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Seniors Festival October 8 - 31 Frankston Arts Centre has just the ticket for a top day out ARE your friends or club members looking for a chance to enjoy time together and quality entertainment? Frankston Arts Centre offers regular daytime concerts to those who enjoy professional music and quality theatre experience in one of the best performing arts venues in outer metropolitan Melbourne.

These shows are aimed at more mature audiences, delivering quality performances at an affordable $20 a show, great service, and complimentary morning or afternoon tea and an optional lunch for those wanting to make a day of it. In October, The Peter Allen Songbook will showcase many of his greatest hits including Rio, I Honestly Love You, Quiet Please, Tenterfield Saddler and many more, starring the very popular John Bowles and Michelle Fitzmaurice. The November audiences will be treated to From Broadway to Ballroom stars the 2015 World Dance Council Champions Emma and Rhett Salmon and seasoned opera performers Liza Beamish and Lachlan Baker.

Finishing the year off is the Christmas Spectacular with a wonderful mix of traditional Christmas carols, contemporary Christmas songs and a whole lot of laughs in between. This will be just the ticket to conclude a magnificent year of daytime shows at the Frankston Arts Centre and a chance to book into the very popular Christmas Lunch. To book tickets to the shows: Visit theFAC.com.au or phone 03 9784 1060.

Your chance to WIN a whole season of shows In October, Frankston Arts Centre launches their new season of daytime shows for the first half of 2018 and one lucky reader will win a season’s pass to all five shows for themselves and a friend. Email win@frankston.vic.gov. au with your name and contact details and the name of your favourite singer or music group.

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Seniors Festival October 8 - 31 Celebrating seniors

Free hearing test for seniors DURING the Seniors Festival Nepean Hearing is offering free hearing tests for seniors.

The number of Australians who are hearing impaired is increasing because of: n the Ageing Population –we are living longer n excessive Noise - in the workplace and high level music Hearing loss is often described as the

‘invisible disability’. People often wait for 5-10 years before they seek help.

Hearing loss may also be a contributing factor in the speed of onset of dementia.

The degree of loss is also correlated to the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. It is important to know about your hearing.

Many people ignore the signs of hearing loss, which include turning the TV or stereo up so loud that others complain, frequently needing to ask others

to repeat themselves and not being able to hear properly on the telephone. Constant ringing is also another warning sign of hearing loss.

As technology advances, many people with hearing loss benefit from hearing aids. These innovations have made a positive difference in the way they can communicate and enjoy their lives.

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owned clinic and the audiologists are University of Melbourne trained.

For hearing screenings our main office is located across the road from Frankston Hospital at 13 Hastings Road, Frankston, phone: 9783 7520.

We are also located at: 184 South Gippsland Hwy Cranbourne, phone: 5966 1117, and Hastings Community Health, 185 High Street Hastings, phone: 97837520.

EACH October we celebrate the outstanding contributions older residents make to our communities.

The 2017 Seniors Festival is a great opportunity for older people and their friends and families to get out and about, meet people, try new activities and have fun at a wide variety of free or low-cost, high-quality events right in their own, beautiful backyard.

Many organisations and wonderful volunteers work hard to contribute to this program of events. The peninsula is host to many and this year the program has been grouped into event categories including Seniors club events, events at the library, Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery, The Briars and leisure centres, health events, physical activity events, and arts and cultural events.

Free programs are available from shire offices, libraries, leisure centres and lots of other locations across the peninsula.

This 2017 Mornington Peninsula Seniors Festival is part of the Victorian Seniors Festival, which runs from October 8 to 15 and is a state wide Victorian Government initiative.

There is free public transport for Seniors Card holders. www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au

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Bayside Shoes has been servicing the community for 30 years and has always maintained a large range of shoe choice that offers quality and value together with a shoe fitting service if you wish it. Otherwise you can browse at your leisure at the extensive range of quality shoes, leather handbags and fashionable Italian made clothing that the store offers.

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You are invited to our 2017 Positive Ageing Community Summit to join the conversation about how we can continue to improve our peninsula for older people.

Now in its third year, the summit is an opportunity to share ideas about how our peninsula can be an even better place to age well. It’s a chance to reflect on the progress of our Positive Ageing Strategy 2013 - 2018 ‘A Community for All Ages’ in facilitating an age-friendly peninsula.

We want to hear from older residents and their families, service providers, clubs and groups that cater to older residents, and local businesses.

We will have inspirational guest speakers from local community groups who are already achieving great things for positive ageing like Merve Stewart’s Better Together Project which reconnects generations through a range of innovative intergenerational experiences such as the ‘Senior Techies’ program that sees local high school students teaching older residents how to navigate technology.

Join us on Thursday 2 November, 10am2pm.

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Peninsula Community Theatre, Wilsons Road, Mornington.

Transport assistance available on request For more information call 5950 1617 or visit mornpen.vic.gov.au/positiveageingsummit

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Leaving your mark in the world with art MANY people are inspired by the number of historical and modern artworks that can be found at cemeteries and memorial parks, showcasing superb examples of craftsmanship, architectural and artistic styles, and botanical and landscape qualities.

Dr Celestina Sagazio, Historian and Manager of Cultural Heritage at Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust (SMCT), takes time out to explain the significance of art in cemeteries and describe two fine examples you can explore at Melbourne General Cemetery.

“Cemeteries effectively reflect our values, customs, emotions and aspirations as individuals and as a society. This is why cemeteries can be appreciated as outdoor art galleries and museums replete with marble, granite, slate, iron and wooden creations.

It’s not uncommon to see students of art and architecture among the monuments, where they find a huge number of stone sculptures such as angels, religious figures, and symbols such as draped urns, columns and obelisks.

Such devices on monuments have long been created to commemorate our lives and leave our mark in the world in a creative and beautiful way.

Outstanding examples of art are

found in cemeteries such as the iconic Melbourne General Cemetery.

One such example is the substantial sculpture ‘Guardian Angel’, depicting St Michael the Archangel with his protective sword, on the grave of notable property owner Michael Dawson. It is one of the largest St Michael the Archangel sculptures in any cemetery in the world, making it easy to spot near it’s roadside position.

It is not surprising to learn that this big sculpture has a big story attached to it. A fine sculptor of the period, Charles Summers, created ‘Guardian Angel’. The English-born Charles Summers was the most accomplished sculptor in Victoria by the 1860s.

After a brilliant career in the Royal Academy schools, he migrated to Melbourne in 1852 for health reasons. He worked on the sculptural decoration in the new parliamentary chambers, and his masterpiece was the Burke and Wills statue installed in the city.

According to Jennie Maggs, a direct descendant of Summers, the sculpture was one of his final works. Summers died in 1878 before the sculpture was installed. It was his son Charles Francis Summers, also a sculptor, who brought the large piece to Melbourne and erected it in the cemetery for the Dawson family in 1880.

Another fine sculpture in Melbourne General Cemetery is the metal weeping woman symbol, known as ‘Grief’, on the substantial grave of Sir Samuel Gillott. Gillott was a controversial lawyer and politician of the times, and Lord Mayor of Melbourne. He died in Sheffield, England after falling down the stairs at night and his body was returned to Melbourne for burial in the cemetery.

‘Grief’ was created by the renowned sculptor Charles Web Gilbert. The weeping woman was a common symbol in early cemeteries and was created in many different forms around the world.

Any visit to the cemetery by art lovers should include an inspection of these two striking artworks, amongst others,” Dr Sagazio said.

Inspired by the sound of art at cemeteries? Why not visit one of the eight cemeteries and memorial parks cared for by SMCT to discover more? From the historical Melbourne and Brighton General, St Kilda, Cheltenham and Springvale Botanical cemeteries to the more modern Bunurong and Cheltenham Memorial Parks, there’s lots to inspire your creative spirit.

Learn more about what’s on offer at the SMCT blog; honouringlife.smct. org.au.

Honouring and Honouring and Celebrating Life

Celebrating Life

Rediscover the refurbished Pieta Mausoleum within the beautifully redeveloped Bunurong Memorial Park.

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The beautiful Saint Pieta Mausoleum offers an above-ground burial option with quality ongoing care. Crypts are now available, so that family and friends can stay together within a stunning Australian parkland setting.

Complemented by an on-site café and florist, the Saint Pieta Mausoleum welcomes loved ones to gather together and honour life.

To organise an obligation-free tour, please contact our Customer Care Consultants on 9788 9488 or email bmp@smct.org.au 790 Frankston-Dandenong Road, Dandenong South (Bangholme) Victoria 3175.

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ARTIST Annabelle Carver is looking forward to exhibiting artwork at The Art of Recovery exhibition at Frankston Art Centre’s Cube 37 this month.

The exhibition aims to encourage conversations about mental health challenges among people impacted by depression and anxiety.

See story Page 7. Picture: Yanni

Gymnastics still in hub ‘club’ Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au A LAST-MINUTE appeal by a gymnastics club to Frankston Council to “keep its word” on including the sport in a proposed tennis centre and sports hub has kept gymnastics in the frame for a berth at a purpose-built complex at Centenary Park.

South ward councillor Quinn McCormack introduced an amendment to a council officers’ report at last Monday evening’s public council meeting on 25 September to keep gymnastics in mind for Centenary Park.

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The council officers’ report tabled at the meeting recommended council proceed without including gymnastics at the proposed sports hub.

Councillors backed the amendment to still investigate the option after it looked like Bayside Gymnastics would lose a place at the hub that will include Frankston Tennis Club and Frankston East Tennis Club courts.

The council officers’ report estimated it would cost about $14 million to build a “two-storey tennis only facility” and about $25 million to include a regional centre for gymnastics.

Some councillors at the meeting

noted a council officer who no longer works at Frankston Council had allegedly told Bayside Gymnastics last year that the club would be included in the planned sports hub.

Cr Colin Hampton said: “There has been no decision made by the councillors — none at all. The officers might have gone and said something while they were negotiating with these people but it was not with the wishes of this council.”

Cr Hampton, a member of the Centenary Park Golf Club that pulled out of the sports centre project in January, also stated an alternative venue

for gymnastics may be found in the municipality.

The Local Government Act allows councillors to vote on club related matters if they are not “an office bearer, employee, consultant or agent” of the organisation.

North-East ward Cr Sandra Mayer dismissed claims that council had gone back on any promise to Bayside Gymnastics.

“Let the lesson be learnt that a verbal commitment from an officer is not the same as a council resolution that is something that’s in writing,” she said.

Cr Mayer suggested Mornington Peninsula Shire council could help Frankston Council lobby for federal and state government funding to build a regional centre for gymnastics and questioned why Bayside Gymnastics will not pitch in money to build the sports hub.

“Being that it is such a large club and there is such a big wait and there’s a great demand for it, I would expect that there would be some financial contribution,” Cr Mayer said.

“The council actually has a policy that there should be a contribution.”

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Sports hub space still in play for gymnastics Continued from Page 1 Frankston Tennis Club is being forced to vacate its Yuille St courts due to an imminent expansion of the adjacent Frankston Hospital.

Several Bayside Gymnastics club members, including 9-year-old gymnast Bailey Newham, addressed councillors at the council meeting to plead for a gymnasium for Bayside Gymnastics to be installed at the proposed McClelland Drive sports hub.

Bailey, the daughter of club vicepresident Mel Newham, said she hoped council would honour a commitment to house gymnastics at Centenary Park.

She said it takes “a long time” to set up and pack away equipment at a Langwarrin Park Primary School gym the club leases for gymnastics sessions.

“I could concentrate on training.

We could have our own competitions and we could train days,” Bailey told councillors at the meeting.

“I don’t even understand what the word ‘politics’ means but I’m old enough to understand the meaning of the word ‘integrity’. My mum and dad have taught me that when you make a promise you have to follow through.

“It’s kind of like a vote for our school captains. Some people are really honest in speeches and say what they can do and some people tell stories about what they really don’t mean.

“Please, please include Bayside Gymnastics at Centenary Park complex like you said you were going to.”

Frankston Tennis Club relocation subcommittee chairman John McGillivray also addressed councillors last week.

“We have never objected to that [relocation] and will never object to that because they’re a community-based hospital bigger than a tennis centre and they must go ahead so we have no problems in relocating,” he said.

“However, I’m extremely disappointed that gymnastics aren’t included. They’re a great fit as a sporting body to mix with tennis. We always thought they were something that would work well with tennis.”

Gymnastics Victoria facilities development manager Aaron Tenabel spoke to councillors at last Monday’s meeting.

Mr Tenabel said Bayside Gymnastics — which has more than 400 members — could not afford to contribute funding to the hub but would pay about $120,000 in rent each year compared to about $40,000 from each tennis club, based on previous financial modelling for the project.

“Gymnastics can pay its own way providing the facility is built,” Mr Tenabel said.

He said the body representing gymnastics across Victoria has recently formed a “Friends of Parliamentary group” at a state level, headed by Car-

rum Labor MP Sonya Kilkenny.

Gymnastics Victoria will advocate for state and federal funding for Centenary Park, Mr Tenabel said.

Federal Dunkley Liberal MP Chris Crewther has indicated he is willing to work with Frankston Council to try to obtain federal funding once the project scope is known.

Council has committed $1.5 million of ratepayers’ money to the Centenary Park proposal at this stage. Frankston Tennis Club has pledged $1.5 million it will receive from Peninsula Health for relinquishing its lease on the Yuille St land.

Frankston Tennis Club treasurer Con Markopoulos confirmed the club had signed a deal to relinquish its lease last Thursday (28 September).

“The council has shown they’re still interested in proceeding with the project so in good faith we’ve signed the deed of release in that we have verbal assurances that they’re going to get the project funded and off the ground,” Mr Markopoulos said.

Council officers will now investigate options to either include a regional centre for gymnastics at Centenary Park or find an alternative venue.

A start date for construction has not been finalised.

Balancing act: Gymnast Bailey Newham, 9, urged Frankston councillors to include Bayside Gymnastics in a new sports hub proposed for Centenary Park despite the extra cost. Picture: Yanni

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Basketball ‘blue’ still in play Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au A LEASE deal that will allow the longawaited redevelopment of Frankston Basketball Stadium remains unsigned despite an agreement announced in July.

Former federal MP for Dunkley Bruce Billson brokered a deal between Frankston Council and the Frankston & District Basketball Stadium three months ago and the $12.7 million first stage upgrade of the stadium seemed set to proceed after months of dispute between council and the association (“Stadium deal on the bell”, The Times 3/7/17).

Cr Colin Hampton introduced a notice of motion at last Monday evening’s public council meeting on 25 September that slammed the association’s “reticence to commit to bona fide negotiations of a new lease agreement”.

“We all thought that we’d come to an agreement with them,” Cr Hampton said. “It’s time we had a look at where we stand with this because the finance on this is balancing on a bloody knife edge.

“We’ve got state and federal funding here that might go down the chute if we don’t hurry up and finish this project.”

Frankston Council is contributing $4 million of ratepayers’ money to the stadium upgrade alongside $2.5 million from the state government and $5.2 million from the federal government in taxpayers’ money.

Association president Gary Emery told The Times that Cr Hampton’s comments at the public council were “unhelpful” and said the FDBA are not “the bad citizens” in lease negotiations.

Mr Emery said the playing court had been moved since the July agreement brokered by Mr Billson.

“We conceded a lot and agreed to certain things we didn’t want and compromised a lot. We accepted a review of our lease every seven years, for example,” Mr Emery said.

“It falls well short of us slowing the process up — it’s actually the opposite.

We are committed to the project commencing and being completed. We’d just like to see the back of the lease negotiations. We just want the lease signed.

“We’re happy to go back to the Bruce Billson negotiated position.”

Cr Hampton last week blasted the notfor-profit association for being unwilling to open its books and provide “full financials” as part of lease negotiations.

Mr Emery said the FBDA is happy to provide its audited accounts in keeping with its existing lease agreement which has about nine years to run if a new lease deal is not signed.

Cr Kris Bolam said at the council meeting “the amount of time we’ve spent on the Frankston District Basketball Association, in my opinion, has been inordinate.

“The amount of backwards and forwards … has been incredible,” he said.

“We need to make a decision on this — whether we walk away, whether we remain. It needs to come to a head. The amount of officers’ time, the amount of money that’s being accrued. It’s bordering on becoming a joke. We need to make a decision.”

Cr Glenn Aitken defended the association at the meeting.

“I have to say, that in my view, the negotiations with the basketball associa-

tion from this council have been deplorable,” he said.

“They have been treated, as far as I’m concerned, with great discourtesy and very rudely at times. I have been at the meetings and I have seen the degree of aggression that has been exhibited towards them and that is not how you arrive at an outcome.”

Cr Hampton said he had never seen any aggression towards the association.

“I know what I’ve seen with my own eyes and I am not satisfied with it,” Cr Aitken said.

“I find it absolutely objectionable.

I think it’s a very sad day when a city council is at loggerheads with a huge organisation that services our city and upholds a great many people - a 14,000 membership.”

Councillors also discussed the ongoing lease negotiations behind closed doors after last week’s public council meeting.

“We’re still working through the lease with the FDBA and hope to come to a resolution in the near future,” Frankston mayor Cr Brian Cunial said in a statement after that discussion.

Builder Devco Project & Construction Management contractors have been ready to start upgrading the stadium for months amid the stalemate between council and the FDBA. Crs Bolam, Cunial, Quinn McCormack, Lillian O’Connor, Michael O’Reilly, Sandra Mayer and Steve Toms backed Cr Hampton’s notice of motion calling on council officers to fully brief councillors on lease negotiations by 16 October.

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Man breaks leg in scooter fall A SEAFORD man had a narrow escape when he inadvertently drove his mobility scooter off a Frankston train station platform and into the path of an oncoming train, 11.15am, Saturday 23 September.

The 69-year-old was attempting to manoeuvre the scooter on Platform 2 when he ran over the edge and crashed to the ground. He suffered a severely broken left leg, police said.

The Metro Trains driver saw the man fall and managed to stop the train, reportedly causing traffic delays at the Overton Rd level crossing.

Ambulance, fire brigade and police attended the incident and the man was taken by ambulance to The Alfred hospital.

Services between Frankston and Carrum resumed at 12.20pm after the mobility scooter was removed from the tracks.

There were delays of up to an hour between Carrum and Frankston; two services had to be cancelled and 10 rescheduled.

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cern are for our passenger involved,” Metro Trains spokesperson Marcus Williams said.

“We’re grateful for the professionalism and care provided by our staff who responded immediately and assisted the emergency services when they arrived shortly after.

“Although this type of incident is rare, we are always working to provide a safe and accessible network for everyone and partner with accessibility organisations.

“We are currently investigating this incident. “ Mr Williams said Metro had established an accessibility reference group to provide advice and guidance to continuously improve the accessibility on the metropolitan rail network.

“Groups such as Vision Australia, Guide Dogs Victoria, Travellers Aid and Scope provide travel training through events such as Try Before You Ride seminars, which encourage customers to practice boarding and alighting trains safely,” he said.

Stephen Taylor

PATTERSON Lakes resident Steven Taylor is appealing for witnesses after alleging he and his wife were assaulted by a Fisheries Victoria officer when they returned to the Olivers Hill, Frankston boat ramp on Friday 22 September.

Mr Taylor said the “entirely unexpected” alleged assault occurred after they returned from a boat ride to Mornington.

The alleged assault with fists, baton and capsicum spray left him with broken front teeth and facial and bodily bruising, while his wife received severe facial bruising after being “stomped on three times”.

Acting Senior Sergeant Patrick Hayes, of Frankston police, said later: “I can confirm our attendance at an incident on Friday 22 September at the Frankston jetty.

“This matter is currently being investigated and the details of all parties were obtained at the scene.”

The Victorian Fisheries Authority confirmed an “altercation” occurred but would not elaborate.

“On Friday 22 September at around 2.25pm, two fisheries officers attempted to conduct an inspection of two people at Olivers Hill boat ramp in Frankston resulting in an altercation,” the VFA said in a statement.

“Victoria Police are investigating the incident and, therefore, it is not appropriate to make any further comment.”

Mr Taylor said there was “absolutely no reason [for the attack] considering

‘Still trembling’: Shauna Martin’s injuries from the alleged attack included severe bruising to her neck, arms, shoulder and elbow. Picture: Supplied

we weren’t even fishing”.

He said the two Fisheries officers in plain clothes asked, “How did you go?” when they approached him at the ramp.

“I assumed they were just fishermen and replied ‘good’,” he said. “I told them we had gone for a cruise to Mornington and back on a calm day. “[One of the men] then stated he was from Fisheries and asked for my identification. I complied with his request and showed [it] and replied that I didn’t need a fishing licence because I was not fishing.

“He then said he and his partner would inspect my boat and car. I said, ‘Fine, go for it, there’s only cheese and crackers and a few drinks in the esky’.”

Mr Taylor said his boat had “no rods set up, no tackle box, no bait – no signs of any fishing whatsoever”.

Tensions escalated after Mr Taylor got a “tad mouthy” and challenged the officer’s right to inspect his boating safety gear rather than his fishing gear.

“He got offended by my reply and went to spray me with his capsicum spray,” he said.

“I went to jump in the car and wind up the window when he hit me numerous times to the face and chest area [while] trying to grab the car keys.

“I was being pounded, with blood everywhere, and lost my front teeth.”

Mr Taylor’s wife Shauna Martin screamed at the other fisheries officer to stop the alleged attack.

“She ran around to stop him [and] he punched her to ground and then stomped her head three times.

“Eventually he stopped after his partner shouted: ‘Stop, stop, you’ll kill her’.

“It’s a low act to assault anyone, let alone a defenceless woman and especially without any reason – regardless of a little lip.

“He had no right to use violence.”

Mr Taylor, who said he had previous criminal convictions, the “most recent 13 years ago”, confirmed he was seeking legal advice.

He is urging witnesses to come forward – especially those who he thinks may have filmed the incident.

“There were about 150 people in the car park that day,” he said.

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A FRANKSTON man appeared at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court, Tuesday, for a filing hearing after being charged as part of a Victoria and Australian Federal Police joint anti-child exploitation team investigation.

Police searched his property, Wednesday 20 September, and allegedly found a number of items, including computers and weapons, which were seized.

The 28-year-old New Zealand national has been charged with transmitting child pornography, possessing child-abuse material, procuring and grooming a person under the age of 16 years, and weapons offences.

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A FRANKSTON South woman is expected to be charged after allegedly driving straight through a booze bus site in Frankston South last week.

Somerville Highway Patrol officers tried to wave the woman down just before midnight at the site on Nepean Highway, Tuesday 19 September. She was eventually caught up with about 500 metres down the road.

The 58-year-old, who was unlicensed and driving an unregistered vehicle, returned a positive preliminary breath test and was taken back to the bus where she allegedly returned a reading of 0.198 per cent.

Her vehicle was immediately impounded at a cost of $1042.

The woman is expected to be charged on summons with drink driving and other trafficrelated offences.

Warrant arrests

TWENTY-SIX Frankston residents were arrested over two days last week for having outstanding warrants hanging over them.

While that’s a small dent in the 430 people wanted over outstanding warrants in the Frankston police district – it’s a number police are confident will grow thanks to the power of social media and online reporting.

Detective Leading Senior Constable Kerryn Merrett, of Frankston police, is appealing to

those with warrants hanging over them to come forward.

While it will depend on what offences the warrants are for, she said the courts “look favourably” on those who hand themselves in rather than waiting for police come and find them.

“We are focusing our resources on the warrants,” she said.

“We are also in touch with Centrelink which may suspend welfare payments to those wanted on the warrants.”

P-plater hauled in

A P-PLATER was spotted driving at 94kph in an 80kph zone on Frankston-Dandenong Rd, Carrum Downs, early morning, Sunday 24 September. Police discovered that his probationary licence had been suspended due to lost demerit points.

The 27-year-old man, of Hampton Park, was also found to be driving a probationary prohibited vehicle and was in breach of his alcohol interlock condition. His car was impounded for 30 days at a cost of $950.

The man is expected to be charged on summons with driving while suspended, failing an oral fluid test, breach interlock condition, probationary prohibited vehicle, fail to display P-plates and speeding.

Learning curve A 17-year-old Frankston teenager was detected driving at 140kph in a 100kph zone on Frankston-Dandenong Rd, Carrum Downs, early morning Sunday 24 September.

He produced a current learner’s permit but had no accompanying driver seated next to him or L plates displayed.

He is expected to be charged on summons with learner driving unaccompanied, speeding and failing to display L plates.

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A FENDER Stratocaster Deluxe 2015, similar to the guitar pictured above, with a moulded plastic guitar case was stolen from a car in Frankston, Tuesday 12 September.

The guitar’s serial number starts with US15 along with six more digits.

Anyone with information is urged to call Detective Acting Sergeant Frank Olle at Frankston CIU, 9784 5590, or Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.

Building theft TWO range hoods valued at $2000, a set of keys and a controller for a heated towel rack were stolen from a building site in Mornington last week.

Thieves entered the Venice St property and stole the items from two unlocked townhouses under construction, between 23-25 September.

Drink-driver SOMERVILLE Highway Patrol police pulled over a 39-year-old Somerville woman in Jones Rd, Somerville, Saturday 23 September.

She allegedly tested positive to a preliminary breath test and was taken back to the police station where she blew 0.095 per cent. She was given a $476 infringement notice and her licence was cancelled for six months.

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The annual event, coordinated by not-for-profit mental health and disability support organisation Wellways, showcases the talents of artists affected by mental health issues.

Annabelle Carver is one of the artists whose artwork Cries of Frustration will be on display from 8-14 October.

Carver recently moved to the western suburbs, having lived in Seaford for most of her life.

From the age of 14 until 22 when her family sought help for her anxiety and depression, Carver struggled to live a productive life.

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“Art is a great medium for sharing stories and is also a recognised therapeutic model.”

Carver said she is proud to be part of the exhibition to hopefully eradicate the stigma some people may feel about mental illness.

She has a positive message for those struggling with the pain of depression and anxiety.

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Shire eyes ‘port’ land for industry Keith Platt keith@baysidenews.com.au THE state government is being asked to explain the future use of hundreds of hectares of land set aside to cater for the demands of the now abandoned container port at Hastings.

The land around Western Port is now mostly used for agriculture at Hastings, Tyabb, Somerville and Crib Point.

Facing a shortage of large industrial sites within 10 years, Mornington Peninsula Shire is about to ask the government to explain what type of development it wants on the swathes of “port-related” land.

The coming shortage of industrial land is outlined in one of two draft strategies presented to councillors last month.

Planners believe the Mornington Peninsula has enough land zoned for commercial and retail uses for the next 20 years, but there will be a shortfall for industry.

Their estimate for retail and commercial land includes revitalising and consolidating town centres as well adding in the increasing number of retailers operating in light industrial areas.

The planners say the shire has less industrial land - not including that warehoused for port-related purposes - than neighbouring Frankston, Kingston, Casey and Greater Dandenong.

Manufacturing and construction contribute 36 per cent of the shire’s economic output, although manufac-

turing has recently seen a decline in numbers of employed while the building industry has increased.

Strategies to ensure there is enough land for commercial, retail and industrial purposes on the peninsula for the next two decades are about to be exhibited for public comment by shire.

A report by strategic projects manager Allan Cowley and projects and research officer Martin Chin presented to the shire’s planning services committee on Monday 18 September highlighted the seasonal demand on businesses and stressed the importance of not allowing commercial development outside of town centres.

The planners told councillors that having “a hierarchy of commercial centres” on the peninsula would pro-

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The activity centres review is based on the need for an extra 105,000 square metres of commercial and retail floor space over the next two decades. The shire already has 384,000 square metres and the increase is about 27 per cent.

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The planners say it is “reasonable for council to continue to advocate against out of centre retail development, particularly in the form of relatively small shop front retailing, which is a distinctive feature of the shire’s town centres”.

Changes to government planning laws have also led to “the growing presence of non-industrial uses such as homemaker retailing, small supermarkets, gyms, indoor sports facilities, art galleries, cafes, takeaway food outlets, breweries, and office suites outside of Mornington’s major activity centre and within the Capel Sound industrial area”.

The planners estimate that 25 per cent of “available” retail spending “escapes” from the peninsula, either online or to major commercial centres such as Frankston and Cranbourne.

This is loss is partly made up for by visitors or “temporary residents” (holiday home owners) who are estimated to account for about 14 per cent of retail sales.

This spending is regarded as seasonal and only significant in towns such as Sorrento, Rosebud, Rye and Mt Martha, not Somerville or Hastings.

Recommendations in the draft activity centres strategy follow the findings of consultants Essential Economics (hired by council to review the strategy in late 2015) and state government changes to planning regulations.

idation and revitalisation of existing town centre commercial areas. This is particularly the case given the changes to the industrial zones which have effectively already created a range of new opportunities for commercial and retail development,” the planners’ report to councillors states.

The draft Mornington Peninsula Activity Centres Strategy review and Mornington Peninsula Industrial Areas Strategy 2017 will be on public exhibition and open for comment for four weeks.

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“I dragged all the women up Arthurs Seat with me,” she said.

Ms Da Silva, of Frankston, says running gives her “a sense of freedom”, and has previously entered two marathons, two ultramarathons and a 36 kilometre “trot” up Mount Rosea, in the Grampians.

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While a teenager she wrote a poem after being the victim of a traumatic racial attack which led to her campaigning for Indigenous children to “have the same amount of privilege and support, in education, that all children do”.

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B E S T Liberal call for Labor PRICES FORMALS & WEDDINGS help in ulcer fight Stephen Taylor steve@baysidenews.com.au NEPEAN Liberal candidate Russell Joseph wants the state government to “drop the politics” and work with the federal government on research to eradicate the Buruli ulcer.

Cases of the devastating condition, described by a sufferer as “rampant” on the Mornington Peninsula, rose from 47 in 2014 to 159 so far this year.

Last week, Tyabb girl Ella Crofts, 13, recalled her excruciating experience after being diagnosed with the ulcer in her knee in April – and called on the federal government to fund research into the debilitating condition. (“Funds flow for ulcer study” The Times 25/9/17).

The article mistakenly reported that Flinders MP and Health Minister Greg Hunt had promised $2.4 million for research into the Buruli ulcer following Ella’s campaign for more money.

It has now been revealed that the money has been spent on research since 2000 – the equivalent of $141,000 a year – and no “new” money has been promised, although Mr Hunt reportedly met with Ella and her family as a gesture of support.

Mr Hunt agreed extra research was needed and the government would take a “sympathetic” look at any proposals.

“I’ve asked the chief medical officer for the Australian government and the head of the national Health and Medical Research Council to work with Victoria on additional research priorities and support,” he told The Times.

Now, Mr Joseph is pushing the state government to pay for an education and eradication

program to rid Victoria of the devastating ulcer “once and for all”.

“This matter has been raised over the past two years with the Victorian Health Minister [Jill Hennessy] as she has the primary responsibility for public health action, and to undertake ongoing and active surveillance and reporting of this disease,” he said.

“The core issue on the peninsula has been misdiagnosis and the subsequent lack of early intervention for those who first present with symptoms.”

He said an education program among all health care professionals and community organisations on the peninsula was “urgently needed as a first step”.

“Our community has had enough of the blame shifting and petty politics, it is time for Labor to simply step up and deal with this disease once and for all,” Mr Joseph, who manages the electorate office of Nepean MP Martin Dixon, said.

Ms Hennessy wrote to Mr Dixon in April to say that a “further $50,000 had been allocated to develop educational materials for medical practitioners to improve diagnosis and management” of the ulcer.

She said the education would be provided through the Primary Health Network which plays a “critical role” in providing information and training for GPs. She said she hoped the new program would have a “meaningful impact in preventing unnecessary delays in diagnosis and improve early access to treatment”.

Mr Joseph: “Unless the minister acts quickly and works with Mr Hunt then the incidence of this ghastly disease will continue to escalate.”

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‘THE RENOIR’ LUXURIOUS SEASIDE LIVING DISCERNING buyers and property investors with an eye for style and quality will surely be keeping an eye on Coastal Development Group’s (CDG) latest offering in beachside Mornington. Due for completion in December, the two modern townhouses feature an incredible array of the latest design features and are set opposite parkland and offer a privileged coastal lifestyle opportunity just minutes to Fossil Beach and the popular Dava Drive shops. Built by Envirotec homes, the townhouses capture the essence of seaside living with fabulous space throughout that showcases premium fixtures and fittings that will set a new standard in luxury and comfort. Entry is to a wide hallway that will feature genuine hardwood timber floors and an impressive timber staircase. The master bedroom with ensuite and walk-in robe is across to the left and moving forward is a separate study and a powder room. A hallmark of CDG properties are the incredible ceiling heights and here is no exception with a soaring 3.6 metre ceiling to the open-plan family zone creating an astounding sense of space, and walls of windows will deliver a streamlined indoor to outdoor flow through to a sunny alfresco entertaining area which has mains gas plumbing for a barbecue. A sleek gourmet kitchen boasts stone bench tops and a full range of Miele appliances include two ovens, a microwave, a fully integrated dishwasher plus instant hot water tap. A fantastic walk-in butler’s pantry will also feature a dishwasher, and adjoining the pantry is the laundry. Upstairs are two more bedrooms with built-in robes, the main bathroom and a media room - which could easily become a fourth bedroom if required. Adding to your everyday comfort and convenience are a walk-in linen press, an upstairs powder room with ducted heating and evaporative cooling individually zoned for the upstairs and downstairs areas. For your new permanent home or low-maintenance weekend escape, these sensational new properties deliver the ultimate seaside lifestyle just moments to the Esplanade and trendy Main Street Mornington. n

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SIMPLY NATURAL This secluded, hidden gem on 41.32 hectares (102 acres) is fully surrounded by National Park, yet is only a stone’s throw from one of the best long white sandy beaches on the island. Conveniently located less than 4kms from the ferry, this unique property, has two dwellings, enough shedding to accommodate the needs of both homes and your own bush walking tracks with excellent views over land and sea. This quiet, private, natural hideaway, tucked away from everything is a true haven for nature lovers and will provide cherished enjoyment for your family for years to come.

For Sale now or by Expression of Interest by the close of business Friday 10th November at the agents office.

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RUBY TUESDAY THIS well established and popular ladies clothing business is renowned for its high quality labels, sold at an affordable price. Set in the quaint Balnarring Village Shopping Centre which attracts a variety of customers from the surrounding areas, and a beachside location popular with tourists throughout the summer period, this terrific business opportunity has an attractive lease package available. n Clothing store, BALNARRING FOR SALE: $90,000 + SAV AGENT: Alisha Maestrale 0400 700 169 Kevin Wright Commercial, Suite 1/26 McLaren Place, Mornington, 5977 2255

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OFFICE SPACE ON MAIN COMPLETE with reception area, board room and at least four large offices, this 158 square metre premises is well set-up for a variety of professional and service related businesses looking to establish themselves in Mornington. The interior has reverse cycle air-conditioning and has been completely fitted out with data cabling and a full security system. There is a bright, clean kitchen and plenty of parking on-site for staff.

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ADDRESS: 3/342 Main Street, MORNINGTON FOR LEASE: $3750 pcm + GST + Outgoings AGENT: Michelle Adams, 0407 743 858 - Jacobs & Lowe, 220 Main Street, Mornington, 5976 5900

IF hospitality is your passion, then don’t miss an amazing opportunity to purchase this great business located in the Mount Eliza Village. With a fantastic kitchen and bar fit out, this restaurant has indoor seating for 50 patrons with a further 30 customers able to be accommodated outside on the footpath. A pleasant decor can be further complemented by your own additions, or simply move in and commence trading straight away. n

Wine bar, MOUNT ELIZA FOR SALE: $200,000 + SAV AGENT: Alisha Maestrale 0400 700 169 Kevin Wright Commercial, Suite 1/26 McLaren Place, Mornington, 5977 2255

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PROMINENT FRANKSTON CBD OPPORTUNITY

GENEROUS INCENTIVES! Wells Street, FRANKSTON 3rd Floor Office Space

The propety is located in the heart of the Frankston CAC and is close to the Frankston module interchange. It is also opposite the Frankston Entertainment Centre which has a 2 level public car park.

The building has two accesses and egress; one from Wells Street and the second from White Street Mall. The location is central to the Bayside Shopping Centre and close to the Frankston TAFE, Hospital and beach. Each floor has security grilles at each elevator entry. * Size 600m2 (approx.)

* 2 light courts

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* 2 elevators plus dis-abled access

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CONTACT LEASING AGENTS Rogan Ward 0418 343 939 - rogancps@bigpond.com Brett Ward 0476 000 770 - cpsward@bigpond.com

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FREEHOLDS NEEDED We have several investors wanting to purchase in Mornington, up to $4 million.

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Sale Price: $120,000 Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454 Alisha Maestrale 0400 700 169

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• Busy main road frontage • Fantastic fit out • Optional Residence • Long Term Lease

• Extremely well known ladies clothing business • Situated in the busy Balnarring Shopping Village • Fantastic reputation for quality clothing • Great leasing package on offer

Sale Price: $39,950 Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454 Alisha Maestrale 0400 700 169

Sale Price: $90,000 + SAV Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454 Alisha Maestrale 0400 700 169

Business Sale - Dromana Nell’s Takeaway

OFFICES FOR LEASE (Mornington unless specified)

• Commercial Cafe/Takeaway • Steady substantial takings • Profitable thriving business • Great position in the Industrial Estate • Fantastic opportunity

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• Ideal Superannuation Investment • A-grade tenants with net income of $113,513pa • Being sold on a 5% yield • Lift access, plenty of car parking

Sale Price: Contact Agents Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454 Alisha Maestrale 0400 700 169

Business Sale – Mount Eliza Property Styling & Furniture Rentals • Interior design business specialising in furniture, soft furnishings, art and accessories to suit many styles of homes.

• Styling and hire service • Established business of 7 years with fantastic profits working with a number of major residential agencies.

• Sole operator to quote, consult, style, invoice & schedule deliveries and pick ups.

• Great opportunity for a family business • All furnishings owned by the business.

Sale Price: $150,000 Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454 Alisha Maestrale 0400 700 169

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$1,100pcm+GST+OG From $185pw+GST inc OG

6/356 Main Street - 105sqm

$2,950pcm+GST+OG

2/10 Blamey Place - 216sqm

$4,327pcm+GST+OG

11 Railway Grove – Varying sizes

Price On Application

4/15 Carbine Way - From 12sqm

From $750pcm+GST

Suite 2, Level 3/28 Main Street -14sqm

$1,300pcm+GST+SF

FACTORIES FOR LEASE (Mornington unless specified) 2/6 Jennings Court, Rosebud - 400sqm

$2,500pcm+GST+OG

323-325 Main Street - 150sqm

LEASED

10 Thamer Street Rosebud – 300sqm

$2,750pcm+GST+OG

12 Thamer Street Rosebud – 300sqm

$2,750pcm+GST+OG

132 Browns Road Boneo – 260sqm

$1,517pcm+GST+OG

SHOPS FOR LEASE (Mornington unless specified)

Hospitality Opportunity

• Prime Position in Mount Eliza Village • Plant and Equipment sale, Walk in Walk out • Fantastic kitchen and bar fit out • Keep as is, or do your own thing

Sale Price: $200,000 Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454 Alisha Maestrale 0400 700 169

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68-74 Ocean Beach Road Sorrento - 72sqm

$2,700pcm+GST+OG

118 Main Street - 575sqm

Price on Application

STORAGE UNIT (Mornington unless specified) 2/18 Blamey Place - 17sqm

$480pcm+GST

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100 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK...

Naval engineer survives two crashes in two days Compiled by Cameron McCullough MR R. Clark, engineer on one of the dredges at Naval Base, has the unique distinction of having experienced two motor cycle accidents on two successive days and not sustaining any serious injuries therefrom.

On Saturday last, when travelling towards Frankston, at a fair pace, Mr Clark’s machine skidded and he was thrown heavily to the road injuring his left hand and head.

On Sunday afternoon he resumed his journey to Melbourne, but his injured hand had swollen very much and Mr Clark found too late that it was powerless and he could not work the controls.

The cycle dashed out of Mr Forster’s garage at high speed and struck the rockery in front of the Pier Hotel which effectively stopped the runaway.

Mr Clark was thrown heavily.

Mr Ryan, who was on duty in the vicinity, extricated the injured man and removed him to the Pier Hotel where it was found that the injuries were not serious.

First aid was rendered by the Constable and Mr Clark is little worse for his double adventure. *** THE Hon. Treasurer of the Frankston and District Roll of Honor Fund gratefully acknowledges the receipt of £1 from Miss V. W. Mackay.

The donation acknowledged last week was from Mr F. H. Wells, not H. G. Wells, as published. *** PARENTS and others interested in keeping up Flower Day on 2nd November at the Frankston State school are invited to a meeting to be held in the School Room on Monday evening

next to make preliminary arrangements. *** A MEETING will be held in the Seaford Hall on Monday 8th October, at 8pm, to elect a committee to arrange details for a concert and dance to be held in aid of the Melbourne Hospital Funds.

People of Seaford and district are most respectfully asked to attend.

Mr C. H. Ellis is convening the meeting. *** ON Wednesday 10th Oct at 3.30pm Messrs Harrey and Hill will offer for sale by auction at Morton and Sons auction rooms Queens Walk, Swanston St Melbourne, a 40 acre orchard and farm being portion of Messrs Thornell’s well known Somerville Nursery with new 4 roomed house and out buildings. *** THE anniversary services in connection with the Methodist Sunday School were held on Sunday last when Mr. Austin a teacher from the Wesley College Melbourne preached both morning and evening to a large congregation.

On Monday evening a concert and coffee supper took place. The Rev. Tonkin occupied the chair and there was a very large attendance.

The following programme was gone through after which the distribution of prizes to the scholars took place. *** THE promotion of Captain Conder (OC Langwarrin Military Camp) to the rank of Major, was gazetted on the 4th inst.

Major Conder, who was severely wounded at the historic landing at Gal-

lipoli, has made wonderful improvements at Langwarrin Camp and we are pleased to note that the military authorities have recognised his splendid administrative work by well deserved promotion. *** THE “Australian” Club, under the patronage of Sir John and Lady Madden, and by permission of the State War Council, will entertain 150 returned wounded soldiers this Saturday Oct 6th in Mechanics’ Hall Frankston at 3pm.

All who are interested are cordially invited.

Allieti’s String Band, will play selections during the afternoon, also in the evening when a dance will be held in aid of returned soldiers. *** THE Somerville Presbyterian Ladies’ Guild have now completed their work and have a large and beautiful assortment of drapery which will be at the sale of gifts now being held.

The Fair was opened by Rev N. Webster on Friday evening at 3pm and will open this (Saturday), afternoon at 3.30pm.

All other denomination and societies are invited to attend.

Quoit and nail driving competitions, shooting gallery, hoopla and numerous other attractions. *** WE regret to announce that, as the result of a serious and painful accident, Mr .G. E. Rogers, ironmonger of Frankston, is now an inmate of St Pancras private hospital.

On Wednesday 3rd. inst, Mr Rogers was, engaged lopping the branches from a pepper tree in his front garden and, as his step ladder was too short,

had placed it on a large box.

Unfortunately the whole structure toppled over and Mr Rogers was precipitated to the ground.

The force of the fall broke the ladder in half.

Dr Maxwell announced that the bone of the right leg had been broken below the knee and a blood vessel had also been badly injured.

Mr Rogers is making satisfactory progress, according to latest reports. *** A FEW beautiful, bright, warm days introduces the first glimpse of spring and snakes seem to be very numerous.

Notwithstanding this great peril, the brightness makes one and all feel as they are glad to have lived through such a terrible winter to breathe once more the gladness of spring.

The Moorooduc Progress Association held their monthly meeting Saturday night when a very happy little crowd assembled and the main business was the procuring of an Honor Board, for which ample funds are available and this matter was left in the hands of the secretary to have carried out.

Another little business that was before the meeting was a request from the local school committee to try and have the evening mail from Mornington to Moorooduc reinstated, but this did not receive much support.

After business was settled the gathering held a most enjoyable dance and, the crowning event of the evening was a bonza supper provided by the lady members. *** TRUE Unto Death. Y.M.C.A Man’s Admiration For Cursing Tender Hearted Australians.

Not alone the distribution of free coffee, cakes, and cigarettes is the work and influence of the Young Mens Christian Association among Our Australian boys at the front.

This is indicated in a letter just received from Mr N.W.Opie, military Secretary of the Australian Y. M. C. A with our soldiers abroad.

“I have referred in my report”, he says, “to the point of contact with the men that my cricket team has given me. I find the fellows always ready after their first shyness to talk of their homes and loved ones and since I have been here many scores of photos have been proudly displayed to me.

“What do you think of my girl?”

“Seen this picture of my kiddie, cobber?” “This is my mother” and the love of these chaps for their home folks is unashamedly shown.

And what a wonderful point of contact one gets with them just there.

Men receiving a home mail will bail one up in a corner of the hut and tell of such a happening to the wife or such and such a wonderful thing the Kiddie has done.

“You remember I showed you her photo last week?”

Of course one does not always remember but never acknowledges forgetfulness.

Oh these fighting men and boys of our Sunny Australia, cursing blasphemous often but tender of heart true to a pal to death itself.

How one comes to love them and pray for their wakening to the beauty and desirability of the Great White Friend. *** From the pages of the Mornington Standard, 6 October 1917

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How to Support the Richmond Fan In Your Life

By Stuart McCullough FOR all intents and purposes, I’m agnostic when it comes to football. Having been born into a family of Essendon supporters, I was ostracized by my father when, at age ten, I switched to Carlton. To this day, he describes this as one of the greatest betrayals ever to occur outside of wartime. His reaction was such that I began to suspect that I’d greatly underestimated the impact of making a switch. Given the drama it caused, I kind of went quiet on the subject until, eventually, I didn’t really barrack for anyone.

It remains an absolute conversation killer. When someone I don’t know very well asks me who I barrack for, rather than a full-throated declaration of allegiance all they get for their trouble is a gentle sigh as I stare off wistfully into the middle distance. I start to recount my tale of woe and sporting infidelity and, by the time I turn back, the person who asked me the question has wandered off, in search of someone else for whom the question ‘who do you barrack for?’ is less complicated.

But despite my stunning lack of commitment, I am surrounded by zealots. The rest of my family has no trouble nailing their colours to the mast. Unsurprisingly, they’re mostly Essendon supporters. The indoctrination process started early – almost immediately upon being born, various grandchildren have been swaddled in team colours. Jumpers, beanies and duffel coats – you name it, all manner of paraphernalia has been showered upon these children long before they ever had a chance to make a decision

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for themselves. I wouldn’t be surprised if the ‘Go Bombers’ were the first words some of them ever uttered.

But in any family, there’s always someone who swims against the tide.

Someone who is not for turning. In my family that person is my nephew, Noah. You see Noah is a Richmond supporter. More than that, Noah has always been a Richmond supporter, even in the face of almost every form

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of pressure short of UN sanctions. Despite all attempts by his grandfather to lure him away from Tiger land, Noah has remained steadfast. His loyalty is unshakeable.

To put that into some kind of context, Noah has two older brothers, both of whom support Essendon. And during Noah’s fourteen years on the planet, his older brothers have seen their team experience more success.

It’s hard for me to understand. Given that I was willing to change teams to make play lunch easier, I can’t imagine the kind of fortitude it takes to stick with something no matter what.

Noah is quiet. Noah is reserved.

Noah doesn’t ever really rock the boat.

Except, of course, when it comes to Richmond. Over the years, I’ve seen him transform from mild-mannered nephew to someone who will raise his hands to the gods and scream ‘why, oh why?’ when Richmond has squandered a lead and lost a game. Watching football is, for my nephew, a whole of body experience.

For many years, Noah has been going to the football with my father.

I know that my father enjoys it very much. While our house has always had its fair share of football paraphernalia, it was Noah who took it to an entirely new level. Not satisfied with a scarf or jumper, Noah purchased himself a hat with Richmond dreadlocks.

My father was horrified. But despite the reluctance he undoubtedly felt, the pair of them traipsed off to the MCG – my father with his travel bag with a thermos of sugary tea and packet of chocolate biscuits (the menu hasn’t changed in fifty years) and Noah with his dreadlocks. If he wasn’t wearing his heart on his sleeve, then he was undoubtedly wearing it on his head.

This year, I’ve watched as Noah has dared to dream. Each week, the grin has gotten broader and bigger. For the first time in his lifetime, Noah’s beloved team has won a final. But fate can be cruel, and this year is the first year in ages that my father hasn’t secured reserved seats at the grand final.

I’m sure it’s the case with Richmond fans everywhere. Thirty-five years is a long time, albeit not quite long enough to forgive someone for changing football teams from Essendon to Carlton.

I suspect it feels as though the rest of life is on hold for a little while. It was hard to know what to do to support my nephew. I’d occasionally throw a ‘Go Tigers’ into our conversations and smile and nod politely whenever he suddenly yelled ‘yellow and black!’ as the mood struck him.

I knew is that it was going to be a formative experience for my nephew.

One that will either give him either a sweet taste of victory or be the kind of lesson in resilience that, while unwelcome, is still probably healthy. But either way I admire his commitment and the way in which he’s willing to be entirely devoted to something.

Allegiances aside, the entire family kicked into gear. A roster was drawn up in the hope of securing Noah a ticket. The queuing at the MCG started the night before with Noah’s older brother taking a position outside the ground.

He came ill-prepared (as is often the case with 18-year-olds), dressed in only shorts and t-shirt, and was lucky enough to befriend others in the queue who lent him a blanket. Another shift arrived at 6am, and then at 8am, Noah secured himself a hallowed ticket.

Of course, the Tigers won the day.

Noah was tickled pink. My father even stayed to the end (which he hates doing as he always wants to ‘beat the queue for the train’).

What else is there to say. Go Tigers.

Go Noah. It was a well-deserved win. stuart@stuartmccullough.com

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KASEY CHAMBERS BRINGS “DRAGONFLY TOUR” TO TOWN Off the back of sold out shows across the USA, Kasey Chambers is bringing her 2017 “Dragonfly Tour” to the peninsula.

“Dragonfly” is being described by music critics here and in the USA as her best ever.

It is Kasey’s 5th number 1 album and proves, that one of Australia’s most loved and accomplished performers’ is unquestionably at the top of her game.

The Dragonfly double album is out now and features guests including Paul Kelly, Ed Sheeran, Grizzlee Train, Harry Hookey, Vika and Linda Bull, Keith Urban and Foy Vance.

The first disc of Dragonfly was produced by

ARIA Hall of Famer Paul Kelly (“The Sing Sing Sessions”), while the second was produced

by Kasey’s brother Nash Chambers (“The Foggy Mountain Sessions”).

As well as all your favourite Kasey Chambers hits, don’t miss the chance to see live, what Huffington Post declared “One of 2017’s best albums” Kasey Chambers with special guests Venue: The Grand Hotel Mornington Date: Sunday 26th November Time: 7.30pm doors Cost $45 + BF adult Tickets: grand.oztix.com.au

COBS PENINSULA FILM FESTIVAL – ENTER NOW! Peninsula Film Festival is thrilled to announce its new naming rights partner Cobs popcorn and together we are calling on filmmakers across the world to enter their masterpiece for PFF 2018!

Enter your short film in the Cobs Peninsula Film Festival and you could win a share in up to $30K of cash and prizes and have your work seen by Industry heavyweights!

20 short listed films will be judged live on Saturday February 10, 2018 by top industry professionals with the winner taking out $5K

in cash, second place $2.5K cash and third place scoring $1250 cash!

There are plenty more cool prizes including one on one meetings with distribution and production giant Madman Entertainment, an incredible URSA Black Magic Cinema Camera and awards for Best Animation, Best Documentary, Best International and the Woodleigh School Emerging Filmmaker Award (open to any Australian student under 18 years of age). There are also awards for Best Screenplay, Best Director, Best Actor and Best Cinematography. Entries are open

until Friday December 8, 2017. Films must be 8 minutes or less in length.

Festival Director Steve Bastoni said the Festival offers an amazing opportunity for filmmakers to have their film seen by the most influential film practitioners in the business. “This is a great chance to rub shoulders and network with industry professionals. Filmmakers receive feedback from the best in the business. Our judging panel has included Screen Australia Board Member and Australian Director Rob Connolly, John Molloy (Mushroom Pictures),

Andrew Mason (Hopscotch) and we’re very lucky to have renowned Australian Director Fred Schepisi as PFF Patron”.

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PRINCE TRIBUTE HITS MORNINGTON Andrew De Silva from 90’s R&B sensation CDB and winner of Australia’s Got Talent, along with some of Australia’s finest touring stars lead a Purple Revolution.

Celebrate life with music in loving memory of our Purple Prince.

Whether you know Andrew as the Winner of Australia’s Got Talent 2012, or from the Multi-Platinum ARIA Award-Winning band CDB, or simply heard him sing with his acoustic guitar, well respected Producer/

Artist Andrew is the “real deal”.

Humble, yet with a wealth of experience in the industry Andrew is a seasoned performer. Opening for mega stars like Mariah Carey (Etihad Stadium 2013), Boys II men (2012) and for Shaggy during his national tour (2015). Andrew’s versatility has recently seen him play the lead role in the hit production “Let’s Get It On” (The Life & Music Of Marvin Gaye).

“Here’s one of Australia’s best talents...”

“It’s a deliciously lithe soul number, whelmed by Andrew’s superb vocal that taps the falsetto in his bag of tricks and the layering of the vocals is pretty sublime.”

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GET READY FOR THE BOOTLEG BEATLES Direct from London, THE BOOTLEG BEATLES, the world’s first and finest homage to the Fab Four will be performing at the Frankston Arts Centre on Sunday November 5. Now in their 37th year, THE BOOTLEG BEATLES have performed over 5,000 shows worldwide.

Their stunning authenticity coupled with their musical credibility has seen them perform at some of the world’s best-known venues such as Wembley Stadium, the Royal Albert Hall, Knebworth, Glastonbury Festival and the Budokan Stadium in Tokyo, where The Beatles originally played. They also performed on “The Graham Norton Show” in London. The legendary English Record Producer/Arranger/Composer Sir George Martin, sometimes referred to as “the fifth Beatle”, said: “I enjoyed their act enormously”.

Formed for the West End cast of the long-running Broadway musical “Beatlemania”, THE BOOTLEG BEATLES are truly the world’s No.1 tribute band have shared the Concert with the likes of Rod Stewart, Elton John, David Bowie, Iggy Pop, Seal, Simple Minds, Bon Jovi and they performed at Queen Elizabeth II’s Golden Jubilee celebration at Buckingham Palace.

Noel and Liam Gallagher of Oasis asked them to be the support act for their record-breaking 1995 Earl’s Court Concerts, culminating with both bands sharing the stage for “I Am The Walrus”.

THE BOOTLEG BEATLES re-create with precision the hits and image with costumes reflecting The Beatles’ evolution, as well as from note to note using original instruments and with uncannily accurate vocals. Against

a stunning video backdrop, they will be accompanied by a 9-piece orchestra, enabling them to faithfully re-create many of the songs The Beatles never played live on stage, such as “Eleanor Rigby”, “Penny Lane” and “All You Need Is Love”.

THE BOOTLEG BEATLES are truly one of Britain’s most popular bands, with fans of all ages across the globe greeting their note-perfect performance with scenese of Beatle-like hysteria. The concert will feature renditions of the greatest songs from the entire Beatles catalogue. They faithfully re-create many of the hits the Beatles never performed live.

Tickets available from Frankston Arts Centre. www.thefac.com.au or phone 9784 1051

A COLLECTION OF PORTRAITS The Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery has over 1600 works in the collection from the 18th century through to the present day.

It contains a selection of old master prints and drawings, modern works by Arthur Boyd, Russell Drysdale, Charles Blackman and a growing body of contemporary works by established and emerging artists.

A strength of the collection is its focus on the cultural heritage of the Mornington Peninsula, which has been a haven and source of inspiration for artists since the 1850s, including Fred Williams and Albert Tucker.

Two new exhibitions at MPRG celebrate works in the collection. Character Traits draws together over 60 portraits from the collection by artists such as Tom Roberts, Arthur Boyd, Fred Williams and Gareth Sansom.

Artist Tom Polo will be researching the MPRG collection and painting a 13-metre wall painting. The public is invited to witness him working from Monday 25 September – Thursday 28 September. Tom Polo was a finalist in this year’s Sulman Prize and the winner of the 2015 Brett Whiteley Travelling Art Scholarship.

Also on display from 28 September – 26 November is the National Portrait Gallery’s 2017 National Photographic Portrait Prize.

Celebrating its 10th anniversary, this annual prize is open to both aspiring and professional photographers and reflects the distinctive vision of contemporary photographic portraiture from across the country.

MPRG is hosting a panel discussion about portrait photography with the 2017 National

28 SEPTEMBER – 26 NOVEMBER At Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery

Tom Roberts: Marie Wischer (1896). pastel on paper. Gift of Beverly Brown in memory of her father Dr Joseph Brown AO OBE, 2014

Photographic Portrait Prize winner Gary Grealy, Dr Sarah Engledow and other finalists in the 2017 award. There are free drop-in activities for the whole family during the exhibition and school holiday workshops for kids on 3 and 4 October.

Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery, Civic Reserve, Dunns Road, Mornington. Gallery Hours: Tuesday–Sunday 10am–5pm. Exhibition admission fees: $4 adults / $2 concession. General information: 5950 1580. mprg.mornpen.vic.gov.au

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See forty-nine of the year’s best photographic portraits in the 2017 National Photographic Portrait Prize. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, this annual prize is open to both aspiring and professional photographers and reflects the distinctive vision of contemporary photographic portraiture from across the country.

Over 60 portraits from the collection, by Tom Roberts, Fred Williams, Pam Hallandal, Mike Parr and more.

TOM POLO: (THESE THINGS) TELL ME MORE ABOUT YOU An MPRG exhibition

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New-look cricket launches this weekend

By IT Gully THE new-look Mornington Peninsula Cricket Association season will launch this Saturday with four divisions set for 2017-18.

The MPCA announced its new structure in May this year, however, a Presidents’ extraordinary meeting held a couple of weeks ago saw the names of the new four divisions changed.

In May, the launched divisions were Premier, Provincial, District and Sub District.

However, they were changed only last week to Provincial, Peninsula, District and Sub-District, in order of division one to division four.

Peninsula Old Boys president Adam Jones was behind the name changes, which make sense.

Jones branded the names of the new competition “stupid’’ and made moves to protect the history on the association.

Jones wrote to the MPCA requesting the special general meeting which resulted in the name changes. He called 27 clubs, 25 of which supported his stance.

In the 2017-18 season, cricket will be played on every weekend in October, November, December, January

and March; with the exception of two weeks in December for the Christmas break, as well as a weekend over Easter.

Promotion-relegation will remain the same with the premiers being elevated in the following season and wooden-spooners dropping down.

The major change to the competition is the number of one-day matches in the fixture. The first three rounds of the season are one-day fixtures and there are four more for the season.

This is complemented with seven twoday matches.

The grand finals will also be reduced to 80 overs to ensure the match is completed over one weekend.

Bowlers will be restricted to eight overs in one-day games.

The clubs in each division and some news coming into the first match of the day this Saturday: Provincial Peninsula Old Boys Crib Point Baxter Mornington Pearcedale Sorrento Langwarrin Mt Eliza

At Crib Point, Matt Blake is coaching the club and league legend Brad Glenn has taken the reigns as director of coaching.

Sam Weisse has returned to Mornington from Frankston-Peninsula, while Langwarrin has seen the return of Andy Johnson and the recruitment of former Heatherhill and Flinders middle-order bat Simon Parrott.

Pearcedale is looking at some improvement from talented youngsters Declan Scully and Riley Bradshaw, while Kaine Smith and Chris Dew remain in charge.

Bobby Wilson remains in charge at Sorrento and they have landed Sri Lankan fast bowler and middle order bat Chathupama Gunasinghe (45 first class wickets).

Lyle House and Justin Grant are in charge again at Mt Eliza and Baxter has a mate of Chamika Sattambi joining the club who will be a handy acquisition.

Peninsula Red Hill Somerville Delacombe Park Flinders Long Island Moorooduc

Pines Main Ridge The recruitment of Jayde Herrick to Somerville is the biggest get in the offseason.

Riley Shaw has returned from Mt Martha to Red Hill, which is a handy get, Ricky Ramsdale will be hoping to go one better with Delacombe Park, Aaron Paxton is the club skipper at Long Island and Adrian Mack returns to where it all began at Pines, replacing Craig Entwhistle.

Nick Jewell will play and coach at Main Ridge and Shamith Kannangara is the skipper at Moorooduc, which will see a number of Sri Lankans land at the club this season.

District Baden Powell Mt Martha Hastings Long Island Seaford Seaford Tigers Heatherhill Rosebud Rye Grant Hanrahan is senior coach at Mt Martha while Riley Shaw returns to Red Hill.

Hastings will be without an injured

Luke Hewitt (knee reconstruction), Tommy Baron continues to lead Rye. Rosebud will welcome an opening quick from Sri Lanka and Seaford Tigers’ Corey Hand has returned to Carrum.

Sub District Dromana Balnarring Carrum Carrum Downs Skye Tyabb Tootgarook YCW Ballam Park Boneo Jack Fowler and Keiran Voelkl will continue to run the show at Dromana.

Mal Coutts has left Langwarrin for a coaching stint at Balnarring, Corey Hand returns to Carrum, Mark Snelling remains in charge at Carrum Downs, and Scott Blaycock is coaching Skye.

Tyabb welcomes the return of Brodie Bennett, Ballam Park is looking for improvement from Luke Janssen and Boneo has picked up Corey Peterson from Traralgon, while an English keeper-batsman is expected to land soon.

Final victory: Baxter saw off Mt Eliza's challenge to become final winners of the Provincial premiership last year. They'll noth play Provincial in the new-look competition. Picture: Rab Siddhi

AFLSE moves on stage one of footy restructure

By Toe Punt AFL South East has succeeded in executing stage one of its grand plan for divisional football throughout the region, restructuring the Nepean and Peninsula competitions last Friday.

As was predicted months ago, all 22 clubs were informed last Friday that Mornington Peninsula Nepean Football League divisions will be restructured in 2018.

Chelsea, Karingal and Langwarrin drop from Peninsula to Division Two

and Frankston Bombers, Sorrento and Rosebud elevate from Nepean to Division One. In 2019, AFL South East plans to restructure again, introducing a third division, Premier, and bringing in South East Football Netball League clubs, which includes Cranbourne, Berwick, Beaconsfield and others.

It is believed that all but five clubs (Edithvale-Aspendale, Langwarrin, Pines, Mornington, Tyabb) do not support a further restructure and will continue its fight against the move.

In determining which clubs should be selected to compete in Division 1, AFL South East Regional General Manager John Anderson said the following considerations were made: n Recent playing performances n Playing depth n Junior pathway including viability of U19’s and junior club pathways n Club facilities, and n The results of a recent survey conducted by MPNFL Clubs Regardless of the considerations, both Rosebud and Sorrento believe

they will struggle given the Buds have had no Under 17s for the past two seasons and Sorrento has had no Under 16s or 17s.

However, there is little question that there is overwhelming support for divisional football between MPNFL clubs.

The current salary cap of $150,000 will be applied to both divisions next season with the intention of re-evaluating and working towards a reduction in 2019. The total team points will be reset at 39 points with

further communication to clubs in coming weeks.

Mr Anderson said that this announcement heralds an exciting new era for football in the region. “While I look forward to seeing the top 10 clubs competing against each other, I am even more keen to see clubs which have struggled in recent years get the opportunity to be more competitive and potentially participate in finals in 2018,” Mr Anderson said.

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Grand Final glory for Southern United girls SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie SOUTHERN United’s all-conquering under-13s capped a stellar season with a 2-0 Grand Final victory over Calder United at ABD Stadium in Meadow Heights on Sunday.

Southern had clinched the NPLW championship some weeks earlier but had lost the qualifying final 1-0 to Calder.

“We told the girls if we didn’t match them physically especially in the first five minutes that they would own us so we told them to go shoulder to shoulder and be very physical but don’t foul,” said Southern head coach Emma Bracken.

“We wanted to show them that we weren’t going to get pushed off the ball.”

Southern’s intent was clear from the outset and in the opening exchanges Southern right winger Danica Vukcevic made it clear that if anyone was going to be bundled off the ball it was her opponent.

“I thought Danica was outstanding and I’m not just talking about her work on the ball but her desire, throwing her body in time and time again,” said assistant coach Aaron Myatt.

Bracken and Myatt had decided to start Golden Boot winner Rhys McKenna on the left wing with usual winger Candy Kilderry playing in the central striker’s role.

In the qualifying final Calder had double-teamed McKenna with a holding midfielder dropping deep but now it had to change its plans.

To add to Calder’s unease the Southern pair were given licence to switch their roles without instruction from their coaches so that the Calder bench couldn’t hear and react immediately.

McKenna forced Calder keeper Keara Califiore into a fine save low down at her near post in the 6th minute and in the 12th minute Kilderry bobbed up on the left but shot wide.

Calder’s first main threat came in the 23rd minute when striker Olivia De La Plaza-Sanchez burst clear inside the area but Southern central defender Alex Jones intercepted superbly.

Bracken and Myatt swung the second part of their plan into action at half-time switching Taylah Hennekam into central midfield as they had done to good effect in the preliminary final against Bayside United the previous week.

Talia Palmer came on at left back, Emily Ryan switched from left to right back and Ezel Duyar linked with

Grand feeling: Southern United under-13s, 2017 champions and premiers. Picture: Darryl Kennedy Jones in central defence.

The breakthrough came five minutes into the second half when a McKenna corner was played back to her by Alessandra Davis at the near post and McKenna’s second cross was headed home by Hennekam after Califiore couldn’t stop the ball from wriggling out of her grasp and crossing the line.

Calder had a mountain to climb in the 42nd minute after a Hennekam shot was blocked and fell to Kilderry who hammered a left-foot strike high into the net to make it 2-0.

By now the champions were in full flight and a sweeping move in the 47th minute involving Davis, McKenna and Kilderry deserved a better ending but McKenna couldn’t control Kilderry’s cross from the left.

In the final analysis Southern established its credentials as the best under-13 side in the elite competition in emphatic fashion.

“I thought the defence was unbelievable and Caddy (Vakacavu) had a great game in goal,” said Bracken.

“She struggled in the first half of the season with coming off her line but it just seems to have clicked with her in the last few weeks and she has the tools to go further.”

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appointment of Doug Hodgson as under-15s head coach.

Hodgson played with Pines as a junior and his senior career was highlighted by his time at Heidelberg United and his professional career with Sheffield United, Plymouth Argyle, Burnley, Oldham Athletic and Northampton Town in England.

His career ended prematurely when he suffered a serious neck injury at the age of 29 and he became the first Australian to coach professionally in England when he was appointed reserve team manager at Sheffield United.

Hodgson holds a UEFA B coaching licence and recently coached Mornington’s under-14A side to the state title.

“The NPL is a great opportunity for kids all over the peninsula to find a development pathway outside of community football and there are kids out there that will need to be challenged to see if they are capable of taking the next step forward,” said Hodgson.

“That’s the part of the game I really enjoy – helping a kid to fulfil their dreams – and on a personal level I want to put something back into a game that has been very good to me.”

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Fisher has been overseeing the interview process for a raft of coaching appointments and last week Frankston Pines assistant Kevin “Squizzy” Taylor was named coach of Langy’s under-20s, which will be the club’s reserves team squad.

Taylor was one of five applicants for the position and is well known in local circles having played for Langwarrin, Mornington, Seaford United and Frankston Pines.

He won two promotions as senior coach of Seaford and in 2015 he won the Under-20s championship with Bentleigh Greens in his first year as an NPL coach.

Taylor holds an AFC B coaching licence and was the preferred choice of long-serving Langy senior coach Gus Macleod who will be in charge for the 20th straight season.

Langy’s 2017 championship-winning reserves coach Ronnie Whitton has been appointed as an assistant to Macleod alongside Robert Mathieson (junior) while Robert Mathieson senior retains the team manager’s role.

Chris Jones is goalkeeping coach and Peter Tuckett will again be the club’s fitness advisor.

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while Langy continues to negotiate with a candidate for the second under-12 post.

Gary Brisbane will be in charge of the under-13s and Don Delaney will be in charge of the under-14s.

Delaney coached Springvale White Eagles’ under-13s to a third-placed finish this season.

The under-16s senior coach is Michael van der Zvet who joins after three successful seasons as a junior coach at Bentleigh Greens.

Meanwhile Paul Williams has been re-appointed senior coach at Frankston Pines with Lee Davies as an assistant and reserves coach.

Pines’ presentation night will be held at its Monterey Reserve clubrooms on Saturday 7 October starting at 7.30pm.

Irish goalkeeper Colin McCormack did the double at Peninsula Strikers winning the players’ player of the year award and the senior best and fairest.

Hayden Taylor followed suit winning the reserves players’ player of the year award and the reserves best and fairest.

Aiden McKenna was the senior rising star and Callum Mitchell was the reserves rising star.

Strikers’ search for a senior coach has narrowed to a field of five and the club is expected to make an announcement later this week.

Skye United defender John Andrinopoulos has won the players’ player of the year award with captain Mark O’Connor runner-up.

The reserves players’ player of the year was Daniel Jones and Lawrence Komba was runner-up.

Senior coach Billy Armour has been re-appointed for 2018 as has reserves coach Liam George.

The club hopes to retain the services of Billy Rae as senior assistant.

Skye will hold its senior presentation night on Saturday 28 October at Patterson Lakes Community Centre starting at 7pm.

Skye also is running a summer skills program from Thursday 9 November to Tuesday 7 December and from Tuesday 16 January to Tuesday 6 February for boys and girls aged five to 16.

Carlo Cardoso has won Rosebud Heart’s senior best and fairest award with Cory Osorio runner-up.

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At the recent AGM Tracy Reilly became Heart’s first female president with Jason Symonds re-elected vicepresident.

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“World class athlete” signs as lifesaving coach

By Ben Triandafillou CURRENT World Iron Woman and Nutri Grain series champion, Harriet Brown, will join the Mornington Life Saving Club as their new Water Coach and Youth Mentor next month.

After saying goodbye to the club’s previous coach, John Vains, the Mornington Life Saving Club has designed their next phase of their coaching structure to help their athletes continue to develop and have a mentor under which they can thrive.

Mornington Life Saving Club Nipper captain Damian Brice said the club’s main focus is to encourage participation and having someone like Brown gives the Nippers someone to look up to.

“We felt Harriet was the right fit for the Mornington Life Saving Club as she is not only a world class athlete and coach, but an enthusiastic motivator and the type of role model that will add enormous value to the lives of our children,” Brice said.

“Harriet has a genuine interest in wanting to get to know all of our kids and make a real difference in how they train and help to deliver

on the outcomes they are aiming to achieve individually and as a group.”

Following the appointment of Brown, the club has worked together to design a program that utilizes face to face sessions, a feedback and review package and a range of social initiatives that will provide their members with consistent opportunities to develop and interact.

The club has also appointed Matt McConnell as Club Coach to assist Brown in executing the program. While Brown will design and oversee the program, McConnell will make sure it is executed on a weekly basis with the assistance of the club’s Age Manager team and their under16s and above instructors.

Brice said that McConnell has been a long term and high respected Age Manager who has great knowledge on how to read the surf, so he’ll be perfect for the role.

The first Nipper session for the season starts on Sunday 12 November, 10am at Mills Beach.

For further details go to morningtonlsc.com.au.

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Centenary Cup draws historic clubs SOME of the oldest bowling clubs on the Mornington Peninsula gathered for the Mornington Bowling Club’s ‘Centenary Cup’ on Thursday 7 September.

In celebration of the Mornington Bowling Club’s 100th anniversary, the Sorrento, Rosebud, City of Frankston, Mornington Civic and Mt Martha bowls clubs entered teams into the inaugural event which was held at the Mornington Bowling Club.

Each club entered four teams into the two day event, but fittingly it was Mornington that raised the ‘Centenary Cup’ trophy which was presented by club president Ray Metherell and sponsoring partner Kayn Luff.

The overall winning team with the highest aggregate over the two days was the Mornington side consisting of Trevor Roberts, David Pumpa, Neil Hayes, and Martin Cheeseman.

The first day was won by Mt Martha while the second day was taken out by Sorrento.

The event is set to run annually to provide the oldest bowls clubs on the peninsula (Sorrento, Rosebud, City of Frankston and Mornington) with a competitive meeting each year.

Rye runs “your choice” raffle

THE Rye Football Club is running a “your choice” major raffle worth $40,000 this year with 800 tickets up for grabs.

The raffle is set to be drawn on Sunday 15 October at RJ Rowley Reserve, Rye with tickets selling for $100.

The winning prize is worth $35 000 and is of your choice which could include a boat, a motor vehicle, airfares/ accommodation and more.

Bay views: The view from Mornington Golf Club’s new par three which is ready for play on Saturday. Picture: supplied

Golf club has the “most potential in Australia”

By Ben Triandafillou A FORMER Australian professional golfer regards the Mornington Golf Club as the “club with the most potential in Australia”.

Mark Allen, who played competitively for 15 years, told the 1116 SEN listeners on Saturday 16 September that the club “has the potential to be something out of this world” with the right amount of funding.

The Mornington Golf Club has seen an increase in memberships of nearly 30 per cent since 2015 and this Saturday 7 October they will take their

first step in reaching this “potential” when they open their new 150-metre par three.

The land which was once covered in trees and overgrown plantation has taken 18 months to transform into an intriguing hole which now boasts views of the Port Phillip Bay and the city’s skyline.

The development has cost less than $100,000 with most of the work being done in house by the club’s course superintendent, Kevin Toebelman, and his team of five full time staff as well as a group of retired members called “Dads Army” who continue to give

up their time each week to help out the club.

Mornington Golf Club general manager, Craig Murdoch, said that with the hole receiving such rave reviews we are confident that it will be remembered by members and visitors as one of the best holes on the golf course.

“The club is ecstatic about the hole and can’t wait to play it,” Murdoch said.

The par three will not only be a major attraction at the club but will also work as a ‘spare hole’ allowing developments to continue on course while

golfers have an undisrupted play.

This is just the first phase in the Mornington Golf Club’s master plan with stage two commencing soon. It will involve the relocation of the ninth and 18th greens along with a larger practice putting green and a new 10th tee.

“Very exciting things are happening at Mornington Golf Club and with the improvements that have been made and are planning on being made, it really is becoming one of the most progressive clubs on the peninsula,” Murdoch said.

Strategy on grass in celebration of Seniors Week IN celebration of Seniors Week, the Mornington Croquet Club is holding an open day with games to watch and coaching sessions on Wednesday 11 October.

Croquet is a fascinating game that offers the opportunity of joining in with other people, male and female, on an equal

footing. It is played all year.

Golf croquet has gained huge popularity in recent years. It is a form of the game which allows the beginner to understand the form and basic rules in just a few games. It involves gentle exercise over flat lawns while at the same time requiring strategic thinking.

The club coaching team headed by Colin Martin encourages people to come to the venue at Civic Reserve Mornington. A croquet mallet will be available for each participant to be used on the day.

Flat footwear is essential.

To book a free session phone Lynn / Rob on 5975 1041.

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PARC celebrates seniors

IN support of Victorian Seniors Festival, PARC is encouraging seniors to get active and involved in an exclusive program with multiple activities available for all ages and abilities throughout October.

Currently in Frankston 19.2% of the population is aged 60 years and over, with Frankston South recording the highest proportion of elderly people in Frankston City (Source: 2011 Census).

PARC Centre Manager Simon Beqir said the centre celebrates local seniors and supports active living with a range of health and wellbeing programs.

“At PARC we support our local ageing community by offering activities for seniors to stay active and socially engage with one another.”

“To align with the Victorian Seniors Festival and to promote active living, we have prepared an exclusive schedule of activities dedicated to suit seniors of all abilities which will run each weekday throughout October.

This program is offered in addition to the extensive class programs we have at PARC. We now have over 200 classes for members and visitors to choose from. ” “We respect the seniors in our community and acknowledge the amazing impact they make to this region. So in celebration of

their great contribution we have included a range of free activities for seniors to enjoy at PARC throughout the month of October,” Simon said.

The exclusive PARC schedule of

activities for seniors throughout October includes: • Body Vive for Beginners - a mixture of strength, cardio and core training • PARC Movers – low intensity class

designed to improve strength and cardio • Hot Water Yoga Pilates – to focus on breathing, core strength and posture • Senior Fit – a 45-minute program

designed to introduce cardio and resistance exercises • Seniors Hot Water Workout – a combination of hot water and aqua exercises • Mobility and balance classes • A seniors walking group • Tai Chi classes.

PARC’s other unique facilities also cater to seniors including the indulgent wellness centre and warming spa, sauna and steam rooms, state-of-the-art gym and group exercise classes.

“At PARC we are dedicated to creating new and exceptional customer experiences for our senior community.”

“PARC leads the way in providing a premier aquatic and recreation experience for visitors and members.

We’ll continue to engage with our community, focus on recruiting and retaining talented staff, embrace a dynamic culture with a goal to provide exceptional customer experiences, and implement ongoing innovative ways to do business,” Simon said.

A PARC day pass for adults is $8.80 with concession also available for $7.00.

PARC is located at 16 Cranbourne Road, Frankston. For more information and to view the PARC Seniors Festival exclusive new schedule of activities please visit parcfrankston.com.au or call 9781 8444.

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Get involved in the Get Active Festival DO you want an opportunity to meet people with similar interests, give back to your community or just become more physically active? Then the Get Active Festival is for you!

The Mornington Peninsula Shire Council and Frankston City Council invites locals of all ages to join in and discover community opportunities to get involved with at the Get Active Festival Friday, October 6th 10:00am1:00 pm.

During the free event, attendees will have the chance to learn more about the clubs and social groups within the local area, such as the St Andrews Petanque Club and Mornington Croquet Club.

Not only will there be an array of sporting clubs, but festival-goers will also be able to grow an active mind and social calendar by discovering opportunities with the University of the Third Age and Impact Volunteering.

Hosted in the beautiful surroundings of YMCA Camp Munyung, attendees can begin their journey to a more physically active lifestyle by trying out camp archery and something completely out of the ordinary- the giant swing!

Staying physically active is important for every stage of life, so come along to chat with other locals, appreciate the surrounds and enjoy the morning tea or activities provided.

There is something for everyone at this Get Active Festival.

Details Location: Camp Munyung, 35 Sunnyside Road, Mount Eliza 3930 Time: 10:00 am – 1:00pm. Morning tea starts at 10:00 am, official welcome at 11:00 am.

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Fun at Village Baxter COME and join in the fun at the Village Baxter Fete and Open Day on Saturday 14th October starting at 9am until 1pm.

The whole family will enjoy the Animal Farm, Face Painting, Jumping Castle and S.E.S & C.F.A Displays.

As you walk around we have Ian Smith Jazz Quartet, Peter Stanley & Dave Ashby (Grumpy Brothers) and Mt Erin College Music Department entertaining the crowds.

Come and taste our delicious food including homemade cakes, Devonshire Teas and beef and gravy rolls.

There will also be Trash & Treasure, Art and Craft, Plants, Pottery and Second-hand books Bring back those memories of days long gone: -a must see is the Classic Car & Classic Motor Cycle Display. Featuring a Grand Parade commencing at 12.00pm.

Village units and facilities will also be open for inspection.

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Mornington Peninsula Seniors Festival correction of entries The Shire would like to apologise for the error made in entries for the Tour of Hastings Historical Precinct and Song and Dance Extravaganza events, and would like to advise correct details: Tour of Hastings Historical Precinct Sun 1 October 2017, 2pm – 4pm Wed 4 October 2017, 10am – 12pm Sun 8 October 2017, 2pm – 4pm

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For a gold coin donation, enjoy a guided tour of the Hastings Western Port Historical Society museum and Fisherman’s Cottage or take some time to explore by yourself.

Cancelled – U3A Mornington Song & Dance Extravaganza U3A Mornington have regrettably had to cancel their Song & Dance Extravaganza on Sunday 8 October and Sunday 15 October, 2017.

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JACK and Robin Helisma have been married 57 years and their story is full of love, laughter and changing fate. Sitting in their living room Jack and Robin tell it like it is. They know each other like they know the sun will rise over their lovely double-storied home where family life has been a constant. If only these walls could talk. Three children, extended family get togethers. Backyard parties in the pool and barbecues on the balcony.

A home is much more than mere bricks and mortar. Why would they want to leave theirs?

“My mother had a dream many years ago. An angel appeared and told her to leave Estonia just before Hitler shut down the borders. We travelled from the top of Europe to Italy where we got on a ship and sailed to Australia,” explains Jack. “Two small boys. All the way from Estonia to Australia as war broke out. You can’t imagine how hard that would have been.”

Jack, now 81-year-old, walks with the aid of a cane.

“There was no way I was going to be able to stay living here”.

This presented a problem. Neither Robin or Jack wanted to leave their family home or wellestablished connections.

“We’ve lived here for 42 years and everything is so convenient,” said Robin.

“The ResiLift has been a Godsend. I even put Jack’s meals in it sometimes and send them down when he’s in his den watching the news!

We can still maintain our separate lives. I don’t want to sit with him all the time! He loves his space downstairs and his time alone. So do I. But more than that, we love having the choice. That wouldn’t have been possible without ResiLift.”

After having the ResiLift installed, Jack found that he had more energy again and was even able to make another trip to Estonia, which we had previously considered to be out of the question.

If you live in a double storey home, ResiLift gives you the choice to continue your tale in the place where your story began. www.resilift.com.au

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Improving everyday living for seniors WESTERNPORT Mobility have long specialised in the sale and repair of mobility scooters and home mobility products, and have now introduced a whole new range of living aids.

Proof that a good business is constantly growing and keeping with the times, Westernport Mobility have expanded into health care products in the home.

Owner Ray Percival says it’s part of providing a wider service to the community.

“We now have lift chairs which are ideal for when people have had operations like hip replacements. They might need a lift chair temporarily after surgery, or they might need one full time in their home,” says Ray. “At Westernport Mobility, you can either hire or buy depending on your needs.”

Another part of the new range is products to help those with rheumatism.

“We have jar and bottle openers, and other home aids like special cutlery for those with arthritis, that help people maintain an independent life,” says Ray. At Westernport Mobility, it’s all about supplying products that make it easier for everyday living.

You can buy or hire most products, including mobility scooters, beds, lift chairs, walking aids, and living aids.

“Since opening the new store in Hastings we have been able to expand and improve our range for the community,” says Ray. Westernport Mobility has qualified service technicians to provide clients with prompt and expert repairs and service.

With its number one commitment to customer service, Westernport Mobility offer home demonstrations of products as well.

Westernport Mobility is at Shop 7, 28 Victoria Street, Hastings.

Open Monday to Friday 9am till 5pm.

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Inspiring the people of Frankston and surrounds to get fit, healthy and to move THERE is a new approach to health and fitness on offer to locals by dynamic duo and loved-up couple Matty ‘Maverick’ Deane and Sheridan ‘The Boss Lady’ Smith, the co-owners of Fit Body Fit Mind, based at 35 Playne Street in Frankston, above Braaap Motorcycles.

The Transformation Centre is committed to helping locals find the best version of themselves, and offers a unique solution to families who traditionally struggle to find time to devote to their fitness, all children under 18 years of age can train with their parent/s anytime for free!

The philosophy of Fit Body Fit Mind is to train smarter so people have more time to do the things they love instead of spending hours in the gym.

Fit Body Fit Mind co-owner Matty is a cancer survivor and knows firsthand the challenges of maintaining consistent health and fitness.

“We want to give people back their precious time. We prepare effective fitness classes that help our clients achieve their goals as quickly as possible in a zero negativity environment.

“We encourage our clients to

invest in themselves and have fun while moving towards their goals with like-minded people,” said Matty.

Co-owner Sheridan said Fit Body Fit Mind approaches health and fitness in a realistic and family-friendly way where no one feels intimidated to walk through the door and everyone is welcome.

Each fitness class is only 30 minutes with boot camps, personal training, boxing classes, mums and bubs classes, crossfit style training, weight training, running and yoga sessions all on offer at Fit Body Fit Mind.

Personal training members get full access to all classes, nutrition support, goal setting

and evaluations - a total emersion to not only get clients on their way but to ensure their goal is achieved in the shortest amount of time possible, in the safest way and the best way.

Fit Body Fit Mind trainers are elite and professional specialising in rehab, strength and conditioning, weight loss and

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Fit Body Fit Mind was a finalist in the Champion Fitness Services category in the 2016 Australian Small Business Champion Awards (www.businesschampions.com.au).

For more information about Fit Body Fit Mind please go to www.fitbodyfitmind.com.au.

“We offer a health and fitness community here at Fit Body Fit Mind with a vibrant culture. Our health exercise lifestyle studio is a place where people are inspired to enjoy their training so much that they can’t do without it.

“Our training style is to get the fastest results using only the best exercises that won’t damage joints and ligaments,” said Sheridan Fit Body Fit Mind is an environment where everyone is encouraged to learn and grow the mind along with the body.

The trainers are passionate about creating a positive, supportive and growth-focused hub to challenge clients. Regular IQ seminars are held for members designed to educate, challenge and excite members on a range of topics including “How to lose weight and still eat chocolate and drink beer” and “Why sit ups won’t give you abs”.

Co-owners: Matty Dean and Sheridan Smith

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