NEWS DESK
Thieves break into The Hastings Club THIEVES broke into the Hastings Club, 3am, Wednesday 31 May, after unscrewing the lock on the front door and rewiring the alarm to prevent it activating. Police said three men drove up to the club in Marine Parade in a stolen black Holden wearing black clothing, gloves and balaclavas. Two of the men then forced an internal door with a jemmy bar. One was captured on CCTV and is described as being Caucasian with a stocky build. He used an angle grinder to try to cut open an ATM behind the bar. He got away with a small amount
of cash. Police arrived when another alarm was activated but the men had already driven off. Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.
House damaged A SAMSUNG Galaxy S7 mobile phone valued at $1000 was stolen from a house in Hastings, overnight Tuesday 30 May. The burglars smashed the toilet and damaged carpets in the Brydon Court house and tagged the walls with the words “Hello 3195”. There was no sign of forced entry.
Car stolen THIEVES kicked in the door of a Nepean Highway, Dromana unit, before stealing a 2002 Holden sedan, overnight Saturday 27 May. The car carried Queensland registration 013WNF.
Entry barred A WOULD-BE bandit broke a door handle when trying to force entry into the Curb gymnasium, Nepean Highway, Mornington, but could not gain entry, overnight Tuesday 30 May.
Driver’s days numbered A HOLDEN Commodore wagon with DIY number plates was pulled over by police in Ballarto Rd, Carrum Downs, 4.30pm, Sunday 4 June. The cardboard number plates had the word ‘NOIDER’ written in black marker pen. The 37-year-old Frankston driver was found to be unlicensed and the car unregistered. The car, along with the handmade plates, was impounded. The driver will be charged on summons with unlicensed driving, unregistered vehicle, breach Interlock condition and driving an unroadworthy vehicle.
Cancer check BOWEL cancer is one of the most common cancers, affecting one in 18 males and one in 26 females. It is mostly seen in persons aged 40 years and over, and after 50 years the incidence increases sharply. Armed with that data, Mt Eliza Rotary Club is encouraging greater participation in the BowelScan program. “Records over the last 30 years have shown that there are many people who will have a positive bowel cancer test one year after a negative test,” Rotarian Maurie Selth said. “If you wait an extra year to do the test then the polyps or bowel cancer will be more advanced and more difficult to treat.” He said 10 per cent of the BowelScan participants in the area covered by Mt Eliza Rotary needed a follow up by their doctor. “Ninety per cent of bowel cancers can be cured if detected early and this year Mt Eliza Rotary is facilitating and extending the BowelScan program through the Mornington Peninsula and Western Port area with the involvement of 21 pharmacies,” Mr Selth said. The pharmacies will sell the take home kits for $15 which, once a sample is taken, are sent by self-addressed envelope to the kit suppliers. “The results are confidential and sent back to the person involved. However if the result is positive your nominated doctor is notified as well,” Mr Selth said. “Bowel cancer has the second most common cancer death rate in all Australians after lung cancer but, if diagnosed early, there’s a 90 per cent chance of successful treatment. Kits are available up to mid-June. Call 1300 779 694.
Senior drivers’ expo A FREE senior drivers’ expo will be held at the Rosebud Memorial Hall, 9.45am-1.30pm, Saturday 24 June. Road Safe South East is running the half day information session with backing from Mornington Peninsula Shire, VicRoads, Victoria police and RACV. Driving instructors and training staff will instruct seniors on road safety, driving skills, prescribed medicines and road laws. Participants will receive a free and confidential one-on-one driver assessment in their own cars, as well as a free VicRoads’ roadworthiness assessment of their cars. They can watch a VicRoads tyre safety presentation, view a series of road safety videos and join in the Safe Drive seminar developed by Vic Roads. Participants also receive a free up-to-date road rules book in their showbags and have the opportunity to ask questions of police highway patrol members in a Q&A session which extends after the expo. A free barbecue lunch and morning and afternoon tea and refreshments will be provided. Pre-registration is essential for catering purposes. Call 0419 398 695 or after hours 5986 4621.
Open morning GUESTS will be able to enjoy school tours, curriculum presentation, school assembly and morning tea at Mornington Special Developmental School’s open morning, 9.30am-noon, Wednesday 21 June. The school is at 40 Robertson Drive, Mornington. RSVP to Karen, 59 756 111, by 19 June.
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Western Port News 6 June 2017