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Alarm over spread of deadly ticks PIPER is a lucky dog. The 14-month-old Hungarian Vizsla’s owner Heather Geschke knew there was a problem when Piper became paralysed and had a changed bark.

Ms Geschke quickly took her pet to the Hastings vet, who identified a lump under Piper’s collar as a type of tick usually found only on the coast north of Bairnsdale.

The tick’s bite can be fatal to dogs, but Piper was lucky to be diagnosed and treated in time.

“Piper survives to play again”, Page 5 Home and healthy: Piper back home at Shoreham after being treated for a potentially deadly tick bite.

Picture: Yanni

Biosphere faces cash crisis Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au WITHOUT an urgent injection of funds the Western Port Biosphere could collapse within two months.

Dire financial circumstances being faced by the biosphere were outlined last week at an extraordinary general meeting which gave the board of directors the power to wind up the “company” if money is not found by the end of this month, February.

With only four of the five “partner” municipalities contributing towards its annual income the biosphere has been forced to use its cash reserves to make up the shortfall.

Executive officer Cecelia Witton told the Tuesday 31 January meeting that the biosphere looked like being “insolvent sometime in April”.

“Depending on the outcome of current negotiations, and with confirmed commitments for $7000 and a possible additional $5000, this would still leave

$8000 short ... for the remainder of the year,” Ms Witton said.

Since its inception 12 years ago, annual grants have been made to the biosphere by Mornington Peninsula Shire, Bass Coast, Cardinia and Casey, but the withdrawal of funding by Frankston Council has left it $20,000 a year short for several years.

The Mornington Peninsula and Western Port Biosphere Reserve (operating as Western Port Biosphere) is run from an office in Salmon St, Hast-

ings, and its latest annual report shows $31,500 in “occupancy expenses” and $86,000 “employee benefits” among its $600,000 yearly running costs.

Chair of the biosphere board Duncan Malcolm, in the October 2016 annual report, hoped Frankston’s withdrawal of financial support temporary and thanked the four remaining municipalities for “honouring … their initial pledge”.

Mr Malcolm’s concerns about finances were echoed in the same report

by Ms Witton who saw strengthening

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Flyers scale down for festival display Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au ALL eyes will be skyward when radio controlled model aircraft take to the air Friday 24 and Saturday 25 February along the Hastings Foreshore Reserve.

The Super Heroes – 17 Air Show being put on by Western Port Model Aircraft Club will include a night-fly display with aircraft illuminated by LEDs on the Friday, and a display with helicopters, some scale military and some 3D, demonstrations, jets, 3D aerobatics, model Hurricanes, Spitfires, P47s and P51s, Tiger Moths, Sopwith Camels, and SE5a’s, on the Saturday.

Club secretary Stephen Gray described the precision and dexterity of the flyers as “amazing”. He said the scaled down warbirds would allow visitors “to relive every war movie they’ve ever seen but on a smaller scale”.

Pylon racers will demonstrate their speed, control and noise. “In a mock battle a squad of planes will attack an enemy outpost, with thrills, possible spills and explosions,” he said.

Control line pilots from Western Port, Knox Model Aeroplane Club and Control Line Aeromodellers, of Frankston, will invite spectators to try their hand at controlled flight. There will be face painting and give-away gliders to budding young pilots.

Junior member Danial Arapakis, 14, who will be “piloting” on the day won a bronze medal at the 2015 F3D World Championships in the Czech

Reserve flyers: Left, members of Western Port Model Aircraft Club with some of their remotecontrolled aircraft; top left, Craig Baverey shows his plane’s climbing ability at last year’s Western Port Festival; above, Brian Holmes will be bringing this model of a German Stuka to this month’s festival.

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Republic and is the youngest pylon pilot ever to get a podium finish.

He won the Victorian Annual Season Championships in the F3D Open Class in 2015 and 2016 and is currently qualified as the No. 1 junior. He was inducted into the Model Aircraft Association of Australia Hall of Fame last year.

Danial is a member of the Australia team in this year’s world champion-

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Western Port flyer Craig Baverey will demonstrate his skills flying a 41 per cent scale Extra 330sc on the Saturday.

He placed third in the 2012 UK Extreme flight championships, and 15th in the 2013 European Extreme flight championships.

Western Port Model Aircraft Club was formed in March 1990. Its 80

members range in age from 10-82.

The club started flying at the Hastings Foreshore Reserve, then moved to paddocks on Stony Point Rd, Crib Point, then to HMAS Cerberus before “landing” at Woolleys Rd, Crib Point.

In December 1991 the club joined with Flinders Lions Club to put on The Big Show, which proved a success in raising money for charity.

Over the years its displays of scale

models and aerobatics on the Hastings foreshore has evolved to become part of the Western Port Festival celebrations.

“The show offers many attractions – not just the main festival activities but in showing how a group of committed enthusiastic individuals enjoy a hobby that challenges one’s skills in flying and model building,” Mr Gray said.

Details: visit wpmac.com.au

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Are you pet ready?

• Is your dog or cat struggling to cope in the heat? • Does your dog bark in thunder causing the neighbours to complain? • How can you stop your pets running away?

Ablaze again: Firefighters were on Sunday called to a fire at the Somerville Recreation and Community Centre which was destroyed, above, less than a year ago. Picture: Gary Sissons

To find out how you can care for your pets in extreme weather and what else you can do to plan for emergencies, just register at the website. ollllclimateready.com.au

Second fire at sports centre FIRE crews fought a “small� blaze at the Somerville Recreation and Community Centre on Sunday 5 February.

Detectives from the Somerville CIU are investigating the blaze which started in the kitchen and office area of the Edward St premises about 4.55pm.

Incident controller Jason Fevola said two officers used breathing apparatus to enter the building. He said office materials may have been used to light the fire which was restricted to benchtops.

The recreation centre and basketball stadium is being rebuilt after being destroyed by fire in May 2016.

A 14-year-old Somerville girl was charged with lighting the fire which destroyed the Somerville Community & Recreation Centre, causing damage estimated at $1.5-$2 million.

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in a teen hangout under the stadium called “The Shack� when they lit a small fire to keep warm.

Somerville CFA was supported at this latest blaze by Baxter, Langwarrin, Tyabb and Hastings crews.

Cars, bike stolen

A JEEP Cherokee, Audi sedan and a Ducati motorcycle were stolen from a Mt Martha house during a series of break-ins overnight Saturday 4 February.

Thieves broke into the Cornwall Crescent house and stole keys to the vehicles before driving off. Another car, of unknown make, was stolen from Somerset Drive.

Detective Senior Sergeant Allan Paxton said up to 10 cars were broken into during the raids in Sherwood Crescent and Somerset Drive, from 11pm Saturday to 6am Sunday. At this stage it is not known what items were stolen.

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Piper survives to play again Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au A SHOREHAM dog has survived a bite from a deadly tick species that was thought not to exist on the Mornington Peninsula.

The bite from the Australian paralysis tick (Ixodes holocyclus) – which frequents the east coast of Australia, including Lakes Entrance and Bairnsdale – had paralysed the Hungarian Vizsla, named Piper, causing body weakness and a changed bark.

Realising her 14-month-old pet was gravely ill – and suspecting a tick bite – owner Heather Geschke rushed it to Hastings veterinary clinic and found the engorged parasite under her dog’s collar while they sat in the waiting room.

“It was fairly obvious as it was a fair size,” Ms Geschke said. “Once in the surgery the vet whipped it out very quickly.

“I had recognised it as tick paralysis as a previous pet had been affected, but I was told we don’t get them here.”

Ms Geschke said Piper had not been away from home and other family members had not travelled to tickprone areas, such as East Gippsland.

Veterinarian Dr Matt Ray said after being diagnosed the dog was taken to the pet emergency centre in Frankston and treated with tick antiserum. “It has since made a full recovery thanks to this fast treatment,” he said.

A parasitologist had confirmed the tick as Ixodes holocyclus.

“If this tick establishes itself in local wildlife it may be a regular and poten-

Feeling better: Piper, now fully recovered after surviving a potentially deadly tick bite, with Ryan Geschke, 19. Picture: Yanni

tially life-threatening problem for pets on the peninsula,” Dr Ray said.

The recent warm, wet weather and people and animals holidaying in tickprone areas, may have helped the tick establish itself on the peninsula.

“It is possible that the wet weather over summer has changed the normal distribution of this tick,” Dr Ray said.

Signs of tick paralysis include weakness, especially in the hind legs. As the

condition progresses pets may be unable to stand, or suffer regurgitation, vomiting or breathing issues, including coughing in advanced cases.

“Treatment is critical to survival and includes administration of tick antiserum and hospitalisation to monitor for worsening signs,” Dr Ray said.

He said tick prevention was especially important in spring and summer.

This can include a variety of oral and

topical medications or collars. Daily tick checks at these times of year are still required even when a pet has been treated.

It is important to look all over the dog or cat, including inside the lips and mouth, under the collar, under the tail, between the toes and in the ears.

“Ticks may be engorged and easy to see but can also be small and difficult to find,” Dr Ray said.

Council rates due next week RATES for Mornington Peninsula Shire residents paying in full are due on Wednesday 15 February.

Rates for those paying by instalments are due on Tuesday 28 February.

Rates may be paid by direct debit or online. Direct debit payees have the option of paying nine monthly payments.

Online payments can be made by credit card through ePeninsula. Those paying through their savings or cheque accounts can use Post Billpay using the details listed on the front of their rates notice. Mastercard and Visa payments can be made by an automated payment service on most push button phones.

Those using BPay should enter the Biller Code and BPay reference details shown on the front of their rates notice. Those paying in person can use cash, cheque, money order, credit card or BPay at any shire customer service centre, 8.30am-5pm, Monday to Friday (except public holidays) after presenting their rates and valuation notices. Cheques should be made out to Mornington Peninsula Shire.

Rates letters should be sent to Mornington Peninsula Shire, Private Bag 1000, Rosebud 3939.

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How to help RESIDENTS and visitors to the Mornington Peninsula are being asked to help native wildlife affected by high temperatures.

Prolonged heat can makes animals appear lethargic, disorientated or unresponsive, so it’s important to take care when helping them.

Tree-dwelling and nocturnal animals, such as possums and koalas, which are suffering from heat stress, may be seen on the ground during the day searching for water. Birds will often pant and stretch their wings to cool down.

To help, place bowls of water around shady areas and spray mist into trees and shrubs from a garden hose.

Place small animals which appear lethargic or sick on a damp towel in a well-ventilated, cool container and give them a bowl of water. Use gloves when touching the animals.

Larger animals, such as kangaroos, koalas and wombats, or disease carrying animals like flying foxes, should only be treated by trained wildlife experts.

Wildlife shelters and foster carers help heat-stressed, sick or injured wildlife.

Vets, licenced shelters and rehabilitation organisations can provide advice and assistance.

Netting a death trap A RISE in the number of flying fox deaths and injuries has prompted a plea for residents to use smaller aperture wildlife-safe netting to protect fruit trees.

Flying foxes play an important ecological role by pollinating native trees.

“Delayed eucalypt flowering this season may mean fruit bats and birds are more likely to seek food and nectar from fruit trees, leading them to become entrapped,” Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning manager Suriya Vij said.

“Deaths and injuries caused by fruit netting can easily be prevented through the use of the right net type which has five

millimetre by five millimetre apertures or smaller.

“The best way to check if fruit netting is wildlife-safe is to poke a finger through the net holes.

“If you can fit your finger through, the net is not wildlife friendly and flying foxes can get their wings and feet stuck and it’s very difficult to extract them.

“Many sustain terrible injuries and often have to be euthanised.”

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Big hearted: Wildlife saviour Brenda Marmion wants residents to think of wildlife in extreme heat.

Picture: Yanni

Water can be wildlife life saver WILDLIFE carer Brenda Marmion wants property owners to use the “three-level� system when leaving water out for wildlife, to ensure easy access for all animals.

Ms Marmion, of Crystal Ocean Wildlife Shelter, Rye, has rescued, cared for, rehabilitated and released thousands of animals on the Mornington Peninsula for about 24 years, and has seen the devastating effects of extreme heat on wildlife.

She said people could relieve the suffering of animals on hot days by ensuring there was accessible water in appropriate containers. “Sometimes wildlife can’t get to the water because it’s in containers they can’t access, or in worst situations they can’t get out of the container,� she said.

Ms Marmion said water should be left in shallow dishes with rocks in it for lizards, in raised baths for birds, and in hanging containers for ringtail possums to protect them from predation.

Ms Marmion is also urging people to stop covering plants with netting that maims or kills wildlife, such as monofilament (thin, nylon) netting. “You can buy old curtain netting from the op shops to cover your plants, and it’s cheaper, safer and effective,� she said.

Wildlife organisations around Australia have been negotiating with major hardware stores to stop stocking filament-type netting and only sell white knitted netting to protect plants from birds.

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WILDLIFE carer Brenda Marmion provides a spray of water for a king parrot under her care.

Picture: Yanni

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Continued from Page 1 In a message emailed to members and posted on the biosphere’s website after last week’s meeting Ms Witton said there had “seemed to be some confusion during the meeting, about the purpose of the meeting and of the vote” (which gave the wind up powers to the board).

“Rest assured that we are doing everything in our power to find the extra funds required and to put in place long term agreements with the councils and others in order to provide surety for the future of the biosphere and we are confident of doing so,” Ms Witton stated.

“Given the position of the Biosphere the board wished to call this meeting to make the members aware of our position and to ask the members to empower them to make any tough decisions that need to be made and to let the members know of the process moving forward.”

Ms Witton said the board was “working on gaining the required funding from numerous sources” as well as seeking a “multi-year” memorandum of understanding with the councils “and new councillors”.

The 2142 square-kilometre Mornington Peninsula and Western Port Biosphere Reserve - one of 14 in Australia – includes five local government areas and French Island.

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Asbestos in reserve A SECTION of Buckley Reserve in Merricks has been cordoned off after asbestos was found to have been illegally dumped. The 40cm section of asbestos roofing was uncovered while workmen were clearing a fuel break. They believe it has been there for many years. It is not known if the piece is part of a larger dump nearby, but protocols mean the area must be cordoned off with tape.

“This small sample is at the low end of risk to the public but the area has been cordoned off to

exclude public access and minimise any potential risk to visitors,” Parks Victoria Northern Peninsula chief ranger Georgia Kerr said.

“A qualified contractor will be removing the sheet of roofing from the park.” Illegal dumping of asbestos is said to be a growing problem in parks across Victoria.

“We work closely with the Environment Protection Authority to investigate and prosecute offenders,” Ms Kerr said.

cultural diversity and economic and social development through partnerships between people and nature”.

Although they have no statutory powers biospheres are seen as being “ideal learning sites to test and demonstrate innovative approaches to sustainable development and conservation on a regional scale”.

The Wester5n Port Biosphere says it “works with the community to create a better future for the Western Port Biosphere Reserve—environmentally, socially and economically. We do this through research, education, community engagement, partnerships and onground conservation efforts”.

Projects it has undertaken include Growing connections (habitat corridors); Water stewardship; Protecting Ramsar values; Watson C reek, Somerville; and the Sothern brown bandicoot recovery program.

Paddlers help out THE Reclink Great Peninsula Paddle at Sorrento Sailing Couta Boat Club on Australia Day raised $5600 for disadvantaged youth.

The money will go towards reestablishing the Western Port Warriors Football Team which helps disadvantaged youth in the Hastings and Somerville areas to enjoy the benefits of sport.

Reclink also plans to auction off a motorised scooter, with the proceeds going towards the Western Port Warriors. Businesses are also invited to get behind the cause and support the re-establishment of the Warriors.

Flinders MP Greg Hunt participated in the paddle in his first outing as sports minister.

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Dinner at mosque MEMBERS of Langwarrin’s Ahmadiyya Muslim community hosted a dinner at their Baitul Salam Mosque to commemorate Australia Day. The more than 200 guests at the dinner on Sunday 29 January included politicians, Frankston mayor Cr Brian Cunial and councillors, diplomats, faith leaders, community leaders and Victoria police.

The annual Australia Day dinner is an important event for the Ahmadiyya community, which believes in showing love and loyalty to one’s country of residence.

Members’ children sang the national anthem, and dignitaries spoke of the importance of Australia Day. They praised the Ahmadiyya community for its efforts in bringing people of all walks of life together to celebrate the occasion.

Cr Cunial presented awards to volunteers who served the community.

‘Magic’ aims to inspire young futures THERE’S Magic in the Air. That’s the name of an upcoming concert to showcase the talents of Mornington Peninsula children and teens, and, in the long run, inspiring them to dream and achieve.

In the lead-up to the concert, 10-19 year olds who can dance, sing, play an instrument, juggle or MC, are invited to apply to audition on stage before their schools and families at Mornington radio station RPP FM, 1-5pm, Sunday 19 February.

A maximum 20 places are available and bookings are essential.

The audition will lead on to the Can Do Kids family event at the Peninsula Community Theatre, Mornington, 7–8.30pm, Thursday 4 May, where

those chosen will perform alongside guest performer Cath Jamison, Australia’s leading female magician and mentalist.

The events are part of the Attitude Books Initiative, which began when author Julie Davey, of McCrae, noticed how her father’s optimism, meditation and change of diet affected his health during his battle with cancer.

Ms Davey’s positive psychology books are read by children in 14 countries.

She began researching personal development principles, and couldn’t help wondering, “Why aren’t these positive philosophies, strategies and ethics taught — comprehensively — to kids in school?”

“In the 1990s there were few such books around for kids, and some teachers shared information with their students, but wellbeing certainly wasn’t on the curriculum, so, while some children had access to this material, many did not,” she recalled.

“So, I gathered a bundle of these universal principles — the ones practised by successful people for thousands of years and promoted by the likes of Napoleon Hill, James Allen, Norman Vincent Peale, Dale Carnegie and Stephen Covey, and packaged them in a little book, A for Attitude, which was self-published in 1998.”

She said the book was popular with all demographics; could be used throughout the school years in the

classroom and home; was used by therapists in schools and private practice; offered to improve family communication, and provided a bridge between home and school, as well as supporting other wellbeing programs.

Ms Davey’s wish at the time, and ever since, was that every child would have access to this information.

“I had the ‘what’ and ‘why’ — but I just didn’t have the ‘how’,” she said.

In 2007, Frankston Rotary District Governor Janet McCahon saw the book and asked: “Why don’t we give this book, every year, to Grade 3 children, like many Rotary clubs do, as well as the dictionary?” The ‘how’ had revealed itself …

In 2013, the Rotary Club of Rosebud/

Rye donated copies of A for Attitude to every Year 3 pupil at six schools on the southern peninsula, including Eastbourne, Rosebud, Rye, Tootgarook and Boneo primary schools.

“So many people have supported me,” Ms Davey said. “Every child should have one of these books. Our aim is to get every parent sitting down with their child and guiding them through it.”

Ms Davey said the Can Do Kids events gave children “the chance to perform and to show other kids that they can do it”.

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FEBRUARY Polio Have you or do you know anyone who had polio or is now experiencing after effects of polio? Please come to our support group meeting held at 11am on the second Saturday of each month at the Information Centre, Main St, Mornington. Enquiries: 5981 2540

Crib Point Cricket Club’s High Tea Fundraising Event IT’S BACK!!! Crib Point Cricket Club will once again be going Pink for their 3rd Pink Stumps Day High Tea event on Saturday, February 25th, 2017, with all proceeds going to the McGrath Foundation.

The event is designed as a fun day of cricket and also, to raise funds to make life a little bit easier for families with breast cancer, by helping the McGrath Foundation place McGrath Breast Care Nurses in communities across Australia.

“We have successfully run this event in 2014 and 2015 and have raised in excess of $7,000 in total for the McGrath Foundation, which is something we are extremely proud of,” Crib Point Cricket Club President Ricky Thompson said.

“This year we will once again be running a High Tea in our Clubrooms while our cricket team takes on Pines out in the middle. The High Tea of course is the centrepiece of the day, but the auctions and faffle Items, along with the live music and guest speakers make this an event that is not to be missed.”

The cost is $40 per person which includes: - High Tea - Drinks on Arrival - Auctions - Raffles - Guest Speakers - Live Entertainment The Club has a lofty goal of wanting to raise $5,000 this year and have already received considerable donations from local businesses including Ink Transition, Crib Point Cellars, Mornington Racing Club and Dromana Estate.

“This is a cause that’s pretty close to my heart, with my Mum being a Breast Cancer survivor. The day is full of a lot of fun, but at the end of the day there’s a real message involved. We actually are lucky enough to have a McGrath Breast Care Nurse come along on the day to go into detail of recent developments in the treatment for this disease,” Ricky said.

The High Tea is from 4-7pm and for those interested in attending or donating, please contact Ricky Thompson on 0425 867 578.

Edithvale CFA All Fired Up Fun Run The All Fired Up Fun Run will be again be held commencing at The Edithvale Common, Edithvale Rd., Edithvale on Sunday, 26 March 2017 and proceeding along the picturesque Longbeach Trail to Mordialloc Creek and return. Events this year are 15km, 10km, and 5km male, female, under 16s and teams. Walk only for 5km. Registrations now open and details at www.allfiredupfunrun.com.au Prostate Cancer Support Group The support group meets on the last Thursday of each month at 10am in the King Close Community Hall in Frankston North. Men with prostate health issues and their partners are invited to attend the support group for discussion on prostate health issues and some friendly banter. Details: 0407817996 (Gordon) Hastings Community Bocce Courts Now completed and ready for the communities enjoyment. No joining fee just ring 5979 8585 and book in, only $3.00 per person a session. Currently playing Tues 1pm -3pm, Thurs 10am-noon and 1pm – 3pm and Sat10am -noon and 1pm -3pm. Location is the two most northern courts next to the Hastings Tennis Club on Marine Parade, Hastings. Plenty of parking, no uniform required just comfortable shoes.

Volunteers Drivers Peninsula Transport Assist needs Volunteer Drivers Do you have time, like driving and want to contribute to your community? Induction costs are covered and drivers are reimbursed from pick up to return locations. For details call Clem on 03 9708 8241 or email - peninsulatransportassist@gmail.com Carrum Downs Probus Club.

Meet 2nd Wednesday of each month at The Sands Hotel, Hall Road, Carrum Downs from 10:00 am. Visitors most welcome to enjoy activities, guest speakers and outings.

Contact Pat Tuddin. 97852678 .

Frankston Ladies Probus Club Meet 2nd Thursday of the month 10am – 12 Community of Christ Church Hall, 2 Logan St. Frankston. Guest speaker each month, luncheons, day trips, card afternoons, chat mornings, etc. Visitors always welcome. Contact Helen 9789 5192 Carrum Community Activity Centre Every Thursday at 10 am

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Carrum Community Activity Centre invites new members. We meet every Thursday 10am at 38 Valetta St, Carrum. Join us for exercises, card making, crafts, oil painting, demonstrations, guest speakers and day trips. For more information call 8588 1831 or 9772 4564.

Epilepsy Support Group Meet every 2nd Saturday at St Francis Xavier Parish, 60 Davey St, Frankston from 1pm – 3pm. Further details phone Sue 0407 509 519 or Cris 0437 386 867 Al-Anon Family Groups If your loved one drinks too much and you don’t know where to turn, Al-Anon Family Groups can help!

Confidential meetings are held in Chelsea every Tues.

7.30 - 9.00pm at Longbeach Place, 15 Chelsea Road.

No appointment necessary. New members welcome.

Calling Volunteer Visitors Central Bayside Community Health Services (CBCHS) is looking for volunteers for its Community Visitors Scheme. Volunteer visitors provide companionship to socially isolated residents in local Aged Care facilities and help them feel connected to the community.

Volunteers must be over 18 and able to commit to at least fortnightly visits for a minimum of 12 months.

Online training is provided. Contact Deirdre Martinz on 8587 0296 or volunteers@cbchs.org.au Annual Club 2 Club Swim Saturday 11th February.

“The best straight course in the Bay” 1.8km Open Water Swim from Edithvale LSC to Aspendale LSC To register go to www.club2clubswim.com.au Auto Show/ Swap Meet Sunday 12 Feb, 9.30am – 4pm.

Patterson Lakes Community Centre is holding an Auto Show/Swap Meet. Keep the kids busy over the holidays and declutter your house as there will also be a car boot sale plus kids rides and food vans. For more information contact Patterson Lakes Community Centre, 54-70 Thompson Rd, Patterson Lakes.

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Morning coffee & talk Thursday 9 February at 10.15am Morning Coffee with Guest Speaker, Lance Hodgins, who will give a talk about the Hodgins family in Hastings. To be held at Hastings Museum, corner Marine Parade and Skinner Street, Hastings. All Welcome. $5 entrance fee which includes a small door prize. Raffle and Plant Sales. Enquiries: 0490 132 011 or 9781 1141.

Quilt Making Days The Very Snuggly Quilt program donates quilts to children at the Royal Children’s Hospital who have a life threatening illness.

Feb 10 Mornington Library Vancouver St, Mornington from 9.30am – 2.30pm.

Feb 25 & 26 Westernport Festival, Hastings from 9am – 6pm. For further details contact Marie Lee on 0403 790 390 or marie.lee6@bigpond.com Singing Course Southern Sounds Chorus is holding a FREE, 2 day singing course in a cappella style singing. If you enjoy singing in the shower and would like to learn “The Sound of Silence” please join us at St Judes Primary School Hall, 30 Warrandyte Rd, Langwarrin, on Sat 25th & Sun 26th February, 9am starts.

Details contact Marg 0429 591 927 Singing In The Pub The Australian Welsh Male Choir extend a warm welcome to all to join us in a fun evening of singing, good fun and drinks at Kirks Hotel on the Esplanade in Mornington on Wednesday 22nd February 8pm.

A chance to be part of a great Welsh tradition with a great Welsh choir. No cover charge. Drinks at bar prices. Enquiries call 0455977746

Hastings Junior Football Club Registrations to be held on Tuesday 7th Feb & Thursday 9th Feb 4.30-6pm Junior Oval, 155 Marine Pde, Hastings

Westernport Community Market Friday Feb 17 4pm – 9pm Hastings Hall, 3 High St, Hastings (next to Library).

All enquiries email marketwpf@gmail.com

Living with Cancer Program The Bays Hospital in partnership with Cancer Council Victoria are hosting a free Living with Cancer Education Program on Thursday 9th February 2017, 9.45am to 3pm at Bentons Square Community Centre in Mornington. For information and support from experts and others affected by cancer. Contact Meredith Studdert on 0455 091 925 or meredithstuddert@thebays.com.au

ST Kida FC @ Hastings Sat 18 Feb, 12pm – 2pm The St Kilda Football Club will be in Western Port from Feb 17 to 18 as part of the AFL community camps. The Saints will be visiting schools across the region, holding a coaching seminar along with a superclinic that everyone is welcome to attend.

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The next Community Event calendar will be published March 7th, 2017.

Email your free listing to communityevents@mpnews.com.au by Thursday March 2nd.

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NEWS DESK

Artist takes minister for prize ride to the polo

Delay called for planning change

NEVER one to miss an opportunity to make fun (and make a point) of those he sees as benefitting from the public purse, Seaford artist Tony Sowersby has chosen Foreign Minister Julie Bishop as the subject of his entry in this year’s Bald Archy Prize.

Billed as “the art that laughs at art’s lighter side� the Bald Archy Prize “provides artists of all styles and standards with a genuine opportunity, ranging from the hilarious to the bizarrely vulgar, to create portrait paintings of humour, dark satire, light comedy or caricature�.

Sowersby, who regularly wryly comments on public affairs through his art, says his entry is a “reworking of a cartoon that I put out during the latest (but not the last) politicians' rorts scandal�.

He sees his work depicting Ms Bishop astride a polo horse as a “statement�.

His caption reads: “Hey, I’m working here.� “Our Foreign Minister Julie Bishop was heavily criticised, in my opinion unfairly, for attending [a previous annual] Portsea polo event at the expense of the taxpayers,�

Sowersby says. “I mean, the Mornington Peninsula is 3500 kilometres from her electorate in Perth, and she was drinking French champagne, and she was wearing German clothes, and

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the car park was full of European vehicles, and her boyfriend [former Mornington Peninsula pharmacist David Panton] is a Victorian. “It all sounds like Foreign Affairs to me.�

The Bald Archy Prize is said to be

judged by a sulphur-crested cockatoo named Maude and has its basis in the irreverent, larrikin Australian comic comment. This year’s winner of the $10,000 prize will be announced in Sydney in July.

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A BID to waive the need for planning permits in certain circumstances at properties on the “inland� side of Point Nepean Rd from Mt Eliza to Portsea has been temporarily waved down by concerned councillors.

A report to last week’s public council meeting by Mornington Penin-sula Shire senior planner Oscar Orellana proposed changes to the Environmental Significance Overlay of the Mornington Peninsula Planning Scheme.

The proposal was aimed at “streamlining planning processes� for properties that do “not directly join the Port Phillip foreshore and coastal area�. “Minor forms of development� such as the erection of a fence, outbuildings or “a single dwelling in non-sensitive areas� would no longer require a council planning permit if the amendment to the planning scheme is approved by councillors.

Several residents asked questions about the proposed planning scheme change in the public question time part of the meeting.

Shire planning executive manager David Bergin gave assurances that any change would not affect any private properties from Mornington to Mt Eliza or Sorrento to Portsea on the inland side.

Cr David Gill won unanimous support from councillors to defer consid-

eration of the planning changes until after a planning workshop and additional council briefing for councillors.

It emerged during the debate at last week’s meeting that council officers rec-ommended the planning scheme amendment be deferred but Cr Gill noted the deferment recommendation was not listed on the agenda distributed to councillors at the meeting.

Before last Monday’s meeting, the Mornington Peninsula Ratepayers and Resi-dents Association was alarmed that the planning scheme amendment could be rushed through without community consultation but welcomed the deferment to consider the planning changes and easing of permit requirements. “We’re happy council officers decided councillors needed more time to consider the changes,� association secretary Doris Campbell said.

Correction IN 31 January edition of The News it was incorrectly stated that Warrant Officer Brendan Woodsell received an OAM in this year’s Australia Day Honours List.

Warrant Officer Woodsell, ships warrant officer at HMAS Cerberus, received the Conspicuous Service Medal (CSM) for his services at HMAS Cerberus. He received an OAM in 2010, when he was based in WA, for meritorious service in the field of combat systems and as an outstanding warrant officer in the RAN.

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AN exciting new taste sensation is upon the town of Hastings with the grand opening next Wednesday of Himalayan Indian and Nepalese Restaurant at 2/105 High Street, Hastings.

Owner and manager, Lal Kandel, spent seven years working as a chef in Japan before moving to Australia in 2008, where he spent five years working at the renowned Conservatory at Crown Casino. Working with head chef Bhishma Sapkota - who has 25 years culinary experience, working across India, Japan, Hong Kong and Australia - Lal’s new restaurant brings a mouth-watering selection of beef, poultry, lamb and seafood dishes to the table, all infused with authentic spices from Nepal ranging from mild to extra hot. From Wednesday 8th February, dinners will be served Tuesday to Sunday, 5pm to 10pm and lunches served Thursday and

Friday 12pm to 2pm. Lal can also arrange for a catering service to your home or business with a menu tailor made to suit your occasion.

An excellent fit-out to the restaurant will see patrons enjoying a spacious and colourful dining area with plenty of room between tables, there is a full bar, and men’s, women’s and disabled bathroom facilities. BYO wine is permitted in the restaurant.

In addition, there is a full takeaway menu and a home delivery service, applicable to a fivekilometre radius.

To celebrate the grand opening, there will be a 15% discount on all meals served on opening night. Himaylayan Indian and Nepalese Restaurant can be contacted on 5979 2224 and their menu can be viewed at www.himalayanrestaurant.net.au

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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

Open shelter more often to avoid killing animals I’m very concerned about the Mornington Community Animal Shelter not being open to the public like all other shelters, such as the RSPCA Peninsula Animal Aid and Stonnington animal shelter. I feel this is hampering animals being adopted and therefore they are being euthanised.

I have emailed [Mornington Peninsula Shire’s] CEO, mayor and deputy mayor, with either no response or a generated response not addressing the issue. There has also been a petition and a rally all to no avail.

Section 2.13 of the Victorian Code of Practice for Operations of Shelters states “reasonable periods for public access to the establishment must be provided during working hours” and “public access after hours or on weekends at an establishment may be made by appointment with the authorised officer”. I believe the appointment only rule needs to be removed as it could hinder potential adoptions.

At the Mornington shelter you must email the shelter to get it to send a three-page adoption application form, fill it out, email it back and then wait to hear about an appointment. This is done before you can even view the animal you are interested in.

I fear that healthy animals are being killed unnecessarily due to the appointment-only rule and lengthy adoption process.

At other shelters you can walk in, view the animals and adopt in the same day. We’re told this can’t happen at Mornington because of occupational health and safety, quarantine and infection control.

As a ratepayer that funds this community shelter I am not at all happy. I expect it to be open to the public so people can visit and adopt an animal desperate for a home. How do I make the council listen? Kathryn Brown, Mornington

No Pillars fence I think it is a terrible decision to fence off foreshore (“Fencing off the Pillars” The News 31/1/17). The foreshore was given to the people of Victoria in the 1860s and access is being taken away without consultation and with the phony excuse of [Aboriginal] “heritage value”.

If that’s the case the entire foreshore between Mornington and Portsea should be returned for heritage purposes, not just the area that the Mornington Peninsula Shire will not properly maintain or service for visitors.

The locals are upset with conditions, but that is because the young people are not being afforded the facilities that are needed. And yes, I live on the Esplanade at Mt Martha.

Philip Fitzpatrick, Mt Martha

Too much traffic Once again we have seen record numbers of visitors and tourists coming to the southern Mornington Peninsula. And, once again there has been frustration caused by the ridiculous amount of traffic, especially Point Nepean, Bo-

neo and Browns roads. Cars on Peninsula Link were often at a standstill.

Shopping centre car parks are basically unusable with many motorists parking on nature strips causing angry residents to post abusive notes on windscreens.

VicRoads did a Point Nepean Rd study in 2013 and came up with many recommendations such as widening and diverting traffic away from Point Nepean Rd. This year with illuminated road signs suggested alternative route times to Sorrento - all these roads were often at a standstill.

Browns and Boneo roads are the only two alternatives and it will clearly only get worse each year as Mornington Peninsula Shire has “tourism” as a priority.

The shire is pushing for the freeway to be extended from Jetty Rd to Melbourne Rd. It is noted that in the VicRoads report that they wish to preserve the “local environment”, naming the Tootgarook Wetland (seen in the report as a “swamp”) as an area for “protection”. Of course this is at odds with the probable freeway extension as it goes directly through this area.

Do we allow an infinite number [of people], uncontrolled, to continue to come to this area?

How do the ratepayers feel about the proposed massive traffic influx from the proposed freeway extension to Melbourne Rd? Is Melbourne Rd to be widened to accommodate at this extra traffic? Then, at Sorrento township, where does all this traffic go? Will the shire ever tell residents just what its intentions are for the traffic flows? Maybe it has no idea, especially no idea of how to reduce the everincreasing traffic on the road network.

Andrew Raff, Fingal

Cater for more cars I’ve just finished reading a letter by a Nadia Wilson (“Not just another suburb of Melbourne” The News 24/1/17) and the second last paragraph stood out, that the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council has completely dropped the ball on roads.

But it’s also been our long-standing state member [Nepean MP] Martin Dixon, and our federal member [Flinders MP] Greg Hunt, who have done nothing about extending the Mornington Peninsula freeway that stopped at Jetty Rd, Rosebud decades ago. They have both let down the people living on the peninsula.

When driving off the freeway before Jetty Rd and onto Point Nepean Rd, you are confronted with a flashing sign, saying you would have a better run to Sorrento by going to Browns Rd, really a country road.

The state government had to step in to finish the Arthur’s Seat chairlift as the shire was trying stop it, which shows again and again how inept they are. When you cross the bay to Geelong, you see completed freeways, they even have a train to Melbourne, but what we have down here on the peninsula? Oh yes, a bus, your own car or a taxi.

How many times have I heard that the population down here is static, yes it may have been in the 1950s when my parents rented a house in Tootgarook, or even when I bought a house in West Rosebud in the 1980s, but now retiring down here since 2013 it certainly is not. Development is everywhere and people are moving down in droves.

Our roads are a disgrace, Point Nepean Rd is the same it was in the 1950s from Dromana to Sorrento, except for Rosebud shopping centre to Boneo Rd where you travel on two lanes either way with access for bikes and wide enough to park.

Anthony Misell, Capel Sound

Eyesore entrance It is unbelievable that such an important gateway to one of Victoria’s major tourist destinations is an eyesore. Surely the entrance to the southern peninsula at the intersection of Nepean Highway and Point Nepean Rd deserves better?

An insipid sign has been installed, proclaiming “Dromana, where the mountain meets the sea”.

The wording is acceptable, but the signboard leaves much to be desired and is of no consequence in welcoming tourists. This “strip” (from the freeway), as an entrance to our beautiful southern peninsula, is a disgrace.

Let’s get rid of the open drain by putting it underground and then landscape this entry strip with flower beds, palms and lawns.

There could be an architect-designed arch with a sign illuminated with LED lights.

Yes, this eyesore entry strip could become a highlight for tourists, welcoming them to Dromana.

Gerry Shepherd, Dromana

Annoyed, dismayed I am a resident of Crib Point and when I need a tradesman I look in the local newspapers. I found the advertisement for a local trade’s person in this week’s edition of The News (31/1/17).

When I described my problem to the person on the other end on the phone I was told “Sorry sir, we do not service your area”.

My question is “then why bother to advertise in The News if you don’t service the area”.

Needless to say I was annoyed and dismayed at the response.

Geoff Connelly, Crib Point

New national day It is very desirable that all Australians should wholeheartedly celebrate our national day and it is obviously divisive to celebrate it as the anniversary of the arrival of the first fleet.

Although it was not actually an invasion, the arrival of hundreds of white Englishmen in the first fleet initiated the blatant takeover of this land from the Aborigines after they had had it to themselves for possibly 60,000 years. If I had Aboriginal blood I would feel quite bitter about celebrating that event even though 229 years have passed.

I suggest we instead celebrate a date around 28 February because it was on about that date that Willem Janszoon made the first known European landing in Austrailia at the Pennefather River on Cape York in the Duyfken in 1606.

The attraction of celebrating that date is that Janszoon’s visit did not result in any white settlement and his confrontation with the Aborigines resulted in the loss of more of his men than

Aborigines.

Another suggestion is the actual date the Native Title Act 1993 came into effect as that began a basis on which imported Australians and native Australians can live here with equal rights.

I was born in Australia nearly 80 years ago, but it is my opinion that Australia Day should not be 26 January but a date acceptable to both the original inhabitants and we newcomers.

James McLoughlin, Balnarring

Actions, not words I note with interest that Nepean MP Martin Dixon (“Green agri-wedge” Letters 31/1/17) is promoting a talk fest on 14 February relating to law and order and police numbers on the Mornington Peninsula. We have had many talk fests before and all to no avail. Guests should include the police minister and chief commissioner who recently attended a meeting at Lakes Entrance over the same problem.

I can assure Mr Dixon that the local community and the Victorian public, are astutely aware of the overall disgraceful situation with law and order and policing in this state (I do not criticise the police on the beat, but their senior officers and judiciary need to take inventory of their public responsibility), so why have another talk fest which will do nothing to improve the situation.

At the time of writing we note another riot at Malmsbury justice centre with 15 escapees who have no respect for law or people in the community and all the politicians are doing is talking, not positive action.

Looking at past local talk fests: Sound barriers on the freeway (2016). No action; overpass/ intersection on the freeway near Jetty Rd (2013), a $200,000 report completed and no action by VicRoads or politicians.

Politicians from all sides need to work together and solve these serious problems with no more talk fests or playing politics.

R J Troutbeck, Boneo

Ditch the ditch In spite of the furore over sky rail versus the ditch, with the seeming majority of emotional noise opposing sky rail, I believe sky rail to be easily the best option.

But I guess I may not be in the majority in this decision, soon to be made by a state government under attack by orchestrated opposition.

Let’s hope the railway engineers and common sense can overrule the ditch option that would divide our former city with a flood prone gutter rail line, subject to puddling damage from vibration.

Over recent years rail traffic has dramatically increased, and vibration will increase beyond imagination.

What’s puddling? Well, sit on the beach and slap the damp sand, the result is water rising to the surface into a wet puddle.

The vibration from trains on the water table below the primary dune will be enough to misalign our railway line.

Should this trench railway be approved, my thoughts and sympathies go out to the gangers and maintenance workers trying to keep the lines true and trains on the rails.

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Scooter Squadron readies for parade MOBILITY Scooter users are being urged to join this year’s Hastings Day parade with its Superheroes theme.

“We are superheroes too”, Mornington Peninsula Shire’s scooter ambassador Fran Henke said.

Mrs Henke is encouraging other mobility scooter users to join the Scooter Squadron in the parade on 25 February.

“The aim is to encourage scooter safety,” Mrs Henke said. “Many scooter users are driving too fast around pedestrians. My message is dial it down – the scooter has a speed dial illustrated by the tortoise and hare. On busy streets dial it down to tortoise – at this speed you can also make safer manoeuvres in a confined space.”

Scooter users were being injured and even killed by cars backing out of driveways.

“Mobility scooters are a boon for people who have been isolated through inability to drive or go for a walk to do shopping, attend events or just enjoy the fresh air, but we need to use them sensitively,” Mrs Henke said.

Western Port Festival organisers want parade entrants to dress as super heroes.

Those wanting to join the parade should wear a cape, Superman t-shirt, or a hat and gather at about 11.30am opposite the Hastings police station ready to set off down High St by midday.

Paddlers help out THE Reclink Great Peninsula Paddle at Sorrento Sailing Couta Boat Club on Australia Day raised $5600 for

disadvantaged youth.

The money will go towards re-establishing the Western Port Warriors Football Team which helps disadvantaged youth in the Hastings and Somerville areas to enjoy the benefits of sport.

Reclink also plans to auction off a motorised scooter, with the proceeds going towards the Western Port Warriors. Businesses are also invited to get behind the cause and support the re-establishment of the Warriors.

Flinders MP Greg Hunt participated in the paddle in his first outing as sports minister.

Pillars petition A GROUP calling itself Residents within the Mornington Electorate is collecting signatures on a petition it wants Mornington MP David Morris to read to state parliament.

The petition says the Department of Environment, Water, Land and Planning (DEWLP) “approves of the Pil-

lars foreshore cliff area of Mt Martha as an ongoing tourist destination, yet fails to provide any safe access routes for the thousands of visitors … This causes significant disturbance and distress to local residents.”

The petition says DEWLP “has done nothing” to address cliff erosion, damage to vegetation, littering, danger to pedestrians, dangerous cliff-top jumping, illegal parking, anti-social behaviour and “extreme distress” to local residents.

It wants DEWLP to fund a walking trail or boardwalk and public amenities along the cliff side of the Esplanade between South Beach and Stanley Crescent, Mt Martha.

Mr Morris said last week he had yet to receive the petition.

Ancient arts

TYEREELORE elder from Tasmania Nannette Shaw will show how to make traditional bull kelp water vessels, pictured, at Baluk Arts, 6 Bruce St, Mornington, 1-4pm, Saturday 25 February. Those interested in learning this ancient art can then take home their own small kelp basket.

The cost of $75 includes materials and refreshments. Places are limited.

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Aboriginal art ROBERT Austin will talk about Aboriginal art at Mornington & District Historical Society’s first coffee morning of the year, 10.30am, Tuesday 14 February. The meeting will be in the meeting room at Mornington Fire Brigade, Nepean Highway, on the corner of Separation St. The cost is $5 each. All welcome.

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‘Deadline’ for funeral home THE Allison Monkhouse Mornington funeral home property in Mornington is being sold through a “deadline sale” closing early next month.

The 2357 square metre block on the corner of Nepean Highway and Strachans Rd, Mornington, is 900 metres west of Main St. Selling agents CVA Property Consultants are marketing the Residential Zone 1 site as suitable for a “variety of developments or owner occupiers seeking to take advantage of the generous Nepean Highway frontage”.

These options include a residential

development, medical centre, showroom, shops, service station and fast food, hotel/leisure, or aged care home.

The site with its funeral home building set over 250 square metres is offered by deadline sale closing 3pm, Thursday 2 March.

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Increased single rooms Patient rooms and ensuites will be refurbished and refreshed Improved front entrance access for patients and vehicles Chapel to be moved and increased in size with the addition of a multipurpose adjourning meeting room New kiosk and lounge area in front reception Whilst this is a comprehensive and detailed refurbishment it will occur in stages in order to have the least impact on both our inpatients and outpatient services.

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BTRE is the largest independent real estate agent in Western Port with a property management team boasting over 25 years of experience. Our team consists of two senior property managers, one assistant property manager and a rentals administrator who work together to manage your property as if it were their own. Our state of the art office features the latest technology and our staff undertake continuing training and education which keeps them up to date with the latest legislation and systems in the world of property management.

Become a Hassle-free landlord!

Forget the hassles…at BTRE we can assure you that we will protect your property and maximise your investment returns. btre.com.au WENDY TALLON Director and Senior Property Manager 0419 135 836 wendy@btre.com.au

LEONIE SCHRYEN Senior Property Manager

SARAH YOUNG Assistant Property Manager

MAREE WIESE Rentals Administrator

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Somerville 14a Sinclair Street

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hostess style kitchen with s/ steel appliances including a dishwasher and there is plenty of storage. Adjoining the kitchen is a large open plan family room with zoned ducted heating and cooling. This central location has convenient access to schools, shops, and transport.

Hastings 17 Elizabeth Street

For Lease $410 Per Week View By Appointment www.harcourts.com.au Hastings Office P 03 5970 7333 hastings@harcourts.com.au Harcourts Hastings 10/14 High Street

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Looking for a 3 bedroom home with 2 bathrooms? Look no further. Here we have a wonderful home and all located in the perfect spot! With 3 generous bedrooms with wall to wall carpet, 2 bathrooms, separate laundry, brand new kitchen with stainless steel gas stove and

electric oven, space in the kitchen for the breakfast table - open lounge with polished timber floors and a reverse cycle.

Single lock up garage with internal access and space behind for another car PLUS, a fully fenced front yard!

For Lease $370 Per Week View By Appointment www.harcourts.com.au Hastings Office P 03 5970 7333 hastings@harcourts.com.au Harcourts Hastings 10/14 High Street

Bittern 207 Myers Road

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Stunning Property Situated On 63.5 Acres This stunning home has been beautifully designed with a clever layout split over two storeys. The lower level features large kitchen and open plan dining and lounge, a grand main bedroom with FES & WIR. Large billiard room with built in bar, two more living zones, and a

powder room. Upstairs are four bedrooms, one with WIR and ensuite, with remaining bedrooms all with BIRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and sharing a fourth bathroom.Outside features synthetic tennis court, four sheds, two with with power and lighting, and bore water is available.

For Lease $1,500 Per Week View By Appointment www.harcourts.com.au Hastings Office P 03 5970 7333 hastings@harcourts.com.au Harcourts Hastings 10/14 High Street

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Balnarring 89a Balnarring Road

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Exclusive Estate on Village Edge Acreage A home and retreat in one, this grand property offers a lifestyle full of abundance with a majestic façade and lake views, multiple living areas, built in bars, pavilion, private Monet’s garden and boathouse overlooking your own personal lake. The main house comprises of three bedrooms – the impressive master bedroom opening to a verandah features a WIR & FES, three living areas include a formal lounge and there is an upstairs rumpus room, open plan kitchen, dining and lounge room. Head out to the deck from the main living area and you are invited down a pathway to the boathouse boasting an impressive outdoor living area, which includes an in-built BBQ, sitting area and handsome bar. Inside the boathouse, lifestyle comes first, begging you to relax in the steam room, workout in the indoor gym whilst taking in tranquil lake views and enjoy the convenience of a full bathroom, with toilet, basin and shower. The scenic lake is full of life with a secluded sandy beach area, jetty and adjoining replica of Monet’s Garden with a beautiful arc bridge that leads to a gazebo surrounded by water and foliage. Alongside the boathouse is an additional self-contained pavilion where Inside you will find ample space for a teenage retreat or separate rumpus room including a wet bar, powder room and private deck. The list of extras on offer continues with a ducted vacuum system; ducted heating and cooling; two generous sheds; a horse paddock with saddle enclosure; kids cubby; herb garden; fruit trees and nut trees; and plans in place for a second 2-bedroom dwelling, four-car garage and swimming pool if the new owner desires.

For Sale

Price On Application View By Appointment www.harcourts.com.au Tim Ripper M 0434 513 640 P 03 5970 7333 tim.ripper@harcourts.com.au Harcourts Hastings 10/14 High Street

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FROM $395,000

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WHAT AN OPPORTUNITY - FINISH ME OFF! â&#x20AC;˘Solid, partially renovated 3 bedroom home â&#x20AC;˘Dual-entry bathroom â&#x20AC;˘Combined lounge and dining area plus renovated kitchen â&#x20AC;˘+RPH QHHGV Ă RRU FRYHULQJV SDLQWLQJ ZLWK EDWKURRP DQG laundry also to be completed

8 ARTHUR STREET INSPECT BY APPOINTMENT

5 SAGES ROAD INSPECT BY APPOINTMENT

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8 ACRES WITH DUAL OCCUPANCY â&#x20AC;˘Dual occupancy residence on 8 acre parcel of land â&#x20AC;˘Two s/contained homes for a total of four bedrooms, two bathrooms, spacious living areas and kitchens â&#x20AC;˘Property is divided into 4 paddocks and zoned low density residential and located next to residential 1 land.

243 HODGINS ROAD INSPECT SATURDAY 2:00-2:30PM SEAN CRIMMINS 0411 734 814

$429,950

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1 ALEXANDRO GROVE INSPECT SATURDAY 1:00-1:30PM SEAN CRIMMINS 0411 734 814

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â&#x20AC;˘416 sqm block â&#x20AC;˘Perfect for those looking for low maintenance living with room to build their dream home. â&#x20AC;˘This is a low cost allotment, with plans and permits, that will sell quickly

INSPECT BY APPOINTMENT DON McKENZIE 0419 955 177

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â&#x20AC;˘Comfortable home positioned on 1/4 acre block â&#x20AC;˘3 bedrooms, master with walk in robe and ensuite â&#x20AC;˘Separate living and dining areas â&#x20AC;˘Family bathroom â&#x20AC;˘Huge backyard with side access

â&#x20AC;˘3 bedroom home with renovated galley kitchen â&#x20AC;˘Meals area and separate lounge â&#x20AC;˘Updated bathroom â&#x20AC;˘Good sized entertainment area and garden â&#x20AC;˘([FHOOHQW Ă&#x20AC;UVW KRPH RU LQYHVWPHQW SURSHUW\

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30 CAMPBELL STREET

1/6 LAE COURT

36 GOVERNORS ROAD

INSPECT SATURDAY 11:00-11:30AM SEAN CRIMMINS 0411 734 814

INSPECT BY APPOINTMENT DON McKENZIE 0419 955 177

INSPECT BY APPOINTMENT DON McKENZIE 0419 955 177

Baywest Real Estate (VIC) Pty. Ltd. 1/109 High Street Hastings, VIC 3915 Ph: 03 5979 4412 Fax: 03 5979 3097 Email: enquiries@baywestrealestate.com.au Web: www.baywestrealestate.com.au Page 8

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With 20 homes sold in January, Baywest Real Estate has started 2017 with a BANG!

Thinking of selling?

Call Don or Sean for a current value update on your home.

Baywest Real Estate (VIC) Pty. Ltd. 1/109 High Street Hastings, VIC 3915 Ph: 03 5979 4412 Fax: 03 5979 3097 Email: enquiries@baywestrealestate.com.au Web: www.baywestrealestate.com.au

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POSITION VACANT - SALES PROFESSIONAL

MARKET PLACE

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This is an outstanding opportunity for the right person to join our highly successful company. As an agency we always strive to provide the best level of service and advice, now L Cooper is looking for an ambitious, client-focused sale professional to become an integral part of our team.

We are seeking someone who is fairly local to the area, has a sales flair, that's motivated that works well in a team environment.

THE ROLL WILL INCLUDE: *Liaising and working with internal team members *Providing premium customer service to clients *Maintaining property files *Attend OFI's and private inspections *Coordinate and prepare documentation for new listings *Operate and manage database TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL NEED TO POSSESS: *Experience in a sales role *Demonstrated administration experience in a fast paced enviroment *Strong attention to detail *Excellent communication and time management skills *Strong customer focus *A can do positive attitude *Availability to work Saturdays *Current Agents Representative Certificate *Current police check

Ripe for renovation Address: For Sale: Agency: Agent:

If you feel you have what it takes to step into this roll and become a integral part of our team, please express your interest by emailing Phillip Stone at phil@lcooper.com.au or on mobile, 0412 226 758 All applications wil be treated with the strictest confidence.

1067 Frankston-Flinders Road, Somerville, 3912

Phone: 5977 7766

2534 Frankston Flinders Road, BITTERN Negotiable over $340,000 Harcourts, 10/14 High Street, Hastings, 5970 7333 Jason Dowler, 0403 598 754

AN amazing opportunity for the renovator awaits in always popular Bittern. Set on a 700 square metre block, close to schools, shops and transport, this quaint property is in perfectly fine condition for everyday living with neat living areas, kitchen and bathroom, so grab a great buy now and improve as you go, or roll up your sleeves and get right to it with the ultimate reward a wonderful investment property. Two bedrooms share the large bathroom and there is a powder room for guests, with the lounge room featuring gas heating. From the meals area you step out the large back yard which has plenty of scope for extensions (STCA) to create the perfect family outdoor space. The children and pets will have plenty of room to run and play, and there are several fruit trees, plus extra off-street parking is available for a trailer.

www.lcooper.com.au

64 High Street, Hastings 03 5979 2489 www.robertsandgreen.com.au

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PICTURESQUE RESIDENCE THAT WILL CAPTURE BOTH THE EYE AND THE HEART Serving up an unbeatable lifestyle, this sleek and stylish family home has been cleverly designed, with the creation of clean lines and space at the forefront.

Q 3 bedrooms – a spacious master bedroom has WIR, FES & plantation shutters.

Q Separate study or fourth bedroom.

Q Kitchen features quality s/steel appliances and a wealth of storage space.

Q Multiple living areas include a central lounge with surround sound system.

Q Ducted heating and split system air-conditioning.

Q Outdoor entertaining area complete with 4-person spa.

Q Double garage and huge shed with built-in bar, heating + cooling and bathroom.

COASTAL APPEAL WITH POTENTIAL TO RENOVATE, REBUILD OR SUB-DIVIDE (STCA) An exciting opportunity beckons from this affordable brick-veneer home that will attract everyone from investors, holiday-makers and developers who appreciate the benefits of this ‘priced to sell’ property.

Offers Over $620,000 Inspect: Saturday 12:00-12:30pm

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64 High Street, Hastings 03 5979 2489 www.robertsandgreen.com.au

Have you met our Property Managers Gail Miles & Ronelle Kraulis?

They’re the best in the business.

Roberts and Green Real Estate are industry leaders. We believe as technology evolves, we can break away from the ‘typical’ style of real estate and bring a new approach, a new quality of conversation, a new integration of technology and a new level of expertise – quite simply a new style of real estate.

In a traditional property management office or franchise, you would rely on one property manager completing all aspects of managing a property individually. When we manage your property, our entire team works together to ensure the process is as smooth and efficient as it should be.

Q In

12 short months our Agency has already gained 105 investment properties. online access to all of your financial statements, maintenance reports, tenant payments, record of communications etc.

Q If your investment property is currently with another agent, we will match your management fees.

Q We are available in our office 6 days a week and after-hours for emergencies.

Q 17 years of Property Management experience.

Q Shorter vacancy rates and higher rents.

Q Quality tenants through extensive background checks.

Q We have a zero tolerance rent arrears policy.

Q We will not arrange repairs to your property without your knowledge and approval.

Q 24/7

5979 2489 reception@robertsandgreen.com.au Lisa Roberts

Wilma Green

Paige Brierley

Jacqui Robinson Ronelle Kraulis

BUSINESS OWNER

BUSINESS OWNER

PERSONAL ASSISTANT

SALES EXECUTIVE

Gail Miles

PROPERTY MANAGER PROPERTY MANAGER

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168 Main Street, Mornington VIC 3931 T. 03 5975 6888

Moorooduc

Auction

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234 Coolart Road, Moorooduc Magnificent Lifestyle Property This stunning five acre (Approx.) property with a floodlit sand based arena delivers a flawless family environment set in picturesque country surroundings with a magnificent north-facing four-bedroom, two-bathroom home spilling out to an entertaining mecca staged around a 13-metre heated pool, covered lounge and cabana with heated spa. Highlights include three living areas including a billiards room with bar, dining room with bi-fold doors, superb Corian entertainer’s kitchen, surround sound, post and rail fencing with interlinked paddocks and day yards, huge multi-purpose barn with bathroom and extensive shedding within close proximity to shopping villages, schools, beaches and Peninsula Link.

Auction Inspect Contact

25th February 12.00pm As advertised or by appointment Ayden Nelson 0419 447 038 Robert Bowman 0417 173 103

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168 Main Street, Mornington VIC 3931 T. 03 5975 6888

Mount Martha

Auction

93 Dominion Road, Mount Martha Custom designed to the highest standard, this striking 18-month-old contemporary two-storey residence combines stunning appointments with the rare advantages of a fully self-contained two-bedroom apartment delivering a flawless five-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom family environment geared for entertaining. Featuring a magnificent Smeg kitchen with Butler’s pantry, media room, rumpus room, study, separate living and dining rooms linking to yearround alfresco entertaining, palatial main bedroom suite and parking for eight cars. Beautifully situated in the dress circle of Mount Martha, the home is just a short stroll from the village and beachfront and close to schools including Mount Martha Primary and Balcombe Grammar.

Auction 25th February 2.00pm Inspection As advertised or by appointment Contact Alex Campbell 0432 344 394 Jake Egan 0491 129 137 bowmanandcompany.com.au

A5 B3 C2

Mount Martha

Auction

10 Caroline Court, Mount Martha Fully renovated to a superior standard of finish, this stunning three-bedroom, two-bathroom residence boasts light-saturated living spaces and seamless indoor-outdoor connections tucked away in a quiet cul-de-sac close to Bentons Square and primary schools. The sumptuous interiors flaunt stylish flooring, bespoke handcrafted light fittings, sleek concrete benchtops and the latest fixtures. Expansive windows in the spacious living and dining zones and state-of-the-art kitchen ensure the meticulously landscaped gardens and designer decking interplay with the interior. Excellent appointments include a luxe main bedroom suite, single garage, a second driveway with remote gates and so much more!

Auction 25th February 3.00pm Inspection As advertised or by appointment Contact Jake Egan 0491 129 137 Rachel Crook 0419 300 515 bowmanandcompany.com.au

A3 B2 C2 bowmanandcompany.com.au

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BE YOUR OWN LANDLORD PRICE On Application

A fully fitted out office/medical suite with all the bells and whistles including high quality internal portion walls (layout can be varied), floating plaster ceiling and concealed lighting, air conditioning, floor coverings, reception area, 3 treatment rooms/offices and internal toilets.

All surrounded by large council car park and situated opposite existing medical/optical practices and the entrance to Aldi.

Currently occupied by Podiatrist now offered for sale with Vacant Possession.

VIEW By Appointment AGENT Chris Watt 0417 588 321

3 CENTURY 21 HOMEPORT 5979 3555

SOMERVILLE 14 ERAMOSA ROAD EAST

EXECUTORS AUCTION - FORMER COMMONWEALTH BANK BUILDING Purpose built banking chamber of approx 310m² on ground floor plus first floor staff facilities of approx 98m² in the most prominent location in town. Planning permit issued to convert existing footprint into 3 shops of approx 72m², 73m² and 66m² facing High Street with an additional 98m² shop facing Victoria Street PLUS a new shop of 118m² facing Victoria Street over existing car park.

Such a sought after location does not come onto the market often in Hastings and when redeveloped these new shops will command a premium return. This is a genuine opportunity to purchase a solidly constructed building on the most prominent corner in town. NOTE: All bidding will be on a + GST basis

CENTURY 21 HOMEPORT 5979 3555

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AUCTION Wednesday 22 February at 2:00pm VIEW

By Appointment

TERMS

10% Depsoit Balance 60 days / vacant possession

AGENT

Chris Watt 0417 588 321

HASTINGS 63-67 HIGH STREET

SMARTER BOLDER FASTER

100 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK...

A Pianoforte scholarship on offer Compiled by Cameron McCullough UP to the 20th of this month Miss Theodora Carter, A.T.C.L., of 6 Pine Grove, Malvern, offers 12 months’ free tuition for pianoforte scholarship to be awarded to the a most promising candidate, not necessarily the best player. *** THE monthly meeting of the Somerville Fruitgrowers’ and Horticultural Association will be held on Monday evening next. February 12, at 8pm, in the Mechanics’ Hall, when the business will be - Notice of motion re an executive to conduct all further business for this year; Soft Fruit Pool, etc. *** MESSRS Catani and Kermode paid a visit to Frankston on Wednesday and were met by Cr Oates and Mr J E. Jones, shire secretary Cr Plowman sent an apology for non-attendance.

They inspected Kananook Creek, from the mouth to the bridge at Davey Street.

The Department has £100 to spend, and proposes to make the sheeting drift proof. They proposed that the Council form the creek above Davey Street into a defined channel with brick and cement, and fill up all depressions with sand and induce grass to grow.

They also suggested that owners of properties abutting on the creek should be notified to withdraw their fences to proper lines and that the Council and residents find £50, and go to the Minister by deputation and ask for the formation of a dock below lift bridge, and that a suction dredge be sent down each year about December to clean the

mouth of the creek out. *** THE working bee at the Frankston Cemetery on Saturday last was a great success, 22 being present and good work was done in clearing and burning it. It is the intention of the committee to hold another bee on Saturday, February 10th (this afternoon).

The names of the workers present were as follows :– Cr Oates, Messrs H. McComb, E. McComb, J. Moseley, A. Corlett, C. Gray. S. Laurey, S. Oliver, H. Prosser, P. J. Murray, T. Bray, N. Graham, T. Ferrier, J. Millard, F. Wells, senr., R. Stafford, V. Crosskell, H. Shepherd, F. H. Wells, J. Masters, J. Bray, B. McComb, M. Prosser.

Afternoon tea was provided by Mesdames F. Wells sen. and C. Gray to whom the best thanks of the committee is tendered.

Roll up again this afternoon with scythe and fernhooks and make another good show. *** MISS Boniwell, organising secretary of the Zenana Bible and Medical Mission, gave a most interesting address on the work of the mission last Saturday evening, near the Frankston pier.

The address was illustrated by beautifully colored lantern slides revealing characteristics of Indian life and customs, also the progress of the work undertaken and amid many difficulties of the Society.

There was a fine attendance of people, from whom an appeal for assistance evoked a generous response.

Miss Boniwell also spoke in the

Methodist Church on Sunday evening, on “The great and effectual Door” opened in India for Missionary activity and described the great mass movements towards Christianity of recent years, especially among the lower castes.

She said that the great need here, as in other missions, was an increased number of devoted teachers. The people were in ignorance and awaited, and in many instances welcomed, the light.

A children’s service was held on the beach Monday afternoon. This also was well attended by young folk, with a fair sprinkling of adults. Several of those present were arrayed in Eastern costume, which was amply explained

by Miss Boniwell, who kept the attention of the children riveted. *** Frankston Court of Petty Sessions.

Monday 5th February 1917. Before Messrs S. Sherlock and V. J. Oates J’s P. RAILWAY PROSECUTIONS. Edward Charles Crocke and Ernest Joseph McMahon were charged by Joseph Dean (a railway officer) with travelling between South Yarra and Frankston without tickets, on 18th of January last. Both defendants pleaded guilty.

Porter Lidgerwood proved the offence and stated that defendants, who were drunk, became abusive and used bad language when asked for their tickets at Frankston.

They were given in charge and when searched at the watch house by Const.

Ryan, tickets to South Yarra only were found in their possession.

Defendants pleaded guilty.

Const. Ryan informed the Bench that defendants had already been punished for the bad language.

They were both returned soldiers who had been wounded in their country’s cause.

The chairman, Capt Sherlock, said that the Court would take into consideration the facts mentioned by Const.

Ryan As they were returned soldiers the Bench would be lenient, but the practice of travelling without tickets was very prevalent.

Each defendant would be fined 10s with 10s costs and 14 days’ time would be allowed to pay.

W. Watson for travelling first class on second class ticket between Aspendale and Frankston on 10th December last, was fined 10s with 7s 6d costs.

Reginald Brett for travelling on a previously used ticket between Seaford and Chelsea, on 8th of January was fined 20s with 12s 6d.

The chairman stated that the evidence showed deliberate intention to defraud in this case.

On Wednesday, 7th inst , Percy Frederick Stibbs was charged by the Police with being drunk and disorderly on 6th inst. Pleaded guilty and was fined 2s 6d or 4 hours’ imprisonment. *** Our Letter Box. TO THE EDITOR. Sir–May I beg space to reply to A.I.F’s letter published in last week’s “Standard.”

Your correspondent says or he or she has spent “several months” in

Frankston and presumes to criticize the “Wattle Club”.

When A.I.F. has been here as many years as I have she will realize that to mind one’s own business is a very popular virtue, here abouts.

Even supposing all the assertions made in A.I.F’s are true, by what right does he or she dare to dictate to the Club as to whom they shall have on their committee.

No doubt the young man mentioned thinks that “he is doing his bit” in spending his leisure hours in this patriotic work, but some peeps are never satisfied with what the other fellow does.

A.I.F.’s letter does not divulge the sex of the writer, but I would guess it could be an old she-dragon, who shouted “Vote Yes” at the recent referendum and wept fitter tears because the power was not given, the pugilists to force out boys into the murderous trenches.

I advise the “Wattle” Club to go on entertaining and take no notice of the harping criticisms of rank outsiders.

Let their motto be “Ride for yourselves and ride to win and you can’t very well go wrong.” Those persons at recruiting meetings and writing letters to the press are not very anxious to go out and fight, but wish to send all out boys.

Hoping the young man in question will not allow A.I.F.’s letter worry him into resigning, I am yours etc., SYMPATHETIC. *** From the pages of the Mornington Standard, 10 February, 1917

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OBITUARY

Farewell to Don Prout

By Peter McCullough DON Prout moved to Tyabb when he completed his electrical apprenticeship at the age of 21. For the next 67 years he conducted his business as an electrician in the Western Port area although in recent years he was “more or less” retired, allowing his son Andrew to run the firm of D. Prout & Co. Pty. Ltd. Over the decades Don was involved in a variety of community activities, with Rotary being a special interest.

Following a fall at home, Don passed away on 8 December, 2016 at the age of 88. St. John’s Presbyterian church in Somerville was filled for the funeral on 15 December with the service being conducted by the Reverend Frank Savage. The eulogy was given by son Andrew and he was supported by Don’s granddaughter, Rebecca Gillies, long term friend from Colac, Neil Costin, and local residents Joy Coleman, Beth Wilson and Geoff Stockton. *** DON was an only child and was born in Brunswick on 29 August, 1928 to Stan and Ella Prout of Coburg. He attended Moreland Primary and Secondary Schools and, like many boys of that era, his first job was selling papers on a street corner in Brunswick.

On leaving school Don attempted to join the navy but was advised to do an apprenticeship first. About this time his parents relocated to East Melbourne which meant that in 1942 Don was enrolled at Collingwood Technical School. After two years of a carpentry apprenticeship, Don transferred to an electrical apprenticeship which he completed successfully.

Collingwood Tech. in those days was something of a nursery for potential sportsmen: Ron Richards and Len Fitzgerald (both of Collingwood) and Harold Shillinglaw (Fitzroy) were to become League footballers while Neil Harvey-the last remaining member of Bradman’s 1948 Invincibles-was a more than handy cricketer.

Don was of course working during his apprenticeship years and he would travel from job to job with his tools on the tram. During this time Don’s

father, Stan, achieved his ambition of returning to the country: from the proceeds of the sale of his mixed business in East Melbourne he purchased an orchard of 30 acres on the FrankstonFlinders Road (then called Hastings Road) in Tyabb. Consequently Don boarded at the YMCA and other places until he completed his apprenticeship.

Although his mother had sent him off for piano lessons for some years, Don was far more interested in playing the drums. He played the kettle drum in the school band and in the Salvation Army band while living in Moreland. During his teenage years he played regularly with several bands.

This love of music was a constant in Don’s life and he regularly entertained members of the local Probus Club at his home with the keyboard.

Don also played football for about 20 years, starting with the school team and then Black Rock before he moved to Tyabb.

Scouting was an early interest. Don joined the Moreland Cubs before moving on to the Scouts. Later, when living in East Melbourne, he joined the Sea Scouts at Ivanhoe and would ride his pushbike across to attend meetings. By now the bike had replaced the tram as Don’s means of transport to and from work.

Don was 21 when he completed his apprenticeship and decided to join the rest of the family in Tyabb. About this time he acquired his first real form of transport: a twin Triumph motorbike which he enjoyed going on rides with mates Roy and Alan Flood. A venture into the metropolitan area one day, however, provided Don with a

salutary lesson:tram tracks and motor bikes don’t mix!

Although his initial intention when he moved to Tyabb was to join the navy, Don’s father mentioned that about 300 properties in the area were about to have electricity connected and advised him that this would be an opportune time to set up his own business. And so,on 30 August, 1949, the firm of D. Prout & Co. Pty. Ltd. was established; it still trades under that name with son Andrew in charge, attending to some customers who have been on the books for over 40 years. While Don was “retired”, he and Shirley helped with the paperwork and Don constantly badgered wholesalers with the inevitable question “Surely you can do a better price than that?”Over the years 38 apprentices have learned the trade from Don

Above: Don Prout with the one that didn’t get away.

Left: Don with his first set of wheels.

Below: Don’s community contribution was recognised at an early age.

Here a letter received by Don from the Prime Minister, Robert Menzies.

Right: A young Don, at the time of his move to Tyabb.

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and Andrew; they remained friends and most of them were amongst the mourners at the funeral.

As soon as he moved to Tyabb Don resumed playing football, generally at full forward, with Tyabb and then, when they went into recess, with Somerville. Don also played cricket with Tyabb until he was 43.

Don was a batsman but, as recounted

by Geoff Stockton, he was on one occasion tossed the ball by captain Ron Grant when bowlers were in short supply. According to Geoff, it remains the only 16 ball over recorded in the scorebooks at Tyabb!

As well as playing cricket for Tyabb on a Saturday, Don also played in a social competition on a Sunday based around Mornington. He was a member of the Mornington Peninsula Cricket Association and was involved

in the building of their clubrooms at the Hooper Oval in Graydens Road.

Locally, he was on the committee and held the position of Vice-President of both the football and cricket clubs. He was a life member of both.

When Don was eight he spent his school holidays visiting relatives in Dunolly. Nearby lived the family of the local shoe repairer, Jim Edwards, which included a two year old daughter named Shirley. The Edwards moved to Frankston and, when she was 16, Shirley attended a dance at the Frankston RSL. There she encountered a 22 year old from Tyabb who recalled their “meeting” at Dunolly some 14 years earlier. On Australia Day 1957 Don and Shirley were married at the Frankston Methodist Church; the day was chosen by Shirley so Don would have no excuse if he forgot their anniversary!

Don and Shirley had two children:Susan, born in 1958, and Andrew, born in 1963. Although Susan now lives in Queensland, her two children, Brennan and Rebecca Gillies, are residents of the Peninsula and have had close ties with their grandparents.

Both Don and Shirley have been members of the Hastings Combined Probus Club, and both have held the position of President in their 16 years of involvement. However Don’s main interest since his football/cricket days has been Rotary. He was an inaugural member when the Hastings Rotary Club was formed in 1969 and held many positions in the subsequent 47 years. Don was a past President and had recently retired as Chairman of the Rotary Foundation District Committee. He received a Citation Award and was the recipient of a Paul Harris Fellowship. Shirley, too, received a Fellowship for her involvement as a Rotary-ann.

Although he didn’t take up golf until he was in his 40’s, Don was a member at Long Island for over 30 years and was on the Steering Committee for the establishment of Devil Bend Golf Club. He was that club’s first Secretary and participated in many working bees in the early years. Lawn bowls at Somerville was another interest with Don a pennant member for eight years.

The lure of fishing did not pass unnoticed as Don always had his own boat and fished Western Port Bay from his arrival in 1949. As with other things he took on, it took a lot to change his course. This is borne out by the following anecdote provided

by Andrew in his eulogy: “Dad and

Hastings Rotary Club Members, circa 1973: Back row l-r Bill Armstrong, Jeff Harvey, Loel Caldwell, John Hughes, Albert Coleman, Bob Hooper, Rod Watkins, Rev Brian Viney, Les Henson, Peter Speedie, Jim Fleming, Doug Brown, Bob Brown, Don Prout, Malcolm Gleeson. Front l-r Alf Jago, Don Hodgins, Doug Coates, Ian Bond, Ray Greenway (President), Gordon Gray, Peter Clark, Austin Fouracre, Harold Ludgate, Bill Jouning, Phil Gannon.

Tyabb Football Club, Season 1949: Back row l-r Ron Baker, Norm Francis, Ron Grant, Ernie Holley, Lewis Cole, Roy Flood, Ross Mair, Jack O’neill, Maurice Clarke, Harry Victor, Laurie Denham, Les Thornell, Bob Houfe. Front row l-r Wesley Clarke (goal umpire), Harry Mason, Mick Holley, Eric Unthank, Alf Murray (Captain), Eddie Wallace, Don Prout, Frank Smedley, Stan Prout (Team Manager).

I took my little tinny out from Stony Point on a cold winter’s night in July, chasing garfish and squid, with me driving the boat and holding the spotlight while Dad was in charge of the net. Next minute a very excited Dad reached out too far after spotting a good-sized gar and SPLASH, overboard he went in water of about 10 degrees. It was pitch dark and we were several hundred metres from the shore. All I could see were his knuckles and eyes looking over as he hung onto the front of the boat which I was driving in to beach him. He must have been freezing so I said ‘ I will get the car and we will go home.’ Those who have known Dad will realize that

Tyabb Cricket Club, Season 1959-60: Back row l-r Keith Rosewarne, Don Prout, Cecil Moss, Ron Grant, Ernie Rigby, Les Thornell. Front row l-r Kevin Hodgins, David Barclay, Maurice Clarke, Ken Davidson, Geoff Stockton

he could be stubborn. His reply was ‘No way! We came to fish so let’s get back out there.’ Luckily I had a spare jumper in the car but, gee, he must have been cold.”

With the hard yards behind them Don and Shirley caught the travel bug in the 1990’s: to New Zealand in 1991 and then an extensive tour of Europe in 1993. Assistance to the hospital in Suva was one of Rotary’s special projects and this led to a trip to Fiji for Don and Shirley in 1997.

Don Prout will be remembered as a dedicated family man, a skilled tradesman, and a person who made a significant contribution to the Western Port community.

Left: Don and Shirley, married at the Frankston Methodist Church, 26 January 1957.

Above: ”The Firm”. Don with son, Andrew.

Below: The family circle: Don and Shirley with son Andrew, daughter Susan and granchildren Rebecca and Brennan.

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PUZZLE ZONE

ACROSS 1. Difficulties 5. US space organisation 7. Dork 8. Runway zone 9. Cinema attendants 12. Ouzo flavour 15. One fourth 19. Fails to (5’1)

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The Tortoise and the Hair

By Stuart McCullough Ring, ring. Ring, ring. Ring, ring.

‘WHAT!’ ‘Good morning Mr. President.’

‘Who is this?’

‘It’s Malcolm Turnbull.’

‘Trumble?’

‘Turnbull.’

‘Hey, Tumble, I want answers. Like where the hell is my pizza? I ordered that thing thirty minutes ago and if I don’t see a stuffed crust super supreme in front of me in the next sixty seconds, you know what I’m gonna do? I’m gonna call the Pentagon, get a dozen five star generals and not only will you bring me pizza, I’ll make you pay for it. Mark my words.’

(Pause) ‘This isn’t the pizza guy.’

‘How did you get this number? Damn it! Why are people always giving out my digits? It drives me crazy.’

‘We have a scheduled phone call.’

‘No we don’t. Nope. That’s a lie. Never gonna happen. Everybody knows that’s fake news from the liberal elite media, right there. Meryl Streep probably told you that and you’re crazy to believe anything that overrated broad says. True fact; I was actually offered the role of Margaret Thatcher before they gave it to her. The producers begged me. BEGGED me, but I just couldn’t do it. Would have done a fantastic job, too. She got an Oscar, but if I’d done it, I’d have won a Nobel.’

‘Mr. President, there’s no Nobel Prize for acting.’

‘Of course there is. You’re crazy. Who did you say you were?’

‘It’s Malcolm Turnbull, Prime Minister of Australia.’

‘Hold on a New York minute here, Tindell. You have a lot of nerve calling me like this. I’m half way through binge-watching season six of Keeping Up With the Kardashians. It’s really a tre-

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mendous show. Tremendous. They wanted me as a series regular. I’d come on and give financial advice, that kind of thing. Would have done a superb job, too. Superb. But I couldn’t fit it in my schedule. Great family. I’m thinking of giving them Canada. Where did you say you were from?’

‘Australia.’

‘WHAT! You people. As far as I’m concerned you take him back. I don’t want to even have to see his ugly face again. You know I gave him a perfectly successful television program and he flushed it right down the tubes. The ratings are

basically in the toilet right now. It’s unbelievable.

You know, Arnold Schwarzenegger should fire himself. Hey Arnie! YOU’RE FIRED.’ ‘No Mr. President, you’re thinking of Austria.

I’m from Australia.’

‘Nice try but it doesn’t exist. No one fools Donald J Trump. Nobody.’

‘I can assure you that Australia exists. You’ve actually been here.’

‘Who do you think you’re talking to, Tingle?

Did you know my inauguration could be seen from space? Trundell, are you listening to me?

TUNGDELL!!!’

(Long, long pause) ‘I’m still here, Mr. President.’

‘This is the worst, absolutely the worst call I’ve had today. I was talking to Putin earlier – tremendous person, really first class – we’ve agreed to go shirtless bear wrestling together in April. I think he’d be better than Schwarzenegger, I really do.

In fact…’ (Sound of phone hitting desk and muffled yelling – ‘GET ME AN EXECUTIVE ORDER. ARNIE’S OUT, VLAD’S IN.’) What was I saying, Toadstool?’

‘It’s Turnbull. We we’re going to discuss the deal.’

‘THAT’S YOU?! For crying out loud why didn’t you say something earlier? That deal STINKS like last week’s tuna fish. I’ll tell you this: Donald J Trump would never cut a deal like that. Never.

Not in a million years. In fact, if Donald J Trump had negotiated that deal – I’m a master negotiator, everybody knows it – you would have surrendered Tasmania.’

(Pause) ‘A deal is a deal.’

(Sound of screaming) ‘Do you hear that, Turbo?

That’s the sound of me pulling out the hair of the person standing next to me in frustration. FRUSTRATION! I’d pull out my own hair but I can’t because I signed an Executive Order yesterday classifying it as a National Park. So that’s your final offer?’

‘It is, Mr. President.’

‘Damn it, Trombone! WAIT A MINUTE. FINALLY. My pizza has arrived. Do you guys even have pizza in Austria? You know I make an amazing pizza, everyone thinks so. Really exquisite.

Truncheon, are you still there? TRUNCHEON?!

DO YOU HEAR ME?????’ (Line goes dead) stuart@stuartmccullough.com

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SUPERHEIST RETAKE THEIR THRONE Born… 1993.

Forefather’s of Australian Nu-Metal.

10 years hard touring. 2 top 20 albums. A spate of top 40 singles.

Every major festival. Huge fan base.

US record labels hot on their trail.

Died… 2003.

Fast forward to 2016… Like Lazarus…SUPERHEIST are back!

Back with a vengeance!

After 13 years off the grid, guitarist and songwriter Richie “dw Norton and bass player Drew Dedman have enlisted drummer Benny Clark (Electrik Dynamite) and who Norton describes as the best frontman in both hemisphere’s Ezekiel Ox on lead vocals.

With a brand new album and what the pundits are calling the band’s greatest work to date, Superheist are set to unleash their 4th album and first in 13 years… GHOSTS OF THE SOCIAL DEAD. Produced and mixed in Los Angeles California by none other than Jay Baumgardner (Evanescence, Bush, Papa Roach, Orgy, Coal Chamber) at the famous NRG Studios in North Hollywood. A collection of stadium Nu-Metal Rock anthems… Ezekiel Ox taking the band into the stratosphere with his menacing hard rap and epic Farnhamesque big chorus delivery!

This is not a reunion people… This is a retaking of the Throne!

Superheist will be playing at The Grand Hotel, Mornington, on Friday 24 February. Tickets at grand.oztix. com.au or www.grand.net.au

VINCE JONES COMES TO TOWN Australia’s foremost jazz vocalist, Vince Jones, is heading to the peninsula on March 9, leading a celebration of one of rock’s greatest music performers, Van Morrison.

With his reputation as a remarkable interpreter of jazz songs, Jones will lead the specially formed seven-piece Astral Orchestra, spearheaded by musical director, Matt McMahon, as they bring to life two of Van’s most cherished albums, Astral Weeks and Moondance.

“The first of Van Morrison’s albums I had access to was Astral Weeks when I was 17, and it intrigued me that he used jazz guys for that

album,” said Jones. “I thought he must be really gifted to bring all those guys together and was really impressed with the music.”

Vince Jones and the Astral Orchestra started performing the show in 2016 and it was very well received.

“We decided to take it to the regional areas to give people outside the major cities a chance to experience this music. I’m not a cover guy so interpret the songs while in no way diminishing the Van Morrison quality,” he said.

After a 20 album international career, spanning four decades, Vince Jones has set the benchmark for Australian

jazz vocalists and musicians. His Celtic, jazz and blues influence provides the perfect background for interpreting the great Van Morrison’s work.

Sold-out concerts during the 2016 Melbourne International Jazz Festival and cities across Australia, confirmed the demand for Morrison’s repertoire and iconic masterpieces, and Jones interpretation of them.

Van Morrison Masterpieces presented by Vince Jones and the Astral Orchestra is at the Frankston Arts Centre on Thursday March 9 at 8pm. www.artscentrefrankston.vic.gov.au Western Port News 7 February 2017

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MENTAL AS ANYTHING Nearly 40 years of recording and non stop touring. 25 top 40 hits in Australia.

Sustained international airplay and Mentals are still at it. Martin Plaza and Greedy Smith are always writing songs.

They can’t stop! Here comes a loony chunkabilly track from Plaza. Slide guitar harmonica and laconic vocal take us to his bedlam. -Goat Tracks In My Sandpit-.

A troubled soul?

Recorded in Martin Plaza’s Sandpit and A

Sharp In Riverwood. Plaza obliquely pays tribute to Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys referencing his famous living room sandpit where Brian wrote his songs and faced his personal demons.

Plaza’s demons?: phantom footprints? unseen goats drinking all his cans beer?

Shades of the Nips perhaps. Produced by Martin and Steve James who produced Mentals take on RocknRoll Music for Young Einstein.

In the can and just around the corner is a

five track EP featuring the Mentals current lineup of Martin Cilia From the Atlantics on guitar, Jacob Cook on drums and from Mondo Rock, Casey Chambers and Jimmy Barnes James Gillard on bass and bvs. Five new songs Written by Greedy and Martin that Show the range and depth of two lifetimes in pop songwriting.

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The Doggies play with intent PROVINCIAL

By IT Gully MORNINGTON made its intentions well and truly known on Saturday that it is looking for an outright victory against Long Island at Alexandra Park.

In a very tight 2016-17 season, every point and every ounce of percentage is going to come into play at the conclusion of the final home and away match of the season.

The Dogs are outside the top bracket by just four points (behind Mt Eliza) and a game behind Langwarrin and

POB. An outright win in this match would get them inside the four.

In a game of cat and mouse, Long Island won the toss and sent the home side into bat. The Dogs responded with 7/220 in 60 overs, Brad McDonald scoring 90, Luke Popov opening with 33 and skipper Matt Foon hitting 32.

The Islanders faced the last 20 overs of the day and finished on 3/52 with Brad Bailey, Peter Connell and Lochlan Scott all back in the sheds. Foon snared 2/17 from five overs and Popov picked up the wicket of Connell.

Langwarrin teenager Aaron Ed-

wards went agonisingly close to his first senior century against Mt Eliza, caught behind off the bowling of Shaun Knott for 99.

With the field up and Knott previously up in his grill, Edwards, who came in in the second over of the day and was still there 72 overs later, swiped at a Knott delivery outside off stump, only to tickle it and get caught behind.

Travis Campbell scored 37, Matt Prosser 33 and Taylor Smith hit 27, helping the Kangas to 239.

Thirteen wickets fell in the Moorooduc and Crib Point match.

The Ducs batted first and were rolled for 132, Shamith Kannangara scoring almost half of them with 68, while David Greensmith was next best with 19.

In reply, Crib Point is in some trouble at 3/35 with Brad Davidson, Matt Blake and Tom Pengally all back in the sheds.

Pines has set Baxter 219 for victory in their match at Eric Bell Reserve.

While a number of players got starts for the Piners, none were able to get on with the job. Damien Lawrence topscored with 43, Craig Entwhistle hit 33, Harley Peace-Stirling 31 and Nick Wilcox chimed-in with a handy 34.

James LaBrooy continued his dominance with the ball for Peninsula Old Boys on Saturday against Somerville, taking 6/43 from 15 overs. Somerville put together a more than competitive total, however, snaring 221.

Pearcedale were choked by Sorrento on Saturday, restricted to just 129 in 80 overs.

Brad Trotter scored 59 of them, while Will Kennedy hit 25.

Sorrento skipper Bobby Wilson snared 4/20 from 26 overs for the Sorras, including 17 maidens, while Sam Duewel picked up 2/28 from 21 overs.

Main Ridge make their move DISTRICT

By IT Gully MAIN RIDGE has thrown down the challenge and is making its move in MPCA District cricket.

Going into the third last match of the home and away season, the Ridge are currently in fifth place on 62 points, along with Baden Powell and Heatherhill. Rosebud and Delacombe Park are four points clear on 66 points and Mt Martha is a game ahead in second place on 74 points. Red Hill is on top.

The Ridge can shake off Baden Powell if they can get the job done in this game against the Braves and keep the heat on the Buds, parkers and the Reds.

The Ridge have started wonderfully well, scoring 328 against the Braves.

Will Noall was the second Main Ridge player in as many week (with Gareth Wyatt) to score a ton, hitting a fine 114 on Saturday, while Shaun Foster continues to rack them up, scoring 73, and Michael Holmes hit 67.

Blake Hillman was the pick of the Braves’ bowlers with 4/60 from 20.5 overs.

Top of the table Red Hill have slumped against Seaford after bowling the visitors out for just 105.

Glenn Collett was on fire early for the Hillmen, snaring 3/28 from 15 overs, while Tom McCarthy claimed 3/28 off nine overs and Simon Dart and Jimmy McCall picked up two wickets each.

However, the Hillmen crumbled to be 5/59 at the close of play. Simon Dart and Brent Martin are back in the sheds. Andrew Mock is not out 29.

Chris Cleef did the damage for Sea-

ford, claiming 4/25 from 14 overs.

Heatherhill and Mt Martha is an interesting tussle. The Reds can give themselves some breathing space over the Hills if they can get the job done.

The match is evenly posed though after the Reds were bowled out for 167. Brett Wilkinson saved his side with 66, while Brett Maxwell was superb for the Hills with 5/36 from 19 overs.

In reply, Heatherhill is 1/24.

Boneo are desperately looking for their first win and to get off the bottom of the ladder and they are a big show against Rosebud.

Ryan Jellie scored 60, Cam Williams 58 and Justin Moore 44 to help the Pandas to 267.

Rosebud are sure to lose its place in the top bracket if it loses against Boneo.

Dealcombe Park are poised to record an easy victory against Rye. Ricky Ramsdale snared 5/34 from 26 overs to help his side dismiss Rye for 133.

Andrew Stapleton was on fire early, picking up 3/29 before being struck down in his ninth over.

Delacombe Park is 1/18 in reply.

Flinders are still an outside chance of playing finals if things work out for them and they are every chance of beating Seaford Tigers after scoring 238.

Andrew Power was at his devastating best with 102 for the Sharks while Tom Clements was equally menacing.

Power and Clements opened with 134.

Ash Mills was the best of the Tigers’ bowlers with 3/34.

Up hill battle: Heatherhill managed to bowl out Mount Martha for 167 runs. Picture: Rab Siddhi

Tight tussle for Frogs, Yabbies SUB-DISTRICT

By IT Gully AN amazing 18 wickets fell in the MPCA Sub District match between Tootgarook and Tyabb on the opening day on Saturday.

After 80 overs of play, there isn’t a clear-cut favourite to win the match.

Tootgarook are 30 runs ahead with two wickets in hand.

The Yabbies will be looking for quick wickets on day two, then looking to

score quick runs to give themselves a chance to bowl out the home side to record a reverse outright win.

The Frogs are in the box seat though after bowling out the Yabbies for 51.

Stephen Brain was superb with the ball for the home side with 4/20, while AJ King and Matt Whelan claimed two wickets each.

In reply, the Frogs are 8/81 with Jason Lane and King at the crease. At one stage Tootgarook was 6/46.

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are both doing everything they can to lose their clash too.

The Saints were bowled out for 119 with Andrew Dowey top scoring with 29, Pete Mereszko scoring 26 and Brent Murdock 25. Brett Hudgson and Jack Butland were the pick of the Stonecats’ bowlers with three wickets each.

In reply, YCW is in some early trouble at 2/15.

Hastings looks to be coasting to victory against Dromana.

The Hoppers batted first and were

bowled out for 149, Zac Clan top scoring with 48. Mitch Floyd snared 3/23 for the Blues and Luke Hewitt, Ryan McNamara and Nathan Hunt took two wickets each.

In reply, the Blues are 2/68, Rob Hearn unbeaten on 34, while Floyd was out late in the day for 27.

Carrum Downs have a lot of work to do to beat Ballam Park.

The Knights batted first and whipped up 245, Stuart Plunkett top scoring with 67 and David Cross hit 65, while Zac

Pedderson opened with 31.

David Dervan was the best of the Cougars’ bowlers with 4/78, while Jordy Watters and Chris Maloney took 2/30 and 2/45 respectively.

Skye has set Carrum 155 for victory in their match at Roy Dore Reserve.

Scott Hudson top scored for Skye with 59, while Clint Donohue opened with 26.

Brett Moulton was the star with the ball, helping himself to 5/66 off 34 overs.

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MPCA robbed of Country Week final COUNTRY WEEK

By IT Gully THE Mornington Peninsula Cricket Association Sharks failed to make the Country Week final despite winning three of its four matches last week.

The new-looking MPCA, boasting nine new faces, were robbed of a final’s berth after a controversial result between Ballarat and Warnambool went against the Sharks on the final day.

Neck and neck with Geelong and Warnambool going into the final day, wickets and runs meant everything.

The Sharks weren’t able to get the job done against Geelong, the eventual winner, going down by just 21-runs.

However, what happened at Shepley Oval between Ballarat and Warnambool

had tongues wagging.

Warnambool won the match, scoring 226 against Ballarat’s 192. However, with eight overs left in the match, Ballarat batted again and amazingly lost 6/36, handing Warnambool a spot in the final against Geelong.

It was a solid week though for a newlooking team that was missing some big names, including the likes of Chris Brittain, while Seaford’s Jon Plakourakis was rushed into the side due to the original keeper not being given pre-arranged time off work.

Skipper Bobby Wilson wanted a committed team that could be together for the entire week – that’s what he got.

The Sharks’ competition kicked off on home soil at AH Butler Reserve

against Traralgon & District, winning the toss and batting first.

Pearcedale star Chris Dew went agonisingly close to a century, scoring 98, while Dromana’s Kierran Voelkl scored 43 of the MPCA’s 9/217.

The MPCA bowlers then took the visitors to task, all six bowlers used taking wickets.

Peninsula Old Boys’ star Jon Forrest was the pick of them, snaring 3/22 from nine overs, while Rosebud skipper Billy Quigley and Pines’ Pat Jackson picked up two wickets each.

The Sharks played at home again on day two, smashing Warnambool.

The visitors won the toss and batted, the Sharks rolling them for 146 with Rye skipper Tommy Baron snaring

2/16, while MPCA skipper Bobby Wilson, Forrest and Quigley all claimed a couple of scalps.

Bobby Wilson then went to town with the bat, however, also fell on 98. POB’s Dylan O’Malley and Will Crowder hit 34 and 25 respectively to help the Sharks to 8/215 and victory.

With two wins from two matches, it was then off to Princess Park to tackle Bendigo.

The MPCA batted first again and Chris Dew was again among the runs with 56, while Voelkl hit 34, Ballam Park star Stuart Plunkett smacked 39 and Forrest played a cameo with 23 at the end.

The Sharks’ bowlers then did the job again, bowling out Bendigo for 157.

Mt Eliza skipper Justin Grant picked up 2/37, Forrest took 2/24 and Plunkett, Dew and Wilson all took one wicket each.

In the final game against Geelong at Caulfield Park, the Sharks bowlers again stepped up to the plate, bowling out the eventual champs for 145.

Justin Grant was the pick of them with 3/16 from five overs, while Quigley and Jackson claimed two wickets each.

Unfortunately, the Shark’s batsmen couldn’t match the bowlers, bowled out for just 124. At one stage they were 4/28.

Grant hit 39 and Crowder 27 to give the Sharks a sniff, however, losing 3/0 (Crowder, Forrest and Quigley), prevented a come from behind win.

Baxter, Heart square off in showdown No 5 SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie THE match of the day in the opening round of the local league season between Rosebud Heart and Baxter has been transferred to Baxter Park.

Originally scheduled as a Heart home game the unavailability of Truemans Road Reserve due to cricket and council work has forced the switch of the Saturday 25 March showdown.

Heart has the better derby record having won three of the four clashes highlighted by a thumping 7-1 demolition of its arch rival in 2015 with hattricks to Dave Greening and Simon O’Donnell.

Baxter’s one win came in the same season, a 4-2 victory at Baxter Park.

Heart has almost forgotten what losing a league game feels like having last dropped points in a 1-0 loss to Springvale City at Ross Reserve on 5 September 2015.

“It’s good for local football to have a rivalry like that and it’s important to get off to a good start but the main thing for us is to concentrate on the things we can control,” said Heart gaffer Scott Morrison.

The man who causes the most headaches for Baxter is goal machine Greening and the Englishman resumed training last week after returning from a European holiday.

Big Chris Sibson is also expected to have a major impact after returning from Seaford United. Sibson is recovering from a back injury and was rested in the recent Wallace Cup. “Sibbo is going to be a huge signing for us with his experience and quality

Positive signs: Mornington triallist Stefan Soler.

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and hopefully he’ll get his first game back this weekend,” said Morrison.

Colin Hughes remains as assistant coach and team manager, Stuart Mitchell is goalkeeping coach and Stan Packer is the new reserves coach.

“We’re very excited about hiring Stan due to his track record in developing young players,” Morrison added.

Heart is confident that it has secured the signature of a former Langwarrin, Doveton and Warragul United defender but won’t release his name until the deal is confirmed.

Heart’s derby record means little to Baxter senior coach Roy Kilner and he

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was in a combative mood when asked about the looming shootout.

“You have to congratulate Rosebud on a remarkable 2016 season,” said Kilner.

“For any team in any competition to go a full season unbeaten is almost fairytale stuff but by 5pm on the opening game of the season that fairytale will end.

“We don’t believe in fairies at Baxter.”

Kilner has added Ben Meiklem and Spencer Porter to his senior squad while Francis Beck has been appointed assistant coach.

Meiklem is a midfielder from Peninsula Strikers and teenager Porter is a

goalkeeper from Skye United.

Porter is making his mark off the field as a successful entrepreneur having created his own LOWK8 app and having it available in Apple’s app store.

New State 5 South club Somerville Eagles gets its inaugural campaign underway with an FFA Cup second qualifying round clash with Mitchell Rangers on Saturday 18 February.

The game is at Monterey Reserve, home of Frankston Pines and has an unusually early kick-off at 10am as the Eagles are hosting a private function that afternoon.

“At this stage we have about 40 senior players and eight girls,” said Eagles president Felix Arena.

“We’re looking at firsts and reserves in the FFV and maybe two Bayside teams but if we can get another seven girls then I’d love to field a women’s team.

“As for the men we’ve fielded a couple of enquiries about a senior coach but nothing of any substance and by the time the FFA Cup comes around if we haven’t made an appointment then Zach (Pedersen, director of coaching) will be in a charge.”

The club is holding its junior registration day next Sunday 12 February at Somerville Secondary College starting at 10am and the seniors will play a friendly against Rosebud Heart at 1pm.

The Eagles make their league debut on Saturday 25 March at Somerville Secondary College against Old Mentonians. The reserves kick off at 1pm and the senior game is at 3pm.

English imports have dominated

discussion on the local scene in the past week with Jack Truelove and Nathan Smith arriving for their stints with Mornington and Connor Belger and Paul Speed flying in to join Langwarrin.

Truelove made a huge impression at his first training session with Mornington and the diminutive Smith looms as a versatile signing having played recently as an attacking midfielder with English club Brigg Town. He is also comfortable out wide.

Another top-flight English recruit, Josh Hine from Salford City, is waiting for his visa and is expected to arrive at Dallas Brooks Park in early March.

Central midfielder Matthew Wade from Blyth Spartans in England’s Northern Premier League Premier Division may arrive in the next week, much earlier than expected.

Frankston Pines and former Seaford United and Kingston City winger Stefan Soler is among a group of triallists trying to impress Mornington head coach Adam Jamieson.

“I’ll make a call on the triallists this week but I thought Stefan was fantastic at the Wallace Cup,” said Jamieson.

As we went to press Peninsula Strikers were waiting on news about their efforts to secure a top-class striker.

“If this comes through it will turn a few heads because he’s an NPL player,” said Strikers head coach Craig Lewis.

The club already has imported three players from England, Italy and Switzerland and the coaching staff believe that a quality striker will round off the squad and enable Strikers to mount a serious promotion campaign.

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A dynamic partnership for Red Hill

By Ben Triandafillou THE Red Hill Junior Football Club has announced an exciting three year partnership with the exceptional Coaching Development program, Dynamic Footy Skills.

The program will be delivered by highly experienced AFL, VFL and current TAC Cup coaches whose extensive knowledge in junior football development will help the club reach their goal of providing the best coaching experience on the Mornington Peninsula.

Dynamic Footy Skills are currently working with an AFL Club Junior Academy to ensure that the latest AFL training techniques and tips are being bought to Red Hill.

The Red Hill Junior Football Club is grateful for the generous support and vision of the McDonald’s Mornington, McDonald’s Peninsula Link Southbound and McDonald’s Peninsula Link Northbound restaurants for allowing the club to establish this innovative partnership with Dynamic Footy Skills.

The Red Hill Junior Football Club are hoping that this partnership will attract and retain more talented players as well as provide the juniors with an edge over their opposition before commencing Round 1 of the season on Sunday 9th April.

The club has also had some early success with four of their juniors participating in the Rye Gift Junior Football Relay on Saturday 14th January, finishing in second place. Winning $100 prize money for their footy club, Merrick Snow (Under 10’s), Orlando Mentiplay (Under 12’s), Noah Prabowo (Under 14’s) and Noah Turner (Under 16’s) were just edged out by a strong Sorrento FC. The Red Hill Junior Football Club registration day is set for Sunday 5th March, 2pm- 5pm at the Red Hill Recreation Reserve. There will be a barbeque and a clinic for the kids held by the DFS team, with an AFL player appearance.

Little Jetstar’s competition to have kids flying high

By Ben Triandafillou NOW in its third year, The Little Jetstar’s competition has expanded to allow entrants from Melbourne’s Eastern Metropolitan region a chance to meet some “Big Heroes”, including sporting icon, Western Bulldog’s premiership player and 2016 Norm Smith Medallist, Jason Johannisen.

The local Little Athletics clubs will have the opportunity to enter into the competition with five lucky winners receiving an exclusive training session for them and 15 other friends, led by a Jetstar “Big Hero”, who are some of Australia’s most well-known athletes.

Participants also go into the running for a monthly prize, a $200 Jetstar travel voucher which can be used for their next family adventure. Winners of a monthly prize then go into the draw for the grand prize, being the exclusive training session with one of the star athletes.

Chief Commercial Officer of Jetstar Australia, Catriona Larritt, is ecstatic to see the Little Jetstars competition getting bigger every year and offering more opportunities for youngsters.

“Jetstar is the proud naming rights sponsor of Jetstar Little Athletics Australia and it is great to have some of Australia’s biggest sporting stars on board. We’re pleased to bring the Little Jetstars competition to all Jetstar Little Athletics Australia participants for the 2016/17 season,” said Ms Larritt.

“Through our continued partnership with Jetstar Little Athletics Australia we look forward to

further cementing our commitment to Australian communities. We are delighted to be helping little athletes reach for the stars.”

Jason Johannisen is really excited to be involved in the Little Jetstars program and to give back to the community that taught him so much.

“Little Athletics holds very fond memories for me and is such a great start for any kid who loves sport,” said Johannisen.

“I had a lot of fun in my Little Athletics days at the Melville Little Athletics club and it was a great excuse to stay healthy and get involved in the community from a young age! I’m really excited to be part of the Little Jetstars program and can’t wait to have a run around with the kids.”

Jetstar Little Athletics Australia now has about 540 centres across Australia with more than 100,000 girls and boys participating throughout the country.

Jetstar Little Athletics Australia welcomes kids with any level of skill or fitness between the ages of five and fifteen years. Little Athletics caters for all kids, encouraging them to achieve their own personal bests and continue to improve.

To enter the Little Jetstars competition, registered Little Athletics partipants can head to www.littlejetstars.com.au and describe in 25 words or less, how Little Athletics well help them become a big hero.

The Little Jetstars competition is now open, with entries closing on Tuesday 26 February, 2017.

In the running: Jason Johannisen with Little Athletics kids.

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Community tackle football project together

By Ben Triandafillou THE Mornington Peninsula Junior Football League has been hard at work upgrading the BlueScope Reserve, including the installation of an infield irrigation system, which was greatly assisted by volunteers within the community.

Contributing to the improvements at BlueScope Reserve, the Federal Government’s $150,000 Stronger Communities Program, the outstanding support from the Asset Manager of BlueScope Steel, Ron Bange, and the various volunteers that lent their time, has helped provide another great facility for the community to utilise.

“I am delighted the Mornington Peninsula Junior Football League has received $9,519 funding that will support a number of local sporting groups and schools in Hastings and the surrounding area that use the oval,” Federal Member for Flinders and Minister for Health and Sport, Greg Hunt said.

“This has allowed for the installation of infield irrigation at BlueScope Reserve in Hastings.”

MPJFL President, Andrew Souter, is incredibly appreciative of the work and donations that the community put together to improve BlueScope Reserve.

“We are very pleased to have this support from the Federal Government,” said Mr Souter.

“The oval is used by a number of local sporting groups and schools and these funds have allowed us to install infield irrigation which has improved the playing surface, making it safer for all users.”

Sealing a win: Greg Hunt (centre) with Girls Football Development offer Craig Neil (left) and President Andrew Souter (right) from the Mornington Peninsula Junior Football League.

“We would also like to acknowledge the tremendous support of BlueScope Steel and all of our volunteers who worked tirelessly to ensure this project could be completed.”

Mr. Souter is thankful to the “unsung hero”, Graham Palmer from Irritech Management Services who designed the irrigation system and offered his extensive expertise as well as the sup-

porting partners from Toro Australia, Bendigo Bank, Grundfos Australia and Philmac.

“We couldn’t have done it without them,” said Mr. Souter.

The MPJFL were also successful in receiving a $10,000 Carlisle Homes Community Group grant, presented by host Shane Crawford, which will go towards important infrastructure at

the communal oval to allow kids with disabilities access to programs on the oval for sport and other community activities.

The MPJFL are now underway in building the coaches boxes, first aid rooms and other facilities and are again receiving a staggering amount of support from local business’ and volunteers.

Michael Buckley has done a remarkable job donating his time and money to assist with the project over the last few months.

With so many other business’ and volunteers to thank for their help, the MPJFL are truly grateful and are now looking forward to the reserves completion.

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