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COOPER Smith is a 14-year-old living with cerebral palsy.

He relies on a wheelchair to make his way around, but the young Seaford man doesn’t let his disability stop him from exploring Frankston.

Cooper is one of millions worldwide who will be celebrated on International Day for People With a Disability on 3 December.

His mother, Bronwyn Leeks, said “we have been living in Frankston for 12 years now and we love how much the area has grown, especially when it comes to developing more inclusive practises and making experiences and activities more accessible for people with a disability.”

“Getting outdoors, we love wandering the Sweet Water Creek track and the wetlands track from Seaford. Admiring the art at McClelland Gallery and taking in a show at the Arts Centre,” she said.

Ms Leeks said International Day for People With a Disability was a “chance to educate businesses and the public about making disability access and inclusion part of their preplanning process.”

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Pool operator eyes former footy site Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au PENINSULA Leisure has been given permission to respond to the expression of interest at St Kilda FC’s former home in Seaford and the tender for Pines Forest Aquatic Centre.

Peninsula Leisure Pty Ltd is a council owned and independently run entity. They are the operator of Peninsula

Aquatic Recreation Centre and the Pines Forest Aquatic Centre on behalf of Frankston Council.

The vote to determine if the organisation should be allowed to proceed was set to take place in secret behind closed doors at council’s most recent meeting, but was brought into the public section of the meeting at the agreement of a majority of councillors.

Councillors approved a motion

which read that council “notes Peninsula Leisure’s request to respond to the tender for Pines Forest Aquatic Centre and the expression of interest for the Frankston Health and Wellbeing Hub” and “grants permission for Peninsula Leisure to respond to both opportunities”.

Council opened expressions of interest at the newly dubbed Frankston Health and Wellbeing Hub last month.

The Seaford site, once called Linen House, was the training base of St Kilda Football Club for under a decade.

Ratepayer money was used to entice the Saints to the facility, which has mostly sat vacant since the club’s return to Moorabbin in 2018.

Cr Glenn Aitken was the sole present councillor opposed to the move.

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“I feel uncomfortable, and I’m comfortable this is into open council. It seems that the entity we were involved with and created, it’s got tentacles, and they are extending.

“When there is an entity we are a part of, and there’s a desire to expand, we need to look closely at it.”

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Netballers win big at awards THE Frankston District Netball Association was a big winner at the 2019 Netball Victoria Community Awards.

The netball association was given the award for 2019 Association of the Year. Netball Victoria says they have “improved and expanded the range of ways in which people can get involved in netball both on and off the court and continue to focus on providing a safe and healthy environment for all community members.”

“They welcome input from members of all ages, which has culminated in the establishment of a junior committee, aimed to empower junior leaders to have direct access and to board of management, as well as input into decision making at both a strategic and operational level,” a Netball Victoria statement said.

Peninsula Waves coach Jessica Whitford was also recognised, given an award for coaching excellence.

Netball Victoria said “Jess has been delivering coaching excellence across the Frankston and Mornington Peninsula region for a number of years.”

“Jess has supported 34 local coaches to gain their development coaching accreditation, and eight to upskill to intermediate. Jess is responsible for strengthening coaching and other opportunities for both coaches and athletes across the Peninsula,” they said.

“Jess also designed and hosted a junior coach development course, aimed at aspiring coaches between 13 and 15 years of age. 15 coaches from affiliated clubs were selected to attend, and Jess’s course provided

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coaching basics and resources, as well as ongoing mentoring and support.”

Netball Victoria general manager Amanda Basu said “each year, we are so impressed with the calibre of applications for the Netball Victoria Community Awards, and this year

was no different.”

“We’re extremely proud to have people in the netball community championing the values of Netball Victoria to ensure the sport remains a safe and enjoyable environment for all involved,” she said.

“We thank everyone for their nominations to help recognise those who are going above and beyond in their netball community, and a massive thank you to those nominated for their hard work and dedication to netball.”

FRANKSTON Council have agreed to seek an MOA from the Department of Transport to install a pedestrian operated signal at McCormicks Road in Skye following a fatal collision involving an elderly pedestrian earlier this year.

Council also agreed unanimously to “liaise with state and federal governments to seek support and funding for the installation of pedestrian operated signals in McCormicks Road.”

The move was made in response to a petition with 552 signatures demanding a safety audit at the crossing point and pedestrian refuge on McCormicks Rd. A road safety audit has been completed by HDS Australia.

A 92-year-old woman was struck and killed at the Skye road on 29 July. She was returning to the Oak Tree Retirement Village after going shopping when she has hit, and died at the scene.

The victim’s niece spoke at the meeting, making an impassioned plea for council to act.

“We all have a duty of care to our most vulnerable residents,” she said.

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Southern Lights Centre, 20 McCormicks Rd, Skye Christmas Carols Southern Sounds Chorus will be performing Christmas Carols on Sat 14 Dec at Ritchie’s Shopping Centre Mall Mt.Eliza 9.30am -11.45am, and also at Mornington Central Shopping Centre Mon 23 Dec, 11.00am - 2.00pm.

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Call Jennyne for details 0438783475 Dog Lovers Walking Group Tuesdays at 8:30 am & 9:30 am, also Thursdays at 9:30 am. Join us for friendship, fun and exercise for dogs and owners. At Baxter Park (Near Tennis Courts). Great for puppies. Regular social events as well. Contact Suzanne on 9789 8475

Orwil St Community Centre Events include chair yoga, meditation, belly dance, interior design, Office basics, fitness class, singalong, card making and more.

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Social Twilight Tennis Come along after daylight saving starts and enjoy social tennis every Monday at 6.00pm onwards at Belvedere Park Tennis Club, East Road, Seaford. $5.00 Non members.

Enquiries Kerry 0412712328 Little Hands Playgroup Lead by dedicated volunteers, children aged 0-5 years and their parent/carer enjoy free play, craft activities, music, singing and story time. Tuesdays during school term, 10am-12pm, Frankston Forest Baptist Church, 43 Monterey Blvd Frankston North.

Details: playgroup@frankstonbaptist.com.au or 9013 0483 Mornington Peninsula Veterans Cricket Missing active cricket & looking for some exercise?

Join the growing trend of former and current cricketers, now over 60, who are re-establishing their cricketing skills. We play matches every Sunday and mid week so there are plenty of opportunities to have a game of cricket in a wonderful social atmosphere. For more info please call Michael 0407 823619 or Ian 5975168 or email mbou2030@bigpond.net Frankston Parkinson’s Peer Support Group Meets in the Bridget Clancy room at St John of God hospital, from 10 am on the 3rd Monday of each month to listen to speakers, share information and socialise. More info available from Karen 0412 979 902 or Glenys 0437 956 305.

Frankston & District Stamp Club Not sure what to do with your old stamp collection?

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Street artist to be welcomed at library AN artist who ran a street art campaign called “Real Australians Say Welcome” will be the guest speaker at Frankston Library on 7 December.

Peter Drew, an Adelaide-born artist, caught the attention of many when he put up posters across the country as part of his campaign to help change attitudes and support refugees and asylum seekers.

His memoir Poster Boy is a reflection of his work, and contains images of the art works that formed the campaign.

“Poster Boy is about politics and art, and why we need them both.

And it’s about making a mark,” Mr Drew said.

“I enjoy examining our collective identities and my aim is always to emphasise the connections that bind up, rather than the fractures that divide us.”

Mr Drew said he decided to tackle the campaign through the use of street art to exercise his “fundamental freedom of expression”.

“I like to exhibit my art on the street because public space is a great equaliser, and it’s also an ancient form. When you address the public through the street, you’re entering into a tradition that emphasises our fundamental freedom of expression, over the value of property,” he said.

“When you’re sneaking around the city at night you feel like a kid again. Out on the street I could say anything I wanted. So what did I want to say?”

Beach warning HIGH eColi levels at Mornington beaches south of Mills beach may have been caused by sewage spills into Tanti Creek.

South East Water placed warning signs on the foreshore and has stepped up its sampling to keep an eye on water quality. It warns that the poor water quality could affect people’s health and that of their pets.

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ARTIST Peter Drew with posters put up in the city as part of his “Aussie” street art campaign. Picture: Supplied

Mr Drew’s works have been exhibited at the Art Gallery of South Australia and the National Gallery

of Australia, as well as on city streets.

He will speak at the Frankston

Library at 1.30pm, Saturday 7 December. Free bookings at library. frankston.vic.gov.au

THE state government has given an $18,000 handout to council to go towards improving their enrolment system for kindergartens.

The grant will be used for the implementation of a central enrolment system. Carrum MP and parliamentary secretary for education Sonya Kilkenny said “central enrolment systems allow parents to register their interest in enrolling their child in more than one kindergarten service in one place, without having to work through the different processes used by individual service providers.”

“Enrolling a child in kindergarten is an exciting step towards them getting a great early childhood education, that’s why we’re helping to simplify this process for local families,” she said.

“It’s exciting that families in our local area are benefitting from central enrolment, which has been shown to have a positive effect on engaging vulnerable children in kindergarten.”

The state government has handed out grants to 47 councils to improve their kindergarten enrolment system.

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SUSPENDED Frankston councillor Steve Toms has confirmed that he has appealed the findings of a councillor conduct panel to VCAT. A councillor conduct panel upheld a bullying complaint against Cr Toms in September, and handed him a four month suspension.

Cr Toms was found guilty of “serious misconduct” for allegedly bullying colleague Lillian O’Connor.

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The panel was asked to investigate an allegation that “Cr Toms had repeatedly behaved in an intimidating, offensive and disrespectful manner toward a fellow councillor, Cr Lillian O’Connor, which adversely affected Cr O’Connor’s health, and that these actions constituted the bullying of another councillor (“Councillor suspended after bullying allegation”, The Times, 9/9/19).”

Cr Toms confirmed that he has applied for a VCAT appeal, and will go to an initial directions hearings on 2 December.

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“Whilst my spirits have been keeping high and I’m thankful to have a good group of friends around me, I also am quite eager to fight for the damning findings and allegations of the conduct panel in VCAT and give me a chance to clear my name,” he said.

“It’s been quite heartwarming to receive support from the community, given it has been a very distressing troubling time for me and my family.

It is quite appreciated.”

Cr Toms’ suspension is due to finish on 5 January.

Bright new NDIS equipment showroom opens MEDIMART is the one stop shop for all of your medical, disability and aged care equipment and product needs.

Customers who visit the new showroom are pleasantly surprised by the massive range of products and equipment, including medical beds and mattresses, lift chairs, bathroom and kitchen aids, daily living aids, orthopaedic footwear, breast prostheses, bras and wigs, maternity binders, moon boots, CPAP machines and masks and much more.

When it comes to mobility solutions Medimart has it all.

They are a distributor of all major scooter brands including Shoprider, Merits, Pride, Invacare and Drive, and stock a full range of transit and self-propelled wheelchairs, mobility walkers and walking sticks to help keep you mobile while reducing the risk of falling.

Medimart also have an extensive rental equipment program. They hire everything large and small.

Medimart Showroom Manager, Isabelle Szwarcbord says “Patients discharged from hospital often need walkers, shower chairs or bathroom aids while convalescing, we hire at a fraction of the cost to purchase”.

Medimart is a DVA contractor and can help veterans with product and equipment needs through the Rehabilitation Appliances Program (RAP). As an NDIS registered provider of assistive technology, mobility and core supports, Medimart staff are the experts at helping people

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get the products and equipment then need through their NDIS plans.

Paul Adolphi, Managing Director of Medimart, says “Navigating the NDIS on your own can be very challenging. Our staff work closely with local occupational therapists, support co-ordinators and disability care workers to ensure our customers have a supportive local network to help them with their daily living needs”.

The bright new showroom is located on the southern side of the Frankston Homemaker Centre across the road from Bunnings Warehouse.

Next time you have a need to rent or purchase medical, mobility or therapy equipment why not consider Medimart?

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New rules restrict jet ski riders Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au NEW penalties designed to “restrict irregular riding of personal watercraft” in Port Phillip Bay will be implemented this month.

Transport Safety Victoria confirmed that beginning on 16 December, jet ski riders could face a fine if they do not “navigate the PWC in the safest most direct course from the shore heading seaward, or from the sea towards the shore” and “avoid any irregular riding of the PWC or freestyling within the five knot speed restriction zones including donuts, circles, weaving”.

“Irregular” rising is defined as “weaving or diverting course that another person would be unable to predict, surfing down or jumping over or across any waves, wake or wash, or freestyling which includes manoeuvres such as sharp turns, circular or semicircular operation of the PWC.” Jet ski riders in breach of the new rule face a fine of $330.

Maritime Safety Victoria acting director Cameron Toy said “following an extensive public consultation process and having considered the significant feedback and comments received, I have taken the decision to implement this new rule. There was overwhelming support for the new rule with 67 per cent of respondents supporting it.”

“The new rule will require PWC operators to operate their craft in a predictable manner, which will provide greater certainty to other water-

Wave rider: A jet ski rider making their way in to shore at Frankston earlier this year. Picture: Gary Sissons

way users on the path they intend to take. The rule prohibits the irregular riding of PWCs in five-knot speed restricted zones around Port Phillip, to address the risk of incidents involving PWCs and other beach users,” Mr Toy said.

“This rule brings waters around Port Phillip Bay in line with other jurisdictions, such as New South Wales, and will simplify compliance activities undertaken by MSV, Victoria Police, Parks Victoria and appointed Local Government Authori-

ties.

“MSV is committed to ensuring that everyone, including boaters, jet skiers, fishers and swimmers, can enjoy a safe day on the water.”

More information at transportsafety.vic.gov.au/msv/pwc

Boat app launched AN app to help keep boaties up to date with the weather and water conditions was launched last week.

The Boating Vic app was unveiled by the state government at a press conference at Patterson River last week. The state government says that the app will include “ramp and carpark vision (live at selected locations), along with localised information such as, marine weather forecasts, warnings, notifications, facility information and safety advice from a range of agencies.”

Carrum MP Sonya Kilkenny said “with more people on the water as we head into summer, we want to make sure you’re prepared for a safer trip.”

“It doesn’t matter if you’re an experienced boater or just getting out on the water for the first time, conditions on the water can change very quickly which is why this new app is so important,” she said.

“Whether you’re boating on the bay or enjoying a paddle on Patterson River, Boating Vic, with real time weather and boat launch conditions, helps locals plan a safer day on the water.”

The state government says they launched the app in response to an evaluation of Maritime Safety Victoria’s (MSV) 2018/19 campaign, which found that 50 per cent of boaters and 85 per cent of paddlers don’t check the weather while they are out on the water.

The app release coincided with the launch of the state government’s Know the Weather safety campaign, aimed at making sure boaters and fishers know the conditions before getting out on the water this summer.

The Boating Vic app is available on the Google Play or Apple app stores.

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Pier drama leads to fundraiser Stephen Taylor steve@baysidenews.com.au FRESH from rescuing a swimmer in danger under Frankston pier, Senior Constable Julie Morris is planning an endurance swim between the Frankston and Mornington piers in January to raise money for the Victoria Police Blue Ribbon Foundation.

It is to be called #piertopierforourpeers and has the nickname “10k for 10k”.

Senior Constable Morris, a member of Frankston police and also a Mornington Peninsula Shire Councillor, led a distressed Corey Wood to safety from under Frankston pier on a hot and windy Thursday 22 November. (“Police to the rescue in pier drama”, The Times, 26/11/2019).

The accomplished long-distance swimmer had to fight huge swells, with waves topping the boardwalk and a strong undercurrent which was pushing them back into the underside of the pier.

The pair was reunited later with Senior Constable Morris getting a thank-you hug from Corey Wood for her role, pictured.

Senior Constable Morris will swim the 10km with colleague Sergeant Daniel Burton on 8 January to raise money for Police and Emergency Service members suffering from PTSD and work-related mental

SENIOR Constable Morris will tackle the 10km swim with colleague Sergeant Daniel Burton. Picture: Supplied

health conditions. They aim to raise $10,000.

She said police suicide was a constant concern. “We’ve lost five and the most recent was last week,”

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They are keeping the swim direction flexible depending on the weather. “Ideally we want the wind and tides behind us,” she said.

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PENINSULA Leisure have received permission to respond to the open expression of interest at the former Linen House facility. Picture: Gary Sissons

Interest in sports hub Continued from Page 1 The future use of the former Linen House site is subject to a lease renegotiation with St Kilda Football Club. The expression of interest document reads that the club “continues to have lease hold interest in the facility and any future decisions regarding use/tenants of the site will be subject to future negotiations and agreements between Frankston City Council and the St Kilda Football Club.”

Former Frankston mayor Michael O’Reilly told The Times that the current lease signed by the St Kilda Football Club doesn’t expire until 2059. He said “St Kilda FC representatives will not form part of the assessment panel that will make recommendations to council. The future use of the facility will be subject to a renegoti-

ated lease arrangement with the club, given they presently still hold the lease for the site.”

“St Kilda FC have supported council in undertaking this EOI process ahead of future negotiations, and are eager to see new services and activities taking place at the venue that will achieve greater community benefit,” he said (“Push to use Seaford sports hub”, The Times, 4/11/19).

Cr Colin Hampton said at the meeting that Peninsula Leisure has “an independent board that makes decisions, and is not part of the council.” He noted that council has “the ability to dismiss the board”.

He spoke positively on Peninsula Leisure, saying “PARC is probably the best aquatic centre in the state.” He said “the company has behaved in a magnificent way.”

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NEWS DESK Police patrol

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Bike rider caught speeding SOMERVILLE highway patrol members caught a P2 probationary motorbike rider speeding at 127 kmph last week.

The 24 year old Pakenham man was pulled over on Berwick-Cranbourne Rd in Cranbourne South, 27 November 4.50am.

The driver was clocked driving at 127kmph, and had his license suspended for a month.

A police spokesperson said “the rider had only just got his licence back from previous road policing offences, and told police he was just

trying to get home. He then proceeded to blame police for ruining his life and revenue raising.”

The man will be summonsed to appear in court at a later date.

A highway patrol car clocked a motorcycle travelling at 127 kmph. Picture: Supplied

Charge over bike death

Assault investigated

A MAN has been charged after the death of a motorcycle rider in Somerville, 25 February.

It is alleged that a ute and a motorcycle collided on Tyabb-Tooradin Road about 4.25pm.

The motorcycle driver, aged in his 50s, died at the scene.

Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives charged a 22-year-old Warneet man with culpable driving causing death.

The man appeared at the Melbourne Magistrates Court on 26 November, and was bailed to appear again on 24 January.

POLICE are investigating the assault and robbery of a teenager in Dingley Village last month.

An 18-year-old man was on a Dandenongbound bus from Mentone railway station on 9 October. He got off the bus at around 5.20pm and was followed by an unknown man to Lee Andy Court.

The offender attacked the man after demanding his shoes. He hit the victim multiple times, causing him to fall to the ground.

Kingston crime investigation unit detectives believe the offender boarded the bus on Chapel Road near Herne Close in Moorabbin about 4.25pm. He is perceived to be of Islander appearance with distinctive long curly hair, aged in his late teens, with a solid build.

CCTV images of a man (below) police wish to speak to gave been released. Investigators are urging anyone with information or who witnessed the incident to contact Crime Stoppers.

Car theft arrests DETECTIVES have rounded up a group which allegedly stole five cars and items from other cars in a series of raids in Mt Eliza and Mt Martha, 11-16 November.

Detective Senior Constable Andrew Hodgson, of Somerville CIU, said the males aged 16-21 came from Frankston, Langwarrin and Cranbourne. They were charged with theft of and theft from cars.

Two faced Frankston Magistrates’ Court last week and were remanded to reappear at a later date. Two will appear at a children’s court and two at Frankston Magistrates’ at a later date.

Close eye on schoolies POLICE will be out in force in “significantly increased numbers” this week keeping an eye on schoolies.

Learning from the mayhem of previous years, their operations will focus on “preventing and addressing unsociable behaviour”.

“Have a good time, but look after yourselves, be mindful of noise and act in a mature and respectful manner towards residents and traders,” police said.

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Funding wanted for farm expansion WALLARA Australia launched a campaign last week to raise money towards expanding their Sages Cottage, Baxter site.

Not-for-profit Wallara Australia hosts programs for people with disabilities at the Baxter site.

The #GrowSages campaign got underway with an event on 27 October at the Sages Cottage Farm. Over 100 people were in attendance, including Wallara clients, families, staff, and representatives from Wallara partner St Kilda Football Club.

Wallara acting CEO Taimi Clinch said “we have a big vision for the farm to be Australia’s most inclusive farm. We want to offer this opportunity to more people with different abilities, and to welcome even more visitors to the farm.

To do that we are seeking $1.5 million to build an Eco Hub on the farm which will provide better facilities for all.”

“Wallara’s mission is to drive social change in our community to empower people with different abilities. Through visitors to Sages Cottage Farm we are seeing this mission come to life. When they have lunch in the café or walk the grounds and have a chat to our clients, Wallara is impacting on societal attitudes.”

There are currently 20 training places offered to young people with disabilities at the 38 acre Baxter site.

The $1.5 million being sought will go towards an “Eco Hub”, which Wallara says will triple their capacity for trainees and include “multipurpose training rooms to accommodate new training in the fields of sustainability, retail, farm operations and environmental conservation to empower even more Mornington Peninsula residents with disability.”

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Carols kick off Christmas celebrations THE Carols by Kingston event is set to take place this weekend.

Performers set to take the stage at the carols event include Rhonda Burchmore and Tim Campbell.

The Mordialloc Jazz Orchestra will kick off proceedings on the main stage from 6pm. Santa will arrive at 8pm, and the night will be capped off

by fireworks just before 10pm.

A Christmas Gift Market, Kids Zone, face painting, and rides are also there to be enjoyed.

Bicentennial Park at Thames Promenade Chelsea will play host to the free evening. It takes place on 8 December.

For a full schedule of events,

visit kingston.vic.gov.au/Places-andEvents/

YOUNG attendees at last years Carols

by Kingston enjoying the music and festivities. Picture: Supplied

Check ‘clean beach’ report before going in for a swim THE Environment Protection Authority Victoria says beachgoers should check its forecasting service or sign up for its SMS service before going to the beach on the Mornington Peninsula this summer.

EPA chief environmental scientist Dr Andrea Hinwood said the Beach Report, which came on stream last Sunday (1 December), provided information about water quality in Port Phillip. The service ends on the Labour Day weekend next March.

The water quality report comes two weeks after South East Water warned that sewage spills into Tanto Creek may have polluted beaches south of Mills Beach, Mornington (“Beach warning” The News 26/11/19).

“Our beaches are great places to visit, but they are also complex ecosystems. In certain conditions they can be home to types of bacteria that pose health risks to swimmers,” Dr Hinwood said.

Dr Hinwood said more stringent water quality standards, being used for the first time this summer, would help ensure that EPA’s Beach Report was more protective of health.

“The new standards take a precautionary approach to protecting public health. They rely on scientific studies linking microbial levels in water with the actual risk of illness,” she said.

“This is good news for swimmers and means they can have an even higher degree of confidence in our forecasts.”

A common swimmer-related illness is gastroenteritis. Children, the elderly and people with vulnerable immune systems are at the highest risk of getting ill from water-borne germs.

EPA’s forecasts for 36 Port Phillip beaches are published on the Yarra & Bay website, as well as on Twitter by following @EPA_Victoria.

On the website people can also sign up to EPA’s free SMS service to receive a text when the water at selected beaches is forecast to have poor quality.

Dr Hinwood said people should see a doctor if they have a suspected illness after swimming.

The new water quality standards have been introduced as a result of the State Environment Protection Policy (SEPP) (Waters), which came into effect in 2018.

Last year, Santa Casa (Queenscliff) beach was ranked the highest for good water quality in Port Phillip.

Rosebud and Portsea were the only peninsula beaches included in the EPA’s top 10 cleanest beaches for last summer.

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All Aboard - The “SS Coleman” to hit our shores JASON Coleman is one of our own, a local boy who through sheer will and determination made his dream a reality, and this dream has come to life again on the Mornington Peninsula.

Jason Coleman never stops creating, his mind runs 24/7.... and we thank him for that.

Back on the Mornington Peninsula in 2020 with his newest and brightest show ‘All Aboard’ the mythical ‘SS Coleman’. This nautical-themed all-consuming show masterpiece is the latest in a series of Cabaret theatre magic that started on the Peninsula in the summer of 2014 and boy are we lucky to be the recipients.

Mark these important dates: January 3 to 23, 2020 SHOWTIME and purchase your tickets quick!

With a short break, Jason returns in January 2020 for his newest cabaret experience, a short season of only 3 weeks. Jump in right away and get your tickets now, they are the hottest tickets on the Mornington Peninsula this summer and are available online or by phone. Details are below.

In true seafarer tradition, the “SS Coleman” is brimming with extraordinary colour and movement on stage through the whole show. Fantastic vocal talent coupled with cheeky dialogue and inspiring dance choreography, you’ll be held captive and wanting more. With his talented cast of local and international performers, you will be totally consumed and swept away aboard the ‘SS Coleman’.

In a world of big dance and even bigger costumes, with lighting and sound to rival any Broadway production you are in for a feast of the best of modern

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cabaret, right here on the Mornington Peninsula.

Not only are the adults catered for... our kids can have their fun showtime experience as well. The ‘Humanimals Return’ will appear for three shows only, January 16, 18 and 19 and if you wait too long.... it will be gone!.

This one’s for the little kids and the big kids in us also! Big and bright and full of fun, we get to learn about the animal world around us as Jason brings to life these characters destined to rule in their own animal kingdom, please see booking details below.

The Coleman family has featured prominently in the community for generations. Named after Jason grandfather the ‘SS Coleman’ is real and is home to Rosebud Sea Scouts, who have helped grow and support local youth for many generations. The ‘SS Coleman’ requires restoration works so with every ticket sold, Jason is making a donation to assist in the fundraising campaign. At disembarkation, all guests will be encouraged to empty their pockets of any monies they can donate to the Sea Scouts. So please give generously...

All BOOKINGS can be made at: www.ministryofentertainment.com. au/shows for ‘All Aboard’ starting at $55 per ticket limited to 20 tickets only per show (first in best dressed) and for ‘Humanimals Return’ starting at $25 per ticket for little kids or call us on 03 9329 6770 for phone bookings.

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LETTERS

Letters - 300 words maximum and including full name, address and contact number - can be sent to The News, PO Box 588, Hastings 3915 or emailed to: team@mpnews.com.au

Climate change a ‘serious’ matter

Preserve green wedge

The climate emergency proposal shows that Mayer is a serious minded Mayor.

As of early November, 11,092 concerned scientists are listed, together with their names, professional positions, disciplines and institutes.

There are an additional 166 invalid names, put in by pranksters or by mistake: these are chuckled at, or ignored, by thinking people.

Type “World Scientists Warning of a Climate Emergency Supplemental Material” to your www and click the link under that heading for the full list. Interested readers will find the entire article to be illuminating.

Richard Kessling, Somers

No ‘emergency’ * I note that the new mayor of Frankston, Cr Sandra Mayer, proposes that her council declare a “climate emergency”. One presumes that Cr Mayer is responding (in a heartfelt manner, surely) to the recently published climate emergency report supposedly signed by 11000 scientists, including (I kid you not) those well-known climatologists Mickey Mouse and Annie Aardvark. For all we know, Donald Duck, Elmer Fudd and Yosemite Sam may also have signed.

Unfortunately, this report is just another on top of 41 doomsday predictions made by alarmists over the last 50 years, not one of which has come true.

Are we expected to allow Cr Mayer to initiate costly, ineffective, meaningless expenditure in Frankston, pursuing the pipe dream of climate control? No thanks.

I will be furious if the Mayor persuades Council to spend one cent of ratepayers’ money on this virtue-signalling nonsense.

Michael Long, Frankston

Good year?

Cr Michael O’Reilly steps down as Frankston mayor. He says it’s been a good year. How is the monitor appointed to oversee bad behaviour by Frankston councillors a good year? Prue Digby concluded her ratepayer-funded duties ($1000 a day) saying the report will not be made public.

Why not? Does Frankston Council have something to hide?

Cr Steve Toms suspended. Increased crime.

Poverty and homelessness. More empty shops.

Chaos at the Arts Centre car park. Do you want to discuss double standards and silencing whistleblowers?

Can Cr O’Reilly still declare that it’s been a good year?

Vic Langsam, Frankston

Reliable government* Catastrophic. Unprecedented. Worst conditions ever seen. Sometimes I think that those in the loony left live in a time bubble and only pop out when it suits. How’s this from the left’s resident expert on all things climatic, Greta Thornburg: “If anyone tells you this is a normal cycle or that we have had fires like this before, smile politely and walk away because they don’t know what they are talking about.”

Perhaps if she had stayed in class like most 15

year olds she may have learnt about the Black Saturday fires where 173 people lost their lives; Ash Wednesday fires where 75 died; the 1968 Blue Mountains fires that burned from September to November and killed 14; 1939 Black Friday fires that killed 71; or our largest recorded fire in 1851, that burnt a quarter of Victoria.

But she didn’t stop there. She also pointed to “unprecedented” flooding in Venice. Once again a lack of schooling let’s her down as this is the sixth time in 1600 years that St Marks Basilica has been flooded, the last time 50 years ago at 1.93 metres with the highest level reached over 200 years ago at 1.96m. This latest flood reached 1.87m.

Yes, we need to take action on climate change, but we also need to be told the truth not leftist garbage. I’d rather believe the Morrison government and it’s advisors that are factoring in economics and supply above hysteria than “look at me mum, I’m on telly” kids to guide us into the future.

Michael. G Free, Mt Martha

Land needed for jobs* Just four Frankston councillors shut down the possibility of more industrial jobs in the city when they voted to not research expanding Carrum Downs Industrial Estate (CDIE).

They blocked investigation into rezoning land next to EastLink for industry. The estate has just 20 vacant blocks left.

The move will restrict growth of Frankston’s economic engine room, a precinct employing 8600 people, many in advanced manufacturing businesses, and generating $3.65 billion annually, one-third of Frankston’s economy.

Council planners and consultants recommended more research – not rezoning - but a report to inform future decisions about finding land for employment.

Ironically, the rejection came just days after the Premier Daniel Andrews opened stage one of Chisholm Institute’s Frankston campus revamp, which will see it become the region’s premier training hub for high-tech trades.

Stage one includes two levels of “real-world trade sites” for students doing courses in plumbing, construction, electrical, and electro-technology from certificate to degree level qualifications.

The CDIE rejection begs the question: where will these trade school graduates find work? Not in Frankston – because the council has effectively placed a “house full” sign at our only internationally competitive jobs precinct.

Not expanding CDIE is shortsighted and will damage our economy. It is possible to have quality green wedges and local high-tech industrial jobs.

We need a council that is visionary enough to see that job creation is vital to ensure continued prosperity and liveability; a council that plans adequately for the future. One that does not repeat the mistakes of the past, like the decisions that saw high-profile businesses exit Frankston’s CBD. It’s our responsibility to leave the next generation with a stronger Frankston economy, an internationally competitive industrial sector, and local jobs they can be proud of.

Ginevra Hosking, CEO Committee for Greater Frankston

I applaud Frankston councillors for protecting our valued green wedges and voting against further investigations to rezone this land to industry.

Ginevra Hosking wrote that it is possible to have quality green wedges and local high-tech industrial jobs. Indeed, it is. The savings generated through this vote could be invested into regenerating Frankston’s other industrial precincts, so they too have a chance to thrive like the Carrum Downs industrial precinct, without the need to chip away at the green wedges.

Yes, we want to leave the next generation with a stronger Frankston economy, but not at the expense of environmental or social outcomes.

Kylie Culshaw, Seaford

Defective design Improvement works are being carried out along Young Street, Frankston to a $13 million redevelopment of the bus interchange which is less than two years old. Notice has been taken of the most obvious flaw in the design that the road is too narrow.

It is timely to not only improve the road but also the bus shelters which are too small.

Protection for those waiting for a bus is almost non-existent. The rays of the sun, heavy rain and harsh winds cannot be avoided.

I have corresponded with Public Transport Minister Jacinta Allen and Frankston Labor MP, Paul Edbrooke but they refuse to acknowledge the inadequacy of the bus shelters.

It is difficult to understand how this design won a competition from more than 40 entries.

Brenda Rowlands, Mt Eliza

‘Appalled’ at deniers I am appalled at elderly climate deniers who insist on verbally attacking a young woman who has formed an opinion (and cannot defend herself) that differs from theirs on climate change (“Reliable government” Letters 26/11/19). How archaic, how elderly. I Wonder if they would attack Sir David Attenborough with the same vigour?

It’s not the left, but the right, that live in a time bubble because they are always continuing to rake up things from the past to compare. The left is concerned about the present, not the past, it’s never nice, whatever era, to lose any lives.

There are filmed recordings of ice cap melts, glaciers disappearing or melting at an alarming rate, reduction of Arctic sea ice, permafrost thawing, islands being inundated and coral die-off to name a few.

If those on the right don’t believe that film footage, then perhaps they don’t believe the film showing man’s landing on the moon.

The writer said he would rather believe the Morrison government and its advisors that are “factoring in economics and supply above hysteria”. Well, we have a prime minister who hugs coal and, if you want hysterics, listen how shrill he gets defending the coal mining industry.

Meanwhile, Trade Minister Simon Birmingham is fighting the European Union on climate demands because the EU wants Australia to adopt climate change targets.

Energy Minister Angus Taylor has allowed the Murray/Darling river system to dry up while he pursues other interests.

We are selling coal to the main big polluters,

China and India. As a 77-year-old, I say well done to [16-year-old Swedish environmental activist] Greta Thunberg and all the kids that are concerned about their future. Go out there and rattle a few more chains of some of those on the right.

John Cain, McCrae

Call to cool it I am concerned for Michael G Free; he should take a deep breath and calm down a bit, or he might pop a valve or two (“No ‘emergency’” Letters 27/11/19).

I think he’s becoming ever more shrill in his rants about a Scandinavian school girl’s quite pertinent questions about the world’s extreme right-inspired politics, that will lead to human extinction for the sake of the ponzi scheme of never ending economic growth.

If he looks more critically at his latest list of disasters he may realise that ever since Australia’s first nation dispossession, our continent’s environment has been going down the gurgler with ever increasing speed.

I hope he’ll take my advice and calms down so he may live long enough to experience some of the more severe effects of the loony right’s climate destroying policies.

Rupert Steiner, Balnarring Beach

Decline of coal Eighty seven per cent of Australia’s coal exports are to Japan, China, South Korea and India.

China’s renewable energy sector is growing faster than fossil fuels and nuclear power; the share of electricity from coal will decline 30-50 per cent, and the remaining 5-70 per cent will come from oil and natural gas.

India plans to cut coal imports by a third, Japan’s coal use is set to fall from a decade high of over 80 per cent to 60 per cent.

South Korea targets 30-35 per cent renewable energy up from 8 per cent, and will “drastically” reduce coal-fired power generation by banning new coal plants and retiring old ones and is raising the coal import tax a further 28 per cent.

Australia’s thermal coal export earnings will slump as a result of a 30 per cent decline in coal prices due to oversupply. This assumes that tonnes exported will not decline.

A report by three energy (not climate) experts finds that record reductions in coal use could signal the beginning of the end of the industry.

The mining industry is on the brink of an “extraordinary transformation” driven by technology including robotics and automation, according to mining executives from around the globe.

Australians believe coal mining accounts for 12.5 per cent of Australia’s economic output and employs 9.3 per cent of its workforce. In reality, coal mining employs only 0.4 per cent of workers (37,800) and is only 2.2 per cent of Australia’s GDP. You do not have to be an astrophysics engineer to see where this is leading, and that continuing to prop up an industry on its last legs does not work.

It is time for this government to pull its head out and start “investing” in industries of the future that will create jobs.

Joe Lenzo, Safety Beach *These letters were previously published in the Mornington News

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“Rachel is my heroine. She is a very capable person who doesn’t forget a thing,” says Philip.

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Thirty years later, and the Peninsula Eye Centre is widely recognised as one of Australia’s leading ophthalmic clinics.

Conveniently situated next to Beleura Private Hospital, Peninsula Eye Centre performs over 14,000 services each year, ranging from comprehensive ophthalmic examinations, tests and treatments through to cataract and retinal surgery. Dr Rick Wolfe is joined by six associate ophthalmologists and a team of highly experienced orthoptists with extensive experience across all ophthalmic conditions such as cataracts, diabetic eye disease, glaucoma and macular degeneration.

In response to growing demand for ophthalmic care on the Mornington Peninsula, Peninsula Eye Centre

has recently undergone a significant renovation. The upgrade consolidates Peninsula Eye Centre’s state of the art technology and strengthens Dr Wolfe and his team’s capacity to continue to offer sophisticated treatments to Peninsula residents in their own back yard.

“Too often, regional and rural patients are forced to travel to undergo basic medical procedures.

One of the things I am most proud of is the world-class treatments and care we offer at Peninsula Eye Centre, and at the adjoining Beleura Private Hospital, meaning local residents, particularly the elderly, don’t have to travel to Melbourne for common eye conditions such as cataracts.”

Having treated generations of Mornington Peninsula residents, Peninsula Eye Centre is also an active supporter of the community.

“A key part to our ongoing success at Peninsula Eye Centre is the wonderful sense of community that surrounds us’” says Dr Wolfe.

“The Peninsula just goes from strength to strength, with the Arts and Culture scene an especially exciting area, which is why we are delighted to support local events such as the Mornington Winter Music Festival and the Mornington Art Show so that we can play a small part in helping

The Team at Peninsula Eye Centre these fantastic events continue to flourish”.

The newly upgraded Peninsula Eye Centre was officially opened

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Peninsula Eye Centre is open Monday-Friday between 8:00 am5:00 pm.

For more information visit www.peninsulaeyecentre.com.au or call 03 5975 9999

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100 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK...

Young Street gum tree struck by lightning Compiled by Cameron McCullough DURING the thunderstorm which took place on Wednesday the lightning was very vivid.

One of the gum shade trees in Young. St, near the old garage, was struck and split in two. *** THE Frankston Brass Band will play several selections in the street tomorrow evening. *** Helping Returned Soldier Settler The working “bee” organised by the local Repatriation Committee met at Mr Peters farm on Tuesday.

Cr F. H. Wells was in charge, and there was a good muster of both men and teams.

Some useful clearing was done, which will prove a substantial “lift” to Returned Soldier Peters. *** MESSRS Brody and Mason announces by advertisement that an extensive sale of household furnishings will be held at their rooms, Frankston, next Tuesday afternoon.

The list to be submitted contains many articles of first class quality in good demand. *** A GRAND concert and dance has been arranged for Hastings on Boxing Night.

Visiting and local talent will provide the programme, and the Hastings Brass Band will be in attendance.

The proceeds are in aid of the Hall funds. *** THE Manager of the National Bank (Major McPherson) has arranged to visit Frankston twice a week, commencing on the 13th inst.

An announcement to this effect appears in our advertising columns.

This arrangement has been made in compliance with a request from the Progress Association, and Major McPherson stated further facilities will be offered if the support accorded the bank justifies same. *** A LAD named Reg Burton had a narrow escape from drowning at Frankston last week end.

He, with other boys, were swimming in the channel, near the old breakwater, when Burton appeared to get out of his depth, and was in serious difficulty when a companion named Dess, assisted by other lads, succeeded in bringing him safely to shore. *** MRS M. E. Howe, of “Cooloongatta”, Frankston, in a letter to the President of the Frankston Progress Association, voices her appreciation of the Association’s work as follows: “Mr President, May I give you credit for obtaining better facilities for posting letters.

Some short time ago our morning correspondence was cleared from the Frankston Post Office at 8.55.

No chance of getting postage stamps from the official place, and if one wanted to get the Sydney mail, must travel to the Station.

We have now got three minutes grace, providing officials are punctual at their post.

Thanks.” *** THE business at the Frankston telephone exchange has increased to an extent rendering the usual guarantee by residents to the Department unnecessary.

In another column Cr W. P. Mason convenes a meeting of subscribers for Monday next at 8.30 o’clock, at the Mechanics’ Hall, to arrange for the refund of deposits at present held by the Department. *** A GENERAL meeting of the Somerville Fruit Growers’ Association will be held on Tuesday next in the local Hall when selection of Show Committee and other business will be brought forward. *** OUR LETTER BOX – To the Editor, Sir,

In reference to a paragraph in your issue of 28th ult., headed “Long Suffering Frankston”, and having special reference to the failure of the electric light at the Mechanics’ Institute, while you admit there is a probability of the Company not being responsible for it, yet apparently, we are still to blame for it.

The failure of the light was caused by the blowing out of a fuse.

The same thing happened on a previous occasion, which you refer to.

As there is no difficulty in fuses being reached, it is quite possible someone for mischief, or for other reason, interfered with the one in the building, or it may have given out, as not infrequently happens, without any interference.

As we have pointed out before, Gas and Electric Companies are not responsible for fittings beyond the meters.

The fact that the gas mantles, as you report, were also missing, is not a responsibility of our officers, who are constantly giving gratuitous attention to the lighting of the Mechanics’.

Owing to a number of persons representing different bodies, committees &c. using the rooms it is a very difficult matter to keep proper control over the effective lighting of the building.

All we ask is a “fair deal” which we do not appear to be receiving lately.

Yours faithfully, JOHN DITCHBURN, Managing Director.

(Judging from the above we are inclined to the opinion that Mr Ditchburn is not fully aware of the really poor service afforded to Frankston.— Ed.) *** ANOTHER of the enjoyable social organised by the Frankston “Welcome Home” Committee in honour of our returned boys took place in the Mechanics’ Hall on Friday night.

The attendance as usual, was large, and an additional attraction to the programme was offered in the presence of Miss Lily Butler (the mother of Blighty), who received a most cordial welcome.

Miss Butler delivered an interesting address, in which she described her work in Paris during the war on behalf of our soldiers.

She also referred to the splendid work done on behalf of Australia at the Peace Conference, and referring to the forthcoming election, said that if Mr. Hughes and his party were to be trusted to govern the country during the critical period of the war, surely they could safeguard Australia in times of peace.

Miss Butler’s address was punctuated by hearty applause.

Cr W. J. Oates, who presided over the gathering, thanked Miss Butler for her address.

He then called on the guests of the evening to step on to the platform.

As the boys present mounted the platform they were heartily cheered.

Rev. E. Tonkin gave the address of welcome, in which he paid a glowing tribute to the men who had gone forth to fight for right and justice.

He hoped that as a result of their sacrifices a new world would be born, in which military tyranny, as a fostered in Germany, would never raise its head again. (Cheers.)

Private Cowan spoke in response, and referred to the great pleasure the home coming gave to the soldier.

He made graceful reference to Miss Butler and in substantiating that lady’s reference to the Australian and his love for “tall” stories, said that he heard that the people of London intended erecting a statue to the only “digger” who did not claim to own a sheep station. (Laughter.)

Mr. Mark Brody, on behalf of the Fathers of Soldiers’ Association, thanked the “Welcome Home” Committee for the splendid work done in entertaining the boys. *** FROM the pages of the Mornington Standard, 6 December 1919

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It makes me feel as though I might be missing something; that there is a space in my soul that simply cannot be filled. For reasons that are unclear to me, I managed to make the perilous journey into adulthood without ever having learned how to play the recorder.

I know. How could this have happened? Omissions of this magnitude are usually the fate of those raised in the jungle by wolves and not someone who experienced a comfortable middle class existence growing up in Tyabb. It prompts the question – what else did I miss? Frankly, it’s a miracle that I know how to tie my own shoelaces or can button my shirts without assistance.

The recorder is a brutal instrument.

In its favour; it is both relatively inexpensive, at least when compared to something like a grand piano, and extremely portable which, again, is an accusation that has never been leveled at said piano. It’s also close to indestructible. Kind of like the Keith Richards of musical instruments. You can drop it, kick it and throw it without putting a dent in it. Incidentally, the sound made by a recorder is such that dropping, kicking and throwing it often seems like a pretty good idea.

Let’s be honest – if Satan were to invent a musical instrument, it would probably be the recorder. It’s prone to squeaking like a pubescent teenage boy’s voice and, in that sense, can

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never fully be trusted. You never quite know when it’s going to fail you until it does. Bleep, bleep, bleep, SQUARK! It is a sound that never fails to put your nerves on edge.

Much like running fingernails – if those fingernails belonged to Wolverine – down a gigantic blackboard, there is something about the recorder the reaches into your soul and pokes

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it with a stick.

I can’t say why, but learning how to play the recorder was once an unavoidable part of the educational experience. I don’t know which sadist decided that the best way to inoculate children anyone within earshot against wanting to be a musician was to make them learn how to play the recorder, but their evil genius worked

its magic on generations of school children. I’m sure that there are lots of complex theories on how best to educate a child. I am almost certain that none of those theories centres around the recorder.

The recorder – when on its own makes one of the most confronting sounds in all the world. The only way to make it worse is to gather them en masse, like a heard of killer bees or a pack of rampaging wildebeest. The results are, frankly, a terrifying assault on the senses. Concerts are to be endured rather than enjoyed.

Despite its ubiquity, I managed to avoid it. I’m not sure quite how I did so especially since my siblings seem to all know their way around the instrument. In fact, some of them were so smitten with the thing that they acquired different types of recorder, such as the bass recorder (the connoisseurs’ choice) and the sopranino, the sound of which can cause birds to fall from the sky). I could hear them rehearsing at different points in the house. At times, I felt surrounded.

Most instruments have a champion. A genius that defines what is possible. The trumpet had Miles Davis, the guitar had Jimi Hendrix and the lagerphone was transformed by the mercurial brilliance of Eugene Stenchfoot who wrote an entire symphonic work for what, in reality, is little more than bottlecaps on a stick.

It makes me wonder – who is the Miles Davis of the recorder? Could it be me?

Perhaps the real question is this: is it too late for me? Having missed out

as a child, should I now learn the recorder as an adult? I not sure what the options are for a mature age recorder student. Will I be forced to attend a class along with a bunch of seven year olds? Being the only person over six feet tall could well make me feel self-conscious. Besides, my musical tastes are likely to be a little different to those of my classmates. They’ll be begging for ‘Greensleeves’ while I’ll be pushing for ‘Paranoid Android’ by Radiohead. Musical differences will be inevitable.

Maybe it was because I played piano that I was excused from having to learn the recorder. It just happened.

I don’t know where I was when everyone else was bleeping, squawking and puffing their way through ‘Mary Had a Little Lamb’. Probably hiding under my desk with my hands over my ears.

It’s odd that despite almost everyone being forced to learn the recorder as a child, few adults ultimately decide to turn pro. In fact, I don’t think I’ve ever met a professional recorder player. That’s quite an attrition rate.

Earlier this week, my nephew and niece treated me to a recital while we were on the phone. The results were full of enthusiasm, albeit a little inaccurate. But they were keen. And perhaps that’s the point. That music is not a sedentary experience, but something that can inspire, sooth, comfort or – most probably – infuriate.

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PINES have secured a trouble free victory over Pearcedale in the first day of their two day battle.

Pearcedale were sent in to bat first, and struggled badly. Their top order collapsed, and from 4/20 they never recovered.

Pearcedale ended up all out for 85 runs. Pines came in and quickly chased that down, declaring at 0/95 off 21 overs to give them a chance at grabbing an outright win this weekend.

Pearcedale will restart at 1/6 on day two.

Long Island have set a mammoth target for Somerville to chase down in the first day of their matchup.

Openers Nick Jewell and Aiden Mckenna were electric for Long Island.

They put together an opening partnership of 178 runs. Mckenna scored 91 before being dismissed, and Jewell got to 97.

Long Island finished at 3/296 at stumps, leaving Somerville a daunting task.

At Bruce Park, Heatherhill and Moorooduc had a tightly contested first day.

Moorooduc came in to bat first and

had some troubles, eventually bowled out for 149 off just 47 overs. Heatherhill weren’t too impressive with the bat either, and ended the day at 5/88.

Main Ridge set Red Hill a target of 230 to chase down at Ditterich Reserve.

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A CENTURY from Joel Malcolm has helped Delacombe Park to a good total in the first day of proceedings in their match against Hastings.

Malcolm came in at number five and scored 127 not out, his best ever score for his club. He scored 11 boundaries during the impressive innings.

Opener Jonathan Guthrie also contributed, scoring 63 runs.

Delacombe Park managed to score 258 runs before stumps was called to end the day.

At Ferrero Reserve, Mt Martha and Seaford Tigers both struggled to score in the first day of their clash.

The Tigers won the toss and chose to bat first but it wasn’t a decision that paid off. Their best scoring batsman put just 34 runs on the board, and they were bowled out for 92 after 48 overs.

In pole position to claim a win, Mt Martha would have felt comfortable at 1/40. From there, a stunning middle

order collapse saw them fall to 6/53 before the end of the day.

Mt Martha need 40 runs with 4 wickets in hand, and the clash looks poised to go down to the wire if they can’t improve.

Carrum set Crib Point a big target to chase at Cyril Fox Reserve, setting a score of 257 in their first innings.

Daniel Polson was Carrum’s best, scoring an impressive 83.

Crib Point came in to bat for 5 overs before stumps, and finished at 1/6.

Dromana had a good day against Rosebud, batting first and scoring 264 before stumps.

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CARRUM Downs have thrashed Skye to secure a win on day one of their two day clash.

Skye were sent in to bat first, and were completely cleaned up. They ended up all out for a paltry 37 off 19 overs.

Michael Flahive only bowled five overs, but was brilliant. He ended up with figures of 5/3.

Carrum Downs had no trouble chasing that down, and declared after 37 overs at 7/181.

Skye struggled in their second in-

nings too and will restart on day two at 5/66, in grave danger of falling to an outright loss.

Travelling to take on Frankston YCW, Tyabb had a difficult day on Saturday. They were bowled out for 105 runs.

Opener Michael Edwards scored 41 for Tyabb in a decent showing, but he got no backup from his teammates.

The Stonecats came in to bat 18 overs before stumps, and finished in a good position at 1/33.

Tootgarook are in pole position for a win after a good showing on day one against Ballam Park.

Ballam Park were dismissed for only 112. Things were going well for them at 2/74, but quickly derailed.

They lost their last six wickets for just 11 runs.

Tootgarook finished the day at 0/45, looking likely to secure a win on day two.

Rye fell from 2/96 to all out for 151 against Boneo.

Rye’s task of defending their total was made more difficult by their collapse. Boneo will start on day two from 0/26.

Seaford set a massive total of 307 in their first innings against Balnarring.

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SORRENTO have defeated Baden Powell on day one at home at David Macfarlane Reserve.

Baden Powell were poor with bat in hand, scoring just 71 before being bowled out after only 29 overs.

Jake Wood was brilliant for Sorrento with the ball. He posted figures of 8/26 off his 15 overs to decimate Baden Powell.

Sorrento scored 127 to claim victory. On day two Baden Powell will start from 2/11.

At Lloyd Park, Matt Foon scored a brilliant century to put his Mornington side in a good position against Langwarrin.

Mornington ended the day at 7/219 off their 80 overs.

Peninsula OB also had a good day on Saturday, putting 234 on the board before being bowled out.

It was an excellent team performance for the Old Boys. None of their batsmen scored a half century, but seven of them scored more than 20.

At Emil Madsen Reserve, Flinders went in to bat first and scored 125 off 76 overs before being sent packing.

Mt Eliza restart on day two at home from 0/7.

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Fijian five for Frankston Pines SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie FIVE Fijian internationals could be joining Frankston Pines next season.

Pines recently announced a partnership with the Victorian Multicultural Sports Association, a Fijian community group, and VMSA president Victor Kumar was quoted in a recent Fiji Times story announcing that the five players would be heading to Monterey Reserve.

Kumar was elected vice-president of Pines at the club’s recent week’s AGM. The players are Ba midfielder Kishan Sami, Nasinu goalkeeper Alzaar Alam, Nasinu midfielder Savenaca Baledrokadroka, Lautoka central defender Muni Shivam Naidu and Nadi striker Tito Vodowaqa.

They have all represented Fiji at under-19 and under-23 levels and the move to Pines is seen as a pathway to being offered contracts with clubs in higher leagues.

This pathway was made possible by an initiative of Fiji prime minister Frank Bainimarama during his visit to Australia last month and has the backing of Football Victoria and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

“This initiative is strongly backed

by DFAT in making travel arrangements for the players,” Kumar said.

“I would like to thank the Australian government for their support towards making these players’ dreams come true.”

Both Sami and Baledrokadroka have captained Fiji’s under-23s and 20-year-old Baledrokadroka has made seven appearances for the full national team.

Pines senior coach Kevin “Squizzy” Taylor welcomed the initiative.

“There are some very talented players mentioned and if they all come over it will give us plenty of depth in the squad,” Taylor said.

“I believe that a memorandum of understanding is in place between Australia and Fiji regarding a sporting exchange program and these players would fall into that category.”

Taylor is referring to Pacific Sports Partnerships, a $39 million federal government program for developing sport among Pacific communities.

The Pines gaffer was in charge of an 18-player squad, the Victoria All Stars, which flew to Auckland last Wednesday to compete in the 2019 Pacific Cup. The VMSA arranged an entry for the Victorian squad which was bolstered by the inclusion of guest players CJ

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Hodgson, Travis Ernsdoerfer and Cedric Benza (Frankston Pines), Marcus Collier (Skye United), Andy Stubley (Box Hill United) and James Burgess (Springvale White Eagles).

Other squad members came from Victoria, NSW and Queensland and they had their first training session the morning after arriving in Auckland.

Hodgson captained the squad which competed in Pool A of the tournament alongside Labasa, Nadi, Northshore All Stars and NZFFI All Stars.

The Vic squad failed to reach the semi-finals in what proved to be a high standard tournament with other sides featuring NPL players from NSW and Queensland and overseas visa players.

In NPL2 news Langwarrin only has a handful of spots available in its senior squad for the 2020 season.

As things stand the squad is Fraser Maclaren, Colby Jones, Jamie Cumming, Luke Burgess, Alex Van Heerwarden, Jaiden Madafferi, Luke Goulding, Dylan Kilner, Lucas Portelli, Boris Ovcin, Brandon Jansz, Wayne Wallace, Callum Goulding, Damir Stoilovic, George Howard, John Maclean and Delarno Pharoe.

A number of triallists continue to train with the squad and senior coach Scott Miller confirmed last week that he had arranged a friendly against

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keen to join new NPL3 outfit Doveton.

Peninsula Strikers and ex-Pines midfielder Jordan “Kaka” Avraham is believed to be on Mornington’s radar despite trialling at Lawton Park.

Last Friday Mornington announced that Jason Symonds had been appointed head coach of the reserves, with Steve Riley assistant coach and Paul Nott team manager.

In State 2 news Peninsula Strikers have locked in four pre-season games: v Endeavour United, Centenary Park, Saturday 18 January, 1pm and 3pm; v.

Frankston Pines, Monterey Reserve, Thursday 23 January, 7.15pm; v. Mazenod Victory, Mazenod College, Saturday 15 February, 1pm and 3pm; and v. South Springvale, Centenary Park, Saturday 29 February, 1pm and 3pm.

In State 4 news there’s been plenty of activity at both Seaford United and Somerville Eagles.

Seaford agreed terms with experienced midfielder Scott Webster last week.

“They’re ambitious about next season and I’m hoping for promotion,” Webster said.

He has been with Frankston Pines, Oakleigh Cannons, Morwell Pegasus, Casey Comets, Mornington and Doveton.

Webster is one of five new players Seaford has targeted and veteran

Melbourne Victory’s NPL squad at Lawton Park on Saturday 14 December at 11am.

A Christmas barbeque will be held after the match for players and supporters.

In State 1 news Wayne “Buzza” Gordon has returned to Dallas Brooks Park after a stint with Doveton.

Mornington had been talking to the veteran striker throughout the back half of last season and agreed terms with him last week.

“He’s a winner and I’ve always had a good relationship with him,” Mornington senior coach Adam Jamieson said.

“He left on good terms when he went to Doveton and we’re hoping that he can come in and teach some of the kids here.”

A number of younger players have been training with Mornington and have been impressive.

Strikers youngster Matt Harrington trained at Dallas Brooks Park a fortnight back and caught the eye.

“He did really, really well and he looked like he enjoyed himself,” Jamieson said.

“We’ve made no secret of the fact that we want to sign him.”

One teenager who won’t be signing is Langy striker Keegan Guy who is

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Previous No 1 Anthony Madafferi has told Seaford that he is unavailable next season due to work commitments hence the keen interest in Acs who is on holiday in Port Douglas and will make a decision when he returns to Melbourne.

Acs has had stints with Essendon Royals, Heidelberg United, Casey Comets, Southern Stars, Langwarrin and Mazenod Victory.

Andy Lancaster is joint senior coach at Seaford with Matty Morris-Thomas.

“We would like three more players who have played at a higher level, definitely a centre back, a striker and a left-sided player and we would be really happy if we could cover those positions,” Lancaster said.

Morris-Thomas will again be a player-coach.

At Somerville the dust still hasn’t settled after the recent resignations of senior coach Scott Morrison, assistant Stan Packer and goalkeeping coach Stuart Mitchell.

A club meeting early last week was attended by a handful of first team players and there are fears that a number of players may be on the move.

Of the current senior squad it’s unclear whether Daniel Hodge, Carlo Cardoso, Joel Wade, Louis Griffiths, Callum Richardson, Francis Beck and some others will stay for next season.

Somerville had been interested in Blake Hicks, Beau Sharpe and Chris Parry from Rosebud but the coaching upheaval may have ended any potential moves by that trio.

In State 5 news Football Victoria announced last week that Mount Martha was one of five new teams granted State League status for the 2020 season.

It is expected that the six-year-old club will compete in State 5 South alongside Rosebud and Aspendale Stingrays.

Chris Sanderson is senior coach, Al Baldwin is reserves coach and Cheree Lane is operations manager.

Melbourne Victory keeper and Southern United head coach Melissa Maizels is Mount Martha’s technical director.

The club will play its home games at Civic Reserve in Dunns Road, Mornington.

Last weekend the official opening of the venue took place headlined by federal member for Flinders Greg Hunt, shire councillors and Australian athletics legend Debbie Flintoff-King.

The club is waiting on funding approval for new clubrooms.

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Toosbuy’s racing as well as ever HORSE RACING

By Ben Triandafillou THE consistent Brett Scott-trained gelding, Toosbuy, continued his brilliant start to his preparation by scoring his fourth victory at Cranbourne on Friday 29 November.

The six-year-old son of Danerich sat wide and towards the rear of the field for the entire race before unleashing a powerful finishing burst to score a comfortable one-and-three-quarter length victory over the Gary Cluning-trained Written Letter and the Lloyd Kennewell-trained Crimson Tycoon.

It was a great way to close out the night for jockey, Daniel Stackhouse, who bought up a winning double having also won on the Lindsay Parktrained Zorro Macho earlier in the night.

Mornington-based trainer Brett Scott was stoked to see his honest galloper continue on his solid preparation.

“He’s not a spring chicken, but he just keeps giving his all,” trainer Brett Scott said.

“He was going to go back and then the pace slackened, and he got trapped wide with no cover, but he was always travelling nicely and had plenty to give when Daniel asked him.”

“He has gotten a lot better mentally with age.

He used to be quite a hot horse and do a lot wrong and over race, but he continues to be a great horse for our stable.”

After 29 career starts and having four wins and eight placings to his name, Toosbuy seemingly looks to be going as well as he ever has heading into the New Year.

The gelding has earnt $155,000 in prize money and will now likely begin to make his way towards a metro class race.

Brett Scott said that any rain around will be a massive positive, as Toosbuy seems to thrive with a bit of cut in the ground. Eventually running the gelding over a mile also isn’t out of contention despite failing twice at the trip previously.

“He’s had two goes at the mile and to be honest both times he’s led them up and that’s not his go so I think he can get a mile if he’s ridden right and switched off but at the moment he’s still coming up,” he said.

“That was only his second run this prep, so we’ll just try to go to 1400m now and find the right race and hopefully there’s something on the horizon.”

“That was a good result today, the owners are happy, and he just continues to be an honest horse.”

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In Kysha’s first year in her new squad, the 2019 Rye Gift champion and Stawell Gift semi finalist has fit in quite naturally based on her strong performance.

“The whole crew at Pride Performance have been incredible to me since coming over at the start of pre season, I couldn’t be more grateful for them all, especially my coach, Matt Carter.”

Still a young and developing athlete, the sky seems to be the limit for the Mount Eliza based student.

I’m not too sure [of the next goal], at this point in time we’re just taking it one step at a time. We have relays this weekend which will be a lot of fun and then I’ll be having another hit out at the Warrnambool Gift the following weekend.”

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By Brosnan Kelly IN only its second year, two hundred and forty athletes from around Victoria - and some interstate - descended upon the Thomas Barclays Oval for the annual running of the Hastings Gift.

An event organised by a local community based group, ‘Peninsula Athletics Association Incorporated’, the Gift was initiated in 2018 in an attempt to raise interest in the suburb and attract tourism to the area, as well as aiding in the continuity of the richly historic sport of Professional Athletics.

The AGL Hastings Women’s Gift was run and won by emerging sprint star and local peninsula talent Kysha Praciak.

The 20 year old crossed the line in the 120m main event in 14.37 seconds, holding off a fast finishing South Australian Ellie Whittingham, and training partner Sienna Fighera in the final.

Kysha celebrated with family, partner and her training squad Pride Performance, coached by Matt Carter.

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