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Watchdog barks at councils Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au A REPORT released by the Victorian Ombudsman last week revealed 97 complaints about Kingston Council were made to the watchdog over a 12-month period but The News has found just over 10 per cent of complaints were referred to council. The Ombudsman’s annual report released last Monday (16 October) listed the number of complaints about each of Victoria’s 79 councils received by the watchdog during the 2016-17 financial year. Kingston was listed as the 12th most complained about council to the state watchdog that has the power to investigate state government departments and agencies, councils and statutory authorities. The News asked the Ombudsman’s office how many of the 97 complaints were investigated and substantiated. A statement provided from Ombudsman Deborah Glass said complaints about councils “range from issues such as parking infringements, rates and how complaints are handled, to improper conduct and poor governance”. “We encourage councils to ‘learn to love complaints’ as each complaint is free feedback about what
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Netball leads way to healthier club THERE are now 10 times more obese children and teenagers in the world compared to 40 years ago – according to a global study of over 200 countries. A proactive healthy step has seen Michele Cavanagh, president of Bonbeach YCW Junior Netball Club, and committee members pledge to take a proactive approach to fostering a healthy culture at the junior netball club. They have recognised that in addition to promoting physical activity, they too have an opportunity to broaden and connect with players to encourage healthy food habits in an attempt to reduce poor lifestyle behaviours and conflicting messages that juniors can face. The first step in trying to improve the healthy culture at the club was to drop the common ‘lollies at halftime or at the end of a game’ mentality often seen at junior sport. As a replacement, fruit will continue to be offered midway through and at the end of games. Another initiative which has been altered by the committee was the ‘chocolate drive’ fundraiser that is held annually which will now be replaced with various other fundraising initiatives such as raffles. Local health coach and ambassador to Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution and That Sugar Film Maddie Race was invited to the club in late-August to conduct a one-hour educational healthy eating workshop for players in replacement to their normal training session. “Players were educated on how to
Health pledge: Charlotte and Tegan from Bonbeach Junior Netball Club. Picture: Gary Sissons
read food labels and in particular identifying the amount of sugar in popular kid’s food,” Race said. “We also did a mindful eating exercise and completed a simple food quiz, where we were able to collect valuable data for the club and individual teams on the current food habits.” As part of the workshops held by Race, families received a digital copy of her ebook Healthy eating guide, kids playing sport edition to help them understand the impact food choices have on their daily life, mood, perfor-
mance and recovery. Race said she is passionate about inspiring mums, dads and kids to get back in the kitchen and cook using real ingredients to create healthy meals. “Healthy and thriving sporting communities extend past training and game day. As a society, where childhood obesity is at epidemic rates, we need to take a more proactive approach when it comes to food options presented to children,” she said. “By removing conflicting messages and fostering a positive healthy
dialogue to support training and game day as Bonbeach YCW Junior Netball Club is currently undertaking is the positive start that we need. “We are living on way too much processed, convenient food that line supermarket shelves and often deemed ‘healthy’ because of poor labelling laws and hidden salt and sugar. “This food is often cheaper and directly marketed to busy families. This food is often seen at weekend sport canteens and needs to change.” Ben Triandafillou
Watchdog eye on complaints Continued from Page 1 Kingston Council confirmed of the 11 complaints: n Three matters related to outstanding rates or financial hardship (Finance Department) n Two related to parking infringements (Statutory Education and Compliance Department) n One related to noise (Environmental Health Department) n One related to a barking dog (Statutory Compliance Department) n One related to parking signs (Traffic and Transport Department) n One related to construction of shade sails (Building Department) n One related to landfill planning matter (City Development Department) n One was related to special charge scheme (Finance/Governance Department). Mr Nevins said the complaints referred to council by the Ombudsman’s office were dealt with by governance manager Phil De Losa. The Ombudsman’s 2015-16 annual report lists 79 complaints made about Kingston Council in the year before the latest report. Last week’s 2016-17 annual report listed neighbouring Frankston Council having 71 complaints made to the Ombudsman and Bayside Council having 66 complaints. Casey Council was the most complained about council with 139 complaints. There are no figures confirming how many complaints were investigated and substantiated.
State brothel busters call wins support Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au COUNCILS across Victoria have backed a Kingston Council push for a state government led crackdown on illegal brothels masquerading as massage businesses. A Kingston Council motion tabled at a Municipal Association of Victoria state council meeting last week (19-20 October) calling for a state taskforce to tackle massage parlours offering extra illegal services was supported by attending councils. Kingston mayor Cr David Eden and council CEO John Nevins attended the two-day MAV meeting in Melbourne. Cr Eden said the support shown for
Kingston’s proposal to have the state government take on responsibility for “complex” and potentially costly investigations of suspected illegal brothels means other councils want “to see more action taken”. “We appreciate the police do an outstanding job but more resources are urgently needed as the number of illegal brothels is on the rise and council has been forced to step in as we have seen no police enforcement on this issue,” the mayor said. He said ratepayers could not be expected to solely fund such investigations. “Kingston Council has successfully prosecuted four illegal brothels in recent months and we’re investigating five more, but each case is complex and cost-
ly,” Cr Eden said. “And the businesses may simply move to another area. “We need a state-led approach that uses the expertise of Victoria Police to shut these illegal operators down for good.” Cr Eden noted the state government is responsible for the licensing of brothels with input from Victoria Police. “Local councils are not equipped to deal with operators who may be involved in more serious criminal activities not can we address the potential exploitation of illegal brothel workers or provide appropriate support structures when required.” Kingston Council has written to Victorian Police Minister Lisa Neville urging the Labor state government to act.
High exposure: A former massage business Fire Banana in Mentone closed after Kingston Council hired investigators found illegal services offered. Picture: Gary Sissons
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Heart pumping: Katerina Vermes, right, with Oliver and Valeria learn CPR from instructor Ceinnen Rataj under paramedic supervision. Picture: Gary Sissons
Learn how to restart a heart EVERY day across Victoria 16 people need emergency care because their heart stops beating. Paramedics across Victoria last Monday (16 October) helped people understand what to do in a life-threatening emergency as part of a global effort on Restart a Heart Day. Bayside Shopping Centre visitors and people at Frankston Pier were among Victorians learning about cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Ambulance Victoria acting CEO Mick Stephenson said only one in 10 people
survived a cardiac arrest. “This Restart a Heart Day we’re encouraging everyone to make sure they know what to do when a loved one’s heart stops beating so more lives can be saved,” Mr Stephenson said. “Paramedics attend more than 5000 cardiac arrests in Victoria each year and 74 per cent of those happen at home. Knowing CPR could help save the life of someone you know and love.” Mr Stephenson said every minute that CPR and defibrillation is delayed, a person’s chance of survival
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Two’s up for hotel site apartments Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au PLANS to build a four-storey apartment building alongside the Mentone Hotel building have been shelved in favour of a two-storey complex. Developer Paul Huggins, of Momentum Developments, lodged a new planning application with Kingston Council last month reducing the number of units in an apartment development to 13. Mr Huggins initially applied in 2015 to build 45 apartments at the site but council voted in March to limit any complex to two storeys in line with ex-
isting height restrictions along Beach Rd. The number of townhouses in the main hotel building will rise from 12 to 16 under the new planning proposal. The hotel’s exterior and the main internal staircase are heritage listed. Plans to include a food and drinks establishment in the lower level of the lower floor of the Mentone Hotel building have been dropped as part of the scaled-back development. Kingston Council advised a meeting between the developer and objectors to the latest planning application will be held next month and councillors will likely vote on the two-storey de-
velopment proposal before the end of the year. “Formal advertising of the application commenced on 19 September,” council planning and general development general manager Jonathan Guttmann said. “Public notice included four signs erected at the site and information on council’s website.” Submissions can be received by council until a formal decision on the planning application is made. Mr Guttman said 43 objections have been received to date and concerns include impact on existing neighbourhood character, overdevelopment, increased traffic and “a loss of a significant venue to the community”.
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BURGLARS searched rooms and smashed windows while robbing a Carrum house, Monday 23 October. DVDs were left in the backyard of the Station St property. Police said DNA evidence was left at the scene.
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TWO mates drinking on Mordialloc Pier were approached by a woman who asked for a cigarette, 8pm, Wednesday 18 October. The mates, aged 19 and 21, said they didn’t have any when two unknown men approached and demanded alcohol. The men then punched the mates, causing chipped teeth, cuts to their mouths and cheeks, and leaving one with a suspected broken nose. They ran off towards the bus stop. Ambulance Victoria officers treated the men at the pier.
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TWO beach boxes on the Chelsea foreshore were vandalised between 9-23 October. Graffiti was sprayed on the boxes at the Franklin Avenue end, with the words Satan, Star of David, and the letters SEJCM visible. Toilets at Mordialloc train station were also spray painted, Tuesday 17 October. Protective services officers found them “heavily tagged” from a spray can.
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A $1500 Parrot-Disco drone was stolen from a car in Main St, Mordialloc, 8.55am, Sunday 22 October. Also stolen was a wallet containing credit cards and a $600 iPad. The cards were quickly used four times for purchases under $100.
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BLOWER vacs, grass cutters and other gardening equipment was stolen from a shed behind the Mordialloc Bowls Club, McDonald St, overnight Monday 23 October. There was no sign of forced entry at what is a work site for renovations.
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A MAN wielding a chainsaw cut down the door of a unit behind the former Ambassador motel and then cut up a TV set inside last week. It is believed the incident followed an argument – then a fist-fight – between two men outside Officeworks on Nepean Highway, Frankston, 8pm, Monday 16 October. A dispute between the two men is believed to have been going on for weeks. The men live at the units but no one was at home when the chainsaw TV “massacre” was taking place. Hearing the roar of the chainsaw, the frightened sister of a resident called 000. Detective Senior Constable Shane Smith, of Frankston police, said a 30-year-old man was arrested after a “full doorknock of all units”. He said police would allege the chainsaw was still in the man’s possession when he was arrested. “It was a bit of a giveaway,” he said. Details of the incident are described as “sketchy” because neither party – nor other residents – are actively assisting police in their investigation, Detective Smith said. “It is amazing there were so many people there but no one saw or heard anything.” Damage is estimated at $200. A man faced Frankston Magistrates’ Court, Tuesday, charged with burglary, criminal damage and possessing a dangerous article. He was further remanded to reappear at the same court, Wednesday 25 October. Anyone with information of any of these incidents is urged to call Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.
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TOORAK College, Mt Eliza, will next year begin building a new science and technology centre where its students can learn the skills needed for Australia’s fastest growing industries. Over the next decade the school believes 75 per cent of jobs will require skills in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), despite enrolment in these subjects declining across Australia. “Currently, females are significantly underrepresented in STEM careers and make up only 16 per cent of STEM qualified professionals,” Toorak College Principal Kristy Kendall says. “Only one in four IT graduates and fewer than one in 10 engineering graduates are women.” Ms Kendall says the college’s planned science and technology centre – “the largest capital project in the school’s 143 year history” - will equip students with skills and knowledge for a “lifetime” of STEM learning. “The STEM field is continuing to grow and we are seeing more and more careers that are dependent on science and technology, but many young girls don’t consider STEM subjects in their VCE and employment paths.” Ms Kendall said. “We want to change this and see this project as an essential investment into the future of our students and the future of many generations to come.” Ms Kendall says the college has worked with educators, industry professionals, and architects to design a building “that is at the forefront of education”. “It will mimic real life working environments to foster creative, collaborative and engaging learning.”
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Dr Georgina Such, a former Toorak College graduate and current senior research fellow in Melbourne University’s chemical and bimolecular engineering department says STEM education is about “being creative, thinking laterally and solving problems”.
“It is really important for students that they are exposed to STEM concepts and terminology from a young age so they can better understand what is going on in the world,” she said. The science and technology centre build will have six biology, physics and
chemistry “super labs”; a zone for coding and engineering; open learning and university-style lecture areas; an “entrepreneur pop-up space”; collaborative “learning spaces and breakout zones”; and an outside science courtyard and laboratory.
Early start for plovers PAIRS of the endangered hooded plover have surprised their self-appointed carers by already nesting and hatching chicks within Mornington Peninsula National Park. Members of the Friends of the Hooded Plover organisation found the first nest of the season on 8 September at Portsea. “Three weeks later on 2 October, I saw three tiny chicks up in the dunes. Two chicks did not survive the first week but as I write, our remaining chick is growing rapidly and is active,” the group’s president Diane Lewis reported in the group’s newsletter. Ms Lewis said magpies and ravens were seen in the sand dunes “and there is still the odd dog being walked “often off-leash”. A ban on dogs in the national park has been in force since late last year. Another chick hatched at Heyfield beach disappeared after three days. The friends group is holding a hooded plover
workshop at 6pm on Thursday 26 October at the Sorrento Community Centre and a red-capped plover workshop at the offices of the Point Leo foreshore committee, starting at 9.15am on Saturday 28 October, with an afternoon field trip. The workshops, presented by Kasun Ekanayake, of the BirdLife Beach-nesting Birds (BNB) team, are open to anyone who has an interest in beach-nesting birds, who would like to learn more about what the friends group’s activities and projects. The annual general meeting of the Friends of the Hooded Plover will be held Sunday 29 October at Point Nepean. Details: hoodedplover.com/ HOODED plovers have started breeding on Mornington Peninsula beaches, although few chicks appear to have survived. Picture: Supplied
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Pools closed at PARC A PLUMBING problem has forced the shutdown of pools at the Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre until the end of the month. The PARC learn-to-swim pool, aquatic playground and 50-metre pool were closed on Thursday 12 October due to “a critical malfunction in the plumbing system,” Peninsula Leisure CEO Tim Gledhill said. “While damage assessments con-
tinue at PARC, Peninsula Leisure has brought forward the summer opening of The Pines Forest Aquatic Centre,” Mr Gledhill said. “The early assessment at PARC was that the pools could be operational again by 27 October, but pending expert advice the required works are likely to take a fortnight to complete.” Peninsula Leisure Ltd, a Frankston Council-owned company, has decid-
ed to open The Pines Forest Aquatic Centre immediately instead of its usual annual opening date of 1 November ahead of the summer season. Mr Gledhill said The Pines swimming pool can be used by PARC members. Other PARC activities such as the gym and wellness centre are still open to visitors while the pools are closed. Neil Walker
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TWO out of five board members of a company set up by Frankston Council that manages two aquatic centres have been reappointed for three years by councillors. Peninsula Leisure Pty Ltd directors Roseanne Healy and Philip Johnson will now serve on the company board until at least 31 October 2020. Councillors made the decision in private, since it is effectively a staffing matter, after last Monday evening’s public council meeting on 16 October. Frankston Council acting CEO Tim Frederico said there is no change to board members’ remuneration. Peninsula Leisure chair Roseanne Healy is paid $33,185 and four directors sitting on the board are paid $20,741 annually. Mr Frederico said in a statement last week: “The process for future appointments will be discussed between the board chair and council next year.” Councillors will decide whether to reappoint board members Barbara Crook, David Shilbury and Simon Allatson next October when existing contracts end. The acting council CEO said all directors except Mr Johnson, also chief financial officer at South East Water, were initially appointed to the Peninsula Leisure board two years ago “follow-
ing a public advertising and interview process”. “Mr Johnson was appointed following a targeted selection and evaluation process,” Mr Frederico said. Peninsula Leisure, a wholly owned subsidiary of Frankston Council, operates PARC and the Pines Forest Aquatic Centre in Frankston North. The mayor at council, currently Cr Brian Cunial until next month, sits on the company board as a non-voting member during 12-month mayoral terms. No extra remuneration is paid in addition to the mayor’s pay of just over $92,000 a year. A majority of Frankston councillors voted in May to instruct Peninsula Leisure “not to enter into or tender for projects outside of their core obligation, that being the management of PARC and the Pines Pool”. It was revealed before the councillors’ vote that Peninsula Leisure was interested in possibly taking over management of sports and leisure centres on the Mornington Peninsula. Mornington Peninsula Shire council announced last month that five sports and leisure centres — the Pelican Park Recreation Centre in Hastings, Mornington’s Civic Reserve Recreation Centre, the Somerville Health & Fitness Studio, Crib Point Pool and Western Port Gymnastics at the Hastings Hub — will be managed by private operator Belgravia Leisure from 29 October.
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Private Wilcox invalided home from the war Compiled by Cameron McCullough ON Monday last Mr A. G. Wilcox returned to his home in Frankston. After being on active service for fifteen months Private Wilcox was invalided to Australia. We congratulate the soldier on his safe return and trust he will very soon be restored to health. *** THE Hon. Treasurer, Roll of Honor gratefully acknowledges receipt of 10s donation per Mrs B. M. Garrood (contents of collection box on counter) *** MESSRS T. R. B. Morton and Son will sell by auction on the 5th Nov., on account of Mr. N. Ruddock, a number of valuable blocks of land situated on the Peninsula. For particulars see advt. *** A FLOWER Show and sale of gifts in aid of the War Relief Fund will be held at the Pearcedale State School on Friday and Saturday next. *** MESSRS Brody and Mason will offer for sale on account of the Mortgagee this afternoon at the Mart; a block of freehold land situated in Balmoral St Frankston on which is erected W. B Villa, also 2 first class orchard properties at Somerville, also lots 36 and 37 in Wattle Avenue Frankston. *** ACTING under instructions from his medical adviser, Mr C. Tait, of “Inverkeithing”, Frankston, has gone on an extended trip. We trust the change will have the desired affect and Mr Tait will return
fully restored to health. *** A GENERAL meeting of the Somerville Fruitgrowers’ Association will be held on “Monday evening next, October 29th, at 8 p.m. The business will include Show, Cool Stores and Fruit distribution. Non-members are invited. *** MR R. M, Anderson announces that he is standing in the National interest for the forthcoming State election, and that he is a strong supporter of drastic economy. He will address electors in all the principal centres of the Mornington electorate prior to election day, and will speak at Frankston on Monday next, Somerville on Wednesday, and Hastings on Thursday. *** A CALL is being made for assistance to provide Xmas Cheer for the men at Langwarrin Military Camp. A novel evening has been arranged to take place in the Mechanics’ Hall, on Friday evening, November 9th, at 8p.m. No trouble is being spared to make this evening a thorough success. Everybody is catered for in the evening’s programme, which will include Melody, Mirth and Mystery. Supper and dancing will also play a part. *** DESPITE the inclement weather and the dreadful condition of the roads there was quite a big muster of people at the fortnightly Red Cross Social at Tyabb on Saturday. A number of visitors were down this weekend, who helped to make things brisk and jolly, and the eve-
ning passed all too quickly. The visitors also helped greatly towards the programme, some splendid items resulting. The programme was as follows: - Overture, Miss Violet Cole; Song, Miss Edith Woodhouse, Song, Miss Mc Cool, (encored); duet. Miss H Willington and Miss Menagh; Song Miss H Willington; Song. Miss Menagh. Miss Lily Slocombe and one of the lady visitors played accompaniments. Messrs G Gibson and Chalwell played for the dances. *** THE balance sheet of the Colonial Bank of Australasia Ltd for the half year ended 30th September 1917 has just been published and the result of the past half year’s operations is very satisfactory a net profit of £27,826 9s 4d being earned for the period. It is intended to pay the usual dividend at 7 per cent per annum on both Preference and ordinary shares which will absorb £15,374 16s 3d and transfer another £10,000 to the Reserve Fund making that fund for the year, and raising that fund to the amount of £290,000 and to carry forward £7,584 11s 9d. The bank continues to maintain the reputation it has for financial strength, the liquid assets totalling no less than £2,258,510 which is equivalent to over 9s 7d in the pound of the Bank’s total liabilities and exceeds by nearly £400,000 the whole of the non-interest-bearing deposits at call. The solid position of the Bank should be most pleasing to both its Shareholders and its constituents. *** A VERY old resident of Frankston
passed away on Sunday morning last after a long illness, in the person of Mrs Barnett. The deceased has been a resident of Frankston for upwards of 40 years and was born at Brighton 66 years ago. An operation was performed on her about 6 months ago for an internal cancer and since then she has been gradually sinking. The deceased lady was highly respected and will be sincerely mourned. Her husband and grown up family of three sons and five daughters survive her. The remains were interred in the Frankston cemetery on Tuesday last, the Rev. A. P. McFarlane officiating at the grave. Another very sudden death occured on Sunday in the person of Mr H. Gabriel, the cause being heart failure. The deceased was in his usual health the day of his death when he suddenly collapsed. The remains were interred in the Frankston cemetary on Tuesday, the Rev A. P. McFarlane officiating at the grave. A grown up family is left to mourn their loss. *** MR and Mrs McSweeney and family desire to express their heartfelt thanks to their many friends of Frankston for kindness shown to them while their son Bert was so very ill, especially to Dr Maxwell for his unremitting care and attention. It is impossible to thank all personally and they request that all friends will accept this intimation of their sincere
gratitude. Wells St. Frankston. *** BROKEN GLASS—Large or small quantities. Best prices given, Apply Australian Glass Mitre Co. Ltd., Spotswood. *** FOR SALE—Chickens and Duckling in any quantity; Eggs for Setting Black ), Buff O, Silver W, and W Leghorns. Also Young Pigs (Berkshire) always on hand. Book early for Sept and Oct Chickens—F. H. WELLS, Cranbourne Rd, Frankston. *** FOR SALE - Canadian Overland Car. Seats six, nearly new. 40 h.p. Apply H. P, (J.) FORSTER, Garage, Frankston. *** LOST - Ewes and Lambs, Ewes branded large red U. Liberal reward for information - JOSEPH UNTHANK, Somerville. *** NOTICE - POISON LAID on my Property - H. G. THOMAS, Somerville. *** LOST - Left in Stony Point - Flinders Street train on Monday 22nd inst. purse containing notes and silver also railway ticket from Hastings. Finder rewarded.—Davis, Hastings. *** FOR SALE—Double bathing box 9ftlong. 6ft 6in deep 9ft high, Perfect order, Cheap. R. STAFFORD, Beach Street, Frankston. *** From the pages of the Mornington Standard, 27 October 1917
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The Day I nearly Answered One Of Mankind’s Greatest Questions By Stuart McCullough OMG. Wait - scrap that. Make that double OMG with a gold plated cherry on top because the one thing I thought would never happen to me has, finally, happened. When something this huge, this important, this freakishly humungous occurs, it’s vital to take stock for a moment and get my head ever so slightly together. For this is the week when it all changes. Things that I thought were merely the stuff of myth have proved themselves to be all too real. Even now, I can barely believe it. For there I was, minding my own business, when I saw a chicken cross the road. I was driving into Bendigo, speaking to my wife on the hands-free, when I saw it. Stepping out into four lanes of traffic was a brown speckled hen. Truth be told, it wasn’t so much as ‘crossing the road’ as it was stepping into the path of on-coming traffic. It must have been distracted because it didn’t so much as glance upwards as I hurtled in its general direction. Presumably the poor, wandering bird had it’s iPod plugged in, listening to the latest release by its preferred deathmetal band. Nothing else could possibly explain its zombie-like march to oblivion. Luckily for the hapless hen, my reflexes were – if not razor sharp, then not yet entirely blunted – and I took evasive action. As the car veered to the right, the chicken took another step forward. Even as I was doing my utmost to prevent a catastrophe, the creature seemed determined to press on. I can’t be sure what I said, but I’m sure I expressed surprise with a vocabulary more suited to a sailor as I
glanced up in my rear view to see the chicken continue on its merry way. After explaining that the expletive I had just uttered at a window-rattling volume was not, in fact, directed at my wife, I began to think about the close encounter I’d just experienced. I’ll admit it – I was thrown and a little shaken. It was perhaps because I felt so discombobulated that I failed to have the presence of mind to seize what, in effect, was a once in a lifetime opportunity. For years, humankind has yearned to know the answer to the question; ‘why did the chicken cross the road?’ Here I was, handed the chance to solve one of the Universe’s
most enduring and impenetrable mysteries, and I let it fly/walk straight past me. In an ideal world, I would have slammed on the brakes, performed a u-bolt and taken off in pursuit of the jaywalking chook. Had I thought to turn the car around, I’m positive that I’d have leapt from my still-moving vehicle and seized the pilgrim poultry by its shoulders (if, indeed, it had shoulders to seize) and would have demanded to know not only why it had crossed the road but, perhaps more importantly, why it had failed to use the pedestrian crossing a mere fifteen feet away. It was as though it’d given no thought whatso-
ever to issues of safety. Not only had it ignored the crossing, it had no helmet, no fluorescent vest. Nothing. As these thoughts cascaded through my mind, I became completely disoriented and needed to pull over. After gathering my wits (who, frankly, were resistant – I found a couple of them hiding in the sleeve behind my seat along with an old Melways and a piece of unused chewing gum), I realized I had to go back the way I’d just come. As I turned around, it occurred to me that I was heading right back to the spot where I’d had the close encounter with a chicken. Maybe this time I’d get the answers I was desperate for.
The chicken, however, had flown the coop and was nowhere to be seen. At first I was mystified. But on reflection, it all makes sense. Whereas I saw it as a second chance, it’s quite possible that the chicken thought I’d returned to have another go. Doubtless, as my vehicle reappeared over the horizon, the hen went into ‘fight or flight’ and took off in fear for its safety. Which, given it’d just stepped onto a major road without looking is somewhat ironic. Whereas I’d seen it as a shot at redemption, I fear the chicken saw me as trying to wipe it out. Chances are, the chicken was hiding behind a shrub as I drove past for the second time. It goes to show, I think, that there are no easy answers. Even when you’re confronted with something that you’d hitherto only ever read about, perhaps it’s better just to observe than to truly understand. It was such a fleeting moment. One I feel that will never be repeated. Best, then, to simply appreciate it for what it was. I may not know why the chicken crossed the road, but I do know both where it crossed and what it was wearing. And that should be enough for anyone. Later that evening, I checked into the motel before heading to the bistro. As I waited for my chicken parmigiana to arrive, I reflected on the day’s events. Then I heard a noise. Glancing up, I saw a brown chicken leaning against the bar, regaling a small crowd about its recent brush with death. I wanted to go and say hello, to apologise or maybe even explain why I’d almost run it over. But I simply couldn’t bring myself to do so. I was, I suspect, too chicken. stuart@stuartmccullough.com
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Usually dominant Baxter looks shaky PROVINCIAL
By IT Gully BAXTER is outside of the MPCA Provincial top four for the first time in a long time after losing its second straight match on Saturday against Pearcedale. Baxter has been the dominant side in the competition for more than a decade but its start to the 2017-18 season has been shaky. It appears that if Chris Brittain or Daniel Warwick don’t make a score, Baxter cannot win. On Saturday it went into the match without opener Joe Rule, one player who has been holding up his end of the bargain. The middle order is really letting Baxter down right now and needs some improvement. Baxter is also suited better to the long form of the game and starting the season with three one-dayers may not have been the ideal fixture. Baxter sent Pearcedale into bat on Saturday and it was Brad Trotter (53) and Chris Dew (78) who got the home team off to a flyer. The pair opened with 140. The Panthers then lost 10/45 and the score looked competitive enough. Dale Irving was the best of the Baxter bowl-
ers with 3/24 from 5.3 overs. Brittain and Warwick opened the batting but made just 20 and 11 respectively and were parted with the score on 20. Travis Sawers was solid with 62 and Justin Bridgeman made 39, however, the tight bowling of the Panthers saw Baxter fall four runs shot, eight wickets down. Sam Frawley played his best game for some time, picking up 3/44 while Dew took 3/58. Crib Point remains on the bottom of the ladder with no wins from its opening three games after being thrashed by Mornington. Mornington was sent into bat and made 5/163, Brad McDonald top scoring with 46 and Brad Wilson providing outstanding support with 44. In the chase, at one stage Crib Point was 4/17 and again were 8/62, before Mark Cairns (26) and Andrew Sharp (21) added some respectability. Matt Foon was outstanding with the ball for the Doggies, picking up 3/14 from eight overs. Langwarrin is in third place on the ladder after knocking over Sorrento at David McFarlane Reserve. The Sharks batted first and were restricted to 9/127. Corey Harris top scored with 26. Jake Prosser was the best of the Kan-
gas’ bowlers with 3/25, while Matt Campbell and Adam Campbell snared two wickets each. There were six brothers who represented the Kangas on the weekend, Travis, Adam and Matt Campbell, as well as Jake, Matt and Sam Prosser. In reply, the visitors cruised to victory four wickets down and with four overs to spare after Matt Prosser opened with 49 and Andy Johnson scored 39. Peninsula Old Boys remain the only undefeated team in the competition after beating Mt Eliza. The Old Boys batted first and made a modest 7/133, despite 54 runs from Dylan O’Malley. In reply, Mt Eliza fell short by three runs after losing their final wicket on the second last ball of the day. At one stage the Mounties were 5/49. James LaBrooy was the pick of the bowlers with 3/28.
ter, went to work. In just his second game back and after scoring a half-century last week, he backed it up with 122 on Saturday. Michael Holmes opened with him and made 57 in the pair’s opening stand of 100. Gareth Wyatt was the next best with 19. The Parker’s Ricky Ramsdale was the pick of the bowlers with 3/28. In reply, the visitors were never in the game, losing their first three wickets for just 18, including Ramsdale, Nick Christides and Jon Guthrie. Oliver McEnroe was the best of the
Ridge bowlers with 3/41, while Luke Collins picked up 2-15. Long Island is the only other undefeated team in Peninsula after beating Pines. Pines batted first and hit 3/17 before Harley Peace-Stirling (75) and Nick Wilcox (52) got things going. However, there was no wag in the tail and the visitors were restricted to 9/159. James Paxton was outstanding with the ball for the Islanders with 4/35. In reply, the home side passed the target six wickets down with an over the spare.
Sharks attack: Sorrento batted first but ultimately lost to Langwarrin at David McFarlane Reserve. Picture: Andrew Hurst
Main Ridge maintain edge on rivals PENINSULA
By IT Gully MAIN Ridge remains the dominant force in MPCA Peninsula after making light work of Delacombe Park in round three on Saturday. But whilst the Ridge opened the season with three straight wins, last year’s grand finalists, Delacombe, are yet to win a game. Main Ridge had no hesitation to bat first when it won the toss on Saturday and arguably the best sportsman on the peninsula right now, Shaun Fos-
Hastings winless early DISTRICT
By IT Gully HASTINGS is the only side in MPCA District without a win this season after losing to Mt Martha on Saturday. The Blues have had a tough start to the year in its opening three one-day games and Saturday was no easier. Winning the toss and batting first, the Blues made 8/129 from its 40 overs. Rob Hearn top scored with 35 and opening partner Nathan Hunt contributed 27. Sean Hewitt then made 24, however, losing 4/17 in the middle order cost the visitors. Steve O’Neill was the best of the bowlers for the Reds with 3/34. In reply, although shaky, Mt Martha got there in the end, eight wickets down and with one over to spare. Mitchel Darville was the backbone of the innings with an unbeaten 43, while Max McKenzie played a game-saving innings with an unbeaten 20. The Reds were in real trouble
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at 8/86 before McKenzie walked to the crease. Baden Powell remains the only undefeated side in the competition after a solid victory against Heatherhill. The Braves were sent in to bat and made 9/152 from its allotted overs, skipper Craig Entwhistle top scoring with 35 and Rhys Elmi contributing 31. Brett Maxwell was the best of the Hills’ bowlers with 3/30 from eight overs. In reply, the Hills were never in the hunt, despite 32 runs from Kristian Miller. They were bowled out in the 38th over. Elmi backed-up his batting performance with some magic with the ball, snaring 4/19 from 7.2 overs, while Michael Ballard picked-up 3/20. Rosebud won a cliffhanger against Seaford Tigers, winning by just one run. The Tigers didn’t look like they did enough after being bowled out
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for 126 in the 39th over. Billy Quigley took 3/29 for the Buds while Anthony Joel top scored with 28 for the Tigers. In reply, the Buds were in strife at 3/17, however, 61 unbeaten runs from Jason Mathers and 45 from Pat Nagel helped the scored to 4/104. The Buds then lost 4/11 before Mathers got his side over the line in the final over, finishing at 8/127. Rye is in the top four after knocking over Seaford. The Demons batted first and it was Andrew Hitchener (35) and skipper Matt Whelan (61no) who helped the home team to 6/150. The Demons’ bowlers then got to work and restricted the visitors to 8/144 from 40 overs. Whelan backed up his match-winning batting performance with 2/13 from eight overs with the ball.
Ouch: Hastings copped a loss at the bowling hands of Mt Martha. Picture: Andrew Hurst
Edirisinghe Pubudu top scored with 78 while Michael Burke contributed 27. Pat Jackson was Pines’ best bowler, taking 4/28 from eight overs. Somerville lost its first game of the season against Flinders, who won their opening game of the year. Flinders batted first on their home deck and made 8/171. Many players got starts with Max Royal top scoring with 33 and Mason Mail scoring 32. Blake Terlaak was the pick of the Somerville bowlers with 4/38. In reply, the Eagles were rolled for
just 139. When Jayde Herrick was bowled by Matt Burns for 12, the Eagles were in trouble at 4/23. Burns ended up with 4/15 from his eight overs, including a valuable two maidens. Red Hill is now comfortable in third position after smashing Moorooduc, who remain winless. The Hillmen batted first and skipper Simon Dart top scored with 69, while Tom Collett was solid with 46 off 40 balls, helping his side to 8/194. In reply, the Ducs were rolled for 106, Rhys Hewitt the best of the Hillmen bowlers with 4/20 from six overs.
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Winning Saints stay at the top SUB-DISTRICT
By IT Gully BALNARRING remains at the top of the MPCA Sub District table after recording another easy victory on Saturday, this time against Boneo. Both sides went into the clash undefeated but it was no contest on Saturday. The Saints batted first and made a handy 8/187, Mark Walles top scoring with 65 and Pete Mereszko opening with 33 and Mitch Kleinig adding a valuable 28 at the end. The Pandas used seven bowlers. In reply, Boneo lost 4/15 to be in early trouble. They never recovered, despite 34 runs from Ryan Jellie, eventually bowled out for just 83. Ben King again did the damage with the ball for the Saints, picking up 3/12 from 5.3 overs, while Kleinig added 2/33 to his run tally. Tyabb remains winless, beaten comfortably by Carrum Downs, who moved to third place on the ladder. The Cougars batted first and made 197, thanks largely to skipper Ryan Lynch, who scored 53 and Nathan Lynch, who hit 37. Nick Bradley was the best of Tyabb’s bowlers with 3/34. In the chase, the Yabbies started well with Nick Taranto scoring 46 and James HollandBurch 31, while Matt Dimkos scored 29. However, David Dervan snared 3/18 off 7.3 overs and Ryan Lynch took 3/28 to roll the Yabbies for 156 in the 36th over. Skye is also winless after three games, beat-
en by Carrum. The Lions batted first and made a strong total of 6/211, Zach Dent scoring 63, Josh Dent 56 and Dale O’Neil 36. In reply, Skye skipper Anthony Craddock did all that he could with 57 and Pat Beckham contributed 38, however, it wasn’t enough. The visitors were restricted to 8/155 from its 40 overs. Stirling Hollingsworth was the pick of the Carrum bowlers with 3/21 from eight overs. Dromana shot to second place on the ladder after beating Frankston YCW. Dromana sent YCW into bat first and they made a competitive 7/146. Dromana skipper Jack Fowler was the pick of the bowlers with 3/38. In reply, Jedd Savage scored 51 and Blake Pappas 42 for the Hoppers to steer their side to victory with five overs and seven wickets in hand. Tootgarook won its first game of the season, knocking over the previously undefeated Ballam Park. The Tooters were sent in to bat and made a very modest 123 in just 36.1 overs. Scott Sterling top scored with 44. However, the Frogs’ bowler were able to defend the low total, rolling the Knights for just 76 in 33.2 overs. Jacob Long was the best of the Tootgarook bowlers with 3/10 from six overs, including three maidens, while Adam Taylor snared 2/10, Corey DeBruyn 2/13 and Stephen Brain 2/27.
Marathon effort: Luke Raymond at the end of this year’s Melbourne Marathon and achieving another major step towards reaching his personal best in fundraising for the Alannah & Madeline Foundation.
Runner reaches early goal EARLIER this year Luke Raymond set himself the goal of running 2017 kilometres in 2017 to raise money for children impacted by violence and bullying. The Langwarrin man achieved his massive mission on September 30, cracking 2017km on a training run and exceeding his $5000 fundraising goal for the Alannah & Madeline Foundation. Training through the dark, cold and wet of winter, Raymond took part in Run for the Kids, Run Melbourne and the Melbourne Marathon as part of achieving his personal challenge. “When you break it down, the distance seems possible,” he said. “It equates to 38 kilometres every week and 168 kilometres every month.” Despite reaching his running goal and
fundraising goal, the father of two said he will continue running and raising money for the foundation, which works to keep children safe from violence and bullying, for the rest of the year. Alannah & Madeline Foundation CEO Lesley Podesta said that Raymong has been “a tremendous campaigner, sharing his progress through his Facebook page and fundraising page”. “What an outstanding effort by a remarkable man,” Ms Podesta said. “Luke has raised more than $5000 and this will enable us to directly assist vulnerable children to recover and thrive.” To support Luke Raymond, visit give.everydayhero.com/au/2017-in-2017 or facebook. com/2017kmsforkids/
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CJ Hodgson says he’s a Pines boy for life SOCCER
By Craig MacKenzie FRANKSTON Pines’ jack-of-alltrades CJ Hodgson has declared his allegiance to the Monterey Reserve club. “I’ll be there as long as my parents are involved so I think I’ll be playing at Pines for the rest of my career,” the 24-year-old said. He’s had more seasons at Pines than any other senior player and he’s also the club’s most versatile performer having played at right back, wide midfield, centre midfield, striker and he’s even worn the goalkeeper’s gloves. His career kicked off at under-6 level at Langwarrin and he made his reserves debut under then-coach Jamie Skelly as a 15-year-old in 2009. Opportunities to play senior soccer forced his hand and he switched to Pines for the following season. Tommy O’Halloran gave the 16-year-old his senior debut against Knox in 2010 but Pines’ slide down the leagues continued. At the end of another unsuccessful season Pines’ fortunes changed when Hodgson’s parents took on the onerous task of reviving the faltering club, dad Gary becoming president and mum Pip becoming treasurer. That’s when the unheralded Danny Verdun arrived as senior coach and transformed the team. “Danny’s probably my favourite coach because of his passion and the way he pushes you to be your best,” Hodgson said. That’s not taking anything away from current Pines supremo Paul Williams. “Paul’s young and he’s still learning and I think that he’ll be a very, very good coach.” Hodgson’s loyalty to Pines has only been tested twice, once at the end of the 2015 season when he was lured by Mornington gaffer Adam Jamieson to Dallas Brooks Park for pre-season training only to change his mind and rejoin Pines for the start of the 2016 season. “Being at Mornington was awesome and they won the league that year and we got relegated but in the end, family means everything to me and that’s why I went back to Pines.” Late last year Hodgson once more was lured away from Monterey Reserve this time by Casey Comets head coach Skelly but transferred back to Pines midway through the 2017 season. His stint with Comets was marred by an ankle injury that required surgery and it wasn’t until round five of the season that he was able to join the senior matchday squad. “I’ve known Jamie for a while now and I have a lot of respect for him. “He’s awesome as a coach but I had to go back to Pines and I won’t move on anymore. “I don’t think there would be a club without my parents and Stevie (Spencer) and I want to pay my respects to them for what they did and what they are still doing.” Hodgson can’t think of any better way to pay back the club mainstays than by winning promotion next year, a feat he feels is within the grasp of the senior squad. “Now we’ve all played together for a couple of years and if we can bring in a couple of experienced players I think we’ll be pushing towards the top end of the table rather than down near the bottom.
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Pines push: CJ Hodgson thinks Pines can join the promotion race. Picture: Paul Seeley
“I think the future of Pines is bright, to be honest. “Things are starting to happen around the club with the new change rooms and other stuff that I can’t really talk about at the moment. “We’ve now got more people wanting to be involved and bringing in some of the Mauritian community has been good for Pines. “I know that Chris (L’Enclume) and Cedric (Permal) want to come back next year and we have other Mauritians helping out around the club. “I think we can have a big year next year and I think we can get promoted.” One of the challenges facing Pines in 2018 is getting the better of
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former coach Verdun who won this year’s State 3 South-East title with a Knox City side featuring many exPines players. “It’s pretty much going to be Frankston Pines new boys versus Frankston Pines old boys. “It’s going to be a tough game but I know that our boys will be looking forward to it and I know there will be a lot of banter around it but when it comes down to the game it will be full on.” In other news, Southern United has appointed Aaron Myatt as senior coach while this year’s championship winning under-13s coaches Debbie Nichols and Emma Bracken are in charge of the under-14s. Myatt has just returned from a
fortnight in Japan where he spent time at J-League giant Gamba Osaka studying the club’s player development cycles and its football philosophy. Myatt was assistant coach of Southern’s Grand Final-winning under-15s in 2016 and was head coach of the under-15s this year. “Aaron has a fantastic rapport with players of all ages and he has shown strong development skills as a coach and is a great club man. He is the right fit for our club,” president Theresa Deas said. Southern is expected to announce the appointment of coaches for its under-16 and under-19 squads this week. FFV last week confirmed the
structure of its NPL junior leagues for the 2018 season and Langwarrin’s debut in the elite competition will feature clashes with A-League giant Melbourne City at under-15 and under-18 levels. The junior NPL from under-12 to under-18 levels is broken into two leagues, east and west, and Langy finds itself in exalted company. The 18-team junior east league consists of Bentleigh Greens, Box Hill United, Dandenong City, Dandenong Thunder, Eastern Lions, FC Bulleen, Goulburn Valley Suns, Heidelberg United, Kingston City, Langwarrin, Melbourne City, Murray United, Northcote City, Nunawading City, Oakleigh Cannons, Port Melbourne, South Melbourne and Springvale White Eagles. Murray United’s home ground is at Latrobe University’s AlburyWodonga campus and the eighthour round trip is one of Langy’s most challenging fixtures and may involve an overnight stay. It is the longest road trip in Victorian soccer. Langy hopes to finalise its under-12 through under-16 squads next week while the under-18 and under-20 trials kick off this week. Due to council work on Lawton Park some trials have been held at Baxter Park and this week’s trials also will be held there. “Baxter have really helped us out and I’d like to thank them particularly young Billy McLeod who’s been brilliant,” Langwarrin technical director Stephen Fisher said. The response to the trials has been excellent with 53 under-12 trialists, 54 under-13s, 46 under-14s, 57 under-15s and 38 under-16 trialists. Expressions of interest closed last Friday and there were over 100 trialists registered for the under-18s and under-20s. Meanwhile Skye United boss Billy Armour hopes to sign “five or six” new players for next season. The former central defender was tight-lipped as usual when pressed about their identities but they are all from the local area. Skye’s first ever player import, wide midfielder Jacob ScotteHatherly, is due to return to England in early December. Scotte-Hatherly was identified through player agency Soccer Smart Ltd and proved to be an astute signing. “Jacob is a very skilful player and a quality young man and although he’ll be a big loss we’ve decided that we’ll only go back to Soccer Smart if we can’t get what we want on the local market,” said Armour. Somerville held its annual presentation night recently and Patrick Acha won the under-21 best and fairest award, Liam McLoughlin won the men’s most improved and Rachael Dekker was the women’s most improved player. Matt Swanson was named senior players’ player of the year and the reserves players’ player of the year was Latham Horvath. The women’s players’ player of the year was Jayde Johnson and Liv Hamilton won the women’s coaches’ award. The senior men’s coaches’ award went to Joel Wade while Ryan Francis took out the reserves coaches’ award.
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