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Weeping angel The Broken Gift will be one of many artworks on display at the Mentone-Mordialloc

Art Group’s Autumn Members Exhibition organised by exhibition coordinator Roz De Silva this month. See Page 4.

Picture: Gary Sissons

A BID to build a four-storey apartment building at the Mentone Hotel car park site has been knocked back

by Kingston Council.

Councillors voted to halt a design and development overlay process at the latest full public council meeting on 27 March.

Concerns over “setting a precedent” for four-storey development along Beach Rd were aired by councillors before six councillors voted to abandon a planning scheme amendment.

Cr Rosemary West said only two out of 833 community submissions supported the planning application.

“People do not want to open a precedent that will allow four-storey developments to be applied for in this … residential area,” Cr West said.

“You might think that residents have a chance to put their view to the planning panel but, I tell you, developers are way better resourced than any group of residents. Developers also have a huge advantage in planning panels. I don’t think we should go through that.”

Cr Geoff Gledhill said he disagreed with abandoning the planning process but noted the community had made its views clear to councillors despite “planning arguments” that suggested any four-storey development would be “site specific” and not set a precedent along Beach Rd. Cr Gledhill said council is “fo-

cused on retaining the building”.

“We don’t have many that look like that in Kingston. Fortunately, it was awarded a state heritage listing and that protects the building.”

Cr Ron Brownlees voiced discontent at being denied “the right to vote” on the planning application with the benefit of a council officers’ report on the project.

Cr Brownlees said he had never supported increasing the maximum development height in the area.

Crs Tamara Barth, Tamsin Bearsley, David Eden, Gledhill, Steve Staikos and West voted to stop the planning process.

Crs Brownlees and George Hua abstained from the vote.

Cr Georgina Oxley left council chamber during the debate and excluded herself from the vote to avoid any claims of “apprehended bias” since her pre-election campaign featured a pledge to oppose the Mentone Hotel redevelopment.

Federal Isaacs Labor MP Mark Dreyfus welcomed the decision by councillors to vote down the fourstorey development, saying a plan to build 11 apartments within the existing hotel and 45 apartments and 12 townhouses in a building constructed on the car park site “was simply not in line with community expectations”.

State Mordialloc Labor MP Tim Richardson said he wanted to maintain the two-storey height limit along Beach Rd and is pleased the building was heritage listed.

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Charred mess: The SES vehicle a wreck after the fire. The boat and trailer adjacent was untouched.

Battery to blame for SES fire A FAULTY battery is believed to have caused the fire which destroyed a Chelsea SES transport vehicle last Wednesday (29 March).

A Kingston Council worker saw smoke coming from a garage at Bonbeach Reserve, Scotch Parade, just after lunch and called the CFA. Units from Patterson River and Edithvale arrived to find the four-wheel-drive well alight.

“Their quick response and great work isolated the fire to a single garage saving our maintenance shed and boat shed from any major damage,” Phil

Wall, of Chelsea SES, said.

“The vehicle is a right off and damage is being assessed to a boat that was also in the building.”

Council officers, including the municipal emergency response officer, along with SES staff, attended.

Power was lost, putting Chelsea SES on bypass for 24 hours, however, they were back in action at 6pm next day.

SES senior managers inspected the damage later. Victorian SES chief Stephen Griffin and chief operations officer Trevor White, as well as Mordialloc MP Tim Richardson, attended to

ensure the unit and its volunteer members had everything they needed.

Mr Richardson’s office and staff are taking donations from those who want to contribute following the fire. The address is 374 Nepean Hwy, Chelsea.

Call 9722 4544.

Chelsea SES crews praised Patterson River and Edithvale CFA crews for their assistance.

“The entire unit would like to thank the thousands of people who reacted to the fire on social media with so many kind words of support, it really did mean a lot,” Mr Wall said.

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AN Aspendale man being chase near Peninsula Link allegedly punched and kicked a police dog before it bit him on the right shoulder and face.

The man, 26, appeared at Frankston Magistrates’ Court on Monday (3 April) on 30 charges: four of aggravated burglary, three of theft of a motor car, theft, handling stolen property, evading police and resisting arrest after a series of weekend incidents.

Another charge relates to aggravated cruelty to an animal – the police dog. The man was remanded to reappear at the same court on Tuesday 9 May. Police allege the man entered a Marvin Av, Rye, house through an unlocked back door, 2.30am, Saturday 1 April, but ran off over the back fence empty handed when the owner awoke to a noise and the glow of a torch.

Sergeant Michael Lamb, of Frankston police, said patrols of the area came across a car stolen from Hampton the previous day and later used in a petrol drive-off. They believe this was the car the man used to drive to Rye. A black Jeep then sped past them and a check of the registration found that it, too, had been stolen but from the immediate area. The car was followed by the Air Wing onto Peninsula Link where the man was seen leaping out and running away.

He was spotted from above hiding among trees with the Canine Unit and uniform police giving chase. After the police dog brought the man down he was taken to Frankston Hospital for treatment.

ONE of a group of intoxicated men who allegedly caused trouble inside a Chelsea Heights McDonald’s and then loitered outside, vandalising trees and smashing windows at a Wells Rd unit block and a nearby gymnasium, has been arrested.

The incidents occurred on Thursday 14 July last year but are only now coming to court. Witnesses said the offender threw frozen Coke over a customer and then followed him out to the restaurant car park, damaging his car and trying to fight him.

He was one of four men who allegedly snapped four mature trees at their trunks and used star pickets to cause $4000 damage to windows at the units and a gymnasium.

Police used IDs and CCTV footage to identify the offenders taken at Mordialloc Sporting Club, where they had allegedly caused trouble earlier that night.

A man, 28, of McDonald St, Mordialloc, will be summonsed to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court in June.

Card stolen A PATTERSON Lakes woman noticed her letterbox had been opened and mail removed, Friday 24 March.

She then checked her online banking account and found that $275 in various transactions had occurred in Mordialloc and Highett without her consent.

The woman, 27, cancelled her credit card and reported the incidents to Mordialloc police.

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

‘Narrow’ vote on Bay Trail Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au A MAJORITY of Kingston councillors want a section of Beach Rd to be narrowed to build the Mentone to Mordialloc part of the Bay Trail.

The Kingston leg of the shared pathway for cyclists and walkers stretching from Altona to Frankston has been dogged by controversy over the removal of foreshore vegetation to build the Bay Trail.

The Kingston Residents Association, the Mordialloc-Beaumaris Conservation League and the Kingston Conser-

vation & Environment Coalition lost a joint VCAT case in April 2015 against council that argued the removal of foreshore vegetation was “excessive”.

Council then built the 3-metre wide pathway between Charman Rd and the Mentone Lifesaving Club.

At the latest full public council meeting on 27 March, a 5-4 majority of councillors voted to push ahead with a plan to narrow Beach Rd between the lifesaving club and Peter Scullin Reserve in Mordialloc from 14 metres on average to about 13 metres to build the final Kingston leg of the trail.

A ‘Do Not Narrow Beach Road’ Fa-

cebook group, founded by Beach Rd residents Robyn and Gavin Nolan, is rallying support online and by flyer drops to letterboxes to oppose council plans to ask VicRoads to narrow Beach Rd. About 40 car parking spaces would be removed if the section of Beach Rd is narrowed.

Debate at the council meeting was heated amid angry exchanges between councillors.

Cr West said the narrowing of the road between Mentone and Mordialloc would bring the width into line with Beach Rd’s width elsewhere.

“We are proposing to narrow the

traffic lanes to VicRoads standard,” she said.

“There will still be two traffic lanes each way … it will pose no safety concerns for cyclists, pedestrians or motorists.”

Cr West said the narrowing of Beach Rd would protect “a stretch of remnant sand heathland that dates back to before white settlement”.

Cr Geoff Gledhill said safety, especially for cyclists, is a concern on Beach Rd. “Organisations like the Amy Gillett Foundation are flat out trying to get ‘a metre matters’ adopted nationwide to increase the degree of separation be-

tween cars and bikes,” he said.

Cr Gledhill said Cr West “doesn’t understand” how decreasing car parking spaces will negatively impact the area.

“She doesn’t live in the ward. This is a very dangerous plan.”

Crs Tamara Barth, David Eden, Georgina Oxley, Steve Staikos and West voted to proceed with the proposal to narrow Beach Rd. Crs Tamsin Bearsley, Ron Brownlees, Gledhill and George Hua opposed the plan.

An attempt by Crs Bearsley, Brownlees and Gledhill to rescind the proposal was voted down at a special meeting on Monday 3 April.

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Cigs theft bust DETECTIVES believe a cigarette burglary operation covering Frankston, Langwarrin, Seaford and surrounding suburbs has been scuttled with a couple of arrests last week.

Detective Leading Senior Constable Belinda Rampal, of Frankston CIU, said a man, 25, has been charged with 54 offences and a girl, 17, charged with 20 offences, including burglary, theft, evading police and conduct endangering life.

The pair is believed to have stolen up to $50,000 in cigarettes over the past two months from supermarkets and newsagents using jemmy bars and angle grinders to force security doors and cut locks to cabinets. The thefts also allegedly occurred at Chelsea Heights, Dingley Village and Dandenong.

The car they were driving was stolen.

The pair, of no fixed address, was arrested in a Cranbourne West house.

The man has been remanded to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court on 28 April and his co-accused bailed to appear at Children’s Court in June.

“This is a significant arrest as the offenders were linked to numerous cigarette burglaries and thefts,” Detective Rampal said. “These people have no regard for police or public safety.

“The damage caused to the stores was also significant placing great stress on the owners of the businesses.

“Most small businesses struggle to make ends meet without having to fork out extra money to fix significant damage caused by burglaries of this nature.

The conduct endangering life charges stem from three pursuits with police in a stolen vehicle that Detective Rampal said were “dangerous and placed the safety of the public at great risk”.

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Autumnal: Exhibition coordinator Roz De Silva with an artwork called Asahadake Autumn. Picture: Gary Sissons

Season for art show AUTUMN darkness may be falling but the Mentone-Mordialloc Art Group is brightening up its walls at the Mentone Activity Centre.

The group’s Autumn Members Exhibition is being held 6-13 April, 10am-4pm daily and until 6pm on Friday 7 April.

The not-for-profit organisation offers, managed by volunteers, art

lessons and classes to all ages and abilities from teens to retirees.

The art group was formed in 1956 and moved to its premises at Mentone Activity Hub, 29 Venice St, Mentone in April last year from Old Granary Lane.

See mentone-mordiallocartgroup. org.au or call 9584 6376 for further information.

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Change ‘necessary’ for church Stephen Taylor steve@baysidenews.com.au

St James the Less, Mt Eliza.

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ioners had told her it was “like breaking up a family”.

“They are going down to only two services [on Sundays] which they think is an improvement and they hope people will be going across [Nepean Highway],” she said.

“Sunday week [Palm Sunday] will be an emotional week [when the service timetables change].”

The Rev Savage said she understood change was “always upsetting and confronting”.

“A great many people are for the changes but there is also a sense of grief and loss being felt among others,” she said.

She admitted the church may lose some parishioners. “We are making a new beginning. I hope they try to understand that it is a process that must be worked through.”

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A SEAFORD woman allegedly attempted to use stolen credit cards to pay for 50 litres of petrol and various items at an Aspendale Gardens service station.

All were declined.

When the attendant requested she produce her driver’s licence and fill out a form, the woman allegedly handed him a licence with a photograph of an Asian woman, even though she is Caucasian and blonde.

The woman, 31, then left the store and drove off with another woman in what was later found to be a stolen car.

Police traced the licence to a staff member at Karingal Hub who said she reported it stolen to security in September but not police.

The alleged deception offences occurred in August last year.

A woman attended Frankston police station in February and was charged with obtaining property by deception.

She was bailed to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court on Thursday 6 April.

Bag smash and grab A THIEF used a brick wrapped in a towel to smash a window at a house in Parkdale and steal a woman’s handbag, 3.15am, Saturday 1 April.

A female resident, 19, told police she heard the sound of breaking glass and walked down the hallway to the family room where she noticed her $150 bag missing.

It contained personal items, makeup and perfume.

The towel had been hanging on the clothes line and bricks were stacked in the yard.

Call Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 with information.

Parking dispute punch A PATTERSON Lakes man was punched to the back of the head during a parking dispute, 10.30am, Sunday 2 April.

The man told Chelsea police he parked his car in a loading zone at Harbour Plaza shopping centre, Thompson Rd. When he returned he found another car parked hard up against his car, preventing him opening the door.

When that driver – an elderly man – returned, the man said he began talking to him.

Police said another man, not connected to either man, “had a crack” at the victim before punching him in the back of the head.

The man, a woman and child then ran away.

The man is described as Caucasian, 25-40, large build, 183cm, with short fair hair, blue eyes, and a tattooed calf.

He was wearing a pink T-shirt, shorts and thongs.

The woman had a neck tattoo.

Police are assessing CCTV footage of the incident.

Call Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 with information.

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matters into the future,” she said.

“We are not able to adequately staff so many services, with some clashing, and which are not allowing us to offer a good pastoral ministry.

“We are making major changes to set ourselves up for the future with the 8.30 and 10.30am services.”

It is believed that some foundation members of the Chapel of the Resurrection at Peninsula Grammar are “broken hearted” at the changes, which will mean there is no more public worship there.

The Rev John Leaver, who started the Mt Eliza North parish in 1974, admitted he was “not happy” with the changes which were splitting the parish. He said the number of regular Sunday worshippers varied, but that it was usually around 50 people, with more at Easter and Christmas services.

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CHANGES to church service timetables at Mt Eliza are believed to be unsettling many long-time parishioners.

Up until now, Mt Eliza Anglicans worshipped at either St James the Less or across Nepean Highway at the Chapel of the Resurrection in the grounds of Peninsula Grammar.

However, changes introduced by the Rev Jennie Savage, of St James the Less, will see the current four Sunday morning services at the two churches reduced to two in the main church at St James the Less.

The Rev Savage has been at St James the Less since September. She was formerly vicar at St Nicholas Anglican, Mordialloc, when similar service timetable changes were implemented.

“When I was invited [to Mt Eliza] by the committee – who are also members of the church – change was on the agenda; there is a need for it,” she said.

Palm Sunday, 9 April will mark the “final celebrations of thanksgiving and worship at each service” and, from Sunday 23 April, Sunday services will be held at 8.30am and 10.30am at St James the Less.

The combined congregations will also worship there during Holy Week: Maundy Thursday 7pm, Good Friday 10am, and Easter Sunday 10am.

The Rev Savage said there were several reasons for the changes.

“We currently have four Sunday services that are not sustainable in relation to clergy numbers and financial

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A NEW take on a tale as old as time in Transylvania will stake its place on the Frankston stage this month.

Dracula, the gothic horror story by Bram Stoker, will seek the limelight but not the sunlight at Frankston Arts Centre on Wednesday 12 April.

Award-winning production company shake & stir are bringing Dracula to life again.

Co-adaptor of the tale and Dracula in the shake & stir production Nick Skubij says the popular Twilight movies, TV series True Blood and The Vampire Diaries proves “vampire fiction just won’t die -- you could say it’s undead.”

“We look forward to plunging into the darkest recesses of human imagination to deliver a good dose of ultra-theatricality across the country — mind-boggling, headtwisting, blood-spurting moments and all.”

Australian Stage Online said shake & stir’s Dracula is “a thrilling adventure that drags you into its dark world and doesn’t let go until the final bolt of lightning strikes”.

Dracula will be staged at the FAC Theatre, Wednesday 12 April, 7.30pm, duration about 100 minutes, no interval.

Tickets $44 ($38 for FAC members), concession $40, under-30s from $27.

A backstage production tour to meet the cast and crew is included with a limited number of tickets. The tour takes place on Tuesday 11 April, 3.30pm.

See thefac.com.au or call 9784 1060 for bookings.

Count him in: Nick Skubij will sink his fangs into the role of Dracula in a play winging its way to Frankston this month.

Picture: Lucinda Bertram

All aboard for surf of fools SUPER heroes, kings, pirates, punks, presidents (ex) and bogans seem an unlikely mix, but seemed ideal for Saturday’s surf contest at the somewhat appropriately named Atlas break at The Pines, Shoreham.

The 12-team event was being held to raise money for the Disabled Surfers Association Mornington Peninsula branch with the help of Maladiction Longboarders Club.

Four-member teams dressed for the occasion (pirates were pirates, presidents wore suits, the punks were in plastic and so on) and the starter’s horn was blown while the reef at the Pines Beach was still exposed.

Despite a lack of waves the early heats showed some innovative surfing with the main trick being for surfers to lie on their backs kicking their legs and waving their arms in the historic cockroach position.

Later, a multi-national team in-

volved a Scotsman taking a swig of something from a bottle while surfing, the Aboriginal flag being flown by a surfer astride two boards and a handstanding Italian chef.

After all, it was April Fool’s Day and contestants were in no doubt that something was up when the judges started to laugh and the winners were picked from a hat, despite creditable style being shown as the waves improved with the afternoon’s rising tide.

Competitors rode the long “soft” boards used as DSA surf events and, just to liven up their styles, there was no wax to help them stop sliding off.

The hat trick was won by the Pirates, whose members made off with $2000 worth of air travel vouchers.

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CHANGE may be coming to Cruden Farm amid signs a property developer is showing an interest in the Langwarrin homestead.

The idyllic 54-hectare estate was Dame Elisabeth Murdoch’s home for eight decades before her death in 2012 at the age of 103.

Dame Elisabeth was the mother of News Corp founder Rupert Murdoch.

The estate was transferred into the name of Cruden Custodian Limited in 2013 and its trustees include several grandchildren of Dame Murdoch but not the media mogul himself.

Its gardens are sometimes open to the public and the estate hosts community and charity events at the behest of Dame Murdoch who was a renowned philanthropist.

Cruden Farm director Cara Simpson confirmed “a proposal” will be submitted to Frankston Council in early April.

“The intention of the proposal is to secure the long-term future of Cruden Farm so that it can be enjoyed by the people of Victoria in line with the wishes of Dame Elisabeth Murdoch,” she said in a statement.

Newspaper magnate Keith Murdoch bought Cruden Farm in 1928 as a wedding present for Dame Murdoch.

Brighton-based property developer Hamish Macdonald registered the business name Cruden Farm in January this year under his business name UEG Pty Ltd. Mr Macdonald is a former Geelong Grammar student and University of Melbourne graduate

according to a LinkedIn profile and previously worked in executive roles at development firms Lend Lease and Becton. He is also a non-executive director of VicUrban, a state government development agency.

“From late 2008 to early 2012 Hamish had a contract based role with the Victorian Department of Human Services,” the LinkedIn profile states.

“In this role, Hamish had responsibility for the creation of any new social housing in Victoria and the ongoing maintenance of the existing portfolio of 73,000 public housing dwellings.”

Calls to numbers linked with UEG Pty Ltd were not returned..

Frankston mayor Cr Brian Cunial confirmed the future of the estate has been discussed at council.

“We have met with representatives of Cruden Farm on several occasions to discuss options and opportunities that will ensure its sustainable future and availability and access for our community,” he said.

“Any subdivision of Cruden Farm would require a planning scheme amendment and planning permit. Council has not received any application in relation to Cruden Farm.”

Cruden Farm is zoned Rural Conservation Zone 2 with a minimum subdivision limit of eight hectares.

Any subdivision less than eight hectares would have to be approved by state Labor Planning Minister Richard Wynne and ratified by both the Upper House and Lower House of Parliament in Victoria.

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Specialists in Movement DisordersA new look for Frankston’s World Parkinson’s Day April 11th 2017

specialist rehabilitation hospital.

PARKINSON’S disease is a progressive neurological condition affecting people from all walks of life. There are WORK has commenced on a $9.7 approximately 80,000 Australians living million refurbishment of St John with Parkinson’s. of God Frankston Rehabilitation St John of God Frankston Hospital, south east of Melbourne, Rehabilitation Programs: which will deliver new and improved We take a best practice approach to patient accommodation and amenities supporting our patients living with by early 2018.

Parkinson’s. Our programs are tailored to Scope of works planned: an individuals need and include carers and • Conversion of 3 and 4 bed wards families. to 2 bed wards.

Programs include: • Increased single rooms • • Inpatient Outpatient rehabilitation Patient and rooms and ensuites will • Parkinson’s Group including education be refurbished and refreshed • sessions Improved front entrance access • LSVT LOUD®and andvehicles LSVT BIG® for patients • • Wellness programs including yoga, New kiosk, lounge area, 3 dance, music. additional consulting rooms, • Home visits Chapel and an adjoining Ourmultipurpose team: meeting room all Individuals are cared by alook highly form part of thefornew foyer. skilled and dedicated team who may Chief Executive Officer, Sally include: said the most critical Faulkner, • Rehabilitation Specialist component of the refurbishment • Movement Disorders Nurse of was to increase the number • Physiotherapist (LSVT BIG®trained) single rooms at our hospital to • Speech Pathologist (LSVT better support patients through their LOUD®trained) recovery.

• “We Occupational Therapist (LSVT will be converting our three andBIG®trained) four bed rooms to two bed rooms • Nursing Staff our bathrooms, all and refurbishing • Dietician with a view to providing our patients • Social Worker with greater comfort and privacy,” • Clinical Sally said.Psychologist • “The Exercise Physiologist design will also give us the ContinuoustoCare: flexibility increase the bed capacity

Global website). In addition to improved The length of the program is guided walking, balance and flexibility, on by an individuals need. We continually average people are experiencing: review progress, assist the management • Improved mood and treatment of symptoms and maintain • Improved cognition communication with the referring doctor.

• Improved endurance Programs are covered by most private • Improved quality of life health funds; however self-funding options • Improved performance in are also available.

The education component is a series of everyday activities weekly presentations by specialist team The program consists of 1 hour a day with members on topics including falls risk a trained therapist, 4 days a week, for 4 and management, medications, mobility, weeks. community supports, relaxation and Testimonial: fatigue management, cognitive and Steve moves more confidently since doing behavioral needs, latest treatments and LSVT BIG® nutrition.

Mobility problems are common for people Moving big for people with parkinson’s with Parkinson’s disease. Steve, an active disease: and dynamic 60-year-old gentleman The Lee Silverman LSVT BIG®program: was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease Research suggests you should NOT wait 12 years ago. He says “At age 48 my until you begin to experience disability, Electrical Contracting Business was well impaired function or loss of balance to established after 25 years of hard work, Steve showing an example of an LSVT Big movement that can be done on a chair start an exercise program. and I had just been elected President of LSVT BIG® is an intensive amplitude the NSW Electrical & Communications Hospital. The staff were very professional to my own routine. based exercise program for the Association by my industry peers, when and were able to tailor the program to suit The exercises which focus on balance An artist impression of theBIG® refurbished Goddiagnosed Frankston Rehabilitation that is be completed early 2018. body.

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Fax: (03) 9788 3280. from home if you have a referral on our inpatient and outpatient With a new front reception has the largest group of certified clinicians signed up for the LSVT there were new exercises whichyour I Inpatient referrals can beRoad, sent to: 255-265 Cranbourne Frankston from yoursome GP. Once we receive services,” Sally said. BIG® program at featuring a lounge area and kiosk, on acaregivers single site inand Australia.

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Our specialist programs include: Cardiac Chronic Pain Management Diabetes Management Falls and Balance General Rehabilitation (Reconditioning) after an accident, illness, injury or surgery Medical Intervention Program (GEM style program) Neurology Oncology Orthopaedic Movement Disorder programs - ie.Parkinson’s Pre-op rehabilitation (preparing for surgery) Pulmonary Reconditioning Stroke Driving assessments by a qualified Occupational Therapy Driving Assessor Simply ask your GP or Specialist for a referral - remember, you can choose your rehabilitation provider

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“With a combination of professional experience and the latest technology, we pride ourselves on providing each and every one of our customers with excellence in restorative and cosmetic dentistry,” says Dr Albery. “With very few exceptions, we can handle all of your dental needs in-house. That means you won’t have to waste time waiting and travelling for a referral.

Instead, we provide everything you need in our modern practice and at an affordable price.”

Dr Albery opened Dental Studio 2-Twenty three years ago, to offer the unique boutique dental service to the peninsula.

“I started working as a dentist back in 1982 in Frankston and have always worked on the Mornington Peninsula. In 2007 I packed up and went to Ceduna on the Nullarbor Plain to work in aboriginal communities,” says Dr Albery, who ended up staying there for four years. “I helped to set up a government clinic there and then came back to Mornington where I have opened my new practice, after encouragement by friends and relatives.”

Dental Studio 2-Twenty offers a boutique dental experience, with the latest technology, a brand new surgery, state of the art equipment, and the bonus of three decades of experience treating people.

Dr Albery has undertaken advanced training in crown, bridge and implants dentistry, and completed his Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy in Myofascial Acupuncture. He is a founding member of the Australian Society of Dental Aesthetics and a founding member of the Peninsula Headache Clinic.

“As a professional team, we pride ourselves on our excellent customer service, as well as our expertise and state of the art dental technology.

When you come to Dental Studio 2-Twenty, you don’t just get the very best in restorative and cosmetic dentistry – you get friendly service, personalised to suit your needs and budget,” says Dr Albery.

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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 do 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 into 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

Your audiologist, Cathryn Williams

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2. Seating - it is wise to sit yourself facing towards the wall, instead of having your back against the wall. This gives you the opportunity to ignore the whole restaurant behind you to reduce distractions; but most importantly, it allows you to just focus on the people most important to you.

3. Lighting - adequate lighting is just as important as it allows you to lip-read.

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For further information contact Janet 0404 826 659 all ages to come along and enjoy the game of lawn AUGUST Chelsea Lawn Tennis Club, Beardsworth Ave, Chelsea bowls. Whether you are an experienced bowler or – Next to the Football Pavilion. trying the game for the first time, you are welcome to Peninsula Field Naturalists Club ries.probusfrankston@gmail.com or The club’s next meeting is at 8pm on play on our synthetic green situated in Beardsworth Wednesday 13 August at 16 High St, Mordialloc Mens Shed call Mary on 0418 568 234 for further AUGUST Ave, Chelsea. Monday 9.30am is free coaching, Frankston. Guest speaker is Martin 457 Main St, Mordialloc (by the station).

Lagerwey of Martins Butterfly World. details.

Tuesdays & Thursdays 3.30pm for practice and be showing remarkNew members welcome. WeMartin carrywillout all thehisusual Fridays noon for competition social bowls. For further able photos of insects. Everyone ninsula Field Naturalists Club activities of any mens shed and caterCallforJudyallontypes welcome.

9775 4231 for Introduction to volunteering information phone 9772 2626. club’s next meeting is at 8pm on further details. inspired of members with common, community Frankston Volunteer Resource dnesday 13 August at 16 High St, interests etc.

Lawn Bowls Chess for primary school pupils Centre will provide information on nkston. Guest speaker is Martin Learn to play chess in a fun and Chelsea Bowling Club invites men & women of all volunteering to anyone interesting in supportive environment. Improve Bonsai Show erwey of Martins Butterfly World. ages to come along and enjoy the game of bowls. your school grades whilst learning 15 time & 16 contributing some of theirApril spare Aspendale Gardens-Edihvale Bank staff members this great game. Studies have shown tin will be showing his remarkWhether you areCommunity an experienced bowler or trying children who Mornington Peninsula BonsaithatSociety willplay bechess develop encouraged for the good of their community. friendship.

Next very outing welcome is on Tuesday to throughout Frankston from and prompted to write the game for the first time, you are e photos of insects. Everyone strong analytical and strategy skills.

26 August, a coach to Village Inn August-6 September. Eigh a short piece, then to read it out and holding their 38th Annual Show at Balcombe Topics covered include the benefits Try for free at 4.30-6pm on Tuesday onandourideassynthetic intrip Beardsworth come. Call Judy on 9775 4231 for share play feedback with each green with asituated stop at Lindt chocolate outlet performances of 20 produc Classes will then follow about of volunteering, the rightsGrammar and School Hall. There12areAugust. include plays in cafes, circu other.Ave. Cost is Chelsea. $5 per class. Monday Call 9786 9.30 then am free morning teacoaching, of scones, cream, her details. on during school term, fee is $40 game parks and operas in 100 beautifully established trees to admire 1445 or email centre@mahogany. jam and biscuits followed by live responsibilities of voluteers and for 4 weeks. To book or ask for more Tuesday & Thursday 3.30pm practice and Friday See www.anywherefest/f to book. Mahogany Neighentertainment. Afterwards enjoy a information contact:to Patterson and demonstrations by members on how pot, Lakes org.aunoon organisations and details of competition socialtwo-course bowls. Further bourhood Centre, 26 Mahogany Ave, lunch with information optional free for details of all shows. ess for primary school pupils Community Centre, 54-70 Thompson trim and look after bonsai plants.

Small plants and Frankston North. bingo.

Cost $27.

Call 9775 2304.

Road, Patterson Lakes. Call 9772 8588. volunteer positions available. Free Probus speakers contact club on 9772 2626 or see our website. rn to play chess in a fun and Frankston Probus Club me pots will also be available for purchase. Well worth information session at Frankston Peninsula Activities Group first Friday of each month Creative writing classes portive environment. Improve SEPTEMBER the trip to 389 Nepean Hwy, Facilitator Mt Martha.

Adults Lions Club of Mordialloc-Mentone Activities for the over 50s, group at Frankston RSL Bowling Alex Ruschanow hosts Library, 60 Playne St, Frankston at r school grades whilst learning meetsThe at 10am-12noon on the creative writing classes atby Frankston $5, Concession $4 and children accompanied an Club is currently looking for new members; our Cranbourne Rd, Frankston.

11am on Tuesday 30 September.

Anywhere Theatre Festival third Friday of every month at the and hear a speaker of inter North’s Mahogany Neighbourhood Aspendale Gardens-Edihvale Community Bank staff members great game. Studies have shown adult free. major is our Op Shoptheatre wherewillfunds raised stay for lunch at the RSL af Anywhere be performed Uniting Church,fundraiser High St, Frankston.

Centre fortnightly on Wednesdays Email info@frankstonvolunteer. t children who play chess develop anywhere but Community in threatres All welcome for light andmembers at 10am-12noon. Participants are are used tolunch assist of our and on Friday 5 September. Em friendship. Next outing is on Tuesday throughout Frankston from 22 encouraged and prompted to write Social Tennis org or call 9770 6492 for further ng analytical and strategy skills. various Lions Projects. If you are interested in learning a short piece, then to read it out and 26 August, a coach trip to Village Inn August-6 September. Eighty Invitation to men to play social tennis Tuesdays Name information. for free at 4.30-6pm on Tuesday more about Lions with a view to joining us callEvent in and performances of 20 productions Aspendale Gardenswith- Edithvale staff members share feedback and ideas with each a stop at LindtCommunity chocolate outletBank 9.30 am Chelsea Lawn Tennis Club, Beardsworth August. Classes will then follow see the Lion on Duty at our Op Shop 497 Main Street The Chelsea, Mordialloc, Mentone News and the Event Address include plays in cafes, circuses in other. Cost is $5 per class. Call 9786 then morning tea of scones, cream, for Aspendale Gardens-Edithvale Community Bank, support community Social salsa dancing Ave, (next to football pavilion) Chelsea. Catering during school term, fee is $40 Mordialloc.

Our Op Shop is also looking for Volunteers organisations by promoting upcoming public events free in a and phone operasSue in galleries. details 0407 509 519 orSouthern Cris 0437Cross 386 867 are reimbursed from pick seniors/shift workers. First visit free. Contact Club 1445 or email centre@mahogany. and drivers jam and biscuits followed byup liveto return game parks Salsa Frankston 4 weeks. To book or ask for more assist in the Shop so please drop in and see Contact us. Person locations.

For details callAfterwards Clem on 03enjoy 9708 8241 or See www.anywherefest/frankston Community toEvent Calendar Secretary on 0404 826 659 org.au to book.

Mahogany Neighentertainment. a are hosting social Latin nights. rmation contact: Patterson Lakes VIEW Club Contact Phone The calendar is published monthly in The Chelsea, Mordialloc, Mentone News, email peninsulatransportassist@gmail.com of all shows.

Mentone Mordialloc Art Group bourhood Centre, 26 Mahogany Ave, Send your listings to two-course lunch with optional free for detailsThe in the first week or editions of the month.

Instead the usual Wednesday Dingley Village VIEW Club meet for funofand mmunity Centre, 54-70 Thompson Australia’s largest display of vintage radios Autumn Members Exhibition, April 6 - 13,10am to or 4 email communitye Frankston North. bingo.

Cost $27.

Call 9775 2304.

Salsa classes, enjoy a night of Frankston and District friendship on the second Tuesday of the month Carrum Community Activity Centre d, Patterson Lakes. Call 9772 8588.

9 April, 10am – 3pm Probus speakers pm daily (Fri 7th ‘till 6pm) at Mentone Activity Hub, but dancing. Great Prostate Cancer Support Group at Themeets Flighton Deck Grill, 37 First Every Thursday at 10 am Frankston10.00am Probus Club theBar & nothing TheLatin Historical Radio Society of Australia is hosting 29 Venice Street, Mentone.

Peninsula Activities Group The support group meets on the last Thursday of each Ave, Moorabbin Airport.

We are a friendly group Carrum Community Activity Centre invites new music and fabulous people to dance the largest Vintage Radio Exhibition at the Kingston first Friday of each month at 10am ative writing classes SEPTEMBER Activities for the overHall 50s,ingroup members. We meet every Thursday 10am at 38 at Frankston month athosts 10am in the King Close Community of women who support The Smithwith.

Family’s Hall in Moorabbin. Hundreds of historic radios Mordialloc Pre School Open Day Absolute beginnersTown can join RSL Bowling Pavilion, litator Alex Ruschanow Frankston North. Men with prostate health issueson andthe Valetta St, Carrum. Join us for exercises, card making, disadvantaged children in The Learning for Life from pre-1920s to the 1960s and beyond will be meets at 10am-12noon Saturday April 29, 1pm – 3pm free introductory class at 8pm.

One Cranbourne Rd, Frankston.

Go along ative writing classes at Frankston their partners are invitedthird to attend group at the crafts, Anywhere display to admire or buy, along with television Please ring and Mary Daly on 0401 035 835. oil painting, demonstrations, guest speakersand hear aprogram.

Meet the teachers, activities for the children and Theatre Festival Fridaythe of support every month Wednesday per month aton 7.30speaker of interest th’s Mahogany Neighbourhood history.

Everything from the golden days of radio will forWednesdays discussion on prostate healthChurch, issues and some explore the new centre. 26 Park St, Mordialloc, trips. For more information call 8588 1831stay for lunch at the RSL afterwards theatre will be performed Uniting High St, Frankston.and dayAnywhere 10pm, upstairs at The Grand Hotel, tre fortnightly on Al-Anon Family Groups be there, plus prizes, radio appraisals and a medley phone 9580 5935 friendly banter.

0407817996 6524. but in threatres on Friday If5 your September.

Email enquiwelcome (Gordon) for light lunch and or 9772anywhere 0am-12noon. Participants are Details:All 499 Nepean Hwy, Frankston. $5 for loved one drinks too much and you don’t played on the mighty Wurlitzer organ every hour.

Parkdale Does Gone But Not Forgotten Weight Loss know where to turn, Al-Anon Family Groups can help!

Aspendale Seniors’ Club Admire radios rarely (or never) seen before and Thursday April 27 at 7pm Mondays at 6.30 p.m.

Confidential meetings are held in Chelsea every Tues.

Social Table Tennis Event Name............................................................................................................................................................................................................... talk with expert collectors. Admission: $2 gold coin Parkdale Secondary College students will pay tribute If you are not happy with your weight join us 7.30 - 9.00pm at Longbeach Place, 15 Chelsea Road.

Aspendale Seniors’ Club is looking for players to join donation. Details: 0435 378 678 www.ozradios.com ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... to the legends of music who are no longer with us but at T.O.W.N. (Take off Weight Naturally) Group No appointment necessary. New members welcome. our Social Table Tennis on a Thursday morning from The Chelsea, Mordialloc, Mentone News and the Event Address ........................................................................................................................................................................................................

Chelsea Heights Kindergarten 50Th whose music will certainly never be forgotten. Such Aspendale Senior Citizens Club Rooms 151, Station 9.15am.

If you are interested could you please ring Aspendale Gardens-Edithvale Community Bank, support community Calling Volunteer Visitors ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Anniversary Open Day legends include Michael Jackson, Louis Armstrong, Street, Aspendale.

Very friendly, supportive group.public events Annette on 9773in4704 organisations by promoting upcoming free a or 0417 302 595 for details.

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Saturday May 6, 10am -2pm Frank Sinatra, Freddie Mercury, Prince, George Contact: Carol 9787 5168 or Sue 9580 0604 or just is looking for volunteers for its Community Visitors Carrum Bowling Club Help us celebrate 50 years of early years’ education Michael and David Bowie – just to name a few. This Contact Person ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... turn up.

Bowling by the Bay Scheme. Volunteer visitors provide companionship to at our Kindergarten. We will be thanking those who is a must see concert featuring over 100 singers Contact Phone ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... he calendarOccasional is published in The Chelsea, Mordialloc, Mentone Child monthly Care SOCIAL BOWLS: BrushNews, up your off-season bowling socially isolated residents in local Aged Care facilities have contributed to make this centre so loved and and musicians doing what they love and do best.

Send your listings to: PO Box 588, Hastings 3915 the first weekCentre or editions Chelseain Heights Community offers four of hourthe month. skills by joining the Carrum Bowling Club’s and help them feel connected to the community.

Parkdale Secondary College, Theatre, tickets $16 or email communityevents@baysidenews.com.au those who have helped in the much-anticipated occasional child care sessions on Wed and Thurs and Social Bowls on each Saturday and Wednesday, Volunteers must be over 18 and able to commit to at redevelopment and improvements to commence this – Seniors/Kids, $20 – Adults and $25 at the door. will be taking bookings for 2017. For details call 9772 10.30am. All bowlers- beginners, novice and least fortnightly visits for a minimum of 12 months. year. Enjoy market stalls, free children’s activities & Tickets on sale April 1 www.trybooking.com 3391. Chelsea Heights Community Centre is located experienced - are welcome. Our synthetic greens Online training is provided. Contact Deirdre Martinz craft, raffles, food trucks, face painting, CFA trucks Peninsula Field Naturalists Club at Beazley Reserve, 160 Thames Promenade, offer year-round bowling in a great ambience, by the on 8587 0296 or volunteers@cbchs.org.au and much more. Please come and support this Next meeting is April 12, 8pm at 16 High St Chelsea Heights. beach at Carrum. We are at 716 Nepean Highway, much-loved community kinder, have fun and help us Chelsea Lawn Tennis Club Frankston. Our very interesting speaker is Peter Carrum. Telephone: 9772-2437. raise funds to furnish our new learning spaces.

Volunteers Drivers Always wanted to play tennis? Ex tennis player? All Beddowes, talking about his time as a ranger in 29 Third Ave, Chelsea Heights.

Epilepsy Support Group Peninsula Transport Assist needs Volunteer Drivers. welcome from beginners to experienced players to remote communities in the Northern Territory.

Meet every 2nd Saturday at St Francis Xavier Parish, Do you have time, like driving and want to contribute our mixed doubles social tennis at 10.00 am, 2nd Chelsea Bowling Club All welcome, phone Judy on 0400910941 60 Davey St, Frankston from 1pm – 3pm. Further to your community? Induction costs are covered Monday of each month. We can supply racquets etc.

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100 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK...

The death of George Griffeth keenly felt in community Compiled by Cameron McCullough BY the death of the late Cr. Geo. Griffeth, of “Two Bays Nurseries”, Somerville and district has sustained a loss that will be very keenly felt and deplored.

Since coming to the district in 1888, when he and his brother commenced the now famous Two Bays Nurseries which is the largest nursery business this side of the Equator, he has identified himself with the district, and as a Councillor of two shires (Frankston and Hastings, and Mornington) for many years, he has been foremost in advancing the district in every possible way, and, as President (which position he held in both shires) he carried out his duties with honor to himself and the municipality.

Since the commencement of the war he has been indefatigable in working for the Red Cross and kindred movements, and his heartfelt sympathy with our boys at the front was shown in every possible way.

He took a leading part in the annual conference of fruitgrowers, and by his practical and valuable suggestions, helped materially to place the industry in an improved condition.

Besides the Two Bays Nurseries the deceased gentleman had 150 acres planted with 2,000,000 trees, and 15,000 trees in the nursery at Moorooduc, as well as several properties in other parts of the State.

The remains were brought to his late residence at Somerville, on Sunday, and from there proceeded to Mornington cemetery, where the body was interred. ***

THE dance held by the “Wattle” Club on Saturday night last, was a great success. *** SPECIAL Easter services, with appropriate musical selections, will be conducted by the Rev. E. Tonkin, in the Frankston Methodist Church, on Sunday next, at 11am, and 7pm Rev. A. L. Sherlock will officiate at both services at Somerville. *** MR W. J. Nightingale, of Shepparton, and Messrs Wall and Coghill, of Wilby, visited Frankston during the week and each purchased a building allotment in Frankston. *** MESSRS Brody and Mason advertise having been favoured with instructions from Mr A. E. Kitson to sell the whole of the contents of his 7 roomed villa residence, as well as large iron stables buggy sheds etc, for removal on Saturday 21st April. Further particulars will appear later. *** FROM April 1st the Postal Department will not permit the attaching of stamps to postal notes. When it is necessary to include pence, stamps must be put loose in the letter. No post office will hand over cash for stamps attached to a postal note after Saturday (today.) *** WE note in another column of this issue that the Frankston Motor Garage (Taylor’s) is having a genuine clearing sale of Dunlop rubber goods of every description.

We learn that the proprietors have recently been appointed agents, in this district, for the famous Australian firm,

Barnet Glass Rubber Co., and are giving up their agency for Dunlops.

This sale is to make room for the new stock now to hand, and some exceptionally good bargains are to be had. *** SIR Wm. Irvine addressed a crowded audience in the Frankston Mechanics Institute on Wednesday evening, and received an enthusiastic welcome. He confined his remarks to the present war policy and the questions arising out of it.

At the conclusion a number of questions were asked and answered satisfactorily. *** ATTENTION is directed to Messrs T. R.B. Morton’s sale, to be held at Mornington Junction on Thursday next on account of Messrs H. C. Barclay and J. J. Scott.

These gentlemen having sold their properties are disposing of their stock, implements, furniture and sundries.

The sale will commence punctually at 11 o’clock. *** D. H. TRENGROVE, a young man who was charged with alleged perjury,

by Mrs Hill, in connection with proceedings against him at the Frankston Police Court, on 12th February, for having negligently driven a motor cycle at Chelsea some time previously, whereby he came into collision with Mrs Hill, at the Melbourne General Sessions on Tuesday.

The jury found Trengrove not guilty, and he was discharged.

The Crown Prosecutor entered a nolle prosequi on the case of Mary Olive

Opie, who had been similarly charged in the same matter. *** MR M. PETERSON, butcher, of Cranbourne, while driving home on Sunday, 25th inst., from Frankston, in a jinker, collided with a motor car coming in the opposite direction.

The jinker contained Mrs Peterson and three small children.

Fortunately only one child, six years of age was injured, receiving severe scalp wounds, although the other occupants of the jinker were thrown into the roadway.

The horse got clear and bolted. The owner of the car drove the injured lad to Frankston, where he was treated by Dr Maxwell and later, was motored home to Cranbourne.

The accident occured opposite Mr Herbert Oates’s residence, on the Cranbourne Road. *** ECHOES from the Front. WHERE ARE THE BOYS WE KNOW? Mrs Peebles. Seaford, has received, from her son, Gunner Roland Peebles, a miniature newspaper, printed during the transport’s adventurous trip to England.

Mr Censor forbids that we shall reprint the Log in full, but we take the following extracts:– The transport on which we travel is widely known as the Lunatic Ship. The name arises from the numerous tight corners she has managed to turn without running into an enemy “torp.”

To the population aboard has been added a monkey, white mice, a legweary looking nanny goat and numerous other mascots.

The man who bought the parrot says he doesn’t feel lonely now. It squawks all day and reminds him of his missus, whom he left in ‘Smelburn’.

We are a community of 2,000 people. Those who joined first will have travelled over 14,000 miles. In steaming that distance 4,600 tons of coal will have been consumed. The dimensions of your present home are 517 feet long, 63 feet wide and displaces 21,000 tons of water.

We are often inclined to grumble; let us not forget, first, we are not children, but grown men, supposed to be endowed with a little common sense; second - we are at WAR - the real thing, not comic opera war, and instead of grumbling it is both our duty and our work to help each other in every possible way to carry things forward for the benefit of the cause for which we are fighting.

Increase in the family on board. No, it wasn’t twins. Simply an avalanch of Victorians and Jolly Jack Tars. One of our beastly tobacco chewing bounders reckons the decks are too crowded – he hasn’t anywhere to spit.

In the last casualty list published the name of Private Worral appears among the wounded.

Private Roy M’Kenzie has been on furlough and is now back in the firing line.

Private Lyle Holland, who previous to enlisting was employed by the Peninsula Motor Garage Pty. Ltd. as a Driver at Frankston, has been wounded in action. *** From the pages of the Mornington Standard, 7 April 1917

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Belated confessions of a professional procrastinator

By Stuart McCullough I SUSPECT it may be too late. I’d heard that one of my high school classmates was expecting a baby and I wanted to do something thoughtful.

Instead, I bought the yet-to-be bubba a soft toy; a tiger with silky fur and a big warm grin on its face. All I needed to do was either drop off or post the gift and the transaction would be complete. I figured there was little point in rushing. I could – so I reasoned – do it next weekend. There’d be plenty of time to send through my incredibly thoughtful gift. And so it is that a stuffed toy tiger has been sitting on my bookshelf since 1991.

Twenty-six years later, it’s sobering to think that the infant in question probably has children of his own. If I were to send through the toy now it would probably come across as more ‘weird’ than ‘thoughtful’. Not that I should let the fear of being misunderstood discourage me. Not at all. But on the question of whether I should follow through, it’s a tough call. On the one hand, everybody loves getting something through the post. On the other, it’s always unfortunate when good deeds succeed in freaking people out.

I know what you’re thinking. Not just because I’m sensitive, emotionally intelligent and surprisingly perceptive but also because I asked President Obama to tap your phones and he’s been sending over the tapes weekly.

You’re wondering how an otherwise functional human being can put something off for more than a quarter of a century. It’s easier than you think.

For starters, I’ve been busy. Maybe not twenty-six years worth of busy,

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but close. There’s barely been time to scratch myself since 1991 which certainly goes a long way to explaining why I feel so itchy all the time. In retrospect, it’s little wonder that I put a few things off for a while.

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First, there was grunge. For those of you who may have missed it, the grunge era was deceptively time intensive. I appreciate many will associate the era with ‘slackers’ but nothing could be further from the truth. Grant-

ed, there were fewer trips to the barber for a haircut, but grunge also involved super-charged levels of teenage angst which, for the first time, you were now allowed to wallow in throughout your twenties. Such intensity of emotion burned a lot of time and energy. Truth be told, I spent most of that era feeling exhausted.

After grunge, I was knee-deep in existential, pre-millennial anxiety. We all were. In addition to needing to churn through ten seasons of ‘Friends’, there was always the sneaking suspicion that if the apocalypse was ever going to happen, it just might prefer a big round number like ‘2000’. These concerns were fueled by the technology industry who usefully informed us that they’d neglected to use a fourdigit date code meaning that every computer in the universe might stop all at once, bringing life as we know it to an abrupt halt. It didn’t happen, of course, but it left me little in the way of spare time.

Since then, there’s been climate change, Brexit and the enduring mystery that is Donald Trump’s hair. These things have – both separately and collectively - occupied my every waking hour and quite a few of my sleeping ones too. All the while, a stuffed toy tiger sat on the bookshelf in my father’s house. Until last week. Recently, I disclosed that my father had finally had enough and asked me and my siblings to collect anything we still wanted before the last of our things were packed up for charity. So it was that, last weekend, I found myself scrutinizing the bookshelf in my old room. It was a strange task.

Some books had been prizes. Oth-

ers contained inscriptions from family members. Then there were various knick-knacks that had been shoved between and sometimes behind various books for safekeeping. The snow globe whose watery atmosphere had long since evaporated. The rabbit’s foot that was supposed to bring good luck to everyone except, presumably, the rabbit. The various medallions given to me mostly just for turning up. Then, of course, there was the tiger. Luckily, one of my nephews is a Richmond fan and I persuaded him to keep it. He seemed reluctant. I insisted. Finally, after twenty-six years, I managed to give away the toy tiger, even if not to the recipient I’d originally intended.

As I left with a box of books under my arm, I walked past the kitchen. It’s just been renovated and looks fantastic. Gone are the shelves that once hovered over the bench, ensuring that anyone leaning forward would concuss themselves as their forehead collided with a solid piece of timber. But something caught my eye. Off to the side I saw a tin of pasta. Plastic enveloped the rim, indicating that it had never been opened. A use-by date was visible: 30 June 1997. My father had a tin of pasta two decades beyond its use by date. Even when renovating the kitchen, he’d decided to keep it. It hit me with all the force of a poorly positioned kitchen shelf that holding on to the tiger for twenty-five years was not so much a failure on my part but an act of manifest destiny. Clearly, it’s genetic. I’ll be sure to tell my father as much sometime soon. Not that there’s any rush. There never is. stuart@stuartmccullough.com

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Macleod, Collyer coach game 400 on Saturday SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie GUS Macleod will coach his 400th league game for Langwarrin on Saturday when his side squares up to South Springvale at Warner Reserve.

A constant throughout Macleod’s tenure has been the presence of assistant coach and close friend Neil Collyer.

They are in their 19th season at Lawton Park and oversee a heavily revamped senior squad attempting to win its first title since 2004.

Manchester-born central defender George Whiteoak, 21, arrives from the UK this week and becomes the 11th newcomer to this year’s senior squad.

He is a friend of 23-year-old central defender Kieron Kenny who returned to England last month due to a family bereavement.

Whiteoak and Kenny were teammates at Macclesfield Town and more recently at Congleton Town but it is not known whether Kenny will return to Melbourne.

Another English import, Connor Belger, stole the show on Saturday and it was thanks to his stunning winner that Langy was able to maintain its State 1 South-East promotion push in a 2-1 come-from-behind win over visitor Morwell Pegasus.

The home crowd was stunned in the 28th minute when an Alpha Turay header gave Pegasus the lead.

Langy levelled in the 70th minute when a long ball by Speed fell in between substitute Nabil Mozaffaruddin and Alex Metcalfe with the latter striking a low shot past Andersen and into the far corner of the Pegasus goal.

The winner came in the 81st minute and was well worth the wait.

Belger controlled the ball just inside the Pegasus area on Langy’s right, cut inside then curled his left-foot strike over Andersen and into the top far corner to make it 2-1.

Mornington staged a brave second half fightback to earn a 2-2 draw against St Kilda in their State 1 clash at Dallas Brooks Park on Saturday.

A long header forward allowed Steve McRae to nip in between Mornington central defensive duo Steve Elliott and Josh Valadon and slot the ball past advancing Mornington keeper Kris McEvoy after just 12 minutes and 10 minutes later a long ball downfield saw Valadon outmanoeuvred enabling a suspiciously offside McRae to effect a simple tap-in for his second.

Mornington hit back in the 70th minute when St Kilda’s keeper charged off his line but failed to make contact with a long throw.

The ball eventually fell to Wayne Gordon on the right of the St Kilda area and his square ball was sidefooted home from close range by Ryan Paczkowski.

Four minutes later scores were level after Paczkowski dummied a Nathan Smith corner and Valadon diving low headed the ball home.

Mornington continued to press without finding the breakthrough and had to settle for a share of the spoils.

Mornington captain Simon Webster is expected to return from injury this week for the home clash with Manningham United and forward Simon Mur is another who could feature in the matchday squad.

Harry McCartney reports that a well-executed Paul McGuire free kick in the 80th minute earned Seaford

Major milestone: Langwarrin gaffer Gus Macleod. Picture: Picture: Paul Seeley

United a 1-1 draw in Saturday night’s away clash with Heatherton United.

The sides remained scoreless at the interval despite an entertaining first period in which Heatherton striker Ali Sanad and Seaford counterpart Dylan Waugh both looked dangerous.

Sanad’s free kick 10 minutes into the second half eluded all but teammate Klehic Meldin at the back post and his header opened the scoring.

Just when the spark had gone out of the contest a handball just outside the area presented McGuire with his chance and his powerful strike cleared the defensive wall and sailed into the top corner for a stunning reply.

Defender Chris McKenna made his debut for State 2 South-East side Peninsula Strikers on Saturday but his team went down 3-2 at home to Berwick City.

Erkam Filiz gave Berwick the lead in the 35th minute but a stunning 30-metre strike from Strikers’ midfielder Danny Brooks five minutes into the second half made it 1-1.

Berwick restored its lead six minutes later after Ruben Ichim capitalised on a mix-up between Troy Williams and Grant Davies and broke through to slot the ball past Strikers’ keeper Colin McCormack.

Gary Davidson made it 3-1 in the 69th minute and Strikers’ substitute Trevor Johnston capped an excellent interpassing move with a fine back post header in the 81st minute to make it 3-2.

A major loss for Strikers was the stomach muscle injury to star hitman Aziz Bayeh which forced him off in the second half and may sideline him for a fortnight.

Frankston Pines hopes to resolve the international clearance wrangle involving Mauritian stars Christopher L’Enclume and Cedric Permal in time for this weekend’s away clash with Berwick City.

Pines suffered a 4-1 home loss on Saturday to Eltham Redbacks despite taking an early lead.

In the 15th minute a Sebastian Gueho cross from the left was met by Ben Millward whose header was tipped onto the bar by the Redbacks’ keeper and Munib Mohamed finished off the rebound to make it 1-0 for Pines.

A couple of minutes later scores were tied after a superb looping header at the back post by Andrew McLean sent the ball into the top far corner.

Mili Muratbegovic’s 41st minute strike gave Eltham the half-time lead and McLean’s second in the 65th minute gave the visitors a two-goal buffer.

In the 88th minute Matty Davies lost possession and Bradley James was sent through and he slotted the ball home to complete the scoreline.

Pines’ defender Graham Hill is back from suspension this week and the club is in talks with a central defender.

Skye United kicked off its 2017 State League 3 South-East campaign with an emphatic 6-2 away win over

Dingley Stars on Saturday.

With the game rescheduled at Kingston Heath Soccer Complex, the hosts struck first in the 34th minute.

However Skye captain Mark O’Connor cancelled out the opener in the same minute, wrong footing the Dingley keeper and scoring from the edge of the area through a sea of bodies.

Parity didn’t last long and a swift break saw Dingley regain its lead only minutes before half-time.

A five-goal second half barrage turned the game on its head and Skye’s goalfest started in the 54th minute when a Daniel Attard flick on enabled Nick Theodore to run on and finish with a strike into the bottom corner.

In the 64th minute Endeavour United recruit Jason Nowakowski followed up O’Connor’s free-kick which rattled the crossbar, nodding in from close range.

Two minutes later Attard made it four after Nowakowski’s cutback found the lanky striker inside the area and he volleyed past the Dingley keeper from a tight angle.

Attard assisted substitutes Mohammad Elhassan and Sean Ellicott to add two late goals to complete the rout.

Rosebud Heart is in uncharted territory after losing consecutive league games but despite losing Saturday’s State 4 South away clash 3-2 to Endeavour United its performance was a vast improvement on the previous

week’s derby loss to Baxter.

Heart went into this clash without Daniel Hodge, Adam Poole and Chris Sibson who were at a wedding and Hodge will have his tonsils removed on Friday so he’ll miss next weekend’s clash with Noble Park.

Endeavour made Heart pay for losing possession in midfield early in the first half when it broke forward quickly and Sebastian Goyenecha slotted the ball past advancing Heart keeper Sean Skelly.

Heart’s star striker Dave Greening hit back in the 33rd minute when he flicked a Blake Hicks’ cross past a defender then finished from a one-onone with the Endeavour keeper.

Four minutes later Heart went in front when a Ryan Monk volley could only be parried and Greening hammered the ball into the roof of the net.

But scores were level in the 39th minute when Heart again lost possession in midfield and a Dalveer Jandu strike made it 2-2.

Four minutes into the second stanza an excellent counter down the right and a cross was finished with a close range header by Ifelowoa Ogidan for the decisive goal.

On a positive note Italian midfielder Marco Cannella played half a game in the reserves and came off the bench in the second half of the senior game.

Baxter drew 2-2 at home in its State 4 South fixture against Noble Park last weekend with Jake Kidder scoring Baxter’s goals.

Somerville Eagles travelled to West Gippsland on Saturday only to go down 2-1 to Drouin Dragons in their State 5 South clash.

Eagles took a 1-0 lead into the break thanks to a 32nd-minute opener from Jarryd Lymer.

Brett Young impressed in his senior debut and the youngster drove the ball across the face of the Dragons’ goal for Lymer’s simple tap-in.

The home team hit back in the second half with goals to Mark Rossi and Daniel Patchett to seal the Eagles’ fate.

“We dominated for the first 45 minutes and could easily have gone in at half-time three or four goals up but we capitulated in the second half,” said Eagles’ coach Neil Herd.

Herd has only had 11 senior players at his disposal for the opening two rounds but expects to have a matchday squad of 15 to face Casey Panthers next weekend and there’s a chance that he could bring two more debutants into the starting 11.

This weekend’s games: FRIDAY, 8.30pm: Doncaster Rovers v Peninsula Strikers (Anderson Park).

SATURDAY, 3pm: Mornington v Manningham Utd Blues (Dallas Brooks Park), Sth Springvale v Langwarrin (Warner Reserve), Doveton v Seaford Utd (Waratah Reserve), Skye Utd v Brighton (Skye Recreational Reserve), Noble Park v Rosebud Heart (Norman Luth Reserve), Bayside Argonauts v Baxter (Shipston Reserve), Somerville Eagles v Casey Panthers (Somerville Secondary College).

SATURDAY, 7pm: Berwick City v Frankston Pines (Jack Thomas Reserve).

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YCW predicted to have a bumper 2017 PENINSULA LEAGUE

By Toe Punt IT’S hard not to get excited about the 2017 Peninsula Division season.

All clubs have worked tirelessly over the summer to improve their lists and it’s exciting to report that all have achieved their objective.

Without question, this is going to be the most competitive season in years.

Those that were hoping that Frankston YCW would slip will be saddened by the fact that they have recruited arguably the best Nepean Division defender of the past 10 years in Christian Ongarello, while they have also picked up a 21 monster who stands at 205cm and weight-in at 115kg. The Stonecats do have nine listed players in the VFL, including Ryan Santon, BJ Credlin, Lachy Wallace, Anthony Bruhn and ‘Bundy’ Barry. Whilst they’ll be the team to beat, they won’t be as strong as last season.

The team who led at half time in the grand final against YCW, Mt Eliza, had some deficiencies that seem to have been remedied – ruckman Grant Goodall was a must-get, Brett O’Hanlon was playing AFL a handful of years ago and Shane Tennant arrives with big wraps. The Mounties pre-season form wasn’t great but don’t be fooled, there’s no need to be great in March.

Pines has kept its stars and Paul Scanlon is leaner and fitter than ever.

With a goal-to-goal line of Edwards, Bongetti, Potts, Hendry and Hendry, they’ll be hard to beat.

Chelsea has added some quality to their list, including a late pick-up in Daly Shannon, who comes with big wraps from the Northern Territory.

Karingal has picked up some good players but have lost more. Bonbeach has topped-up with real talent, including former Saint Trent Dennis-Lane and Edithvale has been aggressive in their recruiting and the likes of Bowden, Clark and Tagg will be huge ins. Michael Bussey is a gun!

Langwarrin appears to be the only club not to have had much luck in the recruiting stakes, whilst Mornington has been quieter than usual too, although Xavier Barry-Murphy has huge wraps.

The team I expect will be a bolter in 2017 is Seaford. The Tigers improved

rapidly as the season went on last season and they have added some real A-Grade talent – Brayden Irving is said to be flying!

Bonbeach Ins: Trent Dennis-Lane (VAFA), Jason Ferraro (Central Highlands), Tom Stephens (Chelsea), Gavin Vassallo (North Central), Sam Williams (SFL), Ryan Eaton (Ellinbank FL) Outs: Nick Alexandrou (Hampden FL), Chris Bryan (Keysborough).

Injuries to key players at key times hurt the Sharks last season and they’ll be looking for a better run in 2017.

Trent Dennis-Lane, who has played at the highest level, is the obvious key to their pre-season movements, whilst they still have arguably the best player in the competition in Shane McDonald. Chris Bryan will be a loss considering his value deep forward.

The Sharks won’t challenge for the title but they’ll play a role in who plays finals.

Chelsea Ins: Brendan Dess (VAFA), Jack Gaze (Heathcote), Rhys Hensel (Tallangatta), Simon Mitchelhill (O&M), Matthew Mitchell (Essendon FL), Daniel Monforte (SFL), Aaron Pawel (Edi-Asp), Trent Styles (Karingal), Daly Shannon (NT) Outs: Beau Caia (Goulburn Valley FL), Ryan & Michael Dyer (Southern FL), Hudson Thomas (eastern FL).

The Gulls have been super active in the pre-season and the result has been some more than handy recruits. Offfield stability was as important to the Chelsea FC as on-field success and they have been able to enter the 2017 season with everyone committed and on the same page. The hoops are starting from a long way back though and whilst they’ll find more consistency and make-up some ground, finals isn’t a reality.

Edi-Asp Ins: Brent Bowden (Foster), Tom Burley (SFL), Michael Bussey (Eastern FL), Matt Clark (Foster), Dermot Cleary (VAFA), Ryde Love-Linay (VAFA), Rhett Moor (Foster), Brad Tagg (Foster), James Van-Minnen (SFL), Callan Vandyke (Foster), Tim Yeowart (SFL).

Outs: Lachlan Batten (Doveton), Shaun Jamieson (Eastern FL), Zac Muscialli (Dromana), Aaron pawel (Chelsea).

One thing we do know is that the Eagles are well coached. Personnel was an issue last season and they were a bit lean in their stocks. Some more than handy returns in Clark, Bowden and Tagg will make a difference while Bussey and Burley are significant ins. The Eagles did put a lot into Batten, however, and he doing a backflip and returning to Doveton has hurt their unlikely premiership aspirations.

Frankston YCW Ins: Christian Ongarello (Dromana), Lachy Williams (Nepean), Macklin Raine (Maffra) Outs: Jordan Alves (Tyabb), Aidan Fischer (Seaford).

Anyone who goes into this season not having Frankston YCW as premiership favourite needs to consider counselling. The Stonecats have lost some quality to the VFL, however, they have enormous talent underneath and have added one of the best defenders in the game in Christian Ongarello. Anthony Bruhn did a pre-season at Bulldogs, BJ Credlin at Richmond and Ryan Santon at Sandringham.

Karingal Ins: Damien Ashcroft (Paynesville), Paul Hopes (Northern FL), Andrew McInnes (Carlton), Chris McInnes (Devon Meadows), Steven Mihvec (Devon Meadows), Jesse Ramirez (VAFA), Aisea Valenti (Dolphins), Jacob Duscher (Dolphins) Outs: Harry Czarnecki (Southern FL), Grant Goodall (Mt Eliza), Anthony Joel (Ellinbank), Aaron Paxton (Sorrento), Leigh Poholke (Sorrento), Travis Puntaroni (South East FL), Tom Wilkinson (Murray FL) The Bulls will continue their improvement this season with some good recruits. Andrew McInnes from Carlton is the obvious big time get, while Damien Ashcroft and Aisea Valenti from Dolphins are big ins too.

They would have liked to have hungon to quality teenagers Czarnecki and Puntaroni, while skipper Paxton, Wilkinson and Goodall are significant outs. Karingal will improve a little but don’t expect too much movement up the ladder.

Langwarrin Ins: Jason Curry (Frankston Bombers), Jack Henderson (Devon Meadows), Owen Uaongo (SFL), Outs: Ryan Smyth (Dromana), Kyle

Bussuttil-Ingliss (Dromana), Dylan Luxa (Eastern FL), Mark McGill (AFL QLD) The Kangas were the surprise packet last season, given all of their exits during the 2016 pre-season. Kids were given an opportunity and despite a couple of horror defeats, were genuinely competitive. Most teams in the competition have recruited well in the off-season and will improve.

The Kangas haven’t been successful in the recruitment stakes and this will see them stagnate. Langwarrin will be looking for further improvement from the young talent but it won’t be enough not to finish bottom three.

Mornington Ins: Michael Barnes (Yarra Ranges), Xavier Barry-Murphy (Eastern FL), Rhys Healey (Bendigo FL), Brett McLeary (West Gippsland), Peter McGettigan (Central Highlands), Chris Williams (VAFA), Outs: Michael Altenkirch (Tyabb), James Cameron (AFL Townsville), Ryan O’Dell (Eastern FL), Barry Smeeton (AFL QLD), Ben Wells (Alberton FL), The Doggies have lost some topend talent in the pre-season and the likes of Jimmy Cameron, Smeeton and O’Dell won’t be easy to replace.

Coach Chris Holcombe is a craftsman though and always has the ability to pull a rabbit out of the hat. Mornington flew home last season and was one of the best performed teams after a slow and disappointing start – don’t expect a warm up this season from the boys in the kennel. A practice match victory over Hastings suggests the Doggies will be right in it.

Mt Eliza: Ins: Grant Goodall (Karingal), Brett O’Hanlon (Golden Rivers FL), Shane Tennant (Eastern FL), Outs: Jack Cole (Southern FL), Matt Neratzoglou (VAFA), At half time in the 2016 Grand Final, Mt Eliza looked the better team and many were justified in their thoughts that they would go on and win the flag. Whilst they were beaten, the Mounties know that they’re not far off. This would have spurred them during the pre-season. They have some of the best young talent in the competition and have added genuine A-Graders in Goodall, O’Hanlon and Tennant. With a year under the belt and knowing what to expect, the best

coach in the business in Troy Shannon will have them right where he needs them at the right time.

Pines Ins: Damien Lawrence (Seaford), Lachy Marshall (Pearcedale), Taylor Meyer (Southern FL), Ben Thomas (Alberton FL), Byron Tovara (Southern FL), Jordan Waite (Southern FL), Shaun White (Ellinbank).

Outs: The Pythons couldn’t afford to lose anyone in the off-season, given their skinny list, and all indications are that they have kept them all, except for a couple of retirements. Pines has been big on recruiting young talent to the club to ensure sustainable success and the likes of Lawrence and Marshall fit that bill. Shaun White returns too, which is great news. We know Pines has arguably the best four players in the competition in Aaron Edwards, Luke Potts, Paul Scanlon (has dropped seven kilos) and Tim Bongetti and if they can play every game, then Pines should be there when the whips are cracking again.

Seaford Ins: Jack Ball (Southern FL), Aiden Fischer (Frankston YCW), Daniel Lewis (Ovens & King FL), Matthew McCormack (Eastern FL), Damien Rayson (VAFA), Nick Shannon (Southern FL), Tom Shaw (Somerville), Brayden Irving (Dolphins).

Outs: Damien Lawrence (Pines), Seaford progressed very nicely under first year coach Ben Murphy last season and you can expect the improvement to continue in 2017.

Seaford will be the bolter this season and leap into the top three with some more than handy recruits, led by ruckman Nick Shannon from Narre Warren, Matthew McCormack from the Eastern FL (Norwood), Damien Rayson from the Ammos and century goal kicker Daniel Lewis joins the returning Tommy Shaw in the forward line. Brayden Irving returns from the Dolphins, Mark Di Blasio from a knee and Dean Williamson from an ankle.

2017 Ladder Prediction: Frankston YCW, Mt Eliza, Pines, Seaford, Edithvale, Bonbeach, Mornington, Karingal, Chelsea, Langwarrin

Frankston tipped to top Nepean in 2017 NEPEAN LEAGUE

By Toe Punt Season 2017 brings with it a real air of excitement.

There are four new coaches in the competition - Leigh Stewart at Pearcedale, Bevan Malloy at Somerville, Brad Arnold at Crib Point and Adrian McBean at Rosebud – all are expected to have positive impacts on their clubs.

Round 1 is mouth-watering and in many ways will tell a lot about what we can expect from teams this season.

Tyabb has the benefit of playing last week against Hastings when it faces Crib Point this week.

The Yabbies have added some talent and the Pies have lost some – mainly in ruckman James Cook.

Frankston hosts Dromana – what a great first-up game for the Tigers to see where they’re at against the side many believe are certainties for the premiership. Bombers pre-season

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form has been sensational, beating Frankston YCW, Mt Eliza and Bonbeeach, all Peninsula finals teams last season.

The Tigers needed some height and strength around the footy and they have been able to get that.

Pearcedale and Devon Meadows go toe-to-toe. The hoops are probably on the rise and Devon had 20-odd players apply for a clearance from their club.

Somerville, which has lost three starting forwards and three starting defenders from their best 2016 side, host Red Hill, who have recruited a couple.

Rosebud, which finished third last season, hosts the team many believe will make a significant move – Sorrento. The Buds have a new coach and that will make a significant difference. Sorrento has recruited nothing but A-Graders and will be right there when the whips are cracking.

Finally, the premiers, Hastings,

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who have added a couple, play host to Rye, who have lost the fab-four, as well as Brady Egan.

There’s more questions than answers as we head into Round 1, however, things should present a little clear at 5pm on Saturday.

Let’s take a look at the ins and outs.

Crib Point Ins: Elliot Avis (VAFA), Mitchell Chopping (Peninsula Div), Aaron King (Hastings), Ben King (Hastings), Outs: James Cook (Alberton), Lee Koerner (Somerville), Kain Stratton (Hastings) The general feeling among the Magpies in 2017 under new ‘first time’ coach Brad Arnold is that kids are going to be given every opportunity.

There hasn’t been a lot of recruiting in the off-season and the loss of ruckman James Cook and run-with player Kain Stratton will be signifi-

cant. Don’t expect too much ladder movement.

Devon Meadows Ins: Matthew Italiano (Essendon FL), Allan Murray (Eastern FL), Outs: Jack Hazendonk (Poowong), Chris Doria (Poowong), Alex Doria (Poowong), Mitch Bond (Elinbank), Rhys Shortis (Elinbank), Craig Thorne (Elinbank), Troy Aust (South East FL), Josh Stewart (South East FL), Jayden Sullivan (South East FL), Brandon Wapshot (South East FL), Corey Walker (South East FL), Brodie White (South East FL), Tyrone Achilies, Brayden Calvert (VAFA), Nathan Dumergue (Southern FL), Kai Phillipson (Southern FL), Dean Smith (Yarra Ranges), Steven Mihvec (Karingal), Chris & Andrew McInnes (Karingal), Dylan Hand (retired), Glenn Michie (retired), Steven Roberts (retired), Marcus Roberts (retired), Jack Henderson (Langwarrin).

The big story of the pre-season has been the huge amount of clearances

requested from Devon Meadows. The last time we saw something like this in the MPNFL was at Karingal and they now are only getting back on their feet. Activity long before Christmas suggested then that Devon players were having meetings with other clubs and yours truly was hearing from various sources that between 1015 players were considering a move.

I was publicly smashed for sharing the information, however, it appears now that the information presented was unfortunately conservative. In further worrying news, the club was also advertising for Under 19s prior to the season. Unfortunately for the Panthers, the season is going to be a lean one.

Dromana Ins: Jacob Barker (Southern FL), Kyle Busuttil-Inglis, Ryan Smyth (Langwarrin), Cameron Carmody (Yarra Ranges), Jeremy Daniel (Tyabb), Zac Muscialli (Edi-Asp), Continued next page

CHELSEA MORDIALLOC MENTONE NEWS scoreboard Continued from previous page Outs: Rohan Bleeker (Elinbank), Christian Ongarello (YCW).

One should not underestimate the significant loss of multiple Team of the Year player Christian Ongarello.

‘Onga’ provides enormous leadership and allowed the coach Rikki Johnston to swing. They needed some support for Beau Cosson and got it in the form of Cameron Carmody. They also needed some grunt around the footy – enter Zac Muscialli from Edithvale.

The Tigers will be knocking on the door again but not loud enough to break-in.

Frankston Ins: Mitch Bosward (Central Murray), Corey Buchan (Dolphins), Alex Harnett (Pearcedale), Jay Reynolds (Central Murray).

Outs: Nil Many believe that Frankston Bombers is the flag favourite going into the 2017 season. It has recruited extremely well and the pre-season form has been faultless. Without question, on paper, the Bombers are the best side in it. There is only one way up for the Bombers and that is to go one step better. There’s no question they will have learned a lot from last season and will be better prepared.

Hastings Ins: Ricky Ferraro (Central Highlands), James Marasco (Yarra Ranges), Kain Stratton (Crib Point), Outs: Damien Stone (Southern FL), Ben & Aaron King (Crib Point).

The Blues have added some real talent to a list that was the best side in the finals series in 2016 and ultimately won the premiership. Things clicked for the Blues in the final six weeks of the season and many say they started playing the ‘Brendan Dunne way’.

2017 is about hunger. If the hunger is still as strong to go back-to-back, they

have to be the team to beat.

Pearcedale Ins: Billy Bryant (Colac), Caleb Cox, Harrison Thompson, Dylan Ryan, Jake Ryan (Somerville), Basil Sibasado (West Gippsland).

Outs: Alex Harnett (Bombers), Chris Irving (Red Hill), Dean Janssen (Eastern FL), Lachy Marshall (Pines).

A new coach in the experienced Leigh Stewart will bring some renewed enthusiasm. ‘Stewy’ is an experienced, tactical campaigner, however, he is also old-fashioned and a traditionalist. ‘Stewy’ won’t try and over complicate the game style and will play to his team’s strengths.

Expect a more consistent Dales that will trouble some sides, however, they won’t push for a place in the top five.

Red Hill Ins: Ben Hughes (Gippsland FL), Chris Irving (Pearcedale) Outs: Harry Larwill (VAFA), Two big ‘ins’ in Ben Hughes and Chris Irving are going to make the Hillmen a much better side. The enigmatic Harry Larwill leaves, which will rob coach Tony Blackford of a player who can play both ends. The Hillmen led the eventual 2016 premier midway through an elimination final. They should be there again, however, they will need some luck along the way.

Rosebud Ins: Felix Dunn, Oliver Dunn (Ellinbank), Keiran Eddington (VAFA), Brayden Glaum (VAFA), Hamish Martin (AFL North Coast), Jake McBean (AFL Barwon), Rhys McLennan (Bendigo FL), Seth O’Reily (Central Gippsland), Ed Schellander (Essendon FL), Bart Wallace (Yarra Ranges), Tyler Sinclair (Heathcote) Outs: Lachy Armstrong (Golden Rivers), Glen Boyington (Maryborough), Cody Mulcair (Maryborough), Nick Boswell (Pines).

The Buds have recruited quite well and will no doubt benefit from having a new coach in the very experienced Adrian McBean. The Buds have a wealth of talent and given the right direction, will have sustained success for years. Their best is potent and even under trying circumstances last season, still finished top three. The Buds are definitely part of premiership discussions.

Rye Ins: Rhys Burns (Sorrento), Tim Churchin (AFL Cairns), Harley Cole (Sunraysia), Zac Little (Eastern FL), Jari McDonald (North Gippsland), Gabrielle Nicolla (Red Hill), Renton Sanderson (Sorrento), Dekodda Thomson-Irvin (Sorrento), Ben Trivett (VAFA), Jamie Turner (Alberton), Oscar Whitty (Mt Eliza) Outs: Nathan Henley, Ryan Mullett, Dean Millhouse, Simon Taylor, (Southern FL), Harry Crowe (VAFA), Brady Egan (North East FL).

It’s going to be a very, very tough year for Rye. The Demons have lost the big connection in Henley, Mullet, Millhouse and Bardon and have not replaced them. Its best young talent in Brady Egan has also gone. There’s a concentration on youth at the club, which is great for the future, however, it will take time to deliver any results.

There’s no way the Demons will win more than they lose.

Somerville Ins: Andres Everitt (Carlton), Lee Koerner (Crib Point) Outs: Luke Collie (Mid-Gippsland), Calex Cox (Pearecdale), Ben Crowe (VAFA), Tom Shaw (Seaford), Adam Rose (VAFA), Dylan & Jake Ryan (Pearcedale), Caleb Cox (Pearcedale), Scott Simpson (WAFL), Michael Towan (VAFA), Todd Farrelly (retired), Luke Rowe (Overseas).

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They lose forwards Luke Rowe, Ben Crowe and Tom Shaw, as well as key defenders Todd Farrelly, Luke Collie and Scott Simpson. The Ryan’s also head to Pearcedale. Andres Everitt will be a great recruit but he can’t be everywhere. The Eagles will be the side that drops out for the expense of Sorrento.

Sorrento Ins: Chris Dawes (Melbourne), Troy Schwarze (Kyabram), Daniel Grant (AFL QLD), Andrew Lovett (Sunraysia), Justin McCleary (Ellinbank), Aaron Paxton (Karingal), Leigh Poholke (Karingal), Outs: Rob Forrest (Avon FL), Brodie Webb (Mid Gippsland), There has been no bigger talk in the pre-season than Sorrento. Whilst the Sharks have done their very best to keep things low key, it’s hard to do so when you recruit an AFL premiership player in Chris Dawes. Poholke returns to get the third or fourth best defender, while Paxton and McLeary are recruited to strengthen the defence.

Then two of the best running defenders the game has seen at local level in Daniel Grant and Troy Schwarze decide to return – and did we mention Andrew Lovett! The Sharks will be the bolter.

Tyabb Ins: Jordan Alves (YCW), Michael Altenkirch (Mornington), Luke Bakker (South East FL), Jed Benham (South East FL), Nick Cox (Peninsula), Jesse Day (South East FL), Matt Grazules (South East FL), Matt Harvey-Sich (South East FL), Jarryd Hendrikx (West Gippsland), Ben Little (South East FL), Jordan Pollard (VAFA), Matt Shaw (South East FL),

James Tomlinson (South East FL), Tyson Wilson (VAFA).

Outs: Adrian Clay (Maryborough), Jeremy Daniel (Dromana), Corey Buchan (Bombers).

The Yabbies have continued their successful recruiting drive in the off-season, adding young talent to ensure long-term sustainability. Coach Mark Paganoni and his support team should be commended. They have thought outside the square (Daniel Kerr against Hastings) and looked at ways to bring the right attention to the club. The Yabbies were very competitive for the most part last season and they’ll be looking to improve on that for the full season. The Yabbies will win a few games.

2017 Home & Away Ladder (Prediction): Frankston, Sorrento, Hastings, Rosebud, Red Hill, Dromana, Somerville, Pearcedale, Crib Point, Rye, Devon Meadows, Tyabb

RPP Footy Show kicks-off

THE RPP Footy Show will head into another exciting season, kicking-off on Saturday, April 8.

Tony Blackford and Scott Beel will once again saddle-up with the News’ own Andrew ‘Toe Punt’ Kelly, whilst Michael Voss will join a host of Peninsula Division guests.

On the first show, MPNFL Sharks’ coach John Hynes will join the panel to discuss the MCG-clash against Geelong for the number one title in Victorian football.

Pines coach Pat Swayne and new Karingal coach Andrew Sharp will also be in the studio to talk about their club’s prospects this season.

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