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EVA, left, and Tammy played the saxophone at the 38th Summer Music School program hosted at Frankston South’s Mt Erin College last week. The week-long program on 9-13 January aimed to provide those aged five-18 with an “enjoyable and rewarding” musical experience. See story Page 7. Picture: Gary Sissons

Some drivers not so wise Stephen Taylor steve@baysidenews.com.au THERE was little rest for many police highway patrol officers over the festive season. Victoria Police’s 24-day Operation Roadwise blitz over the Christmas and new year period nabbed 21 drink drivers in the Frankston area amid a total of

225 detected driving offences. No Frankston area drivers were found to be drug-affected in the roadside blitz. Police said the operation aimed to “take dangerous, impaired and irresponsible drivers off our roads”. The operation from 15 December-7 January targeted motorists drink driving, speeding and driving while unlicensed.

There were 26 disqualified and 36 unlicensed drivers caught in the dragnet in Frankston and 46 vehicles were unregistered. Eight cars were impounded and nine people were fined for using a mobile phone while driving. Police advised there were 1045 offences across the Mornington Peninsula region over the same period in-

cluding a total of 59 drivers found to be under the influence of illicit drugs while driving. Drink drivers continue to flout the law on the peninsula with 39 caught by cops. A high 141 vehicles were found to be unregistered and 365 drivers received tickets for speeding offences compared to 29 in Frankston.

Last year, 237 people lost their lives on the state’s roads, with the main factors being speeding and impaired driving caused by alcohol, drugs and fatigue. Roads Minister Luke Donnellan said the state government would spend more than $1 billion on safer roads as part of the Towards Zero road safety strategy.

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Emergency response: Firefighters watch on as a water bomber helicopter tackles the bushfire blaze at Carrum Downs last weekend. Picture: Gary Sissons

Thanks for blaze help EMERGENCY services responders have been thanked for their quick response to a blaze in Carrum Downs that forced residents from Darnley Drive and August Court on Saturday 6 January. Police arrested a 15-year-old girl in relation to the fire that began in Blue Wren Rise at about 3pm as temperatures soared beyond 40 degrees Celsius on a total fire ban day (“Bush blaze scare”, The Times 8/1/18). A community meeting was held at Frankston North Community Centre in the wake of the blaze on Wednesday evening (10 January). Frankston mayor Cr Hampton thanked Country Fire Authority firefighters, council officers, Victoria Police officers, Red Cross responders, AWARE Wildlife Rescue volunteers and Victorian Council of Churches Emergency Ministry volunteers after Wednesday’s meeting. “The meeting highlighted to residents that during an emergency, VicEmergency is respon-

sible for providing the most up-to-date information from the relevant response agency, including safe evacuation locations,” Cr Hampton said in a statement. “I encourage everyone to download the VicEmergency app for smartphone or tablet, and set up watch-zones to receive warnings in the event of a nearby emergency. “For your own safety, you should prepare a home emergency plan and seek out information on high-risk emergency days. Emergencies can start quickly and can become a threat within minutes so do not rely on an official warning to leave.” A Darnley Drive house was badly damaged by the fire. No-one was injured and firefighters managed to bring the blaze under control by about 9pm on the Saturday evening. The 15-year-old girl charged by police with intentionally causing a bushfire was bailed to appear at a children’s court at a later date.

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Emily braves the waters to find the cross Stephen Taylor steve@baysidenews.com.au THE way is open for girls to take part in the Blessing of the Waters in future after a girl pipped the boys for the Rye prize for the first time at this year's Rye event. Emily Paxevanos, 16, of Whittlesea, was the only female in the usually male-dominated event when Red Hill Greek Orthodox priest Eleftherios Tatsis threw the wooden cross into the water, Saturday 6 January. Legend says good fortune will favour the winner of the annual event attracting thousands of competitors to the pier in anticipation. Frankie Ferraro, of Lysterfield, won the race for the crucifix at Frankston pier on the same day. He was among more than 1000 hopefuls eagerly waiting as Bishop of Miletoupolis Jakob Jakovos hurled the icon into the water to start the annual challenge. Among those watching were Police Assistant Commissioner Rob Hill and Inspector Rob Clarke, as well as Frankston mayor Cr Colin Hampton. After his win, Mr Ferraro was invited to dine with the bishop, mayor and dignitaries. Emily received a $600 gold cross and chain and $200 cash from Father Tatsis for her efforts. Emily had earlier asked Bishop Tatsis for his permission to break with tradition and enter the race against the boys. Her father, Rob, was right behind her in her quest which received a favourable re-

Diving into new year: Emily Paxevanos’s achievemen at Rye, left, is acknowledged by Red Hill Greek Orthodox priest Eleftherios Tatsis while, above, Frankie Ferraro raises his arm in triumph at the annual Blessing of the Waters at Frankston. Rye Picture: Kostas Deves, Frankston picture: K Deves

sponse. “He said, ‘Why not, it’s the Blessing of the Sea’,” Mr Paxevanos said. Father Tatsis was thrilled to confirm that Emily was the first female

to retrieve the cross in his 51 years as a priest – and possibly the first in Australia. “Our congratulations to dear Emily,” he said. “Her achievement in retrieving the cross also

helps dispel the oft-levelled charge the Orthodox Church is misogynistic in character.” Father Tatsis said she was “very polite and respectful”.

“She kissed the cross and gave it to the boys,” he said. “We live in a wonderful society and must treat everyone equally and that is why we welcome girls to enter.”

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Working the stage to make a living… JIMMY Barnes holds the stage and the attention of thousands of fans during Sunday weekw’s Under the Southern Stars concert on the foreshore at Hastings. Following the hottest day in years, the afternoon-into-night concert saw performers and the crowd able to relax and enjoy the show which also featured Ritchie Sambora and Orianthi, Diesel, Richard Clapton, Ash Grunwald and Dallas Crane. Pictures: Gary Sissons

STATE opposition leader Matthew Guy will visit the Frankston region on Friday as guest speaker at a business lunch organised by the advocacy group Committee for Greater Frankston. He will be the first state political leader to address the committee during this state election year, with Labor Premier Daniel Andrews scheduled to address a committee event in May, ahead of what is expected to be a hard-fought election campaign. The Frankston electorate is again expected to attract attention from the two major parties as one of four marginal seats in the southeast – Frankston, Carrum, Mordialloc and Bentleigh – that could decide who forms government after election day on 24 November. Mr Guy, also Liberal Party leader in Victoria, said he would outline how a Coalition government would work with the Frankston community to create more jobs, strengthen the economy, and mobilise infrastructure investment in the Greater Frankston region. The opposition leader is the third Liberal to address a committee function, following small business spokesman Neale Burgess last May and former premier Jeff Kennett in September. Labor government MPs speaking at committee functions have included state treasurer Tim Pallas (who launched the committee last February), Transport Minister Jacinta Allan and Carrum MP Sonya Kilkenny. “We invite speakers from all political parties to visit Frankston and openly discuss issues that will help advance our region,” Committee for Greater Frankston CEO Ginevra Hosking said. “Speakers at our events are often high-profile members from the two major parties.” Details of the lunch and other activities are on the committee’s website at c4gf.com.au online.

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driver. Detective Acting Sergeant Gavin Hiku, of Frankston CIU, said the pair was “not believed to be involved in the initial burglary and theft but are considered witnesses”. Anyone with information is urged to call Detective Hiku, 9784 5552.

A TEENAGE girl waiting for her mother to pay for petrol at a Seaford service station was traumatised when a man allegedly jumped in and attempted to hijack their car, Thursday 4 January. Detective Senior Constable Marty O’Brien, of Frankston CIU, said the 16-year-old briefly struggled with the Frankston North man, 23, when he attempted to start their Ford Cougar car about 10.20pm. The quick-thinking teen managed to grab the keys and run inside the Nepean Highway service station shop where her mother called police. The man was remanded to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 17 January charged with attempted carjacking.

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PROTECTIVE service officers who found a camera at Frankston railway station on New Year’s Day have a clue as to its owner: a selfie. The expensive-looking camera was left on a bench on Young St, near the corner of Wells St. Police are keen to reunite it with its owner and ask the owner, or anyone who knows him, to call Frankston police, 9784 5555.

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HELPFUL bystanders helped detain a man after a botched alleged armed robbery and scuffle outside a Seaford bank’s ATM, 5.10pm, Tuesday 9 January. Prior to the incident a 69-year-old man withdrew money and walked back to his car in the car park, off Hartnett Drive. Behind him in the ATM queue, the alleged thief, 30, of Endeavour Hills, attempted to withdraw money from the machine but discovered there was none left in his account. He then allegedly took a jack from his car and accosted the older man, demanding he hand over his money. When the Seaford man refused, the accused allegedly began pummelling the car with the jack, causing extensive damage to the roof and door panels and smashing the driver’s side window. The victim forced his way out and struggled with the man, taking him to the ground, when bystanders intervened and held him until police arrived. The man appeared at the Melbourne County Court on Wednesday 10 January charged with attempted armed robbery, criminal damage, assault, and committing an indictable offence while on bail. He was further remanded to a date to be fixed.

A FRANKSTON South man has been charged with drug trafficking after a 21-year-old Langwarrin woman overdosed and died at a party in Carrum Downs on New Year’s Day. Detective Senior Constable Alex MetaxasBelt, of Frankston CIU, said the 19-year-old was arrested and charged with trafficking ecstasy. A quantity of the drug was allegedly found at his home. The man was remanded to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court, Wednesday 24 January.

Detectives seek answers FRANKSTON detectives are investigating a residential burglary and theft from a car in Seaford on Christmas Eve. They would like to talk to a man wearing a hi-vis top who may have used stolen credit cards to buy goods at a nearby service station. After the thefts, he was driven away in a purple Ford Falcon. Detectives would also like to talk to a teenager who was a passenger in the car, as well as the

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Thieves steal from tradies’ utes TRADIES’ tools are a target for thieves in the Carrum Downs/Skye area. Nail guns, saws, drills and other valuable power tools were stolen in a spate of thefts over the Saturday to Monday, 6-8 Janury. Detective Acting Sergeant Gavin Hiku, of Frankston CIU, said ute canopies were being forced open and side windows smashed by the thieves, who then sell the items on social media trading sites. Areas recently raided are bordered by Ballarto, Hall, Potts and McCormicks roads and Greenwood Drive. “Tradies should be vigilant and ensure that they lock valuables securely and record their names or licence numbers on them,” Detective Hiku said. “They should leave nothing of value in their utes.”

Appeal for witnesses THE FAMILY of a 16-year-old who died in an incident at the Frankston City Motorcycle Track are asking any witnesses to the death of Sebastian D’Imperio to contact police. The teenager died after an accident last month at the Seaford track at about 1pm on Saturday 16 December. The family is urging anyone who was at the motorcycle track at the time to call Sue Russell at Somerville Police Station on 5970 7800. The Times apologises for an error in last week’s article (“Death at motorcycle park”, 8/1/18) that reported it was understood the fatal incident involved one motorbike. This has yet to be determined and the fatality will be subject to a Coroner’s report.

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Young talent takes a bow

Art that stands out on a wall DUTCH born John Vanderwerf, above, arrived in Australia with his family in 1953 and has lived in Mt Evelyn for most of his life. He has worked as a visual merchandiser since he was 18, managing his own business for the past 28 years, including designing and building Christmas sets and exhibitions in major shopping centres and at trade fairs. Vanderwerf says he has experimented with painting as a hobby throughout his working life. In 2002 he began water colour lessons. Since then he has exhibited and sold some of his artwork in various art exhibitions including an exhibition at Lady Hawke Cafe in Mt Dandenong, being the artist of the month, and through the Sherbrooke Art Society Gallery, of which he is a member In both 2008 and 2009 Vanderwerf won awards in the Lilydale Show including Best Exhibit and First Prize. “He has a strong desire for experimenting with

a variety of mediums where his natural inclination aims for something novel and new, and the use of synthetic materials which form some of his contemporary artwork giving a three dimensional perspective,” art show organiser John Renowden said. In 2011 Vanderwerf started making sculptures from aluminium composite. Using this hard wearing and non-fading material (often seen on the outside of buildings as coloured panels or used for business signs) he has been able to transform the panels by cutting and bending the material manually into sculptures suitable for wall hangings, table centre pieces and garden ornaments. A range of Vanderwerf’s work will be on display and for sale at the Mornington Art Show held at the Peninsula Community theatre, corner of Nepean Highway and Wilson’s Rd Mornington from the opening night Thursday 18 January to Australia Day, 26 January.

STUDENTS from year 10 to VCE have again entered works in the annual Mornington Art Show. This includes award-winning photography by Toorak College, Mt Eliza, students. Toorak student Grace Dymond will display her stained glass windows. Students from Balcombe Grammar, Mt Martha, are exhibiting art work from a range of genre, including pencil portraits and a backlit abstracts. Mornington Secondary College students are also showing their photographic skills as well as some portraits which have won awards.

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Golf and so much more at Safety Beach Country Club SAFETY Beach Country Club/Golf Club is nestled in a valley surrounded by Arthurs Seat and Mt Martha, on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula. This flat 18 hole golf course, meanders around lakes that are dotted around the Golf Course. The club house, which overlooks the course, is a great place to relax and have a drink after the game. The club house is also available for private functions and weddings. Golf is a leisurely game that keeps you fit and healthy, as well as socializing with like minded friends. Our resident golf professional – Shane Johnson, is on hand to give individual lessons. Ladies clinics commence in late February, for ladies who are wanting to play golf but need guidance. Kids clinics commence in March. The Safety Beach Country Club also have an 18 hole mini golf course, a wonderful game for both kids and adults alike. Tennis courts

are available for a game of tennis, with tennis lessons available on request. To complete the package, a swimming pool is on the estate for the hot summer days. The Safety Beach Golf Club are conducting a “Mixed Ambrose” on Sunday 11th March 2018. The entry fee is $40 per person or $160 for a team of four, which includes a BBQ on completion of the round. Entries close 1st March 2018. For further enquiries phone Shane Johnson – 0409 509 315 – sjohnsongolf@bigpond.com. Safety Beach Country Club/Golf Club 10 Country Club Drive Safety Beach 3936 5981 0100 – Pro Shop – Shane Johnson 5981 0120 – Office – Debbie Hedges admin@safetybeachcountryclub.com.au www.safetybeachcountryclub.com.au

In tune: Eva, Anna, Grace, Michael, Abraham, Grace and Tammy at Mt Erin College’s music school. Pictures: Gary Sissons

With a song in their heart MORE than 140 students took part in the Peninsula Youth Music Society’s 38th Summer Music School at Mt Erin College in Frankston South last week. They enjoyed making music with their new friends, with some having just begun exploring sounds and creating music. Others expanded their skills in improvisation or tried out instruments that best suited their talents. The week-long program on 9-13 January aimed to provide those aged five-18 with an “enjoyable and rewarding” musical experience. Organiser Nora Morrisroe said activities ranged from Rhythm ‘n’ Beat, Movement and Dance, Try an Instrument, Sing a Song and Percussive Beat for students with limited experience.

Concert Band and De Bruin Stage Band was an option for woodwind, brass and percussion students. Birrell String Orchestra was for young string players; Margaret Conyers String Orchestra was for older string players, and Monica Royal Vocal Theatre Style Group was for those interested in singing songs from musicals. Their efforts culminated in a concert on Friday night (12 January) at Frankston Art Centre attended by parents and friends. It highlighted the skills of the students through percussion ensembles, string orchestra, dance, music theatre, concert band and stage bands. See peninsulayouthmusicsociety.org.au or call 9789 3686 or 5975 8841 for information about the Peninsula Youth Music Society.

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River edge danger sign Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au A NEW Year’s Day near tragedy has highlighted the need to play safe around and in water off bayside beaches in the hot summer weeks ahead. A boy and a girl playing by rocks near the mouth of Patterson River were swept into the river at about 7pm on 1 January. An adult family member reached the boy but the five-year-old girl was carried out to sea by the river current. Three men responded to cries for help and managed to rescue the girl. Carrum Surf Life Saving Club is again urging people not to swim near Patterson River. Club president Ben Rooks says beachgoers should always swim between the flags so lifesavers on duty can see them if they get into strife. Lifesavers patrolled Carrum beach

from 10am until 8pm on the hottest day of this summer so far on Saturday (5 January) and rescued four people in two incidents. When the cool change swept through the area some swimmers were caught in a rip into Patterson River. “Two 18-year-old men ended up in the channel of the Patterson River and were rescued just after 6pm,” he said. A 12-year-old boy was plucked out of the water at about 7.20pm on the Saturday near the river mouth and a 16-yearold girl was rescued in the area at about 7.45pm. “It’s a notorious spot and there have been drownings there in previous decades,” Mr Rooks said. “The population is growing and little Carrum beach is really quite dangerous. “People need to know about the danger there and swim outside the life saving club.” Life Saving Victoria advised there

were 74 rescues by lifesavers across the state on Saturday as the temperature across Melbourne and its suburbs soared to 42 degrees celsius before the cool change. LSV lifesaving operations manager Greg Scott said it was a busy weekend for Victorian lifesavers. There have been 11 drowning deaths across the state since the start of summer, the highest number in more than a decade. “Sadly, there were two lives lost to drowning at Victorian beaches on Saturday, with incidents at Altona and Williamstown, as well as a number of non-fatal incidents across the state,” Mr Scott said. “These incidents are a tragic reminder of the inherent dangers of our beaches and all waterways, including bay beaches, rivers, lakes and creeks.”

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By Louise Clifton-Evans RAINBOWS and light are the themes of an exhibition by Su Fishpool and Leoni Jenkin at Frankston Art Centre’s Cube 37. Su, a painter for many years, has taught art at the Peninsula Art Society for two decades and is exhibiting 15 works in mixed media on canvas and paper. Leoni, who has had a lifelong love of photography and worked in digital media, has 22 photo works on display. The two women have called the exhibition “Chasing Rainbows - Catching the Light” which will feature at the gallery until February 17. Su said her work was about the way colours filtered through the emotions. “Rainbows are a gift and colour is a gift,” she said. “If people are open to the colours around them it can be a very healing process. “Some of my work is vision filtered from a landscape base.” Su said her paintings were about the essence of what was felt. “The colours are not based totally on nature’s colours but they are an expression of a feeling,” she said. “My work is classically based and heavily worked with layers of colour to bring out the intensity of the mood.” Leonie said her photos reflected catching the light. “My photography involves waiting for those moments when light illuminates the essence of a subject,” she said. “I am interested in capturing the feelings that emanate from that moment.” Leonie said photography provided an opportunity to immerse herself in the natural environ-

ment. “Essentially I am trying to capture the feeling of the wind in my hair, sun on my back, the sound of the surf pounding and the smell of the sea,” she said. “Sometimes fusing multiple images across time and place creates a synergy that better evokes the essence of an experience or more fully expresses the sensations of being there. “Photography forces you to slow down and for me it is akin to a form of meditation.” For information on art classes phone Su on 5971 2609 and email Leoni on info@leonijenkin.com.au.

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Log lady carves art WOMEN and chainsaws are not usually mentioned in the same sentence – except when the woman is chainsaw artist Angie Polglaze. The Hastings resident carves timber into eye-catching shapes and has won more awards than any other female carver in the world. Her skills have earned her a Service to the Arts Award from the United Chainsaw Carvers Guild in 2011 for her “encouragement and inspiration to women carvers everywhere”. Their challenge is to carve sculptures from a single piece of wood. This year’s theme is The Garden. “Chainsaw carving is mindboggling,” said Ms Polglaze, who draws her inspiration “from life” and learned her craft mainly from watching fellow competitors. The arts honours graduate’s 22 years as a wood carver included a decade “living out of a suitcase” while travelling the world. Times have changed: “Five years ago I got a house and a mortgage, two dogs and a cat, and decided not to travel so much. I’ve got critters who count on me.” Ms Polglaze loves giving renewed life to cypress pine which is her favoured material as it “doesn’t split, holds together and paints well”. “I find the events exciting. Coming from an arty background I use a lot of colour – that’s my trademark.” This week Ms Polglaze competes in the annual Australian Chainsaw Carving Competition at the SkyHigh Observatory, Mt Dandenong, 16-21 January. Her nine opponents include Canadian Marina Cole and men from the US and Japan. Stephen Taylor

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ELVIS is on the way to Frankston in the form of Ben Portsmouth, officially crowned the king of The King tribute singers by Elvis Presley Enterprises six years ago. Portsmouth, from Berkshire in the UK, shook up the world of Elvis performers by being the first non-American to take out the Ultimate Elvis crown in Memphis in 2012. The singer’s success in the contest led to an appearance on The Late Show with David Letterman to perform An American Trilogy. “It was an incredible opportunity to do that on such a big show,” Portsmouth told The Times. He is bringing his Taking Care of Elvis show to Frankston Arts Centre on Thursday 25 January. The singer was honoured to win the Ultimate Elvis accolade despite hailing from Old Blighty. “Obviously Elvis is an American icon but I think as long as you do a half-decent respectful job the fans like you.” The Taking Care of Elvis show takes the audience on the journey through The King’s career from starting out in the 1950s at Sun Studios through major life events including Elvis joining the US Army, his mother dying and meeting wife Priscilla Presley. The two-hour-plus show also features songs from the Elvis-starring movies, the ‘68 Comeback Special and his 1970s live concerts in Las Vegas. “My favourite era is the 70s,” Portsmouth said. “I think the music was better, his voice had matured and it was really just the climax of his career.” The Berkshire lad has been hitting the road as Elvis for the past decade and says his father’s love for his music sparked initial interest in The King. “My dad listened to Elvis when I was a child in the car. There was a guitar in the house, and

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100 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK...

Fire warning issued across nation Compiled by Brodie Cowburn AN OFFICIAL WARNING. With the dry weather and high winds serious losses through fire have occurred in several country districts of Victoria. A warning notice against careless use of fire was circulated by the Lands department in November last and the Minister of Lands is again publishing this warning and appealing to all persons to exercise the utmost care. *** PRIVATES Jerry O’Neill and Slocombe have been invalided home to Australia, after a long time on active service. *** FREDERICK Albert Gould, youngest son of Mr and Mrs T. M. Gould, Nolan Street Frankston has enlisted for active Service abroad in the Light Horse, and is now in Light Horse training camp, Seymour. Private T. J. Gould second eldest son sailed for the front on 22nd December as a stretcher bearer in A. M.C. Private Gould leaves behind him a wife and 4 children living at Hopetown. Mrs Martin Gould of Petrie Street received word on Wednesday from New Zealand that her youngest brother Private F. Mortimer had given his life for King and country. *** DR MAXWELL, who enlisted for active service on 1st November, and received a commission as captain in the A.A.M C. left Frankston last Tuesday.

During his absence on active service, his practise will be carried on by Dr George Atkinson, who was practising at Murumbeena for some years, but gave up practice there in order to do military service, twelve months ago. Dr and Mrs Maxwell will be spending a fortnight’s holiday with Mrs Sharland, at Aberdeen street, Geelong, before the doctor goes into camp. Mrs Maxwell intends to live in Geelong *** WE ARE pleased to be able to announce that Mr Sidney Plowman, son of Dr Plowman, has gained an open Scholarship in Science of the value of £50 per annum at Trinity College, Melbourne University. On leaving the Geelong Grammar School he has gained the position of sharing with another the Cuthbertson Scholarship. This is worth £40 per annum, but the School Council have added £30 to its value. That Mr Plowman, is not a mere book worm is shown by the fact that he played in the School eighteen in the recent Public School football matches, and at the last competition won the School Championship medal for gymnastics. (His son would go on to become speaker in the Victorian parliament.) *** MR A. G. Young, who enlisted in the A.I.F. in August 1914, has received his discharge. Mr Young left for the front in November 1914, was at the memorable

Landing at Gallipoli, and served in the A S.C. on the Peninsula until he contracted enteric fever. He was invalided to Australia, reaching home in November 1915 On returning to the front in October 1916 he served with the Infantry in France, until he was severely wounded in February 1917, remaining in hospital until the following November when he was once more boarded for Australia. He has now been discharged as medically unfit for further service, after serving 1241 days. *** ANOTHER of the of identities of the Peninsula passed away at the end of last year in the person of Mr Samuel Male, who for many years had made his home at Frankston. Arriving from England in the year 1839 when 7 years old he with his parents went to reside at Brighton where his father started the first butcher’s shop in that locality. Young Male was amongst the first who drove a team of bullocks to the diggings in the early days of Victoria. About 50 years ago he came to the Peninsula and has resided here off and on ever since. He has been an invalid for many years and at the time of his death (November 23) he was in his 85th year. *** A “LINEN SHOWER” is an American idea, and has been very popular in the States during the last five years. When a girl becomes engaged and a date for the wedding is fixed her

friends get together and arrange her what is called a “Linen Shower.” All the friends are invited and each one brings a piece of linen —a table cloth, a half-dozen serviettes, a pair of sheets, or something of the kind and in this way the result is a collection of household linen which will last an ordinary married couple for several years. *** A PARTY of about 40 returned soldiers were entertained by the Wattle Club on Thursday last. A cheque for £29 17s 2d has been handed to the Wattle Club, as a result of Henley on the Kananook Creek, held on New Year’s Day. *** IT IS hoped that there will be a good attendance of ladies and gentlemen, interested in the noble work done by the Royal Life Saving Society, at the meeting next Wednesday evening at the Mechanics’. *** ATTENTION is called to the advertisement of Mr P. E. Boyett, who announces elsewhere in our columns that he undertakes surgical and mechanical dentistry in all its branches, also gold work as a speciality. *** THE FOLLOWING letter has been received by Mrs Geo. Shepherd of Somerville from her son, Frank, who is on active service abroad: I have not heard from you for about a month, but hope to get a letter by next mail. As you see by the above address I have left Head-

quarters. I told you in my last letter that we all were ready to go, and I am just here temporarily, getting a little training. I am on the first draft for France and expect to be over there in a weeks time. We have had an enormous casualty list, and they want every possible man at once. They have been clearing men out of Bhurepore at the rate of 100 to 150 per day. All the old boys whom I knew in Abbey Wood have all gone, and the Headquarters are now run by men on crutches and permanently unfits. I tell you things are pretty bad just now and the war is a long way off from being won. Don’t worry too much. I’ll come out on top alright. *** SATURDAY afternoon and evening, December 22nd, a bazaar and Xmas tree were held in the Horticultural Hall, in aid of the Hall funds. Cr Oates performed the opening ceremony. The stalls were all prettily decorated with patriotic colors and greenery. *** ALEX Scott and Co Pty Ltd. report. A good supply of sheep and pigs but a moderate yarding of cattle. The demand was excellent for all classes of stock and prices very satisfactory. *** From the pages of the Mornington Standard, 12 January 1918

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Tips For Making 2018 Count By Stuart McCullough IT’S a new year. Hooray! The possibilities are almost endless. As always, I’m determined to get a lot of stuff done. And, as history has taught me, the only way to truly get stuff done is to have a list. Were it not for the fact that he kept meticulous lists, there’s no way that Thomas Edison would ever have invented the world’s first non-portable iPod. As it happens, creating the wheels of steel and becoming the world’s first master DJ was something he sandwiched between doing a Pilates class and remembering to put the bins out. Lists work. That’s why I’ve decided to share my list with all of you. Create my own crypto currency. Honestly, how hard can it be? With the value of Bitcoin currently heading into the stratosphere in a way that defies both gravity and common sense in equal measure, there’s never been a better time to get into imaginary money. Something that has no intrinsic value and is seemingly fictional is right up my alley. If anyone asks what my crypto currency can be used for, I’ll tell that sucker it can use it to purchase the Sydney Harbour Bridge, which is currently for sale for a surprisingly reasonable price. I’m thinking of calling my contribution to the pseudo fair-

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ytale currency exchange market something catchy like ‘Digidoodles’ or ‘I Can’t Believe It’s Not Bitcoin’. Release my own rap single.

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Everyone should release at least one killer rap single at some point during his or her life. I fear, however, that I may have left my run too late. Ide-

ally, one should start to build an empire of rhyme while still in high school. Not wait until the suburban Middle Ages. That said, it’s worth noting that I have the kind of microphone skills that will inevitably put sucker MCs to shame, but what to rap about? My last trip to Bunnings? My on-going struggle to get the barbecue to work properly? It’s not very gangsta. Not very gangsta at all. But the more I put it off, the harder it’ll be. 2018 is definitely the year I’ll bring the rhyme. Start a band. When I was younger, I used to start bands all the time. Barely a week would go by when I wouldn’t embark on an ill-fated new musical adventure that was destined to end in both anonymity and acrimony. But, I confess, it’s been ages since I’ve packed the boot and headed down to a rehearsal space. It’ll be just like it was when I was in my twenties, but now I’m heaps wiser. I’ve already made key decisions, including the kind of sound we’ll be going for. I’m thinking of something that’s quite ‘indie’ in nature, yet with a great ear for melody. Kind of a nineties grunge aesthetic meets an eighties pop sensibility. Possible names include ‘REM Speedwagon’ or ‘Poodlefinger’. Get fit. By which I mean, be

crowned Australia’s next Ninja Warrior. I’m tired of making do with a single abdominal muscle, when those suckers should be lined up like roof tiles. I don’t just want to be able to conquer a flight of stairs without needing a rest, I need to be able to hurtle through the air and latch on to a rope net before bouncing between buildings like a human grasshopper. These are skills I can use everyday. And, preferably, I’d like to achieve all this without the inconvenience of having to do any training. At all. Master a new sport. There are so many sports to choose from. This is because not only are there loads and loads of sports in existence but also since, to date, I have successfully mastered none of them. This means the field is pretty much wide open. But if I have to choose just one, I think I’d choose fencing. It’s just so incredibly practical. Besides, in these uncertain times, you can never be sure when someone might challenge you to a duel. It pays to be ready. Lose weight. Ideally, this would occur without the need to resort to amputation. Granted, this might seem like a bold attempt to defy middle age and I’ll admit there’s a certain attraction to surrendering to the inevitable, but not yet. How I’ll

actually achieve this without discipline or anything resembling sacrifice is something of a mystery to me at this point. Ideally, I’ll lose weight in much the same way as I lose my car keys – regularly and without really trying. Start a new business. Not just any business or ‘pop up’ shop. Something bold. Something innovative. Something so completely groundbreaking that it’ll rewrite the rulebook not in English but in Wingdings so that anyone who tries to read that rulebook will be instantly mystified. At the moment, I’m considering a therapeutic massage business that serves high quality desserts. I think I’ll call it ‘Tiramasseuse’. Imagine. All your troubles melting away as your muscles dissolve and you shove a spoonful of coffee, sponge and mascarpone into your mouth. Both relaxing and delicious. There are other goals too. Start a Twitter war with Donald Trump. Make a savoury croquembouche using meatballs. The list goes on. I guess I’m hoping for the best. That’s really what a new year is all about. Time is just a continuum. But human nature is all about wishing for something better. Happy New Year to you. stuart@stuartmccullough.com

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Rain dampens play CRICKET

By IT Gully MORNINGTON Peninsula Cricket Association round eight matches were rightfully called off last weekend due to 40 degree-plus temperatures. However, in complete contrast, most of the round nine matches on Saturday (13 January) were called off due to torrential rain. Despite rain-effected round across Provincial, Peninsula and Sub-District divisions, there were some little gems that emerged from the damp. Flinders beat Delacombe Park in District and Frankston YCW and Boneo drew in Sub-District. Dromana went agonisingly close to knocking over Carrum Downs. The game was called off when the Hoppers were 2-93, chasing just 116 for victory. The feel-good story of the round happened at Ballam Park when Long Island took on Main Ridge. Main Ridge debuted Jason Banks, a 49-year-old, along with his 15-yearold son Charlie, who was also in for his first senior game. Jason’s eldest son Jack is a regular in the Main Ridge First XI and has become a bright young quick in the competition. Obviously, the game was raineffected, however, Main Ridge won the toss and elected to bat. The Ridge fell badly to 5/18 off six overs with openers Travis Barker (6) and Michael Holmes (4) falling cheaply and then Nick Jewell being dismissed for a duck and Gareth Wyatt for five. When Ed Aaron was sent packing for a blob, that brought the oldest and youngest players on the park out together. Jason and Charlie, the two debutants, found themselves out in the middle together, trying to save their team from complete embarrassment. They achieved their objective. Charlie contributed nine and Jason

53 in a partnership of 74, taking the score from 18 to 92 before Charlie was run-out. Jason followed without another run being added. Andrew Tweddle was superb for the Islanders with 5/34 from eight overs. In the Flinders v Delacombe Park match, Flinders successfully chased-down the 111 required for victory, getting there five wickets down in 17.5 overs. Delacombe was bowled out for 110 in 32.1 overs, Dwayne Field claiming 3/21 and Will Tuck 3/33. Charlie Burgess cracked 56 for the Sharks in the chase. In the drawn game, Frankston YCW batted first and finished 40 overs at 9/135. Luke Hutchison top scored with 35 while Joe Gott helped himself to 25, including three boundaries. In reply and playing against the rain, Boneo was bowled out in 21 overs for 135. Needing five runs with one wicket remaining, Boneo couldn’t get there, Glenn Peterson stumped off the bowling of Andrew Kitson. ‘Kitto’ finished with 4/35 and Jeremy Daniel 3/39 for the Stonecats.

Batting on: Flinders faced up to Delacombe Park in a match despite rain stopping play elsewhere at the weekend. Pictures: Andrew Hurst

Balnarring decision ‘a farce’ By IT Gully THE Mornington Peninsula Cricket Association has upheld its decision to strip Balnarring of all of its points for an “administration error” in playing an unregistered player, Mitch Klienig. Whilst the second round of 2018 was again influenced by the weather, Balnarring was left to lick its wounds in a decision the club has labelled “a farce”. The First XI was stripped of its points last year by the MPCA after they found that despite Klienig being registered with Balnarring, he was permitted out to Ivanhoe CC last season for the final three games of the year. Knowing Mitch Klienig was in fact registered, Balnarring CC was not aware that it required a permit from Ivanhoe back to their club for this season. Rather than communicate and use common sense, the MPCA simply

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stripped the Saints’ points after the completion of round four and provided them with the opportunity to appeal. Balnarring contested the pennant committee ruling, which was subsequently on-forwarded to five nominated clubs outside of Sub District Grade to adjudicate. This is despite the MPCA having a full-time, paid administrator which you would assume has been employed to manage such situations. Why did it take four completed rounds for this to be picked up? Why wasn’t Balnarring CC given the opportunity to discuss the situation before action was taken? Balnarring CC was not given an opportunity to state its case to the five voting clubs. The MPCA did not provide any detail of the vote, simply replying via email, “all appeals against rulings of a committee or sub-committee of a com-

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mittee or tribunal shall be to a panel of five (5) member club representatives. These representatives must be from their respective clubs’ executive committees. The representative clubs cannot be members of the same grade (based on the associations first eleven grading) as the club which the appealing player, member, person belongs,” the email stated. “As a majority of the five clubs, resolved that the Rules have been correctly applied by the MPCA and don’t believe that the Balnarring CC have the right to take this matter to an appeal hearing. “Trust this now finalises the matter,” the MPCA email stated. Balnarring CC legend Peter Mereszko said he found it difficult to understand what the role of the MPCA was given they are handing season-defining decisions back to clubs. “Isn’t this why we have a governing

body?” Mereszko asked. “When you appeal a decision, you should have the right to present to a panel, yet in the MPCA, you have a long, drawn-out process that just might give you an opportunity to do this. “As far as I was aware, the league administrator was in the role to help guide the clubs through the administration of their rightful club - to work with them, not against them. “Why did it take five weeks (four rounds) for the MPCA to notify us that we had breached a rule? “The MPCA board and pennant committee are just too quick to hand out fines and suspensions. They are always looking for hangings rather than giving fair trials. “Despite the decision, we still believe that the penalty was far too harsh. It was a minor administration error. Mitch was a registered player with us,” Mereszko said.

Balnarring CC contested the pennant committee ruling on the grounds that “due process was not followed in accordance with senior playing rule 17 (b), under powers and responsibilities of the pennant committee which states (b) the pennant Committee shall determine appeals against refusals of clearances and applications for match permits. All permit applications must be submitted in writing and must have been submitted to the player’s club. Such applications must be made on the appropriate form”. There was no permit application submitted in writing to the Balnarring Cricket Club at any point by the MPCA. Balnarring CC has always stated that it “certainly would not have played an ineligible player had the MPCA protocol been adhered to.”

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By Craig MacKenzie THE draw for the 2018 Steve Wallace Memorial Cup has been conducted and this year’s tournament features eight clubs split into two groups. Group A comprises Langwarrin, Casey Comets, Peninsula Strikers and Baxter. Group B is made up of Mornington, Frankston Pines, Seaford United and Skye United. The annual fundraiser for the emergency department at Frankston Hospital will be held at Baxter Park on Saturday 3 February. The Bayside Football Association will again supply the referees and event organiser Tanya Wallace is seeking donations for the major raffle to be conducted on the day. She can be contacted on 0425 450 596. The round-robin event kicks off at 10am with the Langwarrin v Peninsula Strikers (pitch 1) and Mornington v Seaford United (pitch 2) matches. Here is the rest of the draw: 10.35am: Casey Comets v Baxter (pitch 1) and Frankston Pines v Skye United (pitch 2). 11.25am: Seaford United v Frankston Pines (pitch 1) and Peninsula Strikers v Casey Comets (pitch 2). 12 noon: Skye United v Mornington (pitch 1) and Baxter v Langwarrin (pitch 2). 1pm: Langwarrin v Casey Comets (pitch 1) and Mornington v Frankston Pines (pitch 2). 1.35pm: Peninsula Strikers v Baxter (pitch 1) and Skye United v Seaford United (pitch 2). The semi-finals are at 2.15pm with the winner of group B v runner-up group A (pitch 1) and the winner of Group A v runner-up group B (pitch 2). Semi-final winners will meet in the final at 3.30pm. Preliminary round matches are 15-minute halves, the semi-finals are 20-minute halves and the final consists of 25-minute halves. In the event of tied scores in the semis and final, a penalty shootout will decide the outcome. The tournament is a celebration of the local game and honours Stephen William Wallace, Langwarrin life-member and former club president, committeeman, coach, player and Bayside League referee who died on 19 July 2011 at the age of 54. This will be the sixth staging of the event and previous winners are Mornington (2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017) and Casey Comets (2013). Meanwhile, Langwarrin is close to agreeing terms with five new players as it gets set to take its NPL bow. John Kuol (Morwell Pegasus), Sam Klepac (Mooroolbark), Luke Burgess (Whittlesea Ranges), Andrew McLean (Eltham Redbacks) and Harrison Michaelis (Bulleen) look certain to sign. Kuol and Klepac are forwards, Burgess is a defender, McLean can play in central defence or up front and Michaelis plays in defence or in midfield. Young gun Aaran Currie fell foul of a recent change in the visa rules and was released last

Cup kings: Mornington captain Simon Webster, left, and senior coach Adam Jamieson hold the 2017 Steve Wallace Memorial Cup aloft.

weekend while fellow visa player Alex Metcalfe returns to the UK this week. Liverpool-based duo Connor Belger and Paul Speed are set to return to Melbourne on Tuesday 23 January. In State 3 news Billy Painting, Erman Sepetci and Sajnesh Sugrim are the latest players to be retained by promotion candidate Skye United. The club made the announcement late last week and that brings the number of players retained from last year’s squad to nine. Skye is in a battle with Frankston Pines for the services of 24-year-old defender Kurt WagnerGoldsworthy who captained Langwarrin’s championship-winning reserves side in the back half of last season. He can play at full back, in central defence or in midfield and should prove to be an astute signing for whichever club wins his signature. He trained with Skye on Tuesday last week and with Pines on Thursday and is likely to decide which club to join later this week. He started his soccer career at sub-junior level with Mornington before spending two seasons in the under-18s and reserves at Peninsula Strikers. He joined Langwarrin seven years ago and made his senior debut in 2016 but was cut from the senior squad late last year. “Pines have told me to take time to make up my mind,” said Wagner-Goldsworthy. If he opts for Skye he could line-up alongside his teammate from Langwarrin in midfielder Jordan Redburn who wore the captain’s armband in the reserves in the first half of last season before getting injured. Skye and Baxter have been trying to lure Red-

burn and Baxter believes that Skye has won that battle. In other news, the home ground saga that has dominated talk about Rosebud Heart during the off-season is over. The State 4 South side will play its home games in 2018 at Boneo Recreation Reserve behind Boneo Primary School. Heart will continue to use Truemans Road Reserve as a training base and its juniors will play home games at Rosebud Secondary College. The club remains hopeful that funding will be found for a major revamp of Truemans Road Reserve. Currently, Mornington Peninsula Shire council has had $200,000 allocated towards two new pitches at the venue and needs another $300,000 grant to start work next September. “It’s been a very frustrating experience and it’s taken well over a year to sort something out,” said sponsorship manager and former club president Rob Vosjan. “We have been dealing with council for some time now about our safety concerns with Truemans Road.” The next pressing matter on Heart’s agenda is finding a new senior coach. “We are putting ads in the newspapers next week and on social media and we’ll organise a kickaround this week,” Vosjan added. “We won’t start serious training until the first week in February and that will give us eight weeks to prepare for the season.” Vosjan will oversee training until a coach is appointed. He was a striker with Vvozc during his playing

days in his native Netherlands and after arriving here spent two seasons with South Yarra. He sees a bright future for Heart which has only operated as a senior entity since 2015. “Our growth in player numbers shows that there is a positive vibe in the community for what we can deliver. “This year I see a great opportunity for players on the fringe with teams higher up the leagues to come here and play seniors with us. “Ideally we’d like to have a young team with some experienced players.” Prospective coaches or players requiring more information about Heart can contact Vosjan on 0438 585 820 or at info@rosebudheart.com.au. Fellow State 4 South outfit Baxter is closing in on the signings of goalkeeper James Foster, midfielder Matt Morgan, right back Tim Lee (all from Langwarrin) and sweeper Joe Iline from Doveton. Defenders Heath Goss and Jake Kidder and midfielders Owen Kilner, Dan Disseldorp, Alan Lipsett and Ben Meiklem have been retained. Baxter boss Francis Beck continues to pursue the capture of strikers Mitch Blake (Langwarrin) and Isaak Barr (Peninsula Strikers) but tertiary studies may thwart his attempt to sign defender Conor Keely from Strikers. Beck remains hopeful that ace forward Liam Kilner can overcome a debilitating back injury and play a part in the club’s 2018 campaign. Former Baxter hitman Mark Pagliarulo was up to his old tricks recently and this time his target was Roy Kilner his ex-gaffer at Baxter Park. Pagliarulo saw an advert from State 5 South club White Star Dandenong on social media seeking a senior coach and put Kilner’s name forward. A White Star official phoned Kilner early last week telling him that the president was keen to sign him, they had potentially four to five State 2 players joining and that they would play home games on Friday nights to give Kilner free weekends every fortnight. The official emphasised that the club had assistant coaches who could take training and that they needed a mentor. “They asked me last season but I’m not interested,” said Kilner. “While I would have loved to go head to head with Dave Greening (Somerville Eagles) I wouldn’t want to upset the legend like I did last year,” he said with a grin. Hot on the heels of confronting a player exodus from its senior squad Southern United received another major blow with news last week that secretary Michael Woodward has had to resign due to health issues. Woodward is one of the leading administrators in the local game and although he remains involved with Southern it will be in a greatly reduced capacity. STR Truck Bodies has withdrawn as Southern’s main sponsor and the club is seeking a replacement.

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Peninsula Boxer bound for Commonwealth Games By Ben Triandafillou AFTER narrowly missing out on qualifying for the past two Commonwealth Games, Peninsula Boxer Jason Whateley will join 13 of Australia’s top boxers at the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games in April. Whateley is hoping to claim a gold medal in the Men’s heavyweight division (91kg) and will also be joined by Peninsula Boxing head coach Marcos Amado who has been appointed assistant coach of the Australian Boxing team. Coming off a silver medal at the 2010 Commonwealth Games Qualifiers and again earning silver at the qualifiers in 2014, Whateley made his biggest change to date and joined Amado at Peninsula Boxing in late2016. Since making the move and being coached everyday by Amado, Whateley says that he has come forward leaps and bounds. “Training with Marcos has been massive in getting me to where I am now,” Whateley said. “Working with him every day has

been beneficial for me. It’s pushed me to my limit and made me stronger and more skilful than ever.” Whateley made amends at the 2017 Commonwealth Games Qualifiers which were held in New South Wales in November. Having been seeded number one, Whateley had a bye in the first round but was dominant winning in the Semi-Final having not dropped a round against Queensland boxer David Hadfield. In the final Whateley again showed his dominance in the ring defeating Western Australia boxer Brandon Rees without dropping a round to earn a gold medal and a spot in the Australian Commonwealth Games team. Whateley put in the hard yards throughout 2017 to prepare him for the qualifiers and competed in 13 fights for 10 victories. His three defeats came from opponents who were top 20 internationally ranked, including the world number two, Vassiliy Levit. Whateley continually travelled racking up fights in Brisbane, Perth, New South Wales, Germany and Po-

land and in doing so accumulated two Australian titles, a Victorian title and an Australasian Golden Gloves gold medal. Whateley was also chosen to represent Australia and competed in the World Championships in Germany where he made it to the Quarter Finals and finished top eight in the world. Whateley said it had been the busiest year he’s had but the main goal had always been to make the Commonwealth Games team. With the announcement being made in December that he had made the national team, Whateley has now been able to plan a program in the lead up to the Commonwealth Games. Whateley will have a three week training camp in America and a two week training camp in Melbourne before he heads to the Gold Coast to represent Australia and undergo his final five week preparation camp. Hunger for gold: Peninsula Boxing combination Jason Whateley (left) and coach Marcos Amado get set for the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Picture: Supplied

Bowling club reaches new milestone

Bowling stars: Dromana bowling fours team Heather Gray (left), Sandra McColgan, Annemaree Ryan and Gill Fletcher win the Regional finals. Picture: Supplied

Dromana women continue winning streak By Ben Triandafillou THE Dromana Bowling Club women have continued their winning ways as they saluted in the Regional Women’s Triples and Fours events at the Belvedere Bowling Club on Sunday 7 January. The Fours team which consisted of Annemaree Ryan, Sandra McColgan, Heather Gray and Gill Fletcher defeated Cranbourne in the final and continued their path towards the state finals

in Bendigo in April. Having finished runners-up in the state final last year, the women are eager to go one better and after taking out the regionals they edge slightly closer to their main goal. In the Triples, Ryan, McColgan and Gray teamed up to again face Cranbourne in the final and again walked away with another regional trophy. The women are now set for the state finals in Bendigo for both the Triples and Fours events.

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By Ben Triandafillou THE Mt Eliza Bowling Club recently celebrated their 50th anniversary since it opened in 1967 but it hasn’t always been smooth sailing for the community association. When the idea of having a bowling club in Mt Eliza was first conceived in 1963 the committee of management was unconvinced of the need for a bowling club in the area. It wasn’t until Mrs Alma Schmidt developed a questionnaire and received positive feedback from the community that a steering committee was formed in 1966 to oversee the creation of the bowling club. Shortly after Harry Lynch was elected as the first president for the club and on December 2nd 1967 the first round of bowling began. Now 50 years on, the current president Chris Stallard paid tribute to the dedication and commitment of the myriad of volunteers who over the years have continued to serve the club and make it what it is today. At the clubs 50th celebration on December 2nd 2017 Stallard said, “The key to the success of the club is the wonderful, caring and supportive nature of the members who come together to share not only their sporting and social lives but also to enrich our community.”

In recent years the club has begun to place a greater focus on providing access to the game for the whole community and move away from the idea of lawn bowls being a sport just for retirees. To help entice non-bowlers to the sport, the Mt Eliza Bowling Club created the six week Community Challenge competition in 2016 and on Tuesday 6th February the club will commence its third season. With members of the club ranging from the ages of nine to 96, the club welcomes anyone interested to enter. For more information contact Gordon Sanders on 0438501438.

Continuing to thrive: Mt Eliza Bowling Club celebrates their 50th anniversary. Picture: Supplied

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History made as girls rule Rye Gift By Barry Irving History was made at the Rye Gift run on Saturday. In a male dominated event Maddie Coates became the first ever female athlete to win the prestigious race. Maddie won the 120 metre open event in 12.279 off a handicap of 15.00 metres. The Ladies Diamond120 metre event was won by Holly Dobbyn in 14.190 off a handicap of 3.75 metres. In another first Rye Football Club won both the junior and the senior footballers events. Despite the inclement weather the gift was well supported by leading VAL athletes and supporters and spectators. This annual event is conducted by the Rye Sports and Social Club representing the seven sporting bodies in Rye. The winners: (l to r) Major Sponsor Gary Sanford Rye, Dromana & Rosebud Community Banks, Maddie Coates winner 2018 Rye Gift, Holly Dobbyn winner Ladies Diamond Event, with Gary Gillies President Rye Sports & Social Club. Footy run: Rye Football Clubs victorious junior and senior relay winners with Gary Sanford.

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