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Another part of the new range is products to help those with rheumatism.“We have jar and bottle openers, and other home aids like special cutlery for those with arthritis, that help people maintain an independent life,” says Ray. At Westernport Mobility, it’s all about supplying products that make it easier for everyday living. You can buy or hire most products, including mobility scooters, beds, lift chairs, walking aids, and living aids. “Since opening the new store in Hastings we have been able to expand and improve our range for the community,” says Ray.

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“I feel healthier and stronger since I started doing the Curves workout and lead a better and more active lifestyle” said Kaylene, who lost 22 kilograms, nine per cent body fat and 95 centimetres since she started the program. Curves Somerville owner, Taylor Burchett, says Kaylene’s story is one of the success stories she gets to witness every day.

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Stay fit and healthy thanks to Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre Regular physical activity provides huge health benefits – helping to prevent diseases such as diabetes, reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety and improving overall wellbeing.

But unfortunately, 1 in 4 adults don’t get enough physical activity. According to the World Health Organisation, it is recommended that adults between the ages of 18 and 65 years should do at least 150 to 300 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity each week.

Help, inspiration and motivation is at hand thanks to the friendly team at Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre (PARC), who have made it their mission to keep the Frankston and Mornington Peninsula communities moving and engaged in physical activity. Three of our valued PARC members share their motivations and celebrate their health and wellbeing journeys. Meet Shannon

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Shannon’s remarkable story is harrowing, but also inspirational. Contracting Coronavirus in 2020, Shannon was quarantined in her bedroom for over six weeks.

The usually fit and healthy young woman was extremely ill, lost a significant amount of weight and suffered painfully from muscular atrophy. Her recovery was a slow process, but PARC was there to provide practical assistance every step of the journey. Shannon started out with online exercise, yoga and meditation classes offered by PARC via the free online exercise platform PARC Your Way www.parcyourway.com.au When Shannon was strong enough, she started swimming regularly in the outdoor pool at Pines Forest Aquatic Centre. “This was my saving grace in my recovery journey back to health,” Shannon said.

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Starting out in PARC’s Beginner Outdoor Run Program, included for free as part of his PARC membership, Rod has lost over 10kg and can now run 10km non-stop.

During the COVID lockdown, Rod participated in many PARC Your Way classes and viewed Nutritional Seminars and ‘Mel in the Kitchen’ videos for free. A beaming Rod said: “I didn’t think I could look or feel this good. I have never felt better. I have more energy and now I’m working towards running 15km without stopping.”

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PARC member Meryl finished her first half marathon at the Mornington Running Festival in May this year. A regular participant in the PARC Fit Running Group, Meryl exercises because it makes her feel good and she gets to catch up with friends. Meryl said: “Being a member of PARC Fit Run holds me accountable. If I’m not there, the group asks after me and it makes me want to get out the door and get active. “I was so proud to cross the line after my first half marathon and it was so nice to do it with my crew from PARC,” Meryl said.

PARC is the premier health and wellbeing facility in Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula region. Located in the heart of Frankston, PARC boasts two world leading waterslide rides, an Olympic-sized

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swimming pool, learn to swim pools, an aquatic playground, a warm water exercise pool, creche, state of the art gymnasium and group exercise rooms, and a cafe.

Both Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre and Pines Forest Aquatic Centre are managed by Peninsula Leisure Pty Ltd, a subsidiary company wholly owned by Frankston City Council.

Have you done your 150 to 300 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity this week? That could just be 20minute each day! Whatever your motivation, PARC has something for everyone to help you get active and help with your wellbeing and fitness journey! For more information, please visit www.parcfrankston.com.au

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MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire mayor Despi O’Connor (centre opposite) joins supporters of an inclusive community outside the Hastings shire offices where the rainbow flag was raised and, Charlotte with Freya the pug. Pictures: Gary Sissons

Rainbow flag flies to support diversity THE rainbow flag was flown at Mornington Peninsula Shire offices to celebrate International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT), Monday 17 May. The gesture was a show of support for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTIQA+) residents, community, friends, family and colleagues. The mayor Despi O’Connor and Crs Sarah Race, Lisa Dixon, David Gill, Anthony Marsh, Kerri McCafferty and Paul Mercurio, as well as shire staff and members of the community, gathered in front of the Hastings office

to mark the occasion and raise the flag together. A shire statement said: “As an organisation, we are proud of our commitment to supporting our LGBTIQA+ community. In addition to marking IDAHOBIT day each year, we also have a longstanding partnership with Headspace in Frankston to deliver our Peninsula Pride programs. We’ve worked together to achieve a queer-straight alliance group in every state secondary school on the peninsula.” The shire supports Rainbow Connections, a community group providing a safe space for transgender and gender-

diverse children, plus their parents/ carers and siblings. It has partnered with training provider Polykala to “deliver Pride in the Workplace and build our capacity to support our workforce and our community”. “Everyone deserves to feel safe where they live, work and play. Discrimination is not welcome at Mornington Peninsula Shire or in our community,” Cr O’Connor said. “Sexuality and gender identity or intersex status aren’t always visible, so creating a culture where everyone feels safe and respected, even if there aren’t any visible LGBTIQA+ people, is very important.”

Reconciliation plan’s ‘positive’ outcomes Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire says its Reconciliation Action Plan has led to more Aboriginal children attending three-year-old kindergarten and more goods being bought from Aboriginal-

run businesses. The shire last week released a list of “important actions” - but no details about kindergarten numbers or business figures - it has achieved since adopting the Reconciliation Australiaendorsed RAP plan. Canberra-based Reconciliation Australia is a non-government, not-

for-profit foundation established in January 2001 to promote reconciliation between Indigenous and nonIndigenous Australians. The shire’s list of achievements coincides with National Reconciliation Week (27 May-3 June) and this Sunday’s Reconciliation Walk held at Hastings by the Willum Warrain

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Questions over shire’s ‘promised’ $50,000 Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au

Waste is not trailer trash MANY of us give our unwanted clothing a new life by donating it to op-shops, giving it to a friend or selling it on a social media. However, not all items can be given a new life, with a stubborn stain or a tear meaning they are rendered unusable. This results in each of us sending an average 23kg of textiles to landfill annually, according to figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. It is the same with some smaller electronics, such as faulty electronic toothbrushes or a hair dryer that stopped working a year or two ago. That’s why a recycling trailer commissioned by Flinders Lions Club is so important. It accepts all clean clothing, hats, shoes, bags and small electrical appliances, such as hairdryers, toasters, drills, mobile phones, tablets and laptops, with donors asked to remove loose batteries and to recycle them at participating facilities. The trailer, pictured, is available for hire by community groups and organisa-

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tions. It can be booked for up to four weeks and will be delivered to each new location. All items collected will go to a recycler, the SCR group, for sorting. Worn out textiles will be transformed into wash rags, biofuel and the good pieces donated to op shops or given a second life in global communities that need them most. Faulty electronics are recycled locally. The mayor Cr Despi O’Connor said: “This initiative is an action to come out of our Beyond Zero Waste Strategy. Join our mission to send zero waste to landfill and take on this declutter challenge to free your home of unwanted clothing and electronic waste. “I hope many community groups jump on this opportunity and book the trailer for their town. We have designed a promotional poster template for groups to help spread the word in your local communities.” For details and trailer bookings visit: mornpen.vic.gov.au/recyclingtrailer

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PUBLIC hearings into Mornington Peninsula Shire Council’s proposed 2020/21 budget has exposed a clash of expectations between the shire and a business lobby group. Included in the Committee for Mornington Peninsula’s detailed submission was its gratitude for the shire’s “$50,000 commitment” towards a study into whether the shire should be seen as a region or remain in the Melbourne metropolitan area. However, the money was not included in the draft budget and has left councillors wondering how the committee could have thought they were its “partners” in such an investigation. Cr Steve Holland said he had “not been privy” to conversations that led to the committee believing the shire would pay $50,000 towards the study. “I believe they were with the CEO [John Baker.” Cr Holland told The News that “all parties have different stories … I don’t know who to believe”. He said the $50,000 had never been in the draft budget and the shire would “do its own work” on being regional. He said Geelong had once been part of metropolitan Melbourne and

could provide a good case study. He believed the peninsula would benefit by being seen as regional and said the state government sometimes recognised it as such “when it suits”. Cr David Gill warnedf that regional status would see large areas of the peninsula opened up for exploitation as they would lose the “protection” of being zoned green wedge. “It’s ridiculous [being regional], we don’t want to be a city”. Cr Gill said that no officer or councillor could have committed the shire to spending $50,000 on the study. “Officers can’t promise money like that, although they can refer it to the budget for consideration by councillors.” He did not regard the committee, with just 45 members, as being representative of the peninsula’s “huge numbers of businesses”. “They [committee members] are unelected and I’d like it if they came out and described themselves as lobbyists, so everybody knows who they are. “If they represent all businesses, they should be elected and not a selfappointed committee. “There is a role for groups to forward cases on issues - such as business or the environment - but we need to know who they are and who they represent.” In her written budget submission

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the committee’s executive officer Briony Hutton said “Australian Unity Funds Management” was also partnering with the shire “to undertake the regional investigation report by Deloitte Access Economics”. When asked by The News who gave assurances that the shire would pay $50,000 towards the report, Ms Hutton said the committee “hopes to work with council among other local stakeholders to undertake the regional investigation report ... Although regional by nature, the Mornington Peninsula forms part of metropolitan Melbourne, which means our residents face all the challenges of a regional community with none of the regionally-specific supports”. The Labor MP for Nepean Chris Brayne has also questioned why the committee was asking the shire to “cough up $50,000 on more studies and consultants”. “The business lobby’s executive officer, Briony Hutton, says they have ‘large corporations’ as members. Why are they begging peninsula ratepayers for money?” The committee’s written submission was one of 85 received by the shire. “Business group wants more spending to cope with growth” Page 6

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NEWS DESK Safe exit for women THE federal government says it will provide immediate financial assistance to women who “make the brave decision to leave a violent relationship”. Flinders MP Greg Hunt said the money would support women on the Mornington Peninsula to leave difficult and violent relationships. “The Escaping Violence Payment will provide vital financial support for women and children … to escape family and domestic violence,” Mr Hunt said. “[It] includes a cash payment of up to $1500 and the remaining $3500 in goods and services as well as wrap-around support from a community service provider to support these women in making this brave decision. “Domestic violence can occur across all backgrounds and in all places and there is never any excuse, which is why providing vital financial support to help these women escape these relationships is so important.” The Peninsula Community Legal Centre said the new payment recognised the immediate need for emergency financial support for women and children fleeing family violence. “However, based on PCLC’s extensive experience through its family violence and family law practices, women who leave violent relationships need longer term financial support,” community engagement officer Kirsten Young said. “In particular, most women affected by family violence usually have related family law issues, such as how to get their share of the marital property pool which remains in the hands of their abusive partner, and [which] they are unable to access. “Many are unable to afford the legal help required to go through the lengthy court processes required to access their property. “While this announcement is a great first step, more federal funding is required for legal and other services aimed at securing women’s access to property and other assets.” If you or someone you know is impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence, call 1800 737 732 or visit 1800RESPECT.org.au

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ABOUT 200 school students, parents and supporters at Mornington joined others across Australia in the first national school strike since COVID-19, Friday 21 May. Meeting at Mornington Park they demanded the federal government stop financing gas and coal projects, and instead invest in clean, renewable energy, secure jobs and “implement First Nations’ solutions to protect Country”. The strike was organised by the School Strike 4 Climate network to push the federal government to protect climate, land and water, and create new jobs by growing Australia’s renewable

energy sector and “stop throwing money at gas”. Speakers included year 6 students Adele, from Mount Martha Primary, and Signe, from Toorak College, year 7 students Leroy and Brett, from Woodleigh, and Dr Jacqui Salter from Mornington Peninsula Shire. An Acknowledgement of Country was delivered by year 6 student Sarah, from Sandringham East Primary. Adele, 11, said: “After COVID -19 the government is promoting a ‘gas-led recovery’ supporting these industries to get them back up and running after the pandemic. We protest that the

money they give to the gas and coal should be invested in renewables which provide more jobs and a better planet.” Signe, also 11, said: “Spending on renewables actually provides more jobs than the gas and coal industries, which is appalling, because that is the government's excuse for keeping them alive.” Groups attending included XR Mornington Peninsula, Mornington Peninsula Climate Action Network, Voices of Mornington Peninsula, Peninsula Rail Link and Save Arthurs Seat. Stephen Taylor

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Business group wants more spending to cope with growth Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire Council is not allocating enough resources to cope with demand for services from population growth, according to the lobby group Committee for Mornington Peninsula. The group’s assessment of the council’s proposed 2021-22 budget acknowledges that the shire’s our community, our connectivity, our prosperity and our wellbeing strategy is “synergetic with [our] strategic objectives in addressing disadvantage, improving accessibility, land for livelihoods and lifelong learning”. The committee welcomed the council’s $10 million COVID-19 recovery package, particularly $2.2 million to fast track capital works for infrastructure and community connections; $2 million for business support, community recovery, events, youth and social services, and $125,000 to expedite rezoning for a Mornington Peninsula Technology Park. But, taking the “hottest property market in 40 years … as an indicator of [anticipated] local population growth” the committee said: “We feel that the council is not accounting for any serious increased demand for public services and pressure on community assets in its proposed budget.” The hot market, fuelled by a “con-

siderable increase in first home buyers coming from the city to purchase houses using state and federal government grants and incentives” was accompanied by “significantly more subdivision and planning applications … and an exponential increase in dwelling density in suburban areas”. The committee quoited a Financial Review report that said peninsula suburbs “dominated rankings for the steepest price rises” in the first quarter of 2021. “Peninsula properties are in high demand and local agents are saying that this is coming from all demographics with no sign of a slowdown. The increase in demand extends to the high percentage quartiles of the property market in townships such as Red Hill, St Andrews Beach and Flinders, and the medium percentage quartiles in suburbs such as Hastings, Tootgarook and Rye. “The property market boom will result in a sustained increase in local resident population.” The committee said council’s allocation for transport and traffic management included a “marginal increase” of $178,000, while road and pathway maintenance was proposed to be cut by $377,000, with the parking enforcement budget up by $275,000. “[We think] the council should be allocating significantly more resources to improve local roads and congestion

management and make more parking spaces available to account for an immediate and projected increase in road traffic,” the committee said. Another example of under-budgeting for service delivery was the planning scheme and applications budget’s marginal increase of $84,000 on last year “making little provision for the projected increase in demand for permit applications resulting from an influx of new residents wanting to make improvements to their properties”. “Furthermore, the [committee] observes that council has budgeted for increased expenditure of $3.38 million on last year for waste and recycling collection services, but notes that this is mainly due to an increase in [state government] landfill levy rates and contract indexation, rather than a projected increase in demand for services.”

Group dropped FRANKSTON Council has cancelled its $10,000 a year membership the Committee for Greater Frankston, a lobby group established under similar protocols to that of the younger Committee for Mornington Peninsula. Frankston mayor Kris Bolam said the CfGF had “tunnel vision”, and had become too preoccupied with the green wedge, extending the electric train to Baxter and car parking.

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Simulated rescue: CFA crews cut the doors off a wrecked car. Pictures: Supplied

Rescuers at the cutting edge DROMANA and Langwarrin CFA brigades are among the first in Australia to receive cuttingedge, battery operated road rescue equipment. The three new tools include a cutter, spreader and hydraulic ram. They are battery operated and don’t require an external power source as well as being waterproof allowing greater access to road crash victims, including in drains and waterways. The tools costing $214,000 were funded by the Transport Accident Commission and the CFA. The two brigades are among the CFA’s 21 Road Crash Rescue Principal Providers across the state with specialised equipment to perform rescues. Last year the CFA responded to 4290 vehicle accidents across the state, with 170 requiring help from a rescue crew with about 80 people having to be cut from their cars. CFA Chief Officer Jason Heffernan said: “Our firefighters attend thousands of motor vehicle accidents each year so it’s important we have the most up-to-date equipment.

“These new cutting-edge, battery-operated tools will boost our capability and give our firefighters the best chance at saving community members trapped in vehicles.” The road rescue equipment comes as CFA recognises National Road Safety Week which honours those lost on our roads and raises awareness of road safety. Officer Heffernan said the campaign asks us to “pledge to drive so others survive” by behaving safely and responsibly on our roads. “Road trauma incidents not only impact our communities, they also deeply impact our firefighters and other emergency services personnel,” he said. “Many road crashes can be avoided. Every Victorian needs to play their part in ensuring they are vigilant and safe on our roads. “Let’s help reduce Victoria’s road toll by looking out for each other on the roads – your life and your loved ones’ lives depend on it.” Road users are encouraged to take the pledge online at roadsafetyweek.com.au

Join us, the Aboriginal community of the Mornington Peninsula, for a leisurely stroll in the spirit of Reconciliation. Come with your family, school group or community group - everyone is welcome.

Includes Welcome to Country by the Bunurong Land Council, Mitch Tambo, Yeng Gali Mullum choir, cultural activities & free family BBQ from 11.30am onwards at Willum Warrain. The walk begins at Pelican Park on the Hastings Foreshore at 11:00am & proceeds to our Gathering Place at 10c Pound Road, Hastings. Park at Willum Warrain at 10:00am for the shuttle bus lift to Pelican Park. For more information please call 5979 1391 Organisations- please register your interest on the FB event to help with catering: https://www.facebook.com/WillumWarrain

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MORNINGTON Peninsula residents will be able to add food scraps to their green waste bins from 19 July. The scraps and green waste will be turned into soil conditioners and fertilisers for use by farmers. Mornington Peninsula Shire is hosting inperson and online information sessions for residents wanting to know more about food waste collections. An in-person session will be held at Rosebud library, 10-11am, Friday 11 June, and an online session will be held 7-7.45pm, Wednesday 16 June. Register at mornpen.vic.gov.au/foodwaste. The shire says residents have “welcomed our new food waste collection initiative”. Residents with a green waste bin can order a free kitchen caddy to collect food waste at home. Caddy, liners and an information pack will be delivered to peninsula addresses. Order the caddy by 25 June at mornpen.vic.gov.au/ foodwaste Green waste bins can be ordered for an annual fee of $135 per year (240-litres) at mornpen.vic. gov.au/greenwaste However, pet waste cannot be disposed of in the green waste bin. The shire says pet owners had been in touch seeking information about how to manage their pet’s waste in a responsible way. As a result, a composting-pet-wasteat-home-information session will be held at the shire office, 2 Queens Street, Mornington, 10.30-11.30am, Tuesday 22 June. An online session will be held 10.30-11.30am, Saturday 19 June, at mornpen.vic.gov.au/foodwaste Mayor Cr Despi O’Connor said: “We’ve been

A TRADIE lost tools valued at $2950 during a house burglary at Balnarring last week. A vacuum cleaner, and Makita power tools including drills, drop saws, impact driver, framing gun and fixing gun were stolen during the raid in Capitol Avenue. Somerville detectives said a door was forced to an underneath area, overnight Tuesday 18 May.

Building site hit A BUILDING site in Portsea was targeted by thieves, overnight Monday 17 May. They stole a circular saw, impact driver, $4000 concrete cutter, laser plane, reciprocating saw and framing gun valued at $7500 from the Martins Lane site. Anyone with information is urged to call Somerville CIU 5978 1300 or Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.

Sports grant THE new athletics and soccer pavilion at Civic Reserve, Mornington has been given $4 million from the state government’s Community Sports Infrastructure Stimulus Program. The pavilion is expected to cost $6.5m, with Mornington Peninsula Shire making up the shortfall. Once completed, the “integrated pavilion” will include four change rooms, umpiring change rooms, kitchen, office, community multipurpose space and first aid room, designed to Mornington Peninsula’s needs of athletics and district standards for soccer, benefiting the Mouth Martha Soccer Club, Mornington Little Athletics Club and Mornington Athletics Club. Work is expected to start late this year.

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Murals to ward off graffiti ARTISTS from around Australia have been asked to create artworks and murals as part of a Mornington Peninsula Shire anti-graffiti project. To be created by qualified visual artists or art collectives, the chosen artworks will tell “meaningful stories” about the peninsula on the one hand and act as a deterrent to graffiti vandals on the other. They will be displayed at two sites in Rosebud which are known as graffiti hotspots. The strategy has worked at locations previously defaced by vandals, with “little or no” graffiti since the “official” murals were painted. Artists are being invited to submit concepts through an expressions-of-interest campaign to close Tuesday 15 June. It is anticipated the murals will be created June-September with sites for more murals across the peninsula to be announced later. Mayor Despi O’Connor said the shire was thrilled to be able to provide creative opportunities to combat local graffiti. “Public art and

murals are proven to prevent ongoing graffiti, strengthen community pride, engage young people and improve public places,” she said. Cr David Gill, who is on the council’s arts and culture advisory panel, said the creation of murals at graffiti hotspots would “generate a positive impact on the local community and economy as well as give artists more opportunities to contribute in meaningful ways through telling important stories”. “The shire recognises the value and impact of arts and culture to our community. We aim to provide services, events and experiences to support the development of a vibrant, sustainable arts and cultural sector.” Around 25 graffiti reports are received each week at shire-owned sites and on private properties – mainly fences. To complete an Expression-of-Interest or to find out more visit mornpen.vic.gov.au/muralprojects

If it’s broke, it can be fixed REPAIR Cafe Hastings is holding a bike workshop, 10am-12pm, Sunday 30 May, and a monthly repair session 12-3pm, Sunday 20 June, at the Hastings Community Hub, 1973 Frankston-Flinders Road, Hastings, on the third Sunday of each month. The not for profit community group established in 2019 gathers skilled volunteers to repair household items for reuse. The two-hour bike DIY maintenance and repair workshop will include basic do-it-yourself maintenance using a take-home checklist. The ticketed event is $10 each, with limited numbers. Book at: trybooking.com/BRLOP A cafe offers light refreshments, including es-

presso coffee, and children’s activities. Visitors and volunteers are welcome. Details: email: repaircafehastings@gmail. com or message via Facebook: @Repair Cafe Hastings

Street art opportunities for artists Mornington Peninsula Shire is looking for skilled visual artists or art collectives to create a public artwork at various locations. Artists from across Australia are invited to submit concepts that will inspire our community and connect to the uniqueness of our Peninsula. Expressions of Interest close on Tuesday 15 June 2021.

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Fun with toys HASTINGS Toy Library is celebrating World Play Day this Friday 28 May. Families are welcome to check out the Hastings Toy Library, 7 High Street where a small annual fee they can borrow toys. Details: hastingstoylibrary.org, email htl@ mail.org or call 0411 294 838.

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The after effects of surgery run deep TALKING to friends about the unexpected side effects from hip surgery this year prompted Hastings author and artist Fran Henke to explore the little discussed subject of medical or post-surgery trauma. “Sharing my experience with neighbours who’d recently been under the knife, stories poured out of coming home being angry, forgetful, afraid of going back to hospital or even seeing doctors we trusted,” Mrs Henke said. “They were so relieved someone else felt the same. We talked for ages about memory lapses, loss of sense of taste, fatigue, disinterest in hobbies we once loved. The more I talked to people in the wider community, the more stories came out from people of all ages. A receptionist told about the emotional trauma of having emergency caesarean surgery, how she researched what she was feeling to find help. A friend told how her Dutch-born husband after surgery at Frankston Hospital, lapsed into delirium believing staff were German and it was wartime. Family battled to assure them he did not have dementia.” Mrs Henke said her disorientation was exacerbated by COVID-19 conditions at Frankston Hospital where staff were in full PPE. There were no visitors, no Pink Ladies, or chaplain. Nurses and doctors had little time to comfort or explain. “I just wanted to get out of there,”

Mrs Henke said. “I came home too early, collapsed, had to have the hip replaced. On top of that an allergy to the anti-clot injections appears to have triggered Addison’s disease, a long term endocrine disorder. “I was ballistically angry to have gone in after a two-year wait for a new hip and come out with a disease that few people have ever heard of.” With the aim of alleviating others discomfort, Mrs Henke sought infor-

mation from a blog on post-surgery trauma from friends and family working in mental and allied health fields. “You won’t find much about it here,” commented one. And that was the case. Most of the information came from the United States, but Peninsula Health’s mental health service clinical director, Professor Richard Newton, agreed the problem had been recognised here for the past 10 years. “Around 20-40 per cent of patients

will experience it, and advocacy can make some people worse,” Prof Newton said. “It’s not straight forward. Everyone reacts differently. You can’t enforce debriefing consultations. Some people will say ‘I’m fine’ or ‘just go away’ or ‘thank God you’re here’. It’s about good bedside care over brochures. “People with lived experience are more powerful advocates than people like me.” Mrs Henke realised that men in particular were reluctant to discuss their feelings about illness and surgery.

“We all need to talk it through, boring though that may be for friends and family, it does help. And those feelings do wear off. “I can remember what everyone has in their teas and coffee again, how to use the TV remote, but I’m still not sure why wearing black clothes is all right after years of avoiding them.” Fran Henke’s blog on Medical Trauma can be accessed via her Facebook page or fhenke.wixsite.com/ blog-pointsofview/medical-traumasurgery-s-unspoken-sting

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Reconciliation plan’s ‘success’ Continued from Page 1 “We’re proud to be working with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander communities to support meaningful social, cultural and economic outcomes,” the shire stated in its 20 May news release. “We know that to do this, strong relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander communities must be at the heart of our work.” The 2016 Census recorded 1296 Aboriginal and Torres Strait islanders as living on the peninsula, an increase of about 300 since the 2011 Census. The peninsula has about 170,000 residents. The mayor Cr Despi O’Connor said the Reconciliation Week theme More than a word. Reconciliation takes action. “encourages our community to turn good intentions into positive actions”. “The shire has an important role to play in promoting and celebrating Aboriginal cultural heritage, as part of the core identity and value of our peninsula.” As well as increasing kindergarten numbers and business links the shire says it has: Worked with the Bunurong Land Council to name the new Rosebud aquatic centre pool

‘Yawa’; Adopted Boon Wurrung and English names at the new Mornington Community House; A commitment to Aboriginal business procurement; Shown respect by changing the name of Black Camps reserve in Somerville, to Beek Beek (earth or many lands) and the kindergarten to Tillerkite (play); Naming the Moonah woodland in Rye to Moonah Warren reserve (Moonah by the sea); Used Aboriginal artists’ works on 16 nbn nodes across the peninsula. Adopted a “unique approach to youth” with the RAP developed by its youth services department qualifying for the sustainable communities section of the Tidy Towns Awards. Willum Warrain’s Reconciliation Walk starts at 11am from Pelican Park on the Hastings foreshore on Sunday 30 May. The walk ends at Willum Warrain in Pound Road with a flag raising ceremony, cultural activities, and a free family barbeque. Details: 5979 1391 or register at facebook.com/WillumWarrain The shire’s Reconciliation Action Plan is at mornpen.vic.gov.au/RAP

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NEWS DESK

Sharing hope with a ‘gift’ Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au DIVERSIONAL therapist Michelle Lowe knows that small things can make a big difference in troubling times. The latest proof of this was brought home to her when a small stone that had provided comfort to a woman living rough on the streets was found by a troubled young girl who also saw it as uplifting. The reality is that the stone was just a stone but, first to the woman and then the girl, it presented as something to physically grasp, something in which they saw hope and found comfort. Ms Lowe runs Talk to the Animals, a NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) accredited “social and emotional wellbeing centre” in Balnarring (“Donkey therapy makes more than horse sense” The News 26/4/21). “They have never met, but now share a symbol of hope,” Ms Lowe said. The stone had been purposely left by the 40-year-old woman next to a bench, the “safe place”, overlooking wetlands at Ms Lowe’s therapy centre. The woman was nearing the end of her three-day stay and did not feel the need to hold onto the stone which had supported her during a time of homelessness. “The view from this very special place takes in water reeds, native birds, grazing paddocks, trees waving in the wind and space. The path on island leads to a seat where one can sit and feel the peace,” Ms Lowe said.

“The woman spent much time on this island as she began to heal. In gratitude, she placed beside the seat a small treasure she had found when she was living on the streets which she had kept as a sign of hope for a better life. “She left her gift of love as a thank you for what she had gained. She felt she could now move forward.” The woman’s challenges had led to bouts of homelessness and the little girl, “in spite of her own challenges, displays a keen interest in participated learning”. “The little girl also goes to the safe place to play on the island. She loves to collect small stones from the island’s pathway to stick onto drawing paper. “This day she held the stone in her hand, the one [as it turned out] left behind by the woman. She asked me what it was, and I said it is a very special gift from the island which she can hold in times of trouble to keep her safe. “The common thread in their lives is that they both experience social difficulties.” As the woman was preparing to leave the following day, she told Ms Lowe about leaving “a gift” near the bench. “Straight away I knew what she had done. I told her how the little girl had found it and wanted to keep it so she could feel safe. “She just smiled and told me the story behind the gift. That moment showed me that there is still love and generosity within us. “The value of the gift is measured by the giving, not what it was.” Details: www.donkeylovetherapy. com.au

Power surge at the cape UNITED Energy is spending $1 million to make powerlines between Flinders and Cape Schanck more suited to coastal conditions. The power company says the work on Thursday (27May) along seven kilometres of Boneo Road between Old Cape Schanck and Meakins roads is “aimed at maintaining safety and reliability”. The work will see 524 customers lose power and a section of Boneo Road will also be closed between Meakins Road and Ace- Hi Ranch at Cape Schanck. Signs will advise drivers and detours put in place. United Energy maintenance manager Tim Smith said the job would be done by a “large workforce … eliminating the need for multiple planned power interruptions”. “We understand there is never a good time for power outages, but we are minimising impacts for customers by using more than 50 crews on the day to get all this work done safely and quickly,” Mr Smith said. “We’ll be notifying all impacted customers directly well ahead of starting work in the area.” The work includes replacing old conductors with new, stronger replacements and work crews will also carry out the annual maintenance program, replacing cross-arms, insulators and lightning surge arrestors. United Energy says it is progressing with the rollout of a new technology in other parts of the Mornington Peninsula to improve fire safety and reliability. Details: unitedenergy.com.au or call 1300 131 689.

ONE of the donkeys at Talk to the Animals, a wellbeing centre at Balnarring where the “gift” of a small stone has provided hope and comfort. Picture: Gary Sissons

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

LETTERS Clarity needed

‘Free’ ride

Electric downside

There needs to be a well-defined clarity on what constitutes a public place (“Fine, but groggy Bella in no mood to move” The News 11/5/21). Many people have larger and more energetic dogs that are not suited to smaller off-leash areas, where it seems as much a social gathering group as an exercise area and a “nothing wrong with that!” attitude. I was the instigator (many years ago) for the installation of double gates to off-leash areas, although council officers claimed the glory. We are very lucky indeed to have so many off leash areas, but Mornington Peninsula Shire Council must bear in mind that not everyone is able to access these; to be understanding of individual needs; and not having a one size fits all blanket attitude and simply quoting the “”the Act states”. David Ball, Mount Martha

How do the local bus lines ever make any income when about 95 per cent of travellers blatantly walk on without paying? This widespread dishonesty is unbelievable. As I understand it, masks should be worn on all public transport. Again, most people must believe it doesn’t apply to them. Tina Bennett, Tyabb

Many thanks for interesting letter about electric vehicles (“Shocking figures” Letters 11/5/21). We were certainly shown that there are many downsides, which we rarely hear about, to these vehicles (which I have suspected all along), and that they may not be all that they are cracked up to be. I for one will not be trading in my Commodore Berlina on an electric car any time soon. Michael Long, Frankston

Electric power Yes, I have seen an electric vehicle towing a Caravan (“Shocking figures” Letters 11/5/21). And I regard the rest of the letter as being pretty much rubbish if you can look beyond the myopic view into the future. And that coal is in its dying throngs as an electricity generator. Joe Lenzo, Safety Beach

Phase out coal, gas If the population of the developed and developing nations keep up the wanton use of petrol and diesel powered transport, the shocking figures will be the hundreds of millions of innocent people living in countries that had nothing to do with causing the present trend of global warm-

ing but will be the victims of sea level rise and droughts and floods (“Shocking figures” Letters 11/5/21). Instead of knocking the uptake of electric transport by the shallow, head in the sand brigade, my suggestion would be to mandate a definite phase out time of all internal combustion engines, except hydrogen powered ones, by a very near date by our governments. This, as well as a positive message to our power generators to discontinue the use of coal and gas by a very near time so we can actually keep the planet from warming to below 1.5 degrees of pre-industrial temperatures. It is high time that people face up to the reality of climate change and stop putting up arguments why it is too hard to do something about the certain extinction of the human race if humanity keeps to business as usual. Rupert Steiner, Balnarring

Smile Squad is on its way The Victorian Government is making it easier for our kids to get the dental care they need. Find out more at smilesquad.vic.gov.au

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Western Port

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PLENTY OF CHARACTER IN THIS FULLY LANDSCAPED SETTING SECLUDED behind a lush garden of succulent and established native plants, this charming sky-blue cottage cannot help but brighten your day. Set just off-centre on an 845 square metre block, the home has a double garage under the roof line which has internal access via the laundry. Entry from the outside is to a pleasant family room which is incorporated into a much larger open plan space comprising generous, air-conditioned zones for dining and lounging. High ceilings create a great sense of space and complement the fabulous natural light on offer. The area is

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anchored by a lovely kitchen with European stainless-steel appliances and stone bench tops, with picture windows overlooking the superbly landscaped gardens and outdoor entertaining areas, that does include a fabulous ten-person spa, enhanced on either side by a paved patio deck and a fire pit. Four bedrooms are set across the two levels of the home; the upstairs master suite is a clever configuration of a walk-through robe to a full bathroom, plus there is a versatile parent retreats ideal for home office or quiet chill area to enjoy the views of Port Philip Bay. Downstairs bedrooms are

set either side of the main bathroom which has a separate shower and powder room, and there is an excellent fit-forpurpose study area with desk. From this enviable location, you can walk down to the beach and take in the charms of the village shops, there is also the convenience of schools within walking distance also. Start the next chapter of your story here, where traditions of living well are wrapped in the warmth of a home where there is something for everyones character. n

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HooKed

HooKed Medicine Show HooKed HooKedMedicineMedicine Show Show Dr Hook and the Dr Hook theand the Drand Hook Tribute TributeTribute

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DR HOOK AND THE MEDICINE SHOW TRIBUTE RE-LIVE the era of Dr Hook with the show band Hooked – Dr Hook and the Medicine Show Tribute as they take you back to the songs and antics that Dr Hook were well known which made them one of the greatest bands in the world. Remember when you were ONLY 16, Dr Hook songs were all over the radio! Some of you could’ve been in a STONED and I MISSED IT situation? But if you WALK RIGHT IN to the Hooked Show, with those SEXY EYES, you’ll know only GIRLS CAN GET IT and most likely will want a LITTLE BIT MORE as you’ll be UP ON THE MOUNTAIN … MAKIN IT BIG singing along having fun with the fantastic music of Dr Hook and the Medicine Show. You will want to be on the COVER OF THE ROLLING STONE while SHARIN THE NIGHT TOGETHER with SYVIAS MOTHER, coz she is the SWEETEST OF ALL. And when your BABY MAKES HER BLUE JEANS TALK send her out to the JUNGLE TO THE ZOO, and if YOU MAKE MY PANTS WANNA GET UP n DANCE, don’t leave it YEARS FROM

NOW – pick up the phone and book yourself a seat – you’ll never know … ROLAND THE ROADIE could be there! WHEN YOUR IN LOVE WITH A BEAUTIFUL WOMAN, don’t let the MILLIONAIRE get in first as there won’t be BETTER LOVE NEXT TIME BABY! Lets make it MORE LIKE THE MOVIES as the guys from Hooked take you back in time to Dr Hooks fantastic – Crazy – entertaining antics from the days of old! Full of music, costumes, comedy and laughter that simply entertain, the audience is guaranteed to enjoy the show so much they most definitely will not be stoned and miss it! Hooked - a bunch of musicians that simply love Dr Hook with the madness, and they simply love to entertain and do it live – no tracks. Don’t miss this crazy mixed up show or you’ll be - STONED and you’ll MISS IT! Dr Hook and the Medicine Show Tribute will be performing at Frankston Arts Centre on Saturday 12 June at 8pm. Book at thefac. com.au or call 03 9784 1060.

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A TRIBUTE TO THE MUSICAL SENSATION BUDDY HOLLY ! LET’S go back to where it all began – Rock & Roll at its very best ! During this dynamic two hour production show Scot Robin who played the lead role in the smash hit musical “Buddy”, (Original cast) together with his Crickets will perform over thirty of Buddy Holly’s hit songs such as - That’ll Be The Day, Heartbeat, Think It Over, Peggy Sue , Raining In My Heart, Rave On, Maybe Baby, True Love Ways and of course Oh Boy! & much much more. This Internationally Acclaimed production show has and will continue to mesmerise and excite audiences both visually and musically with it’s high energy performance, brilliant costumes and fantastic musicianship. Scot Robin has been receiving rave reviews and standing ovations worldwide for his superb portrayal of the legend that is Buddy Holly. 2021 will mark the 27th Anniversary of Scot Robin performing the role of the legendary rock n roll performer, Buddy Holly! He played the lead role of Buddy Holly in the smash hit musical “Buddy” The Buddy Holly story, (Original cast) Scot was cast by the West End Theatre Director from London and was the first Australian to perform the role and has performed the role of Buddy Holly over 1,000 times, and has received international acclaim for his portrayal of Buddy Holly. Scot has also performed in Buddy’s home town of Lubbock Texas and has meet with Buddy’s wife Maria Elena several times, and who flew out to Australia to see him perform the role of her late husband at Her Majesty’s Theatre, Melbourne. This 60th anniversary tour will see the show perform Australia wide and as always... leave the audience feeling as though they have witnessed the real thing!!

Buddy Holly was one of the greatest pioneers of Rock and Roll music in the 50’s, a career spanning only two short years that made a lasting impact on popular music and the world. “A must see show for anyone who wants to relive the sound, the voice and all of the magical hits of Buddy Holly in an exciting two hour concert experience that is much like the man himself – unforgettable”. 60th Anniversary Celebration - Buddy Holly In Concert will have audiences dancing in the aisles! Friday 4th June 2021 – Frankston Arts Centre VIC - Bookings: (03) 9784 1066

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100 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK...

The Future of the Naval Base Discussed Compiled by Cameron McCullough REPLYING to a series of questions by Mr H. Gregory, M. P in the House of Representatives, the Minister of the Navy stated that the estimated expenditure on the Flinders Naval Base at Crib Point for the current financial year was £105,075. This was made up of £87,486 under the Works and Railways Department and £17,589 for the Navy Department. The expenditure for works included provision for sewerage, power station, coal elevators, water and fire services, hot water system and boiler house, laundry, drying rooms, residences, roads, footpaths and dredging. The Navy Department provided for expenditure in connection with the manufacture and erection of power and auxiliary plant required for lighting purposes and for power for workshops used in training of naval ratings. Certain buildings were also to be adapted for the accommodation of mines. The total expenditure to June 30th, 1920, was £723,055. The Minister declared that further expenditure at the Crib Point depot would depend on experience and future naval developments, so it was not possible to lay down arbitrarily the amount required for proposed works. This would not be the base for submarines and destroyers as designed in Admiral Sir Reginald Henderson’s report. It was intended at present that the depot should be used as a training establishment only, but future developments and the result of the next Imperial Conference, might make

it necessary to modify the present policy. *** MR W. Walker, who has been under the care of Dr Maxwell, suffering from swollen liver, is progressing satisfactorily. *** MR G. W. Wells, left Frankston on a motor trip to New South Wales last Monday. He was accompanied by Mr J. A. Cameron, Mrs Cameron, and Mrs Petrie. Miss Gregory also formed one of the party as far as the Victorian border. Mr. Wells will return with Mrs Wells who has been holidaying at Cootamundra. *** THE Frankston Caledonian Society held a committee meeting on Wednesday evening. There was a good attendance and considerable business was disposed of. Mr Milner Macmaster reported that arrangements had been completed for holding the first of a series of Scottish Concerts on Friday, 17th June, for which event a very fine programme was arranged, including some of the best Melbourne and district talent. *** AT the Frankston Police Court on Monday last, before Cr W. P. Mason and Captain S. Sherlock, J’s.P., the following cases were disposed of: May v. Baker – Claim for £6 12s, for rent of premises at Edithvale. There was no appearance of defendant. Verdict for amount claimed, with £1 11s 6d costs. May v. Baker – Illegal detention of

an iron sink valued at £3 3s. Order for the amount or the return of the sink within 7 days, with £1 11s 6d costs. In reference to the shooting tragedy at Carrum, Clement Eyles was yesterday found not guilty at the Supreme Court and immediately discharged. *** THE ladies of Frankston were invited by the Mechanics’ Institute committee to meet last Monday evening to discuss the question of arranging a bazaar to raise funds to pay for the extension of the main hall, which work the contractor commenced last week. For some reason not at present apparent, not a solitary representative of the fair sex responded to the invitation, and the committee, which has incurred a liability of nearly £200, could suggest nothing better under the circumstances than to adjourn for a week. Another effort is to be made to get the ladies together next Monday night at 8 o’clock. As the Mechanics’ Institute belongs to the people as a whole and is largely used by all sections of the community, it should not be difficult to enlist the sympathies of at least half a dozen willing workers who have the welfare of the town at heart. *** ONCE again the Mornington Racing Club has assisted very materially the Soldiers’ Memorial Fund as the result of last week’s race meeting. Mr Herbt. Downward, the club’s genial and highly efficient secretary, has notified Mr Vicars that a sum of £100 will be available for the

Frankston Memorial Fund, and a similar amount for Mornington. The races provided by the Mornington Race Club are steadily gaining in popularity, thanks to the forward policy of the management. In view of the uniform courtesy and consideration experienced at the hands of President McArthur and his committee it is difficult to understand the grievance voiced by a correspondent in another portion of this issue. That a satisfactory explanation exists, there can be no doubt. Mr Downward’s practical sympathy with returned men is beyond question. *** A PAINFUL accident and one that might have easily had more serious results, happened on Sunday last. Mrs John Maloney with her child were sitting in a jinker, while the pony was quietly grazing in front of the house of a friend. The pony became startled and rushed off. Mrs Maloney, in her anxiety to protect the child, lost control of the reins. The trap collided with a fence, throwing both occupants out. Mrs Maloney being thrown against a post, receiving a severe shaking and lacerations to her head. The child was not so seriously hurt. The sufferers are under the care of Dr Somers, of Mornington, and are progressing favourably. *** ONE of Hastings’ leading orchardists, Councillor H. E. Unthank, has replaced his waggon and team with an Internationial motor van. For many years Mr Unthank devoted the best part of two days every

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The Quagmire and the Questionnaire By Stuart McCullough I PAUSED. Up until then, I’d been tearing through at what I can only assume was world record pace. Consistent with my long-held philosophy that all administrative tasks should be treated as some kind of competitive time trial, I had hoped to be pen-down long before the recommended time was up. But now I was stuck. Having come to a screeching halt, I stared at the page as the question in question (so to speak) sat there, taunting me mercilessly. The query that had so quickly left me immobile, slack-jawed, and gawping was this: how would you describe yourself? Here’s the thing: I wouldn’t describe myself. Not ever. It’s something that I’m quite comfortable leaving to others. Whether this can technically be considered a ‘life-hack’ or just outsourcing, plain and simple, I couldn’t really say. In asking others what they think of me, I’m sure there’d be no shortage of adjectives, depending on to whom you spoke. Some of them you could probably print. Whatever the case, it really shouldn’t fall to me. To be frank, I simply don’t think I’m capable of being objective. In fact, I’d go so far as to describe it as a classic conflict of interest. When faced with a questionnaire, there are multiple approaches you can take. For those whose natural inclination is towards modesty, answering questions about yourself can be a real problem. Modesty is an endearing quality, but it does nothing for accuracy. If you answer questions of a personal nature that way, you end up describing someone other than your-

self. No good can come of it. The best I could come up with was ‘punctual’. As fine a quality as turning up on time may be, it’s a long way from inspiring. If modesty is out, then it raises the question of whether hubris might be the way to go. At least there’s no fear of underselling yourself. In hiphop terms, this requires you to be your own ‘hype-man’. While being a ‘hype-man’ is absolutely one of the things on my bucket list, I always hoped it would be as hype-man for somebody else, rather than for myself. But beggars can’t choosers, not that a hype-man worth his salt would ever concede to being a beggar under any circumstance. But filling a question-

naire as if you’re Mohammed Ali in your spare time might be off-putting and no more informative than being modest. I began to write the words, ‘I am the greatest!’ before thinking better of it. Put simply, I knew it was a boast that I’d be unable to back up. Perhaps I was looking at things the wrong way – being asked to describe myself was, instead of a burden, an all too rare opportunity to say anything I wished. In effect, I was being granted total creative control There is no wrong answer and, by definition, the task is entirely subjective in nature. Given complete freedom to say whatever you like, how would you describe yourself? Seizing the opportunity, I wrote ‘sophisticated, urbane and – to

put in bluntly – a borderline genius.’ But there was something missing. With a family full of journalists, it should have occurred to me earlier to try and tell both sides of the story. Balance demanded that I serve up a dose of both yin and yang in the hope the two might balance out. I added: ‘however, I accept that this is wildly inaccurate’. I then said: ‘Others might say that I’m punctual and worry too much about filling in questionnaires. They may be right.’ While this restored the equilibrium, it also left the reader to decide for themselves much like one of those ‘Choose Your Own Adventure’ books. Which might entirely defeat the purpose of the questionnaire in the first

place. Perhaps I’m out of practice. Maybe I was looking at it all wrong. Why settle for using boring old words when you a submit a self-portrait? I immediately got to work, sketching out an idea that involved me, a velvet jacket, clutching a pipe with an Irish Wolfhound at my feet. After seven hours of brushstrokes and a hail of colours, I remembered that I can’t paint. At all. In fact, I couldn’t paint a bookshelf, much less a person. In answer to the question, ‘how would you describe yourself?’, the answer my painting gave was ‘splodgy and indistinct.’ Perhaps I could answer as though I was the subject of an advert. For a moment I considered something along the lines of ‘sleek, sophisticated and the very height of German engineering.’ Granted, that sounds more like an Audi than it does me, but it looks good on the page. Or perhaps I could do it as a late-night infomercial, with each morsel of information followed by ‘but wait! There’s more!’ I wrote what I could and saved my answers. Hopefully, my description of myself wouldn’t be marked as a ‘fail’. Or mistaken for something I cut and paste from Wikipedia describing someone else. For safety’s sake, I’m hoping that whoever has to read it is unfamiliar with the life of Burt Lancaster. Shakespeare once said, ‘To thine own self be true’. But Shakespeare never had to fill in a questionnaire. Perhaps the whole miserable experience is best summed up in something else he wrote – ‘To be or not to be – that is the questionnaire’. stuart@stuartmccullough.com

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Stonecats flex their muscle, big win for Bombers DIVISION ONE

By Brodie Cowburn THE Stonecats remain on top of the MPNFL ladder after another impressive victory on the weekend. Frankston YCW played host to Rosebud at John Coburn Oval. The Stonecats raced out of the blocks in the first quarter. A five goals to one first term put them in the box seat early. Things didn’t get any easier for Rosebud in the second quarter, as YCW continued to put pressure on. A four goals to none second term saw the Stonecats go into half time with a 56 point lead. Rosebud showed some fight after half time, but the damage was already done. Frankston YCW ended up winning by 69 points 16.15 (111) to 6.6 (42). Matthew Troutbeck and Christian Tsiampas kicked four goals each for the victors. Frankston Bombers scored a big win on Saturday, defeating Sorrento in a hard-fought match. Both sides traded blows in a tense contest. The Bombers led by just two at half time, and six at three-quartertime. With the game in the balance, the Bombers held their nerve. A seven goal final term saw Frankston Bombers get the win 12.12 (84) to 17.12 (114). Alex Harnett and Khan Haretuku were named the Bombers’ best, having kicked four goals each. Mt Eliza got the better of Dromana Every dog has its day: Mornington handed out a thrashing to Crib Point in their Division Two clash. Picture: Alan Dillon

Calder kicks eleven as Bulldogs thrash Magpies DIVISION TWO

By Brodie Cowburn A HUGE eleven goal haul from Jackson Calder was the highlight of the day at Alexandra Park on Saturday. Calder’s Mornington thrashed Crib Point. Crib Point couldn’t get close to Mornington. The Bulldogs scored freely, putting 24 goals on the scoreboard throughout the day. Of their 24 goals, 11 came off the boot of Jackson Calder. The star for-

ward hasn’t been at his best in the last couple of games, but put on a show on Saturday to remind everyone what he is capable of. He has now booted 42 goals in eight games this season. Mornington ended up defeating Crib Point 24.15 (158) to 9.10 (64). Chelsea also had a day out on the weekend, defeating Tyabb by 119 points. Jack Francis was Chelsea’s best, kicking nine majors. Curtis Bywater also contributed seven goals to the scoreboard. Chelsea won 5.13 (43) to

25.12 (162). Somerville also scored an impressive win on the weekend, defeating Devon Meadows. Both sides came into the contest in a decent position on the ladder, but Somerville were the more impressive outfit on the day. The Panthers struggled to keep up. Lachlan Williams, Thomas Roberts, and Andrew Fergusson led from the front in best on ground performances. Somerville secured the points with an 18.13 (121) to 10.6 (66) win.

Karingal had a bad day at home as they played host to Seaford. The Tigers were terrific. They restricted the Bulls to just one first half goal, squashing their hopes of a victory. Seaford triumphed with a well-deserved 7.9 (51) to 13.14 (92) win. Around the grounds, Hastings and Langwarrin also claimed wins. The Blues were inaccurate but still won 9.9 (63) to 12.24 (96). Langwarrin kept up their excellent start to 2021 by defeating Rye 14.15 (99) to 6.5 (41).

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By Brodie Cowburn IT wasn’t easy, but Mt Eliza managed to score a big comeback win over Frankston last weekend. The Dolphins had a good first half, heading into the main break with a 19 point lead. Mt Eliza kicked 0.5 for the half. A four goal third quarter put Mt Eliza back on track for victory. They closed the gap to a goal at the final break. A goalless final quarter from the Dolphins doomed them to defeat. Mt Eliza completed the comeback and scored a two point win 5.10 (40) to 5.8 (38). The win was their first for the season. Bella Enno was best on ground, scoring three goals for the winners. At Jackson Reserve, Coburg Lions grinded

out a hard fought win over Tyabb. The Lions triumphed 7.3 (45) to 4.10 (34), taking them to fourth on the ladder. The Yabbies were held scoreless in the first quarter, and struggled to recover from there. Eastern Devils and St Kilda Sharks also played out a thriller on Sunday. The contest was a see-sawing affair. The Sharks led by four at quarter time, but by threequarter-time the Devils had a five point advantage. The Eastern Devils held on to win 7.2 (44) to 5.10 (40). Shelley Beggs kicked three goals for the Devils. Seaford had no trouble dispatching Mornington at Belvedere Reserve. The Tigers won by 109 points 19.9 (111) to 0.2 (2). Erica Saabas booted six goals for Seaford. Dayna Smith contributed four.

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in a low scoring affair at Emil Madsen Reserve. Both sides struggled to hit the scoreboard throughout the afternoon. Despite kicking just three goals in the second half, the Redlegs managed to win 7.13 (55) to 5.9 (39). Elliot Simmons was named Mt Eliza’s best for the day. Edithvale-Aspendale worked hard on Saturday, but weren’t able to back up their good win from last week. They were defeated by Red Hill, but were competitive throughout the day. Edi-Asp led at the first break, before the Hillmen wrestled back momentum. Red Hill secured the win 13.6 (84) to 15.15 (105). Jake Mold and Chris Irving were among the best. Bonbeach has a good day at home, dominating Pines 17.15 (117) to 4.4 (28).

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By Craig MacKenzie BAXTER triumphed in a nine-goal thriller against local rival Somerville Eagles at Tyabb Central Reserve on Saturday. One of the games of the season had spectators spellbound as the visitors recovered from a two-goal deficit to win 5-4 and clinch the inaugural Eagles Cup, which will be contested each time these sides clash in the league. Football Victoria CEO Kimon Taliadoros witnessed the gripping contest and presented the Cup to Baxter captain James Foster along with a trophy struck by FV especially for the occasion. Taliadoros had just watched a battle with wild momentum shifts and stunning goals. Here’s how the action unfolded. 19th minute: Bryce Ruthven’s free kick from the right to the far post is headed back across goal by Zach Karolidis to Dave Greening whose sidefoot volley from close range puts Somerville 1-0 up. 22nd: Somerville assistant coach Stan Packer is left yelling at his players over slack marking that allows Charlie Parker to level with a low shot into the far corner. 25th: Luke Grant loses possession inside Baxter’s defensive third presenting Naseer Mohammad with a gift that he gladly accepts and the home team is back in front. 34th: A bizarre moment where a blatant handball to block a Nat Daher header right in front is unpunished then seconds later Jack Elliott goes for a low header and a wild swinging boot has referee Charlie Dass ruling dangerous play and pointing to the penalty spot. Grant redeems himself with ease and it’s 2-2. 46th: In the first minute of time added in the first half another Ruthven free kick, this time from the left, sees Karolidis head the ball down and it bounces up and off the crossbar only for Greening to volley over. While half-time allowed players and spectators alike to catch their breath it didn’t take long for the action to heat up again. 47th: Greening sets up Conor Mcfall whose neat finish gives Foster no chance and restores Somerville’s lead. 50th: One of the reasons Greening’s goals are the stuff of legend is because of his ability to think quickly and act decisively. Pressure from Karolidis forces a poor clearance. Greening spots Foster off his line and from long range strikes a superb shot over the stranded keeper and into the unguarded goal to make it 4-2. 57th: A cracking left-foot drive from Ben Meiklem

gives Somerville keeper Nathan Brown no chance and suddenly Baxter has a lifeline. 74th: Let Lachie McMinimee free at your peril. Daher sets up McMinimee down the left and he slips the ball under Brown for the leveller. 84th: The moment that won the match. Baxter substitute Niko Juric drives his free-kick on the right to the back post and big Matt McDermott’s header is decisive. In other State 4 games Seaford United drew 2-2 at home against Keysborough while Chelsea went down 3-1 away to Springvale City. Seaford’s star striker Dylan Waugh returned from suspension and scored both of his side’s goals, the second from the penalty spot. Despite the dropped points Seaford is now unbeaten after nine rounds of the season and is second in the league but this Saturday it is away to champion elect Noble Park United which thrashed promotion contender Sandown Lions 6-0 last weekend. In NPL2 news Langwarrin defender Vojo Milojevic and striker John Maclean have signed with State 1 NorthWest side Fitzroy City. Langy had to settle for a point last weekend when it drew 0-0 at Lawton Park with Kingston City. In State 2 news Skye United beat Peninsula Strikers 3-2 in Friday night’s derby at Skye Recreation Reserve. Mark O’Connor put the hosts in front in the 23rd minute following up a Jack Gallagher shot that Strikers second string keeper Caleb Phillips, deputising for injured Robbie Acs, could only push wide and O’Connor finished easily. Then O’Connor set up Jason Nowakowski in the 40th minute who made it 2-0 from the right edge of the box with a shot across the keeper and inside the far post. But Ben Doree struck from the restart when he broke into a one-on-one and rounded Skye keeper Jonathan Crook then calmly struck the ball past Billy Painting on the line. Ten minutes into the second half Doree’s pace got him clear again to make it 2-2. The winner came in the 60th minute when left-back John Andrinopoulos cut the ball across the face of goal and Mitch Blake’s low shot beat Phillips at his near post. Harrison Michaelis returned to Skye last week and was in the starting line-up. Skye’s depth has been tested recently with injuries to Caleb Nicholes, Daniel Attard, Dean Piemonte, Alex Rojas and Daniel Walsh while Travis Ernsdoerfer has joined State 5 side Casey Panthers. “I wasn’t really enjoying football in the higher leagues so I’d rather drop down and

enjoy my time for the rest of the year,” Ernsdoerfer said. Nicholes and Walsh came off the bench in the second half against Strikers while Piemonte and Rojas are expected to return to full training this week and Attard (calf) is probably a fortnight away. In State 3 Frankston Pines have signed former Langwarrin and Doveton midfielder Brandon Giles and continued their march towards the title with a 5-2 home win over Diamond Valley United last weekend. A Joe O’Connor hat-trick, his first for the club, and a double from CJ Hodgson took care of business. Rosebud was the only local State 5 club to win last weekend beating Bunyip District 2-1 while Aspendale Stingrays lost 3-2 to Mentone who scored twice in the last minute and Mount Martha went down 2-1 at home to South East United. Rosebud’s Stef Papaluca returned from a two-week suspension only to be sent off nine minutes into the clash at Bunyip but Dougie Cunnison scored from the penalty spot after Cory Osorio had been fouled and the 10 men led 1-0 at half-time. A Liam Lenders’ header in the 77th minute made it 1-1 but a through ball from Rosebud player-coach Mark Pagliarulo allowed Chris Parry to chip advancing Bunyip keeper Dimitri Sougioultzis for the winner in the 83rd minute.

NEXT WEEK’S GAMES Friday 28 May, 8.30pm: Monbulk Rangers v Peninsula Strikers – Monbulk Regional Soccer Facility Chelsea v Dingley Stars – Edithvale Recreation Reserve Saturday 29 May, 3pm: Brunswick City v Langwarrin – Dunstan Reserve Malvern City v Mornington – Kooyong Park Berwick City v Skye Utd – Jack Thomas Reserve Monash Uni v Frankston Pines – Monash Uni Playing Fields (Pitch 1) Baxter v Springvale City – Baxter Park Keysborough v Somerville Eagles – Coomoora Reserve Noble Park Utd v Seaford Utd – Parkfield Reserve Mount Martha v Aspendale Stingrays – Civic Reserve Knox Utd v Rosebud – Park Ridge Reserve

After-Care, a family owned business from humble beginnings in 1999

When Shane and Maxine Kelly opted for a career change in the 1990s, initially, they had no idea where their journey would take them. However, with family, people and relationships being important to them, it seemed a natural progression to return to study and become certified carers. Once qualified they gained valuable experience working in aged care facilities, and for various In-home care agencies. They soon noticed a gap in the industry for in home care providers and support services along the Mornington Peninsula. Subsequently, in 1999 Shane and Maxine started After-Care from a spare room in their Rye home. Over the years, After-Care has been recognised for its contribution to the local community by being awarded multiple Business Services and Business Excellence Awards. “We also proudly support many local sporting and community groups through valued sponsorship” said Shane.

After-Care’s mission is clear and concise. We are passionate about providing quality in home care with a strong client focus.

Perfection is our goal. Excellence is tolerated. We have earned a solid reputation built on honesty, trust, reliability and respect.

Today, Shane and Maxine both remain the driving force behind the day-to-day running of the business, and the core values that After-Care upholds.

Now a Registered NDIS Support Provider and Approved Aged Care Provider for Home Care Packages, After-Care continues to deliver high quality in-home supports to older people and person’s with a disability so they can remain living independently in their local community. With a purpose-built office in Rosebud on the Mornington Peninsula, After-Care employs local Carers and supports over 600 people each week across the peninsula, Frankston and surrounding suburbs, so they can remain living independently at home. After-Care also assists people looking to enter the industry by offering traineeships to people with a caring nature who are looking for a rewarding career as a Carer. For more information visit www.after-care.com.au

Pictured: After-Care’s Maxine and Shane Kelly. Photo: Supplied

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A footwear destination Lorraine Pullar has created a pleasurable shopping experience for customers over the 35 years that she has operated Bayside Shoes. She has successfully managed and grown the business during economic downturns, the pandemic and major structural changes within the footwear industry by listening to customers and adapting to the changing footwear environment quickly and effectively.

Peninsula Plumbing Clearance Centre is a family run business that opened its doors in November of 2004. Owned and operated by husband and wife team Herman and Sherry Van De Beek, and their daughter Deborah, the Peninsula Plumbing Centre is geared to cater for the home renovator who has a budget in mind. “We offer quality goods at an affordable price,” said Herman. “We offer sound advice and competitive pricing, and our range of products includes everything for bathroom, taps, toilets, showers, shower screens, shower bases, baths and more.”

At Peninsula Plumbing Clearance Centre, there is a huge range of suppliers from the small importer to the large multinational companies like Caroma, Methven, Novelli, Marbletrend and more. Come into the lavish showroom and check out the accessories, basins, baths, kitchen sinks, laundry troughs, mirrors and shaving cabinets, mixers, shower bases, shower grates, shower heads, shower screens, tapware, toilets, vanities and water tanks. Peninsula Plumbing Clearance Centre 10/684-700 Frankston-Dandenong Rd, Carrum Downs. Phone 9782 1622.

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Bayside Shoes has continuously evolved from its original discount & low-cost footwear offerings to the current specialist footwear that offers foot solutions for difficult or injured feet for men and women across small to large sizes. Additionally, Bayside Shoes offers the largest range of quality footwear from European, American and Asian manufacturers on the Mornington Peninsula for all age groups, from infant first walkers to the elders of our community. Working with medical and allied health professionals, Bayside Shoes staff offers a professional footwear fitting service with a compassionate understanding to the foot difficulties that their customers need help with. Bayside Shoes has always offered a professional shoe fitting service to ensure that you get the right shoe size fit and level of foot support that you need, as well as good advice that the footwear is suitable for you.

There is also plenty of fun and laughter with customers as they browse the comprehensive range of brands & styles, whether they need footwear for work, travel, exercise or that special occasion. Bayside Shoes offers its customers a greater choice in their footwear and has created a magical Aladdin’s Cave of footwear, clothing & accessories that please your eye with colour and style and your budget with affordable prices. Bayside Shoes has wheelchair access with free and disability parking near its entrance. Store hours are 10am to 5pm Monday to Friday & 10am to 3.30pm Saturdays

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Make it a date night, not a late night! What do Ross Noble, Vanessa Amorosi, Bangarra Dance Theatre, John Williamson, Bluey and Opera Australia have in common? They will all be performing on Frankston Arts Centre’s stage in the year ahead! Frankston Arts Centre has something for everyone with drama, comedy, children’s shows, dance, music and physical theatre underlining a stunning year of entertainment.

Presenting the best touring productions by leading national performance companies and artists, the FAC has been inspiring creative experiences right on your doorstep for 26 years. With over three hundred performances a year, the theatre and gallery venue is one of the busiest venues in Victoria.

As a well-loved and iconic building in Frankston City, the FAC is also proud to be the performance home to many local theatre companies, dance schools and local schools, providing a platform for young talent who aspire to a career in the arts.

If you have never visited Frankston Arts Centre, make it your next destination for a date night, girls’ night out, or school holiday fun! See your favourite big name artists at a venue close to home, and save money on fuel and tickets. Yes, tickets are often cheaper at Frankston Arts Centre compared to the city! Live performance is back, and the calendar is bursting with opportunities to experience performances suitable for all ages and tastes in 2021:

Opera Australia bring their 25th anniversary production of Carmen to the main stage on Wednesday 2 June, with a cast of some of Australia’s finest opera singers.

One to delight young audiences and their grown-ups, join The Heelers in their first live theatre show with puppetry and live actors in Bluey’s Big Play on Wednesday 9 June and Thursday 10 June.

Following sell-out seasons, the Victorian State Ballet present Don Quixote featuring their highly skilled artists on Sunday 20 June. A classical ballet performance suitable for the whole family. On the July school holidays, encourage the kids to get creative and messy at Hot Arts for Cool Kids in Cube 37 or book tickets for the whole family to enjoy the madness and mayhem of Wolfgang’s Magical Musical Circus by internationally renowned Circa Contemporary Circus. Teens aged 13-17 are invited to participate in a weeklong series of Danger Club circus workshops by Circa. The Ten Tenors burst onto our stage on Thursday 15 July with a special 25th anniversary tour – their biggest one ever.

After cancellations in 2020, the long-awaited performance by Damien Leith of A Tribute to Roy Orbison with Strings will be presented in Cube 37 on Saturday 14 August. George Orwell’s powerfully potent and popular allegory returns in a multi-award winning theatre production of Animal Farm - served fast, furious and full of grunt – on Friday 27 August. Ross Noble is excited to bring his 2021 Comeback Special to Frankston on

Frankston Arts Centre has something for everyone. Saturday 4 September – promising brilliantly inventive, quirky stand up.

As a highlight of the FAC 2021 Season, Bangarra Dance Theatre bring their acclaimed production of Ochres to the main stage on Wednesday 27 October. A leading Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander performing arts company, Bangarra

is famous for their powerful dancing,

distinctive theatrical voice and unique music and soundscapes.

Keep up to date about upcoming shows at

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A range and prices that are second to none David Barke Appliances has been looking after the appliance needs of the peninsula since 1990 and is one of Rosebud’s longest established retailers.

David commenced employment as the delivery driver at what was then Stanmans Retravision in 1984 and quickly moved through the ranks to become store manager after just two short years. In 1990 the opportunity came along to purchase the business and David Barke Retravision was brought to life. Originally operating from a smaller store near Boneo Road the business continued to grow and relocated in 2001 to the large format store it now operates from affectionately known as THE BIG BLUE BUILDING at 1263 Point Nepean Road, Rosebud. David Barke Appliances is a family-owned business with both David and his wife Jeynell working with the team who are all locals and many having worked there for as long as 20 years!

The store is now a member of the Designer Appliances network which is part of Australia’s largest electrical appliance buying group and stocks a full range of the latest appliances from all the leading brands, and being part of the largest group means their buying power is second to none. With such a large range on display there is no need to leave the peninsula. As a Designer Appliance store there is a special emphasis on cooking appliances from brands such as Miele, Smeg, Ilve, Bora, Falcon, Electrolux, Westinghouse and Asko to name a few and the fully trained team can assist from selection and planning right through to liaising with builders and kitchen designers to provide specifications and guide on correct installation. For builders and developers David has established commercial relationships with the largest suppliers to provide special project pricing. Home entertainment, laundry, and air-conditioning are also well displayed, and a full team of qualified professional tradespeople can be accessed to complete the purchase. The store provides a complete solution, not just a product.

David Barke Appliances: Proudly local for over 30 years. Photos: Supplied The latest addition to the product range is bedding and a complete range of Sleepmaker and King Koil, Australian made mattresses are on display. Service and knowledge are the heart of the business and they delight in helping customers make the right choice on their appliance needs.

Home delivery is available right across the peninsula, Western Port and often the delivery team can be found as far away as suburban Melbourne and the Bellarine Peninsula. David Barke Appliances is open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm and Saturday 9am to 4pm.

David Barke Appliances, proudly local and part of your peninsula for over 30 years!

For all your appliance and bedding needs call in and see the team at David Barke Appliances,

The Big Blue Building at 1263 Point Nepean Road Rosebud or call 5986 5544.

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Let Living Design Double Glazing control your comfort WITH nearly 55 years of combined experience in the uPVC window and door industry in the UK and Australian markets, Simon Craig and Del Larmour really do know their stuff and that’s why Living Design Double Glazing is one of the best in the business. Based in Hastings, Living Design Double Glazing have been manufacturing and installing high performance, German designed and engineered uPVC windows and doors throughout the Mornington Peninsula and surrounding suburbs since 2015 and continually focus on offering their customers a high-end, energy efficient product at affordable prices.

Combine Simon and Del’s extensive experience and knowledge in manufacturing processes, installation and finishing carpentry, with their commitment to honesty, integrity and transparency, and you’re guaranteed an end result that will exceed your expectations. Living Design Double Glazing locally manufacture energy efficient windows and doors designed to suit the Australian lifestyle and climate, keeping you warmer in winter and cooler in summer while adding to your home’s value and street appeal. Whether you are a homeowner, DIY renovator, architect, or builder, you can rely on Living Design Double Glazing - we take pride in our high standard of ethics (professionally and personally), competitive pricing, commitment to fulfilling our promises, and giving you the best customer service experience from start to finish.

For us, it’s all about building relationships and being on the same page, working towards a common goal, and delivering (if not exceeding), customer expectations in terms of price, quality, service, and support… and that’s why you won’t find anyone better. Our door is always open with crystal clear, flawless service. “We want the experience to be enjoyable from start to finish. There is no salesperson with a hard sell tactic; we want to work with our customers and support them every step of the way from the moment they talk to us on the phone or walk into the factory showroom. It’s a partnership and our goal is to ensure they are completely happy with their decision and we can do that with confidence knowing our product is the best on the market,” said Kim Larmour, Business Development Manager. Living Design Double Glazing is the perfect partner for new construction as well as replacement service for existing homes seeking a refresh or upgrade. For new builds, our quality products and superior workmanship provide the ideal energy efficient and cost-effective solution for future Australian homes.

Let Living Design Double Glazing control your comfort with the best in uPVC windows and doors - quality you can see inside and out. Our qualified team look forward to working with you to create the home of your dreams.

Living Design Double Glazing is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm and Saturdays by appointment. The showroom is located at Factory 1/7 Lyall Street in Hastings.

Pictured: Some of the Living Design Double Glazing team; Del and Kim Larmour with main fabricator, Charlie Craig Simon’s Nephew). Phone Kim on 5909 8040 or 0412 221 767 or contact@livingdesigndoubleglazing.com.au

For more information about our products visit www.livingdesigndoubleglazing.com.au

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Peninsula’s top taxi service Recognised as the Peninsula’s leading taxi company, Frankston Taxis offer safe and friendly transport services to individuals, companies and groups travelling within, to and from the Peninsula area and surrounds.

With a fleet of modern, well-maintained vehicles ranging from conventional sedans, wheelchair accessible vehicles (WAVs) capable of carrying up to 10 passengers to SUVs with extra luggage

capacity; they have a range of services designed for all types of travellers.

Their experienced drivers and operators have extensive local knowledge and take great pride in consistently providing safe and professional services to their clients.

For over 60 years, Frankston Taxis are proud to continue servicing and be part of the Peninsula community. To book a taxi, download the passenger app, call 13 5000, or visit the website at www.frankstoncabs.com.au. You can also find them on Facebook @SilverTopTaxi.

Mike’s Carpet will floor you

Mike’s Carpet Discounters are a family owned and operated business, covering the flooring needs of locals since 1975. They have been an integral part of Victoria’s flooring industry, serving customers through the south east and Mornington Peninsula regions.

The popularity of Mike’s Carpet Discounters has seen the business grow to five locations through Melbourne, two of which are located in Carrum Downs and Rosebud. Apart from providing great personal service, their website is informative and includes a handy FAQ section, offering great advice on different flooring situations.

Mike’s Carpets pride themselves on providing high quality, personalised customer service, the best prices and excellent after sales support. They source products from the leading manufacturers, offering the best brands available on the market. Plus, they can tailor solutions to the customer’s needs from their range of carpets, vinyl flooring, laminate flooring, timber flooring, tiles and blinds.

L-R Raghbir Sran and Sandeep Singh. Photo: Gary Sissons

Mike’s Carpet Discounters Shop 2, 554-546 Frankston-Dandenong Rd, Carrum Downs

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Lardners Solicitors - not just lawyers! Lardners Solicitors and Prudent Legal recently merged into a single firm to provide clients in the Frankston and Mornington Peninsula region with legal services backed by a strong team and significant depth of resources.

Jimmy Lardner was the founding principal of Lardners Solicitors in 1991. In late 2003 he sold the firm to Charles White. When Charles retired in March this year, Jimmy took the opportunity to merge his old firm with his then existing practice, Prudent Legal.

“Charles built this firm to an excellent level of dedication and quality of services to the community. It is with great pleasure that I take the baton from him to continue this trajectory and commitment upon which this firm’s foundations were laid long ago. Our clients have at their disposal the wealth of knowledge, experience and resources accumulated over close to 30 years of our continuous operations” says Lardner.

“Education, guidance, encouragement and support is what our solicitors intensely focus on when working with clients. We are very conscious legal journeys are often difficult for many of our clients. Clients can experience a range of emotions, changing needs and stresses. We deeply understand this and take the responsibility to help them navigate and make pragmatic decisions carefully

Solicitors Jimmy Lardner and Andrea Griffiths as they travel through their matter to completion. A prudent approach to a prudent pathway leading to a prudent destination is how we work to achieve an outcome for our clients” says Lardner.

Lardner says he cannot emphasise enough that whilst Lardners Solicitors is excited about continuing to innovate through better utilisation of technology for convenience, cost control and efficiency,

it will never waver from engaging with and deeply understanding each of its client’s needs foremost through good old fashioned friendly chats. The firm’s solicitors freely visit homes, hospitals, aged care and retirement villages to assist seniors and others with special needs for legal services. After hours and video conferencing appointments and meetings are also made freely available to assist other clients unable to make office visits.

When clients tell us “I want a solicitor

who takes time to listen, understands my

issues, supports and gives me advice that is applicable to my specific needs” we

get that. It’s just the way we have always practiced, says Lardner.

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