NEWS DESK Time out for revellers A “CONCENTRATED group” of about a dozen Australia Day revellers caused headaches for police at Mornington on Thursday 26 January. Acting Senior Sergeant Chris Stock, of Mornington police, said celebrations by about 10,000 people in Main St and surrounding streets was marred by the misbehaviour of this small group. He said a large contingent of police soon made its presence felt and five drunks – mainly teenagers and underage drinkers – were locked up at 1am after rowdy behaviour in Merchant Lane. They spent four hours in the cells and were released later that morning after being handed $622 infringement notices. “They had been drinking and the sooner we arrived to take care of them the better,” he said. “There’s always the propensity for things to get out of hand if we don’t nip things in the bud.” Sergeant Stock said the fact that there were no reported assaults made it a “good day at the office” for police.
Keen combatants: Mt Eliza’s female fire fighters are Alex Chatwin-Dalgleish, Maddison Wiese, Victoria Oldjohn, Stephanie Rouse, Denise Gartland, Aleda Clarke, Mel Killian and Petyka Slattery.
Chess players
The girls are all fired up THE girls outnumbered the guys on a recent Mt Eliza Fire Brigade recruiting course: the first time that’s been the case in its 80-year history. “In my 30 years’ service we have always had women in the brigade, but this is the first time we have recruited more women than men for an intake,” Brigade captain Andrew Whitehead said. “We had four females and one male on our most recent course.”
The volunteer brigade relies on local support and next month members will be calling on Mt Eliza residents for help. It will be actively recruiting firefighting and emergency response crews, as well as brigade support roles. Those considering volunteering with the CFA and wondering what’s involved in being a volunteer can attend an information session in early March. To register visit mtelizacfa.com.au
CHESS players are welcome to join the Benton Chess Club, Benton Square Community Centre, 145 Bentons Rd, Mornington. Games will be held from 1.30-4pm, starting Wednesday 1 February. Guidance is available to help players develop their abilities and chess sets are available, although players are welcome to bring their own. Email Hans at jfcdeweerd@icloud. com or turn up to enjoy a game.
LETTERS Continued from Page 14 Why should the Esplanade, one of the scenic roads of the Mornington Peninsula, or any other road, be off limits just to satisfy cyclists who don’t seem to be bothered about creating a safety hazard. While we’re talking about inappropriate areas for cyclists to be, let’s mention the Bay Trail in Rosebud. These Lycra-clad kamikaze pilots come speeding through, regardless that the said trail is also for pedestrians, as though Gargantua is hot on their tail. Perhaps I should call these people “whispering death”, Kamikaze means “divine wind”, which is what I pass when a bike silently whizzes by unannounced. Obviously a bell is an optional extra as it probably will create wind drag that will slow them down in their time trial. You may get a diminishing obscenity from their mouth for daring to be on the same path as them as they disappear out of sight. Sorry all you
Lycra lads and lassies out there, get over yourselves and learn to live with the rest of us. Cycle responsibly. John Cain, McCrae
Peace returns, for now Am I sad? Of course I’m sad, in fact shattered. Another Australia Day over, the departure of our hordes, the Rye carnival and those screaming females, the raging motor bikes, the purring jet skis, the crackers, and never forgetting Jason Coleman’s world class cabaret with the incredible international cast. So quiet. A lull. Waiting patiently for their return. Easter can’t come quick enough. Travel safely my friends. Sadly missed. More importantly, there’s still time to give a shilling to my second home when trouble knocks: www.rosebudhospitalsummerappeal. org.au Cliff Ellen, Rye
Frankston Hospital Traffic Alert Construction of the new 750 space multi-deck car park has now commenced. PAGE 16
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Parking may be limited during construction. Patients and visitors are encouraged to plan ahead. For more details please visit peninsulahealth.org.au/ frankstoncarpark
Citizen’s thanks As the 2016 Frankston Citizen of the Year, I look back on the past year and what it has meant to me. To be nominated and chosen for this great honour has been a humbling experience, and I thank the nominators and last year’s Frankston Council for considering me. To be an ambassador for Frankston has meant that I attended several official functions and was asked to speak to community groups, an experience that I undertook with great pride. To the 2017 Citizens of the Year, husband and wife the Reverend Angel and Pastor Ulli Roldan, I offer my heartiest congratulations and wish you every success as you carry the ambassador’s baton for this year. Good luck and enjoy 2017 as you serve and represent the community of our wonderful city. David Cross, 2016 Frankston Citizen of the Year
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