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Time at the library is good for holiday laugh HEARING jokes and listening to music were all part of the fun during last week’s Mornington Peninsula libraries’ holiday activities. ABC For Kids author and entertainer Andy Jones playing guitar and drums and using props taught his young audience how to deliver a punch line, create a joke, and use gross humour. Many of the children told their own jokes on the day and also enjoyed dancing and acting with Jones who is the author of the Enormous Book of Hot Jokes for Kool Kids, The Burptionary and The Fartionary. Picture: Yanni
Wind farm hope from China Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au YARINGA boat harbour developer Stefan Borzecki has sold his 200-hectare French Island property to a Chinese company that may be able to realise his dream of establishing a wind farm capable of powering the entire Mornington Peninsula. He says the company has built similar projects in the Philippines and China. The buyer – reportedly with links to the second largest power company in China – paid $3.5 million for the land on three titles, including a house, at the
north-western corner of the island. The sale includes a feasibility study into a wind farm as well as weather monitoring equipment. An engineer, Mr Borzecki said over the past 10 years he had tried to develop the remote property as a 12-turbine wind farm “capable of supplying green energy to the whole Mornington Peninsula”. However, he had been unable to get state government ministers to support his bid for planning permission. Backers were also shy: “While we have proven that the site has the productive capacity to produce 150 megawatts-plus no Australian developer
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would take it on,” he said. “It is the only wind site near the peninsula but not on the coast, is next to the main electrical terminal station, has no neighbours and can’t be seen from any village.” Mr Borzecki, who recently entered into an arrangement to sell industrial land at Yaringa, said he had “invested around $500,000 [in the wind-farm project] and had to give it up”. “It all became too hard,” he said. “I believe [the new owners] will build the wind and solar farm,” he said. “The problem lies at the top level of state government: we, and many others, could not open the door [which]
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is where the Chinese appear to have much better access and connections.” Selling agent Chris Watt, of Century 21 Home Port, said Mr Borzecki had worked hard over the past 20 years consolidating multiple titles which made the land an attractive sales proposition. He described the buyers of the land as being “head and shoulders above the rest” in terms of their ability to get the potential wind farm project up and running. The land, visible from Yaringa, is part of the old “Energy” precinct of the island. In 1893 the then-state government established seven village set-
tlements for 200 people. They were called Energy, Star of Hope, Callanans, Perseverance, Industrial, Kiernans, and Grant Homestead Association. Mr Borzecki offered 40 hectares of saltmarsh – habitat for the critically endangered orange bellied parrot – for a state park plus an adjoining 40ha foreshore reserve. This was to offset the loss of eight hectares at the then-new marina and its planned apartments. In launching his wind farm project years ago Mr Borzecki praised the site’s “clean and green” credentials and its potential to replace generators on French Island and power the entire peninsula.
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Detecting anxiety in children A SEMINAR designed to enable parents and teachers to better recognise, manage and minimise the anxiety of their children will be held at Rosebud next month. Parenting expert, award-winning speaker and author Michael Grose and wellbeing expert and researcher Dr Jodi Richardson will host the Anxious Kids seminar at Rosebud Secondary College, 7- 9pm, Thursday 1 August. The pair are touring Australia to present their evidence-based approach to managing children’s anxiety. They will speak about tools and strategies for helping children as outlined in their book Anxious Kids. “Disturbingly, it takes 8.2 years on average between the onset of symptoms and diagnosis of an anxiety disorder,” Mr Grose said. “For a child experiencing anxiety, that can mean many years of learning difficulties, unhappiness and lost opportunities. We believe this is an unacceptable statistic.” Parents, teachers and other professionals who work with children play a critical role in helping children to recognise and manage their anxious feelings. The seminar is designed especially for them. Attendees will learn how to know if a child or teenager is experiencing anxiety, the origins of anxiety and how it impacts on children and teens, and how to respond constructively when a child or teen is anxious. They will receive tools to teach
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children to help regulate their anxiety, as well as which lifestyle factors they can use to minimise anxiety. Other tips cover why avoidance of anxiety-inducing events is not the an-
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Legal review to stay secret THE “full legal review” into planning permits involving Tyabb airfield and businesses operating there will not be released to the public. Mornington Peninsula Shire has decided to extend the deadline for the review by a Queen’s Counsel beyond 30 June and at some stage release “a document consolidating the conditions of all current planning permits that currently apply to the Tyabb airfield”. The motion agreeing to the deadline change and to keeping the review secret appears to conflict with council’s decision on 26 March for “the outcome of the legal review … be brought back to council by the end of the financial year, for a council briefing, prior to the findings being publicly released”. Both the initial call for the legal review and last week’s deadline extension were contained in notices of motion put by Cr Julie Morris and adopted unanimously by council.
Legacy’s ongoing help for ‘defence’ families MORNINGTON Peninsula Legacy is a charity providing services to 1400 widows and families on the Mornington Peninsula, in Frankston and north to Chelsea after the injury or death of a spouse or parent, during or after serving in the defence force. Barry Smith, president of the Mornington Peninsula Legacy Club, said that since 1923 the organisation had been “protecting the wellbeing of veterans’ families… Our compassionate and vital assistance changes lives, with care, friendship and support and we are honoured to serve our families”. He said Legacy stood by defence force families “to ensure a child gets an education and a fair go, a widow is not disadvantaged and alone, and a family is not torn apart by the effects of past and ongoing conflicts”. “Legacy is the only organisation of its type in the world and relies on its volunteers and donations to carry out its work,” Mr Smith said. He said the work of Mornington Peninsula Legacy was based “on the principles of provid-
ing services within a compassionate and respectful environment based on the needs of individuals and families”. “In addition to our beneficiary programs, Legacy also engages young people in the community through education to acknowledge and commemorate the sacrifices of our brave service men and women and their families,” Mr Smith said. Legacy’s holds an annual Anzac commemoration ceremony for students at Melbourne’s Shrine of Remembrance and its junior public speaking award encourages 12-14-year-old students to learn about Legacy’s values, “while developing their communication skills and confidence”. Legacy volunteers will be selling badges and appealing for public donations during Legacy Week, 31 August – 7 September or go to www. legacy.com.au/donate. Call Mornington Peninsula Legacy on 9708 8201.
School money MOOROODUC Primary School will get $192,400 from the state government towards building an outdoor “sensory playground” and buying new equipment. The money comes from the Inclusive Schools Fund to help government schools implement innovative projects that promote inclusive school environments.
Koalas the topic SENIOR lecturer in wildlife and conservation biology at Deakin University Dr Desley Whisson will talk on “Absent without leaf – Koalas on the Mornington Peninsula”, at a Mornington Peninsula Koala Conservation Group talk, 3pm Sunday 21 July. The venue is Main Ridge Community Hall, Main Ridge Road, Main Ridge (Melway 171 J12). All welcome. Admittance is free. Inquiries to Bernie Schedvin 5989 6408 or email berniesched@vic.chariot.net.au or Michelle Stacey, 0409 031 108 or admin@wildman.net.au
Call to tax tourists in vehicles Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au TOURISM is being suggested as a way for Mornington Peninsula Shire to pay for the $56 million Rosebud aquatic centre. There seems no end to the peninsula’s popularity with tourists and visitors and, for one former council aspirant, charging for parking their vehicles is a cash cow waiting to be milked. Joe Lenzo wants to “make the whole of the shire a parking permit zone”, with free parking for residents and discounts for businesses. He says the shire would have “money to burn” if visitors paid parking fees and were relentlessly pursued and fined if they did not have a permit. He suggests installing parking metres or introducing an online parking permit system. Mr Lenzo says high parking fees in Byron Bay, NSW and towns in Italy do not deter tourists. “You could have a two-lane mud track from Melbourne to the peninsula and you could not stop them for coming en masse. The argument that it would affect retail is wrong.” Campers should be allowed one vehicle a site, with permits being bought for more vehicles. Mr Lenzo suggests charging $10 for a 24-hour parking permit “which is a good deal when you compare to Byron Bay’s $4 an hour”. Discounts could be offered for weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual parking permits.
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fines and “persons of interest” to the police. These results could be used as a revenue-raiser with other municipalities giving the shire 25 per cent for identifying those who owed fines in excess of $5000 and impounding the vehicle until the penalties had been paid. Cracking down on vehicles overstaying the limit would free up space in supermarket parking areas often used by beachgoers. Mr Lenzo, who lives at Safety
Beach and is well aware of the popularity of the peninsula’s beaches and available parking spaces, especially during summer, says he no longer wants to be a councillor. A frequent correspondent to the Letters section of this newspaper, he wants tourists to help overcome financial headaches caused to the shire by state government-imposed rate capping. “If the shire would stop dickering around and tax the tourrisits [sic] as I have suggested in my many submis-
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sions on how to do it easily and without effort and high cost that would add $25 million a year to income, there would be no problem - money to burn,” he said. “Rosebud pool [could be] paid for with cash in the bank.” Mr Lenzo says the shire has never responded to or considered his submissions over the the past decade but he now “understands they are thinking of doing something which I am sure will be a half donkey result compared to my proposals”. Mr Lenzo’s premise is based on ratepayers not benefitting from tourists and, therefore, “should not pay their costs”. He said tourists were “only a big problem for six weeks and then mainly on weekends, except for Christmas, but add a lot of costs [to the shire’s budget]”. “A true accounting of the caravan parks might show they are operating at a loss and resident ratepayers are paying the bill,” Mr Lenzo said. “The shire is getting ready to put in some costly parking system in Rosebud or Rye, like in parking garages that show how many empty spaces and I think blue lights if empty. “This not a benefit when the tourists are not here and residents will have to pay. “Why should resident ratepayers pay for all these costs that do not benefit them?” Mr Lenzo said deducting “the real cost” of tourism from the shire budget would mean the shire “would not have to raise rates for years”.
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Small shovel start for big pool SMALL shovelfuls of earth last week ceremoniously marked the start of construction work on the Rosebud Aquatic Centre. No hard hats or hi vis work wear was needed when the mayor, Cr David Gill was joined by Crs Kate Roper and Antonella Celi and Nepean MP Chris Brayne to break ground for the $42 million centre. Mr Brayne noted that the project’s “long history” almost equalled his own lifespan of 25 years. The turning of the sod follows the awarding last month to Port Melbourne-based Buxton Constructions of a $39.4 million contract to build the aquatic centre. Council also agreed to an undisclosed “contingency sum”. This month the shire is looking to hire “an expert facility operator” to manage the centre. Belgravia Leisure is paid by the shire to manage and operate the Pelican Park Recreation Centre in Hastings, Mornington’s Civic Reserve Recreation Centre, the Somerville Health & Fitness Studio, Crib Point Pool and Western Port Gymnastics at the Hastings Hub. The shire says that at the Rosebud Aquatic centre it will control such business functions as asset management, utilities, maintenance, fees and charges and employment of the centre manager. The building works at Rosebud being done by Buxton include an indoor 50-metre competition pool; learn-to-swim pool; warm water program pool; aqua play/splash deck; wellness centre; and gymnasium. Other rooms include a cafe, school group and family change rooms. Cr Gill said the centre’s operator “work alongside” the shire “under a fee for service agreement”. “Council is looking for the best people to manage the facility, which is one of the biggest projects in the shire’s history,” he said. That aquatic centre will have “the maximum number of solar panels possible … whilst maintaining safe roof access and symmetry for aesthetic purposes”. The expanded solar system finally agreed to by council added an extra $423,000 to building costs. Mr Brayne said “all the praise for this project is owed to the council staff, councillors of multiple different council terms and the public who have watched this project’s long history with an unrivalled patience”. Keith Platt
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Making a start: David Gill, Antonella Celi, Kate Roper and Chris Brayne handling shovels at the site of the planned Rosebud Aquatic Centre. Picture: Supplied
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Students, players following the same path WESTERN Port Secondary College and Richmond Football Club on the surface seem unlikely to share many similarities. However, they both offer innovative pathways and programs to students and share similar educational values that impact on those who study there. The college students visited the football club recently to see how their program worked and watch the players train. They saw how the Richmond Institute of Sports Leadership (RISL) offers its students a dual diploma that not only develops athletic and leadership capabilities, but also has a strong focus on their character, resilience and confidence. Similarly, the college offers a variety of programs and pathways designed to support and enhance students’ educational outcomes, as well as promoting social and emotional growth. The college’s years 7-9 students can develop their leadership and sporting skills through a range of programs, including the Leaders in Training Program (LIT) pathway. This caters to budding athletes who have a passion for sport and wish to develop their overall fitness skills and leadership qualities. The students visit local primary schools and community groups to develop and gain leadership experience on and off the sporting field. The YES academic extension stream is designed to promote academic excellence for students in years 7-9 and allows them to learn skills that prepare them for VCE. The YES students also become involved in a range of leadership opportunities and represent the college at community and school events. The college’s year 9 students participate in an exciting program called Project 9 which, for many, is a highlight of the year. The year can be difficult for many students who have trouble staying motivated, and Project 9 keeps them engaged by providing opportunities to form connections and learn about safety, diversity and future pathways. The students
Bigger picture: Western Port Secondary College students lapped up their visit to Richmond Football Club. Picture: Supplied
form tribes and take part in exciting activities each Friday. Selected year 9 and 10 students can take part in the Monash Champions program, where mentor students from Monash University guide them through various projects, nurturing and developing their leadership skills along the way. The college puts on a production each year,
with opportunities for students to get involved in performing on stage or in the band, being part of the backstage crew or learning to operate the lighting and sound desk. Each year the production is becoming more professional, and many students develop a keen interest in the different facets of performance and musical theatre.
Western Port Secondary College’s programs and pathways offer a variety of leadership opportunities to students, such as the dual diploma with the Richmond Football Club. This is one way in which the school is developing its programs to keep students engaged, focused and prepared for their future. With year 10 student Elizabeth Dowler
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THE attempted theft of a horse statue from Parkdale is being investigated by police. Police believe that offenders used a vehicle to try and steal the bronze horse from its Beach Road location at around 3.20am 29 June. The offenders knocked the statue over and damaged it, but did not steal it. Police believe that at least two offenders fled from the horse in a black four wheel drive ute. A 29-year-old Mordialloc man was arrested in relation to the alleged incident, and was released pending further enquiries. Witnesses are urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000
A MAN has been arrested in relation to an alleged stabbing in Carrum Downs, 21 June. It is alleged that a man was picked up by a taxi on Greens Road, South Dandenong at around 1.40pm. Emergency services were then called to Balmain Drive about 2pm, after the passenger allegedly demanded cash from the driver with a knife. The driver is alleged to have sustained stab wounds to the arm. A 26-year-old Morwell man was arrested in Carrum Downs just before 4pm, 6 June. He is assisting police with their enquiries. The alleged victim, a 38-year-old man, was taken to hospital and has since been released.
TWO thieves who went on a late night crime spree from Mt Martha to Portsea last week have been arrested – with one being bitten on the arm by a police dog. Detective Senior Sergeant Eddie Logonder, of Somerville CIU, said the Endeavour Hills men, aged 24 and 35, stole a Toyota Yaris from Mt Martha, 9.30pm, Sunday 7 July. Heading south, they allegedly broke into eight cars in Frimmell Way, Pt Nepean Road, Leyden Avenue and Driver Street, Portsea, and Kerferd Avenue and Rebecca Court, Sorrento, stealing cash, wallets, credit cards and a laptop before being disturbed by owners who called 000. Police rushed to intercept the men but lost them as they sped off. In the early hours of Monday 8 July the men allegedly entered a Rye house
through an unlocked door stealing the keys to a Mazda CX5 and Land Rover Discovery. Residents at the Elgan Avenue property slept while the men were inside the house but woke when they heard their cars starting up in the driveway and called police. The men allegedly drove the cars to the Rye BP service station where they were spotted by patrolling police who pulled in behind the Mazda, smashed the side window and ordered the driver out. He sped off followed by the man in the Discovery. Police were unable to catch the men but the Air Wing followed the cars along Peninsula Link at speeds up to 180kph. As they approached Keysborough police laid stop-sticks across Popes Road which shredded the Mazda’s tyres with the 24-year-old still at-
tempting to evade police by driving on the tyre rims. Going nowhere he jumped out and ran through properties in a bid to escape and was arrested hiding under a parked car in Chandler Road by members of the Dog Squad. He later received treatment for bite marks. The 35-year-old continued driving on partially deflated tyres before being forced to stop in Narre Warren, 5am, Monday 8 July. The men each face multiple counts of theft from eight cars and theft of three cars, as well as speeding, dangerous driving, and failing to stop at police direction. The older man was bailed and the younger man remanded in custody to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court at a date to be fixed. The Toyota Yaris stolen from Mt Martha was later recovered at Rye.
Armada readies for drink driver crackdown A “SIGNIFICANT” increase in alcohol-related serious injuries and fatal collisions in Frankston and on the Mornington Peninsula over the past 12 months has triggered a police crackdown on drink drivers. Highway patrol and general police will saturate these areas as part of Operation Armada in an effort to detect and deter impaired drivers.
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Camping discounts end after ‘strategic’ success Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au DISCOUNT packages at some Mornington Peninsula foreshore camping grounds have been withdrawn because of their success. The mayor Cr David Gill said the cheaper packages for pre-and post-peak times were designed to “activate” Rye and Sorrento. “This activation has occurred and, to ensure both new and return campers have equal access to camping sites along the foreshore, [the discounts] have been discontinued,” he said. “For income reasons other discounts have continued in areas [such as Rosebud] that have lesser off-peak occupancy rates.” The mayor’s comments follow complaints from regular campers at Rye and Sorrento that they are being hit with site fee increases for next season while campers at Rosebud are not. (“Fee hikes make for unhappy campers” The News 10/7/19). Many families, some camping for long stays at Rye over more than 50 years, feel they are being discriminated against by a restructuring of the fees and removal of before-and-after peak season packages. They say the fee restructure by the council equates to a 50 per cent increase. The mayor said the council was spending $7 million on the foreshore “with many improvements under way”. He said the council’s 201920 capital works budget included $550,000 for “reconfiguration works” of the Rye camping sites which will include power, water and fire service upgrades. But long-time camper Lee Conway said the capital works project would force many campers out of the Rye East camping ground. “Council is asking those campers to help fund a capital works project via increased fees for improvements which will not benefit them. How is this reasonable?”
Mr Conway queried whether the council had a strategy to “attract new campers based on increasing fees to a level where it is no longer affordable for many families to return”. “Is this how they want to turn over visitors?” he asked. “Do they prefer to attract people for short-term stays because they are slugging the repeat customers and making it unviable for families to stay for longer periods? “What is their strategy to manage a potential downturn in tourism numbers and income in the quieter pre-season and post-season periods? “Do they prefer that during October and November that these sites attract an influx of ‘schoolies’?” Mr Conway said a line item on page 57 of the council’s 2019-20 budget reading: “Foreshore camping fees off season – pre-package (return campers all locations) $300” had been dismissed by shire officers as an “administrative error” when he queried it. “That would only be a $700 saving, but it might be the difference between someone going camping and not,” he said. The shire’s property and strategy manager Nathan Kearsley said the line was a “typo error” which should have read: All Rosebud locations. He said the cost of providing foreshore camping across Sorrento, Rye and Rosebud had a breakeven budgeted income this financial year of $3.25 million. “The overall net cost of maintaining foreshore reserves across the peninsula is in the vicinity of $7 million per annum,” he said. Cr Gill said discounted camping packages were still available for camping sites at Rosebud. “There has been no change to any of the off-peak weekly rates,” he said.
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Recycling to stay despite shutdown THERE will be no disruption to kerbside recycling collections for households on the Mornington Peninsula, despite a new ban on the shire’s waste recycler SKM Services last week. The ban came 48 hours after a fire at the company’s Laverton North site, Monday 8 July. It reportedly involved a conveyor belt surrounded by tonnes of recyclable and potentially flammable material. The mayor Cr David Gill said the shire would “continue to monitor the situation and keep in regular contact with SKM”. “Council continues to work with the Metropolitan Waste and Resource Recovery Group on long-term solutions, including advocacy for urgent policy change in the recycling industry,” he said. “We reiterate our message that, as a community, we can’t become
complacent. It’s up to everyone to understand the waste they generate; how they can avoid generating it in the first place and how they can reduce their impact on our environment.” Tips to reduce waste include reducing packaging, not placing recyclable items in plastic bags (which go direct to landfill), upcycling or repairing items and buying second-hand. Shoppers should use reusable bags when shopping – not single-use plastics. Homeowners should compost food waste and join the shire’s Compost Challenge at: mornpen.vic.gov.au/ composting, the mayor said. At the beach take “three for the sea” by picking up three pieces of rubbish. The mayor said free recycling days were regularly held at the shire’s transfer stations.
Early training for seeing eye dogs VISION Australia’s seeing eye dogs are expected to have more than 40 puppies by the end of August which may one day become a partner to someone that is blind or has low vision. Once the pups are about 15 months old they will begin formal training at Kensington but, before that, their training begins all over Victoria. Puppy development trainer Claire Crewe says the Mornington Peninsula is a good place for the puppies to begin their training.
“The peninsula is a great area to be a puppy carer because it offers an array of different environments to train and expose your puppy to. Parks, beaches, shops, the has it all,” Ms Crewe said puppy caring involved looking after a puppy for up to a year. Food, equipment, veterinary bills and bedding is supplied by Seeing Eye Dogs. An information session about puppy caring will be held 10.30am Friday 19 July at Mornington Library in Vancouver Street.
SAND is building up behind beach boxes at Mt Martha North where large boulders have been placed at the foot of the stillreceding cliff. Picture: Keith Platt
Plan to ‘get rid of beach boxes’ LIBERAL MP for Mornington David Morris has accused the state Labor government of having a plan that will see beach boxes “ripped off our beaches”. While last week’s run of strong winds and waves appeared to be trying their best to undermine beach boxes at Mt Martha North, Mr Morris issued a news release saying the Draft Marine and Coast Policy report released by Environment Minister Lily
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“This plan to remove Victoria’s iconic beach boxes would destroy not just an important part of Victoria’s built heritage, but also an important part of Victoria’s cultural heritage.” Mr Morris said the Premier Daniel Andrews should “immediately abandon this absurd plan to remove bathing boxes from Victoria’s beaches, and apologise for even contemplating such a ridiculous and out of touch move”.
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D’Ambrosio, stated that bathing boxes were “to be removed/relocated as the opportunity arises”. “This is a dramatic departure from the former Liberal Nationals government’s plans to retain bathing boxes,” Mr Morris said. “Not only are these bathing boxes much loved, many are also heritage listed after being added to the Victorian heritage register by the Heritage Council of Victoria in July 2018.
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No time to waste in nurdle fight Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au A ST ANDREWS’ woman is on a mission to rid the beaches of tiny plastic waste particles called nurdles. Lyn Wedd said the minute pellets were washing down drains, over the beaches of Port Phillip and through the Heads and around to St Andrews ocean beach, near Rye. She wants to inspire the possibly uninformed plastics manufacturers and handlers of the nurdles to “clean up their act”. “To date, they’ve been getting away with it but, hopefully, new legislation will make them more accountable,” she said last week while cleaning a section of Mt Eliza’s foreshore at Canadian Bay. “We need legislation to stop nurdles. They’d fine me if I threw a water bottle into the sea, but plastics manufacturers can wash the raw pellets down drains and nothing happens to them. “And this is despite plastic being listed as a threat to our waterways in the state government’s environment protection policy.” Ms Wedd had a “lightbulb moment” five years ago when resting on the sand at a Mt Eliza beach. “The sun was shining on these gleaming little particles, which I initially thought were jewels,” she said. “I scooped up a handful and realised they were plastic.” The pollutants are now five years further into their march to colonise the environment – with experts
Beach cleaner: Lyn Wedd at Mt Eliza confronting a problem affecting beaches in and outside Port Phillip – tiny plastic waste particles known as nurdles. Picture: Gary Sissons
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When Ms Wedd chanced on nurdle concentrations at St Andrews beach she contacted Port Phillip Baykeeper Neil Blake who exclaimed: “Please don’t tell me they are at your beach? That means they have escaped Port Phillip. It’s getting worse and worse.” When Ms Wedd visited Phillip Island with her surfer husband Brendan
defined as “waste” under the Environment Protection Act 1970 which “must be managed appropriately”. “Plastics manufacturers do, in fact, have the same obligations under the act as all commercial and industrial business,” she said. “The EPA requires businesses that produce, transport or use nurdles to keep them contained and under control; away from water and wind; and away from stormwater drains.” Pellets not properly managed and discharged into the environment can lead to charges of illegal dumping of industrial waste or creating an environmental hazard. New laws coming into effect on 1 July 2020 will give the EPA powers to require businesses to act before pollution occurs, rather than addressing harm after the fact, Ms Carmelito said. They must have measures in place to prevent waste being discharged, such as waste management plans, training, equipment maintenance, and spill capture and response. To report the washing waste of any sort into stormwater drains email the EPA or call 1300 372 842.
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NEWS DESK Meet ‘n’ greet MP MEMBERS of the public can meet the MP for Dunkley, Peta Murphy at 6pm on Friday 26 July at 6pm at the Fifty-Five Plus Club, 90b Canadian Bay Road, Mt Eliza. Organiser Ian Morrison said the “meet and greet” would be a good opportunity for residents to meet the Labor politician who was elected last November. Ms Murphy defeated Liberal Chris Crewther who had held for one term. “Just when you thought that the local member had got a grasp on your particular issue … along comes a total newbie who will need gentle prodding, encouragement and some patience in learning the ropes,” Mr Morrison said. “With that in mind, the ever-patient long suffering residents, ratepayers and retirees of the Dunkley electorate, have asked the newly elected member of the House of Representatives Peta Murphy to meet and be greeted. “This is a grassroots request that is community based and all members of our diverse society are invited.”
Moving Earth PROFESSOR Peter Betts will speak about Earth moving “in mysterious ways” 2pm3.30pm Saturday 3 August at the Australian Garden Auditorium, Cranbourne Gardens, corner Ballarto Road and Botanic Drive Cranbourne. The 50-minute presentation will cover Prof Betts’s life from plumber’s son in East Gippsland to becoming an academic geologist, and why Earth sciences are significant for society. Prof Betts, professor of tectonics from Monash University’s School of Earth Atmosphere and Environment, will illustrate how Earth scientists image the Earth and what this information tells us about the planet. He will conclude with a synopsis of Melbourne’s dynamic geology. Bookings: www.rbgfriendscranbourne.org. au, $20 Members, $25 non-members, $10 students.
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TURN YOUR EVERYDAY INTO SOMETHING SPECIAL BUYERS seeking a seaside lifestyle in a boutique build will not be disappointed with this luxurious townhouse on the cusp of Main Street. Recently completed, the stunning double storey home is easy walking distance to the quaint shops and bustling cafes and restaurants of Main Street, with Mornington’s renowned beaches not far away. Designed by Little Brick Studio and displaying premium fixtures and fittings that set an excellent standard for creativity and style, the splendid interior showcases a lavish open plan design with high ceilings that greatly accentuate the sense of space to vast main living area. Creating an excellent flow, the design integrates the superb internal and external zones perfectly, and the lashings of natural light that spills through the glass sliding doors to fill the space is always a welcome natural addition. There are three bedrooms; the larger downstairs master bedroom is complete with ensuite and walk-in robe, whilst two more bedrooms upstairs both have built-in robes and share the main bathroom with freestanding bath. A spectacular kitchen is highlighted by Calcutta stone-topped benches, beautifully complemented by Smeg appliances that include an oven with 900-millimetre cook top and undermount range hood, plus a dishwasher. Adding to your everyday convenience there is a downstairs powder room and to keep things comfortable throughout the seasons there is ducted heating and split system air-conditioning. Externally, the property is equally impressive with two alfresco decks, and being at the front of the block, their is your own driveway leading up to a double garage with internal access. Boasting a 6 star energy rating, this sensational as new property affords buyers the flexibility of either a glamorous permanent residence or the perfect low-maintenance peninsula getaway.n
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ADDRESS: 1/33 MacDonald Grove, MORNINGTON FOR SALE: $950,000 - $1,000,000 DESCRIPTION: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 car INSPECT: By Appointment AGENT: Joel Hood 0402 703 236, Joel Hood Property, 311 Main Street, Mornington, 5971 0300 mpnews.com.au
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‘Village Green’ BITTERN 2448 Frankston-flinders road
Three boutique, beautifully appointed villas complete and now ready for sale at greatly reduced prices.
Contact Don McKenzie 0419 955 177 1/109 High St, Hastings, VIC 3915 03 5979 4412 | enquiries@baywestrealestate.com.au baywestrealestate.com.au mpnews.com.au
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$850,000 - $935,000
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YOUR OWN PRIVATE PARADISE ON 2.83 ACRES • 3 bedrooms; \master with WIR and en suite • Multiple open plan living & dining areas • Solid and well maintained weatherboard design • Sunny northerly aspect • Landscaped grounds with plenty of open space • All situated on just short of 3 acres
NEW HAVEN BITTERN - LUXURY VILLA • 3 bedrooms, main with ensuite with large walk in robe • Separate lounge and spacious family dining room • Bamboo flooring and 9 feet ceilings • Ceasar Stone bench tops, quality stainless steel appliances • Butlers pantry, ducted heating, refrigerated cooling • Timber decking/landscaped gardens
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LUXURY VILLAS IN THE HEART OF BITTERN • 3 bedrooms, main with FES & WIR • Caesarstone bench tops • Quality stainless steel appliances inc. dishwasher • Ducted heating & refrigerated cooling • Alfresco area with timber decking • Spotted Gum timber floors • Single garage
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56 KATHLEEN CRESCENT
2448 FRANKSTON FLINDERS ROAD
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PRIVATE, SPACIOUS & CENTRAL! • 3 bedroom home; master with WIR and ensuite • Open plan living and dining areas • Sunny rear courtyard • Kitchen with plenty of bench/cupboard space • Gas ducted heating, reverse cycle heating/cooling • Walking distance to foreshore and town centre
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THE ULTIMATE LIFESTYLE PROPERTY • Massive 43 square home on 3.3 acres (approx) • Two ensuite bathrooms + powder room • Open-plan family meals area opening to alfresco • Floating floors, carpets to bedrooms and tiled bathrooms and laundry. • 9” vaulted ceilings in foyer
THE PERFECT ANSWER • Six bedroom home on approx. 1600sqm block • Master with FES & WIR • Stylish kitchen with quality appliances • Ducted heating, evaporative cooling and air-con • Large outdoor entertaining area • Double garage • Large shed on concrete slab with power connected
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2368 FRANKSTON FLINDERS ROAD
79 CRESWELL STREET
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Somerville 6 Compass Court
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Home of grand proportions on approximately 1 acre! Comprising of; 4 bedrooms, master with walk-in robe and en-suite, family bathroom, open plan meals area, kitchen with enormous bench space, double pantry, gas cooking, separate rumpus room, big laundry, gas heating and brand-new reverse cycle heating and cooling.
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CRIB POINT 80 Creswell Street • • • • • • •
Ultimate family home set on approx 873m2 block 4 bedroom brick veneer residence Master suite with generous ensuite and WIR Enormous kitchen with walk-in pantry Formal lounge, family room and rumpus room Separate bungalow with air-conditioning Double carport and a big shed for all the toys
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SOMERS 30 Camp Hill Road
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NEW LISTING HASTINGS 2026 Frankston-Flinders Road • • • • • •
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First time in 45 years this charming 1950’s, 4 bedroom home is offered for sale Zoned General Residential this is a unique property with development potential (STCA) Existing use rights for three driveways, horse shoe driveway and separate drive way to shed The beautiful home is meticulously maintained and is updated with all the mod cons Huge 8m x 16m shed with high clearance, plus double garage Land bank, develop (STCA) or just enjoy a gorgeous home on a huge block in the heart of Hastings
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NEW LISTING HASTINGS 2051-2053 Frankston Flinders Road • • • • • • •
Prominent main road site with 2 road frontages Zoned Industrial 3 in 3 titles available separately or in 1 line Single title of 1,172m² with small building fronting Frankston Flinders Road. Two smaller vacant allotments of 586m² each fronting Glendale Ave to rear. Ideally suited to business requiring drive through access or investor wanting smaller land holding Many uses including warehouse/showroom, Take away food, office, service station etc Offered with vacant possession
FOR SALE
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Perfect rectangle site on prominent corner opposite foreshore reserve Situated right at the head of Hasting Bight with good sea views available from first floor. Fully serviced with bitumen road frontage off Thornhill Street Surrounded by recently constructed buildings, this is the last site at the very gateway to the town. Wide road reserve to front could be landscaped to accentuate architect designed office/showroom Aboriginal Heritage Survey already completed.
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INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL WEDDINGS, PARTIES, ANYTHING ESTABLISHED for 35 years, this familyrun Mornington business operates from a large 500 squarte metre factory and specialises in marquee hire and offers an extensive range of sizes to cater to almost any occassion. The marquees use an aluminium clip frame and clear span structure that reduce the need for exterior pegs and ropes. The clear span adds up to 15 metres more for customers requirements.n Marquee Hire, MORNINGTON FOR SALE: Contact Agent For Price AGENT: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454, Kevin Wright Commercial, 1/26 McLaren Place, Mornington, 5977 2255
A BOUNTIFUL INVESTMENT OFFERED for sale for the first time in 34 years - and leased to the same business for 30 years – this 720 square metre, prime retail site is perfect for an investor to add to their portfolio. The landmark tenant is The Bounty Shop who have just signed a new three year lease at $126,798 per year. The total land area is 658 square metres with the building encompassing a large retail showroom, storage space and first floor area. The property and surrounding shopping precinct is set to benefit from substantial government investment and improvements with Frankston council, the state government and federal government all recently funding major capital works and infrastructure upgrades in the region.n
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ADDRESS: 11 Thompson Street, FRANKSTON AUCTION: Thursday 8 August at 12pm AGENT: Linda Ellis 0400 480 397, Nichols Crowder, 1/1 Colemans Road, Carrum Downs, 9775 1535
GET ON BOARD A CUTE and quirky delight is waiting to be discovered by new owners with this boutique cafe in beautiful Sorrento. Well established with regular clientele the business operates from a cosy, heritage listed space along Ocean Beach Road and can be easily run by an owner operator. Opening for breakfast from 8am Monday to Friday and from 7.30am on the weekends, the cafe has excellent coffee sales and serves a delicious range of baked goods and light lunches. The No.99 tram that serves as a focal point to the courtyard is included in the sale price.n Boutique cafe, SORRENTO FOR SALE: $110,000 AGENT: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454, Kevin Wright Commercial, 1/26 McLaren Place, Mornington, 5977 2255
Auction
For Lease
Thursday 8th August 2019 at 12noon on site 11 Thompson Street Frankston
5 & 7 Beach Street, Dromana
Occupy by the Beach
Extraordinary Retail Investment
5 Beach Street: Building area 172m2*
7 Beach Street: Building area 300m2*
Land area: 803m2*
Land area: 693m2*
Single level office/shop/medical
Two level office with amenities
Excellent secure tenant on new lease
Front and rear car parking
First floor boardroom/training room
Private office suites with staff amenity
Rear car parking
The Bounty Shop has traded here for 30 years! * Commercial 1 Zone Land area: 658m2 *
5925 6005 nicholscrowder.com.au
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Jamie Stuart 0412 565 562 Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859 4/230 Main Street, Mornington VIC 3931
9775 1535 nicholscrowder.com.au
Wednesday, 17 July, 2019
Rental return of $126,798pa Net Building area: 720m2 * *approx.
Linda Ellis 0400 480 397 1 Colemans Road, Carrum Downs, 3201 WESTERN PORT NEWS
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SOLD Thriving location
For sale $1,650,000
red hill 1016 Mornington-Flinders Road • Retail investment - 3 shops on 1 title • Land: 1,003m2 approx • Building: 206m2 approx
Development opportunity Mornington 5 Bruce Street
Jeremy lewis 0417 047 092 jeremy.lewis@jlbre.com.au
• Commercial 1 zoning
• Land: 2,240m2 approx. Bldg: 600m2 approx • Frontage: 38m approx • Redevelop, invest or owner occupy
Michelle adams 0407 743 858 michellea@jlbre.com.au
• Zoned Industrial 3
Offices for lease Mornington 3/19 Bruce Street • Office building in the Mornington Industrial Estate now has 3 spaces for lease • Suite A: 34m2 - $920 pcm + GST • Suite B: 34m2 – starting from $695 pcm + GST • Suite I: 38m2 - $875.50 pcm + GST
For lease (Rent Inclusive of Ogs)
Main St space
For lease $3,300 pcm + GST + Ogs
Mornington 37 Main Street • 59m2 approx at the beach end of Main St • Plenty of foot traffic • 3 year lease only
Jeremy lewis 0417 047 092 jeremy.lewis@jlbre.com.au
• 520m2 approximately • Rear roller door access • Available September 2019
Mornington 5976 5900 mpnews.com.au
• Built in 2018 and yet to be occupied
Jeremy lewis 0417 047 092 jeremy.lewis@jlbre.com.au
• First floor office space of 66m2 approx • Kitchen facilities & shared toilets • Basement car park with lift access
For lease $5,000 pcm + GST + Ogs
Mornington 201 Mornington-Tyabb Road • Office space, warehouse, mezzanine & storage
For lease $1,680 pcm + GST + Ogs
balnarring 7/3056 Frankston-Flinders Road
• Available now
Showroom with office
Balnarring office
Jeremy lewis 0417 047 092 jeremy.lewis@jlbre.com.au
Warehouse for lease
For lease $6,500 pcm + GST + Ogs
Keysborough 6 Keysborough Close Jeremy lewis 0417 047 092 jeremy.lewis@jlbre.com.au
• 545m2 approx of warehouse & office space • Kitchen & bathroom facilities on both levels • Security gate access
Jeremy lewis 0417 047 092 jeremy.lewis@jlbre.com.au
• 6 allocated parking spaces
jacobsandlowe.com.au/commercial Wednesday, 17 July, 2019
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Showing we care We’ve been doing lots of charity work this past term and are continuing. Our Craft and Knitters & Hookers groups have been busy making purple beanies for the Alannah & Madeline Foundation’s Beanies not Meanies. So far they have made about 20 beanies for kids who have been bullied.
The patchwork and craft ladies had an Aussie Hero Day to make laundry bags for our Defence personnel who are deployed overseas. Thirty bags were made on the day and more have been taken home to finish. The ladies are only too happy to make these every year to show our Service men and women that we appreciate all they do. We’ve had some great feedback from the recipients as to how much they appreciate the laundry bags and to know that there are people back home that care so much.
We are also collecting plastic bottle tops which will be made into prosthesis for children. Phone us on 59839888 for more information about the sizes. Please start collecting and drop them into the Community House.
We are joining with Somerville, Benton Square & Mt Eliza Community Houses to support the Pyalong Neighbourhood House who are providing hampers to farming families who have been devastated by drought and flood. Donations of wool, materials and non-perishable food items gratefully accepted. Drop items off at the Community House, Monday to Thursday from 9.00-3.00pm, Friday 9.00-12.00. We’ll also be making beanies and scarves for them.
Crib Point Community House Inc. 7 Park Road, Crib Point. Vic 3919 Office: 5983 9888 Reg No. A0005121C
ABN 13 567 174 223
Don’t let the cold keep you cooped up inside, come to the Community House and join in one of our classes or groups. The rooms are always warm and cosy and the kettle’s always on. Yoga
Judy’s Crafterena
Supported Playgroup
Café Chat
Afternoon Delights
Ladies’ Woodwork
Meditate
Easy Walking
Basic Computers
Jivin’ Joeys
Car Maintenance
Sheer Art Attack
Material Girls
Square Dancing
Family Tree Circle
Kid’s Dancing
Make Your Own Massage Oils
Aromatherapy/ Qigong
Self-Inspired Portrait Knitters ‘n’ Hookers Leadlight Knots ‘n’ Natter
Cackle ‘n’ Craft
Learn to Meditate Sewing for Beginners
Stress Workshop
Overlocker Maintenance
Stitchin’ Sisters Patchwork
Photo Scrapbooking
Bus Trips
Call in 9-3 Monday to Thursday, 9-12 Friday, during school terms. www.cpch.org.au email: info@cpch.org.au Ph: 59839888 www.facebook.com/cribpointcommunityhouse Laundry bags for Defence personnel
Welcome to the SOMERVILLE COMMUNITY HOUSE School Holiday and Term3 Program 2019 KEEP THE DATE – SATURDAY 10TH AUGUST
OPEN DAY AT COMMUNITY HOUSE
SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE
MEET YOUR COMMUNITY
NEW CLASSES NEW Adult Painting Class — Tuesday morning / $3.00 Adult Drawing Class — Wednesday 10am-12pm / $3.00 Adult Wildlife Drawing with a Tutor — Wednesday afternoon Young Koori Women’s Dance Moves — Tuesday Mosaic Art for Kids & Adults — Wednesday Mornington Peninsula Writer’s — Alternate Saturdays Social Dancing — Thursday Evening Supported Playgroup — Thursday Tai Chi for Everyone — Monday (very popular)
August Open Day at Community House Mark Saturday the 10th August 10.00 – 2.00pm in your calendar for our Open Day and bring along the kids or a friend. We will be showcasing the many wonderful activities we have at Community House. Our knitters, crocheters and patchworkers will display their wares and raffle off some treasures. There will be art activities for the kids, including paper mosaic art, a drawing exhibit, a social dancing display and Tai Chi in our fabulous Community Garden.
SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM Kids Acrylic Art Tween Acrylic Art Kids Mosiac Art For Kids & Tween Acrylic Art times/prices/register go to www.colouryourworld.com For Kids Mosiac Art times/prices/register Email: quirkymuse7@gmail.com
REGULAR FAVOURITES
To view our Term 3 Program visit our website at
www.somervillecommunityhouse.com.au or call us and we can mail it out to you.
Knitters and Hookers
Annie Sage Community Centre Home of the Somerville Community House 21 Blacks Camp Rd, Somerville
Phone 5977 8330
Adult Acrylic Art
Morning tea will be available followed by a BBQ. This will be a FREE event for everyone. Come and visit your Community House and meet your Community. Western Port News 17 July 2019
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LETTERS
Letters - 300 words maximum and including full name, address and contact number - can be sent to The News, PO Box 588, Hastings 3915 or emailed to: team@mpnews.com.au
Queensland can show the way on hiding towers I should like to draw everyone’s attention to how they circumvent the environmental blots of telecommunications towers in Queensland (“Towering ‘threat’ to green wedge” The News 9/7/19). Given that the authorities have responded to the need for better telecommunications on the Mornington Peninsula, why isn’t the spirit of a compromise reached? The banana benders secrete their towers under appropriate palm leaves and, on the Gold Coast, quite a few coconut trees are subtly wrapped around with recyclable polyurethane branches, trunks, leaves and fronds. Surely Mornington Peninsula Shire’s planners could encourage a sensible camouflaging to appease all stakeholders and show their genuine sustainability by insisting that recyclable material is used. Obviously, nuts aren’t appropriate at Shoreham, so perhaps some eucalyptus varieties could be used to disguise the tower. My experience with the Gold Coast towers was that you soon couldn’t tell the wood from the trees, or something like that. Granted that there is a cost but, really, it is up to all concerned to weigh the pros and cons and show an initiative to be the envy of the greenies and tree huggers. Ian Morrison, public officer, South Eastern Centre for Sustainability
‘Runaway’ warming Henry Broadbent (who I now regard as being a spokesperson for the climate change deniers of Australia) doesn’t make much sense in his contribution to the debate on human induced global warming (“Bad physics” Letters 10/7/19). He doesn’t seem to understand that the increase in atmospheric CO2 in our atmosphere is one of the major reasons heat is being trapped in our atmosphere and biosphere and eventually will
lead to runaway global warming. This global warming at an unprecedented speed in the earth’s history, combined with earth’s ever increasing population, will lead to the total destruction of animal and plant life and their ability to adjust to the new normal of a much hotter world. So let’s not pander to the likes of Mr Broadbent and get on with some meaningful global reductions in CO2 and other dangerous climate change inducing substances to at least give our planet’s life forms a chance of adjusting to the new normal over a little longer period. Our children and grandchildren will then have a little better chance of having a future. Rupert Steiner, Balnarring beach
Correction required I shouldn’t need to correct Peter Davis’s comment that the Peninsula Aero Club is “nonCASA regulated” to operate Tyabb airfield (“Airfield needs social licence to operate” Letters 2/7/19). It always has been under CASA regulations since the flying school started and, as a former secretary of the club, Mr Davis seems to have a convenient memory loss. Also, the need for a master plan cannot be completed until the noise survey is handed to the club by Mornington Peninsula Shire Council. Oh well, never let the truth get in the way of a good story. Peter Bernardi, immediate past president Peninsula Aero Club
It could be worse In reply to David and Katrina Chalke: me, disingenuous (“Tyabb airfield’s problems are very down to earth” Letters 9/7/19)? I was merely stating facts, but I did get one thing wrong in my last letter when I stated that PAC may have owned four aircraft; I have since learned that
it currently owns just one aircraft (“Shire is to blame” Letters 2/7/19). If the other 180 odd aircraft happen to be privately or company owned, so what? Just because they are has nothing to do with the PAC as long as their owners pay the required charges. This has always been the case, as it also is at every other airfield in Australia, whether privately or publicly owned. How individual aircraft owners use their aircraft is nobody else’s business. The Chalkes, along with the other protesters of the airfield, seem to think that Tyabb is their own private little patch. Well it ain’t, and as I have previously stated, the airfield was there long before they were and the fact that they chose to come there knowing full well of the airfield’s existence, does not give them any more right to be there than anyone else, including those at the airfield, so maybe they need to look at what they may be doing to disturb others. In any case, they are damned lucky that the airfield, as it is, is there and not something much larger. Back in the 1970s Lysaghts had plans for an 8000ft sealed runway beside its steel works at Hastings to fly executives and VIPs in and out using Learjets. These plans changed when the former Hastings Shire Council managed to convince the company to use Tyabb instead, with smaller prop driven aircraft. How would the protesters like to now have that in their back yards? Cam Care, Mornington
A truce, of sorts I appreciate the apology issued to me by Michael G Free (“Establishing credentials” Letters 3/7/19). Thank you Michael, it was an innocent assumption that can be made by anyone, so an apology was unnecessary. I was more interested in your fine list of community activities. I’m sure that you get great satisfaction, as I do, from doing something that benefits other people in your area and surrounds. I look forward to further jousts with you in this column. John Cain, McCrae
NBN fallout The NBN project cost jumped from the Liberal Party’s estimated $29.5 billion before the 2013 federal election to $46-56 billion afterwards. In 2016, the NBN Co said it was on target for $49 billion but, by late 2018, the estimated final cost was $51 billion - and still counting. Our ranking is far below economic greats like Bulgaria, Pakistan, Kenya, Thailand and some other un-notables. We now have people suggesting that this government should design and manage nuclear power plants. Based on a hyperbolically motivated nonsource: “there have been many secret meetings that have identified four sites for nuclear power plants and suitable contractors. They have already been given names Chernobyl #2,3,4 and 5”. Joe Lenzo, Safety Beach
Samanthas mixed up I write regarding your story “Blankets to cover sensory needs”. The participant in the work for the dole project at Hastings Community Hub, who grew in confidence and ability from partaking in creating delightful, sensory quilts for people with dementia and high support disability needs, was Samantha Hutteroth, not myself. Samantha Hutteroth worked tirelessly on many quilts and pillows that have been donated to Somercare, The Bays and Peninsula Health care centres over the past six months. She was very creative, often donating her own items to embellish the textiles with, for sensory stimulation. It was a privilege to meet and work with Samantha Hutteroth. Her work ethic and dedication to serving our community on the Hastings Community Contribution Project was exceptional. I only supervise the project and took great joy in delivering the items to residents at the local care centres. The work of Samantha Hutteroth is cause for us to celebrate the benefits of such projects as this, for all involved. Samantha Knowles, work for the dole supervisor, Advance, Hastings Community Hub
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Village Glen completes their continuum of care AT Village Glen, we pride ourselves on providing the highest standard of care in every facet of our business; retirement living, aged care and home care. We aim to give older people the full suite of care services to suit them at whatever stage of the journey they are at. Village Glen recognised there was one piece of their care puzzle missing. Village Glen is completing their continuum of care model in 2019. They are doing this by becoming a provider of ‘Short Term Restorative Care’ packages (STRC). In simplistic terms these are rehabilitation services for our elderly. These packages assigned by the Government, allow Village Glen to provide another level of care to residents of the Mornington Peninsula. The rehabilitation program is an 8-week journey of intensive care, love and support to an elderly person. The objective is to target people who are experiencing functional decline and assist them in getting back on their feet and staying in their own home. Basically, if you aren’t feeling your normal self or lacking energy and strength, been unwell and daily tasks are harder than they should be, a STRC package could be for you. The list of services you can have on a STRC package is almost endless, but to name a few include physiotherapy, occupational therapy, nursing care, assistance with shopping, help with showering, meal preparation and dietary advice. The list goes on. The best part about these services is that the Village Glen team already have the staff trained and ready to go as all these services are already
offered under the aged care and home care arm of the business. This is just another way for Village Glen to provide tailored, specialised care to clients. Someone you know may have had an illness or is struggling more than normal and would benefit from the Village Glen team providing a lengthy list of allied health services either in their own home or during a rehabilitation stay in one of our Aged Care Residences, the choice is yours! The STRC programme focuses on rehabilitation through wellness, reablement and restorative approaches to care. The aim of these new packages is to reverse any decline an older person may be experiencing and get them back on track, assisting people in staying in their own homes for longer, living the life they love. Peter Nilsson as the Chief Operations Officer for Village Glen explains “Village Glen recognised a gap in its care model and has worked very hard to develop the STRC programme to provide a new level of care to clients, which we will be doing from July 1 2019” Village Glen is proud to be one of the few providers offering these Government funded rehabilitation services on the Mornington Peninsula. To find out the steps to receiving a STRC package, please call Village Glen today who will walk you through the process and assist along the way.
At Village Glen, Care Matters At Village Glen, we pride ourselves on providing the highest level of care in every facet of our business; retirement living, residential aged care and home care. You can trust Village Glen that the right team is on hand to achieve your care needs. We know that each resident is an individual, with a different history and story to tell. Our professional team listen and learns in order to tailor services to suit you. The resident is at the centre of everything we do.
At Village Glen Retirement Living, this means having a nurse on site and on call 24/7 to respond to the emergency call system. At Village Glen Aged Care Residences, it means having a skilled and caring professional team, caring for and supporting residents and making their experience memorable. At Village Glen Flexicare Home Support, it’s the responsive case management team providing a helping hand to ensure clients remain independent and living the life they love.
At Village Glen, care is centre to everything we do. The Village Glen family, caring for your family. Village Glen, where it’s all about people Head Office: 335 Eastbourne Road, Capel Sound VIC 3940 1300 VILL GLEN (1300 8455 4536)
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17 July 2019
100 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK...
Councillors’ dispute - Crs. Hoare and Oates shake hands Compiled by Cameron McCullough THE stage was arranged at Seaford last Saturday night for a wordy warfare between Councillors Oates and Hoare. The subject of dispute was the pipe culvert in Station Street, across the much-abused Kananook Creek. Hostilities opened some weeks ago, when. Cr. Hoare took Cr. Oates to task through the columns of the “Standard.” Cr. Oates’ reply was a challenge to Cr. Hoare to meet him on the public platform at Seaford to debate the matter. Cr. Oates duly appeared at Seaford on the date arranged, and in the absence of Cr. Hoare, who had not advised him of his inability to be present, at the request of the meeting addressed the ratepayers. A vote of confidence in Cr. Oates was carried. On that occasion Mr. Howell, who was elected chairman, informed the meeting that he had heard that Cr. Hoare was ill, but had received no direct or official intimation from Cr. Hoare himself. The next act was a notification from Cr. Hoare to Cr. Oates inviting the latter to attend at Seaford on Saturday evening last. Contrary to expectations, the attendance of the public was not large, although several new faces were noticed. Cr. Hoare was early in attendance, and he was supported by Messrs. Wilson (erstwhile secretary of the Seaford Progress Association) and Bailey. Cr. Oates arrived on his grey horse several minutes after 8 o’clock. He
was late. He had been to the football match at Balnarring that day, and as one of the passengers of the stranded char-a-banc until a passing motor car picked him up and a delivered him in Frankston, safe, but wet through and very cold. Here he obtained a few biscuits, by way of dinner, and, procuring his trusty steed, set off for Seaford. The chief contestants met in no friendly spirit. Too much had been written and spoken prior to the meeting to allow any show of cordiality. It is, therefore, all the more noteworthy to record that, before the meeting was concluded, they had shaken hands in token of friendship restored. This happy result was brought about by the resolution moved by Mr. Matarana, and seconded by Mr. Wiltshire, to the effect that Crs. Oates and Hoare and Mr. Wilson be asked to shake hands, and manfully put all differences behind them. This was carried unanimously, and on the chairman putting the position to the contestants, Crs Oates and Hoare stepped forward, and, amid much applause clasped hands. Mr. Wilson and Cr. Oates did likewise. Everyone seemed pleased, and the chairman particularly so. He urged those present to let the dead past bury its dead, and remarked, incidentally, that Kananook Creek was bad enough at any time, without any special stirring up. (Laughter.) *** AN open court will be held at the Council Chambers, Somerville on Friday, 25th inst at 10.30 am to revise the voters lists and separate voters lists for
the Shire of Frankston and Hastings. *** MR William Armstrong, who has sold his property at Seaford has instructed Messrs Brody and Mason to sell his household furnishings, stock, implements etc. The sale will take place on the premises on Thursday, 7th August commencing at 12 noon. Full particulars appear in advertisement. *** REV E. Tonkin left last Friday, on a three weeks Home Mission Deputation Tour in the Northern part of Victoria. Mr George Sargent, who is on the permanent deputation staff will exchange with him for that time. Mr Sargent conducted the service in the Frankston Methodist Church last Sunday evening. *** THE Wattle Club held a most successful euchre party at Frankston last Thursday night. Mrs Burton (Burton and Law) presented a decorated cake for the lady’s prize and was won by Miss Jones. The Gents prize was won by Mr Hartland. The club would be glad to receive gifts suitable for prizes. *** MR J. Peebles recently disposed of his Model Dairy business to his soldier son and another returned man (Mr Strong) – now trading as Peebles and Strong. This transaction did not embrace the well-known dairy and produce shop at the top of Bay Street, Frankston. This week the announcement appears in our advertising columns
that Mr A. N. Challender, also a late member A.I.F., has purchased this department of the business. Mr Challender in soliciting a share of the liberal patronage bestowed on his predecessor and intends maintaining the high reputation already enjoyed by the establishment. He undertakes to keep the best of goods and charge very reasonable rates. Messrs Peebles and Strong, above referred to, have in addition to the Model Dairy bought out Mr Taylor of the Frankston Dairy and will in future connect their business on the promises of the latter. *** MISS Mackay, postmistress, at Frankston, has been granted three months sick leave. Miss Mackay is suffering from nervous breakdown, attributed to overwork. Her many friends will wish her a speedy recovery. *** HIS many friends were pleased to see Private Hammond back in Frankston the other day, and the hope has been expressed that he will reestablish the tailoring business he carried on so successfully in the town prior to the outbreak of war. Private Hammond had charge of the Frankston Brass Band in the pre-war days and under his able conductorship players took a keen interest in their work and their performances were rapidly reaching a point of marked excellence. Mr Hammond is an enthusiastic bandsman and if he decided to again reside in the district it would not be long before the Frankston Brass
Band was once again an institution of prominence. *** PRIVATE Alf. C. Berry, returned recently after 4½ years of active service abroad. Like many men who have travelled far and seen much, he was very modest in relating his share of the great battle in which he was in charge of a Lewis machine gun. He made very light of the hardships he endured, such as having been unable to speak for months, and working the whole time. He entertains a very high opinion of the English people for their methods and their fine qualities. The Belgians were so grateful to his battalion for their release that many offered their beds to the soldiers. Private Barry was severely wounded at Gallipoli and gassed in France. While practically an invalid he was in charge of the Correspondence Bureau of the Southern Command, England and Orderly-room Sergeant until the armistice was signed. He was passed for training as a Commissioned officer at Queen’s college when the armistice was signed, so the lad who went out in his 18th year just missed the coveted honor of a Commission. Private Berry speaks in warm admiration of the soldierly qualities which distinguish General Brand, and mentioned as a fact the first care of that officer was the welfare of his troops adding he always endeavoured to have a dry bed for his soldiers. *** FROM the pages of the Mornington Standard, 19 July 1919
Short story writing competition Somers community paper, the Paper Nautilus, invites you to submit a short story inspired by the theme, Salt Categories & Prizes: • Fiction short story - up to 500 words • Non-fiction story - up to 500 words - up to 300 words
• Children’s story
$150 prize $150 prize 1st prize $30 book voucher 2nd prize $15 book voucher
(Children’s categories: Primary 6–12 yrs; Secondary: 12–18 yrs)
Conditions of entry : www.somers-nautilus.org.au June 2019 | Edition 77
Submissions: contact@somers-nautilus.org.au Entries close: 18 August 2019 Winners announced: 16 September 2019
@Papernautiluswrite
Contact: contact@somers-nautilus.org.au
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PUZZLE ZONE
ACROSS 1. Tycoons 5. ... & papa 7. Girl’s plaything 8. Fluid losses 9. Groaned 12. Funeral vehicles 15. Recently amended 19. Stinging insect
21. Ready to explode 22. Manufactured 23. Actor, ... Nolte 24. Re-evaluate
DOWN 1. Computer phone links 2. Synthetic fabric 3. Laid ceramic squares 4. Document fastener 5. More miserly 6. Valuable possessions 10. Corrosive substance 11. Let out (shriek)
12. Owned 13. Lowest female voice 14. Imminently 15. Irregular 16. Assail 17. Weirder 18. Says 19. ‘Laughing’ scavenger 20. Elevated walkways
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The Bee Gee Paralysis Paradox By Stuart McCullough I WAS caught off guard. Or, at least, I hope I was; because little else could excuse my hopelessly inadequate response. In retrospect, the warning signs were all there – it was a party, there was a band and there was both a dance floor and a pretty significant expectation that guests would use it. The band even went so far as to play music of the danceable variety as opposed to – say – Nick Cave or Captain Beefheart covers. To borrow the words of the brothers Gibb; ‘You should be dancing, yeah (shang-anang!)’. I ought to have known better. Everything had been going so well up to that point. My wife and I had been invited to a party our neighbours were throwing and, in a twist, we’d actually turned up. There were drinks, nibbles and people. In fact, I’d go so far as to say that the evening had all the makings of a very successful event. At a certain point, some folks picked up musical instruments, began to play them and, amazingly, were playing the same song. I believe this type of synchronized approach to making music is often referred to as a ‘band’. They were very good. We weren’t the only ones enjoying their work. Other people were nodding, cheering and generally encouraging them; willing them to scale ever-greater musical heights. This, of course, is at complete odds with my own experience making music; where the world at large unites in begging me to stop. Perhaps this accounts for just how deeply surprised I was – it never occurred to me that such support was possible. My mouth was agape. This proved useful when, intermittently, I stuffed an olive or a pretzel in there but otherwise made me look more like the slack-jawed hillbilly I really am. I admit, my toes were tapping but, otherwise, I was completely immobile. It was as though someone had nailed my feet to the floor, not with a
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regular run of the mill hammer, but a tradesman quality hydraulic nail gun that can send titanium nails inches deep into granite. If it’d been MC Hammer, I would have been all right. I was also holding a drink, which I pretty much consider to be the ultimate insurance policy against having to do anything active. Clutching a beverage is the definitive excuse against having to do something that may pose a threat to your drink. A child asks you to play a game? Only once I’ve finished my cup of tea. A friend asks you to run a half-marathon? No thanks, I’m half way through a glass of orange juice and I really want to savour the experience. It’s surprising how useful it is to have a drink nearby at all times. There are, however, limits.
In a paper, rock, scissors universe, your spouse trumps pretty much everything. Especially a beverage. When my wife turned to me and asked if I wanted to dance, what I should have said was ‘but of course!’ Instead, I feebly pointed to my drink as though I was handcuffed to it, unable to rest it even for a moment, lest its safety should be compromised. It was completely ineffectual and I was in some serious trouble. Suddenly, my entire dancing life flashed before my eyes. Let me say that my people are not a dancing people. There was no dancing in our house as we grew up. Truth is, we struggle to clap in time. The only dancing that ever occurred was really for comedic effect. My father would do something that loosely resembled dancing when
listening to his all time favourite song – ‘Sink the Bismarck’. He’d lift his fists up and down as though pumping water from a sinking boat which, given the song, may well have been appropriate. Then there was my brother’s all-too brief career as a hip-hop dancer. After a few lessons at the Tyabb Town Hall with an instructor named ‘Maggot’ (which I deeply suspect was his real name), he briefly considered a career as a rap dancer. Ultimately, though, it’s tough going to do a backspin on gravel, even with a layer of high-quality cardboard on top. My own dancing career is far less storied than that of either my father or brother. Most of the time, I am painfully aware of my limitations as a dancer. They are, put simply, profound. However, under just the right circumstances, I can be persuaded to get, if not on the good foot, then on the not quite so good foot and shake my groove thing. Sadly, the right circumstance generally involves a skin-full of something other than lemon squash. I appreciate that this is less than ideal. I should have been prepared. In the instant I was asked, I ought to have put my drink to the side and followed her out to the dance floor, disco pistols at the ready. It makes me wonder what I’m afraid of. Embarrassment? If I perform the ‘Sink the Bismarck’ or attempt a backspin, maybe, but otherwise there’s nothing to be embarrassed about. Inadequacy? I have no plans to turn professional, so not being good enough isn’t a problem. Then what? Next time I’ll do better. There’ll be no hesitation. No resistance. No turning back. I’ll move like Jagger, albeit the post-heart surgery version. On this occasion, however, I couldn’t quite bring myself to dance. I was only saved when the band announced that, for the rest of the evening, they’d be playing an assortment of Nick Cave and Captain Beefheart covers. stuart@stuartmccullough.com
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DIVISION ONE
By Brodie Cowburn DROMANA have picked up an impressive win over Sorrento in front of their home crowd on Saturday. Dromana have looked right at home in division one this season, but faced a tough test in Sorrento. Last year’s grand finalists came to Dromana Recreation Reserve looking to prove that they are a good chance of doing one better and winning the flag in 2019. Dromana at home has proved to be a tough test for all sides who visit this year, but Sorrento looked well and truly comfortable in the first quarter. A stunning six goals to zero start saw the Sharks race out to an early 41 point lead. Faced with a mountain of work, Dromana battled hard to claw their way back into the contest. They held Sorrento to just one behind in the second term, and closed the gap to two goals by the time the half time break rolled around. Sorrento had another tough time in the third quarter, and again failed to register a goal. Dromana cut the lead back to nine points going into the final term, and were able to ride their wave of momentum with a big last quarter. A five goals to one fourth quarter saw Dormana finally hit the lead, and put the Sharks away. Sorrento let a brilliant start slip, and will be disappointed to have not come away with the four points. The final score read Dromana 10.14 (74) to Sorrento 7.16 (58). Sam Fowler booted four goals for the Tigers. With Sorrento taking a loss, a win for
Pines would put them a game clear on top of the ladder. The Pythons played host to Bonbeach at Eric Bell Reserve on Saturday. Pines got off to a perfect start in front of their home crowd, starting brilliantly with a five goals to zero opening quarter. From there the Sharks struggled to bite back, and were playing catch up all afternoon. Bonbeach could do nothing to chip the lead back, and trailed by 49 points at three-quarter-time. They ended up losing to Pines 10.14 (74) to 5.8 (38). The Pythons had an even spread of goal kickers on the day, with eight players getting on the scoreboard. Guy Hendry was named as their best. At John Coburn Oval, Frankston YCW got the better of the Frankston Bombers in a scrappy affair. Both sides traded blows in an even first quarter, before the Stonecats ran away to a three goal lead by half time The Bombers clawed their way back in their third term, and trailed by just a point at three-quarter time. The Stonecats made the better of the difficult conditions in the last quarter though, and ran away with an 8.9 (57) to 6.5 (41) win. Ryley Hodson kicked two goals and was named among YCW’s best. The win helps the inconsistent Stonecats get their year back on track. They currently sit in fifth place, equal on points with Rosebud and a game behind Bonbeach in fourth. At Olympic Park, Rosebud struggled badly in tough conditions against Edithvale-Aspendale. They scored just one goal across the first three quarters of the match.
Pines prevail: Eight goal kickers contributed to the Pythons’ win over Bonbeach. Picture: Andrew Hurst
A better final quarter helped the Buds keep the scoreline respectable, but they could not do enough to make it close. The final score read Rosebud 3.5 (23) to Edithvale-Aspendale 6.5 (41). At Alexandra Park, Mornington’s hopes of avoiding relegation were
dealt a blow when they were defeated by Mt Eliza. The Redlegs started well and had the Bulldogs on the backfoot early. They led by 5 goals at the halftime break and were in control. Mornington scored just one goal in
the first half, and were much better in the second. Although the Bulldogs improved, they could not do enough to close the gap. Mt Eliza defeated Mornington 6.10 (46) to 9.13 (67). The Bulldogs remain rooted to the bottom of the ladder.
Hillmen held goalless by Bulls DIVISION TWO
By Brodie Cowburn THE top of the table clash between Red Hill and Karingal has ended triumphantly for the Bulls, as the Hillmen were held goalless in miserable conditions. Red Hill Recreation Reserve was pummelled by harsh conditions throughout the day, leaving players fighting through the mud all afternoon. The Bulls had their struggles too, and only managed two goals of their own in the first half. Karingal led by ten points at half time. Red Hill had only managed to register two behinds by the main break. After half time the scrappy contest continued, as Karingal extended their lead with another two goals. Red Hill were poor in the tough conditions, and when the final siren sounded they had failed to hit the scoreboard with a goal. The final score was Red Hill 0.3 (3) to Karingal 6.4 (40). On the road against Tyabb, Hastings worked hard and got a good victory. The Blues were boosted by the addition of Brendan Fevola, who kicked nine goals last weekend. The first half of the contest was tightly contested, with Hastings leading by less than a goal at each break of play, The margin blew out in the third quarter, and the Blues ran away with it. Despite good early efforts from the
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Yabbies, they eventually succumbed to defeat to Hastings 5.9 (39) to 9.12 (66). Luke Hewitt booted three goals for the Blues in a best on ground performance. Fevola chipped in with one. Chelsea, playing at home, let a final quarter lead slip and were defeated by Langwarrin. The Seagulls started poorly and were restricted to just one goal in the first half. The Kangaroos were not much better, and put three goals on the board before the main break. Chelsea were the better side in the third quarter and took a narrow two point lead into the final break. In tough conditions at home, they could not hold on and were eventually overrun by Langwarrin. The final siren sounded with Langwarrin up by seven. The final score was Chelsea 4.3 (27) to 4.10 (34). At Belvedere Reserve, Seaford struggled at home against Somerville. Somerville were inaccurate in the wet and kicked 3.8 in the first half, but still held a two goal lead at halftime. Seaford couldn’t capitalise on Somerville’s misfortune in front of goal. The Tigers eventually lost 3.8 (26) to 5.16 (46). Kane McKenzie was named as Somerville’s best. At RJ Rowley Reserve, Rye scored an easy win over Crib Point. The Magpies struggled in the wet and were restricted to just one goal in the first half. Rye were impressive all day, and secured all four points with a 12.16 (88) to 5.6 (36) win. Despite the win they
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still sit three games outside of a finals berth. At Glover Reserve, Pearcedale failed to get their second win of the year against Devon Meadows. Devon Meadows impressed from
the get go, and were easily in control with an eight goals to two first half. The final scoreboard read Devon Meadows 15.9 (99) to Pearcedale 6.7 (43). Joel Hillis was Devon Meadow’s best, booting seven goals.
Mud bath: Red Hill had a miserable day in the wet, going down to Karingal without posting a major score in four quarters. Picture: Andrew Hurst
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Major milestone for ‘Green Machine’ SOCCER
By Craig MacKenzie RECORD-breaking Somerville Eagles playercoach David Greening reached a remarkable landmark last weekend when he passed the 1000goal career milestone. His first goal in senior competition was for Isle of Wight club Brading Town as a 15-year-old in September 1996 and he’s been scoring for fun ever since. He arrived in Melbourne in February 2010 and has been the main man up front for Latrobe University, Seaford United, Casey Comets, Rosebud Heart and now Somerville and his scoring feats in senior Victorian ranks are legendary. He returned from suspension on Saturday and started on the bench in Somerville’s 4-1 home win over Pakenham United in their State 5 clash at Somerville Secondary College. It took a while for the Eagles to get going but after Carlo Cardoso, Eric Manhanong and Nathan Grimshaw forced Pakenham keeper Harry Webber into a string of fine saves, the deadlock was broken in the 43rd minute when the in-form Callum Richardson deflected Manhanong’s inswinging corner into goal. The Eagles flew out of the blocks in the second half and doubled their lead in the 47th minute when fine play from Grimshaw and Joel Wade set up Richardson for a tap-in. Pakenham hit back in the 75th minute with a superb free-kick from Edvin Trakosevic. Greening had replaced Charlie Conrath in the 68th minute and the historic moment in this contest came in the 81st minute when the man dubbed “The Green Machine” finished in his customary clinical style after a superb pass from Manhanong. Fellow substitute Louis Griffiths grabbed his first senior goal of 2019 when he finished from close range in the 87th minute. Greening reflected on his achievement later that evening when he posted on the club’s facebook page. “When I left the UK over 10 years ago I never thought that reaching 1000 goals was possible especially when I found out I’d be playing 22game seasons as opposed to more than 50 games a season that I’d been used to but I’ve managed to get there eventually and it’s a very special moment for me,” Greening said. Curiously though when the moment came none of the Somerville players celebrated with him as they were unaware of the goal’s significance and Greening was booked for lifting up his shirt during his goal celebration. “I know I haven’t always been my manager’s cup of tea and opposition supporters and players alike always let me know about it but thanks for the banter and bruises over the years as that’s always driven me on.” Greening’s next goal for Somerville will be his 50th for the club and 300th in Australia. He is chasing what is believed to be an unprecedented 10th straight league Golden Boot award but faces stiff competition from White Star Dandenong ace Christopher L’Enclume and Rannesh Krishnan of title challenger Old Mentonians.
Goals galore: The man who can’t stop scoring, Somerville Eagles’ player-coach David Greening. Picture: John Punshon
“To be honest I think my chances of winning it again were lost in the five games I’ve missed this season but I’m proud to have won that honour 15 times all up as I won it six times in the UK.” In NPLW news US import Jennifer Lum made her debut for Southern in its 9-0 loss to Grand Final aspirant Bulleen at the Veneto Club on Sunday evening. Southern keeper Celia Kelsall and defender Erin Clout had fine games for the visitors while Margot Rabbine scored four goals in the opening 34 minutes. Southern’s under-19s lost 2-0 while the under16s went down 3-2 with Rhys McKenna scoring twice for Southern. The under-14s lost 4-0. Southern’s junior program has received a huge thumbs-up with news that Alex Jones from the under-16s has been selected for Victoria’s under-14 metro squad and will compete in the national championships at Coff’s Harbour this week. She’ll be joined by two other Southern products, midfielder Alessandra Davis (under-14s) and winger Candy Kilderry (under-15s), who are now part of the NTC program. Last weekend’s wild weather played havoc with the match schedule of four local clubs. The Mazenod v Mornington, Skye United v Elwood and the Aspendale Stingrays v Rosebud
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matches were all called off. The reserves match went ahead at Jack Grut Reserve on Saturday but was eventually called off after 85 minutes. There was a break in play due to a hailstorm and when the referee finally called a halt the Stingrays led Rosebud 14-0. Aspendale’s scorers were Ben Garside Weinert (5), John Athanassiou (3), Luiz Dobre (2), Justin Lampert (2), James Macnab and Lachlan Cetinich. In State 2 South-East news a Ryan Maylin goal in the 63rd minute was enough to give champion elect Boroondara-Carey Eagles all three points against Peninsula Strikers in a physical encounter at Carey Sports Complex last weekend. Boroondara’s Brennan Joaquin was sent off in the 67th minute after receiving a second yellow card and five of his teammates were booked. Strikers threw everything at the home side after the send-off but couldn’t finish their chances. “I wasn’t disappointed with the effort but dissatisfied that we didn’t at least walk away with a point,” Strikers’ gaffer Danny Verdun said. In State 3 South-East news Frankston Pines lost 3-0 away to league leader Collingwood City last Friday night. Pines had gone into the senior and reserves games with 19 players unavailable due to injury, illness, work commitments, a wedding and holi-
days. Teenagers Aiden McKenna and Noah Green (ex-Langwarrin) made their full senior debuts. The seniors’ bench included 15-year-old Daniel Taylor, 16-year-old Adam Ford and 17-yearold Kam Ismail while Ryan Petrucci from the under-15s played a full game in the reserves. “Given the circumstances we did remarkably well against the best side in the competition,” Pines senior coach Kevin “Squizzy” Taylor said. In State 4 South news Seaford United had its biggest loss of the season when going down 4-0 away to Endeavour United last weekend. Harry McCartney reports that the game was switched to an artificial pitch and Seaford never came to terms with the surface turning in its worst display of 2019. Endeavour was 2-0 up after seven minutes thanks to Daniel Milne and Cooper Andrews and in the first 10 minutes of the second half an Ifeoluwa Ogidan brace put the home side out of reach. Meanwhile Baxter had to settle for a point away from home when it drew 1-1 with Dingley Stars last Saturday. Baxter was the better side in the first half with Nico Juric having a 25-metre shot cleared off the line while Lawrence Komba and Lewis Gibson also went close. Baxter keeper James Foster was much more active in the second period and pulled off some great saves. Komba should have opened the scoring in the 70th minute when he was put through only to be denied by superb goalkeeping from Dingley’s Josh Green. In the 81st minute Dingley fashioned an excellent move down the right and a pinpoint cross was headed home by Dallas McNeil. Baxter hit back five minutes later when substitute Jordan Fernandes was brought down inside the area from a corner and Juric converted from the spot. In the end Baxter left Chadwick Reserve thinking that it should have claimed all three points. As we went to press NPL2 outfit Langwarrin was due to clash with Bulleen on Monday night. The Lawton Park club received good news recently when two of its under-15s, Jack McDonald and Kyle Eichenberger, made it through to the second stage of trials at Melbourne Victory beginning on 1 August. This weekend’s games: FRIDAY, 8.30pm: Doncaster Rovers v Peninsula Strikers (Anderson Park), Frankston Pines v Brighton (Monterey Reserve). SATURDAY, 3pm: Langwarrin v Springvale White Eagles (Lawton Park), Mornington v Caulfield Utd Cobras (Dallas Brooks Park), Middle Park v Skye Utd (Albert Park Field 16), Baxter v Endeavour Utd (Baxter Park), Seaford Utd v FC Noble Hurricanes (North Seaford Reserve), Aspendale Stingrays v White Star Dandenong (Jack Grut Reserve), Tullamarine v Somerville Eagles (Melrose Drive Reserve).
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