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YOUNG Jonathon Bell is delighted to have his pick of books at Cheltenham Library.

Kingston Council has launched a 1000 Books Before School campaign across Kingston libraries to encourage parents to get onboard a push to show children the joys of reading before they start school. See Page 6.

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Wrong way, go back on lights Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au AUTHORITIES have done a U-turn over controversial traffic light changes at a busy Chelsea intersection.

Changes to the sequencing of lights at the Maury Rd and Nepean Highway

in Chelsea, introduced in December, have caused “chaos” according to frustrated drivers.

A residents’ petition was tabled at Kingston Council’s latest public council meeting this month calling on council to write to VicRoads to demand the lights sequencing revert to

its previous configuration.

Cr Tamsin Bearsley tabled the petition at the meeting and said the new traffic lights have caused “traffic chaos”.

“It has been raised by a number of people. Obviously, this petition is quite significant. There is certainly a lot of other people who have noticed it.”

VicRoads advised the traffic lights “signal phasing” was changed to try to prevent vehicles turning on to and stopping on the nearby railway crossing.

“We agree that the new phasing has been less successful than we anticipated and welcome the feedback we have received,” VicRoads regional

director Aidan McGann said.

He said the roads authority is working with Public Transport Victoria, VicTrack and Metro Trains to consider rolling back to the previous signal phasing.

Mr McGann said there may be “some adjustments to ensure the site continues to operate safely for all road users”.

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Hi-tech defence against speeding camera fine Stephen Taylor steve@baysidenews.com.au A PENINSULA Link motorist booked for speeding has used his car’s dash cam and satellite pictures to measure the distance between two points to calculate his actual speed – more than 10kph below that stated on his fine.

The calculation will add fuel to the fire of discontent over the dozens of contentious fines meted out to freeway drivers, many of who have joined the Peninsula Link 108 group which is planning a class action.

Allan Tadich, of Kilsyth, said he received an infringement notice for doing 112kph as he passed the Loders Rd static camera on 22 December.

“This seemed incorrect as I had my car’s cruise control set at 100kph,” he said.

“Fortunately, I had the dash-cam on and was able to review the footage later.”

Determined to prove the camera wrong, Mr Tadich used his dash cam and Google Earth to identify two easily recognisable points and cross referenced them.

He then calculated the elapsed time taken to drive between the two points to within 0.5 of a metre.

Using the formula speed equals distance divided by time he was

able to calculate his actual speed at 101.5kph plus-or-minus 0.5kph.

“I have used this as the basis of my appeal and am calling for an internal review.

Last Friday, Mr Tadich received some good news: The officer in charge of the traffic control branch had agreed to suspend his infringement pending “further investigation”.

Mr Tadich said to be clocked supposedly at 112kph meant he could have been driving as fast as 115kph, using the plus-or-minus 3kph built into the cameras.

He says this is ridiculous. “I have a high level of confidence that they are clearly wrong,” he said.

“The static camera at Loders Rd has not been tested for 11 months and so, surely, is due for recalibration.”

Cameras usually are tested every 12 months, meaning this camera is

due for testing this month.

He said a speed of 115kph would have been picked up by the pointto-point cameras, which calculate a car’s average speed over a certain distance.

Road Safety Camera Commissioner John Voyage said the Peninsula Link investigation “is indeed continuing”.

“We have analysed a substantial amount of data, but there is still more to go through,” he said. “We have received 96 complaints at this office, plus 12 that were received before the [Police] Minister [Lisa Neville] requested the investigation.

“We are most certainly carefully looking for where a problem could be.

“This involves carefully scrutinising every aspect of the road safety camera system along the Peninsula Link freeway.”

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New jetty finally gets cash splash Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au

Captured in flight: Artist Zoe Wood draws a swap harrier seen at Edithvale Seaford Wetlands. Picture: Gary Sissons

Putting birds in the picture ARTIST Zoe Wood has been drawing out the wildlife at Edithvale Seaford Wetlands this month by bringing beautiful images of wetland birds to life.

Home to 190 different bird species, the wetlands provide an important haven for local and migratory birds.

Avian visitors include the Australasian bittern, sharptailed sandpiper and Latham’s Snipe, which travels all the way from Japan.

Wood has been sketching and painting wildlife since 2014.

“I was 26 years old, working in the health and fitness industry, I was pretty unhappy with where my career was

heading, and I had no idea I had any artistic talent,” she says on her website.

“I draw inspiration from the natural world and will paint or draw anything that grabs my attention. I love to capture the little details and individual character of the animals I paint.”

Drop in to the Edithvale Seaford Wetlands Education, 278 Edithvale Rd, Chelsea Heights on Sunday 19 February, 1-5pm to see Wood at work. Entry is free.

She also accepts commissions to paint portraits of beloved family pets.

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A CRUMBLING jetty at Patterson Lakes Plaza will be rebuilt after Kingston Council and the state government resolved a dispute over funding for the project.

The inner harbour jetty will be built with $499,000 of taxpayers’ money from the Labor state government and Kingston Council has agreed to maintain the jetty.

Maintenance costs are estimated to be about $10,000 annually.

Carrum Labor MP Sonya Kilkenny said the previous impasse over council effectively refusing to accept stage one funding of $139,000 late last year had been “disappointing” (“Rifts over new jetty plans”, The News 2/11/16) but she is now pleased the jetty will be rebuilt.

The state government announced stage two funding of $360,000 under a Boating Safety and Facilities Program.

Ms Kilkenny said she met with newlyelected mayor Cr David Eden and council CEO John Nevins to discuss the public jetty refurbishment after November’s council elections.

“Like me, Cr Eden has always been a huge supporter of the local community’s push for a public jetty,” Ms Kilkenny said.

“Following that meeting, council applied for further funding from the state

Crumbling: Existing jetty at Patterson Lakes Plaza nears end. Pic: Gary Sissons

government to undertake stage two of the jetty project.”

The new jetty will be used by boaters, the Coast Guard and Water Police.

Melbourne Water will pitch in $35,000 for the upgrades.

The existing jetty is on a site privately owned by the Harbour Plaza Shopping Centre and the state government is responsible for managing the waterways.

“The new inner harbour jetty will be a fantastic addition to Patterson Lakes and help attract new visitors to the area to enjoy the stunning waterways,” Cr Eden said.

“I thank and congratulate the local residents and businesses who have initiated the campaign for this fantastic new community facility for all to enjoy.”

Once completed the new jetty will include 11 boating berths, a berth specifically for Victoria Police and Volunteer Coast Guard vessels, a ramp extra gangway and mooring poles.

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Ross River virus alert hits region Stephen Taylor steve@baysidenews.com.au CASES of Ross River virus have been confirmed in Frankston and Casey, prompting health officers to warn residents to protect themselves against mosquito bites.

Victoria’s chief health officer Professor Charles Guest said the virus had affected six residents and been detected in mosquitoes trapped nearby.

In a worrying sign, the virus appears to have made its own way to Frankston.

“None of the people diagnosed with Ross River virus have travelled to areas where mosquitoes carrying the virus are usually found,” Professor Guest said.

Symptoms for Ross River virus include fever, headache, aching muscles

and joints as well as fatigue. Many infected people also develop a rash.

People experiencing symptoms should see their GP or local hospital, he said.

The onset of symptoms may be two-14 days following a mosquito bite.

Frankston Council is trying to identify areas that may be the source of the Ross River virus.

“Our Environmental Health Officers will inspect these areas and provide education regarding the management of mosquitoes,” mayor Cr Brian Cunial said.

Cr Cunial said council is working with the Department of Health and Human Services and also Melbourne Water which manages the Seaford-Edithvale Wetlands.

The mayor said council had not been

provided with specifics to combat the virus.

“Council’s environmental health unit will investigate all requests from residents regarding possible breeding sites of mosquitoes on both public and private property,” Cr Cunial said.

Professor Guest said recent heavy rain and warm weather had created conditions ideal for mosquitoes to breed.

“We have seen a significant increase in mosquito numbers as a result,” he said.

“Taking measures to avoid bites is a critical step to protect yourself and your family against mosquito-borne diseases.”

DHHS spokesman Bram Alexander said local people affected lived in metropolitan Frankston.

Peninsula Health’s head of infectious

diseases Dr Peter Kelley said because it takes time for the symptoms of the virus to show, the actual mosquito bites could be long gone.

“If you notice any of the symptoms of Ross River virus, it’s important to visit your GP to be assessed as soon as possible,” Dr Kelley said.

“But, as with any mosquito-borne illness, the best protection from this disease is to avoid getting bitten.”

Professor Guest said forecast weather conditions over the next few weeks could provide extended ideal breeding conditions for mosquitoes.

“Mosquitoes are at their most active at dawn and dusk, although some species can be present and bite throughout the day,” he said.

Insect screens should be fitted to doors

and windows and residents are encouraged to wear long, light coloured loosefitting clothing, and use an insect repellent containing picaridin or DEET as an active ingredient on exposed skin areas.

Stagnant water around the home or campsite is the ideal breeding ground for mosquitoes – such as in old tyres, fish ponds, water tanks and pot plant holders.

“As mosquitoes can hatch quickly, water containers around the home should be emptied at least once a week,” Professor Guest said.

Information on mosquito-borne illnesses is available at the Department of Health and Human Services’ website and via Frankston Council’s website and Facebook page.

Anyone infected by the Ross River virus should visit their doctor.

New type of foster care on way ANGLICARE Victoria, in partnership with OzChild are searching for dedicated foster carers to help kids step onto positive new tracks as part of Treatment Foster Care Oregon (TFCO).

TFCO is a new evidence-based, internationally successful program providing an alternative to residential care and getting kids with problem behaviours back to a stable, family life.

The program runs over six to nine months and is delivered by a team of specialists who support the foster carer and the young person with practical behaviour based interventions which are designed to enable longer term stability for the young person.

Anglicare Victoria CEO Paul McDonald said: “This is a revolutionary program, we expect that 75 per cent of the chil-

dren and young people who complete the program will either be reunited with their birth family, if safe to do so, or reach their full potential with a loving kin, or foster care family”.

TFCO will be launched in Melbourne’s Southern region in April 2017. OzChild will support children aged 7-11 and Anglicare Victoria will support young people aged 12-17.

TFCO carers will receive continuous support from a team of six professionals and financial reimbursements.

Currently the program is seeking to recruit carers who reside in the Dandenong, Frankston, Pakenham, Cranbourne and Mornington Peninsula areas.

To find out more about this pioneering foster care program phone 0450 605 247 or see tfco.org.au TFCO is a joint initiative between Anglicare Victoria and OzChild supported by the state government.

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Police patrol Axe threats A CHELTENHAM man who allegedly threatened Kingston Council officers with an axe will be interviewed by police on charges including assault with a weapon, unlawful assault and making threats to kill.

The officers – one from Kingston and the other from Bayside Council – visited the man’s Axelton St house, 9.40am, Tuesday 7 February, to question him over his staffie dog running loose in a park.

They claimed the dog owner was hostile and called police while they were at the house to demand the council officers be removed from his property. The man grabbed an axe from the garden and “stood threateningly with it by his side”, according to council officers.

He then put the axe in his car and allegedly continued to abuse and threaten the officers.

Cyclist shot A MAN was shot in the knee while riding his bike on the footpath near Southland, noon, Sunday 12 February.

The 42-year-old, of Moorabbin, told police he heard a loud bang but did not feel any pain and did not realise he had been shot until he arrived home with numbness in his knee and blood on his leg.

The man took himself to the Monash Medical Centre for treatment. Police said the wound was consistent with a gunshot. A single entry point extended from the medial side of the knee to an exit point on the lateral side. Investigations are continuing.

Unwanted attention A MAN will face Moorabbin Magistrates’ Court charged with two counts of sexual assault.

The 48-year-old Sandhurst man allegedly exposed himself before a female fitness trainer at a Chelsea gym at about 6pm on Friday 10 February managed to escape. The man allegedly grabbed her around the waist and tried to lock a door.

He has been bailed to appear in court in May.

Phone, cash stolen A MAN told police three men accosted him at a Southland bus stop last week and asked to borrow his mobile phone.

When the man, 50, refused, he said one of the men produced a knife and demanded the phone, while another man reached into his back pocket and stole his wallet containing $700 in pension money. Call Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 with information.

Threats from shoplifter STAFF at a Southland sports retailer received multiple calls last week from a suspected shoplifter wanting a cash refund for items they believe he had stolen.

The shoplifter, “David”, called the manager three times, Monday 6 February, but was refused a refund for a set of darts. Police were told the man was part of a shop-theft syndicate of three men and

a woman: the woman distracts staff while the men steal items and then request refunds at other stores in the retail group.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.

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Subway robbery A SUBWAY store manager tried to flee when two men smashed their way inside an hour before opening time and threatened her, Wednesday 8 February.

The woman, 32, was confronted in the Chelsea Heights store by the men wielding hammers.

They forced her to open the safe, taking a large quantity of cash, as well as the contents of the till.

The men took the woman’s phone as well as her purse, from her car. It contained cash, driver’s licence, cards and personal details. The woman was made to lay down in the car and not look up until they had left. A third man standing at the corner of the store was possibly a look-out.

The men, described as possibly Maori, wore dark clothing and covered their faces. One was carrying a black bag containing tradie hammers.

Trio on drugs charges FRANKSTON detectives are confident they have put a dent in a large scale drug trafficking ring after three people were arrested last week.

Detective Acting Sergeant Kerryn Merrett said two woman aged 26 and 27, and a man, 27, were charged with trafficking a quantity of methyl-amphetamine (ice) and the drug ecstasy and dealing with the proceeds of crime, Friday 3 February.

It is believed $50,000 cash was found during the raid at Dingley Village.

The younger woman has been bailed to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court; the man has been bailed to appear at Dandenong Magistrates’ Court and the older woman to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court, all at later dates.

Detective Merrett said the trio had “significant links to the Frankston area”. She said the arrests in the ongoing operation would “severely disrupt drug trafficking” in the city.

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Bowls burglary arrests TWO men have been arrested in connection with a burglary at the Seaford Bowls Club, overnight 30 January.

The men, 34 and 40, of Frankston North, are alleged to have broken into the club in East Rd, stealing money from the bingo machine, charity tin and raffle money totalling $2500.

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Arrests smash a ‘fraud ring’ Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au BYSTANDERS scattered during what police call a “hot arrest” in front of a busy Frankston serviced apartment complex at about 3pm last Sunday (5 February).

Detectives tackled a man, 28, to the ground as he supposedly kept watch beside pillars in the forecourt of the multi-level Nepean Highway building and handcuffed him.

Racing upstairs they raided an apartment and arrested the man’s two alleged accomplices – and man and a woman, both aged 34.

The couple were allegedly in possession of 118 stolen drivers’ licences, credit cards, health care and other identity cards, as well as an imitation Beretta handgun.

Detectives will allege the cards and licences were being used to produce fake identities in an elaborate fraud operation with links to possibly dozens of thefts over the past eight months.

The first arrest warrant in relation to members of the group’s alleged fraudulent activities was issued in June last year.

One of the accused was wanted on six warrants.

Detective Senior Constable Paul Roberts, of the Embona taskforce, said the elaborate identity theft

operation began to unravel when Frankston police night shift Acting Sergeant Matt Pearce, doing a routine CBD patrol, spotted a stolen Ford sedan emerging from the building’s car park, early Saturday 4 February.

It was red flagged as having been stolen during an aggravated burglary in Lilydale two days earlier. But, before other police units could arrive on the scene, the car sped out of Frankston.

Detectives studied CCTV footage of the building’s car park and identified the occupants before finding the hotel room had been booked in real names.

A clandestine search found the imitation pistol which police removed before the next day’s raid.

Later, the Ford was found torched in Mulgrave, with the occupants possibly buying another car for cash in the eastern suburbs and driving it back to their apartment to plan their next move.

Detective Roberts said the stolen cards were being used to set up bogus online accounts with banks.

Minimum credit lines would then be accessed and money taken from victims’ accounts.

He said it was unclear at this stage how much money had been stolen in this way.

Read all about it: Anna Sitong Ji listens to Kingston mayor David Eden read a story at Cheltenham Library. Picture: Gary Sissons

Reading journey starts at home IT is never too early for children to turn the first page on a lifetime of literacy.

Kingston Council is helping local children catch the reading bug with a ‘1000 Books Before School’ campaign.

Mayor Cr David Eden launched the campaign at Cheltenham Library and invited parents to get involved.

“Parents are encouraged to aim to read 1000 books to their child in the years before they start school,” Cr Eden said.

“That’s less than one story a day and will help give

your child a great start to develop literacy skills and a lifelong love of reading.”

The 1000 Books Before School program offers collectable stickers, stamps and a certificate to encourage young children to reach reading milestones.

The campaign is being run in Kingston libraries and libraries across Victoria.

Kingston Libraries regularly hosts activity sessions to help parents develop their child’s early literacy skills.

See kingston.vic.gov.au/library on call 1300 135 668 for details.

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St Jude’s is a Catholic Primary School serving the Langwarrin area. We are a smaller school of around 250 students. We provide a safe, caring and supportive environment for students in spacious grounds surrounded by native flora and sometimes fauna.

Our community actively seeks to engage our school families not just our children.

At St Jude’s we aim to provide an environment where we develop, know and celebrate the whole child. We endeavour to build and strengthen links with families, the parish and the wider community to improve student learning outcomes and foster connectedness.

At St Jude’s “Every Face has a Place”. Established in 1978 we offer up to date facilities with technology integrated throughout the curriculum. Our vision is evident in all we do and is the basis of our pastoral care, welfare and discipline within the school. Our programs include Meditation, Buddy Programs, Pop up Play, KidsMatter and an eBullybox (a dedicated email address for bullying concerns).

We offer the Australian Curriculum for all core subjects and a variety of extracurricular activities. We offer specialist classes in Italian, Music, Library, Art, Physical Education and Information Technology. The extracurricular activities include a Choir, Maths Club with MinecraftEdu and Lego Robotics, Gardening Club (which includes care of our chooks), Environmental Leaders of the Future, Classroom Kitchen, Running Club, Chess, Dance, Pop up Play, Walking Club, Breakfast Club, keyboard, guitar and drum classes and athletics training.

Parent involvement includes our Parents and Friends Group, Education Board, Classroom Helpers, Kitchen Helpers, Class Coordinators and a Community Cafe open for parents and friends to relax with tea or coffee.

School tours are welcomed and led by our senior students. Phone our school office to make an appointment for a tour.

Mick Kerin PRINCIPAL

St Jude’s Catholic Primary School 30 Warrandyte Road, Langwarrin VIC 3910, Phone: 03 9789 7581 Email: office@sjlangwarrin.catholic.edu.au Web: www.sjlangwarrin.catholic.edu.au St Jude’s Primary School

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Mentone Girls’ Secondary College is a place where girls develop the courage to pursue their passions. Whether this is in the area of Science, the Arts or Technology, our students are given the opportunity to explore, invent and create in a safe, challenging and respectful environment.

Every girl in our school has the opportunity to excel in their studies and immerse themselves in a wide range of co-curricular activities or take on one of our many leadership roles. Recently three of our year 12 students with a passion for Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths - Tara, Lucy and Bettule (see them in the science lab photo) were sponsored by Rotary to attend a 12 day National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) in Canberra where they were introduced to the latest research and career opportunities in STEM fields. They demonstrated their excellence in all their undertakings.

We value and promote the role of the Arts and Technology in creating well-rounded individuals. Our students are not afraid to colour outside of the lines, to break new ground and to explore alternative ways of solving problems. Last year we had an impressive seven students shortlisted to exhibit their work in Top Designs, Top Arts and Top Screens - Cindy Chen, Rochelle Lesley, Izzy Harper, Shannon McKenzie, Neha Shenvi, Charlotte Byrne and Jade Bartholomew. Cindy, Izzy, Shannon and Neha will have their work exhibited in Top Designs and Top Screens this year.

Our Music program is second to none with two band forms operating at year 7 and 8. A broad range of instrumental music classes, ensembles and bands can be heard playing throughout the day in our dedicated Performing Arts Centre.

As a school with a rich 60 year history of educating fine young women to take their place in a globalised world, our dedicated teachers are always seeking to innovate the curriculum and remain at the forefront of educational theory and practice.

In 2017 our college will focus not only on the learning environment but also on our physical environment – our gardens and internal spaces. There will be an increased emphasis on developing a sense of place so that students feel a sense of belonging and pride in their school. Come and join us at Mentone Girls’ Secondary College and become part of a great tradition so that you can make your mark in this globalised world.

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Mentone Girls’ Secondary College Cnr. Balcombe & Charman Roads, Mentone, VIC, 3194 Phone: 03 9581 5200 email: mentone.girls.sc@edumail.vic.gov.au Web: www.mgsc.vic.edu.au

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Cornish College is located on 100 acres of natural parkland in Bangholme, Melbourne. The College has 701 Early Learning Centre to Year 12 students, with over half of all students travelling to school by bus from many Bayside and Mornington Peninsula regions.

Principal Ms Vicki Steer joined the Cornish College community at the start of 2016. Before joining Cornish College Ms Steer was Principal of the Ravenswood School for Girls in Sydney for 11 years.

“Cornish College is a vibrant co-educational school community, with a commitment to excellence in teaching and learning. We recognise the importance of academic rigour, creativity and developing strong foundation skills for learning.

With 701 Early Learning Centre to Year 12 students, our size means our students are known as individuals and form strong relationships with peers and school staff.

“We educate for a sustainable future, embedding sustainability in our curriculum and co-curricular activities. Cornish College’s motto is Make a Difference and at its core is the development of independence, compassion and personal excellence in order for students to make a positive contribution for a sustainable future today and as adults”, said Ms Steer.

Cornish College’s Early Learning Centre (ELC) is recognised as a centre of excellence for children from 3 to 5 years of age. In its latest assessment the ELC received a top rating of Exceeding in all seven Quality Areas of the National Quality Standard and the National Regulations. Cornish College is an International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) school. The College also offers a wide range of VCE subjects according to individual pathways.

An excellent co-curricular program includes equestrian, performing arts, instrumental music, swimming, gymnastics, sport climbing and our unique golf leadership program utilising the Cornish Links golf course on campus.

With our passionate and skilled teachers, wellrounded and able students and a wider community that truly supports and cares for each other, Cornish College can be the difference for your child.

We warmly invite you to visit our school in action: Open Morning – Wednesday 8 March, 2017, 10.00am to 1.00pm For more information, please visit www.cornishcollege.vic.edu.au

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I am delighted to introduce one of our newest staff members – Hailey Paynter – who commenced this year in a teaching position at Insight with our primary and secondary students who are blind and vision impaired.

Hailey, while new to Insight, brings a wealth of teaching experience with her both in the mainstream educational sector and in the very specialised area in which Insight is involved. Hailey holds a post-graduate degree from the University of Newcastle as a Masters of Special Education - Specialising in Blind & Vision Impairment.

Her experience teaching students who are blind or vision impaired has crossed continents – from here in Australia - Wagga Wagga and rural NSW, a Vision Camp in Canberra, South Australia School for Vision Impaired - to the United States and the prestigious Texas School for the Blind & Visually Impaired. It is Australia’s gain that she has returned here to be part of our wonderful school in Berwick.

Hailey also has an impressive history of volunteer work as a Lifesaver, a Counsellor for Disadvantaged Children, a Volunteer Teacher, and Head of Fundraising Campaign for Able Australia’s Kilimanjaro Climb Campaign – ‘Hike to Help’ which raised awareness of the work of the non-profit organisation Able Australia. Hailey is an amazing ambassador for people living with disabilities and particularly the blind and vision impaired.

Hailey herself has a rare eye condition which means she must deal with a significant visual impairment and an uncertain future. This did not stop her from tackling the world’s largest free standing mountain - Mount Kilimanjaro (also referred to as ‘the roof of Africa’). The amazing 20,000 foot climb in 2014 took a gruelling 8 days with a guide. For this breathtaking climb Hailey chose the second hardest route despite the risks of hypothermia and severe altitude sickness. Her determination took her right to the top.

We are all very proud of Hailey’s many achievements and feel privileged to have her as part of the team at Insight. The level of staff expertise at the school makes Insight a positive choice for children who so often struggle to keep up with their sighted peers in mainstream schools, many of which do not have the specialised technology and other resources they require.

Now, and into the future, the team at Insight is committed to ensuring that our intensive and targeted intervention across all levels of learning empowers our students to find their places in the world with confidence and purpose. Contact me directly at the school if you wish to make an enrolment enquiry or to learn more about the great work happening here in Berwick.

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100 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK...

Calls for eligible man to go to the Front Compiled by Cameron McCullough OUR Letter Box. Sir,–Dearie me! What a hornets nest one disturbs if any attempt is made to point out defects in local organizations.

While sorry to have awakened so much malice in the breasts of some of the female population. I am unable to see the urgent need for an apology so kindly advised by D. Gregory, who accuses me of wicked spite in exposing a most grotesque anomaly.

Reading over my previous letter I fail to find any reason for her vindictive attitude. Your readers are the best judges as to which of us deserves to be termed spiteful.

Did I unwittingly touch on a sore topic? Or is Cupid in any way involved? Surely not! And yet why is she so angry?

Imagine a young lady who is so proud of her position as a committee member of a Patriotic (?) Club, that she needs must add the fact to her signature, attempting to gloss over the fact that that same committee shelters an eligible person.

She says “he was rejected for medical reasons.” So I have heard. Some slight deformity of the toes, was it not?

He has my sincere sympathy.

However, as the need of men at the front is so very urgent just now, perhaps if he should try again he may be more fortunate.

D. Gregory also accuses me of “’entire lack of the sense of sportsmanship.”

What is that sense? Who are the sportsmen today? They who have been and are daily risking life and limb in

honor’s cause, or they who stay at home and “enjoy the music without paying the piper ?”

Has D Gregory no dear one enduring, and risking all for her loved sake?

Is there not some one who will think of her should he lie battered and broken awaiting a hero’s end?

If so, how can she resent so bitterly a letter written in purest sympathy with him and with other heroes.

But if she has no one who is willing to fight, and, maybe, die for her protection, she is indeed to be pitied and her letter easily understandable.

The person signing “Sympathetic” would be wise to explain the nom de plume. Is the sympathy for the gallant lads, suffering unheard of privations and risking untold dangers, or for the person who stays snugly at home cultivating his vegetable garden and in his leisure hours entertaining soldiers?

The writer takes exception to the fact that after only a few months’ residence I “dare to criticize” etc, and advises me to mind my own business. But is not the Empire’s business everyone’s, or at least everyone who loves our country and honors the men who fight for our protection.

Ye shades of Gordon ! It is enough to make our first Australian poet turn in his grave to have his lines quoted in such a letter. May I slightly paraphrase and add the concluding couplet to “Sympathetic’s” advice to Club members.

She says “Ride for yourselves and ride to win, and you can’t very well go wrong.” I say “Gad ! If the “Anzacs” had stuck to that you’d be singing a

different song.”

The meaning of “Fair Play’s” letter is too enigmatic for me and as the writer is in retrospective mood possibly her excursions into the misty past are too far for me, with my short residence, to follow.

One statement, however, I understand “he has attempted on several occasions”. Has he really? How sad!

Would “Fair Play give particulars as to those “several occasions.” The publishing of such details would help matters materially. Having taken “Fair Play’s” advice to the extent of prosecuting inquiries locally, I find that the person in question was finally accepted as a conscript, and applying, was granted two month’s exemption. The period of grace has expired and if he has not the stamina to go to the front, he should at least vacate a leading position on a body labelling itself Patriotic.

If he retains the position the label is untrue and the fact an insult to every Frankston soldier, past and present.– Yours, AI.F. *** MISS Mayer, an Australian Pole, who resided for a long time in Germany, gave an interesting account of “Her Personal Recollections of the German Kaiser and the Germans,” and “What would he the condition of Australia under German rule,” in the Mechanics’ Hall. Frankston, on Thursday evening.

Rev E. Tonkin occupied the chair. *** FRANKSTON Court of Petty Sessions.

Ernest Daniel Ward and Percy J. Corcoran who had been arresred at

Somerville the same morning by Consts Ryan and Donemaide for disorderly conduct appeared before Capt.

Sherlock J.P. Const. Ryan charged the prisoner Ward with being drunk on the premises of a licensed victualler, to wit the Somerville Wine Cafe. Ward pleaded guilty. Const. Ryan deposed that in consequence of complaints received at Frankston, he and Const. Donemaide proceeded to Somerville, and on arrival found Ward lying in a drunken state in the stable of the Wine shop.

He was placed under arrest, taken outside, and confronted with Mrs Corcoran who accused him of taking beer to her house and giving it to her husband, against whom a prohibition order is in force. The police proposed to take further action against Ward for the latter offence.

The magistrate severely lectured defendant for his conduct and on the drunkeness charge fined him 5s or 12 hours imprisonment. The fine was paid.

Percival James Corcoran was charged with behaving in a threatening manner near a public place, to wit, the Frankston Road at Somerville on 10th February.

Prisoner pleaded not guilty but afterwards amended his plea.

Const. Ryan informed the Court that a prohibition order was taken out against Corcoran by his wife, owing to his drunken habits. This order is still in force. For three days prior to his arrest he had been drinking heavily.

When drunk he was like a madman.

The police received word that Corcoran had gone to his neighbours and said

“goodbye” as he was going to “finish the lot”.

He gave people to understand that he was going to take the lives of his family and himself.

When the police arrived they found that Mrs Corcoran and her family had had to leave the house the previous night and were still out of the place when they arrived at 11am.

Witness entered the house by the kitchen door which was open. He saw prisoner leaning over the table on hich was lying a long carving knife. Witness seized the knife and threw it out of the way.

Corcoran was in a drunken state and appeared to be bordering on delirium tremens. He had no boots or coat on and defied witness to arrest him. Witness arrested him.

There were two empty beer bottles in the house. Corcoran and Ward were brought into Frankston by Const.

Dodemaide and had been in the lockup all day.

Const. Dodemaide corroborated the previous witness. Corcoran admitted being drunk and asked the magistrate to deal leniently with him, promising to never take another drink.

Capt. Sherlock advised Corcoran to give up the drink and stated that he would be lenient as he did not desire to penalise defendant’s family, but if he did not profit by the warning and was brought before the court again he would be severely dealt with. He was fined 10s or 24 hours’ imprisonment.

The fine was paid. *** From the pages of the Mornington Standard, 17 February 1917

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Birds of Tokyo will headline a Pier Bandroom street party in March.

Pier Bandroom launches FAMOUS for its revolving dance floor, and status as host to some of the biggest bands of the 70’s and 80’s, the once iconic 21st Century Nightclub in Frankston is being relaunched as the Pier Bandroom. From the team that successfully resurrected The Croxton Bandroom, the newly renovated Pier Bandroom will breathe considerable life back into the south side’s live music scene.

Two epic events will take place on Saturday 18 March to celebrate the relaunch of the venue.

Running from 2pm-9pm, the Pier Bandroom Street Party will take over Davey Street between the Pier and Davey’s Hotels. This outdoor pop up festival will be headlined by Birds Of Tokyo, with supports including Pierce Brothers, Ecca Vandal, Ali Barter and The Gooch Palms, and beats provided by Red Bull DJs. Once the sun goes down, the action moves inside to the Pier Bandroom itself. The Official Bandroom Launch will feature an epic headline set by COG, shaking downtown Frankston with their trademark

monolithic prog metal anthems. Supports to be announced.

Punters can pay $40 a ticket for either event, or pay $60 for a combined ticket to both shows.

Following the launch, The Living End bring their ‘Staring Down the Highway’ tour to the Pier Bandroom on Saturday 1 April. With these massive shows, and a slate of live gigs soon to be announced, Pier Bandroom is set to become a beacon for music lovers in Melbourne’s outer suburbs.

For the biggest bands of the 70s and 80s a show at the legendary 21st Century Nightclub in Frankston was an essential inclusion on any tour itinerary. Massive acts like Sherbert and Skyhooks, through to bands like Cold Chisel and Midnight Oil in the 80’s paid homage to the suburban masses in this infamous shrine to excess, housing what was claimed to be the largest revolving dance floor in the Southern Hemisphere.

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The race to finals is on PROVINCIAL

By IT Gully THE Mornington Peninsula Cricket Association Provincial season is set for an exciting finish with only five teams now a realistic chance to play finals.

Baxter, which sits at the top of the table on 102 points, is the only team assured of a finals berth, regardless of the fact of whether it loses its final two games.

Peninsula Old Boys and Langwarrin are locked together on 90 points, a game clear of Mornington (78) and an outright win clear of Mt Eliza (70). The aim of the Old Boys and Kangas now is to lock away a home final.

POB faces Baxter at Baxter and Crib Point at home in the final round one-day game to end its home and away season.

There would be no great surprises if they won both of these matches.

Langwarrin finishes with two home games, and both are tricky. It tackles Mornington and Sorrento. Its win against Mt Eliza on Saturday certainly placed them in the box seat and it deserves to taste finals action.

Mornington has Langwarrin this weekend and its final game is against Moorooduc at home.

Mt Eliza can’t afford to lose either of its final two games. It faces Sorrento at David McFarlan Reserve and then finishes with Somerville at home.

So the stage has been set for a thrilling race to the line.

Langwarrin made things difficult for Mt Eliza to make it after yet another outstanding day with the ball.

The Kangas pressure with the ball and in the field has been a feature of its game this season and given it set the Mounties 240 for victory, it was able to attack from the word go.

At one stage the Mounties were 2/0. A short time later it was 6/53.

A cameo between Justin Grant (56) and Lyle House (40) halted things for a while before the Mounties were finally bowled out in the 52nd over for 135.

Skipper Travis Campbell was superb, snaring 5/24 off 12 overs, while Mal

Coutts finished with 3/18 after having 2/0 at one stage.

Mornington was looking for an outright win against Long Island but it failed in its attempt to do so.

The Dogs made 7/220 in 60 overs on day one of the match and had the Islanders 3/52 overnight. Long island added just 80 runs before being bowled out for 130.

The Dogs then whipped up another 80 runs before sending the Islanders back in with plenty of overs to play. Mornington fell short of the outright by three wickets, Long Island holding on to be 7/166 at stumps.

Peninsula Old Boys cruised to victory against Somerville.

Chasing 222 for victory, the Old Boys past it eight wickets down with nine overs to play.

Dylan O’Malley opened with 52, Eivion Bowen contributed 33, Will Crowder hit 50 and Jon Forrest was unbeaten on 29 to hand the Old Boys the victory.

Nick Marshall was the pick of the Somerville bowlers with 3/36.

Pearcedale scored an amazing victory against Sorrento.

Defending just 129, the Panthers rolled the Sharks for just 115.

Chris Dew was superb, snaring 4/26 from 21 overs, while Shayne Gillings picked up 3/31 from 15.

CJ King top scored for the Sharks with 36, while Corey Harris made 36.

Demons keep on fighting DISTRICT

By IT Gully RYE has once again defied the odds and given itself every opportunity of maintaining its place in MPCA District ranks after a wonderful fighting performance against Delacombe Park on Saturday.

After the opening rounds of the season, Rye was the laughing stock of the competition. Opposition teams were just rolling up to matches with the expectation of recording an outright victory.

However, after a horror start, the Rye has now won a couple of games and remains clear of bottom place and relegation.

After the opening day of its match against Delacombe Park, it looked as though it was going to be on the receiving end of another loss.

The Parkers were 1/18 overnight in reply to Rye’s first innings total of 133.

However, the Parkers lost 8/49 to be bowled out for 111 after 51 overs.

Ricky Ramsdale top-scored for the visitors with 32, while Rye skipper Tommy Baron led from the front with 6/34 from 25 overs. Matt Travena was strong with the ball too, taking 3/38 from 15 overs.

The win means that Rye (24 points) remains a game clear of Boneo (12), who recorded its first win of the season on Saturday.

Boneo and Rye face off in the final game of the season, a one-day match. Rye faces Rosebud at Rosebud in round 10, while Boneo heads to Seaford Tigers.

With finals still a reality for Rosebud, there’s too much to play for them but Boneo is not without a show against the Tigers.

On Saturday, the Pandas were strong defending their first innings total of 267.

It was always going to be a tough ask for the Buds and they failed miserably, rolled for just 131.

Billy Quigley tried to fly the flag for the Buds with 72 with little support elsewhere.

Leigh Janssen though was the man to turn the game on its head, smashing through the Rosebud batting line-up and finishing with a sensational 8/37 from 28.1 overs, including 14 maidens.

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second place on the table after accounting for Baden Powell.

Defending 328, the Ridge rolled the Braves for 243 in 68.1 overs.

Ryan Barnett hit 70 at the top of the order for the Braves, who at one stage were in trouble four own for less than 20.

Travis Kellerman with 46 and Bryce Kellerman with 25 added some respectability.

Luke Collins took 3/53 from 19 overs for the Ridge while Shaun Foster claimed 2/22 off 5.1.

Baden Powell has now dropped to seventh place.

Heatherhill moved into third position on the ladder and Mt Martha dropped to fourth after the Hills recorded a strong win.

Chasing 168 for victory, the Hills resumed at 1/24 and picked up the winning runs with four wickets and one over in hand. Matt Bishop top scored with 53 and Kristian Miller hit 44.

A wonderful 181 by Seaford Tigers skipper David James saw his side record a strong victory against Flinders.

Flinders was defending 238, however, James scored three quarters of the runs on his own with the rest of the team contributing 102 (283).

The loss ended Flinders’ season.

Red Hill never seems to disappoint in the home and away season.

The Hillmen were 5/59, chasing Seaford’s first innings total of 105 when play resumed on day two on Saturday.

Andrew Mock resumed on 29.

Mock ended with 54 and was out with the score on 101, driving his side to victory. Lachy Klauer was at the other end, scoring 23 and going out once his team had recorded the victory. The Hillmen finished on 118, a 13-run win.

Chris Cleef finished with 6/51 for Seaford after having 4/25 overnight.

Easy does it: Boneo bowled out Rosebud for 131 first innings runs to ease to a win. Picture: Rab Siddhi

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Season wide open as finals beckon SUB-DISTRICT

By IT Gully THE season and run to the finals in MPCA Sub District cricket is still wide open and well and truly on with just two rounds remaining.

As has been the case for the most part this season, Hastings (98 points) and Ballam Park (84 points) are locks for a top two finish.

However, the real interest lies in the sub-battle of the next seven sides, all of which are just a game outside the

top three.

Tyabb is on 54 points and is currently in third position. Carrum Downs is second bottom, yet, only one game behind the Yabbies on 42 points.

The Yabbies and YCW make-up the top four, with Tootgarook and Carrum also sitting on 54 points.

The Stonecats limped to the line against Balnarring in a thrilling contest.

Chasing 120 for victory, the Stonecats were wobbly early, resuming at

2/15. However, the home side was patient and past the total five wickets down in the 82nd over.

Joseph Gotts top-scored for the Stonecats with 36.

Tootgarook kept its chances well and truly alive, albeit far from convincing against Tyabb.

After bowling out the Yabbies for 51 on the first day and resuming at 8/81 themselves, the Frogs added a further seven runs to their overnight total – it was enough to win. The Yabbies were 5/121 in their second dig.

Carrum is still in the mix too in sixth place after beating Skye.

The Lions needed 155 for victory and did it comfortably, getting the runs five wickets down.

Josh Dent was superb with 66 while skipper Hayden Moulton opened with 51. Dylan Steed also played a major role in the win with his patient 21.

Ballam Park went for the outright win against Carrum Downs but didn’t get there.

Defending 245, the Knights rolled the Cougars for just 85 with David

Cross getting 3/30 and Stuart Plunkett snaring 2/20 off 15. Chris Jones top scored for Carrum Down with 17.

In the final game, Hastings’ skipper Robbie Hearn scored 127 and Jake Hewitt 72 to guide the visitors to an easy win against Dromana.

The Blues were chasing 150 for victory and resumed at 2/68. Night watchman Isuru Dias went three runs later before Hearn and Hewitt then put on 159 for the fourth wicket. The Blues finished at 8/276.

‘Patch’ may power Mornington title tilt SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie MORNINGTON is poised to beat a host of suitors to the prized signature of star striker Ryan Paczkowski.

“Patch” is believed to be keen on returning to his first Australian club after sensationally quitting NPL giant Bentleigh Greens last week.

His switch from playing as a contracted player and reverting to amateur status means he has to go through an enforced four-week layoff before playing an official game for Mornington, which brought him to Melbourne for the 2014 season.

Dallas Brooks Park has been a happy hunting ground for Paczkowski and along with Wayne Gordon, high-profile English import Josh Hine and the returning Simon Mur, Mornington will soon boast the most lethal strike force in State 1 South-East.

Add big Gino Defeo and Michael Freeman to the mix and the club has more depth up front than in recent seasons.

Paczkowski’s shock exit from Bentleigh Greens alerted NPL and State League clubs to his availability but there was only ever going to be one destination for the classy forward.

Brisbane Strikers, Port Melbourne, Bulleen and Dandenong City were rumoured to be in the queue for his signature.

It’s understood that work pressures forced Paczkowski’s hand and he was unable to commit to the training regime required at NPL level.

He recently received permanent residency and his job as a project manager with Prime Projects was a pivotal part of his successful application.

Paczkowski hails from Doncaster in England where his CV boasts stints with Gainsborough Trinity, Harworth Colliery, Frickley Athletic and Brigg Town.

At Brigg Town he was a teammate of recent Mornington import Nathan Smith.

Paczkowski took State League ranks by storm scoring 21 goals in 2014 when Mornington threw away a second-to-none chance

of winning the championship then bagged 22 goals the following season during Mornington’s title romp before being snapped up by Bentleigh Greens.

The step up to NPL never fazed the talented Paczkowski who enjoyed a stellar 2016 season highlighted by a number of man-of-the-match performances and multiple team-of-the-week selections.

His injury-time winner broke the deadlock in the 2016 Dockerty Cup final as Bentleigh edged out Green Gully 1-0.

Fellow striker Hine is having some hiccups in arranging a visa but is expected to arrive in early March.

The news concerning English midfielder Matthew Wade is much more promising and he joins Mornington on Tuesday 21 February.

Wade has been signed from Blyth Spartans in England’s Northern Premier League Premier Division and will play in the 2017 FFA Cup before returning to England for a wedding and missing Mornington’s round one league clash on Friday 24 March away to Casey Comets.

The shocks kept coming on the weekend when rumours circulated that Sam Scott will not play for Langwarrin again and is keen to join arch rival Mornington.

Scott did not turn up for training with Langy last week and although the club is aware of rumours linking him with Mornington it is waiting for Scott to contact it before it comments on the issue.

The midfielder from Launceston FC in England is a housemate of Mornington keeper Kris McEvoy and socialises with other Mornington players.

It’s believed that Scott is keen to play with his mates in what could be his last season in Australia.

Meanwhile Marinos Panayi and Dylan Waugh are officially off Peninsula Strikers’ radar.

Panayi is a former Bentleigh Greens youngster who shunned Strikers’ attempts to snare his signature and signed for NPL 2 outfit Eastern Lions.

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Star signing: Mornington is closing in on the capture of striker Ryan Paczkowski, pictured here with the 2016 Dockerty Cup.

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