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IT’S a telling sign in today’s high tech, fast paced world that people take such pleasure from the simple act of flying a kite. Now in it’s 14th year, the much-loved Rosebud Kite Festival has grown from small beginnings to be among Australia’s largest kite flying events.

Powered by coastal sea breezes the super-sized inflatables known as Maxi’s, some measuring up to 12 meters in diameter, are back leading the flight program again in 2017.

These giants of the kite world are made using colourful fabric construction that catch wind in the folds of their intricate design. Flying tens of meters high above the

foreshore in Rosebud, they are tethered back to the earth with multiple wires and weights that counter the huge lift forces they generate.

Not for the faint hearted, it takes a great deal of skill and experience to keep these Maxi’s aloft. On March 12th, Rosebud will host an internationally recognised team of professional kite makers, including Craig Hansen from Peter Lynn Kites and Jo Baker recently back from representing Australia in India’s most iconic Kite Festival, as well as some of our best known kite makers from around the country.

They’ll be unfurling a store of animated creations including;

a giant spotted Whale Shark, Flying Pig, and Winged Dragon as well as a new abstract lattice inflatable from students at the faculty of Digital Architecture at Melbourne University, and many more deltas, diamonds, parafoils and stunt kites.

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KITE Flying in Australia isn’t as well practiced as it is in many Asian countries but perhaps it should be. After all, Australia’s historical association with kite flying is quite remarkable. It includes the likes of Lawrence Hargrave, previously featured on our $20 note, who gave The Wright brothers the right idea when he invented the box kite in late 1800s and helped them discover the secrets of flight.

As special guest of India’s Gajurat Tourism, Peninsula locals Jo and Trent Baker, were part of a 30 strong international delegation that recently participated in an all-expenses paid tour of Gajurat kicking off with the International Kite Flying Festival of Ahmedabad.

They’ve been invited as dignitaries to kite festivals all over the world including: China, India, Guam, Kuwait, United States, Thailand, Cambodia and Bali.

In Australia, we don’t consider kite flying to be more than a hobby for a few select enthusiasts but in other parts of the world kite flying is a considered a national sport. One such country is India, where kite flying and kite making forms part of a local cottage industry.

They use glass covered strings attached to the kites in a serious game of skill, with the winner prizing his opponents kite (as portrayed in the kite runner).

And now visitors will be able to meet these very same kite flyers at Rosebud! Also attending is Craig Hansen of New Zealand and Peter Lynn Kites (makers of the world’s largest kite), Ian Burrell from Canberra and Melbourne University’s faculty of Architecture, who’ll be flying their huge inflatable Maxi kites for all to enjoy.

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Sound fundraiser to hit the heights THE temperature gauge is rising at Chelsea Heights Primary School, but it has nothing to do with the heat. The school community is keeping a close eye on the “fundraising thermometer” to raise around $20,000 for a sound system for the school’s gymnasium.

The main fundraising event is the school fete and market day on Sunday 19 March, which will include carnival rides, crafts stalls, refreshments, community group demonstrations, games and more.

Unlimited ride wristbands are available at the school office prior to the event or on the day.

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Goal getters: Corey, left, Izabella, Isikela, Nikhil, Ruby, Georgia and Zoe with a fundraising thermoter they made.

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ELEVATED rail is coming to Carrum as part of the state government’s promise to remove level crossings along the Frankston line in a plan dubbed “sky rail” by opponents of any form of raised rail.

Labor Transport Minister Jacinta Allan visited Carrum train station on Mon-

day morning (6 March) to announce a 900-metre long eight-metre high “rail bridge” will be built over McLeod Rd and level crossings at Station St, Eel Race Rd and Mascot Ave will be removed.

Station St will be connected with a new road bridge over Patterson River.

A new train station and “a new Carrum village” built around the station “will revitalise the bayside suburb forever”, according to the state government.

Train stabling at Carrum will be moved to Kananook.

“Not only will we remove these level crossings – we will turn the ugly stabling yard in to a new Carrum village that will transform our community forever,” Carrum Labor MP Sonya Kilkenny said in a statement.

The Level Crossing Removal Authority said seven commercial premises in Kananook will be compulsorily acquired to build the new stabling for trains.

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Jayco Page Bros Caravans is one of several businesses impacted by the property acquisitions.

Business owner Trevor Page said he is unhappy at the prospect of trying to find a new site for the caravans company after five decades at Wells St. “It’s a real kick in the guts,” he said. “I don’t think we’re going to have a lot of choice. Where are we going to get eight acres? And it’s got magnificent frontage.”

Frankston Council criticised the state government and the LXRA for failing to consult council about the Kananook train storage plans before Monday’s announcement.

“Frankston City Council is extremely disappointed that the Victorian Government will build a train stabling facility in Kananook, including the compulsory acquisition of properties that house Frankston businesses,” mayor Cr Brian Cunial said in a statement. Cont Page 2

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Continued from Page 1 “Once again, the Victorian government and the Level Crossing Removal Authority have failed to advise council of an impending announcement regarding the options for level crossings within Frankston City.

“Furthermore, at no stage was council advised that this unfavourable option was going to be pursued.”

Frankston Council has been lobbying the state government to build trains stabling berths at Baxter as part of a longterm push to electrify the Stony Point line to Baxter.

Ms Kilkenny said the LXRA had informed Frankston Council last September that Kananook was a possible site for trains to be stored.

“The LXRA have had ongoing discussions with Frankston City Council about all aspects of the level crossing removals including the Kananook stabling option,” she said.

“Frankston Council’s request to delay the removal of the level crossings in Carrum until the line is electrified through to Baxter is not consistent with the community’s desire and the compelling safety and congestion needs to get rid of these crossings as quickly as possible.

“The removal of the level crossings on the Frankston line will create thousands of jobs and local training opportunities.

“The stabling at Kananook will include the capacity for a maintenance facility in the future.

Ms Kilkenny said the Labor state government continues to work with the federal Coalition government on the business case for the electrification of the rail line to Baxter.

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Station to station: Public Transport Minister Jacinta Allan, right, pictured with Carrum MP Sonya Kilkenny, has visited Frankston line stations to announce level crossings removal details in the past week. Picture: Gary Sissons

Liberal state Upper House MP for the South Eastern Metropolitan Region Inga Peulich said “Labor’s sky rail con will be a blight on our bayside landscape”.

“Sonya Kilkenny has been missing in action despite strong community opposition to sky rail,” Ms Peulich said.

Ms Allan said a rail trench “was not feasible due to the proximity of the project to the Patterson River”.

Ten level crossings will now be removed along the Frankston line from Cheltenham to Frankston as part of a state government project to separate road from rail at level crossings across Victoria.

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Construction works will mostly begin next year and train commuters will suffer short-term disruptions to train services while Metro Trains supplies buses along sections of the Frankston line affected by level crossing removals.

An environment effects statement study will be carried out to investigate impacts on the nearby environmentallysensitive Edithvale-Seaford wetlands, home to several species of birds, some rare, and wildlife.

Rail under road has been installed at Bentleigh, Ormond and McKinnon.

Rail trenches will be dug at Cheltenham, Mentone, Bonbeach and Edithvale.

The LXRA announced late last month that a “hybrid design” will be built at Seaford by lowering Seaford Rd and the rail line will be “placed on a planted embankment to separate road from rail”.

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Beach buddies: Kingston mayor David Eden with his four-legged friends Monty, left, and Oscar. Picture: Gary Sissons

Big day out for pet pals KINGSTON Council’s mayor David Eden and his furry friends are encouraging residents to take the family and pets to council’s mega pet expo on Saturday 25 March.

Cr Eden said the expo was a terrific way to celebrate the benefits of responsible pet ownership and “our love for animals and pets within the community”.

Pet owners are welcome to bring their animals, but all dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in secure cages.

There will be pony rides, a reptile display, face painting, giant animal farm, demonstrations, ferret races, herding, sniffer dogs, cat show and competitions including bestdressed pet and dog/owner lookalike.

Council will provide free registration of new dogs within

Kingston, and the first 50 will be microchipped for free.

Cr Eden said registration was crucial for reuniting with owners with lost animals.

“Don’t worry if you haven’t registered your pet in the past just come along and we’ll get it sorted, no questions asked,” Cr Eden said.

Concession documents must be produced for discounted registration fees.

The free event is on Saturday 25 March, 10am-3pm, Corrigan Oval and the Harold Box Community Centre in Marcus Road, Dingley.

See kingston.vic.gov.au or call 1300 653 356 for more information.

INVESTIGATIONS by state watchdogs into alleged code of conduct breaches have found a Kingston councillor has no case to answer over the way he voted on Green Wedge planning matters during the previous four-year council term.

Cr Ron Brownlees — a five times mayor — last week welcomed the outcome of probes by the Independent Broad-Based Anti-Corruption Commission (IBAC), the Local Government Investigations and Compliance Inspectorate and an independent arbiter hired by Kingston Council.

Cr Rosemary West complained late last year to authorities about thwarted proposals to “carve up” the Green Wedge for “inappropriate residential development”.

“I’m happy that this long outstanding issue has been resolved as the result of what I thought was probably a spurious complaint,” Cr Brownlees said at February’s public council meeting.

“The fact that IBAC, the Local Government Inspectorate and the independent arbiter have all agreed on the fact there was no case to answer I believe is a good decision.”

Cr West said she is troubled that councillors “may not act in the best interests of the community” because “there’s no teeth” in the councillor code of conduct to specify councillors must heed community feedback.

“We have to accept the arbiters’ findings - that’s what the rules say,” she said.

“But I do have concerns about the process. This process began in December with a supposedly preliminary hearing shortly before Christmas and after that there was no formal hearing despite a request.”

Cr Brownlees said about $11,500 of ratepayers’ money had been spent on council hiring an independent arbiter to consider the complaint against the way he voted on Green Wedge related planning matters.

“It’s [been] purely based on a disagreement on my view point and how I vote on some issues.”

Councillors unanimously voted to accept the investigation outcomes and keep the arbiter’s report confidential from ratepayers who effectively paid for the investigation.

A section of the report included in the 27 February council agenda stated: “In summary, the arbiter does not recommend that the revised application proceed to arbitration. The revised application does not contain the requisite evidence to support a complaint under this process. Accordingly, the arbiter makes no adverse findings against Mr Brownlees with respect to any of the substantive issues raised in Cr West’s revised application.

“The arbiter recommends that a mediator be engaged by council to address the interpersonal dispute between Cr West and Cr Brownlees that is referred to in Cr West’s revised application.”

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Fest hits more high notes It wasn’t hearing loss, it was just earwax!

MORE than 40,000 people enjoyed a weekend of entertainment at the annual Mordialloc Food, Wine and Music Festival.

The festival, headlined by the Delta Riggs and Richard Clapton, drew bumper crowds to the twoday event at Mordialloc’s Peter Scullin Reserve.

“Mordialloc Food, Wine and Music Festival is our most wellattended event in Kingston’s season of festivals,” Kingston mayor Cr David Eden said.

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Police patrol Charges over gun, drugs in car A COUPLE found sitting in a car in the Waterways estate allegedly had stolen goods, drugs, knives and a home-made shotgun in their possession, 4.47am, Wednesday 1 March.

The Mordialloc divisional van was called to Portland Place when four people were seen getting out a Mitsubishi Lancer, changing their clothes, and looking into parked cars.

Police arrived to find the car with a towel covering the front number plate and the rear number plate missing. It was later found in the boot.

A man and woman in the car “had no real reason for being there”, police said later. The two others had run off.

Police allegedly found the 40cmlong shotgun under the driver’s seat.

They said the “crudely constructed” weapon – made from two centimetrediameter water pipe – appeared capable of firing a live shotgun round. A second pipe allegedly found in the car may have been used to make another weapon.

Also allegedly found were several mobile phones, Samsung tablet, various sets of car keys, clear plastic gloves, and power tools.

The car was towed back to the police station for processing and the couple were interviewed over unlicensed firearms, theft and drugs offences. A woman, 24, of Cranbourne, was released pending summons and a man, 37, of Oakleigh, was bailed to appear at Moorabbin Justice Centre in May.

Dangerous: Police believe homemade shotgun “capable of being fired”.

Woman bashed A WOMAN “sleeping rough” in Carrum overnight Sunday 5 March was bashed by a man who inflicted “considerable” facial injuries, police said.

The homeless woman, 39, was asleep on a park bench at the corner of Progress Avenue and Nepean Highway when the man woke her and asked for a cigarette. She said she didn’t have any and went back to sleep. Half an hour later the man returned and put his hand over the woman’s face. He then began to repeatedly punch her face and head without saying a word.

The woman tried to fight the man off and clung to a street pole, while the man continued punching her to the face and back of the head. Her blood could be seen on the pole next day.

A man living next door yelled out to “leave her alone” and the man ran off towards the beach.

The police dog squad were unable to track the offender. He is described as Caucasian, mid-30s, medium build, 177cm tall, wearing a dark-coloured hoodie and dark coloured pants.

The woman, who police said had

been living on the streets for the past three months, was taken to Frankston Hospital.

Detective Senior Constable Wayne Billing, of Kingston CIU, has appealed for public help in identifying the woman’s attacker. He described the unprovoked assault as “particularly vicious”.

Alcohol to go TWO youths stole three cartons of alcohol at the BWS outlet in Patterson Lakes, 4pm, Wednesday 1 March.

An attendant told police the youths picked up slabs of Jim Beam cans, Corona beer bottles and Smirnoff Double Jack cans valued at $182 and simply walked out without attempting to pay.

CCTV footage is being examined to help identify the youths, who had not been seen in the store before. They walked off towards Carrum.

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

Court over thefts A MAN arrested in a stolen car in Chelsea, Monday 6 March, was allegedly in possession of a “significant amount of cigarettes and other stolen items”, police said.

The Seaford man, 26, was wanted over commercial burglaries and aggravated residential burglaries in Narre Warren. He was remanded in custody to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court yesterday, Tuesday, charged with 22 offences, including burglary, aggravated burglary, theft of a motor car, handling stolen goods and evading police.

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Hall’s well for youth hub plan Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au YOUTH could hold the key to the future of the historic Mordialloc Masonic Hall.

Kingston Council asked for expressions of interest last year for tenants to lease the vacant building that requires extensive internal renovations to bring it up to modern-day standards.

Council faces an estimated $3.5-$4 million outlay for renovations at the hall including the installation of toilets and a new kitchen so has been seeking a community group partner to share the costs.

Councillors at last month’s public council meeting held on 27 February noted rates capping and budget constraints meant council is restricted on spending ratepayers’ money on major projects.

Red Sky Cinemas proposed installing a community art house cinema in the upstairs section of the Masonic Hall, the Australian Radio Museum said it “would take care of the hall” if allowed to display a collection of radios in a permanent museum and the Mordialloc College Alumni Association proposed an archival museum devoted to the school.

Council has decided to negotiate with Sandringham-based Kids Like Us Community Youth Hub over a

youth centre aimed at supporting young people “with emotional social learning challenges”.

The group has offered to contribute up to $700,000 to internal renovations at the hall if an acceptable sub-lease is negotiated with council.

Cr Geoff Gledhill welcomed the interest by Kids Like Us and said he hoped council officers could also keep speaking to other community groups since the non-commercial Kids Like Us may use the full building premises.

“We think there’s certainly the possibility there can be a combined usage of this area,” he said.

“We’re not sure if one organisation will take up the whole facility.

Cr Tamsin Bearsley noted a community petition is calling for youth mental health services organisation Headspace to be offered premises in Kingston so it may be a good fit for the hall.

Cr Ron Brownlees stressed the historic features of the Mordialloc Masonic Hall will be retained as part of any lease agreement with a tenant.

Council officers noted ratepayers will need to make a contribution to renovate and maintain the hall in partnership with Kids Like Us and other community groups that may ultimately lease space at the building that is “socially important to the Mordialloc community”.

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NEWS DESK Police patrol Social ends in chaos TEMPERS frayed after a retirement village social function, leading to a woman and a man allegedly both being punched in the face, 6pm, Thursday 2 March.

Witnesses told police an elderly man was looking in the windows, shaking his walking stick and taunting those inside at the Beach Rd, Parkdale, village.

When the event ended, two elderly women residents asked a male neighbour to walk them back to their units as they were worried about their safety.

The man who allegedly taunted those inside was joined by his female partner and one of the women and the male chaperone were allegedly punched.

The caretaker told police several residents had recorded the incidents on their phones.

Police will interview the two alleged assailants before any charges are laid.

Walk on the wild side POLICE feared a man and a woman found walking along Peninsula Link would be run down, Sunday 26 February.

They approached the couple near the Frankston-Dandenong Rd exit and found the man “uncooperative and argumentative”, 12.15am.

“He attempted to walk away,” Senior Sergeant Michael Lamb, of Frankston police, said.

“Police were concerned he would walk into traffic but he resisted and attempted to punch an officer. OC foam was used and the man was wrestled to the ground and arrested”.

The policeman suffered minor injuries. The man, 28, of Patterson Lakes, was charged with assaulting police and resisting arrest. He will be charged on summons to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court at a later date.

The woman was charged with hindering police and inciting others to resist police. She will receive an infringement notice.

Winston on way to triathlon nationals FRANKSTON High School student Winston Kenyon has been selected for the School Sport Australia Triathlon Championships which will be held at Penrith, New South Wales from 18-21 April.

Winston will be joining students from across the state in the School Sport Victoria State Team following a selection process which started in November last year.

With three events this season being SSV selection races, the competitor’s two best places were used to select a team of six athletes for the 12-13 years age group.

Winston trains locally at a variety of clubs, such as the Mornington Peninsula Triathlon Club, the Mornington Peninsula Athletics Club and Team Barefoot, as well as training independently four to seven days a week.

A keen surfer, competitive swimmer and strong cyclist, Winston chose to combine his talents and began participating in triathlons last year.

“I took part in my first competitive event about a year ago in Mordialloc and came seventh. Most of the competitors were a year older than me and that’s when I thought I might

be able to make the top three if I train for the season,” Kenyon said.

Before heading to New South Wales for the Championships, Winston will be competing in the final event of the ActiveTRI Series at Peter Scullin Reserve, Mordialloc on 19 March.

Finishing second twice throughout the series with one race remaining, Winston is hoping to go one better and come out on top.

“I knew that I had to improve my run back in November. Since then, I have been focusing on technique and it has gradually worked. I’m hoping it’s enough to make the difference in Mordialloc.”

Winston will be joined by several other local students with Tristan Price, Parkdale Secondary College, Jackson Streader and Molly Wallace, Peninsula Grammar competing in the 13-14 age group.

Oscar Riley, Peninsula Grammar, Sam Bunnage and Ebony Francis, Haileybury College have been selected in the 15-16 age group with James Sampson and Lachie Watson, Peninsula Grammar, participating in the 17-19 age group.

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Designs on playtime STUDENTS at Banyan Fields Primary School in Carrum Downs gained some valuable skills in design and development after playing a part in planning their new playground.

Carrum MP Sonya Kilkenny opened the play area on Friday and took the time to present leadership badges to some of the school’s highachieving students.

Assistant principal Karen Parkinson said the school was pleased to have a play area that included student input.

On the up: School captains Luka, Vaidehi, left, Ripley and Taison on new play equipment. Picture: Gary Sissons

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Artists left without studio space

By Fran Henke AFTER 31 years of tuition, demonstrations and exhibitions, McClelland Guild of Artists is being shown the door by its landlords – McClelland Gallery Trustees.

Gallery director John Cunningham met representatives of the artists’ guilds on Studio Park, Langwarrin in February to advise their time was up.

McClelland Gallery and Sculpture Park has been home since the 1970s to guilds of artists, lapidarists, spinners, weavers and woodturners, bringing thousands of students and practitioners of each discipline through the gallery gates.

The guilds are now looking at options to move or amalgamate with other societies. They occupy modest premises on Studio Park under five-year licences.

Artists guild president Richard Hall says his committee “is completely gutted by what has transpired – we will be out of business in a month”.

“Six-hundred odd members of four different guilds are looking for new homes because, an unfunded not for profit gallery is now looking for money making opportunities,” Mr Hall said.

It is understood that the gallery wants to use the guild’s renovated studio as an education centre because its own centre is not suitable.

While artists and lapidarists have been told their licences won’t be extended from June 2017, woodturners and weavers have been given an extra 12 months.

The founding trustees of the gallery introduced the concept of community studios in the grounds in the 1970s. Potters, painters, spinners and weavers settled into what shedding was available, followed by lapidarists and woodturners, who built studios.

With the support of five times Archibald Prize winner Sir William Dargie who was chairman of trustees in 1985, a grant from the arts ministry allowed painters to improve their shed. In 2005, in need of more room for workshops and storage,

Door closes: Barbara Warrington, wife of past McClelland Guild of Artists president Reg Warrington, installing her stained glass window in a recycled backdoor that became the guild’s new front door in 2005 at the McClelland Gallery and Sculpture Park.

with support from then gallery director Simon Ambrose, the artists’ guild raised $35,000 from government grants, benefactors and members to almost double the space.

It is these improved premises the gallery is seeking to take over, said Mr Hall.

The guild has been offering tuition in drawing, watercolour, acrylics and multi-media, as well as scholarships for the popular children’s classes for more than 35 years.

The location of McClelland Gallery on McClelland Drive, Langwarrin was the site of the bohemian Harry McClelland’s painting studio. His sister,

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The gallery opened in 1971. Harry's studio is still in the grounds.

“At the meeting [with Mr Cunningham] we discussed the symbiotic relationship between the gallery and our studio. Then he dropped the bombshell. They believe they have a legal right to ask us to leave and they are exercising that right”, Mr Hall said.

“Sadly, the reality is that with the time frame given, we cannot continue to run classes after this

term. Most activities will have to cease by May as we have to deliver vacant possession of the property.

“We are effectively out of business in a month if no suitable alternative is found. Our only chance in my opinion, is rather than having government or council looking at alternatives, they place enough funding with the gallery to force the continuation of what is currently there.”

Gallery director John Cunningham did not respond to questions by deadline.

• Fran Henke is a past president of McClelland Guild of Artists.

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Mr Hanton dies of an “internal complaint” Compiled by Cameron McCullough WE regret to have to record the death of Mr H B. Hanton, of “Ashburnham” Frankston. He has been in failing health for some 18 months past, and about 6 months ago went under an operation for an internal complaint, from which he never seemed to properly rally, but gradually sank and died peacefully on Monday morning last.

He wa engaged for many years in the fish mongering business, carrying on the business of two shops in Melbourne.

After retiring he resided for some time at Tooradin, and about 8 years ago purchased “Ashburnham” where he resided up to the time of his death.

He was a Past Master in the Masonic Lodge, in which order he took an active interest.

The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon the remains being interred in the Frankston Cemetery, the Rev E. McFarlane officiating at the grave.

A Masonic Service was also held conducted by Chaplain Captain Gates, of the Langwarrin Military Camp, which was most impressive.

A wife and grown up family are left to mourn their loss.

The funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr H. Gamble, of Frankston. *** MESSRS Alex. Scott and Co. will hold a special horse sale on Thursday next in the Tanti sale

yards, when they will offer for sale 60 horses and ponies, including draughts, medium, and light horses. *** THE monthly meeting of the Somerville Fruitgrowers’ Association will be held on Monday next at 9pm in the Mechanics’ Institute. Business– Addresses by Messrs G. Shepherd and G. Griffeth on cross fertilization re show grounds, and other. *** ON Sunday next Harvest Thanksgiving Services will be held in the Frankston Methodist Church. Rev E. Tonkin will preach in the morning and the Rev R. W. Thompson of Box Hill in the evening. Harvest Festival services will be celebrated at Somerville and Langwarrin. *** SHOPKEEPERS are reminded that they are required to register their shops on or before the 14th March in each year, under a penalty of £10 for default, be delivering to the Secretary for Labor, Melbourne, a properly filled in form with the prescribed fees. *** THIS afternoon the Somerville Red Cross Society will entertain about 150 returned sick and wounded soldiers. The Langwarrin Brass Band will be in attendance and enliven the proceedings with a program of excellent music. On Sunday the “Wattle Club” will entertain another batch of about 100 in the Frankston Park in the hospitable manner in which this Club has become noted for.

*** AN application came before the last meeting of the Frankston and Hastings Council for assistance towards defraying the preliminary expenses to establish a Technical School at Caulfield but as it was considered that spending the funds for such a purpose did not come within the scope of their powers, a “tarpaulin” muster was made, and 10s was speedily collected as a help in the direction needed. *** THE “Wattle” Club are entertainning a number of returned soldiers on Sunday afternoon in the Frankston Park. They are expected to arrive about 3 o’clock and will be accompanied by a Military Band, and given fine weather, the trip should be a bright and beneficial one for our tired and warstained heroes.

Donations of refreshments, fruit, nuts and lollies will be gratefully accepted from all who care to assist the soldiers in this way. *** LANGWARRIN Camp presented an animated and picturesque appearance on Sunday evening last when some of the principals of the J. C. Williamson Company produced the pantomime “The House that Jack Built” Crowds of visitors arrived from all parts of the district and the seating accommodation of the splendid hall was taxed to its utmost.

The soldiers thoroughly appreciated the efforts of the artists who entertained them.

The Company will be remembered for a long time to come as one of the best and brightest ever seen at the Camp. *** “Anxious” writes to inquire if there is any Government regulation as to the size of land required for a State School in the country.

The size of school sites is not fixed by regulations, but it is the desire of the Department that new school sites should be at least three acres in extent, so as to provide suitable play grounds, space for gardens and experimental plots, as well as room for a teacher’s residence should it be considered desirable at any time to erect one. *** THE cricket match which took place on Saturday last, Frankston v Lang warrin, Camp, in the Frankston Park, resulted in a win for the home team.

The Langwarrin Military Band played selections during the afternoon, and enlivened proceedings considerably.

Afternoon tea was provided by Mrs Box and her friends, which lent in no small measure, to the enjoyment of the afternoon. *** THE news received from the front with regard to Frankston boys is of a very depressing nature.

On Saturday Mr H. McComb received a cable from the Department that his son, Bert had been killed while in action in France. Private B McComb, who was 21 years of

age, has lived nearly all his life in Frankston, and for his particularly bright and cheerful disposition was a general favorite with everyone.

For three years prior to enlisting he was a student at Stott’s College, and vying for the profession of engineer for which he showed peculiar aptitude, and the head of the College stated that he was one of the finest students that ever passed through.

We sadly sympathise with the parents and family in their great loss.

The Defence Department also have sent word that Private Alan G. Young, has been severely wounded, and and sent to the Working Military Hospital, England, suffering from gunshot wound to the face, knee and foot.

Private Young, joined in August, 1914, and served in Gallipoli. After serving about 15 months he was invalided home, reaching Australia in November, 1915. After recuperating for several months he was again went to Broadmeadows where he met with a bad accident through a transport running over him for which he was detained in hospital, several months.

He finally got away for further second deployment October last, and was serving in France when he again was knocked over.

His friends are anxiously waiting future news of him. *** From the pages of the Mornington Standard, 10 March, 1917

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Rosebud resident regains freedom ROS Morton was in tears six months after she and her husband Stuart moved into their new two storey home in Rosebud. Yes, there were the amazing views of Port Phillip Bay and the sun setting slowly on the horizon. And yes, they were excited to be close to their son and his family in Mount Eliza and all the Peninsula had to offer after relocating from Mooroolbark (Edna Walling territory). But there was one major problem preventing Ros from enjoying any of it.

“I’d had a full hip replacement and was having problems rehabilitating. I was in this fabulous house and thinking what have we done? How am I ever going to navigate the stairs? I could barely drag myself up from ground level let alone carry shopping or washing from one floor to the other.

We were seriously considering another move.”

The Morton’s main living area is on the top floor of their Rosebud home - ideal for drinks on the deck and sighting ships in the distance, but not so great if you are physically challenged.

“I had to rely on Stuart to do all the lifting which was difficult because he was going through his own medical treatment at the time. We were in trouble. I felt trapped. I’ve always been active and involved in community life, but had no chance of connecting with anyone because I couldn’t get in and out of the house easily and the thought of moving again was more than either of us could bare.”

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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

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By Stuart McCullough IT just feels wrong. Although technically speaking I’m entitled, there’s something not quite right about the fact that I have them. I am (I suspect) not acting in accordance with community expectations. It’s a shame; I was so proud when I received them. Amidst the pomp and ceremony, I couldn’t contain my glee. But the harsh truth is, these days I couldn’t tie a sheepshank knot if my life depended on it. That’s why I’ve decided to return my Scouting merit badges.

It may seem unlikely now, but I was once a Scout. ‘Be Prepared’ was our motto. The key requirement of being a Scout was endurance. You had to be able to turn up to the Moorooduc Town Hall every Wednesday evening wearing shorts, regardless of the conditions.

There were nights where I begged my parents for a reprieve, wanting instead to stay home where it was warm to watch the latest installment of ‘The Fall Guy’ starring Lee Majors. These erstwhile pleas fell not on ears that weren’t deaf, just determinedly unsympathetic.

Later, as I stood at attention, the goose bumps on my legs were big enough to be seen from the moon.

There were merit badges for pretty much everything. From woodwork to physical fitness, I pursued them with an enthusiasm that was not so much unbridled as unhinged. Those badges that looked overly difficult, however, were quickly eliminated from consideration as I doggedly pursued the path of least resistance. Having selected the merit badge I wanted (cooking, personal cleanliness, Twentieth Century pre-

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revolutionary Russian Literature etc), I would then begin a relentless campaign of harassment directed at my father.

He’d be busy doing work around the yard (which always involved a mattock, the wheelbarrow, tatty nylon tracksuit pants and a ‘Wham!’ t-shirt he picked up on sale) when I’d beg for

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help.

Ultimately, my father would concede and agree to assess whatever it was I was supposed to be doing in order to earn my merit badge. I recall him timing me as I raced down the driveway to test my fitness. Most likely, I was wearing gumboots as I tore across the gravel

at a rate of knots. Other activities were less physical and more of a technical nature. It was here that my father’s patience was sorely tested.

I have never been very handy. My brother, however, was good with his hands and quickly progressed from Lego to knocking up a greenhouse during the course of an afternoon while I puzzled over how to get the lid off the super glue. Despite this, I would often attempt technically oriented scouting tasks. Without exception, these attempts were disastrous and would transform a pleasant Saturday afternoon into something far more excruciating for me, my father and everyone in a four-kilometer radius as my howled cries of anguish were hurled heavenwards. Ultimately, I would succeed or, at least, get within sniffing distance; enough for my father to declare that some base level of proficiency had been achieved.

The merit badges were awarded during the parade ceremony. The event bore little resemblance to the opening ceremony of the Moscow Olympics and mostly consisted of having your name called out before stepping forward to collect your merit badge. I doubt I have ever felt as proud as the day I was awarded the merit badges for short crust pastry and atomic fusion (beginner level). Once awarded, these bright little patches would then be sewn on to the sleeve of my shirt as a reminder to my peers of my general awesomeness. Within a short period of time I’d earned a slew of badges. Impatient when my mother claimed she had better things to do, I began sewing on my own badges; an act of intemperance

that somewhat ironically earned me another merit badge.

The most elusive merit badge for me involved knots. Knots were, and remain to this day, my nemesis. Whole evenings at Scouts would be dedicated to the art of the knot. We’d be handed two pieces of rope and spend the entire night trying to do something useful with them. I can still picture the troop leaders explaining how one end of the rope would be folded, tucked, tugged and tightened. They may as well have been speaking another language. But determined (k)not to let two bits of rope get the better of me, I practiced all kinds of ropey configurations – the granny knot, the reef knot, the sheet bend and (if I was feeling especially game) the double sheet bend. Perhaps the one I should have learned was the ‘Forget Me Knot’.

After what felt like several decades of practice I was assessed and duly awarded a merit badge. I then used my exceptional sewing skills to affix it to my shirt. But however monumental this achievement, it’s lost to me now.

The only knot I can tie is the one I use for my shoelaces and, even then, it’s a day-to-day proposition. I have failed to live up to the scouting motto of ‘Be Prepared’. My motto at this point is probably ‘Outsource Early and Often’.

So please, accept these merit badges along with a personal apology from me to Lord Baden-Powell. My Scouting achievements should now be considered expunged, stricken forever from the record. Dib, dib, dib; dob, dob, dob; blah, blah, blah; etcetera and so forth. stuart@stuartmccullough.com

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Going down: Mt Martha and Delacombe Park batted it out with Mt Martha dropping out of the District top four after the defeat. Picture: Rab Siddhi

Islanders avoid drop PROVINCIAL

By IT Gully LONG Island has avoided relegation to District grade after pulling off a memorable victory over Pines on Saturday in MPCA Provincial cricket.

The Islanders came into the final match of the season a game clear of the Ducs and its percentage was just a smidge better.

Whilst it was unlikely that Moorooduc would beat Mornington at Alexandra Park, the Islanders still needed to win to guarantee them of preventing relegation.

As it turned out, the Ducs thumped the Doggies, which made the Islanders’ win crucial.

At the other end of the table, Mt Eliza belted Somerville and stamped its authority on the top four, finishing in fourth place.

Baxter and Langwarrin both lost in their final games of the season and finished second and third respectively, while Peninsula Old Boys belted Crib Point to finish clear on top of the ladder.

Long Island won the toss against Pines and sent them into bat. The Piners scored 8/148 with Craig Entwhistle scoring 50 and Damien Lawrence 47.

Andrew Tweddle claimed 4/44 and Greg Lamb 3/34.

In reply, the Islanders were in some trouble at 2/11, however, Stuart Swift steadied things with 40, Tweddle hit 28 and Aaron Paxton got 32.

Long Island scored 6/150 with four overs to spare.

Peninsula Old Boys sent a very loud warning to the rest of the teams in the finals after belting Crib Point.

POB beat the Pies with 25 overs to spare and nine wickets in hand.

After rolling the Pies for 124 in 40

overs, Dylan O’Malley then put on one of his many clinics, smashing 13 fours and four sixes, scoring 96 of the first 116 runs scored. Wade Pelzer had the best seat in the house and was not out 26 as his side scored 1/125 in 15 overs.

Baxter will limp into the finals after losing its two final home and away matches to POB and Pearcedale on Saturday.

Winning the toss and batting first, Baxter made 5/184 after Daniel Warwick and Chris Brittain opened with 82 and 55 respectively.

However, 103 from Chris Dew opening the innings and 39 from Max Blackburn saw the Panthers score 6/189 in 37.1 overs.

Dale Irving and Chamika Sattambi snared two wickets each.

Despite losing its final two matches, Baxter would be very confident this weekend against Langwarrin, given

their domination over the Kangas for many seasons.

The Kangas could only scrounge 8/157 against Sorrento, which replied with 5/158 in 36 overs, thanks to an unbeaten 112 to skipper Bobby Wilson.

Matt Prosser top scored for Langwarrin with 43, while Mal Coutts again came to the rescue with an unbeaten 31.

There was no stopping Wilson though, who opened the innings and saw the first two wickets fall for 24.

Jedd Falck helped to stem the tide with 21. Travis Campbell was the pick of the Langy bowlers with 3/32 from 10 overs.

Mt Eliza made 180 against Somerville with Justin Grant top scoring with 65 before rolling the Eagles for 110 in the 30th over. Leigh Lowry top scored for the Eagles with 60. Grant was the man with the ball too, taking 3/17 from five while Shaun Knott and Lyle House

picked up two wickets each.

Ben Williams opened with 77 and Michael Whincup hit 52 to help Moorooduc to 6/202 against Mornington.

The Dogs were then rolled in embarrassing fashion for just 106 in 25 overs.

Brad McDonald top scored with 40 after picking up 4/52 with the ball.

In the Provincial Semi-Finals this weekend, POB will host Mt Eliza and Baxter will be home to Langwarrin.

Baxter and Langwarrin met in Round 2 and the game was washed-out. Baxter was all over the Kangas after scoring 254 and then had them 4/93 in reply after 50 overs.

Mt Eliza beat POB after scoring 263 in their round six match, the last game before Christmas. POB was then bowled out for 207.

Sharks grab finals place at death DISTRICT

By IT Gully FLINDERS has snatched the final place in the MPCA District top four after knocking over Heatherhill in the final home and away game of the season.

Mt Martha held onto fourth place going into the final round, while both Heatherhill and Flinders sat outside waiting to pounce.

The Reds couldn’t get the job done against Delacombe Park, giving the Hills and the Sharks the opportunity to grab the final spot.

It went down to the wire but the Sharks got there in the end with nine balls to spare.

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Heatherhill batted first at BA Cairns Reserve and didn’t get away to a great start, losing its first five wickets for 54 runs.

The tail had some wag however with Brett Maxwell scoring 48, Matt Meagher 40, Steven O’Donnell 23 and Zach Horsley 20, giving the Hills 8/178 off 40 overs – a very competitive total.

Flinders openers Tom Clements (76) and Andrew Power (33) got the home side away to a great start with an opening stand of 116, before Mitch Stansborough (30) and Shane Beggs (21) got them home with six wickets in hand.

Delacombe Park finished in second place on the ladder and in beat-

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ing Mt Martha on Saturday, booted them from the top four.

The Reds could only muster 119 in their 39.5 overs. Dean Blight, Andrew Stapleton and Ricky Ramsdale all took two wickets each.

In reply, the Parkers scored 8/121 with one over to spare, a returning Joel Malcolm top scoring with 49, while Rob Fisher hit 28.

Seaford made it two big scalps in as many weeks, this time beating Main Ridge, despite Shaun Foster scoring 100.

The Ridge won the toss and sent Seaford in. The Tigers made 220 with Chris Cleef top scoring with 67.

The Ridge looked to be coasting at 1/119 and again at 2/167, before los-

ing 7/18, including Foster for a ton and Holmes for 40.

Foster’s past five innings have been 142, 76, 70, 73, 35 and 100.

Red Hill did what was required to beat Rosebud.

The Buds batted first and made 9/119 in 40 overs. The Hillmen got there with three wickets in hand and one over to spare. Rheede Hopgood top scored with 45.

Fittingly, Rye and Boneo drew in their match at RJ Rowley Reserve.

Boneo won the toss and batted first, scoring 6/142 from its 40 overs.

With scores locked together with one ball remaining in the match, Cooper Morks was run out and the Demons were all out for 142.

Regardless of the result, Boneo finished on the bottom of the ladder and will be relegated to Sub District next season.

Baden Powell got the job done against Seaford Tigers, winning with plenty of overs to spare.

The Braves won the toss and sent the Tigers into bat, where they made 9/166 in 40 overs with Aaron Mountey top scoring with 68. The Braves then responded with 4/167 in 37 overs. Mountey was the best of the Tigers with the ball also, claiming 3/41.

This weekends’ semi-finals will see Red Hill host Flinders and Delacombe Park host Main Ridge.

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By IT Gully TOOTGAROOK will play Hastings for the second week in succession after comfortably booking its place in the MPCA Sub District finals on Saturday.

The Frogs needed to win its final match of the season against the ladder leaders to assure themselves a place in the finals.

The teams will meet again in the semifinal this Saturday and Sunday, while in the other semi-final, Ballam Park and Frankston YCW will go head-to-head.

Whilst Hastings would have liked to have won its last home and away game,

the prize for a win was much, much bigger for the home side.

Tootgarook won the toss and batted first and it was Travis French, who did the damage, scoring 99 opening the innings to help his side to a defendable total of 7/167 after 40 overs.

It was the second time this season that French had scored in the 90s, unfortunately for him falling short of the magical three figures.

Todd Harnett (27) and Matt Whelan (24) played their part in the win.

Luke Hewitt was the pick of the Hastings bowlers with 3/28 off 10 overs, while Isuru Dias snared 2/43 from his 10.

The Hastings top order all got starts but when Robbie Hearn was gone for 21 with the score on 44, a collapse sent the visitors on the back foot. Jake Hewitt went 10 runs later for a duck and with the score still on 54, Nathan Hunt was sent packing for 24.

Mitch Floy (29) and Luke Hewitt (27) got things back on track and took the score to 3/92, however, they quickly lost 4/24 and the Frogs were home.

Zac Stephenson was the pick of the Tootgarook bowlers with 3/26 off nine overs, Whelan picked-up 3/26 off 7.5 overs and Paul Stephenson took 3/38 from 10. The Blues were all out for 140, 28 runs shy of the target.

Dromana finished the season on a high, beating Carrum. The Hoppers batted first and made 7/184 with Jedd Savage scoring 44, Mark Whitehead 34, Andrew Thomposn 33 and Zac Klan 32.

Cory Foster and Brett Moulton pickedup two wickets each for the Lions.

In reply, the Lions were in the hunt early at 1/70, however, losing 6/17, destroyed any chance of winning.

Zach Dent top scored with 31. Adam Ciavarella snared 4/46 from 10 overs while Jye Voelkl picked up 4/28, giving him 38 wickets for the season.

Ballam Park hasn’t had the ideal preparation going into a finals series, losing its final two games of the season.

On Saturday, the Knights handed Skye their first win of the season. After batting first and making just 6/124.

Skye responded with 8/127 with an over to spare. David Roach top scored for the Knights with 37 and Zac Pedderson opened with 27. Once again, David Cross (0) and Stuart Plunkett (12) contributed little with the bat and the rest of the team failed to respond.

Only a team performance will see the Knights get themselves into a Sub District Grand Final.

Balnarring finished the season with a win, thrashing Carrum Downs.

The Cougars were rolled for 119 before the Saints scored 5/127 in 20 overs.

Bad break for O’Donnell, melee mars tie SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie A BROKEN leg, a 9-0 thrashing, send-offs and melees involving players, both benches, coaches and spectators – the 2017 FFA Cup had it all last weekend.

Rosebud Heart veteran Simon O’Donnell suffered a broken fibia and tibia of his right leg during Saturday’s 3-1 win over Dandenong Warriors at Knox Regional Centre.

“That’s my career over. I don’t want my son ever seeing that again and will just focus on my weekends with him,” said O’Donnell on Sunday awaiting surgery at Knox Private Hospital.

Heart was 2-0 up after 11 minutes thanks to a sizzling strike by Blake Hicks and a low volley from Daniel Hodge.

O’Donnell’s injury came in the 26th minute and he was stretchered off.

“Some of the players were really shaken up by the incident and we lost our way a bit,” said Heart gaffer Scott Morrison.

A behind-the-play incident in the 35th minute resulted in a send-off for Warriors’ Warnyang Pouch and in the 75th minute teammate Hadiy Muradi also received his marching orders after allegedly calling an assistant referee a faggot.

A Zac Karolidis free-kick in the 80th minute made it 3-0 and the Warriors’ consolation goal in the 89th minute was scored by Joshua Topping.

The cup double header at Centenary Park on Saturday opened in expected fashion as Skye United walked all over Ballarat visitor Forest Rangers.

However it ended in uproar after a fiery clash between home team Peninsula Strikers and visitors Brimbank Stallions that saw three players red carded amid ugly scenes on an off the pitch and as the teams went to the dressing rooms at game’s end.

Forest Rangers went into this round two clash after forfeits in the cup’s qualifying rounds and without a reserve goalkeeper and just one player on the substitutes’ bench.

“These are all the players we could get to come down here but we don’t believe in forfeits and I think every club that forfeits should be fined,” said Rangers coach Sam Muscat.

It took three goals in five minutes of the first half to settle the issue.

Rangers’ goalkeeper Daniel Cook was dreadful in the air and decidedly uneasy with the ball at his feet – a sure recipe for disaster.

Yet Cook stopped Skye on numerous occasions and was one of his

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Red card: Strikers’ star Aziz Bayeh was one of three players sent off during a fiery cup tie. Picture: Dion Stallbaum

side’s best players albeit that he was helped by finishing that bordered on slapstick comedy.

Skye’s first half barrage was started

by John Andrinopoulos scoring from close range after Cook flapped at a Mark O’Connor free kick in the 24th minute.

A minute later a cheeky O’Connor stepover sent Wumjock Jock through and despite getting a hand to Jock’s shot Cook couldn’t take enough momentum off the ball.

In the 29th minute Khor Gatluak nutmegged an opponent on the right then squared to Jock who made it 3-0.

Jason Nowakowski was at the back post following a Gatluak cross from the right and slotted the ball past Cook to make it 4-0 in the 41st minute.

A fine interpassing movement right on half-time ended with Cook parrying O’Connor’s shot and presenting Nick Theodore with a tap-in for No 5.

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O’Connor’s far post header in the 62nd minute made it 6-0, Jock notched his hat-trick in the 67th minute, Cook miskicked to Theodore who steadied then curled a low shot past the stranded keeper in the 69th minute and Marcus Collier finally got on the scoresheet late in the game.

The marketing catchcry “the magic of the cup” took on a new meaning when Strikers and Stallions locked horns in the second cup tie at Centenary Park.

Brimbank keeper Alex Capias kept his side in the contest early denying Alex Hopson and Aziz Bayeh and getting a finger tip to a low Grant Davies shot that struck the far upright.

Brimbank’s best chance fell to Riccardo Ventaglio in the 16th minute but his lob sailed over the bar and the visitors went closer in the 28th minute after Strikers failed to clear a corner and a header clipped the crossbar

before going over.

A good interpassing move and superb finish broke the deadlock in the 34th minute.

Tom Hawkins on the left played the ball inside to Bayeh who played in Davies wide on the right and from a tight angle he struck the ball across Capias and inside the far post to make it 1-0.

Swiss import Raphael Stultz made a poor decision in the 40th minute sliding in from behind to tackle an opponent and received his second caution and an automatic red card.

Stultz handed the captain’s armband to livewire English midfielder Danny Brooks and the 10 men increased their lead in the final minute of the half when Hopson played in Bayeh who beat one defender then slotted the ball past the helpless Capias to make it 2-0.

Strikers re-arranged their personnel at half-time bringing on Trevor Johnston and Conor Keely with both

players slotting in to the defensive formation.

Strikers defended superbly in the second stanza and the Stallions became increasingly frustrated.

A melee erupted on the pitch and soon spilled over into the Strikers’ technical area and even saw spectators jumping the fence and becoming involved.

Not long after being substituted in the 60th minute Ventaglio became embroiled in a slanging match with the Strikers’ bench and had to be restrained by teammates and coaching staff after charging into Strikers’ technical area.

Spotfires erupted throughout the remainder of the contest and came to a head in the dying moments after a midair double-footed tackle on Bayeh by Stallions substitute Hayden Formosa.

The referee sent off Formosa for violent conduct but when he also sent off Bayeh the Strikers’ bench was up in arms at the decision.

The ill feeling lingered at game’s end with players having to be separated as they slowly made their way off the pitch.

Seaford United beat Frankston Pines 4-2 in their cup clash at Monterey Reserve on Saturday.

Seaford’s scorers were Daniel Walsh (32nd and 38th minutes), Dylan Waugh (45th) and Nick Ormond (85th) while Pines’ goals came from Ben Millward (4th) and Munib Mohamed (45th).

Pines went into the contest without star imports Christopher L’Enclume and Cedric Permal who are waiting for clearances from Mauritius.

“Three of Seaford’s goals came from crosses that we couldn’t handle which was poor on our part but they deserved their victory,” said Pines’ boss Billy Rae. Meanwhile Somerville Eagles have appointed Neil Herd as senior coach while Baxter has pulled off a major coup with the signing of attacking midfielder Jack Gallagher from Kingston City.

However Baxter star Liam Kilner is out for three months with a bulging disc in his lower back.

Baxter takes on Healesville at Baxter Park at 2pm on Saturday and 30-yearold former Clifton Hill midfielder Liam Tinsley will line-up for Roy Kilner’s side.

Mornington, Langwarrin and Casey Comets enter the round three FFA Cup draw which takes place today (Monday) at FFV headquarters.

Preseason friendly results: Casey Comets 2 Doveton 0, Mornington 5 Westgate 2, Baxter 1 Ashburton 3, Somerville Eagles 1 Berwick Churches 4.

ROSEBUD KITE FESTIVAL 2017 Rosebud Festival Program 2017 MAIN STAGE: 10.45AM – 5PM 10.45am

Bridget A

11.20am

Maddison Bailey

12.10am

Headmasters Apprentices

2.00pm

SugaTree

3.00pm

Maxon

4.00pm

Luck-Louise

CIRCUS TENT:

12.30pm -The Funky Monkeys Circus Duo 2.00pm - Global Myths Storytelling 4.00pm - Kazzam Magic Show Enjoy circus play in between these shows

ROVING ENTERTAINMENT: 12pm – 1pm - Stiltwalkers

12pm and 4pm - Tubby The Robot 12pm – 3pm - Captain Chippy 11am – 4pm - MC Frederico Boogie

FAMILY FUN EVENT:

SUNDAY 12TH MARCH KITE FLYING:

Maxis, Inflatables, Deltas, Diamond and Sport kites will be on display. Bring along your own kite and fly alongside the masters in our family kite flying area.

FREE ENTERTAINMENT Free live entertainment across two stages: the Main Stage with local acts and the Circus Tent with kids storytelling, puppet shows and circus skills. Wildlife show, Tubby the Robot, Chippy the Pirate, Stiltwalkers, Scouting Victoria’s rope bridge, Channel Nine’s photo booth and spring free trampolining.

FOOD TRUCKS, WORKSHOPS, RIDES, ANIMAL FARM & MINI GOLF: Sample one of many tasty food trucks and stalls including a South American BBQ, fried calamari, pulled pork rolls, Paleo food and more. Enjoy kite making, carnival rides, animal farm, mini golf and festival face paint. There’s options galore!

The Rosebud Kite Festival is presented by:

More Information: Your gold coin donation is appreciated on entry.

Festival program and ‘Love out Loud’ bottled water available. Do bring: beachwear, chair or picnic blanket and please remember; inflatable kite flying is weather dependent i.e. only when the wind blows!

Location: Rosebud Foreshore, Jetty Rd., Rosebud. www.rosebudkitefestival.com.au or 0403 889 559.

Find us on facebook at: https://www.facebook. com/RosebudKiteFestival

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