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Ward grants finally axed

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Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au COUNCILLORS will no longer be able to individually dish out ratepayers’ money to community groups and sports clubs after the state government finally axed council ward grants late last month.

The long-flagged move to end Victorian councillors’ access to individual pools of money to dish out as they see fit came after a Local Government Inspectorate investigation in 2013 found just four councils out of 32 probed had sufficient measures in place to stop potential misuse of ward grants.

The discretionary funds were a way for councillors to pass on money to community groups without the need to wait months for approval as funding requests made their way through councils’ bureaucratic processes.

Kingston councillors listed ward grant recipients at council’s monthly public council meetings. Examples of ward grant funding included the purchase of sports club uniforms, arts projects and funding for community garden projects.

Despite ward grants being generally distributed with the best of intentions, the LGI investigation found inadequate oversight by councils meant “fraudulent or corrupt practices by individual councillors, whereby funds may be committed to self-interest groups” could occur.

Kingston’s nine councillors could collectively distribute up to $72,000 in discretionary ward funds each financial year. Each councillor had a

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limit of $6000 to pass on to community groups.

Neighbouring Frankston councillors were able to distribute $15,000 each and Mornington Peninsula Shire councillors had an individual $10,000 cap on annual ward fund spending.

Kingston mayor Cr Geoff Gledhill welcomed the axing of the ward grants program but said Kingston Council, unlike some other councils, had brought ward grant applications into council chambers to be approved by councillors.

“I haven’t got a problem with the changes. As far as I’m concerned it’s all about transparency and accountability for ratepayers,” he said.

Mornington Peninsula Shire decided to end its discretionary ward funds program in July last year when it became apparent councillors would be banned from allocating such funds.

A $110,000 Community Placemaking Grants Program was set up by the Shire with applications for funding “assessed by a panel of at least three relevant council officers” instead of an individual councillor.

Cr Gledhill said Kingston Council may consider introducing “something similar” and will be guided by the new local government laws.

“We are answerable to the state government through the Local Government Act.” The previous Coalition state government began the move to force councils to end councillor ward grants and the Labor state government backed the plan.

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Gathering together to herald new club building WORKS have begun on a $4 million lifesaving club and Indigenous gathering place in Mordialloc, with the “first sod” turned by club president Grant Rattenbury and the mayor, Cr Geoff Gledhill, last week.

FIMMA Constructions have been chosen for the Peter Scullin Reserve lifesaving club – built in 1955 – and indigenous gathering place.

The works have been funded by the council ($2.94 million), state government in association with Life Saving Victoria ($1 million) and the Mordialloc Surf Lifesaving Club ($100,000).

Cr Gledhill said the project was a highlight of the council’s 2015-16 budget and would provide a valuable community asset.

He said the Gathering Place would serve as a place of welcome for Aboriginal community members where they can connect, learn skills, learn from Aboriginal elders, take part in ceremonial activities, share cultural heritage and hear Elder talks on caring for coastal and sea country.

The space could also be a resource for the broader Kingston community to learn about Aboriginal culture, to promote Aboriginal cultural heritage and to strengthen community connections, he said.

Cr Gledhill said the building would also provide Mordialloc Life Saving Club with much-needed new facilities.

“The council is pleased to invest in this vital project that will help the Mordialloc Life Saving Club keep up its good work, keeping the community safe on our beaches each

CLARINDA residents can breathe easy after the Alex Fraser Group withdrew its application to extend the operation of its concrete crushing operations at Kingston Rd. The withdrawal comes after Planning Minister Richard Wynne announced Green Wedge land north of Kingston and Heatherton Rds will be rezoned from Special Use, allowing waste businesses, to a Green Wedge A Zone (‘Time to take out the trash in Green Wedge’, The News 21/10/15).

The Alex Fraser Group had been due to appeal a council decision rejecting an extension of their existing licence to operate in Clarinda at VCAT. Kingston mayor Cr Geoff Gledhill welcomed the decision.

“Council will continue to work proactively with Alex Fraser on transition plans during the remaining eight years of its existing permit, which expires in 2023, as we are very mindful of the importance of sustainable resource recovery.”

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summer,” he said.

He said the community was grateful for the time given by volunteer lifeguards and recognised the need for modern, functional facilities.

Mordialloc Life Saving Club president Grant Rattenbury is thrilled with the project. “The whole club is buzzing,” he said.

“Our current building has limited space and is 60 years old so this couldn’t come at a better time.

“This facility will provide better meeting rooms, training facilities and storage space for 600 members and help its volunteers better serve the community through our summer beach patrols.”

Begin the dig: Boon Wurrung elder Aunty Carolyn Briggs, left, Life Saving Victoria president Tom Mollenkopf, Mayor Cr Geoff Gledhill, Mordialloc Life Saving Club president Grant Rattenbury, Mordialloc Labor MP Tim Richardson and Kingston Koorie Mob founder Katrina Amon at the site of the new Mordialloc Surf Lifesaving Club and Indigenous Gathering Place.

Eight more rail line crossings to go EIGHT more level crossings will be removed along the Frankston line as part of the Labor state government’s promise to separate 50 road and rail intersections across Victoria’s rail network.

Premier Daniel Andrews visited Carrum on Sunday to announce that the crossings to be separated from rail lines are likely to be removed as a single package of works “reducing disruption to residents, motorists and train passengers”.

Work has already begun on the removal of the Centre, North and McKinnon Rd level crossings, which will be gone by 2017.

“We’re getting rid of 50 of Victoria’s worst crossings because they clog our roads, cripple our train system and put lives at risk, and not a moment is being

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wasted in getting started on the eight crossings on the Frankston line,” Mr Andrews said.

“Combined with the removal of all nine level crossings between Dandenong and Caulfield, getting rid of these crossings will transform Melbourne’s south east, delivering more trains, less congestion and safer roads.”

Geotechnical investigations to better understand ground conditions have begun and detailed planning will begin this month, as well as community consultation along the corridor.

Pop up information stands will be installed at stations along the Frankston line and community information sessions will be held in the coming weeks.

Detailed planning and community consultation will continue through 2016, in preparation for a contract

award in 2017 and start of construction in 2018.

Carrum Labor MP Sonya Kilkenny said: “Carrum and communities along the Frankston line have been living with these dangerous, congested crossings for too long.”

Mordialloc Labor MP Tim Richardson said the level crossings removals are “vital” to ease congestion and increase safety along the Frankston line.

“I look forward to getting community consultation underway and discussing the possibilities and solutions to how we will deliver these major projects,” he said.

The eight level crossings to be removed between Cheltenham and Frankston crossings are: n Charman Rd, Cheltenham n Balcombe Rd, Mentone

Edithvale Rd, Edithvale n Station St (at Bondi Rd), Bonbeach n Station St, Carrum n Eel Race Rd, Carrum n Seaford Rd, Seaford n Skye Rd, Frankston Labor has costed the removal of the eight level crossings at $1 billion and still aims to use money from the privatisation of the Port of Melbourne to fund the removal of 50 level crossings across the state despite opposition from the Liberal Party and the Greens over the sale of the port.

“By 2018, work will have started or finished on more than half of the 50 dangerous and congested crossings we promised to get rid of,” Transport Minister Jacinta Allan said. n

ELDERLY and isolated people can now get out and about thanks to a new Book-a-Bus Service provided by Kingston Council.

The Book-a-Bus Service collects eligible Kingston residents straight from their door, runs on a set route to popular destinations such as shopping precincts, leisure and community centres and medical centres.

“This service allows people to attend appointments and stay active in the community,” Kingston mayor Cr Geoff Gledhill said.

Bookings for the service are taken no more than one week in advance.

To check eligibility for the service call Kingston Council on 9581 4876.

Head on, injuries A HEAD on collision between two cars in Mordialloc, 7.39am, Monday, left a 47-year-old Carrum Downs woman with compound leg fractures.

The alleged driver of the other car, a 15-year-old boy, of Patterson Lakes, was arrested at the Chelsea Heights McDonald’s after fleeing the scene.

The woman was taken The Alfred hospital. She was driving a 2006 Ford sedan which was struck at the intersection of Spray Av by a BMW four-wheel-drive stolen from Doncaster the previous Wednesday.

It was on the wrong side of the road and being driven at high speed.

Frankston Embona detectives expect to charge the boy on summons with numerous offences.

He has been released pending a children’s court appearance.

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The lighter side of strata living

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IT can be a stressful work life being a strata manager. Tenants and apartment owners don’t call unless something has gone wrong and needs to be fixed, preferably quickly.

But Stephen Raff, CEO of Mordialloc based Ace Body Corporate Management, can see the funny side of the strata manager job after more than 20 years in the business.

The Ace Body Corporate founder has compiled the strangest and most amusing incidents into a book called Strata Living Stories.

Incidents range from the elderly lady who literally hosed down a couple next door whose “banging like rabbits” regularly breached the peace to a tenant who installed a trapdoor in a home to keep pigs under the floorboards.

Mr Raff said most calls are about leaky taps or wear and tear but other call outs can be confronting for various reasons.

“Our job as a manager is very stressful. It’s probably one of the most stressful jobs you’d ever be in because we’re dealing with all walks of life from all different cultures, backgrounds and classes,” he said.

“They’re often yelling and so on and we have to wave the magic wand and fix it.”

He decided to write a book about the more humorous side of the job for industry insiders but he says tenants, landlords and homeowners will also see the funny side of some of the book’s tales.

Mr Raff said he was stunned a few years ago to discover a tenant had installed a staircase from a rented apartment into the above vacant apartment.

“He was living in a downstairs unit and he decided the vacant unit above his was a waste of accommodation so over a period of time he put a helmet and goggles on, dressed as a workman coming in and out, and built a staircase into the upstairs unit and lived in both.”

The surprise stairway to tenant heaven was discovered when the landlord of the upper unit,

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who lived overseas, decided to rent it out.

Another unsanctioned home renovation involved pigs being housed in floorboards under a home in Brunswick.

“A tenant in a downstairs unit had dug a great big hole and put boards around inside and put two pigs in there to be fed every night to fatten them up for Christmas.”

Neighbouring tenants complained about the smell of the pigs in summer leading to the discovery of the pungent porkers.

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No tears: Wild Action expert Daniel Hunt lets Camille hold a crocodile at Parkdale Preschool.

It’s wild! Sea creatures in class PARKDALE Preschool children got up close and personal with a shark and even a crocodile during a Wild Action incursion, Thursday.

The pre-schoolers at the Turtle session were able to see, and even touch, some of the sea life that’s native to Port Phillip Bay as a part of an expert visit to the Alameda Place kindergarten.

Director Megan Miller said the preschool was known as the seaside kindergarten and the pupils strongly identified with the beach. “The Wild Action incursion is a fun and tangible way the children can identify with their immediate environment and feel part of a wider community,” Ms Miller said.

“This gives them a sense of belonging and a healthy respect for the wildlife they have seen and touched.

“They can also grasp the importance of sustainable practices, such as putting litter in a bin, rather than it flowing to a storm water drain, ending up at our beaches and harming the environment.”

Wildlife expert Daniel Hunt, of Wild Action zoo, provided an insight into each of the creatures, such as sea urchins, sea stars, Port Jackson shark, shark egg, hermit crabs, spider crabs, sea slugs, puffer fish, crocodile and pot-belly sea horses. There was even a hermit crab race.

Mr Hunt said the morning laid the foundations of environmental awareness and consciousness in the children. He said it helped foster empathy and compassion for sealife, while promoting a sense of wonder and exploration about the natural world.

“All these creatures have an important place in the food chain and each one of them is needed to keep the balance in the eco-system,” he said.

Wild Action is a private zoo licensed by the Department of Sustainability and Environment Victoria. See wildaction.com.au for details.

The non-profit Parkdale Preschool is run by a parents’ committee. It has a limited number of places available for 2016. Details: 9580 1155.

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Up in smoke: This second stolen Ferrari was found burned out in Frankston on Monday after another Ferrari was torched in Langwarrin on Saturday. Picture: Phillip Tyme

Two Ferraris torched A VALUABLE Ferrari found torched in Frankston, Monday, was the second stolen from a Braeside mechanics’ workshop last week.

Emergency services were called to Jolly St just before 6.30am where they found the 1986 red 328 Ferrari – valued at $100,000 – fully alight.

On Saturday, a 1972 red Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona – one of only four in Australia and valued at over $2 million – was found burnt out in Gum Hill Dr, Langwarrin.

The car was owned by a Melbourne restaurateur who bought it in the UK five years ago. Previous owners include Princess Diana’s boyfriend Dodi Fayed and rock band Pink Floyd’s former lead singer Roger Waters.

It was in the garage for minor repairs after the Motorclassica exhibition in Melbourne and had only been fully restored for three weeks. Fire

crews extinguished the blaze but the car was destroyed.

Kingston Crime Investigation Unit detectives investigating the theft of the two luxury marques say the thieves rammed a roller door to gain entry to the Industrial St workshop about 3.40am Friday.

Somerville Detective Senior Sergeant Nick Vallas was mystified by the senseless crime. “You wonder what goes through the thieves’ heads,” he said.

“To destroy something as valuable as these cars in both an historical and material sense just goes against any logic.”

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at crimestoppersvic.com.au or call Kingston police on 9556 6565.

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Car hijacked, crashed A 47-YEAR-old Patterson Lakes woman had her car hijacked at the Chelsea shopping centre, 7.50am, Saturday. The woman was sitting in her 2005 Honda CRV in Nepean Hwy talking on her mobile phone when a man opened the driver’s side door and ordered her out. The man, 29, later found to be of no fixed address, got in and drove off erratically. He later crashed the car into another at the intersection of Springvale and Pillars roads, Bangholme, and, when people stopped to help, he jumped into a car owned by a 63-year-old Bangholme man and crashed that one, too. By this time police had arrived and arrested the man, who is also suspected of being involved in armed robberies in Keysborough and Cheltenham. A man fitting his description reportedly entered a pharmacy on the corner of Centre Dandenong and Warrigal roads, 7pm, Tuesday 3 November, and produced a large knife. The man demanded, and received, prescription drugs from a 23-year-old shop assistant. He has been remanded in custody until all charges have been finalised and will appear at court at a later date.

Drugs crop fire POLICE and fire services attended a house fire in Marriot St, Parkdale, 6.40am, Tuesday 3 November, and found a hydroponic cannabis crop, fire arms and drug paraphernalia, with power being illegally syphoned from the grid. The rented house was vacant when police arrived and the fire caused a “moderate” amount of damage. Police are still searching for the occupant. Anyone with information is asked to call Kingston police on 9556 6565.

Panic room A 27-YEAR-old woman locked herself in her bedroom when she heard men ransacking her Curlew Point Dr, Patterson Lakes, house 5.47am, Tuesday 3 November. Terrified, the woman texted her partner, who was on his way to work, asking him to call police. The pair had only moved into the two-storey brick veneer house five days before.

The woman told police she heard the offenders knock on the front door but did not answer. They then walked around the side of the house and

entered via an unlocked sliding door. Once inside, she heard them opening doors and ransacking rooms over a 20-minute period, stealing a handbag containing credit cards, licence, document wallet with personal information and passport. They also stole a flat screen TV, tablet computer, set of house keys, and garage door opener. They locked a kitten in a spare room, and left via the front door. Police later advised the woman to cancel her credit cards and query transactions. Anyone with information is asked to call Kingston police on 9556 6565.

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Brothers intimidated, robbed TWO 14-year-old brothers were punched and intimidated at the Southland bus station, Karen St, 8.25am, Wednesday last week. The boys were waiting for the bus when four youths approached and asked to use their mobile phone. When the boys refused one was punched in the shoulder by a tall youth wearing a grey hoodie and purple sunglasses with gold lenses. A second youth wearing a blue hoodie, 175cm tall, brown curly hair, small moustache and tan skin, punched the other boy in the face, causing swelling to his lip and cheek. The frightened boys handed over the mobile phone and pin number. The youths then walked off behind the bus terminal. Anyone with information is asked to call Kingston police on 9556 6565.

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A 51-YEAR-old Carrum man had his Cup Day game of bowls ruined when a neighbour arrived to tell him his house, in Valetta St, had been burgled.

The man’s 13 year old son had come home to find his dad’s bedroom ransacked and items removed and reported it to the neighbour. Police were told an old .22 calibre rifle, handed down by the man’s grandfather and hidden in a towel, was stolen, along with an antique gun cigarette lighter from the lounge room. Antique coffee tins had been opened and thrown out on the courtyard lawn. A manhole cover in the laundry had also been opened and the roof cavity searched. Doors on the lounge room, second bedroom and laundry had been hit with a hammer. An egg had been thrown at the man’s car.

A 12-year-old Seaford boy will appear at a children’s court at a later date charged with burglary. It is not known if the items were recovered.

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Ward grants out, new standards in Continued from Page 1 The Labor state government also introduced new measures last month to “empower” the Local Government Minister to clamp down on misconduct by councillors.

Councillors face suspension for up to six months or could be permanently stood down for misconduct by the state government under new standards of behaviour for councillors approved in state parliament last week.

Local Government Minister Natalie Hutchins says the “reforms to strengthen council governance” will enable councils and the Minister to “take action against councillors doing the wrong thing”.

Independent councillor conduct panels, set up by a new Office of Councillor Conduct Registrar, will investigate allegations of misconduct against councillors and will be able to suspend councillors found guilty of behaviour “inconsistent with the role of councillor”.

Each panel will consist of two members that the Registrar considers suitable and will include at least one lawyer who will chair the panel.

The Local Government Minister will decide who is eligible to sit on a councillor conduct panel.

The Minister will be able to

appoint municipal monitors to direct councils to take action against councillors found guilty of serious or gross misconduct.

In a statement, Ms Hutchins said councils and communities had told her improved behaviour standards for councillors “are desperately needed”.

“By giving councils and the Victorian government the ability to step in earlier, it will help ensure problems with councillor standards and governance aren’t left to grow,” she said.

“While overall misconduct among Victoria’s 79 councils is rare, it is vital that our governance frameworks are robust and ready to deal with misconduct.”

The new laws on councillor standards will be phased in over the next few months ahead of council elections next year “to ensure councils are ready for the changes”, according to Ms Hutchins.

Cr Gledhill said he supports the new behaviour standards for all councillors across the state.

“Our sole purpose of being in council is to represent the best interests of the community and ratepayers and conduct our business in a respectful and accountable manner.”

Betrayal ahead: Ben Paine (Jesus Christ), Carly Daley (Mary Magdalene), are watched

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Superstar rocks the MLOC MLOC Productions Inc. continues celebrating 70 years of community musical entertainment with the popular rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar.

It’s being presented 12-14 November at the Phoenix Theatre, Elwood.

With music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice, the story is loosely based on Gospel accounts of the last week of Jesus’s life, beginning with the preparation for the arrival of Jesus and his disciples in Jerusalem, and ending with the crucifixion. It highlights political and interpersonal struggles between Judas Iscariot and Jesus that are not in the Bible narratives.

The MLOC – formerly the Mordialloc Light Opera Company – show is directed and choreographed by Rhylee Nowell, with musical direction by Matthew Hadgraft. This talented duo has worked together in shows on the Gold Coast, and MLOC is delighted Rhylee and Matt will be treating Melbourne audiences to their own interpretation for this show.

The cast of principal performers includes Ben Paine (Jesus), Carly Daley (Mary Magdalene) and Omar Moustafa (Judas Iscariot) Hadgraft says the more he speaks to people about Jesus Christ Superstar, the more he realises how many have fond memories

of seeing the show, or a favourite recording they know backwards and forwards.

“There’s a strong nostalgia associated with it,” he said.

“As such, where you might expect to see a modern, cuttingedge take, with ripped denim and mobile phones, this production isn’t trying to make a statement or ‘innovate,’ but rather to celebrate how clearly and brilliantly the music tells the story, and how special it is to so many. We aim to bring it to life simply and honestly.

“Mind you, occasionally some vocal parts have been augmented to take advantage of the wonderful ensemble.”

Hadgraft says the focus of the drama is the tragic deterioration of a firm friendship that ultimately ends in betrayal. “It’s a pretty brutal story, activated brilliantly by the score, and its intentions are stark enough without iPhones being necessary,” he said.

Performances are 8pm, 12, 13 and 14 November (also 2pm, 14 November.)

The Phoenix Theatre is at 101 Glenhuntly Rd, Elwood. Tickets: $35/$32 or $28 children 15 and under. Groups of 15-plus at any one performance $30.

Bookings: mloc.org.au/jcs or call 9551 7514.

Bayside fishers find Western Port is tops for snapper with a 10.11kg fish.

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Although based at Mornington, the competition ranges over both Port Phillip and Western Port, which also yielded the most fish: 947 out of a total bag of 1360.

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Your Hearing Questions Answered Is it important for patients to see an audiologist if they think they may be having difficulties hearing?

Yes, if you are starting to notice difficulties it’s important to have a full hearing test. We don’t just test which sounds you can hear, we also check how clearly you can understand speech, in quiet and in background noise.

Some common indications that you may have a hearing loss are: Turning the TV up Frequently asking for repeats Not being able to hear properly on the telephone Difficulty in noisy situations such as restaurants Missing out on important parts of the conversation Often your partner or a close family member may be the first person to notice that you are having difficulty hearing.

Is it true that a lot of patients don’t actually need hearing aids?

Yes. Probably 25 percent of those that we see do choose to get hearing aids.

Some people have a little bit of hearing loss that we just need to talk about, and continue to monitor.

Are there steps people who aren’t ready for hearing aids can do to help combat hearing loss?

Yes. Pick a seat in a restaurant where

you can see the faces of the people that you are taking to. This can make it easier to follow what they are saying.

With the television, if you’re not ready for hearing aids, we can get a set of cordless headphones. These can be one of the best options for hearing the TV clearly.

Are there ever very simple solutions to hearing loss?

Yes. Sometimes a hearing loss can be caused by ear wax blocking the canal.

If someone needs a hearing aid, should they always choose the most expensive, top-of-the-line model?

Most people don’t need the most expensive hearing aids, fully loaded with all the bells and whistles. It really is patient specific. You don’t always need the absolute top-of theline hearing aid technology, if the features that you need are available in something less expensive.

At Chelsea Hearing, we always offer you a range of options, and it is up to you to choose something that you are comfortable with. You should never feel pressured to proceed with hearing aids that you don’t feel ready for.

Are smaller hearing aids more expensive?

Generally, the style of the hearing aid does not have very much impact on the price. There are very good, small hearing aids available at all price points.

Larger hearing aids are not necessarily less expensive either. The good news is

that the very small, comfortable hearing aids are suitable for most people these days.

How much do hearing aids cost?

Most people who are on a Centrelink pension (such as an age pension or a disability pension) are eligible for the Office of Hearing Services Voucher program. This enables them to choose from a range of hearing aids that are “free-to-client”. These hearing aids have improved significantly over the past few years, and a lot of people are pleasantly surprised at how natural they sound, and how small and comfortable they can be. Pensioners can also choose to contribute to more expensive hearing aids if they wish.

For people who are not eligible for the voucher program, hearing aids typically start at $2,700 for a pair.

What brand of hearing aids to you recommend?

Chelsea Hearing is an independent clinic. We fit hearing aids from all of the major manufacturers. Our recommendations are made after we have tested your hearing, looked in your ears, and had a discussion about the things that you want to hear well.

We also take the time to consider your preference for style and size of the hearing aids, as well as your budget. We will recommend the most appropriate hearing aids for you, and we will always give you a range of options to choose from.

What is your philosophy on health care?

If I wouldn’t do it for my Mum or Dad, I don’t do it for a patient. When I’m making recommendations for a patient, I think “if this was my mum or dad, with this hearing loss, and these difficulties, would I be making the same recommendations?”. If the answer is “yes”, then I know I’m doing my best for a patient.

What does the relationship you have with your patients mean to you?

The patient comes first. The patient is your customer and you want to have the healthiest, happiest patient that you can. That makes me happy as well. To know that we are helping that patient to be happy is just rewarding.

What is one thing about your job that really sticks out in a positive way?

It’s really nice to be able to make a difference for people. Often the partner of the person with a hearing loss may have been repeating themselves and having to speak louder for years. When we help with a hearing loss (often with hearing aids) it’s often the family members who notice the benefit first.

Suddenly they don’t have to repeat everything, and they don’t get so tired from speaking loudly all day. It can make a big difference for the whole family.

the right pace of the individual patient.

Some people come in here, and they know they want to get hearing aids and they want to get it all happening as quickly as possible. Other people come in, and they are having some difficulties hearing, but they don’t know if they have a hearing loss. They may need a little bit more time to understand their hearing loss, and the options available.

It doesn’t help anyone to push someone in to getting hearing aids before they are ready for them, or to pressure someone to purchase hearing aids that cost more than they are comfortable with. Sometimes the best thing to do is explain what’s causing the problem, and what solutions are available. It can also be helpful to bring your partner or a close family member to your appointment with you.

Do you have rules that you live by when treating patients?

My number one rule is to take things at

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DETERMINED TO RIDE HIS BIKE AGAIN I’m Mauricio Munoz from Aspendale.

I’m the proud father of 3 fantastic kids whom you’ll ever meet (Imogen 21, Lex 18 and Rhen 16), I’ve been married to Michelle for over 20 years.

Everything in our lives was going as good as anyone could have wished for; our kids were doing well at school and behaving like responsible young adults. We had finally started renovating our home, life was sweet!

However, on a relatively warm evening in July 2013, my whole life was turned upside down in a space of a few seconds.

I was involved in a horrific accident that has led to countless surgeries, a stint in ICU for 12 days, 15 weeks in the Royal Melbourne Hospital followed by ongoing rehabilitation.

In a careless act, I was struck by a truck at 80km/hr whilst cycling home from work. It was the night before my daughters 19th birthday. At that point the doctors and surgeons braced my family for the worst. They predicted that my survival rate was minimal.

Having shattered my pelvis, severed my renal artery (leading me to be bleeding out rapidly), severed several arteries to my kidney, broken my sternum, 6 ribs, a compound fracture to left ankle, a fractured left lower tibia, a fractured eye socket and broken teeth, they decided an induced coma was the only option.

My gorgeous wife drove daily to Royal Melbourne Hospital to be by my side for 15 weeks. My beautiful daughter attending university, working part time and playing mum to her younger brothers, 13 and 15 years

of age at the time. Despite all this my family stayed strong, we kept each other sane during the ordeal. I was finally sent home at Christmas 2013, however having lost a significant amount of weight my recovery was far from over.

In December 2013, I was transferred to St John of God Frankston Rehabilitation Hospital as an outpatient and introduced to Senior Physiotherapist Brigitte, whom I owe so much to and give much credit for helping me get to where I am today. I’ll never forget the day I met Brigitte. She was just everything I expected from a Health Professional and MORE! Brigitte treated me with humility and as a friend instead of a number. As a true professional, from the get go we discussed the recovery program and set ‘realistic’ goals. This was to ensure I knew exactly what I needed to focus on and importantly, to ensure I took stock of my progress.

This process was extremely valuable to ensure I kept myself in good mental health. Throughout the time I was under her watchful eye, she was constantly assuring me that all the aches and pains would improve over time and I would be able get on with my life – open a new chapter in my life.

The first 12 months of rehabilitation treatment consisted of two sessions a week Hydrotherapy (the warm water was so welcoming to my aching bones and muscles), balancing exercises, walking between the ‘ballerina’ bars, joint movement manipulation, muscle strengthening (upper and lower body),

occupational therapy, hip and core strengthening and remedial massage.

As I became stronger and mobile, Brigitte introduced me to Jorgen, another Senior Physiotherapist, to ensure my recovery process stepped up another notch! Jorgen was just awesome; he always had a smile on his face and always on the go! You knew that your heart rate would hit the roof during his sessions. This was something Brigitte identified early through my recovery due to my sporting background. I needed to feel active; I needed to feel alive and independent again.

The biggest challenge I found through my recovery was that I was impatient and I did not think the rehabilitation process would take so long. Two years on and I’ve been able to reach milestones no one thought was possible. Brigitte, Jorgen and everyone at St John of God Frankston Rehabilitation Hospital were so supportive and their care was second to none.

I’ve have permanent nerve damage to both of my legs from the knees down but I’m fortunate to be alive. I’m walking not like before but none the less, mobile and the fact that I have little to no feeling in my feet and still able to walk is an incredible miracle.

I suffer every day from significant amounts of pain and I still struggle to comprehend how anyone could hit another human being and fail to stop at the scene. However, I’m determined to move on and every time I feel down, I remember Brigitte’s voice in my head asking me, ‘Do you

Mauricio in 2013 after his accident want to get on with life?’ The answer has always been YES!!

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“People often endure painful conditions for too long, they assume nothing can be done or re-

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His colleague, musculoskeletal podiatrist Dr. David Kavanagh goes on to say, “With correct diagnosis and treatment there is usually an effective, natural solution for most foot and leg pain. We can even aid soft tissue repair and regeneration to assist injuries and arthritic concerns thanks to the latest medical research and treatments.”

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100 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK...

Two brave young lads lose their life Compiled by Melissa Walsh THE Langwarrin branch of the Red Cross Society report a steady response to their appeal for funds, over £5 being contributed for the last month. At a working bee arranged by Mrs Williams, of Ruperstan, an average attendance of twelve assisted in making sand bags for the trenches. *** A welcome home social will be tendered to Private E. A. Berry, who has returned invalided from the front, and also a farewell and presentation will be given to Gunner Wm Evans, who has enlisted, on Saturday, 20th inst, in the Langwarrin Recreation Hall. *** REV Adamson, of Melbourne, will preach in the Frankston Methodist Church on Sunday next, the occasion being the Sunday School Anniversary.

Three services will be held, when there will be special singing by the children.

On Monday night there will be the usual anniversary public meeting, in the Church. The children will provide the programme and a good time is expected. *** THE Peninsular Motor Garage Pty. Ltd. is a growing industry locally. No fewer than three men are permanently engaged at the Frankston branch, and two at the Mornington branch. We hear that an up-to- date plant is about to be installed at one of the Company’s Garages, and each employee is a first rate mechanic, as well as being careful

and steady drivers. *** A meeting of the Committee of Frankston Sports Club was held in the Mechanics’ Hall on Friday evening, when there was a good attendance. Dr Plowman was in the chair. The principal business was the formulating a programme of events for the New Year’s Day meeting, the principal of which are:—Sheffield Handicap of £15 5s 220 yds handicap of £8, 75 yds handicap of £4 10s, Flag Relay race £3, two log chopping contests of £8 and £4 10s respectively, two bicycle events of £6 10s and £3 10s respectively. A meeting of ladies to arrange for the refreshment booth will be held in the Mechanics’ at 8 o’clock on Tuesday evening next. *** NEWS has been received that two of the brave lads who volunteered for service from this district have succumbed and given their lives in the execution of their duty. We refer to Private Victor Robert Jondahl, son of Captain and Mrs Jondahl, of Langwarrin, who died on the 2nd November at Malta Hospital, and Corporal Leonard H.Flood, of Mornington, who died on the 22nd October, at Heliopolis.

Wheeler Frank Shepherd, son of Mr G. Shepherd, of Somerville, has also been invalided from Malta to England.

Wheeler Shepherd took part in the historic landing at Gallipoli and was in the fighting line for about five months when laid low by sickness. *** THE State School Amateur Athletic

Association held their Championship Sports; on the Melbourne Amateur Sports Ground, on Friday last. From the “Argus” we note 4000 spectators witnessed the various contests, for which there were 2000 entries. The State School Championship of Victoria was won in fine style by J. Heagney who has won the Boys Race three years in succession, at the Frankston Athletic Sports.

Little Clem Heagney,at the same meeting, also won, the under 13 years State School Championship Victoria, over the 120 yards distance.

The Heagney boys ran in the nomination of the Middle Brighton State School and this is the first year a Brighton school boy has won the Championship of all State schools.

Although the youngest boy running in the Championship events, at the Meeting, Jack Heagney proved unbeatable on the day, and won the long jump championship, the 120 yards championship, and the 220 yards championship, as well as the championship of the Meeting.

A splendid photo of John Heagney appears in last week’s issue of the Weekly Times, and we note that he is a nephew of Mr F. Jolly, the ex-consistant Victorian runner, and the winner of the Melbourne Hardware Plate, and many first class Victoria Handicaps, including the Frankston Sheffield Handicap, and also the Frankston and Bendigo Easter Fair 220 yards events. *** ON Saturday evening, the 6th of November, the many friends of Mr Geo

Denyer assembled by invitation, at Mr Girdleston’s house, Frankston, to express their pleasure at Mr Denyer’s promotion to a higher position in the Railway service.

During the evening, Mr Gale in presenting Mr Denyer with a smokers’ outfit, and Mrs Denyer with books where he expressed his pleasure and satisfaction of a 20 years’ association as fellow workman and friend.

In the Railway service Mr Denyer’s services in the interests of his fellow man were recognized by his genuine expressions of regret at his loss, and pleasure at his promotion.

Messrs McGrath, Croskell, and Nichols ably supported Mr Gale’s remarks. Mr Denyer, in replying, thanked all for their kind expressions towards his wife and himself, both by word and gifts. His time in Frankston had been a pleasant one, and regretted his departure from it and his many friends he had made.

But there was always the satisfaction of meeting old friends, an opportunity he would gladly avail himself of. Musical items were contributed during the evening by Messrs Wastill, Croskell, and McCombe, Miss F. Girdlestone being the accompanist.

A hearty vote of thanks, moved by Mr Gale to Mrs Girdlestone, for her kindness in supplying the room and piano for a very pleasant evening was carried unanimously. *** MORNINGTON Junction Miniature Rifle Club.Much spirit was infused into this live club on Saturday last as

the first shoot for the gold medal (presented by Mr Walsh) took place. The excitement and rivalry was too much for some members who in practise have been looked up to as top notchers, for they went to pieces.

Mr G. Scott, a young member, was the winner for the day, showing that by the system of handicapping adopted, it is possible for a junior shot to win against the more experienced.

As the medal has to be won three times before becoming the property of any one and that on each win the member loses one third of his handicap, some exciting and keen shooting is looked forward to.

The latest home illustrated papers and games were provided and outdoor sport indulged in the afternoon proved a pleasant one. More residents of the district are joining and all are welcome. *** THERE was a good attendance of workers at the Recreation Reserve on Saturday last, when further progress was made in getting the ground in order for the Boxing Day sports. Afternoon tea was again provided by the ladies.

The Sports Club committee held a meeting in the evening, when it was decided to hold a concert in aid of the Patriotic Fund on Boxing night, 27th Dec, the Mechanics’ committee having patriotically foregone their usual concert on that date, and granted the hall to the Sports Club.

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Happy birthday to me. Sort of.

By Stuart McCullough YOU can only deny it for so long.

That’s because there’s no clear line between ‘youth’ and ‘middle age’ as such. One day, you’re young and swanning along in skinny jeans with a ridiculous haircut and enjoying the latest that modern music has to offer.

Then, before you know what’s happening and with no warning whatsoever, putting on skinny jeans is like trying to stuff a sausage, your ridiculous haircut owes less to flamboyance than it does to a chronic shortage of material and modern music does not so much make you want to dance as it does want to rip your ears off. It’s time to face up to the bitter reality: I am no longer young.

In truth, I’ve been aware for some time. But that doesn’t stop me from feeling a tiny bit sorry for myself. I probably feel this way every time I have a birthday. Come to think of it, the whole ‘birthday’ racket is probably to blame. When you think about it, it’s ridiculous that we celebrate getting older every year. I can understand it when you’re little: it means presents and cake and family. But at a certain age, birthdays feel more administrative in nature. In an ideal world, birthdays would be celebrated less frequently, preferably in five-year increments.

Realising that you’ve reached that magical tipping point after which pretty much everything is about a gradual decline is about so much more than merely the physical. Granted, there’s nothing worse that catching an accidental glance of your increasingly

decrepit visage and recoiling. But if you, like me, have destroyed every mirror you own, there are other indicators you can use. For me, at least, there were plenty of signs to indicate that I had officially (and irretrievably) crossed over.

Vinyl. By which I mean small, circular objects onto which you lower a

needle and they produce music. Without any warning, I woke up and was obsessed with vinyl. This relatively recent development makes no sense at all. Sure, there was a record player in the house when I was growing up, but we weren’t allowed to touch it, lest we should damage my father’s extensive collection of recordings by the

Randy Van Horne Singers. By the time we were old enough to be trusted, we weren’t interested; preferring cassettes instead. When compact discs came along, I was happy enough to abandon vinyl without a second thought.

Who was to know that, thirty years later, CDs would be good for not much more than resting your drink.

Now I am obsessed with the stuff.

Push comes to shove, I might even prattle on about sound quality and warmth and whole bunch of other malarkey that even I don’t really believe.

It means I end up spending hours trawling through second hand shops, trying to find anything by The Randy Van Horne singers in mint condition.

Video. The first time I clapped eyes on a video recorder, it seemed nothing short of a miracle. Forget flying to the moon – the ability to record episodes of ‘Cop Shop’ whilst watching ‘The Love Boat’ surely ranks as humankind’s crowning achievement. I couldn’t tell you when I last watched a video. I’m not even one hundred percent certain that I still own a VCR. What I do have, though, are plenty of videotapes. Boxes of them.

Kids today have no idea. They’re lucky if they know what to do with a DVD, must less a videotape. Precisely why I’ve kept my collection of videos is somewhat beyond me. Perhaps it’s because they represent some of my best work. I cannot help but flush with pride whenever I think of the time that I managed to perfectly edit out the ads during a screening of ‘Stalag 17’. It could have been the work of a professional. Young people fail to ap-

preciate what videotapes represent and how controversial they could be. Only once our school curriculums include ‘VHS versus Betamax’ as part of the history syllabus will the youth of today properly appreciate the conflict that threaten to tear this nation apart.

Perspective. Young people look a lot younger than they used to. This becomes especially apparent when you’re out at night. Whereas once, everyone looked like you did with only the occasional older person floating in the crowd like a geriatric crouton, now nobody looks old enough to drive. Luckily, I have no interest in going out and staying up late, preferring instead to a cup of decaffeinated tea and a repeat screening of ‘A Touch of Frost’. On those occasions when we do decide to push on past ten o’clock and go and see a band, we inevitably need a nap first and are lucky to make it half way through the set before we each turn to the other and agree that we have ‘made our point’ and can leave early.

Maybe it’s time to embrace it. So long skinny jeans – it was nice knowing you. So what if I look as though I’m part through transforming into the Incredible Hulk? Or if hats are no longer a mere fashion statement but a necessity due to a lack of hair?

Or if I can remember the 1980s and still have the occasional ‘acid wash flashback’? Deal with it. I am happy to have reached an age where candles on a birthday cake may activate the smoke alarm. Happy birthday to me.

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By David Hawkins DO you ever have trouble getting your kids to go to bed? Justine Clarke understands and she just might have an answer to your problem.

The all-round Australian talent and popular children’s entertainer is currently travelling the country with her 2015 show, the Pyjama Jam! Tour, following on the heels of the launch of her fifth album, Pyjama Jam; an album of songs focused around the witching hour(s) for parents.

“I really wanted to make a lullaby album but not one that assumed that the child was happily in bed and ready to sleep,” Justine explained.

As a parent of three, Justine is well versed in the challenges of the nightly bedtime routine, “There is quite a fractious energy at that hour of the night,” she said. “My six year-old fights every aspect of it (going to bed).” And, like so many other Aussie parents, she often uses music to help soothe her kids through the ups & downs, “I think that the journey to bed can be quite a long and difficult one, so I wanted to make an album that went from bath time to bed time.”

One of the songs on the album, Bobby The Tractor, started life as a homespun tune that Justine wrote for her youngest. “I used to sing it to him as a lullaby but now it’s this really guitardriven, rock & roll song.” The new version is a favourite of her own kids and even the actor playing the farmer in the video clip is actually Justine’s Uncle Bobby, the original inspiration.

“He has a farm and he has a tractor. I must have

been sleep-deprived,” she laughs, “because he’s not a tractor.

The Pyjama Jam! Tour will be appearing at the Playhouse Theatre, here in Melbourne, but this is a different experience than her previous concerts, “This year we’re playing in more intimate spaces,” Justine revealed, “so that all of the kids have a much richer experience.”

While larger auditoriums are the norm for kids’ concerts, she acknowledged that some areas of those spaces offered less connection than seats at the front. The Pyjama Jam! Tour seeks to change that. “I really want this to be a special experience… An opportunity for preschoolers to go to their first live music concert which, I feel, can make a really lasting impression.”

“Because it’s a soothing album, it’s also a soothing show. You can wear your pyjamas, you can bring your cuddly toy,” says Clarke. But she’s not just talking about the children; parents are also encouraged to get into the energy and slip on their comfy PJs. “There’s no bells and whistles; the kids and their engagement with the music are the bells and whistles.”

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Old Boys reign supreme PROVINCIAL

By IT Gully PENINSULA Old Boys sit on top of the MPCA Provincial ladder after knocking over Long Island comfortably on Saturday.

Chasing 157 for victory, the Old Boys cruised past the total three wickets down and finished the day 6/212.

The Old Boys’ top order all pretty much got going except for skipper Matt Hyden who was caught behind off Jake Middleton for 16 after banging a four and six.

Dylan O’Malley scored 40 at the top of the batting line-up, Wade Pelzer opened with 33, Eivion Bowen hit 46 and Will Crowder continued his outstanding start to the season with his third straight half century, batting at five. Crowder has 168 runs for the season in three innings.

Simon Dignan was the most successful bowler for the Islanders with 2/39 from nine overs.

Crib Point moved inside of the top bracket after inflicting Rye’s second outright loss in just three matches on Saturday.

Magpies stalwart Glenn Barclay broke club records the week before with his destructing 9/24 off 18 overs, setting up the commanding win.

The Demons were already staring down the barrel after the first day’s play when they were all out for 67 in their first innings and two wickets down in their second, still 13 runs behind Crib Point’s quick fire 6/106.

There was no luck on day two for the Demons either. Rye made 126 in their second innings, Tom Baron top scoring with 65, while Harrison Wilson made 16 batting at nine.

With more than 60 overs to make more than 85 runs, the Magpies got

there six wickets down.

Adam Keulen at the top of the order made 47.

There were some nervous moments for the Pies in the chase, losing five batsmen for less than 10 runs. Brad Davidson strode to the crease and took control.

Langwarrin and Somerville played out a draw in their one-day match on Saturday at Lloyd Park.

The Kangaroos batted first and mustered 182 in their 40 overs.

Jake Prosser top scored for the home side with an unbeaten 72 while club star Mal Coutts was back in the First XI and scored 33.

Kangas skipper Travis Campbell was the key to holding the powerful Somerville batting line-up to an equally 182. Campbell bowled 10 overs for just 19 runs.

Matt Prosser was also outstanding with 4/39 from seven overs after

opening the batting with 26, while Jake Prosser also picked up a couple of valuable wickets.

Somerville was locked on 182, seven wickets down, after 40 overs.

The draw sees Somerville remain in second place on 32 points, four points behind Peninsula Old Boys, while Langwarrin is knocking on the door of the four with 20 points.

Mornington’s James Latham scored an unbeaten 101 and Brad McDonald hit 54 in their big win over fourth-placed Sorrento.

The Dogs finished at 6/201 after their 40 overs.

Sorrento recruits Bobby Wilson scored 52 and Ben Tracy 51 in the chase, however, the Sharks were bowled out for 167.

Nick Jewell, who has hit well over 200 runs this season, was run out for a duck.

Jack Heseltine picked-up 3/39 for

the Dogs, while Michael Heib and Luke Popov snared two wickets each.

Mt Eliza successfully defended a 111 runs total against Baxter.

Resuming at 6/74, Baxter failed to get the total. Todd Quinn added four runs to his overnight total and Leigh Paterson added 15 (25). At one stage, Baxter looked the goods at 7/93.

However, they lost 3/2 to be all out for 95.

Mt Eliza batted again and finished at 4/157.

Pines picked-up the win against Moorooduc, winning by 45 runs.

Defending 187, Pines bowled out the Ducs for 142. Jarryd Bailey top scored for the Ducs with 29.

Craig Entwhistle was sensational with the rock for the Piners with 5/51 from 18 overs while the star that is Ricky Ramsdale picked-up 4/50 from 34 overs.

Pearcedale Panthers escape capture DISTRICT

By IT Gully PEARCEDALE remains in equal top spot on the MPCA District ladder after getting out of jail against Seaford Tigers.

The Panthers were defending an ordinary total of 128, however, did have the Tigers on the back foot early, resuming at 1/7.

The Tigers started extremely well with opener Jon Plakourakis scoring 25 and Aaron Mountney contributing 18.

The visitors were cruising at 1/42.

However, within a blink of an eye, that score line dropped to 8/66. The Tigers were bowled out for 81 in 43.5 overs.

Kain Smith and Shayne Gillings were superb for the Panthers with 4/7 and 4/20 respectively.

After snaring 5/57, Jordy Watters made 13 batting at 10 for the Tigers.

Pearcedale went out to bat again and finished at 3/65 with Shane Maggs (27) and Chris Dew (31) both unbeaten.

Carrum’s disastrous start to the season continued on Saturday after they were smashed by Mt Martha.

Resuming at 0/5 after the Reds set them 177 for victory, the Lions lasted just 54.5 overs before losing the match.

John Mitchell top scored at the top of the innings with 27, while Cory Foster made 18 and Liam Dobson 14 at the bottom of the order.

Mt Martha skipper Curtis Stone was superb for the winners with 5/33 from 19 overs. Kyle Bendle snared 2/11 from 7.5 overs.

Red Hill maintained its dominance over the competition with a strong victory over Boneo.

However, the Hillmen didn’t have things all their own way.

The Pandas certainly set the Hillmen a challenge, scoring 182 on day one.

The Hillmen resumed at 0/10 and looked extremely shaky at one point when they were 4/27. Simon Dart (0) and Matt Merifield were both back in the sheds.

Things became a little worse when

Andrew Mock went with the score on just 44.

However, Riley Shaw took command with 96 and Brent Martin stuck around also with a more than handy 60 to take the score to 223 from 79 overs.

Sean Spencer picked up three wickets for the Pandas while Cam Williams and Daniel Wilson claimed a couple each.

Delacombe Park is just percentage out of the top four after beating Main Ridge.

The Parkers batted first and made 4/184 from its 40 overs, Jon Guthrie opening with 64 and Joel Malcolm scoring an unbeaten 65. Ash Walker hit a valuable 26 in the middle order.

Luke Collins (2/23) and Gareth Wyatt (2/35) were the only Main Ridge wicket takers.

In reply, the visitors were bowled out for 174.

Travis Barker did everything he could to get his side over the line with 86 but no other batsman could stick around long enough to get the additional 11 runs for victory.

Once again it was Shane Deal who stepped up to get valuable wickets, claiming 3/33.

Flinders took a massive scalp on Saturday, knocking over Seaford by more than 70 runs.

Defending 8/242, Flinders bowled out its more fancied opponent for 169 in just 48.5 overs.

Ryan McQueen (27), Paul Hartle (21), Chris Cleef (41) and Dil Pageni (42) flew the flag for Seaford but five scores under five wasn’t enough to challenge.

Blake Hogan-Keogh was outstanding for Flinders with 5/28 from 11 overs.

In the final game, Baden Powell took hold of top spot on the ladder with a 10-wicket victory over Heatherhill.

The Hills batted first and were bowled out for 93. Baden Powell got the runs without loss.

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Hoppers in charge SUB-DISTRICT

By IT Gully DROMANA maintained its stranglehold on the MPCA Sub District competition with an effortless victory against Skye.

After rain effected all matches in Sub District last weekend, all matches were limited overs games on Saturday.

Skye batted first against the Hoppers on their home deck but could only manage 78 runs in 32 overs.

Young gun Jack Fowler was at it again for Dromana, snaring 5/14 from just six overs. He then went out and made an unbeaten 51 to absolutely tear the game apart.

Jye Voelkle was also very good for the Hoppers with 3/35 from eight overs and Craig Dunlop picked-up 2/13 from 10 overs.

Rob Gruar, as usual, top scored for Skye, this time with 17.

In reply, the Hoppers made the runs three wickets down and with 21 overs to spare.

Aaron Kaddatz scored an unbeaten 16 to go with Fowler’s half century.

Balnarring is just percentage outside of second place on the ladder after beating Tyabb by five wickets.

The Yabbies won the toss and batted first and made 9/121 with Michael Edwards again top scoring with an unbeaten 38. Nathan Hudgson hit 18 batting at 11.

Brenton Taylor was outstanding for the Saints with the ball, picking up 6/17 from 10 overs.

In reply, Balnarring scored 5/127 in 39 overs.

Nathan Kleinig top scored with 38 and skipper David Ross scored 25.

Hastings sits in fourth place on the ladder after easily accounting for Ballam Park.

The Blues batted first and posted a healthy score of 7/166. Timmy Birch was the star yet again with 36. Keeper Jaysen Bradshaw was also significant in the win with an unbeaten 45, while Al Kristensen contributed 30 and Luke Hewitt 21.

In reply, the Knights were rolled for 116.

Hastings’ bowlers were superb. Mitch Floyd opened with 3/26, Liam Bradshaw snared 2/15 from eight overs, Hewitt picked-up 2/37 and Isuru Dias was back for his first game and took 2/26 from nine overs.

Rosebud maintained its position in the top four with a win against Frankston YCW. Billy Quigley hit 39 and Jason Mathers contributed 20 in Rosebud’s modest total of 127 in 40 overs.

Andrew Kitson was superb for the Stonecats with 2/10 from 10 overs.

In reply, despite 53 from Jack Greenwood, the home side was rolled for just 120.

Jason Nagel was superb with 2/14 from 10 overs, while Scott Millar claimed 3/33 from 10 overs.

Tootgarook is in second place on the ladder after a strong performance against Carrum Downs.

Tootgarook batted first and made 7/176, before they were able to restrict the Cougars to 9/167 in its 40 overs.

Sharks add some class FOOTY NEWS

By Toe Punt SORRENTO has landed multiple Peninsula Team of the Year centre half forward Scott Lockwood.

Lockwood was said to be on the move to an amateur club closer to the city but after a few chats with new coach Nick Jewell, decided to go to Sorrento.

Mt Eliza team mate and hard running defender Jack Egan will join Lockwood at the Sharks.

Whilst it’s big news for the Sharks, Jewell played it down.

“Look, we are just replacing at the moment.

We get Lockwood for Leigh Poholke and Egan for Troy Schwarze. If you like, Nick Corp, who we recruited last week, is also a replacement for Ryan Jeffries who has retired,” Jewell said.

Sorrento is “very close” with one other big name.

The quiet word coming out of Sorrento, but is yet to be confirmed, is that Myles Pitt has a serious back injury and star players Daniel Grant and Jon Croad are both headed for Queensland.

In other news: Rye has lost Team of the Year forward Andrew Dean to Tooradin. The Seagulls were hopeful of landing Jye Lloyd also but he’s going nowhere according to Rye. n Frankston Bombers have picked up Jarryd Amalfi from Langwarrin and four players who have been at Frankston Dolphins. Two are Bombers boys in Ryan Marks-Logan and Dale Sutton while Sam Fox and Ryan Kitchen have also signed. Both Bombers and Dolphins say Fox will play more games at their respective clubs this season. n Dromana has welcomed back premiership player Beau McMurray and recruited former Tyabb and Langwarrin forward Matt Dimkos.

Dimkos needs to get his body right to be of any value to the Tigers after playing less than half of all available games in the past three seasons. n Somerville stars Ben Crowe, Steve Crowe, Jacob Wilson and a few others sent some shockwaves through the Eagles’ nest last week when they were pictured on the Toe Punt Facebook page wearing Crib Point jumpers and shaking the hands of Magpies’ star Michael Cook. It was all a prank during the buck’s weekend of Wilson. n

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