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It’s a bird, it’s a plane, no wait... it’s a kite! IT’S a telling sign in today’s high tech, fast paced world that people take such pleasure from the simple act of flying a kite. Now in it’s 15th year, the much-loved Rosebud Kite Festival has grown from small beginnings to be among Australia’s largest kite flying events. Powered by coastal sea breezes the super-sized inflatables known as Maxi’s, some measuring up to 12 meters in diameter, are back leading

the flight program again in 2018. These giants of the kite world are made using colourful fabric construction that catch wind in the folds of their intricate design. Flying tens of meters high above the foreshore in Rosebud, they are tethered back to the earth with multiple wires and weights that counter the huge lift forces they generate. Not for the faint hearted, it takes a great deal of skill and experience to keep these Maxi’s aloft. On

March 11th, Rosebud will host an internationally recognised team of professional kite makers, including Craig Hansen from Peter Lynn Kites and Jo Baker recently back from representing Australia in India’s most iconic Kite Festival, as well as some of our best known kite makers from around the country. They’ll be unfurling a store of animated creations including; a giant spotted Whale Shark, Flying Pigs, and Winged Dragons

and numerous Underwater Creatures. Along with the kite flying program, this FREE FAMILY FESTIVAL offers a program of live music and entertainment, performing artists, circus workshops and storytelling, kite making workshops, kids rides, food stalls, community demonstrations and all things fun under the sun (see website for full program) http:// rosebudkitefestival.com.au.

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David Greer DAVID Greer is the current president of the Kite Flyers of Tasmania and a man who enjoys talking kites and kiting as much as he loves to fly them. This award winning kite builder and kite flyer has also been a Club committee member for more years than he can remember. He doesn’t escape the Tasmanian border control often but is glad to be back at Rosebud to share his love of all things kitey.

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SARATH Kingsley, born in Sri Lanka but now living in Sydney, joins the Rosebud Kite festival for the first time. An artistic kite builder from a young age he received awards at Columbian kite festivals for the smallest kite & most creative kites.

CRAIG Hansen, the International visiting kite professional, lives and manufactures his colourful, air inflated soft kites in New Zealand, having developed his passion over 45 years ago as a boy in Zimbabwe. His giant kites are amongst the largest in the world which can generate incredible lift force that need a serious anchor, in our instance, a car, to keep them from taking off! Watch this man use all his weight to control his collection of kites.

Now a senior member from AKFS in Sydney, Sarath continues to build kites, winning many awards for his designs at Bondi’s Festival of the Winds over the past six years.

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shower services for homeless Australians. If you’ve heard about this amazing project and you’d like to show your support, you can come along to the Rosebud Kite Festival and

Some people collect stamps, others may collect art, but 69 year old IAN Burrell collects house sized Kites. Ian is the proud owner of more than 100 kites including a whale that stretches up to 16 meters in size and his fascination with kites began to bud at a young age. “We used to make kites when we were kids, but I can’t remember them really being successful because they were brown paper and string,” he said. Now his kites range in price from $20 to thousands of dollars. Mr Burrell said he enjoys travelling to kite festivals around Australia, meeting other likeminded kite enthusiasts. “I used to fish years ago, but now the line’s in a different direction”.

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FRANKSTON’S Bayside Shopping Centre has been earmarked for one of 12 new police “shopfronts” if the Liberal Nationals coalition wins the November state election. The $7.2 million plan to put police inside some of the state’s main shopping centres is described as a “new approach to policing and community engagement providing a more visible police presence to deter crime”. Bayside’s executive general manager Justin Mills said the opposition’s proposal was “another way we can build on our longstanding partnership with Victoria Police, to engage our communities, and make our centres destinations people love to visit and connect with.” The shopfronts are the opposition’s latest law and order proposal to counter what it says is a “crime wave with assaults up 17.2 per cent, theft up 15.7 per cent and robbery up 32.4 per cent under Labor”. Other shopping centres to get police will be built outside Chadstone, Highpoint, Northland, Craigieburn, Doncaster, The Glen, Southland, Eastland, Knox City, Fountain Gate and Westfield Geelong. The shopping centres will supply

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space for the shopfronts. Frankston Detective Senior Sergeant Michael Lamb – the endorsed Liberal candidate for Frankston – described the shopfronts concept as an “outstanding idea”. “It’s a good use of police resources and will increase the police presence in a place where lots of people are,” he said. Detective Lamb, now stationed at Mornington, said the shopfronts – to be manned by “extra police” – were part of a “pro-active initiative to help make Victoria safe again”. They are part of a package of opposition policies on justice, including reforming bail and parole laws and a mandatory sentencing regime. Opposition leader Matthew Guy, who went to Highpoint at Maribyrnong to simultaneously announce the shopfronts, said a coalition government would “work collaboratively with police and shopping centre operators to proactively improve community safety for visitors, retailers, their staff and local communities”. “There is a real opportunity to improve community safety for the tens of thousands of Victorians who visit our large shopping and entertainment centres every day,” he said. “Shopping centres are major focal points for the community and among the most visited places across Victoria.

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Festival a new chapter for readers and writers A NEW writers’ festival is set to make its debut in Mornington. The Mornington Peninsula Writers Festival will be hosted by the Frankston Writers and Poets Society at the Peninsula Community Theatre on Saturday (10 March). Several established writers including Andrew Rule (co-author of the Underbelly and Chopper books), Paul Kennedy (ABC journalist and author of books including Fifteen Young Men about the tragic 1892 drowning of Mornington Football Club players), Garry Disher (author of several crime novels set on the peninsula), The Age scribe and author Anson Cameron and Nicky Johnson (author and illustrator of several children’s books including Go Away, Mr Worrythoughts!) will give author talks on stage and take part in questions and answers session with festival attendees. Renowned priest, community worker and media personality Father Bob Maguire — himself the subject of a biography called Father Bob: The Larrikin Priest by Sue Williams — is also a speaker at the Mornington festival. Frankston Writers and Poets Society president Beverley Allen said she started the group last July and is looking forward to the first Mornington Peninsula Writers Festival for writers and readers. “I felt there was a need for people with a diverse set of writing skills to come together in a friendly and nonformal type of atmosphere,” she said. The writers group meets regularly at Frankston Library. The now retired professional travel

Writers united: Frankston Writers and Poets Society members Bill Graham, left, Alma Jacovou and Beverley Allen get ready for the Mornington Peninsula Writers Festival in Mornington. Picture: Gary Sissons

features writer joked she has “never worked so hard in all my life” arranging the festival. “I have a passion for it and I want to do it for the emerging writers.” The festival at one stage looked in doubt when Frankston Council declined a funding grant application to host the event in Frankston. Ms Allen said the first festival was saved by donations including a substan-

tial one from writers’ group member Alma Jacovou which kick-started fundraising efforts. “She joined the group and found she had stories inside her. She’d never written anything formally before and so it is great to see her writing emerge,” Ms Allen said. Farrell’s Bookshop in Mornington and Busybird Publishing were also donors. Mornington Peninsula Shire has

Council check-up avoids major projects Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au A MONITOR sent to report back to the state government on “governance issues” at Frankston Council will mostly restrict reports to tracking councillors’ behaviour and will not look at several contentious major projects. The design and construction of the mostly vacant $11 million plus Frankston Yacht Club, collapse of negotiations with the Frankston & District Basketball Association over a $12.7 million upgrade of the Frankston Basketball Stadium and delays to the Wells Street $5.2 million redevelopment (originally budgeted at $3.5 million), are just three of the major projects seemingly not on the monitor’s radar while at council. While a list of monitor Prue Digby’s terms of reference while at council is available online at the state government’s Know Your Council website, correspondence seen by The Times gives a clearer picture of her state governmentapproved mandate. Correspondence from Local Government Minister Marlene Kairouz to council reveals the municipal monitor will look at: n Meeting boycotts resulting in an insufficient quorum n The use of notices of motion to approve unbudgeted expenditure n Poor attendance of councillors at briefing sessions n Frequent and unchecked breaches of the councillor code of conduct n Councillors improperly directing council staff in the performance of their duty The publicly available terms of reference merely refer to the monitor looking at council’s meetings procedures and decision making and council’s councillor code of conduct and processes for resolving disputes.

The public terms of reference also refer to the monitor studying “the chief executive officer’s policies and practices that manage the interactions between councillors and council staff, and compliance with these policies and practices”. When asked last week about the monitor’s terms of reference both council CEO Dennis Hovenden and the Minister’s department referred The Times to the publicly available information and not the more detailed list of issues the monitor will consider when making monthly reports to the Local Government Minister. Ms Kairouz said monthly interim reports will not be made public but a final report by the monitor may be available to ratepayers. “The monitor is providing regular updates and will file a comprehensive report at the completion of the monitoring period,” Ms Mairouz said. Frankston ratepayers will ultimately foot the bill for the monitor’s planned 18-month stay at council while she attends both public and private meetings. Ms Digby is paid $1200 a day and will work two days a week on average. The Local Government Investigations and Compliance Inspectorate announced late last year a monitor was on the way to Frankston. Mr Hovenden and then mayor Cr Brian Cunial said they had approached the state government with “concerns about the good governance of our city” before the monitor’s appointment. One public council meeting in July last year was cancelled when Cr Kris Bolam, supported by Cr Glenn Aitken, “boycotted” a meeting when then-mayor Cr Cunial refused to defer the meeting after being told some councillors were unable to attend. The meeting was started and abandoned for lack of a quorum. Continued Page 14

shown an interest in supporting the festival in future years. Briars Ward councillor Bev Colomb will officially open the festival and MC for the day will be former Frankston MP Andrea McCall. Acoustic duo Boy Meets Girl will perform songs in the theatre foyer. Families are welcome and there will be face painting and writing activities for children.

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ers Festival will be held at Peninsula Community Theatre, corner of Nepean Highway and Wilson Road, Mornington 10am-6pm Saturday 10 March. Free parking available. Tickets $10 per adult; children under 16 free.See mpwritersfest.org or call 0498 583 152 for further information and times of author talks throughout the day. Neil Walker

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A JET SKI rider who got into trouble off Frankston on Thursday afternoon (1 March) was rescued by a Victoria Police helicopter. The 54-year-old Mt Eliza man had fallen off the jet ski. He was winched aboard and taken back to shore, where an ambulance took him by road to hospital for observation. His craft slowly drifted onto the beach. Picture:Gary Sissons

Hoon trouble A 15-YEAR-OLD Hastings boy is expected to be charged on summons after police seized several bikes, and a four-wheel-motorbike, under Mornington Peninsula Shire local laws. The seizures followed complaints about youths “causing trouble” while riding recreational vehicles, the Mornington Peninsula police Eyewatch page reported. Hastings police urge anyone with recent footage of youths riding the bikes to call 5970 7800.

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Warrant for arrest A HASTINGS man who failed to turn up at court is wanted by police. Joel Grass, 36, (above) is described as 180cm tall, medium build, with short black hair. He is said to frequent the Hastings, Crib Point and Frankston areas.

HASTINGS police used capsicum spray to disperse a crowd gathered around their patrol car in High Street, 11.20pm, Friday 23 February. Earlier, police had spoken to groups of young people in the McDonald’s car park who had been celebrating at the Western Port festival. Two girls reportedly fought each other as police tried to restore order. A disqualified driver will be interviewed by police after being found at the wheel of a car.

HASTINGS Liberal MP Neale Burgess has not given up on his efforts to have Somerville police station open its doors to the public. With a state election in November, Mr Burgess last week returned to the police station accompanied by shadow police spokesman Edward O’Donohue and eight “concerned local residents” to emphasise how hard it is to speak with police. Mr Burgess says the $16.3 million station - “funded and built” by the previous Liberal Nationals coalition government – was originally to be

open to the public. “Victoria Police and its then chief commissioner, Ken Lay, confirmed in writing, shortly before the 2014 state election, that Somerville would open as a fully functional police station, complete with a public service counter, cells and full local policing contingent.” However, he said, the incoming Labor government changed all that making it “very likely that [the Premier] Daniel Andrews is the first ever premier to play politics with the safety of a community by refusing to open a brand new fully fitted out

police station”. Mr Burgess said police had been sent to “marginal Labor electorates” instead of Somerville. Mr O’Donohue said that if elected to government in November the coalition “will ensure appropriate numbers of uniformed general duties police are available to Victoria Police to open the Somerville station for local policing and to the public”. As for Neale Burgess, the long-campaigning MP for Hastings, he “won’t rest until it’s opened and protecting this local community”.

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SKYE/OVERTON ROAD, FRANKSTON AND STATION STREET BRIDGE, CARRUM 8 – 16 MARCH Upcoming changes to the Frankston and Stony Point lines

Between 8 – 16 March, works will continue to remove the level crossing at Skye/Overton Road and build the new Frankston Station. These works will affect the way you travel.

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• Between Frankston and Carrum stations from 9.30pm Friday 9 March to last service on Monday 12 March (Labour Day public holiday).

Skye/Overton Road, Frankston will be closed at the intersection:

• Between Stony Point and Frankston stations from 9.30pm Friday 9 March to last service on Monday 12 March (Labour Day public holiday).

• from Thursday 8 March until Friday 16 March.

13 MARCH – LATE 2018 Pedestrian bridge closure, Carrum

Signed walking and cycling detours will be in place

From 13 March until late 2018, the pedestrian bridge across the Patterson River will be closed and removed to allow for construction of the new Station Street road bridge.

For more information and to view a map of the planned detours, please visit levelcrossings.vic.gov.au

Please plan ahead and allow extra time for your journey. Local traders will be open for business during this time, so please support businesses in the area.

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TRANSIT detectives last week charged a man following an alleged sexual assault in Carrum Downs on 22 November. They said a 16-yearold girl was waiting at a bus stop on FrankstonDandenong Road just before 3pm when the man approached and began talking to her before allegedly sexually assaulting her. A 31-year-old Doveton man charged with sexual assault has been bailed to appear at Dandenong Magistrates Court on Wednesday 2 May.

Intruders on the run THREE masked men who forced their way into a Skye house last week fled empty handed. Detectives from Frankston CIU said the men, who were not carrying weapons, were disturbed by a man sleeping at the front of the house in Selwyn Court, 11.30pm, Tuesday 27 February. The man received minor injuries in the confrontation and was treated by paramedics at the scene. Another man and woman asleep in the house were not injured. The offenders ran off towards Skye Road. Detective Sergeant Al Hanson said there was no indication those involved knew each other. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at crimestoppersvic.com.au

Not the right order A PIZZA delivery driver was confronted by a man armed with a garden stake when he arrived at a Frankston North house, 11.50pm, Friday 23 February. Detective Sergeant Marty O’Brien said the attacker demanded his car keys but the driver, 23, managed to lock his car and run into the Lacenet Avenue house for help. The offender tried to force his way into the car and hit it with the stick. He is described as Caucasian, aged 20, medium build, 175cm tall, blond hair wearing a black cap, and a white T-shirt.

Rough reception A DANDENONG man was seriously assaulted after coming to the aid of a woman who was being abused in a McDonald’s car park, 12.15am, Saturday 24 February. Detective Senior Constable Helen Vanzetta, of Frankston CIU, said a row erupted between the alleged attacker and a woman inside the Frankston restaurant and escalated into the car park. When the woman’s defender called for calm he was allegedly kicked and punched unconsciousness

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PSOs call for back-up PSOs at Frankston station were forced to use capsicum spray to defend themselves from four men who threw bottles and attacked their pod, 10.26pm, Tuesday 27 February. A Hastings man, 18, was arrested and taken into custody after allegedly trying to steal bikes from the shed. His three mates ran off but returned and allegedly attacked the pod, throwing bottles and kicking the door. The PSOs called for back-up and the men dispersed.

‘Treasure’ up in smoke A LANGWARRIN South man suffered burns to his hands and smoke inhalation when his “pride and joy” 1955 Ford Mercury car caught fire, 9.15am, Monday 26 February. Somerville Highway Patrol police were responding to a collision in Rye when they smelled burning rubber. They found the car “fully engulfed” in the garage of the in Golf Links Road property. An electrical fault is believed to have started the fire. The 32-year-old car buff was taken to Frankston Hospital for treatment.

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Rock and a hard place A FRANKSTON North man said by police to be intoxicated found himself wedged between rocks near the base of Olivers Hill, 1.40am, Friday 23 February. Ambulance, SES and CFA crews used a crane-lifter to rescue the man who became stuck when he fell backwards and hit his head. The 47-year-old was taken to Frankston Hospital for treatment.

Man dies in crash A MAN died after crashing his car in Langwarrin, Thursday night, 1 March. He was travelling north along McLelland Drive when his car left the road and hit a tree about 11.25pm. The man was the sole occupant and died at the scene. The exact circumstances surrounding the crash were “yet to be determined”, police said. Anyone who saw the collision or has further information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at crimestoppersvic.com.au

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A MAN in his 40s was flown to The Alfred Hospital, Sunday 25 February, after being injured in a tractor rollover on a private property at Langwarrin. He was said on Wednesday to be in a “stable” condition. The man was slashing blackberries in Warrandyte Road, opposite a car wreckers, when he hit a tree stump causing his tractor to tip over. Police said the tractor had no rollover bars and the driver was lucky not to receive more serious injuries. CFA and ambulance services also attended the incident. Police said off-road collisions were common in semi-rural areas of Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula. They said accidents often occur when drivers neglect to engage handbrakes on steep driveways.

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Kitchen gets moving to feed homeless Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au SAINTS “in shining armour” have made up a cash shortfall to buy a mobile kitchen trailer to help feed homeless and disadvantaged people in the Frankston area. Karingal Hub shopping centre has donated $8000 to Life-Gate after Frankston Council last month failed to support a submission to council’s midyear budget review (“Mobile kitchen help gets knocked back”, The Times 19/2/18). Life-Gate co-founder, the Reverend Angel Roldan, told councillors at January’s public council meeting that $28,000 towards the $36,000 kitchen trailer had been raised from corporate and federal government donors. St Kilda Football Club has also invited Life-Gate to be the AFL club’s charity partner at this year’s Saints Season Launch event. Money raised at the 9 March season launch will be donated to Life Gate’s Meals For Change mobile kitchen to cover extra costs and buy food. “We’re amazed at how the community has come together to cover this shortfall,” the Rev Roldan said, describing the donors as "knights in shining armour". “We would love to see the community come along to the Saints season launch to support this worthy cause.” Cr Kris Bolam, a former board member of Life-Gate, hopes council

processes can be improved so charities and community groups can be helped if they urgently need money outside of the usual budget process. Councillors unanimously backed his notice of motion at the February public council meeting to have council officers prepare a report on establishing an “emergency grants” program. The notice of motion stated: “In light of the recent out-of-budget funding request from Life-Gate, regarding a process for community groups and sporting clubs to make (where there is a necessitated need) ‘emergency’ or ‘urgent’ funding requests to council outside of the budget process via a defined funding pool.” Neighbouring Kingston Council introduced a Quick Response Grants program after the Labor state government axed councillors’ discretionary ward grants in 2015 following controversy over grants being given to groups with political affiliations. A Local Government Inspectorate investigation in 2013 found four councils out of 32 across the state who allowed councillors to dish out discretionary ward funds had appropriate measures in place to stop potential misuse of ward grants. Kingston caps quick response grants at $2000 a year for an individual, charity or community group. n St Kilda Football Club’s Season Launch is at Frankston Park Oval on Friday 9 March, 6-8.30pm. See saints. com.au or call 1300 467 246 for more details.

Winning design: Frankston Primary School pupil Lia Velissaris with her Sugar Rush design for a Moomba Festival float. Picture: Supplied

Float from page to parade PARADE goers and viewers watching on TV at home will see a "made in Frankston" float at this year’s Moomba parade in Melbourne on Monday 12 March. Frankston High School pupil Lia Velissaris, 8, is one of six children whose design of a float for the city central Moomba Festival was chosen as a winner to be built. There were about 2000 entries from across Victoria. Lia’s winning design was called Sugar Rush and features lollies and sweets. Her mother, Sarah Velissaris, said Lia loves art and crafts and entered

the Design A Float competition at the Moomba Festival last year. “After exhausting ourselves with rides and hot weather she decided to give the design a go,” she said. “She reckons everyone loves candy and her favourite food is ice-cream, so that was her inspiration. “Melbourne Council prefers the designers to walk alongside the float on the day so she will be interviewed during the parade alongside her brother.” The Frankston schoolgirl is not the only local connection to this year’s festival. Mornington Peninsula resident

Jimmy Giggle — co-star of ABC TV children’s show Giggle and Hoot — has been crowned King of Moomba alongside Moomba Queen, radio personality Chrissie Swan. Michael Paul, of Carrum Downs, will also don his flying device to take part in the traditional Birdman Rally on the banks of the Yarra River to raise money for MS Australia. Mr Paul won the contest last year for the longest flight on the day before plunging into the river. See moomba.melbourne.vic.gov.au for more details about the Moomba Festival in Melbourne on 9-12 March. Neil Walker

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VOLUNTEER organisation Donation Chain has been recognised at a Frankston Council meeting with a certificate of appreciation for their extensive work in supporting disadvantaged people within the region. Helena Blomeley founded the notfor-profit organisation at the beginning of 2016, determined to take care of the hygiene needs of the homeless. She leads a team of volunteers who sort donations into packs, which are then distributed to those in need. “This idea started when I was being driven out of the hospital after giving birth. I saw a gentleman who had been homeless since I was a teenager, he’d been around Frankston for years, and I thought to myself that I was so sick of seeing him in the state that he was, I was sick of seeing him homeless,” she said. “I wondered what I could do to make his life a little bit easier. I started this charity from my couch, we got a bunch of people together, and within our first year, we had 10,000 donations. “What I’ve found through working in crisis care is that the homeless only get a limited amount of funding. Toiletries aren’t a part of that funding, they have to use their own money to buy those things. I thought we had to do something in the community.” Mrs Blomeley said that the award was not just an achievement of hers, but also an achievement of all the people who have put their time into the Donation Chain charity. “It was quite humbling. It wasn’t just me who received this award, it was all of the committee and all of the volun-

Hot off the press: Donation Chain team Bronwyn Dick, left, Linda Batziris, Helena Blomeley, Alexis, Helen Ipatidis and Jan Foy work to help the homeless. Pic: Gary Sissons

teers that have helped,” she said. A volunteer sewing group in Chelsea also helped Donation Chain with putting together their packs, creating an environmentally friendly and reusable toiletry bag. “With the volunteer group in Chelsea we receive material that would have been landfill, it’s offcuts from a factory that does bedsheets. Rather than that going to landfill, we use that and make bags that are reusable. The material is durable, and it saves the environment at the same time,” Mrs Blomeley said. Frankston mayor Cr Colin Hampton acknowledged the work being done by Donation Chain and said their commitment to the cause of helping the homeless was vital in the community.

“On behalf of Frankston City Council and our local community, I’d like to pass on my sincere thanks to Donation Chain for their invaluable service towards supporting those most in need within our region,” Cr Hampton said. “Their dedicated volunteers started their journey making sixteen bags and have grown to 1,600 toiletry bags being provided to seventeen support services in south-east Melbourne each month.” Members of the public can support Donation Chain through the donation of new toiletries, socks, underwear, and more. More information can be found at donationchaininc.org.au or by calling 0420 347 696. Brodie Cowburn

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ferent views, cultures and languages,” Mr Merlino said. “Congratulations to the winners for creating videos that truly capture what life is like for international students studying and living in Victoria.” One third of full fee-paying international school students in Australia are enrolled in Victoria, with most studying at senior secondary school level before going on to a Victorian university or TAFE. Junjing Wen from Brighton Secondary College, and Frank Zhao, Yao Xiao, and Jacky Zhang from Geelong Grammar School were the other competition winners. Khiseng Oeng from Oakleigh Grammar School, Jacqui Yang from Camberwell High School, and Alice Mei from Aquinas College were runners-up.

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PENINSULA HEALTH has a new chief executive officer with Felicity Topp succeeding former CEO Sue Williams who departed the healthcare provider late last year. Ms Topp joins Peninsula Health from the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre in Melbourne, where she was deputy chief executive and before that, the chief operating officer. Ms Topp joins Peninsula Health in the wake of the release of plans for a $300 million redevelopment of Frankston Hospital. “Our plans for a bigger and better Frankston Hospital are at the core of our ambitions for the next five years,” Ms Topp said.

WINE from Argentina, Chile and Uruguay is on the menu at Frankston Wine and Food Society’s first event of the year at midday on Wednesday 7 March with a “South American international lunch” at The Ranelagh Club, 3 Rosserdale Crescent, Mt Eliza. Lucia Galdona, general manager of Untapped Fine Wines, will present the wine, which will be matched with a four-course menu by Ranelagh’s head chef Nicole Hawley. Members $70, guests $95. Book at frankstonwinefoodsociety. com.au online or call 0419 343 989.

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Strong criticism of the council’s performance could have helped make Frankston the major population centre envisaged by the state government and by council. Councillors and the CEO have been unable to make Frankston a popular location. To cover their mistakes they suppress criticism and are not genuinely interested in good ideas (“Mayor slams ‘fake news’”, The Times 26/2/18). They want big things for the city, but it is all done in an amateurish way. There is also a lack of leadership.  There is nothing fake about what has happened to Frankston. By midway into the CEO’s second term of office, the Frankston Arts Centre is suffering loss of patronage and there are vacant shops in every street. To keep up appearances, council grants mean some shops reopen only to go broke not long after. The council should consider creating more free parking spaces.   Some property developers, frustrated by council, have sold their sites; others have postponed construction indefinitely. The yacht club would be very popular if the first floor had an easily accessible terrace where patrons could sit, enjoy the view over the bay and enjoy a coffee to a large meal, from breakfast in the morning to dinner time. Instead, a wooden structure similar to a fortress was built. Both the cafe and the restaurant remain unoccupied. Wells Street seems to have been constructed from left-over tiles and other junk picked up during hard waste collections. It is not glamorous, although it was meant to be. Frankston needs a CEO who is business minded. Instead of accusing us of negative talk and newspapers of printing “fake news” those responsible for the wastage of money and of ruining Frankston’s potential should show respect for ratepayers and resign. Paul Francis, Frankston South

Continued from Page 3 Cr Bolam and Cr Steve Toms were both cleared last month of directing council staff after a LGICI investigation (“Watchdog clears councillors”, The Times 5/2/18). The sole current councillor who has been publicly found to have breached any councillor code of conduct is present mayor Cr Colin Hampton. An independent Municipal Association of Victoria investigation led to a ruling in June last year that Cr Hampton breached code of conduct clauses in the Local Government Act over the way he spoke to council staff in public at a function at The Deck bar in Frankston in December 2015. As for major projects, a council internal audit, at a cost of $29,000 to ratepayers, by Pitcher Partners analysed the upgrade to Wells Street, the construction of a new war memorial at Beauty Park, the refurbishment of the Frankston Yacht Club, the building of the Frankston Football Club Function Centre and a clubhouse extension for the Frankston Bombers at Baxter Reserve. Mr Hovenden announced the audit found “project management processes to be of a satisfactory standard”. Cr Hampton described the audit findings as “scathing” and pushed for another external audit solely of the Wells Street revamp that included new street furniture, paving and lighting. That Wells Street external audit, effectively an audit of an audit, is due to be completed in the next few weeks.

Protection needed Well said Brenda Rowlands, the protection provided for bus passengers at the new bus interchange at Frankston train station is appalling (“Gimme shelter” Letters 26/2/18). The small shelter (with seating

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Fighting back Last week a man tackled an armed robber in the street, wrested the rifle from him as his mate took off and the bloke turned the gun on the would-be robber. It seems the rifle wasn’t loaded. The disturbing thing is that this could start a trend where people might actually start defend-

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Push button, talk Tim Bassett questions the use of two-way radios in taxis, emergency vehicles and by commercial organisations which are regulated by the Australian Communications and Media Authority along with VicRoads under rule 300 (“Mobile defender” Letters 26/2/18) . This rule covers the commercial use of microphones when using two-way radios. Most two-way radios are fixed on a frequency and only require the press-to-talk button to operate, unlike a mobile phone which is most often used to reply to text messages. This action directs the attention away from the road and surroundings. I’m sure the coroner has phone use stats. I drive around 600 kilometres a week in all sorts of traffic and witness erratic driving and inattention from drivers using mobile phones. Bob Tait, Seaford

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CLASS AND STYLE WITH BREATHTAKING VIEWS HOLDING an enviable position in one of Mount Elizaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most prized locations, this double storey home showcases in equal measure contemporary style and beach house charm. A multi-level alfresco deck overlooks a fantastic in-ground pool ensconced in a lavish garden setting, however even this pleasurable outlook can come in second to the visions across the tree tops where the waters of Port Philip Bay and a kaleidoscope of colours at sunset awaits. The property has that rare instant appeal for those who appreciate quality and design with a free flowing interior - highlighted by gleaming polished timber fooors - offering a personality that will cater to the casual or sophisticated entertainer. From the wide entry you are straight into a large family room which forms the hub of the home. Branching off from here is the master bedroom with built-in robe and ensuite, straight ahead is a second light-filled living zone and to the right is a spacious dining zone that adjoins the functional kitchen. A range of stainlesssteel appliances inlcude a dishwasher and under-bench oven, there is a walk-in pantry and discreetly tucked around to the left is the laundry. The huge timber deck embraces the home on three sides with access points from the second living area out to an under-cover alfresco and from the dining space through a set of quaint timber doors. A spiral staircase takes you up to a third splendid living zone perfect for a rumpus with two more bedrooms, both with built-in robes, sharing the upstairs bathroom. The larger of the two bedrooms opens out to another private deck, as does the lounge area which provides a higher elevation from which to enjoy the breathtaking view. Full of welcome natural light with superb entertaining zones that greatly accentuate the already impressive sense of space, this enchanting home also has a garage with work shop, and is a short walk to Moondah & Ranelagh beaches.n

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• Unique retail business in picturesque Red Hill • Stockist of exclusive clothing brands, jewellery, perfumes and homewares. • Individually sourced products from around the world. • Long lease package available.

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• 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

• 300sqm factory with high clearance • Street frontage opposite Bunnings for great exposure • Kitchen and Bathroom amenities with shower • Private driveways with car parking

Lease Price: $2,500pcm+GST+OG each Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454 Alisha Maestrale 0400 700 169

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11 Railway Grove – Varying sizes

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$2,500pcm+GST+OG

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• Located in the heart of High Street Hastings • High foot traffic close to post office, banks & newsagent • Popular café with funky décor, friendly staff & great menu • Great long term lease package

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• Popular business with loyal clientile • Ideal opportunity to establish yourself in this location. • Very attractive leasing package • Positioned next door to Aldi

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HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS

Rate your hearing at Nepean Hearing 4 Million Australians have a hearing loss NEPEAN Hearing is offering free hearing tests and rating your Hearing for Your Age (for the over 40’s). The number of Australians who are hearing impaired is increasing because of • the Ageing Population –we are living longer • 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.

Nepean Hearing is an independently 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.

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Do you Medical suffer foot, knee or leg pain? Tristar Group is open at 7A Station

OUR feet and legs are vital for mobility and balance and are the basis of most of our daily activities, so its no wonder TRISTAR Medical Group Frankston most people suffer They offer traditional family is a fully bulk billing GPfoot, centre knee or leg medicine and give you the ability offering high quality, accessible pain at some pointtoinmake an appointment with your choice of doctor and even a female and affordable medical services to But what their lives. doctor available. Their patient and Frankston and surrounding can suburbs. you do about it? Conveniently located at We 7A asked Stationthe family-centred approach to health Street, near the Bayside experts Shopping at Foot & care, makes sure each person is trusted experts . proven solutions Centre and Frankston Railway Leg Pain Clinics totreated respectfully as individuals Station. shed some light onand they aim to provide continuity . . . MT. ELIZA ROSEBUD MOORABBIN BERWICK From humble beginnings in foot and of care. common Our Services Include: regional Victoria, the Tristar Medical leg concerns: • Preventative Health & Group has gone on to establish a n The most network of over 56 bulkcommon billing concerns Assessments clinics across Australia. include: knee pain, • Mental Health medical alternatives and treatments. Natural reChronic including: Due to their vast network of and arthritis;• heel, injuries shinDisease or forefoot pain; generative therapies such as Prolotherapy, PRP Cancer treatment, Diabetes bulk billing centre and advance ankle and achilles concerns. (platelet rich plasma) and stem cell treatments Management, Asthma systems, patients have thenluxury Manyand conditions are misdiagnosed and are helping many to heal injuries and assist Management, Cardiovascular convenience of being able to visit incorrectly treated, so its important to find an degeneration. DiseaseorManagement any one of the Tristar clinics across musculoskeletal experienced sports podiatrist n Foot and leg problems left untreated usually • Minor Surgery & Procedures Australia and have theirtomedical assist. get worse, however most foot & leg concerns Occupational/Workplace records available. n Bad foot posture• can continually pull your can be addressed relatively easily and effectively Since opening in December body out of alignment,Medicine which can contribute to with appropriate treatment. Advice 2015 the Frankston Centre has aches / pains• Travel postural and undue stress on joints “By combining the latest regenerative thera• Women’s Health been exceptionally busyand andtissues. they pies with a sound knowledge of musculoskeletal • Men’s Health look forward to the community’s n Early symptoms for diabetes, arthritis, medicine, biomechanics, and load management Paediatricsoften show continued support of thenerve Centre, andascirculatory• problems strategies to assist stresses through joints and • Acute Care they strive to provide thethemselves area with initially in the feet. tissues, we can aid or eradicate pain, increase • Sexual Health highest quality health carenservices. Traditional treatments such as cortisone, mobility, repair injury and regenerate tissues Currently consulting are: Dr Fariha Tristar doctors are trained not just anti-inflammatory medications and joint arthrosto Irshad (female) who specialises in allassist arthritic concerns – naturally,” say the to meet, but exceed the requirements copies are now outdated for many conditions experts at Foot & Leg Pain Clinics. women’s health and antenatal shared of the Royal Australian such College as joint arthritis and injuries, and have been If you need assistance with foot or leg pain, care, and Dr Sonair Ali Rana and Dr of General Practitioners.found Tristar to delay healing cause further tissue Foot &available Leg Pain onsite. Clinics have convenient clinic 2:00pm. Minhaj Ali Shahid who all provide Frankston Medical’s teams of doctors share damage in many cases. across VictoriaCentre including Mt. Eliza, broad depth of GP experience andlocations The an enormous wealth of knowledge, by callin Frankston is open n Regenerative amedicine is now supersedRosebud, Berwick and Moorabbin. all work full-time. The Centre also experience and remain committed to Monday to Friday 9:00am toMention 8:00pm this Franksto ing the pharmaceutical and surgical approach, OFF initial an experienced practice article for providing their services providing to their local appointm and$50 Saturdays fromconsultations. 9:00am to Call us with features natural, safe and effective nursing team and Pathology is also1300 328 300 community.

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Advances in hearing aid technology Hearing aids have evolved over the years from the ‘Ear trumpet’ and ‘Body aid’ (a hearing box worn on the body) to the current generation of highly sophisticated digital hearing aids. From the mid-1990s, hearing aid technology has advanced significantly due to the use of Digital Signal Processing (DSP). This has allowed it to be drastically smaller in size, produce higher sound quality, superior noise filtering, and better fine-tuning capabilities. Today’s modern hearing aids include wireless technology and Bluetooth, which allows you to connect to devices like your mobile phone, iPad, television or laptop. The latest in hearing aid technology is the ability to recharge the battery. There two options for rechargeable hearing aids: builtin rechargeable batteries or a replaceable battery. Each option has its advantages and

disadvantages. Phonak (a hearing aid manufacturer) has a hearing aid option containing a built-in Lithium rechargeable battery. The advantage is that it is faster to charge and can last longer on a single charge. They have also made a power pack that you can attach to your charger case, which is ideal for short trips where no power source is available. However, questions such as: ‘what happens when the built-in batteries near its life cycle?’ or ‘what happens if I forgot to bring the charger on a long trip?’, these are some of the shortcomings of the built-in rechargeable batteries. Other manufacturers have gone the other route by using replaceable rechargeable batteries. It usually requires you to swap out your hearing aid battery door for a special battery door that converts your hearing

aids into rechargeable (keeping in mind that your hearing aids have to be compatible). It does take longer to charge than the aforementioned rechargeable aids but if you leave it charged overnight, they will be ready to go when you wake up. The advantage of this method is that it can use the conventional hearing aid batteries too. So, if you forgot the charger or forgot to charge them all together, you can easily pop in a conventional hearing aid battery and you’re all set to go. The lifespan of the replaceable rechargeable battery is 12-18 months. No matter if you decide on built-in rechargeable batteries or a replaceable battery, if you would like more information or assistance with your hearing aids, please contact our Audiologist, Robin Tu, in Mt Eliza on 9708 8626. He’s ready for your calls and any questions you may have.

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New Active Health and Wellbeing Program

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The new Active Health and Wellbeing (AHW) program at St John of God Frankston Rehabilitation Hospital ensures access to their rehabilitation service is open to everyone; whether privately insured or not. For the first time, people can access their highly experience rehabilitation health professionals using private insurance ‘extras’ cover, or via a referral from your GP (for Chronic Disease Management Schemes). TAC, workcover or self-funding patients are also welcome. Their ahw programs include: • Dietitian Services • Exercise Physiology • Hydrotherapy

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• Occupational Therapy • Physiotherapy • Speech Pathology • Women’s & Men’s health programs Their new AHW consulting rooms are modern with equipment designed to provide the best possible care The programs may be offered in their purpose built rehabilitation gymnasiums and hydrotherapy pool Rehabilitation ensures patients obtain the best possible recovery to continue living healthy, productive lives. The physiotherapists assist people affected by accident, injury, illness or disability through movement and exercise; manual therapy; education and advice. they maintain health for

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people of all ages by helping patients manage pain and prevent disease. Women’s and Men’s health is provided by experienced physiotherapists who have specialist knowledge and expertise in this area. A variety of conditions are assessed and treated for incontinence and bladder/bowel dysfunction to musculoskeletal complaints of the pelvis. Using the latest in technology such as real time ultrasound, they pride themselves in being specialists in their field. Exercise physiologists design safe and effective exercise programs specifically for an individual, to ensure maximum performance.

They also work with people affected by acute or chronic medical conditions, following injury, trauma or disability. Occupational therapy enables people to participate in their activities of everyday life. Whether it is by a specific exercise program, use of assistive devices or modifying the way we do things, occupational therapy provides a practical approach to making life easier. Services such as dietetics, speech pathology and hydrotherapy complete the comprehensive AHW rehabilitation services available. St John of God Frankston Rehabilitation Hospital’s Active

Health and Wellbeing program is easily accessible to all. Please call to 9788 3331 to enquire and make an appointment. A GP referral will be required for a Chronic Disease Management Scheme. For more information: Address: 255-265 Cranbourne Road, Frankston General tel.: 9788 3333 Active Health and Wellbeing: 9788 3331 Website: www.sjog.org.au/frankston

Specialist rehabilitation - under the one roof Call us.. 03 9788 3333 We are committed to helping our patients. Our specialist programs include: Cardiac Chronic Pain Management Diabetes Management Falls and Balance General Rehabilitation (Reconditioning) after an accident, illness, injury or surgery Medical Intervention Program (GEM style program) Neurology Oncology Orthopaedic Movement Disorder programs - ie.Parkinson’s Pre-op rehabilitation (preparing for surgery) Pulmonary Reconditioning Stroke Driving assessments by a qualified Occupational Therapy Driving Assessor

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Put your best foot forward Tristar Medical Group is open at 7A Station

BAYSIDE Shoes specializes in finding a shoe solution whatever the foot problem or medical condition that you are suffering from at an affordable price. you suffer from bunions, They offer traditional family TRISTAR Medical GroupWhether Frankston medicine andheel give you the ability is a fully bulk billing GPplantar centre fasciitis, hammertoes, spurs etc or need supportive to make anshoes appointment with your offering high quality, accessible for arthritis will and even a female choicewe of doctor and affordable medical services to or diabetes, endeavor to find adoctor solution for you.Their patient and available. Frankston and surrounding suburbs. We7A carry a wide range of orthoticapproach to health family-centred Conveniently located at Station and specialist care, shoes makesthat surecan each person is Street, near the Bayside friendly Shopping give you the foot support while still as individuals treated respectfully Centre and Frankston Railway VIA NOVA LITE FLORENCE looking good. and they aim to provide continuity Station. Come in and see the beautiful We care.both the From humble beginnings in work closelyofwith range on display, from the manufacturers friendlyInclude: Our Services regional Victoria, the Tristar Medical of orthotic leading makers including and specialist shoes •asPreventative well as the Health & hasArkoo, gone on to establish a Via Nova Lite,Group Scholl, podiatrists, physiotherapists Assessments over 56 bulklocal billing Alegria, Taos, network Cabello,of Propet, assist • MentaltoHealth across Australia. and orthopaedic specialists Vionic, Axign,clinics Pure Comfort, in finding a foot solution for you. • Chronic Disease including: Due to Revere, their vast network of StepLite, JACO-form, The Danish manufactured CancerJACOtreatment, Diabetes bulk billing JACO Sala Europe and more.centre and advance PROPET STEPLITE form shoeand was designed specificallyAsthma Management, systems, patients have the luxury fortoDiabetes to protect Cardiovascular visit sufferers Management, Present convenience this ad for of being able their across feet and is one ofDisease the specialist Management any one of the Tristar clinics • Minor Surgery & Procedures Australia and have their ranges medicalat Bayside Shoes. The USA designed• Prope’t range Occupational/Workplace records available. offers a stretch fabric Medicine to take the Since opening in December your purchase pressure like hammer• Travel Advice 2015 the Frankston Centre has off problems (offer ends 31/3/18 bunions and gives the feel of • Women’s Health been exceptionally busytoes and & they ALEGRIA SCHOLL REVERE Excludes specials) a comfortable slipper. • Men’s Health look forward to the community’s The biomechanical support • footbed Paediatrics continued support of the Centre, as the Australian designed Vionic • Acute Care they strive to provide theofarea with range hugs your arches like a natural • Sexual Health highest quality health care services. footprint giving youCurrently all day support. consulting are: Dr Fariha Tristar doctors are trained not just of work shoes and colourful sneakers for that Alegria has created an (female) orthotic who specialises in all Irshad to meet, but exceed the requirements casual look. shoe and sandal range that combines funky colwomen’s health and antenatal shared of the Royal Australian College Est. 1987of General Practitioners.ours Bayside Shoes is located at 103 Railway Pa& design with an Dr all Sonair day footbed comfort care, Ali Rana and Dr Tristar 103 Railway Parade, SEAFORD (cnr Clovelly Pde) Ph: 9785 1887teams of doctors cnronsite. of Clovelly Parade; Telephone 2:00pm. to suit people standing onAli their feet all dayallsuch Minhaj Shahid who provide rade, Seaford Medical’s share available BusinessCentre Hours is 9am -5,30pm as nurses, hairdressers, teachers etc.GP experience and03 9785 1887: a broad depth of an enormous wealth of knowledge, www.baysideshoewarehouse.com.au by callin The Frankston open to Friday and 9am to 3.30pm on Sat- Franksto Taos hastodeveloped a “Curves & Pods” uniquealso Monday all work full-time. The Centre experience and remain committed Monday to Friday 9:00am to 8:00pm email: baysideshoewarehouse@gmail.com Website: www.baysideshoewarehouse. footbedfeatures that provides balance, stabilan experienced practice urdays.and providing their services removable to their local appointm Saturdays from 9:00am to ity and amazing arch support a range is alsocom.au nursing teamacross and Pathology community.

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100 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK...

Calls to drain the swamp in Frankston Compiled by Brodie Cowburn SOMETHING should be done at once by “our city fathers” with reference to the state of some of the drains in Frankston. The present state of affairs is disgraceful, and constitutes a serious menace to the health of the people of Frankston. In the right-of-way leading from Bay street into Thompson street, drainage from a number of houses flows, and although a drain of sorts has been made, there does not appear to be enough fall to enable the drainage to reach the drain in Thompson street. At present the drain is just a series of stagnant evil-smelling pools, and if something is not done to mitigate the nuisance, and ensure a proper means of allowing the slops, etc, to flow away, a serious epidemic of fever, or some kindred evil, will arise. *** A WELCOME home social to Corporal F. McDonald D.C.M., and Gunner H G. Upton both lately invalided home, and a farewell presentation to Trooper F. Knox, who is shortly leaving for the front, was held at the Recreation Hall, on Saturday evening last. Cr W. J Oates, President of the Frankston and Hastings Shire, occupied the chair and the hall was filled to its utmost capacity, the residents of the district turning out almost en masse to welcome home the warscarred soldiers who had taken part in some of the great battles on the western front. Each item of the programme was

well rendered Mr V. McGraw, a former resident, and now of Melbourne, added to his laurels as a king of song, and to each of his numbers vociferous applause resulted. *** GILBERT Watley was charged by Detective Bell with larceny of a horse rug, valued at £1, from Carrum, on 2nd November 1917. Constable Ryan conducted the prosecution and Mr W. S. Cooke appeared for accused. After lengthy evidence had been taken, the bench dismissed the case, the chairman remarking that there had been no evidence on which to convict. Watley had perhaps not done the right thing in taking the rug without telling the owner, but, seeing that they were neighbours, and always borrowing one from the other, he (Watley) thought perhaps that he had done no harm. *** DRAWINGS and specifications have been prepared for the erection of a Tennis Court in Seaford, and tenders are to be called for constructing same. *** A CONCERT is to be held at Frankston on Saturday evening next, March 9th, in aid of the Repatriation fund, should be highly successful. Some of Melbourne’s leadings artists have definitely promised to contribute items, among them being Madame Evelyn Ashley, soprano;, Miss Florrie Gordon, contralto; Miss DeSaxe, flautist; Mr Ambrose McMahon, baritone; Mr Pat Coleman and many other talented city artists. Miss Ethel O’Grady will act as ac-

companist. Tickets are selling freely, and a bumper house should be present to hear what will undoubtedly be one of the finest concerts ever given in Frankston. *** THE water sports, to be held on Saturday next, March 9th, in aid of the Repatriation Fund, promises to be a great success. The programme includes swimming races for ladies and gents and boys and girls; water feats, diving, commicalities, etc. *** BY advertisement in another column Mr. J. Smythe, who has had 25 years experience, announces that he is prepared to undertake pianoforte tuning and repairing. *** ON Monday next, March 4th Messrs A. Scott and Co; will hold their usual monthly market in the Corporation yards, Tanti, when they will offer pigs, poultry, cattle, sheep, etc, *** THE monthly meeting of the Seaford Progress Association was held on Saturday, there being a good attendance. The president, Mr J. Howell occupied the chair. Messrs Martin and Aike moved that the President and Secretary attend the next Council meeting and ask for further improvements to the Carrum Vale Road and that a crossing be constructed at Mr Jamison’s residence. Messrs Hunter and Anderson moved that the Progress Association take over the Hermit’s Camp with permis-

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and dinner in the Food Court and are open until 9pm Thursday and Friday night.” Modern Indian Restaurant is restaurant quality food at take away prices and there is also catering for vegans with dishes with no animal products. “We also have health drinks like mango lassi, which is a yoghurt base and a turmeric tonic that has coconut water, lemon, ginger and turmeric,” said Norman. Modern Indian Restaurant, Shop 11, Food Court, Karingal Hub Shopping Centre. Phone 0401 857 038.

sion from the Council, and that an old age pensioner be posted at the camp to look after same. *** A TALENTED company of young ladies from Melbourne gave a very pretty and varied entertainment in the Somerville Mechanics’ Hall on Saturday evening last. The hall was packed and the Lady Mayoress’ Patriotic League (Somerville Branch) will benefit by a sum of two figures through the generous services of the Gipsy Rovers. The whole entertainment went without a hitch, and with a briskness and sparkle which spoke well for the training and talent of the performers. Among many uncommon items showing talent above the ordinary may be mentioned character sketch (musical ) “I love someone in Somerzet” by Maroaretta Webber and Gladys Harley. The latter young lady displayed exceptional ability as the shy country boy *** THE following has been contributed by an occasional correspondent. When Sgt. Mjr Sullivan relinquished control of Military Reserve. Langwarrin he crowned the result of 20 years successful management, by advising that such a large property should be supervised by one well versed in estate management. With the advice of Hon. Hugh Mahon, then Minister of Home Affairs, Senator Pearce appointed Mr. John Archibald, of Archibald Bros. to the post at a rumeration of £40 per annum. This was subsequently raised

to £78 On this the firm have worked wonders. *** PRIVATE R. C. Yule, who was recently detailed to act as an Australian Y.M.C.A. orderly in the front line, has written a graphic account of some of his experiences as a Red Triangle worker in a big “stunt”. In a letter just to hand he says:— ”As the news spread on the eve of the push, that the Y.M.C.A had opened a free coffee stall there was a rush for the goods. Our clients were runners dispatch riders, messengers, signallers, guides. etc., in addition to men near by. Of course the free distributions of tea, coffee, cakes, smokes, and other comforts to men in the trenches and to the walking wounded is a permanent institution by the Y M.C.A. These coffee joints to all and sundry are an addition in the forward areas, but not actually in the front line. Further back goods in the Y.M.C.A. canteens are sold at prices fixed by military regulations.” *** APPLES—Wanted to buy for cash, Jonathan and other eating apples. Packed and delivered at Tyabb Cool Stores. State price etc to T. H. Houfe. *** LOST—Between Dalman’s Boot shop and Golf Links, gold band ring engraved “’B”, Soldier brother’s keepsake. Reward, on returning to Miss ATKINS, C/o The Fernery. *** From the pages of the Mornington Standard, 2 March 1918

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CAMPBELL VS LEWER Tuesday 27 March In this unique event, well known artists talk art and sport over a friendly match of table tennis. Richard Lewer, The theatre of sports 2016 (detail), oil on canvas, Courtesy of the artist Sullivan+Strumpf, Sydney and Hugo Michell Gallery, Adelaide, Collection of Basil Sellers AM, Photo credit: Andrew Curtis

For many artists, sport has already been a ‘happy hunting ground’ within their practice. Australia’s mythology, sense of identity and achievement is linked to sport and our social rituals are often structured around sporting events, from the humble game of beach cricket through to the Melbourne Cup. Our contemporary economy is inseparable from sport, and some of our lingering barriers – race, gender, sexuality, disability – show up sharply in sporting culture. From 2 March – 29 April Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery is presenting Play On: The art of sport, 10 years of the Basil Sellers Art Prize, A NETS Victoria and Ian Potter Museum of Art, the University of Melbourne touring exhibition. As one of Australia’s richest and freshest prizes, the Basil Sellers Art Prize (2006-2016) broke with tradition by bringing together these apparent foes - luring art and sports supporters from their strongly held positions on opposite sides of the ring.

The prize and current exhibition offers a fresh take on the theme of sport, with artists asking bold questions to rattle our preconceptions and explore the murkier backwaters of sporting culture. The prize was initiated and generously underwritten by Basil Sellers AM. Basil offered a $100,000 prize booty every two years. A recognised art collector, Basil divides his time between Europe and Australia (or wherever the Sydney Swans are playing that weekend). “My hope was that this prize and exhibition would take lovers of sport and art into what may be unchartered, but ultimately rewarding territory, leading to an engagement that will enhance their enjoyment of each other’s loves,” said Basil. Visit the MPRG website to find out more about the exhibitions and special events and to listen to podcasts and artist videos mprg.mornpen.vic.gov.au

EUGENE BRIDGES HITS THE GRAND Don’t miss Eugene ‘Hideaway’ Bridges USA on his Australian blues “Hold On A little Bit Longer’ Tour. This masterful Memphis Blues performer pays homage to his blues roots and the likes of Sam Cooke & BB King in his one off Mornington show! Eugene ‘Hideaway Bridges’ returns to Australia this year to perform Bluesfest for the eighth time. With a brand new album, Hold On A Little Bit Longer and already nominated for two W.C. Handy awards, Eugene’s tour also marks his fiftieth anniversary as a performer – he started playing at the age of three with his father, bluesman Hideaway Slim.

Born in New Orleans, Eugene is a nomadic musician living his life on the road travelling from America through Europe, to Australia with many other stops in between, he has a huge voice and great guitar skills to match, delivering Blues music laced with Soul, Funk, Gospel and Rock. Eugene’s 2015 release Hold On A Little Bit Longer features a full horn section on several songs led by John Mills with Kevin Flatt on Trumpet and Jon Blondell Trombone. Bobby Baranowski is back on Drums, and Otto Williams, Bassist who first played with Eugene 15 years ago. Australian Clayton Doley plays Hammond B3 & Piano. Guesting on the title

song, playing slide guitar, is Micky Moody, better known for his time with Whitesnake. The album has been nominated for best Contemporary Blues Album at the 37th Blues Music Awards (to be held in May 2016) where Eugene is also nominated for best Contemporary Blues Male Artist. Those who have seen Eugene ‘Hideaway Bridges’ perform before will agree he delivers his own brand of Blues, full of warmth and character and he knows how to get the crowd dancing. Grand Hotel Mornington. Friday 16 March. 8pm. Tickets: $25 +BF | $30 at the door (if not sold out)

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Reigning premier looks gone PROVINCIAL

By Mr & Mrs IT Gully AS predicted a number of rounds ago, Baxter looks set to miss the finals after being touched up by top of the table Langwarrin on Saturday in MPCA Provincial cricket. Defending just 135 Langwarrin started the second day on top as Baxter resumed at 4/31, with Chris Brittain, Justin Bridgeman and Dale Irving still to bat. Between the three of them they scored 16 runs. This was as a result of the onslaught from Langwarrin skipper Travis Campbell with the ball snaring 6/38 off 18.4 overs. Playing against his old side Leigh Paterson took out the top order and finished with 4/30. With plenty of overs left in the match, Langwarrin went back out to bat and at one stage were 2/0. They recovered to be 3/58 and the match was declared. Despite being set an awkward total of 175 by Mornington, Peninsula Old Boys comfortably tracked down the total, bowled out for 232, handing them a 58 run victory.

Dylan O’Malley top scored for the Old Boys with 50, Tom La Brooy helped himself to 47, while little brother James La Brooy hit a quick-fire 37. Mornington quick Michael Heib took 3/79, Matthew Bates snared 3/65 off 18. Crib Point was always up against it to track down Sorrento’s 9/236. While spending 68.1 overs at the crease the Pies were bowled out for just 149. CJ King was at his finest bowling 14.1 overs for a return of 6/38. Spencer Wilton top scored for the Pies with 41 and Neil Clark hit 32. Mt Eliza won a thriller against Pearcedale on Saturday, thanks largely to the batting performance of Justin Grant who scored 53. Pearcedale set Mt Eliza 167 for victory; a tricky chase. Mt Eliza got there scoring 171. While Grant scored 53, Tim Clarke contributed 32 and Scott Tansley contributed a very important 21 at the bottom of the innings. Grant ensured he was at the crease to see out the victory, dismissed by Kane Smith who took three wickets.

Outright Eagles swoop into four PENINSULA

By Mr & Mrs IT Gully SOMERVILLE has swooped into the top four in MPCA Peninsula cricket after beating reigning premier Red Hill outright on Saturday. At the beginning of day two Somerville was just 34 runs short of a first innings victory. The Eagles, clearly looking for an outright win, declared their innings at 9/109 giving them a first innings lead of 11 runs. Eagles skipper Jayde Herrick then went to town on the Hills snaring 6/38 of 17 overs to roll the Hills for just 83. Brent Martin top scored for the Hills with 41. Needing just 70 runs to win with plenty of overs to spare the Eagles cruised to 3/77, claiming the outright victory. Flinders successfully defended its first innings total of 224 to beat Main Ridge. The Ridge lost 6/21 with only three batsmen scoring double figures. William Noall was the top scorer for the Ridge for 49, while Michael Hol-

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mes opened with 43 and Luke Collins, batting at number ten, hit 16. The Ridge were bowled out for 157. Both Matt Burns and Will Tuck took 3/41 while Max Royal and Neil Barfuss claimed two wickets each. We said last week that Moorooduc would need to be at their best with the bat to chase down Long Island’s 216. They did so with 16 overs to spare, scoring 5/245. Duck’s skipper Shamith Kannangara top scored with 71 which included 14 boundaries and one over the rope, while Rashimal Mendez scored 50. Other batsmen to perform were Pathum De Mel who scored an unbeaten 44, including five balls over the rope, Madushanka Pereraand hit 36 Kasun Perera hit 35. In the final game Pines was back on the winners list against Delacombe Park. Set 168 for victory the Parkers failed to get there, bowled out for 129. Harley Parker was superb for Pines with the ball taking 5/54 while Adrian Mack led from the front taking 3/32.

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No trouble for old boys: Peninsula Old Boys had no trouble reaching the total set by Mornington. Picture: Andrew Hurst

Top four looks set in District DISTRICT

By Mr & Mrs IT Gully THE top four looks set heading into the final round of MPCA District cricket. Fourth-placed Mt Martha is currently 16 points clear of Seaford Tigers and Rosebud are a further four points clear of Hastings. Bottom of the table Rye is four points behind the Buds and the Blues. The Demons take on top of the table Baden Powell in the final game. Mt Martha host Rosebud and a simple win here for them will ensure a place in the finals. Seaford despite losing in the first innings were able to pull off an outright victory against Hastings. The Blues were bowled out for 107

in their second innings leaving Seaford 120 runs to claim victory. Robbie Hearn top scored for the Blues with 51 while skipper Luke Hewitt was next best with 19. Seaford’s Chris Cleef was the pick of the Seaford bowlers with 5/32. Needing 119 runs to win Seaford made the runs with one wicket to spare, Cleef top scoring with 35. Rosebud found themselves back in the finals hunt after beating Rye outright. The Buds entered day two of the match having already won. Rye scored 130 in their second innings giving them a lead of 30 runs. Rosebud took just nine overs to pick up the runs required losing just one wicket along the way. Heatherhill’s Steven O’Donnell blasted 222 to help his side to a massive win over Mt Martha. The Hills scored

3/305 with Sam Mullavey helping himself to a half century. The Red’s scored 4/111 in their second innings, Simon Street top scoring with an unbeaten 42. Baden Powell won an absolute thriller against Seaford Tigers winning by just three runs. Set 159 for victory Baden Powell got there with just balls to spare and one wicket in hand. Daniel Di Paolo top scored for the Braves with 47 while skipper Craig Entwistle was next best with 31. Cohen Chernishoff played a very important innings hitting 27 off just 33 balls, including four boundaries. Matty Roach did everything he could with the ball for the Tigers bowling 30 overs for a return of 5/63.

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Boneo, Carrum Downs and Stonecats in last ditch fight SUB-DISTRICT

By Mr & Mrs IT Gully FRANKSTON YCW, Carrum Downs and Boneo will be fighting it out for a spot in the Sub District finals this weekend in the final home and away game of the year. The Stonecats tackle Balnarring at Balnarring this Saturday, a one-dayer. The Saints will be looking to make a statement this weekend. Boneo and Carrum Downs have destiny in their own hands, playing

each other at Thompson Oval. There will be no excuses for either side. Fourth-placed Boneo could have sealed their fate on Saturday against Balnarring, however, fell agonisingly short, losing by two runs. Saints’ skipper Mal Coutts was at his best, bowling 15.3 overs and finished with 5/22, including eight maidens. Ryan Jellie and Stewart Mathieson were the ‘almost’ heroes for the Pandas, hitting 31 and 24 respectively. Frankston YCW kept its season

alive beating Dromana by two runs with two wickets in hand. The Stonecats resumed on day two at 1/33 and it was Levi McLoughlinDore with 43 runs and Nathan Swift with 22 that saw their team over the line. YCW skipper Brett Hudgson hit a timely twelve runs to get his team over the line. Zac Klan was the pick of the Dromana bowlers with 3/36. As predicted last week Tootgarook defeated Ballam Park outright.

The Knights were bowled out for just 53 in their first innings before the Frogs belted 7/127 in their first innings before declaring. The Knights then faced the final 16 overs of the day and resumed on Saturday at 1/24. Ballam Park was then bowled out for 106 leaving Tootgarook 30 odd runs short of outright. Travis French made light work of getting the total, hitting 32 in just 6 overs giving the Frogs the outright win. Last week we predicted that Tyabb

needed to be at its best with the bat to chase down Carrum Downs. Our prediction was spot on. Tyabb openers Nick Taranto blasted 100 while Aidan Pateman hit 56 which set the scene for the Yabbies to win with three balls to spare, scoring 3/225, an 18 run victory. Carrum made light work of Skye. Defending 180 Skye was bowled out for just 92. Brett Moulten was the pick of the bowlers for the Lions with 5/30 off 13.5 overs.

Strikers’ boss: Centenary Park ‘disgrace’ SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie PENINSULA Strikers and Frankston City Council are at loggerheads over the dire state of the club’s home ground at Centenary Park. Strikers claim that their plea to council in January to water the ground fell on deaf ears. The main pitch is now unplayable and council has ordered the club not to use it. Strikers president Trevor Johnston fears that it won’t be repaired in time for the start of the league season on 24 March. “I’m having an onsite meeting with council on Monday (today) to see what can be done but I can’t see how it will be ready for round one,” said Johnston. “I alerted the council about six weeks ago to the fact that the ground needed watering and they said they could arrange that remotely but obviously that hasn’t been done. “It’s extremely poor and I’m bitterly disappointed at the way we have been treated. “We played our last home game on that pitch on 2 September last year so council has had plenty of time to get it right. “We pay winter tenancy fees and summer tenancy fees and this is what we get. “Come winter it’ll be a mud heap and games will have to be called off. It’s a disgrace.” The club was forced to find an alternative venue for last weekend’s FFA Cup clash with Waverley Wanderers. The tie was played at the Lemnos Club in Braeside and Strikers won 1-0. Wanderers had a player red carded in the first half and a second yellow for Strikers’ Tom Hawkins sent him to the sidelines in the second period. Danny Brooks notched the winner from the penalty spot in the 74th minute. Strikers were without eight visa players due to a hold-up in gaining international clearances. One of those absentees was Scottish central defender Liam Weir who scored the second-half winner in last week’s friendly against Mornington which Strikers won 1-0. Weir, 21, has come through the Queen of the South youth system and has been signed from Ayrshire-based Auchinleck Talbot after four years with Kello Rovers. Frankston Pines, Skye United, Seaford United and Somerville Eagles all bowed out of the FFA Cup last weekend. Pines went down 2-1 at home to Ashburton. Naseer Mohammad gave Pines the lead in the 52nd minute but Kurt Crnic equalised for Ashburton and Campbell Woolacott scored the winner in injury

Spot on: Peninsula Strikers’ midfielder Danny Brooks (right) scored the decisive goal in Saturday’s FFA Cup tie. Picture: Paul Seeley

time. CJ Hodgson was in goals for Pines as regular custodian Alfonso Cardinale was unavailable. Former Seaford United captain Daniel Wash was one of four debutants for Skye United in Saturday’s 3-2 FFA Cup loss to Brunswick Zebras at Sumner Park. Former Langwarrin players Mitch Blake, Jordan Redburn and Chris Driver also made their debuts but boom recruit Caleb Nicholes was unavailable. Skye’s first choice keeper Jonathan Crook was rested after injuring a finger at training and Lee Heron was his replacement. A quick-fire brace in the 32nd and 34th minutes for Blake had Skye seemingly in control. However the home team hit back with the last play of the first half as a corner opened up Skye’s defence and allowed Connaire Mallett to head home. Brunswick levelled almost immediately in the second half when a Chris Kouas corner sailed straight into the back of the net. Skye’s Jason Nowakowski rattled the bar in the 70th minute but Brun-

swick dominated most of the second period and with the last kick of the game Kouas again converted direct from a corner to send Brunswick into the next round. Seaford United lost 7-1 at home to State 2 South-East club Old Scotch with Conor McFall scoring for Seaford. Somerville lost 4-0 at home to State 3 North-West outfit Point Cook. “They were a quality opponent who wouldn’t look out of place in State 2,” said Somerville player-coach David Greening. “It’s been a good little cup run that has put us on the map and provided three competitive games and a great preparation for the season ahead.” Langwarrin suffered its first NPL loss on Saturday when it went down 4-1 to Springvale White Eagles at White Eagles Stadium. The home side had a gale at its back and scored four goals in a 12-minute blitz in the first half to seal Langy’s fate. Most of the goals were fashioned from lightning quick moves down the home team’s right side where Delarno Pharoe ran riot. Pharoe played the ball into the

Langy area in the 23rd minute and Andrija Kecojevic was given time to strike a low shot past Langy keeper Robbie Acs for the opener. Langy should have equalised two minutes later but a Luke Burgess header forced a stunning point-blank reflex save from Springvale keeper Lajos Hun. Pharoe and Marcus Holmes combined in the 30th minute with Holmes skipping past a defender inside the area then smashing an unstoppable shot past Acs and into the roof of the net from close range to make it 2-0. A minute later it was 3-0 when a deflected shot by attacking midfielder Slaven Vranesevic wrong-footed Acs. Vranesevic made it 4-0 with a low shot in the 35th minute as the home team continued to boss the midfield exchanges and put Langy’s defence under enormous pressure. In the second half Langy gaffer Gus Macleod took off Viktor Medini, Boris Ovcin and Lewis Foster and threw Sam Klepac, Esmael Zaheri and Cody Estes into the fray but to no avail. Paul Speed scored for Langy in the final minute of normal time but it was too little too late and the visitors were left hoping that they had just faced one

of the better sides in NPL2 East. There’s no respite for Macleod’s men as they host cashed-up title aspirant Dandenong City this weekend in a clash that promises to draw a bumper crowd. Langy’s under-20s lost 1-0 in the earlier game on Saturday at White Eagles Stadium. A defensive blunder 10 minutes from time allowed Matthew Harrington to strike the decisive blow. Meanwhile Mornington’s pre-season preparations continued with a 1-0 win over Banyule at Dallas Brooks Park on Saturday thanks to a Sammy Orritt goal. “We’ve been very good defensively during pre-season which I’m really happy about because it’s something we’ve been working on,” said Mornington head coach Adam Jamieson. “The only team that really gave us any problems was Bentleigh Greens.” English import Andre Bennett, 24, arrived on Sunday. In NPLW news Hong Kong international midfielder Avery Lau arrives in Melbourne tomorrow (Tuesday) and is expected to make her debut for Southern United in Sunday’s clash with Alamein FC at Monterey Reserve. Lau has been with the Hong Kong squad at a training camp in Japan and will rejoin the squad in August to play in the Asian Games. Southern has also been tracking strikers from Germany and the US and could end up with three visa players. The club can only use two visa players per game so the third visa player would line-up in the under-19s. Southern recently made a play for US central defender Lauren Prott but she has joined Boroondara Eagles. Prott, 25, has played with Primero de Mayo in the US second tier and with Swedish clubs Vasteras BK30 and FC Djursholm. Southern travelled to Keilor Park Recreation Reserve on Sunday to take on Calder United, one of the NPLW’s top outfits. The under-12s won 2-0 with goals from Rhiannon Kelleher, the under14s lost 2-0, the under-16s won 3-1 with goals from Haylea Porter (2) and Monique Lapenta, the under-19s lost 3-0 and the seniors lost 5-0. A fortnight ago we published Southern United’s under-16 squad and incorrectly named Belinda Stojcevski as being signed from Dandenong Thunder. She is a former Dandenong City and Noble Park player. The incorrect information was supplied by Southern United. This weekend’s league games: SATURDAY 3pm: Langwarrin v Dandenong City (Lawton Park, U20s 1pm). SUNDAY 3.15pm: Southern Utd v Alamein FC (Monterey Reserve, U12s 9am, U14s 10.15am, U16s 11.40am, U19s 1.15pm).

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Women’s baseball in full swing “Women will put themselves last and put their kid’s needs ahead of their own, and because I was the same and have recently come back, I’m really passionate to try and get them to do the same and get fit and active,” Schutt said. “Skills can be learnt quite quickly so that’s why it’s a good sport to get back into or even to start fresh.” Schutt is coming up from coaching the under-12s last year and said she is looking forward to the challenge of coaching the women’s side. “It will be an interesting transition from coaching children to adults but it should

MORNINGTON Pirates women’s baseball team is hoping to add some wind to their sails this season under the guidance of new head coach Jo Schutt (pictured right). Schutt, who returned last year after taking several years off to take care of her children, is urging other mothers to come and join the newly-formed side which enters its second season. Schutt said that a lot of women, like herself, tend to stop playing the sport to focus solely on their children but after returning last year, is hoping to attract some of those players back.

Taking the lead: Jockey Jordan Childs returns to the mounting yard on Grahame Begg’s star colt Written By after the running of the Blue Diamond Stakes. Picture: Supplied

be a great experience and hopefully a great year,” she said. The Women’s Pirates side trains at Wilson’s Reserve, Mornington and Schutt said the team has a broad range of ages with juniors as young as 13-years-old to women in their 50s. The women’s baseball team’s season commences on Sunday 15 April but the team will have a couple of ‘come and try’ nights over the next couple of weeks kicking off on Monday 5 April. For more information email mbcjuniorpirates@ gmail.com Ben Triandafillou

Begg’s fairytale run continues MT Eliza-based racehorse trainer Grahame Begg returned to Group One glory on Saturday 24 February when his homebred colt Written By raced away with the $1.5 million Blue Diamond Stakes. The two-year-old colt Written By provided Begg with his first Group One win since returning to racing just over 18 months ago and provided 21-year-old jockey Jordan Childs with his first Group One victory. Written By left his unbeaten record intact as he bought up his third career win, comfortably accounting for some of the best youngsters in the country by 2.5 lengths. Trainer Grahame Begg said it was a great feeling to be back winning a Group One and even better to provide Jordan Childs with his first

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Hosking twins head to Hastings By Ben Triandafillou CARLTON AFLW twins, Jess and Sarah Hosking, will bring their talent to the netball court in April as they’re set to join the Hastings Netball Club for the start of the Nepean netball league. The Mornington-based sisters will join the Hastings Netball Club after the completion of their season with Carlton and will play under first-year coach but long-term friend, Trish McLachlan. Having coached the twins since they were representing the Mornington Netball Club at representative level, McLachlan believes that the women will be a massive boost for the club and is hoping that they might inspire some younger talent to also become a part of the club. “I know what their core values are, they’re team players and I think they’ll bring the right attitude and the right culture to the club and they’ll certainly be leading by example,” McLachlan said. “This is my first year at Hastings as I’ve had two years out of netball and before that I was with Rye for seven years. We enjoyed a lot of success at Rye and the girls were a part of that with me. “I think there’s definitely going to be an inflated interest in the football side that the girls do, so I think that’ll have an effect locally and people will want to come and see what they can do on a netball court given what they have seen they can do on a football field. “I would like to think that the young grassroots netballers will want to come along and have a look and be inspired to join netball and hopefully join Hast-

Girls in blue: Jess, left, and Sarah Hosking are set to join Hastings Netball Club after the completion of their season with Carlton. Picture: Supplied

number of years where they have struggled to get quality players into the netball program and to have two players that are of the calibre of Jess and Sarah I think is very exciting,” she said. “We haven’t had much tangible time with them yet but I think we are anticipating the excitement when it happens.” McLachlan is expecting a tough few weeks to start the season with last year’s Peninsula league grand finalists, Karingal, posing as a significant challenge in the opening round. “We have a tough draw as we will be up against Karingal who are joining the league this year and they’ll certainly be trying to challenge the other clubs for the top spot,” McLachlan said. “But we are putting in a nice preseason and becoming a nice tight little unit so I’m looking forward to getting the season started.”

ings.” The sisters won’t be lacking much skill on the netball court having represented Victoria in the sport as well as playing for a number of years with Rye and last season with Seaford. “They are both very good on the netball court but had to forgo their commitments to take up their footballing positions,” McLachlan said. While being signed last year to Carlton, only Sarah was on the field as Jess recovered from an ACL injury and underwent shoulder reconstruction surgery. Jess played a major role for the Carlton Football Club off the field last year, greeting fans and signing autographs but this season has played a key role alongside her sister in the midfield. Carlton sits at fifth on the ladder after the fourth round and McLachlan said the “feel” around the Hastings Netball Club is one of excitement as the sister’s arrival nears. “I know that Hastings has had a

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THE Mornington Peninsula Junior Football League will send two representative teams to Tasmania on Friday 9 March for the running of their second annual Tasmania Tour. Following last year’s successful trip, the league is sending an under-15/16 boys side and a Youth girls’ team to compete against the North-West Tasmanian League in Devonport. The MPJFL juniors have had six weeks of training in preparation for their interstate trip and MPJFL administrator Gabrielle Day said the juniors were looking forward to the tour and competing against a new group of players.

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Blind golfers tee off for titles BLIND golfers will contest the Victorian Blind Golf Championships and the Australian Blind Golf Open at Rosebud Country Club this week. The Victorian event will be played over two days: Monday 5 and Tuesday 6 March, and the Australian Open will be on Thursday 8 and Friday 9 March. The championships are free to the public. Players will tee off at 8.30am. Rosebud Country Club has supported the blind golf championships since 1990 and 20 golfers from across Australia will take part in the event. Blind Golf Victoria president Doug Sloan said the event “wouldn’t be what it is today without the help of Rosebud Country Club”. “They’re just phenomenal,” he said. “They assist us with finding caddies and help us throughout the day. “The course is very user friendly and they really make us feel welcome. It’s not just the golf; it’s the socialising and sitting down, talking about your game. “We’ve achieved a lot since we have

been down at Rosebud Country Club.” Three categories: B1, B2 and B3, designate a player’s vision capabilities. B1 players are totally blind. Players are assisted by coaches and caddies who line up the ball and guide them on where they should be hitting. General manager Danny McGrath said Rosebud Country Club was “honoured to host the championships each year and be a part of such an inspiring event”. “With the assistance of their coaches, totally blind and visually impaired golfers are able to enjoy the key benefits of golf – friendship, exercise and the thrill of hitting a great shot,” he said. “Most people will think it is essential to have good eyesight to play golf but this event shows this is not true. Golf is a sport which can be played by anyone regardless of age, gender, ability or disability. Many of us would be in awe of how well the golfers can hit the ball with limited to no vision.”

Best ball: Players at last year’s Victorian Blind Golf Championship at Rosebud Country Club. Picture: Supplied

Fitting tribute: Andrew ‘Toe Punt’ Kelly is flanked by Sorrento’s coach, Tony Blackford, and Frankston YCW’s coach, Wayne Capp, as they present the Toe Punt Shield and Andrew Kelly ‘Best on ground’ medal to Andrew ‘Toe Punt’ Kelly. Picture: Supplied

Shield and medal honour Toe Punt’s service THE coaches of Frankston YCW and Sorrento football clubs, Wayne Capp and Tony Blackford, presented the inaugural Toe Punt Shield to Andrew ‘Toe Punt’ Kelly this week. The shield will be awarded to the winner of the clash between the two sides in the opening round of the season. Andrew, who is currently in hospital undergoing treatment for cancer, will also have a medal named in his honour for the best player on the ground. Frankston YCW president Michael

Lamb, with the support of his committee, came up with the idea of playing the annual blockbuster, starting this season with round one on Easter Sunday at Frankston Park. Sorrento President Bernie Balmer and his committee immediately got behind the concept. “This game is the most anticipated match in 30 years of my coverage of the MPNFL,” said Andrew ‘Toe Punt’ Kelly. “Frankston YCW has been the domi-

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