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Skater’s successful campaign A CAMPAIGN by a young skater to have his local skatepark upgraded has been successful. Langwarrin Skatepark at Lloyd Park will soon be improved. 13-year-old Caiden led a campaign to have the park refurbished, which eventually caught the attention of council and local MPs. A federal government grant of $20,000 was announced for the project last week, which adds to a funding commitment already made by Frankston Council. Caiden said “expanding the skate park would be good for everyone. Not only does it support positive mental health, it also gives kids something safe to do.” Over 350 people signed Caiden’s petition.
Dunkley MP Peta Murphy said “the facilities at the Langwarrin Skatepark are outdated and, in some places, unsafe. The Langwarrin community deserves a skatepark that’s safe and that caters for different levels of experience.” “I look forward to continuing to work with Frankston City Council, who also provided funding, on immediate improvements and consultation and design on bigger works,” she said.
DUNKLEY MP Peta Murphy with Caiden and other skaters at Langwarrin Skatepark. Picture: Supplied
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Frankston Times
8 June 2021
UNCERTAINTY around the staging of the Tokyo Olympics has not deterred students from St Macartan’s Primary School, Mornington from supporting the Aussie hopefuls. Over the past few weeks, in response to a plea from the Australian Olympic Committee, the students drew simple, inspirational pictures and quotes for display on the walls in the athletes’ village. Year 6 student Ned Croft is pictured above posting the pictures during home learning.
Chimney warning WINTER is here, and Mornington Peninsula firefighters are urging residents to check and service fireplaces, chimneys, fireboxes and flues. Last year, Country Fire Authority and Fire Rescue Victoria crews responded to 192 chimney fires – with 104 in the coldest months. “Chimney fires can quickly turn into house fires so the few minutes spent now could be one of the most important fire safety actions you take this season,” CFA chief officer Jason Heffernan said. He urged households with open fire places to have chimneys professionally cleaned annually to avoid the build-up of creosote – a highly flammable black tar-like residue. “Creosote is caused by general use, but it can also build up more quickly by using green wood or treated timbers,” he said. “Make sure to only burn dry, clean wood to reduce the risk of fire starting from a fireplace or wood heater.” Chief Officer Heffernan advised residents to use a torch to check for creosote build-up or obstructions and urged them to extinguish a fire before going to bed or leaving the house. Chimney and heating tips include having chimneys cleaned annually and gas heaters inspected and serviced every two years, placing a guard or screen to prevent sparks and wood from falling out, not drying clothes near fires and not having flammable items, such as curtains, close to a heater or open fire. Children and pets must be supervised near all types of heating.