diver “did a hell of a lot of work” on the ageing timbers and

supports before giving the slipway the ‘all clear’.

Members were told earlier this month that the slipway pilings had deteriorated due to naval shipworm and that the crossheads and rails were “compromised”. Some of the clamps were loose and that acrow props used to secure the slipway

during the last slipping day had dislodged.

There is some urgency in getting the slipway shipshape as skippers will want their boats in the water by the club’s opening day, Sunday 21 October.

Commodore Levenspiel said members were “looking for a good

Australia’s favourite singers…together at last SILVIE Paladino and David Hobson are seen together when they appear on Carols by Candlelight each year but are seldom seen performing in their own show together. They will perform classical hits from musicals theatre and their stellar careers at Frankston Arts Centre on Saturday 13 October, 2pm and 7.30pm.

Silvie has performed throughout Australia, Asia and London’s West End. Her first theatrical role was Eponine in the Australasian tour of Les Misérables. She was then invited to perform the same role in the London production. Her other performances include lead roles inCats, Miss Saigon, Mamma Mia!, The King & I, Chess, Passion and Jerry’s Girls.

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Slip sliding away: The Mornington Yacht Club slipway has been given the all clear after a safety check. Picture: Yanni

operatic and recording artists. David made his name with Opera Australia in his award-winning performance of Rodolfo in La Bohème directed

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weather window” to slip their boats last weekend and next.

“The highest priority is to have our fleet return to the water timely and safely,” he said.

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Occupational Therapy Week – 21st – 27th October ST John of God Frankston Rehabilitation Hospital employ twelve Occupational Therapy caregivers for their 60-bed Rehabilitation Hospital which includes a very busy Outpatient Department.

Occupational Therapists (OT’s) focus on returning patients to their occupation and activities which make their lives meaningful. The hospital OTs work closely with patients to assist them in gaining independence with self-care and domestic tasks.

They can also assist to modify the environment or prescribe equipment to enable patients to safely return home by conducting a home visit together with the patient.

The hospitals Occupational Therapy Department also host students from Victorian Universities and currently have six OT students involved in clinical, project or research placements at the hospital.

Interestingly, five of the six students are international students, highlighting the diversity and potential global impact of the hospital.

The Occupational Therapy team offer the following services: • Assisting patients in regaining or enhancing their daily lives following a deterioration in function or following surgery or medical diagnosis • Assessing or modifying a patient’s home and community environment to improve safety and independence.

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in the use of adaptive equipment to assist function.

• Driver assessments • Specialist interventions in various health conditions including surgical, neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s as well as mental health.

• Assessments of daily living Recently, their Occupational Therapy Manager, Louise Slater, attended the World Federation of Occupational Therapy Conference in Cape Town, South Africa. The theme of the conference was “Connected in Diversity: Positioned for Impact”.

Louise said “It was exciting to see delegates from over 100 countries represented at the conference”. She was pleased to acknowledge that work practices at St John of God Frankston Rehabilitation Hospital are in-line with clinical work across the world. “For example, our hospital is a research site for a project regarding the assessment and treatment of sensory loss after a stroke - called SENSe”.

For more information about St John of God Frankston Rehabilitation Hospital’s occupational therapy and other services, please call 9788 3333.

Referrals: Outpatient referrals can be sent to: St John of God Frankston Rehabilitation Hospital 255-265 Cranbourne Road, Frankston 3199.

Fax: (03) 9788 3280 Inpatient referrals can be sent to: Fax: (03) 9788 3304

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The nature of student art EMERGING artists at Chisholm Institute, Frankston are showing off their talents and their works by mounting an exhibition at Frankston Arts Centre.

The exhibition, called Drawing on Nature, features the work of eight artists who are completing their Advanced Diploma in Visual Arts - Fine Art

at the institute.

It includes painting, sculpture, photography and crafted work with more than 60 exhibits of eight artists on display.

The students organised the exhibition themselves, with support from the arts centre.

Exhibits will be on display in the Upper Curved

Wall space from 11 October until 5 January. Entry is free.

Artist and Chisholm Institute lecturer Philip Faulks will open the exhibition on 11 October.

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PETER Caty’s composite photograph, Indifference, is one of the exhibits in the Drawing on Nature at Frankston Arts Centre.

Experienced guest at Rotary event THE Peninsula Rotary Club 2.0 will be hosting an evening with guest Les Twentyman, who will be promoting the cause of volunteering.

Mr Twentyman has been a long time advocate for helping the homeless, and brings with him over a quarter of a century of experience as a community welfare worker.

The speaking event will take place at 7pm on Tuesday 16 October.

Mr Twentyman will be selling copies of his new book at the event

Mens’ health highlighted A FORUM to highlight mens’ health issues will take place at the Frankston North Community Centre.

This month’s forum will be devoted to addressing the addictions that men suffer from.

James Harding, founder of ‘Hard Cuddles’ will be the guest at the event.

The night will commence at 6pm and finish at 8pm. Call Bill Graham at 9786 2710 for more information.

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Bridging the Bonbeach to Carrum gap Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au THE Station Street bridge connecting Bonbeach and Carrum has been opened to the public.

Premier Daniel Andrew visited Carrum MP Sonya Kilkenny on 22 September to officially signal the completion of the project, which began in March of this year.

The bridge runs over Patterson River, and is replacing the pedestrian bridge that used to stand in its place. The new bridge is open for cars to make their way across along Station Street.

Construction of the bridge began when an 18.5 metre barge was towed in from Queenscliff. A 250 tonne crane was placed on the barge, and has been used for everything from the initial piling work to lifting the final beams onto the bridge.

“The Station Street bridge will transform the way locals move around Carrum. The new bridge has two lanes for local traffic open now, with a dedicated bike lane and a shared walking and cycling path opening later in the year.

Construction and landscaping will continue until early 2019,” Carrum MP Sonya Kilkenny said.

“The bridge is part of the $588 million project which includes three level crossing removals, the revitalisation

of Carrum village, and a new beach promenade which will ensure a safer connection for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians making short local trips safer and easier.

“The new Station Street road bridge will provide a safer and more direct connection for locals between Bonbeach and Carrum. The bridge will

slash travel times every day for thousands of people and will mean locals won’t have to negotiate four level crossings every day.

“The Bonbeach and Carrum communities have been asking for this bridge for decades. I am just so proud to be their local representative and a member of this government that is deliver-

ing for them and helping to make their lives better and safer.”

The new Station Street road bridge will be named by the community, with entries accepted at your.levelcrossings. vic.gov.au/bridge-naming before 5 October.

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Raising funds: Friends of Patterson Lakes’ Jackie Smith are helping raise money for her medical treatments.

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Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au A FUNDRAISING event will be held on 20 October to raise money for Patterson Lakes resident Jackie Smith to help with her treatment for bowel cancer.

Ms Smith was diagnosed with bowel cancer a year ago, and has since struggled through lengthy chemotherapy and radiation treatments with little progress made.

Her health has taken another bad turn lately, when her donated kidney began failing due to the radiation therapy she was being put through.

To help her raise the money needed for the next step of her treatment, immunotherapy, her friends have organised an event to raise funds and awareness for her condition and organ donation.

“What was happening was Jackie’s donated kidney was failing. They said

they thought her kidney was going, so we’ll need to start looking for a kidney donor. One of the girls in our friendship group said they would do the tests to find out if she could pass on their kidney. They went through the testing and it looked like it’d be a smooth process, she was a viable donor. Then Jackie had some complications, she was a bit sore, and as all of that was happening they discovered she had a rare type of bowel cancer,” said Ms Smith’s friend Dominique Aprea.

“She went through some chemotherapy and radiation last year, they thought they had it all. They had a scan and realised they saw something miniscule. They went into the biopsy and found it was still cancer. They realised it was spreading to other areas of the body as well. That’s where we’re at.”

To help raise upwards of $60,000 towards her treatment, her friends have organised the ‘Have a Crack for Jac’ trivia night at Frankston Football Club.

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port blows Jackie away, she can’t get her head around it. Any support is overwhelming, and we’re so incredibly grateful and generous of everyone that’s helping. She can’t believe that strangers and friends of friends are all donating and volunteering and helping in any way they can so she can have life saving treatment,” Ms Aprea said.

“Donations, sponsors, and volunteers on the evening would be fantastic. Anything and everything would be greatly received and appreciated, and it all goes towards raising money for Jackie.”

Tickets for the event can be purchased by emailing haveacrackforjac@gmail.com or calling Dominique Aprea at 0402 752 404 A crowdfunding page, which has already raised in excess of $10,000, has been set up at gofundme.com/have-acrack-for-jac

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Friday 26 April, 10.30am & 1.30pm

Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald

beautifully sung production that will feature hit songs and scene highlights from Gilbert & Sullivan musicals.

The Syncopators along with Yvette Johansson will be paying tribute to jazz greats Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald. Hook Turn Orchestra featuring TV star Alinta Chidzey will

bring the jazz classics from the silver screen to the stage. You’re My World: The Cilla Black Story will finish off the season along with the very popular Christmas in June lunch.

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Celebrating seniors

Free hearing test for seniors DURING the Seniors Festival Nepean Hearing is offering free hearing tests for seniors.

The number of Australians who are hearing impaired is increasing because of: n the Ageing Population –we are living longer n excessive Noise - in the workplace and high level music Hearing loss is often described as the

‘invisible disability’. People often wait for 5-10 years before they seek help.

Hearing loss may also be a contributing factor in the speed of onset of dementia. The degree of loss is also correlated to the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. It is important to know about your hearing.

Many people ignore the signs of hearing loss, which include turning the TV or stereo up so loud that others complain, frequently needing to ask

others to repeat themselves and not being able to hear properly on the telephone. Constant ringing is also another warning sign of hearing loss.

As technology advances, many people with hearing loss benefit from hearing aids. These innovations have made a positive difference in the way they can communicate and enjoy their lives.

Nepean Hearing is an independently

owned clinic and the audiologists are University of Melbourne trained.

For hearing screenings our main office is located across the road from Frankston Hospital at 13 Hastings Road, Frankston, phone: 9783 7520.

We are also located at: 171 Camms Rd Cranbourne, phone: 5966 1117, and Hastings Community Health, 185 High Street Hastings, phone: 97837520.

EACH October we celebrate the outstanding contributions older residents make to our communities.

The 2018 Seniors Festival is a great opportunity for older people and their friends and families to get out and about, meet people, try new activities and have fun at a wide variety of free or low-cost, high-quality events right in their own, beautiful backyard.

Many organisations and wonderful volunteers work hard to contribute to this program of events. The peninsula is host to many and this year the program has been grouped into event categories including Seniors club events, events at the library, Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery, The Briars and leisure centres, health events, physical activity events, and arts and cultural events.

Free programs are available from shire offices, libraries, leisure centres and lots of other locations across the peninsula.

This 2018 Mornington Peninsula Seniors Festival is part of the Victorian Seniors Festival, which runs through the month of October and is a state wide Victorian Government initiative.

There is free public transport for Seniors Card holders. www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au

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Helping to maintain an independent life WESTERNPORT Mobility have long specialised in the sale and repair of mobility scooters and home mobility products, and have now introduced a whole new range of living aids. Proof that a good business is constantly growing and keeping with the times, Westernport Mobility have expanded into health care products in the home.

Owner Ray Percival says it’s part of providing a wider service to the community.“We now have lift chairs which are ideal for when people have had operations like hip replacements. They might need a lift chair temporarily after surgery, or they might need one full time in their home,” says Ray. “At Westernport Mobility, you can either hire or buy depending on your needs.”

Another part of the new range is products to help those with rheumatism.“We have jar and bottle openers, and other home aids like special cutlery for those with arthritis, that help people maintain an independent life,” says Ray. At Westernport Mobility, it’s all about supplying products that make it easier for everyday living.

You can buy or hire most products, including mobility scooters, beds, lift chairs, walking aids, and living aids.

“Since opening the new store in Hastings we have been able to expand and improve our range for the community,” says Ray. Westernport Mobility has qualified

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service technicians to provide clients with prompt and expert repairs and service.

With its number one commitment to customer service, Westernport Mobility offer home demonstrations of products as well.

Westernport Mobility is at Shop 7, 28 Victoria Street, Hastings.

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BAYSIDE SHOES has been servicing the Mornington Peninsula community for over 30 years from infants to the mature aged with a range of comfortable and affordable foot solutions whatever your shoe size or current foot condition. Pure Comfort is what Bayside has focused its “foot solutions” business on for the past ten years to ensure quality foot comfort and support with a fashionable look.

In collaboration with two young Australian shoe designers, Glen and Dale Clarke we are pleased to offer a new Spring range of Pure Comfort orthotically designed shoes that give comfortable foot support with an elegant look.

The new Pure Comfort Arctic , Aria , Arista and Safia range offer a shoe for all seasons with open and closed toe options, flexibility in foot width and a shoe size range from 36 to 44 for women.

The Pure Comfort range complements our extensive range of shoes, sandals and boots where you need excellent foot support or to

insert your customized orthotic into a shoe for work, play or that special occasion.

Bayside also has a wide range of quality leather mens shoes from Brazil, Denmark, Germany, Italy, Spain and Portugal that offer outstanding comfort with a leather suppleness that makes your feet like they are in comfortable slippers from sizes 5 to 17.

The Spanish CeliaRuiz range of Antibacterial bamboo slippers brings a new dimension to comfort and foot support in slippers for men and women with the benefit that you can throw them into your washing machine to clean them.

Bayside Shoes offers a shoe fitting service as well as a Seniors Discount and has a wheel chair ramp access with Free Parking near the front of the store Bayside Shoes is located at 103 Railway Parade, Seaford on the corner of Clovelly Parade and can be contacted on 03 9785 1887 if you need further information.

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Live happy at St John’s Village – “The perfect place to live” “FOUR years ago, Harry and I made a life-changing decision to leave our comfortable family home in the midst of an acre of tranquil gardens and enter a Retirement Village. After much reflection, we decided on St. John’s Village in Somerville, which offered all the facilities we desired.

Adjacent to good medical and shopping centres, and set on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula, with ready access to family members in suburban Melbourne, it was the perfect place to begin our new life.

The transition to our well-designed new home at St. John’s has been beyond our dreams. It’s a wonderful feeling to continue our association with activities within the Mornington Peninsula Shire, and also be part of any of the groups St. John’s offers; art, computer, bible studies, knitting, drama, exercise, bowls and the list goes on!

Friendship, care and warmth surround us here – and every day we give thanks.”

Valda Cole OAM “My husband and I came to St John’s Retirement Village in Somerville in December 2004 after looking through a number of other villages.

We are very happy here and have found that one of the great things about St John’s is the friendly atmosphere and the fact that there are lovely areas throughout the Village with beautiful trees and gardens. So many villages are so built up that there are very few open spaces.

The shops are quite close and we have a Village bus which caters for

those of us no longer driving. We enjoy going on trips and outings and, of course, there are lots of groups and activities in which we can choose to be involved or not, but we are never bored!”

Joan Rowney St. John’s Retirement Village has been improving the lifestyles of retirees on the Mornington Peninsula for over thirty-five years. From single bedroom units, right through to large two bedroom units with study and attached lock up garage, we will have the unit to suit you, or if you require a little extra assistance, we have single and double serviced apartments.

If you’re ready to start your future in style, make new friends and enjoy life, come along to St John’s Village Open Day, Saturday 13 October or phone 5977- 6955 to make an appointment to visit St. John’s Village.

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For more than 35 years, St. John’s Retirement Village has been providing affordable high quality accommodation for independent retirees, as well as serviced apartments for those who require a little extra care.

Open Day Saturday 13th October Unit Inspections, Market Stalls, Displays, Food & Much More

10am to 2.30pm

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Fun at Village Baxter COME and join the fun at the Village Baxter Fete and Open Day on Saturday 13th October starting from 9an until 1pm.

The whole family will enjoy the animal farm, face painting, jumping castle, SES & CFA displays.

As you walk around we have Alex Jozsa, Peter Stanley & Dave Ashby (Grumpy Brothers) and Mt Erin College Music Dept entertaining the crowds.

Come and taste our delicious food including homemade cakes and Devonshire Teas, plus there will be plenty of activities such as trash

& treasure, line dancing, pottery, arts & crafts, second hand books and lawn bowls exhibition.

There’ll be a program and map available on the day.

Bring back those memories of days long gone with the classic car and motorcycles display, featuring a grand parade at 12pm.

Village units and facilities will also be open for inspection.

Village Baxter Retirement Village is located at 8 Robinsons Rd, Frankston South.

Phone 5971 1349.

Join in the celebrations

The Victorian Seniors Festival is back this October and the Mornington Peninsula is the place to be!

The festival experience is all about getting out and about in your local community and beyond. Join in the celebrations right across the Peninsula with a great range of free or low-cost events and activities specially designed for older Victorians and their families and friends.

Some of the events happening across the Peninsula include: • Camp Manyung Get Active Expo • Greek Parea lunch • Hastings U3A Arts & Craft Show • Yack and Yarn at Our Library • 5-hole come and try golf morning at Mount Martha Public Golf Course • Garden Party Croquet • Lots of delicious high teas and much more!

Join us for a special film screening of the

2018 Oscar Winner for Best Foreign Language Film, A Fantastic Woman at Rosebud Cinemas on Friday 26 October.

The film raises important awareness, inclusion and support for the older LGBTI community and will be followed by high tea.

With so much on offer, you’re sure to find something of interest!

Grab a program of events from your local Shire office, library, leisure centre or download a program online at: mornpen.vic.gov.au/ seniorsfestival A few minor amendments to the original program: • Senior Citizens Clubs – pg 3 Mount Martha We want you New date: Thursday 25 Oct • Arts & Culture & Educational Events – pg 9 Mornington Cemetery Pioneer Graves Walk Cost incorrectly listed as free, cost is $5

2018 Mornington Peninsula Seniors Festival

LGBTI movie screening Join us for a film about awareness, inclusion and support for the older LGBTI community, followed by high tea.

A Fantastic Woman 2018 Oscar Winner for Best Foreign Language Film

“A good portrait of a transgender woman who must deal with all the hate and intolerance from society.”

Friday 26 October, 12 – 4pm Rosebud Cinema, Rosebud Parade Movie starts at 12.15pm, followed by high tea at approximately 2pm.

RSVP by Friday 19 October to: 5950 1617 positiveageing@mornpen.vic.gov.au To see what events are on offer, visit mornpen.vic.gov.au/seniorsfestival seniorsonline.vic.gov.au

Cakes, Art/Craft, Plants, Pottery, Second-hand books, Old Artefacts Display, Delicious Food, Trash & Treasure, Devonshire Teas, Line Dancing, Lawn Bowls Exhibition

Proudly presenting Alex Jozsa, Peter Stanley & Dave Ashby (Grumpy Brothers) and Mt Erin College Music Dept The whole family will enjoy the Baby Animal Farm, Face Painting, Jumping Castle, S.E.S & C.F.A Displays and other activities for the children

Bring back those memories of days long gone a must see is the Classic Car & Classic Motor Cycle Display. ..... Featuring a Grand Parade commencing at 12.00pm Village Baxter - Retirement Village Living in a Caring Community

8 Robinsons Road, Frankston South, Vic 3199 - Telephone: 5971 1349 Programme and Map available on the day

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Personalised everyday resort living Mountain View Leongatha is a boutique lifestyle retirement village. It will only have 45 villas on completion and is very unique compared to the many larger villages that exist. It is for this reason that many have made the move into this exclusive community.

A lifestyle village for the active retiree or semi-retired who embraces life.

Currently, Mountain View Leongatha has 43 residents occupying 26 villas.

Mountain View Leongatha offers resort living everyday with the Community Centre operational right from the start which in turn has brought new residents in sooner rather than later. Family and friends are often seen using the saltchlorinated pool, bowling green, lounge/dining and games areas – it really is the hub of many activities. It is also a pet friendly village.

Much thought was given to the interior design of the Villas which include 24 hour emergency call systems, contemporary kitchens, stylish living areas, spacious bathrooms and comfortable bedrooms and parking spaces or garages. The focus of building the villas was to enhance your lifestyle, security and freedom.

Mountain View Leongatha helps people personalise their retirement, offering two financial options to suit your budget. The money saved when buying in at a lower price

because we are regional, allows residents the opportunity to invest their savings and fund their lifestyle.

We can provide assistance to help you understand the legal, financial and service aspects when considering the benefits of a lifestyle change and answer any queries you may have regarding retirement living.

Mountain View Leongatha is a lifestyle investment. We have had many residents move from the likes of Merimbula, Mount Martha, Bendigo, Lilydale & Pakenham.

Many have chosen Leongatha as their new address because they know what South Gippsland has to offer – they may have holidayed here in the past or have just decided to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city yet not be too far to return to Melbourne for day trips. Many have decided on the sea-change, tree-change and me-change.

Leongatha township is a lovely country town with a range of facilities and great local hospital which recently had a $30m redevelopment. Many great day trips are available within the Gippsland area and Melbourne is very accessible if the city beckons.

Travel seems to be high on the list of things to do. Only a 30 minute trip from Leongatha and you will be on the coast with Wilsons Promontory National Park and Philip Island is not too far to also explore. So the choice is yours, either sea-change or treechange all in one.

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Welcome morning tea for new residents Call now on 1300 306 255 to make With only 9 Villas remaining we an appointment or check out our suggest that you consider us soon website as the option to purchase will be www.mountainviewleongatha.com.au reducing day by day due to this being and view the villas and village. a smaller boutique lifestyle village.

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Affordable legal advice DENISE Dwyer Lawyers is a well-respected, Frankston and Mornington Peninsula based legal practice and are a major provider of legal services in the Frankston area and surrounding suburbs and have been for many years.

They are proud of their reputation for being a genuinely caring group of lawyers.

They have an extensive knowledge and understanding of all aspects of Family Law and are committed to providing professional, timely and affordable legal advice and service.

They also provide advice and prepare Wills and Powers of Attorney (Financial) at a very affordable fixed rate. Plus, they commonly practice in the areas of Probate (Deceased Estates), Will or Estate Disputes.

The team are passionate about the work that they do and are committed to achieving practical and effective outcomes for all their clients.

Denise Dwyer Lawyers are located at 379 Nepean Hwy, Frankston or phone 9781 4612

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A village for the active and young at heart Blue Gum Lifestyle Village is a lifestyle village for the over 50’s and the active and young at heart.

Situated in the Beaconsfield area, Blue Gum Lifestyle Village offers independent living in a relaxed, safe and secure community environment that allows you to enjoy the comfort of your low maintenance lifestyle.

Blue Gum Lifestyle Village is a community focussed and affordable retirement living solution, allowing retirees to downsize their home and upsize their lifestyle. Our community is pet friendly too.

Conveniently located within 10 minutes’ drive to major shopping centres, doctors, dentists, restaurants and cafes. There is a bus stop right at the front entry that will take you to the train station, Beaconsfield, Berwick or Pakenham. We are less than 1 hour into the city for your shopping needs or for all the sporting and musical events that Melbourne has to offer. So close, yet so far.

There are lovely gardens lining our sealed roads and we have a community garden, covered BBQ area and a wonderful, friendly atmosphere. For your security we have onsite managers and a security entrance gate.

We welcome all visitors to come and have a look around the village Monday – Fridays, weekends by appointment. Come see what Blue Gum Lifestyle Village has to offer.

NEW HOMES FOR SALE We have brand new home options available including one, two and three bed layouts and our ‘off the plan’ choices allow you to customise and add your own personal touches to your new home. For those that would like to move in straight away, we have a new two bedroom home underway which we expect to be finished by late November.

Features • Massive, extended 4 metre front deck, perfect for entertaining • Two carpeted bedrooms with built in robes and ceiling fans • Raked ceiling to living, dining and kitchen • Washing /dryer combination machine, fridge and microwave included • Reverse cycle air conditioning, insulated walls and ceiling • Gas cooktop, electric oven and storage • LED lighting and roller blinds throughout • Secure and low maintenance lifestyle • No stamp duty or council rates • Affordable weekly site rental, no entry or exit fees • Priced at $169,000, this home represents outstanding value and will not last long Please contact our Village Manager who can discuss your requirements on 03 9769 8201 or info@bluegumlv.com.au.

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We specialise in supply of a huge range of new and hire equipment

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We also provide products and service to a growing number of Funding Bodies including: Brotherhood of St Laurence, Care Connect, EACH, MiCare, Benetas, Baptcare and Southern Cross Care.

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FRANKSTON HISTORY DAY Celebrating what has made Frankston a great place to live

SATURDAY 6 OCTOBER FRANKSTON ARTS CENTRE

1 4 PM

Following on from the popular events held in previous years, council is once again hosting a Frankston History Day celebration!

Gold coin entry. Light refreshments provided.

Limited seating available on council’s Community Transport Bus. For more information or to book visit: frankston.vic.gov.au/HistoryDay2018

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Workshops and walks in an unexpected location SOUTHERN Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust (SMCT), manages nine cemeteries, including Springvale Botanical Cemetery (SBC), and is a non-profit, community-based organisation that is committed to caring for every member of our community throughout all of life’s stages.

Anyone who visits to take a tour or attend our free, informative workshops is surprised by how beautiful and special a place it is. The comments we hear most are usually centred around what an enjoyable and interesting time they’ve had, and that it is not at all what they expected to find in a cemetery.

SMCT Community Engagement Officer, Sunita Varlamos said, “If you haven’t been to Springvale Botanical Cemetery lately, you really must join a tour or a workshop, and be ready for something different! Not only is there a vast botanical parkland to explore, but people are impressed by our on-site Café, Vita et flores and the multitude of interesting historical facts, sights and topics on offer.”

During the Victorian Seniors Festival, a number of free workshops will be offered that are designed to help people think about their life, their stories and what matters to them.

We know that the more prepared we are when it comes to planning our life matters, the higher our peace of mind and comfort. “We have developed workshops that can help attendees to think about, plan, contemplate and create various aspects of their life journey so that their choices are documented and understood,” said Sunita.

Everyone is welcome to attend one, or all, of the workshops which are centered around the MYLifebook booklet. MYLifebook is a tool that helps people to put their affairs in order in a thoughtful way, that is personal to them. “Why not combine a workshop with a walk around the gardens or stop for coffee at Café Vita?” said Sunita, “or if you’d rather take it easy, we offer community groups or individuals, free bus tours with over a century of fascinating insights into Springvale Botanical Cemetery.”

Workshop details My Story: Our lives are a series of stories from which we create meaning and purpose, but sometimes it’s hard to get started with our own story. This workshop provides an opportunity to use our hearts and minds to consider the story of our lives and begin the experience of writing it in ways that are meaningful and personal.

My Traditions: Rituals and ceremonies are important and have many benefits for individuals, family and community. In a fast-paced world it is difficult to know how to create and sustain rituals that can mark our significant life events. This workshop highlights the value of rituals and how to create your own.

My Wishes: The more we can do to think about how we would like our lives celebrated, the more likely our family and friends can provide our final wishes. It’s important to think about this time, document it and get on with life. This workshop provides the knowledge and confidence to plan a funeral and final resting place for yourself or loved

one. It’s delivered in a sensitive and thoughtful way, so you can plan an occasion that is suited to your personality and style Here’s what recent attendees at our workshops had to say:

“The staff are friendly and supportive.”

“A good starting point for developing my story and what needs to be included to make it engaging.”

“A great info-packed introduction.”

“Well organised and planned, nonthreatening and informative.”

Bookings Book a workshop, or a tour, here: http://smct.org.au/workshops.

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It will only have 45 villas on completion and is very unique compared to the many larger villages that exist. It is for this reason that many have made the move into this exclusive community.

A lifestyle village for the active retiree or semi-retired who embraces life.

Currently, Mountain View Leongatha has 43 residents occupying 26 villas.

Mountain View Leongatha offers resort living everyday with the Community Centre operational right from the start which in turn has brought new residents in sooner rather than later. Family and friends are often seen using the salt-chlorinated pool, bowling green, lounge/dining and games areas – it really is the hub of many activities. It is also a pet friendly village.

Much thought was given to the interior design of the Villas which include 24 hour emergency call systems, contemporary kitchens, stylish living areas, spacious bathrooms and comfortable bedrooms and parking spaces or garages. The focus of building the villas was to enhance your lifestyle, security and freedom.

Mountain View Leongatha helps people personalise their retirement,

offering two financial options to suit your budget. The money saved when buying in at a lower price because we are regional, allows residents the opportunity to invest their savings and fund their lifestyle. We can provide assistance to help you understand the legal, financial and service aspects when considering the benefits of a lifestyle change and answer any queries you may have regarding retirement living.

Mountain View Leongatha is a lifestyle investment. We have had many residents move from the likes of Merimbula, Mount Martha, Bendigo, Lilydale & Pakenham. Many have chosen Leongatha as their new address because they know what South Gippsland has to offer – they may have holidayed here in the past or have just decided to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city yet not be too far to return to Melbourne for day trips. Many have decided on the seachange, tree-change and me-change.

Leongatha township is a lovely country town with a range of facilities and great local hospital which recently had a $30m redevelopment. Many great day trips are available within the Gippsland area and Melbourne is very accessible if the city beckons.

Travel seems to be high on the list of things to do. Only a 30 minute trip from Leongatha and you will be on

the coast with Wilsons Promontory National Park and Philip Island is not too far to also explore. So the choice is yours, either sea-change or treechange all in one.

With only 9 Villas remaining we suggest that you consider us soon as the option to purchase will be reducing day by day due to this being a smaller boutique lifestyle village.

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Greenways: More than bricks and mortar Greenways’ first village wedding and a reception to remember!

Ron recalls: “We were delighted to accept Lesley’s offer. The weekend was brilliant; a very memorable time for us as a couple and the village as a whole. Although the event is over, its effects continue to enhance the harmonious atmosphere which pervades our lovely home at Greenways. Thanks team”.

It’s a feeling shared by other residents. And the 2017 Greenways Village Survey and 2018 Independent National Resident Survey results show just that. Residents praised the staff for being respectful, trustworthy, caring, helpful, professional, quality focused and, importantly, understanding of the resident’s perspective.

As individuals, the staff are extremely caring and compassionate people, and bring that warmth to the Greenways community. They’ve cooked food for residents who are unwell. If transport is not available, they’ve volunteered to take residents to the doctors. And Lesley has regularly stepped in to run the village yoga and exercise classes (when the teacher has been unavailable) to ensure that residents do not miss out on their regular workout. To village residents, the team are not only support people but also trusted friends.

One resident put it best. “Lesley and the girls are a very sensitive people and have a great deal of empathy toward fellow human

beings. They’ll always go out of her way to assist where they can and if they feel the residents are happy and contented at Greenways, that’s all they could hope for”.

Fun is also an important ingredient at Greenways. The staff team enjoy organizing social events, activities and functions for residents. They love to see them happy and having a great time. It’s all hands on deck – whether it be putting together a Thai banquet, organizing a 1940/50s nostalgia evening, hosting Movie & Indian Nights, introducing Peter Stanley on Australia Day, or arranging Greenways Birthday celebration with magician Matt Hollywood – and it makes for great community spirit.

So enamoured are residents with the team that they have planned a thank-you function in November this year. Everyone is looking forward to a fantastic event!

When choosing a village, there are many factors to consider. Top class amenities, beautifully refurbished accommodation, security, wellmanicured grounds, handy location and affordability are all important (and are all on offer at Greenways).

Yet a trusted, caring and involved staff team who truly understand and meet resident needs is also imperative. And rare.

So come down to Greenways and meet the team. Talk to residents to see what all the fuss is about. It might be the village for you!

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At Greenways, the village staff team go above and beyond.

The team is led by Lesley Hemingway, the village’s much adored manager. Sandra Findlay looks after sales and new resident enquiries and Lee Monkhouse provides village office support. Roles aside, it is their can-do, friendly, caring, supportive and committed approach to village residents – above all else – that sets this team apart.

They care for the residents like family. Their dedication to that ‘family’ and fulfilling their every need – from having a genuine interest in their daily lives, to assisting with activities and services, and ensuring the village is in tip-top shape – is inspiring. And the residents love them for it!

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Health care that cares OUR patients matter to us at Atticus Health and we want you to feel that throughout each aspect of your experience, from how you feel walking through the door and being greeted at reception, to that relaxed feeling when you sit down with your doctor, who remembers your name and history, listens to your concerns, and helps you find an appropriate health care solution that suits your needs and lifestyle.

We want you to experience the Atticus Health passion, for health and wellbeing. Too many times, patients can feel like another number, rushed in and rushed out.

We genuinely care here at Atticus, and we want our patients to see and feel that.

There are patients that view a visit to the doctor as another time consuming errand on a to-do list, and there are patients that arrive early to their appointment to have a catch-up with the staff at reception.

Whatever a visit to the doctor means to you, we are here to ensure you are receiving a high quality standard of health care, alongside the genuine care we provide.

We love the catch-ups and we love those rushing in and rushing out. We are part of the local community and we are here to help you, to suit your needs and those of the community.

This mind-set made us want to provide more flexibility for our patients and our community, leading to the increase of our operating hours for our Hastings location, as no one should have to worry about not being able to see their doctor We are now open Monday to Friday, from 7am to 11pm, as well as Saturdays and Sundays from 8am to 8pm. Community health care is not a 9-5 weekday event that takes holidays. You can be sick and need health care at any time, through any point of the week and we want to be there to help.

It is our vision to assist in providing the local community with what really matters. So come visit us at Hastings, have a chat with our staff, get to know our doctors, take a walk around the flower beds, use the gym, play in the cubby house and experience what it means to be an Atticus patient.

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Forget relocating to a retirement village or downsizing when safe and easy access between floors is within your reach. A ResiLift allows you to keep moving in the place you feel most comfortable, while eliminating stress around stair navigation due to possible mobility issues.

The Residential Lift Company distributor, Erica Collins explains. “We believe it’s important people stay where they are surrounded by family, friends and familiar environs. Double-storey homes can present

problems as we grow older, that’s why it’s important to think ahead and prepare. You can remain active by minimising the chance of trips or falls and removing the worry of unforeseen events by installing a ResiLift. It’s your choice.”

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100 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK...

Weekly picture show to come to Frankston Compiled by Brodie Cowburn A PROPOSAL is on foot to in augurate a weekly picture show at Frankston.

The details are being worked out by the Frankston Progress Association and Major Conder, O.C. Langwarrin camp, and the proceeds are to be equally divided between the camp and the progress association. *** MRS Reynolds has been appointed agent, for the Royal Insurance Co. for Frankston district. *** OWING to the Rev E Tonkin taking the church anniversary services at Cheltenham on. Sunday next, the Rev C. Bridgborne will conduct both services in the Frankston Methodist Church.

He will also preach at Somerville in the afternoon. *** MR A L. McFarlane was the successful candidate in an examination recently held for the position of a junior clerk in the local branch of the State Savings bank, and commenced his duties on the 1st inst.

Mr McFarlane is to be congratulated upon his success.

Mr Reg. Coxall, his predecessor, who has enlisted for active service, goes into camp on 13th inst, but still retains his position as an officer of the bank. *** THE last of a series of euchre parties and dances under the auspices of the Frankston Wattle Club was held last week.

Mrs Lee gained the lady’s prize for

winning the greatest number of games during the tournament, with Mrs Thompson runner up.

The gents prize was annexed by Mr T. Thompson, with Mr G. Darcey as runner up.

Another series will commence next Thursday evening. *** ON Monday morning a fire occurred in a house on the Cranbourne road, owned by Mr Scarborough, senr, and occupied by Mr Goodwin and family.

The cause of the fire was the over heating of an incubator, and the occupant had a narrow escape.

Some of the furniture was saved, but the building was completely demolished. Neither the house or furniture were insured. *** WORD has been received from the defence authorities by Mr Alf. Jones that his son, Pte. W. J. Jones had been wounded in France, and admitted to hospital.

Later a private cable was received from Pte. Jones, stating that he is doing well. *** BUY War Loan bonds, and the world buys with you; hold back and you hold back alone.

A War Loan Bond is as mighty as the sword.

Tis better to have bought the smallest War Loan Bond than never to have bought at all. *** Repatriation Concert at Frankston.

THE first of a series of concerts held throughout this shire was held at Frankston on Monday evening.

There was a good attendance, the

chair being occupied by Cr Mason, who applogised tor the unavoidable absence of the president of the shire, Cr C Murray.

The platform was occupied by Lieutenant Bolton Warrant Officer David and Cr Oates A capital programme of songs was gone through, and the Langwarrin Band rendered good service in opening and closing the meeting with the National Anthem.

In his opening remarks the chairman explained that it had been published that Captain Bruce and Lieut Colonel Bolton would be present, but as they were engaged that evening in other parts of the electorate it was found impossible for them to be here, but the former gentleman fully intended to attend a meeting later on.

Song and encore - Drum Major Scarfe.

Lieutenant Bolton was sure that they felt joyful that evening in looking at the general aspect of the war but we must not forget that we must keep on going till we push the Hun to Berlin.

We have been up against it for four years, but now we have turned and it remains to be seen if Germany can withstand the Allies, as they have done.

He doubted it.

We still want men, not so much boys of 18 to 21 but mature men plenty of whom may yet be seen frequently on race courses and football grounds.

He had heard it said reinforcements are not necessary, but the men that ought to know, are those that are here.

If reinforcements had been kept

up many of those who took part in the first engagements would be alive today.

On the 17th of next month the Government has decided to give voluntary recruiting the last chance. They have instituted the voluntary ballot system.

Without your support it will be a failure, but with it a success In Frankston sub-division there are 1043 eligible men, and the annual quota is 7 men a month and it ought not be difficult to get that number.

He said the system was giving each one a sporting chance and appealed to those present to take that chance for the sake of those brave lads who are there.

It was a unique opportunity for every one first to find his own soul and then prove himself a man. (applause).

Sergeant Widburn—Song and several encores.

A collection was then taken up in the hall to defray expenses which resulted in £2 15s.

Sergeant Lane—Song and encore.

Warrant Officer David then gave stirring address on the object of the meeting - to gain recruits, and also on the splendid work achieved by the Red Cross women in the years that have passed.

It was not possible to convey the real appreciation of the Australian lads for the good things sent them.

Those that had been prisoners of war and been released had stated that had it not been for the goods sent by the Red Cross workers they would have died.

He vividly pictured a hospital ward there he had been in 1915, when the

Xmas Billies had been distributed to the sick and wounded and likened it to of the delight of children reviewing it their gifts on a Xmas morning.

He appealed to those who perhaps were not eligible themselves yet know some that were to try and persuade them to go and do his bit.

The Union Jack stands for the symbol of the nation.

To those who were unable to go he urged to support the war loan.

By doing so they would be doing their bit to help the boys at the front.

The Tank would be along on the 8th when all would have an opportunity of contributing.

He concluded by passing an enconium on the boys at the front for their unfailing good humor and utter fearlessness.

Mr L. Payne—Song and encore.

The chairman said he felt that no one present would regret attending the meeting and if there were any elegible men present they would be constrained to go and do their bit.

Cr Oates in proposing a vote of thanks to the speakers and singers spoke on the necessity of raising our proportion of the required quota and urged those that intended to do so to state that it was to be credited to the Shire of Frankston and Hastings so as to entitle us to the credit of it.

The vote was carried by acclamation.

Lieutenant Bolton moved a vote of thanks to the chairman and the proceedings terminated with the National Anthem by the band. *** From the pages of the Mornington Standard, 5 October 1918

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COMMUNITY COMMUNITY EVENTS EVENTS CALENDAR CALENDER Sponsored by Carrum Downs/Marriott Waters Community Bank® Branch Sequence with a group of people. Happy to teach new players. For details call Alan on 0429 429 296 Peninsula Transport Assist needs Volunteer Drivers.

Do you have time, like driving and want to contribute to your community? Induction costs are covered and drivers are reimbursed from pick-up to return locations. For details call the P.T.A. Office on 03 9708 8241 or email – peninsulatransportassist@gmail.com P.T.A. also needs drivers for 12 and 24 seater buses.

Better Breathers Respiratory Support Group Every 4th Monday of the month Better Breathers support group meet in the meeting room at the Mornington Information Centre, cnr Elizabeth and Main Sts from 2.00 to 4.00pm. We offer education and support for patients and carers coping with chronic lung disease with the aim of leading an improved quality of life.

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OCTOBER Polio Have you or do you know anyone who had polio or is now experiencing after effects of polio? Please come to our support group meeting held at 11am on the second Saturday of each month at the Information Centre, Main St, Mornington. Enquiries: 5981 2540 Frankston Prostate Support Group The support group meets on the last Thursday of each month at 10am in the King Close Community Hall in Frankston North. Men with prostate health issues and their partners are invited to attend the support group for discussion on prostate health issues and some friendly banter. Details: 0407817996 (Gordon) Epilepsy Support Group Meet every 2nd Saturday at St Francis Xavier Parish, 60 Davey St, Frankston from 1pm – 3pm. Further details phone Sue 0407 509 519 or Cris 0437 386 867 Al-Anon Family Groups If your loved one drinks too much and you don’t know where to turn, Al-Anon Family Groups can help!

Confidential meetings are held in Chelsea every Tues.

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Mornington Community Garden Open Day Saturday 20 Oct, 10am – 4pm Pine Reserve, Mitchell St. Mornington $2.00 entry, under 16 free.Seeds sales, seedlings, plants (vegetables, herbs, flowers, succulents), 2nd hand books & DVD sales, morning and afternoon teas & sausage sizzle. A giant raffle, choir singing, displays from local schools and the Men’s Shed, face painting & other activities for children.

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Confessions of a Sporting Dud

simply wasn’t very good at football.

I arrived at the club completely unprepared. I had played kick to kick in the backyard, usually in my gumboots. Unlike the ball, which absorbed water until it was so dense

with moisture that attempting to mark it was like trying to catch an airborne cow, I absorbed very little about the game. For starters, I had no idea at all what any of the positions were. You don’t need positions in kick to kick.

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Having reflected, I can’t say I like what I see. In fact, I’d go so far as to say that I’m horrified by my own reflection. Truth is, I wasn’t much of a footballer. Or netballer, cricketer or darts-thrower either. I was hopeless at badminton, swimming and cross-country running. Soccer, judo, horseback riding, curling, archery and BMX riding too – I was terrible at all of them. There’s an expectation that, one day, we’ll all find our perfect sport. It’s a bit like love, really, in that it’s something we believe will happen to all of us at some point. But for some of us, we never find our ideal sport. Goodness knows I tried.

My time at the Tyabb Junior Football Club is probably best forgotten.

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You just have to stand there and wait for a waterlogged missile to knock you over.

The coach told me I was going to be playing in the back pocket. I was wearing shorts that, so far as I knew, did not have any pockets at all, much less a back pocket. As the team surged out of the change rooms and roared onto the field, I remember that everyone else seemed to know what they were doing. Clearly, they understood what the positions were. Even though it wasn’t something taught at school, they had managed to pick up this vital information somewhere along the line whereas I had remained totally oblivious.

As everyone else trotted off to their designated position, I took flight towards the car park. Although I was off to seek advice, it must have appeared to the coach that I was doing a runner.

Or, given the inclement weather, that I had decided that the best position for me was the back seat of the family Kombi, preferably with the heater on.

Which, in fairness, it probably was.

That’s the thing I remember the most about my junior football career – the weather. It was always incredibly cold and wet and muddy. More often than not, our opponent wasn’t the other team but the elements themselves, as we did all we could to endure four quarters of discomfort. Some days were so cold that you couldn’t feel your hands at all.

On those mornings, they’d bring out bowls of warm water between quarters to help you get some feeling back into your fingers. It was only a temporary relief.

It was only seconds before the first

quarter was due to start. As everyone else took their spot on the field, I ran to my father to enquire where the ‘back pocket’ was. He pointed somewhere off into the distance when a map, compass and a backpack with supplies would have been far more helpful. Nevertheless, I took his advice and ran to the farthest point of the oval and waited, assuming that someone would tell me if I got it wrong.

As it turned out, it was the first of many, many trips to the back pocket.

I appreciate that there’s no ‘I’ in ‘team’ and that every position plays a crucial role. However, junior football is extremely hierarchical and there are a number of highly coveted glamour positions: namely ruck, rover and – the most glamorous of all – ruck rover. On the other hand, ‘back pocket’ was generally considered to be one notch above cutting up the oranges.

Ironically, I think I would have done a great job with the oranges. Rather than the expected plate of dissected navels, I’d have thrown in some watermelon and pomegranate for variety.

Perhaps a sprig of mint too, to make the presentation extra special.

I watched the football this September. Naturally, I did so from the safety of my living room and not a Kombi and the only back pocket I encountered was the one I was sitting on.

As I sat with my plate of cut up oranges, watermelon and pomegranate with my sprig of mint, I thought back to my own time as an elite footballer and smiled. stuart@stuartmccullough.com

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By Brodie Cowburn Dromana THIS season’s dominant side were worthy and deserving premiers. Led by playing coach Rikki Johnston, the Tigers were the best side throughout the entirety of the home and away season, and only suffered one loss before the start of their finals campaign.

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Red Hill DESPITE falling short in the Grand Final, Red Hill can hold their heads high after a phenomenal season. The Hillmen went on a mid-season rampage, going on a long undefeated run while putting plenty of games through younger players. Some of their standouts for the season included Chris Irving and finals specialist Dylan Hoare. The Mold brothers also played a starring role in the Hillmen’s brilliant year. Jonah Siverson led the line in defence, and established himself as possibly the best man on man defender in the division.

Coach Jamie Mollo was rightfully awarded the coach of the year award at the end of year awards night. Under his guidance, the Hillmen will be right in among the contenders in season 2019.

Karingal A YEAR of such promise for the Bulls ended up ending in the most disappointing fashion possible, with two poor back to back losses in finals. Despite the tough conclusion, there were plenty of positives to be found in the Bulls 2018 year. Andrew Mathers nearly claimed the league best and fairest, and finished just one vote behind the eventual winner. Another bright light was the inclusion of Robert Mcewin late in the year, as he kicked four goals in their last finals loss. Despite their tough losses in finals in the Seniors’, the Bulls’ Reserves and under-19s sides claimed premierships in 2018.

Next season will be a year of change for the Bulls, as they welcome back Brendan Dunne to the club as new head

coach, taking over from Brett Dunne.

Chelsea CHELSEA would have felt good about a relatively successful year in 2018, in which they consistently hung around the top end of the ladder without really pushing into the top two if it weren’t for their final game. After hanging around the double chance spots for most of the season, the Seagulls were made to play in an elimination final against Langwarrin, and fell short at the first hurdle.

The Kangaroos got the early jump on them, and a year of hard work went down the drain.

Despite their disappointing finish, Chelsea have plenty to smile about.

Curtis Bywater booted 65 goals this season for the goals and finished 6th in the league best and fairest.

Langwarrin LANGWARRIN were a long shot to make finals with just a couple of games remaining in the home and away season. After a tough run in the middle of year and bad luck with injury, the Kangaroos bounced back to snatch a handful of wins in the closing rounds. They snuck into finals over Hastings and ruffled plenty of feathers from there.

Making it to the preliminary final was a

stunning result for Kangaroos, and will give them plenty of confidence going into next year.

Coaches Josh Beard and Blake McCormack will both go around for season 2019, providing stability to what should be a promising campaign next season for Langwarrin. Superstar goalscorer Jesse Murphy has also signed on for next season, a massive boost for the Kangaroos given his outstanding year.

dale in which they languished near the bottom four for the entirety of the season. The shining light for the year was bringing in former North Melbourne forward Drew Petrie for a cameo appearance, drawing a big crowd to their home game.

The club’s womens side provided the biggest highlight of the year, when they took out the Division Three premiership over Hastings.

Devon Meadows MICHAEL Theodoridis’ impressive 60 goal haul was the biggest positive from a shaky season by the Panthers.

Devon Meadows were inconsistent and patchy all season long. They will seek a fresh start for next season under new coach Neil Craig, an experienced name in the MPNFL with Mt Eliza and Mornington.

Hastings THE Blues endured a horror year off the field in 2018, and will look forward to a fresh start next season. Early salary cap dramas overshadowed their off season, and the club was rocked by the passing of president Ken Stratton in the middle of the season.

The club enjoyed some success on the field, but ultimately fell just short of finals. Things look to have got off to a great start for season 2019 though, with the signing of former Coleman Medallist Brendan Fevola to the club.

His goalkicking prowess will be a massive advantage, and his star power should see Thomas Barclay oval packed to capacity each week.

Somerville A DECENT start to the year saw Somerville claim four wins from eight games, before they only won one of their next seven. Their decent percentage and competitive spirit kept them from finishing as low as 11th, and they will be looking for a much better result from next season.

They will be without coach Andrejs Everitt next season, as he jumped ship to Yarraville-Seddon in the Western Region Football League.

Tyabb AN eleventh place finish does not reflect the quality that the Yabbies began to show towards the end of the year.

A much improved Tyabb side will look to claim some scalps next season.

Their best performer was Ethan Rahilly, who finished equal sixth in the league best and fairest.

Pearcedale A DISAPPOINTING year for Pearce-

Rye RYE ended up stuck near the bottom of the ladder, but had plenty of positives.

Adam Kirkwood took out a deserved league best and fairest award, and will be returning for season 2019 with the added responsibility of coaching.

Crib Point A TOUGH year for Crib Point ended with just one win and a last placed finish, a mile away from their next best competitor. Their win over Devon Meadows was the highlight of a year full of struggles and thrashings. A 185 point loss to Dromana was rock bottom. The Magpies have a lot of work ahead of them.

Dan’s the man for Frankston Dolphins Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au FRANKSTON Dolphins Football Club have announced that former senior assistant Danny Ryan will take on the role of Senior Coach for the 2019 and 2020 seasons.

Ryan will take over the position from Adam Skrobolak, who recently departed the club to join the coaching ranks at St Kilda full time.

Ryan has an impressive resume of

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work under his belt, bringing coaching experience from the TAC Cup and the AFL into the role. Ryan was the senior assistant of the Dolphins in 2018, looking after the midfield group. In 2017, Ryan was the senior assistant coach at Casey Demons in the VFL after a two year stint at the Sandringham Dragons. Ryan has also spent time in the AFL system working for St Kilda and Port Adelaide.

“I am extremely excited to be appointed as Senior Coach of the

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Frankston FC and fully understand the challenge as we continue our journey towards building a great club, people and players involved in the VFL competition. Our aim is to create a sustainable elite football environment where players can challenge & develop themselves at VFL level and as a group work to become a great football club both on and off field,” Ryan said.

“Personally, the opportunity to coach in my own right and lead the

on-field direction of such a proud club is an honour and I appreciate the opportunity granted to me. Now to roll up the sleeves and get started on the hard work in front of us.”

Frankston Dolphins general manager Gary Buckenara said “I am looking forward to working with Danny in the next phase of the Frankston Football Clubs journey in 2019 and 2020. Danny will bring a tremendous football coaching & development background to the club and the team

as we continue to build this club into the future. There is plenty of hard work ahead of everyone involved at the club as we piece together the rest of the team on and off-field. Obviously, Danny’s appointment as our senior coach is really the important appointment for us and now we can start to place the rest of the pieces in place to complete our requirements.”

Dolphins pre-season training will commence on Monday 12 November.

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By Craig MacKenzie FRANKSTON Pines’ future hangs in the balance after last week’s AGM left the club without a president.

“Boz” Osmancevic, interim president since August, was the only candidate for the position and after accepting the nomination he outlined how he wanted to run the club which sparked argument and the ensuing turmoil left Pines in limbo.

As reported last week the only member of the “old guard” that Osmancevic wanted on his committee was Tommy Mitchell.

However, long-serving administrator Steve Spencer was the only nomination for vice-president and his acceptance presented Osmancevic with a problem.

It was resolved in farcical circumstances.

Osmancevic made it clear that he would step down if he didn’t get his way.

Former president Gary Hodgson and his wife Pip told the meeting that in their view Osmancevic represented the only future for Pines and the Hodgsons were adamant that they would not stand for office.

“We can’t survive with just three people running the club,” Hodgson said, arguing that Pines needed to grow not merely lurch from one season to the next with its future under constant threat.

Yet division remained with some members arguing that they had a right to nominate and if elected participate in the decision-making process.

Osmancevic did not dispute this view but made it clear that he would not work with them.

Spencer resigned and left the meeting but when he returned a few minutes later he announced that he’d changed his mind and would serve as vice-president.

That triggered Osmancevic’s resignation and a walkout from his supporters.

The meeting ended with Spencer as vice-president and Mitchell and Lee Davies on the general committee.

Pines were left without a president, secretary or treasurer.

An extraordinary AGM will now be held at the club’s Monterey Reserve headquarters at 7pm on Thursday 11 October.

Spencer dropped a bombshell after the meeting by announcing that he believes former vice-president Daniel

Not fine for Pines: Peter Blasby (left) and former Frankston Pines president Gary Hodgson.

Pictures: Darryl Kennedy

Plaiche would make a suitable candidate as president.

Plaiche was last on the club’s executive in 2016 during a failed attempt to embrace the Mauritian community.

Spencer and Plaiche were due to discuss the matter as we went to print.

“The last time Daniel was on the committee there was a clash with Gary and Pip over the way decisions were made but that won’t be the case now,” Spencer said.

“But if Daniel says he can’t do it then I’ll ring ‘Boz’ and say ‘the keys are here. Come and get them.’

“I’m a realist and I know I can’t do this on my own.”

Spencer anticipates Osmancevic appearing at the extraordinary AGM and running for president again.

At last week’s AGM former club president and life member Alan Hodkinson chaired part of the meeting as elections for a new committee were held.

Hodkinson explained to Osmancevic that the option of signing up enough members to give himself the numbers to implement his plan remained on the table.

Osmancevic’s supporters include local businessman Arthur Proios who is keen to be part of the new committee.

Proios is a director of Frankston-

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Despite the turmoil both factions have been busy contacting their preferred candidates for the senior coaching role.

Last Friday Spencer sounded out Kevin “Squizzy” Taylor about the Pines’ senior post currently held by Paul Williams.

Taylor and Williams have a longstanding friendship and have worked together before.

On Saturday Spencer spoke to Williams and it is understood that he is prepared to work as an assistant to Taylor should the latter be appointed.

The irony of this situation won’t be lost on Skye United as both Taylor and Williams are believed to have applied for the senior coaching job there.

Osmancevic met with former Pines player Peter Blasby a fortnight back and is believed to have offered him the senior coaching position.

Blasby is holidaying in the UK but is understood to be keen to have another former Pines player as his assistant.

That player is Mornington midfielder Craig Smart while defenders Danny Black and Andy McIntyre are among a

group of potential signing targets.

However Blasby’s skills as a goalkeeping coach are well known and it is believed that two other local clubs are keen to secure his services.

In NPL2 news Langwarrin still is conducting interviews for an under20s coach.

The club is keen to foster continuity in player development and sent out pre-trial offers to a large group of last season’s players from under-12 to under-18 levels with 48 offers taken up.

Trials started this week for under-12, under-13, under-14, under-15 and under-16 squads.

In NPLW news Southern United announced a series of coaching appointments last week.

Senior player Olivia Groves will coach the under-12s in 2019 after coaching the under-16s this year.

Groves has been a junior coach at Nunawading City and assists Timothy Dakis with Football Technique Australia at Carwatha College in Noble Park.

The 19-year-old expects to complete her AFC C licence course by the end of the year.

“I couldn’t resist an opportunity to remain involved with Southern United’s juniors and continue to teach at a club I love,” Groves said.

Southern also announced that Ernie Cerda has been appointed head coach of the under-14 squad.

Cerda’s football connection can be traced back to his native Chile.

He arrived in Australia in the 1980s and his playing CV includes stints at Richmond and Bulleen.

Cerda has been involved with the women’s game for the past 12 years having spent seven years at Peninsula Strikers before working as senior development coach at Skye United.

Debbie Nichols and Emma Bracken will coach Southern’s under-16s for the 2019 season.

They are foundation coaches with the local women’s consortium club having taken charge of the under-13 squad for the competition’s inaugural 2016 season.

That squad is the most successful in Southern’s short history twice winning championships and reaching two Grand Finals in the past two seasons winning in 2017.

Nichols is a former Matilda and an FFV Hall of Fame inductee who has won two Women’s Premier League Coach of the Year awards and has been head coach at Casey Comets and Sandringham.

Bracken played with Langwarrin, Moorabbin, Waverley, South Melbourne and Casey Comets. She has coached the women’s reserves at Comets and has worked as a coach with FFV. Nichols and Bracken are part of a long-term strategy to develop their squad into senior players and results to date have been spectacular.

Last week’s coaching announcements resulted from a review undertaken by technical director Harry Chalkitis, former head coach of Victoria’s NTC women’s program.

Chalkitis was recommended to Southern by FFV and the club hopes to finalise its under-19s and senior squad coaching appointments this week.

In State 3 South-East news Skye United will conduct interviews this week for candidates on its shortlist for senior coach and expects to make an announcement next week.

In State 4 South news George Hughes is a firm favourite to be appointed senior coach of Baxter.

The former Peninsula Strikers and Brandon Park head coach is set to have talks this week with Baxter president Justin Brown and director of coaching Billy McLeod.

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All surfaces: RCC member James Marchesani chips his way out of a sand bunker at the Suzhou Open.

Picture: PGA Tour China

Loving it: RCC member Andrew Schonewille enjoys competing on the PGA Tour China at the Suzhou Open.

Picture: PGA Tour China

Rosebud golfers find their rhythm ROSEBUD Country Club members James Marchesani and Andrew Schonewille have continued to produce top results on the PGA Tour China.

Marchesani and Schonewille competed at the Suzhou Open which was played at the Suzhou Jinji Lake International Golf Club on Sunday 2 September.

Marchesani finished T-18 on eight under, while Schonewille, who had his best result of the season, finished T-23 on seven under.

Following the Suzhou Open, Marchesani then finished T-4 in the PGA

Tour China’s Qinhuangdao Championship held at the Qinhuangdao Golf Club on Tuesday 11 September.

After entering the weekend at one under and shooting rounds of 71 and 72, Marchesani finished off strongly with rounds of 68 and 69 to finish eight under par. New Zealand’s Nick Voke won the tournament with an overall score of 12 under par.

Rosebud Country Club’s general manager Danny McGrath said, “It’s fantastic seeing James and Andrew producing strong performances on a tour with so much on the line, a start on the Web.com tour in the US”.

Schonewille will now enter the Macau Championships which is being played at Caesars Golf Macau on Thursday 27 September, while Marchesani has gained a start at the Taiwan Masters on the Asian Tour with a prize purse of US$850,000 (AUD$1.2 million).

Marchesani’s Order of Merit finish on the European Tour last season has also allowed him to gain a start at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship which begins on Thursday 4 October.

The prestigious event worth $5 million Euros (AUD$8 million) is being played at the Old Course at St

Andrews, the Championship Course at Carnoustie and Kingsbarns Golf Links in Scotland.

Marchesani will then travel to Hong Kong to defend his Clearwater Bay Open title on Thursday 11 October.

The season-ending Clearwater Bay Open, held at The Clearwater Bay Golf and Country Club, will offer the biggest-ever purse at a PGA Tour China event of US$292,000 (AUD$400,000).

Tournament Organising Committee chairman, David Hui, said the club is looking forward to hosting The Clearwater Bay Open for the third time.

“We also welcome back James Marchesani to defend his title after his great win last year,” he said.

“We’ll put on a spectacular event to provide the perfect ending to the Tour as it grows from strength to strength.”

The top-five on the Order of Merit will automatically earn status on next year’s Web.com Tour, while the top-10 will be eligible for the Final Stage of the Web.com Tour Qualifying Tournament from 6-9 December and players from 11-25 will be exempt to the Second Qualifying Stage.

Sharks Girls’ claim championship SOUTHERN PENINSULA Sharks’ under-16 Girls have topped off their thrilling season as champions of the MUVJBL under-16 Girls Victorian Championship on Friday 21 September.

The under-16s side defeated the Dandenong Rangers 64-56 in the grand final which was played at the State Basketball Centre.

It has been an incredibly successful season for the group of girls who also won the Basketball Victoria Country Championship earlier in the year at Shepparton.

To add to the side’s success, four of the girls, Charlie Dobson, Lani Thornton, Paige Price and Gemma Simon, were members of the Basketball Victoria Country State team which won silver at the Australian Junior Championships in July.

The same four players were also part of the Southern Peninsula Sharks’ Senior Women’s side which finished runners-up in the Big V State Championship Women’s division.

Southern Peninsula Sharks basketball operations manager Lucas Allen said it was a “crazy year of success for these girls”.

“This would be one of the most

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successful under-16 Girls’ seasons that we’ve had at Southern Peninsula Sharks,” Allen said.

“They had a few weeks there where they had a few girls at Nationals which can happen when you have players competing at a high level like that, but then having some of those girls involved at the senior level it definitely helps with their progression which made a big difference in the end.”

Southern Peninsula Sharks also had further success with their under-14 Girls side which finished runners-up in the MUVJBL under-14 Girls Victorian Championship Reserve division.

In other basketball news for the Southern Peninsula Sharks, the Big V held their awards night on Saturday 22 September, where Olivia Pollerd took out the State Championship Women’s Youth Player of The Year Award.

Jaz Shelley was also named in the State Championship Women’s All Star Five and so too Colin Voss, who was named in the Division Two Men’s All Star Five.

Top team: Southern Peninsula Sharks under-16 Girl’s crowned champions.

Picture: Supplied

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“Near perfect”season for girls MORNINGTON Peninsula Hockey Club’s under-16 Girls’ Green pennant team completed a near perfect season as they took out a nail-biting grand final victory over Doncaster on Friday 7 September.

It wasn’t until the final five minutes that Mornington were able to break through Doncaster’s defence to score the decisive goal that secured them the victory at the Dandenong Hockey Centre.

The grand final game was even throughout, but Mornington managed to hold off Doncaster until the final whistle and claimed the victory 1-0.

Mornington Peninsula Hockey Club secretary Cheryle Bishop said, “It was an amazing display of courage, determination and self-belief”.

Winning the grand final was also a fitting end for four of the players who were playing in their last junior game.

The grand final winning team consisted of: Tahlia Bradford, Vanessa Carlyle, Erin Case, Miah Coillet, Lily Fielden, Lana Harris-Dent, Melody Johnson, Emma Lewis, Mia McWilliams, Maya Rich-Danks, Emma Sherrington, Kasey Smith, Jessica Stepanavicius, Amy Uren, Carolyn Van Der Bijl, and Aleisha Walters.

Sam Thomson coached the side and Cam Bradford was the team manager.

Summer Hockey is also set to commence on Wednesday 10 October at the Peninsula Hockey Centre.

For further details contact Cheryle Bishop on 9766 7478.

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Premiers: Mornington under-16 Girls pennant team enjoy grand final glory. Picture: Supplied

Martin adds Stakes victory to list MORNINGTON-based apprentice jockey, Jack Martin, has landed the biggest win of his career when claiming the Listed $100,000 Tokyo City Cup (1800m) at Morphettville on Saturday 22 September.

The gun apprentice continued his outstanding partnership with the Gelagotis-trained Moss ‘n’ Dale to score a convincing 1.9-length victory and bring up his fifth victory from seven rides aboard the son of Castledale.

Martin, 23, said it was a massive thrill to win his first stakes race.

“It’s what every jockey aims to achieve and to do that so early in my career I’m pretty proud and privileged to do so,” he said.

“To do it on Moss ‘n’ Dale, who has been really good for me in my career when I’ve had several stoppages and injuries along the way, just made it even better.”

Martin has had a stop-start year since suffering a fall at Hamilton last November.

Martin spent three months on the sidelines following the incident and was again forced out of the saddle in June for a further two months to remove a plate in his shoulder.

High stakes: Apprentice jockey, Jack Martin, wins his first Stakes race aboard Moss ‘n’ Dale in the Tokyo City Cup at Morphettville. Picture: Supplied

The young jock returned to the races in August and has been quick to find his feet again by scoring back-to-back victories aboard Moss ‘n’ Dale.

The pair combined to win the $120,000 Craig Opie Cup (1600m) at Moonee Valley on Saturday 8 September and will now be aiming towards next month’s Group Three $500,000 Craven Plate (2000m) at Randwick, one of the feature races on The Everest undercard.

“It’ll be his first time over 2000m, but the way he ran through the line last start makes me think that it shouldn’t be an issue,” Martin said.

Martin said the spring is a highly competitive period for jockeys looking for rides but the booking of Moss ‘n’ Dale would currently be his biggest ride for the upcoming spring.

“It’s a hard time of the year with every jockey aiming to ride in the spring, but if [Moss ‘n’ Dale] can run well in Sydney, who knows where he might take me,” he said.

“Rides are limited as an apprentice [in the spring], but you never know what might come up and I might be able to pick up a ride.

Pat [Carey], my boss, might have something come up so if something does arise I’ll be grabbing it with both hands.

“I’ve just got to keep doing well and hopefully everything will fall into place.”

Ben Triandafillou

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