Doggone! Pets out for a day of fun Woof, woof: Michelle Levenspiel with Bowser, Jo Brady with Ernie, Whittney Stone with Olive, (rear) Kevin Wilcox with Brogan, (front) Gracie Lynch with Snowy the chicken and Cecillia Lynch with Dot the cat. Picture: Yanni
A FAMILY pet day will be held at Mornington Yacht Club, 10am-2pm, Wednesday 21 September. Pets of all sorts are welcome – suitably restrained, of course – to enjoy a range of interesting activities and perhaps pick up a showbag. Demonstrations and activities will include a Wonderful World of Pets Show by Mt Martha Veterinary Clinic, a This is My Pet session, basic dog and obedience demonstrations, sausage sizzle and a pet parade with prizes for best dressed, most unusual, waggiest tail, longest tongue and best sit and drop. Pets can be microchipped, and a cat adoption program may also be available. Details: 5975 7001 or email office@morningtonyc.net.au
Drink driving FRANKSTON man was found drinkdriving at allegedly four times the legal limit by Mornington police, Friday morning (16 September). The divisional van crew spotted the 41-year-old just after 2am in Hardy St, Mornington. He was intercepted and returned a positive breath test. When tested again at the Mornington police station the man allegedly blew 0.206 per cent. His car was impounded, his licence cancelled and he will be charged on summons with drink-driving offences. Detective Senior Sergeant Michael Lamb described the reading as “very high”. He was concerning a person “would even consider driving when that impaired”. “Fortunately, thanks to the diligence and alertness of the Mornington police, this drunk-driver was quickly intercepted and did not kill himself of somebody else,” Detective Lamb said.
Wine success RED Hill South’s Tuck’s Ridge estate’s 2014 Turramurra chardonnay has been named the top Mornington Peninsula wine at the 2016 James Halliday Chardonnay Challenge. The winery’s chardonnay won the Best of Region category in the prestigious awards after the judging panel led by experienced wine judge Philip Rich have it an outstanding 96 points. Judges assess the wines in regional brackets, providing judges with a reference to regional style. Mr Rich said the judging panel had to “ensure all wines were properly assessed and the best results were reached”. The overall winner was Penfolds Bin A chardonnay, 2015.
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