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Macca’s: traffic fears mountBY ALECIA PINNER

FRANKSTON police and VicRoads fear forthe safety of road users if plans for aMcDonald’s restaurant at a busy Seaford inter-section are approved.

Frankston Council has received more than400 objections to a proposal to build a24-hour, 112-seat restaurant on a residential-zoned block on the corner of Seaford Road andthe Nepean Highway.

If opened next year as planned, the storewould operate only three kilometres from theexisting McDonald’s on the corner of Seafordand Frankston-Dandenong roads.

The objections and 200-petition signaturesagainst the development are primarily due toconcerns about traffic, the environment, noiseand antisocial behaviour at the site which isclose to homes, opposite the Seaford foreshoreand abuts Kananook Creek.

In a Frankston Council town planningreport released late last month, it was revealedthe restaurant was likely to experience 210

vehicle movements during the evening peak.A traffic consultant told the council that 16

people were injured in accidents within thevicinity of the site between January 2006 andDecember 2010. On nine of these occasionscyclists or pedestrians were hurt, some seri-ously. In its submission, Frankston policecalled for a south-bound turning lane to beincluded in the traffic plan for the NepeanHighway entry to the proposed McDonald’s.

Police say this action would prevent a trafficissue when cars were backed up on site andfacilitate southerly traffic flow on the highway.

In a formal objection to the plans, VicRoadsquestioned the capacity and operation of theintersection and likelihood that vehicles turn-ing right into McDonald’s from Seaford Roadcould block east-bound traffic.

Issues such as vehicles accelerating to crossthe intersection or slowing down to turn leftinto McDonald’s and the safety of pedestriansand cyclists on the northern side of the inter-section were also raised by the roads authority.

‘‘Council must not grant a planning permit

when a referral authority has objected to theapplication,’’ officers wrote in the report.

A council traffic engineer said pedestrianaccess from Seaford Road encouraged unsafepedestrian movements.

The council’s environment officer, environ-mental health officer, landscape architect andurban designer also objected to the plans.

‘‘. . . the proposed use does not comply withthe purpose of the residential 1 zone and isinappropriately located on the site as it willextend a commercial activity on to a residentarea’’, the council report stated.

Councillors were expected to supportofficers’ recommendations and refuse to granta planning permit to McDonald’s at a meetingscheduled for yesterday.

Lobby group, The Seaford CommunityRejects Another McDonald’s, expects the com-pany to launch an appeal to the Victorian Civiland Administrative Tribunal if the councilrejects its application.

For a full report on the council’s decision, goto frankstonweekly.com.au.

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Re: Seaford tells Macca’s to SCRAMSeaford shopping centre is a ‘village’-type precinct.It would be spoilt by a Macca’s, due to the inevit-able drop in business at existing food businessesand its inconsistency with existing ambience.Another fast food outlet is not required. I com-pletely oppose this planning application.

Ron Reichwald (via web)

I’ve lived around Seaford since the day I was born.I’m in my 30s and I like McDonald’s but there arealready stores in Seaford, Frankston and Karingal,and more in the shopping centres. I appreciate thesmall-business food shops in Seaford. Move intoour area and I’ll never visit a McDonald’s anywhereever again. Your competitors will get my business.

Aperson123987 (via web)

Re: School crossing cash slashAll concerned should contact Frankston Councilabout planning, building and infrastructure. Youneed to provide an independent site survey withvideo footage, photographs, elevation of land,number of vehicles. My belief is the state govern-ment this financial year has delayed spending onupgrades to crossings by engaging in a speed limit

review moratorium to be announced mid-June. Toimplement a 40km/h limit on all school crossings inVictoria could cost about $30,000 a site. This is themotivation to reduce school crossing sites by June.There is no difference between a school crossing infront of school and a school crossing used by chil-dren to get to school.

Axeman (via web)

This is quite poor from this state government to saythe least. First they rip money out of our VCAL andTAFE courses, then they rip away the school startbonus, and now, the school crossings. While Frank-ston Liberal MP Geoff Shaw sits on his hands andlets it all happen. What’s next?

Nancy (via web)

Re: Homes escape Seaford fireWe are so grateful for the prompt action of ourpolice and firefighters in responding to the two firesin the Frankston North-Seaford area. It is tragicthat so many of our forest fires all over the countryare being deliberately started. There are some peo-ple who obviously get a charge from this destruct-ive activity. The sooner they are caught, the better.

Gillian Collins (via web)

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FreedonbailFRANKSTON Em-bona armed robberytaskforce detectiveshave charged awoman in relation toan armed robbery at aFrankston Northpharmacy in August2010.

The 50-year-oldFrankston Northwoman was chargedwith one count ofarmed robbery overthe incident at thePines Forest Phar-macy in MahoganyAvenue.

She appeared in theMelbourne Magis-trates Court and wasreleased on bail toreappear in April.

Police vow to reduce road traumaBY SAMANTHA ROBIN

On the beat: Robert Hill with Senior Constable Steven Caple, of Frankston highway patrol, atFrankston police station last week. Picture: Samantha Robin

ASSISTANT Commissioner for Road Poli-cing Robert Hill was in Frankston lastweek to lend a hand and discuss ways ofreducing road trauma.

‘‘I came here and spent time with officersso I can appreciate their challenges andlook at ways we can improve service,’’ hesaid.

Mr Hill was appointed to the role in Julylast year by Chief Commissioner Ken Lay.It is the first time Victoria has had anassistant commissioner solely dedicated toroad policing.

‘‘The main aim of my role is to look atways to keep Victorians safe on ourroads,’’ Mr Hill said.

Despite the declining road toll, moreneeded to be done — particularly in redu-cing serious injuries.

‘‘In 2012, there were nine people killedin road accidents in the Frankston andMornington Peninsula areas, but a further195 people were seriously injured.

‘‘These people have been scarred for life,whether they have suffered physically,mentally or emotionally.

‘‘This has a huge impact on the lives ofthese road trauma victims.’’

Mr Hill said he had seen the devastatingimpact of road accidents.

‘‘I speak with family members who havebeen involved and victims of road traumaand the most common thing they say is

that they never thought it would happen tothem,’’ he said.

‘‘Some people have a dismissive attitude,especially towards drinking and driving.Unfortunately, we see far too often theconsequences of drink-driving and irre-sponsible behaviour on our roads.’’

Mr Hill said Victoria had led the wayin many ground-breaking policingstrategies, including the introduction ofcompulsory seatbelts in 1970, and withbreath testing, road safety cameras anddrug testing.

‘‘Now we need to look at the next bigthing to combat road trauma.’’

He said one of the major concerns forFrankston police was the high number ofmotorists caught hooning, especially withsuch a young demographic.

There were also high numbers of peoplein the area caught driving while unlicensedor disqualified.

‘‘These people should not be out on ourroads and we have a number of strategiesin place to detect these drivers.’’

Mr Hill said that despite the high num-ber of police in Frankston and on theMornington Peninsula during the Austra-lia Day long weekend, there were a num-ber of drivers caught doing the wrongthing.

One unlicensed driver, who had threeteenage passengers in the car, was intercep-ted by the highway patrol doing 138km/hon the Peninsula Link freeway.


Council Long Island WorksFriday, 8 February for approximately two weeksWorks at the former Anglers Club building on Frankston�s Long Island Drive will impact on eight all-day on-site car parks during the works (Melway Ref: 100A A8). Thank you for your assistance.

Meet the Mayor and CEOWednesday, 13 February, 9:30am�12:30pm, Frankston Civic Centre; 1:00pm-3:00pm, Langwarrin Customer Service CentreResidents or groups are welcome to register for a 30 minute appointment to discuss issues or ideas with the Mayor, Cr Sandra Mayer and CEO Dennis Hovenden. Future appointments available in Seaford and Carrum Downs on 27 February and more locations during March and April. Bookings essential: 9784 1801 or [email protected]

Community GrantsWednesday, 13 February, 3:00pm�4:00pm Frankston Library, Playne Street, FrankstonLearn how your community group, sporting club or charity can apply to Council for funds. RSVP: 9784 1015 or [email protected]

Have Your Say:DRAFT Integrated Transport Strategy By Monday, 25 February, 4:00pmComments welcome on this draft plan developed following community consultation to increase the effectiveness �� network. Hard copies available at Council Customer Service Centres and online: www.frankston.vic.gov.au. Details: [email protected] or 9784 1732.

Ventana Música: Peña FlamencaSaturday, 9 February, 8:00pm, Frankston Arts Centre, Davey Street, Frankston� �� Andrej Vujicic and Eva Piñero Mesa �� !�� !�� present this exhilarating performance which pulses with the rhythm and spirit of "��# $��% &'()&*+# ,��% 9784 1060 or thefac.com.au

Ventana Film FestivalOpening Night: Friday, 1 March, from 7:00pm Movie Marathon: Saturday, 2 March, 2:00pm-10:30pm Cube 37, Frankston Arts Centre, Davey Street, FrankstonOpening night features Caótica Ana (Chaotic Anne) from Spain. Entry by �� -�.� -/0�� Refuge. Movie Marathon features �� !�� inspiring surf story involving 54 Mexican orphans, 37 surf boards and 2 Australians �Somewhere near Tapachula�, screening at 9:00pm. Bookings: 9784 1060 or thefac.com.au

Ventana ArteUntil Saturday, 23 March, Frankston Arts Centre and Cube 37, Davey Street, FrankstonCraft exhibitions by artists from Argentina, Colombia, El Salvador and Mexico. Photographic exhibition: Remembrances by Javier Mancebo. Documentary �Entre �� !� �� 1�� 2 �� screening. FREE.

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Latin Dance ClassesFridays, 15 February, 22 February and 1 March, 6:30pm�8:00pm, Wells Street Plaza, FrankstonFREE. Learn dances such as Salsa, Swing, Mambo and Merengue and receive a complimentary two-hour dance voucher to MarShere Dance Studios Langwarrin. No bookings required just turn up on the day. Weather dependent.

Sand Sculpting Australia Nine News Family Fun DaySunday, 17 February, from 10:00am, 510N Nepean Highway, Frankston WaterfrontJoin Peter Hitchener and the Nine News team with plenty of activities. Kids receive FREE entry on the day. Details: 1300 322 842 or www.visitfrankston.com

Construction Jobs Expo Date and Time ChangeTuesday, 26 February, 1:30pm�4:00pm, Frankston Arts Centre, Davey Street, Frankston�� 4�� employers and industry bodies, �� !� �� 4�!� apprenticeships and trade jobs in the construction industry. FREE event. Details: 9784 1063 or www.FrankstonLearningCity.com.au

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Hockey Registration DaySunday, 10 February, 11:00am�2:00pm, Peninsula Hockey Centre, Monash University, Frankston Mornington Peninsula Hockey Club offers teams and grades to suit all levels of experience and skill. Everyone is welcome. Park on Bloom Street. �7��57�� 8 February, 5:30pm-7:30pm. Equipment provided, must have mouth guard. Bookings: 9766 7478.

Frankston Goes GreenSaturday, 16 February, Joy Street Reserve, Joy St, FrankstonJoy of the Earth Community Garden workshops including: Yoga, 8:00am; Tree-planting ceremony, 9:00am, Summer-proof your home, 9:30am; �� '8%*8�� 9 1:30pm; Beekeeping, 10:30am; Edible Gardens, 11:30am; Gardening, 12:30pm; Composting, 1:30pm.

Groundswell Zucchini FestivalSaturday, 23 February, 11:00am�1:00pm, Groundswell Community Garden, Montague Park, Bentley Place, FrankstonLots of fun activities including zucchini races, cooking competitions, dress up �! :!�� 4�� drawing. Come one, come all but come green! Details: www.groundswell.org.au

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Search for man over Pines reserve fireBY SAMANTHA ROBINand ALECIA PINNER

‘Deliberately lit’: Firefighters at the scene of the latest fire at the Pines Flora andFauna Reserve. Picture: Wayne Hawkins

Person of interest: Police are keen tospeak to a man resembling this imageabout the January 24 fire.

POLICE are hunting a man who wasseen acting suspiciously at the PinesFlora and Fauna Reserve just minutesbefore a fire broke out last Thursdayweek .

Detective Senior Constable CraigGoudy of Frankston police said aFrankston North woman was walkingher dog near the Excelsior Driveentrance at 4pm when she spotted theman.

The woman had a brief conversa-tion with the man who she believedwas affected by drugs or had a mentaldisorder.

‘‘She walked on and 30 secondslater she turned around and could seesmoke and fire,’’ Detective SeniorConstable Goudy said.

It was the first of two fires at thereserve in the past week. Last Mondayweek, CFA crews contained a blazewhich broke out at 4.30pm near IvyCourt.

Investigations are ongoing and

police suspect both fires were deliber-ately lit near the Excelsior Driveentrance to the reserve. They are wait-ing for the findings of an arson chemistwho examined both scenes.

While the first fire burnt less than 15metres of grass land, the second torethrough five hectares but was extin-guished before it could cause any dam-age to nearby homes. Crews from

Frankston, Carrum Downs, Skye, Pat-terson River, Mt Eliza, Mornington,Somerville, Langwarrin, Baxter, Pear-cedale, Edithvale and Keysboroughattended the latest fire. It took fire-fighters, including a water bombercrew, two hours to put out the blaze.

Department of Sustainability and

Environment personnel patrolled thearea overnight and the site wasdeclared safe.

The man police would like to speakto in relation to the January 24 fire isdescribed as being in his mid to late20s, of slim build and about 183 centi-metres.

He had thick, dark hair, hazel/greeneyes, was topless and wearing three-quarter-length board shorts.

The man also had large scratches onhis back.

Anyone who may have noticedsuspicious behaviour in the area isurged to call Crime Stoppers on1800 333 000 or visit crimestoppers.com.au.

Investigations into the cause of athird fire — which burnt between sixand eight hectares and came withinmetres of homes at Belvedere Reserve,Seaford, on January 22 — are alsoongoing.

For a picture gallery of the fires inFrankston North and Seaford, visitfrankstonweekly.com.au.


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A SUCCESSFUL Frankston North pilot programthat re-engages primary school-aged drop-outsin education has been given a boost from thestate government.

Last July the Weekly revealed that the MissionAustralia program had uncovered up to 67 chil-dren who were no longer attending school inFrankston. The number was as high as 2800across Victoria.

The program successfully re-enrolled 52 percent of the youngsters, aged eight to 13, backinto their schools and engaged 26 per cent into amix of school and education alternatives.

Last month the program secured $100,000funding from the state government and morethan $100,000 from the William BucklandFoundation, which also supported it last year.

Teacher Rowland Richardson, who workedon the pilot project last year, said the fundingwould pay for a teacher, an outreach worker andhelp make the program self-sustaining.

Ten schools in the Frankston area had signed

on to the re-engagement program although therewas the potential for up to 22 to join, MrRichardson said.

‘‘This program not only provides services forvulnerable students at risk of becoming entirelydisengaged, it also provides valuable outside theclassroom experience for teachers, that theywould never get in the school setting.’’

Mahogany Rise Primary School will co-ordinate this year’s pilot project. Principal JohnCulley said the school would soon advertise for ahighly skilled person who could work with thechildren and schools taking part in the program.

‘‘The person appointed will be the major linkbetween the schools involved and will work withthe disengaged children to get them back.’’

The state government funding was provided aspart of $1 million grants across the state to re-engage primary and secondary aged students.

Education Minister Martin Dixon saidinformation supplied by the pilot projects wouldbe evaluated and used by the government toenhance the way re-engagement programs weredelivered.

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Young veterans find a homeBY ALECIA PINNER

A LONG awaited centre for youngveterans and their families will officiallyopen in Frankston later this month.

RSL president and Vietnam veteranBrent Clyne said the Frankston RSL’sYoung Veterans and Families WellbeingCentre was a way to reach out tocontemporary veterans and theirfamilies.

‘‘This Australian-first initiative willnow see a place our young veterans cancall theirs.’’

Planning for the Skye Road centre,which was paid for through fundingfrom the RSL, Frankston Council andthe federal government, began threeyears ago.

The centre will be launched byVeterans’ Affairs Minister WarrenSnowdon on February 22.

The two-storey building includes akitchen, store room, offices and space fora veterans and families well-being centre,library and counselling rooms.

It will be an alcohol and judgment-freearea, away from the traditional RSL set-

ting where many post-1975 veterans feelthey don’t belong.

Following the long process to get thecentre up and going, Mr Clyne is count-ing the days until it is officially opened.

‘‘It became evident that current veter-ans have special needs. In early times,veterans who had issues as a result oftheir service were told to go away, forgetabout it and just get on with life.

‘‘Some called it shell-shock or battlefatigue but experiences in Vietnam witha totally different type of conflictchanged this.’’

Mr Clyne said the work of Vietnamveterans to establish a counselling servicehad helped break the stigma associatedwith post traumatic stress disorder.

‘‘The centre will provide anatmosphere of trust and a place wherevets can have a chat, seek assistance andfeel safe.

‘‘Families can also be affected, so thefamily will became part of the modelFrankston is developing.’’

Details: Brent Clyne, 9783 2288 [email protected].

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Student computer deal frozenBY LEE OPITZ

‘We seem to be a part of astatewide con by this computercompany that’s taken our money.’

— Dean Rogers

PARENTS at Mt Erin Secondary College fearthey have lost their money after a computersupply company recommended by the schoolsuddenly closed.

Parents of years 7, 8 and 9 students wereencouraged by the Frankston South school touse Western Australian company First Tech tobuy $1500 notebook computers for their chil-dren.

Delivery of the 180 computers was expec-ted, but school parent Dean Rogers said theyhad not arrived.

Mr Rogers, who paid $3000 for two com-puters, said a family member living in WesternAustralia went to the business to investigate,only to find it locked up — ‘‘there were cob-webs on the door,’’ he said.

‘‘There are some families who really strug-gled to pay for these computers. We seem to bea part of a statewide con by this computercompany that’s taken our money.’’

School principal Karen Lee said that whileshe too was worried about what was happen-ing, the fact was that no one knew what wasgoing on.

Ms Lee said after seeing the success of

providing year 9 students with free laptopsunder the federal government’s laptops digitaleducation program, the school wanted to givemore students the opportunity to have accessto their own computer.

After investigating a number of suppliers,talking with other schools and a personalpresentation from the manager of First Tech,the school’s IT committee decided to recom-mend the company to parents.

‘‘Schools can’t initiate leasing arrangementsand so parents dealt with the companydirectly. I have no idea how many parents tookup the offer, and became concerned when Iheard from some parents that the computershad not arrived and that when they tried toring, there was no answer.’’

After trying to contact the company herself,Ms Lee immediately reported the matter to theeducation department.

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was aware of the concerns and believed aboutfive parents at Berwick College had also beenaffected. She said the department would workwith the college and look into the issue ‘‘as amatter of urgency’’.

While there was a list of authorised suppli-ers and approved products issued to schoolsfor a range of ICT products and services, theywere required for specific/tied governmentfunding and were not relevant to the First Techarrangements. ‘‘This list is also not relevant topurchases with non-specific/tied school funds,where schools are free to make their own deci-sions, or purchases of ICT products and ser-vices by parents.’’

Mr Rogers said he did not blame the school,but was concerned he would not get his moneyback. ‘‘We dealt directly with the company, soI’m not sure if we can.’’

Consumer Protection in Western Australiaspokesman Alan Hynd confirmed the businesshad closed and said the authority was attempt-ing to contact the directors. ‘‘We don’t haveany notification of a liquidator being appoin-ted yet,’’ he said on Friday. ‘‘In the meantime,we urge any affected consumers to contact uson 1300 304 054 or by email on [email protected].’’

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Fibre optic rollout on targetBY ALECIA PINNER

INSTALLATION of the federal govern-ment’s National Broadband Networkwill soon begin in Frankston.

Preparations for the network havebegun and then construction will start inthe area between Robinsons Road,McClelland Drive and Skye Road.

Last Friday week NBN Co, thecompany in charge of the roll out,announced that work would beginfollowing a detailed survey of the areaand existing telecommunicationsinfrastructure.

A spokeswoman said: ‘‘Onceconstruction has begun in an area, NBNCo will generally release further maps asit adds more construction modules to anarea until all properties in the fibre foot-print are covered.’’

Each construction module covers2000-3000 houses and usually takesabout 12 months to complete.

When completed, residents andbusinesses will be able to order servicesfrom their phone and internet providers.

NBN Co lead community accountmanager Lalla Mackenzie said thereplacement of copper telephone lineswith fibre optic cable was expected toimprove the speed of internet services.

“People will be able to make high-quality video calls, download movies inminutes, stream TV and have all thefamily online at once.”

Frankston mayor Sandra Mayer saidthe services and high-internet speedprovided by the network would createnew opportunities for families andbusinesses.

NBN Co has released a map of thearea which will be covered in the firsttwo construction modules to be under-taken in Frankston.

For maps and more information, goto nbnco.com.au.

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Talgium Edwards entertained several hundred people as MC of the Baluk Arts’ Aboriginal Survival Day concert at

Frankston foreshore on January 26. The event featured music by Tambo Company Band, led by Ian Tambo, and children

had fun making Aboriginal flags. Baluk Arts is an Aboriginal artist-owned community organisation based in Mornington

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Hospital forced toextend bed closureBY SAMANTHA ROBIN

FEDERAL government funding cutbacks haveprompted Frankston Hospital to temporarilyclose some of its short-stay beds to save cash.

Peninsula Health spokesman John Jukes saidthe hospital was being prudent about savingfunds.

‘‘This is an extension of our regular Christmasclosure and is a direct result of the savingsprogram,’’ he said.

Mr Jukes said the hospital closed its short-staybeds every year over the Christmas period andusually reopened them in January.

This year they will remain closed until Easter.‘‘We are putting a number of smaller saving

measures in place in order to meet the new tar-gets,’’ he said.

‘‘These beds are only used for people who haveto spend a very short time in hospital.’’

He said the bed closure would not sacrificepatient care.

‘‘In order to get people through the emergencydepartment more quickly, we will use the adja-

cent Frankston Medicentre, which bulk-bills.

‘‘We will also be ramping up our Hos-pital in the Home program.’’

Mr Jukes hoped the short-stay bed clos-ure would save enough money for the hos-pital to meet its new costing requirements.

‘‘If we can’t save enough money withthese measures we will have to look atother options,’’ he said.

While exact figures are yet to be con-firmed, Peninsula Health may lose up to$4.86 million in funding this year.

Mr Jukes has said there would be nostaff reductions as a result of the budgetcuts.

State Health Minister David Davis saidthe changes to the funding allocationwould put additional pressure on hospit-als. “Anyone who has seen new suburbsgrowing virtually overnight in our outermetropolitan growth areas will acknowl-edge the absurdity of the claim that ourpopulation has dropped.’’

Flamenco fires up the fiesta

Passionate performer: Francesca Grima in action.

THE passion and precision of flamencowill be showcased at the Frankston ArtsCentre this Saturday.

A highlight of Frankston’s annualVentana Fiesta, Pena Flamenca, is acollaborative performance from StudioFlamenco Australia and three of Spain’sforemost flamenco artists.

Studio Flamenco’s dynamic company ofdancers and musicians combines guitar,percussion and cante (flamenco song)with powerful choreography.

These contemporary interpretations oftraditional flamenco complementperformances by Spain’s Francesca (‘LaChica’) Grima, Eva Pinero Mesa andAndrej Vujicic.

Grima is the lead dancer and choreo-grapher in the Puerto Flamenco companywhich performs at prestigious inter-national festivals.

Mesa is a flamenco singer who hastravelled the world honing her skills andVujicic is a flamenco percussionist whohas recorded with many artists.

Pena Flamenca is at the FAC from8pm, Saturday. Bookings and details,9784 1060 or thefac.com.au.

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When art is the antidoteMany people with Parkinson’sdisease are picking up apaintbrush to help combat theircondition. SAMANTHA ROBINreports.

Artistic effort: Sue Rush enjoys the support and creativity offered by an art class for those with Parkinson’s disease. Picture: Gary Sissons

When Angela Page was diagnosed withParkinson’s disease seven years ago, itwas a relief. A relief to finally have a

name for what had caused her years of pain andto know something could be done to manage hersymptoms.

‘‘After five years of struggling I was relieved tofind out what it was and know that somethingcould be done about it,’’ the Mornington resid-ent, now 59, says.

‘‘The doctor kept looking at me and waitingfor my reaction, but I was just relieved to finallyknow what it was.’’

Ms Page’s symptoms started with a severearching of her foot and it took six months toheal. A doctor tested her reflexes and told hernothing was wrong. A nerve problem was latersuspected as her balance became affected and shewas sent to a neurologist who checked formultiple sclerosis, but again she was cleared ofany problems.

Another 18 months went by and Ms Page wasexamined by a generalist neurologist, who finallymade the diagnosis: Parkinson’s disease.

‘‘It has similar symptoms to multiple sclerosis,so it can be difficult to diagnose. There is nospecific test for Parkinson’s. It’s done more onguesswork. They give you the medication and ifit works, it’s Parkinson’s,’’ she explains.

‘‘The symptoms I get are that I am slower, I gettired more easily and I don’t sleep very well.’’

Ms Page says with the right medication she canfunction almost normally, although she had tostop working as a primary school teacherbecause it became too stressful.

Like many with Parkinson’s, Ms Page finds arelease through painting.

‘‘Painting has been advocated as being verytherapeutic. It helps you to relax and when youare focused on the task, your mind forgets abouteverything else.’’

Ms Page also does tai chi to help improve herbalance.

Shortly after her diagnosis, Ms Page joinedParkinson’s Victoria, which runs support groupsin Frankston and Rosebud.

On behalf of the organisation, Ms Page speaksto community groups about being aware of thesymptoms and knowing where to go for help.

Richard Peppard, a movement disorder neu-rologist who specialises in Parkinson’s, treats 100patients with the condition on the MorningtonPeninsula.

Dr Peppard says the disease is a major sourceof disability in the community. It affects 1 percent of the population over the age of 65, but thecauses remain a mystery.

‘‘We’re at a loss to find out what environ-mental or other factors contribute to Parkinson’s.

‘‘It’s a neurological condition that affects thenerve cells and gradually, over many years, itaffects more and more areas of the brain.’’

Dr Peppard says early symptoms includetremors, slowness of movement, deterioratinghandwriting, stiffness in muscles and repetitivemovement becoming difficult. ‘‘People can alsobecome more anxious and depressed. The dis-eases slowly progresses and in the long-termpeople might have problems with their balance,trouble walking and lose the ability tocommunicate.

‘‘If you get it late in life it’s often something youcan live with and is manageable to an extent.’’

Researchers are hunting for ways to roll backsome of the changes that occur in the brain or toprevent future problems developing. ‘‘Anythingalong those lines would be a major breakthroughand that is one of the great searches at themoment,’’ Dr Peppard says.

A group of Parkinson’s sufferers on theMornington Peninsula has found solace througha Painting with Parkinson’s workshop.

The workshop at Mt Martha CommunityHouse has been going for four months and hasalready attracted a small group of Parkinson’ssufferers who all share a love of painting and

drawing. The concept of a painting group forpeople with Parkinson’s was the brainchild ofAnne Atkin, who was named Casey Council’scitizen of the year on Australia Day. Volunteeringat Parkinson’s Victoria gave her a new lease onlife and helped her learn to live with the disease.

Her preferred medium is pastels and colouredpencils but she’s started to do abstract paintings— ‘‘I love doing them because I love colour’’ —

because she can’t draw a straight line any more.Atkin has also self-published a book titled

Living and Laughing with Parkinsons, illustratedwith her own cartoons.

Pamela Farrington, who co-ordinates the classat Mt Martha and runs a Frankston supportgroup, says it is important for people withParkinson’s to have an outlet.

While Ms Farrington does not haveParkinson’s, she believes art classes can betherapeutic for those who do. ‘‘It can be good tobe in a group where people know what you aregoing through.’’

One of the regular painters, Sue Rush ofMornington, says it is a great way to satisfy hercreative side in a supportive environment.

‘‘I think it is good for anyone suffering fromthis disease, it helps you relax a bit,’’ Ms Rushsays. ‘‘It can be hard to join other groups, youfeel a bit odd. Sometimes even the simplestthings, like putting on clothes the right way canbe a struggle and people without Parkinson’sdon’t understand.

‘‘Here, people know what you are goingthrough and nobody pressures you. I canjust have a coffee and a chat and do somethingcreative.’’

Parkinson’s Support

Frankston Parkinson’s SupportGroup: Karingal Place, 103 AshleighAvenue, Frankston. Contact: PamelaFarrington: 0408 135 488

Painting with Parkinson’s: MtMartha Community House, TheEsplanade, Mt Martha. Contact:Pamela Farrington: 0408 135 488

Rosebud Parkinson’s SupportGroup: New Peninsula Church hall,Boneo Road, Rosebud. Contact:Jean Rowe: 5981 1902


Mornington Cup DayWED 13 FEB

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Mornington Cup DayRiches galore ontrack and on field

And they’re racing: Get ready for the 2013 Centrebet Mornington Cup on Wednesday, February 13.

Centrebet Mornington Cup day is the richestnon-metropolitan race day in Victoria, aswell as the second-richest in Australia, with

more than $1 million in prizemoney on offer.Carrying prizemoney of $350,000, the cup

itself, at listed level, is Victoria’s richest countrycup. The listed Hareeba Stakes, added to theMornington Cup day card in 2000, is one of thestate’s premier non-metropolitan sprints and isworth $100,000.

Last year, Mornington Cup day was alsostrengthened with the addition of the $250,000Inglis Premier for two year olds to its schedule.

Mornington CupWednesday, February 13, 10am-6pm. Gates openat 10am. First race is at noon; last race is at5.20pm.

Tickets are available for pre-purchase for

patrons wishing to avoid queues on the day andare available from the Mornington RacingClub, at Steeples Mornington, or by calling5975 3310.

Admission prices: Adults $20, concession $12,children under 15 admitted free. Race bookscost $5.

Corporate entertainment packages are availablefor those wishing to reward their clients orcolleagues, or simply interested in enjoying a day ofpremier racing and entertainment, fashion and finedining in style.

A host of packages are available. Visitmelbourneracingclub.net.au or call the club on5975 3310 for more information.

Mornington BMW Fashions on the Field is oneof the popular events with entrants parading racingfashion and millinery for the chance to win prizesworth more than $70,000. Categories are:

■ Stylish ladies, 18-40 years old.■ Stylish ladies, 40+ years.■ Stylish gentlemen.■ Marvellous millinery.

Fashions on the Field will be hosted by 2012Face of Caulfield Hetty Kate and judged by iconicMelbourne milliner Peter Jago, Lea Rajendran,founder of Sundari Cosmetics, and Rebecca Whiteof Velvet Styling.

All entrants receive a gift just for entering.Entry is open to those aged 18 and over and

millinery is mandatory in all categories.Pre-registrations are open at

melbourneracingclub.net.au. Register now toavoid missing out.

Registration is also available on the day between10.30am-12.30pm at the fashion stage.

Free public parking is available around the race-course. Entry is via gate 3, 320 Racecourse Road,Mornington. Car parking gates open at 11am.

A taxi rank will operate from the Morningtonracecourse public car park from 4pm.


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Finest on show in fashion fiesta

With a passion for racing andfashion, it was a natural stepfor Melissa Buchanan to enter

the Mornington Cup Fashions on theField last year, but she was pleasantlysurprised to win.

The Moama girl says Morningtonwas her first big victory.

‘‘I am on the Echuca Racing Clubcommittee, and last February won myfirst Fashions on the Field at Morning-ton, which was the start to a greatyear, later on winning the BMW Caul-field Cup fashion,’’ Ms Buchanan said.

‘‘It was the first time I have won butI did attend Mornington the previousyear. I couldn’t believe how great theracecourse is, and it’s great to take mymum, who loves watching from thesidelines while I take part in thefashion.’’

A regular racegoer, Ms Buchananwas impressed with the standard of

fashion at the Mornington Cup.‘‘The fashions at Mornington were

amazing. I remember after I won I saidit was one of the most competitivefashions I have ever seen. There are alot of competitors there and it immedi-ately felt like a Caulfield or a Fleming-ton with the standard of fashion. I sawa lot of originality, with people not justfollowing a fashion trend, and a lot ofpeople stepping outside the square.

‘‘When I arrived I had no expecta-tion about winning, which I thinkbenefited me.’’

Ms Buchanan wore a stunning AlexPerry dress which she stumbled acrossin last year’s spring floral season.

‘‘It had a bright cobalt blue bodiceand detailed floral skirt. My millinerywas by Danica Erard, who looked atthe piece and made the headwear tomatch. Then I collected the otheraccessories to match the outfit.’’ Ms

Buchanan says it can be an expensivehobby to enter Fashions on the Fieldbut there are ways to make savings.

‘‘I like to support Australian millin-ers and dressmakers to show off localtalent. A good way to make savings isto choose a feature piece and thenshop around to find bargains. I got amatching floral mesh ring from amarket to match my outfit last year. Itwas the only piece of jewellery Iwore because the outfit was quiteextravagant.’’

With crowds growing at the raceseach year, Ms Buchanan has noticed achange in trends for race wear.

‘‘I am noticing a new trend for theladylike look with the pastels and thelonger fuller skirt, although I tend tosway towards the masculine dressingand power suits. I have noticed a dropin the skirt level, and the fuller bodiedlook is really coming back.’’


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Mornington Cup DayOn track for record pay day

Million dollar Mornington: Mornington Cup offersrecord prizemoney for regional Victoria.

Next week’s Centrebet Mornington Cup daywill be Victoria’s first regional race day tooffer more than $1 million in prizemoney.

Participants in the cup will also enjoy a$50,000 increase in the total prize pool, reinfor-cing the race’s position as the state’s mostlucrative country cup.

As of this year, cup contestants will race for ashare of $350,000 as well as ballot exemptionfrom the BMW Caulfield Cup later in the year,making the race the most important on theAustralian calendar to be held outside ametropolitan area.

The prizemoney boost further indicates thebenefit of the amalgamation of the Melbourneand Mornington clubs, and comes in the wake ofthe Australian Pattern Committee’s recommend-ation that the $250,000 Inglis Premier, also runon Mornington Cup day and won last year bySnitzerland before she placed in the Golden Slip-per, be granted restricted listed status.

Melbourne Racing Club chairman MikeSymons extolled the developments as further

emphasising the many positives to come out ofthe 2010 merger.

“We believe that ours was already thestrongest racing club in Australia, and this fan-tastic news only reinforces that claim,” MrSymons said.

“The Melbourne Racing Club is underpinnedby a desire to provide our members and stake-holders, as well as participants and punters, withunparalleled standards in our racing product andassociated services.

“The increase in prizemoney to the CentrebetMornington Cup, and across the entire day,serves to satisfy that desire. We are very proudtoday.”

Mornington Racing Club advisory groupchairman Tony Hancy concurred.

“The improvements to the quality of racingand facilities at Mornington racecourse havebeen immeasurable in the past couple of years,and the course is now considered by many to bethe Mornington Peninsula’s premier entertain-ment venue,” Mr Hancy said. “The con-

sequences of this not only benefit the club andour members, sponsors and race day guests, butthe community and commercial sector of thewider peninsula.

“There has been no better time to be a part ofthe Mornington Racing Club, whether in termsof membership, sponsorship or otherwise. Weare simply thrilled at the news.”

Centrebet Mornington Cup day is one of sevenmetropolitan-standard race meetings to beconducted at Mornington in the 2012-13 season,among a total of 24.

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Mornington Cup DayThe wildlife of a star jockey

Winning effort: Chris Symons aboard 2012 CentrebetMornington Cup winner Norsqui.

When jockey Chris Symons took out lastyear’s Centrebet Mornington Cupaboard Norsqui, the importance of his

share of the $180,000 first prize may have beenlost on the thousands in attendance.

Symons has a few more mouths to feed thanmost. In addition to his young family, the Morn-ington Peninsula resident is also racing’s DoctorDolittle, providing accommodation to a mena-gerie of otherwise homeless animals at his farmnear Balnarring.

From garden-variety domestic animals to anaviary full of weird and wonderful bird life, nat-ive fauna and even a Clydesdale, Symons’ homeis not that of your average jockey.

“As I’ve got older I’ve seen what’s happeningto wildlife around the world and I want to dosomething about it. The plan is to develop aninteractive sanctuary where school groups cancome,” said Symons, who makes regular visits toschools to educate children on racing, the toughlife of being a jockey, forging a career, and anim-

als. “It’s all about TV and computers with kidsthese days. I don’t think they learn enough aboutrespecting and caring for our wildlife.

“I dress up in my silks, take other sets to put onthe kids and take along my mechanical horse.

“It’s an idea that’s grown from helping friendsand family and it’s voluntary, but I really enjoy it.The kids seem to as well.”

At a recent visit to a school for deaf children,his performance brought the house down.

Symons’ off-track accomplishments extendwell beyond establishing his animal welfarehaven, and include an increasing presence in themedia for the talented entertainer.

He is equally adept on either side of the cameratoo. The brains behind ‘jockey cam’, seen onChannel 7’s coverage of the spring racing carni-val, is equally comfortable performing on screen.

But for all his achievements off the track for aman of just 30, there is little doubt that hisgreatest talent is in the saddle.

A highlight of an already stellar riding career,

the 2012 Mornington Cup success was a particu-larly special achievement for the local lad.

“I live up the road and what a great cup towin,” he said.

Unfortunately, uncertainty surrounds whetherSymons will be back to defend his crown, havingjust returned from an injury that has sidelinedhim for about four months.

In keeping with the jockey’s offbeat manner,the injury was a bizarre one.

Far from what you would assume at a race-track, he had his foot crushed while jumping intothe boot of his car to avoid a reversing vehicle inthe car park at Sale racecourse. The offending carwas being driven by apprentice jockey Tom Sad-ler.

The unfortunate accident couldn’t dent thejockey’s wicked sense of humour though, whentelling RSN radio of the phone calls he’d receivedfrom fellow jockeys after the event.

“I thought they were ringing for an ambu-lance, but they were ringing to get my rides.”


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Experience sees good food done wellHaydn Godony slips away to The Cove for a taste experience

Experienced chef: Justin O’Donoughue relaxes in the bistro.

Sweet sight: A dessert of chocolatebrownie segments, salted caramelpopcorn and espresso gelati.

The Cove Hotel, nestled on thePatterson Lakes waterline, haswon multiple awards and enjoys

a long-held reputation for fine food.“Our aim is to offer the best pub

food around,” head chef JustinO’Donoughue said.

“A good hotel menu has toaccommodate a lot of differentpeople. It should offer ‘wow factor’dishes that people come back to tryanother time. You need dishes withstrong appeal, as well as staples.”

O’Donoughue was second incharge at Guy Grossi’s renownedFlorentino restaurant for two years,then ran Grossi’s Mirka in St Kilda.

‘‘I ran a French-style restaurant inQueensland and I’ve worked over-seas, so my varied background helpsto lift The Cove to where it should be.I’ve brought a lot of experiences,techniques and flavours with me.

“The menu is approachable butnot too ordinary. There can be aworld of technique and depth behindthe flavours here.’’

Most popular is the house-crumbed parma layered with napoli,ham and a three-cheese melt, whiletapas-style entrees include san choybow filled with a minced mix of porkbelly, chicken and prawns.

The signature lamb pie dish is awhole shoulder marinated in a wealthof dry spices, a fist-sized ball of themeat mixed with root vegetables andplaced inside puff-pastry for amouth-watering experience.

Desserts include a trio of chocolatebrownie segments, salted caramelpopcorn and espresso gelati.

“I think the modern diner is moresavvy and educated about food andkeen to be taken on a tasteexperience. To quote a cliche it’s

‘good food done well’,” O’Dono-ughue said.The Cove Hotel is at 115 McLeodRoad, Patterson Lakes. Details:9773 3733.

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Genealogy class: Belvedere Community Centre, 36 Belvedere

Road, Seaford, has classes on first aid, art therapy, genealogy, cake-

making and more. Details: 9776 8922.

Junior craft: The Country Women’s Association will hold craft

classes, for children aged 8-14, at 33 Beach Street, Frankston, from

1.30pm on Saturday, then fortnightly. Cost: $5. Details: Joy,

9789 3803.

Green garden: Joy of the Earth community garden in Joy

Street, Frankston, will host green workshops and children’s

activities from 9am on Saturday, February 16. Details: Lauren,

0488 009 779.

Music prep: Karingal Primary School has dancing fun, drama,

singing and music for prep to grade 4 at 9.30am each Saturday.

Details: 9789 3686.

Jack high: Seaford Bowls Club in East Road has barefoot bowls

from 5.30pm each Friday. Cost: $4, bowls provided. All welcome.

Details: 9776 8289.

Tall tiles: Mt Eliza Mah Jong Club meets at 9.30am and 7pm each

Monday, in the Village Neighbourhood Centre, Canadian Bay Road.

Experienced and novice players welcome. Details: 9787 4002.

Karingal classes: Karingal Neighbourhood House at 103 Ashleigh

Avenue, Frankston has places in occasional child care. Classes

include sketching and drawing, beading, scrapbooking, playgroups,

computers and cupcakes. Details: Lisa, 8786 6656.

World music: Andrea and Valanga Khoza teach world-music style

drums and choirs from 5.30pm each Tuesday at Cube 37, Frankston

Arts Centre. Details: Andrea, 0423 751 943.

Probus: Carrum Downs Probus Club meets at 10am on the second

Wednesday of each month at The Sands Hotel in Hall Road, Carrum

Downs. Activities include day trips and theatre visits. Details: Vel,

9770 0140.

Barefoot bowls: Yamala Park Bowling Club in Dunstan Street,

South Frankston, has barefoot bowls from 5.30pm each Friday.

Cost: $8, bowls provided, all welcome. Details: 9787 5638.

Croquet lessons: Frankston Croquet Club is seeking new members

and offers free tuition on Tuesday mornings. Details: Angela,

0418 141 7290.

Senior swim: Frankston Fabulous Fifties Swimming Club meets at

Jubilee Park Aquatic Centre for aerobics and coaching for non-

swimmers and swimmers. Men and women welcome. Details: Joan,

9786 3775.

Check this: Chess players meet at Mahogany Neighbourhood

Centre, 26 Mahogany Avenue, Frankston North, from 2-4pm each

Tuesday. Cost: $4. Details: 9786 1445.

Chorus line: Southern Sounds Chorus seeks members who love to

sing. Rehearse from 7pm each Tuesday at St Jude’s Parish Hall,

Warrandyte Road, Langwarrin. Details: 9775 4464.

Drop in: City of Frankston youth-workers are at Langwarrin

Community Centre each afternoon from Tuesday to Saturday.

Details: Brooke, 0439 351 43.

Comic turn: Accomplished artist Bryan Baldwin hosts a course in

comics and cartooning at Dromana Community House, 15 Gibson

Street, from 4pm on Thursday, leading to an Easter exhibition. Cost:

$15 each week. Details: Michelle, 0466 332 316.

Playtime places: Lyrebird Community Centre, 203 Lyrebird Drive,

Carrum Downs, has places in three-year-old playtime on Monday

and Tuesday afternoons. Details: 9782 0133.

Art classes: McClelland Guild of Artists offer classes in many

mediums and levels. Details: Jane, 0419 373 460.

Learn bridge: Frankston Bridge Club has lessons for beginners and

intermediate players. Details: Lyn, 8751 3020.

Get InvolvedActivity: Shave or colour your hair and support the fight against

blood cancer.

Details: Australians from all walks of life are being challenged to

help change the lives of people with blood cancer by signing up

for the World’s Greatest Shave. Leukaemia Foundation (Victoria)

general manager Stephanie Hechenberger said: “The World’s

Greatest Shave is our most important fund-raiser, providing vital

funds to help lessen the impact for people affected by blood

cancer. Money raised also supports vital ongoing blood cancer

research. Research is improving survival rates, but blood cancer

is still Australia’s biggest cancer killer after lung cancer, claiming

a life every two hours.”

When: March 14-17.

Contact: Sign up at worldsgreatestshave.com or

call 1800 500 088.

Ole!: The Ventana Fiesta — Frankston’s annual celebration of LatinAmerican, Portuguese and Spanish cultures, people and stories —returns this month and next. Dance, music, food, art, craft, film,poetry and educational workshops will all be featured. A highlightis the film festival showing six award-winning films. A street partyalong Wells Street Plaza and White Street Mall begins with atraditional celebration at the beach at the end of Wells Street. Todownload a brochure or for more information, visitfrankston.vic.gov.au or thefac.com.au.

Send details by noon on the Wednesday beforepublication to peninsulasee&[email protected] or See & Do, Suite 2, 10 Blamey Place,Mornington 3931.


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8 Quandong Court, Frankston SouthBedrooms: 3Bathrooms: 2Living areas: Formal lounge and dining area, open-plankitchen, family and meals areaThe rest: Polished floorboards, split-system airconditioning,renovated kitchen, stainless-steel appliances, full en suite,outdoor entertainment area, landscaped gardens, garage withautomatic doorPrivate salePrice: $335,000-$365,000Agent: Eview Frankston, 8781 3888

Warm in character and recently renovated,this three-bedroom brick veneerresidence is ideal for the family looking

for elegance and style.Polished floorboards feature in the entrance

hall which is the first welcome to the home, flow-ing through to the formal lounge and dining area.

The renovated kitchen is divine with itsstainless-steel appliances, including a dish-washer, and ample bench and cupboard space.

The adjoining family area has a gas wallfurnace while the house is kept comfortable allyear round with a split-system airconditioner.

The well-maintained house has threebedrooms and two bathrooms, the main bed-room with a full en suite and walk-in wardrobe.

Outside is a decked and covered entertainmentarea that looks out over the gardens with a mani-cured lawn and established plants.

In the prestigious Marylands estate, central toshops, schools, bus stops and parks, this propertyhas a lot of appeal.

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Neat established gardens surround thisFrankston property ideal for first home

buyers, investors or families looking for spaceand comfort.

The four-bedroom brick veneer residence has amain bedroom with walk-in wardrobe and fullen suite.

It has a new bathroom, ducted gas heating,and a large lounge room with split-systemairconditioning.

The kitchen features a wall oven, hotplates anda dishwasher.

There’s also a family room and a rumpus roomwith built-in bar.

On a good-sized block of about 603 squaremetres, the property has been well maintainedinside and out.

It is close to the newly opened Peninsula Link,The Pines Reserve and The Peninsula CountryGolf Club.

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2/6 Nolan Street, FrankstonAuction: Saturday, February 23 at 2pmAgent: Veitch Seaford, 9786 2933

This Seaford unit is in a prime location, close tothe beach, shopping centre and railway

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Open-plan living comprises a kitchen, mealsand living room.

The kitchen has gas cooking and heaps ofcupboard space.

The lounge has a split-system airconditionerfor comfort in all seasons.

The residence also has a gas hot water serviceand space for one car.

For those looking to get out of the rent raceand into the real estate market, this cosy unit isideal.

The property also has loads of potential forimprovement.


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25 Alicudi AvenueHave It All!Situated in elite Frankston South, this two storey home offers formal living, formal dining, open plan state of the art granite kitchen, meals & family room, large rumpus room with open fire place, huge master suite with ensuite & balcony with views, indoor heated pool & covered outdoor entertaining area.

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Frankston South Offers Invited Over $960,000

20 Tetragona WayBuilders Own ParadiseLuxuriously appointed contemporary two storey family home comprising Tasmanian oak hardwood flooring, high ceilings, master suite with parents retreat, ensuite spa & private observation balcony, o/p family/rumpus & meals area, gourmet kitchen & bi-fold doors to extensive covered entertaining deck.

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4 Islington Avenue,Cranbourne NorthPrice: $350,000-$375,000Agent: Ray White Cranbourne5990 9528, Denis Hennequin0401 962 278

This appealing brick veneer house with portico entry is in a quietposition opposite Cranbourne Golf Club. The house has four

bedrooms and a study that can be turned into a fifth bedroom. Themain bedroom has an en suite and walk-in wardrobe. Naturallight flows through large windows and a glass rear exit. Featuresinclude ducted heating and split-system cooling. The kitchen has adishwasher. A good-sized alfresco overlooks the easy-carebackyard.

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1 Selwood Court,MorningtonPrivate salePrice: $490,000-$540,000Agent: Eview Frankston,8781 3888

In sought after Mornington, this residence is in a leafy location ona huge block of about 1108 square metres. The beachside home

boasts three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The light-filled kitchenwith Bosch appliances and updated cabinetry opens up to themeals area, which leads to the large patio. All the bedrooms havebuilt-in wardrobes. Ducted gas heating throughout and split-system cooling ensure comfort in all the seasons. Additionalfeatures include a double carport and large work shed.


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Located in this prime waterside location, within this exclusive gated community sits this striking 3 bedroom 2 bathroom residence. Featuring indoor/outdoor living the property boasts a large open plan living area, master bedroom with full en-suite, stylish kitchen & contemporary central bathroom, while outside enjoy the spacious private landscaped gardens. Special features include; Gas ducted heating, ducted refrigerative cooling, stone bench tops, porcelain tiles, 9ft ceilings, landscaped gardens & DLUG with internal access. *Also available in a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom floor plan.

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Achievement has its own rewards & this is one of them. A statement in luxury & style, this stunning custom built residence offers nearly 60sqs of accommodation delivering a spectacular lifestyle package. The home incorporates an open dining & family room, a designer kitchen, a home cinema room, 4 private robed bedrooms & a home office. A palatial master suite showcases a luxurious ensuite & an oversized walk in wardrobe. Complemented by a high level of quality inclusions, gas log fire, ducted heating & evaporative cooling. The home spills onto an alfresco with plumbed BBQ & electronically controlled blinds. Positioned on 6,800sqm (approx) the property includes a tennis court, a solar heated pool & gas spa with a self contained pool house. A huge barn, two double lock up garages and a separate double carport offer ample storage for any boys toys.

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Bulls hope Ambrose fits the billBY BRAD MCGRATH

KARINGAL coach Brendan Dunne has highhopes for star recruit Harley Ambrose.

The Bulls were desperate to bolster their mid-field with the MPNFL Peninsula League clubbelieving they needed support for the likes of TimHirst.

Dunne said Ambrose had looked brilliant onthe training track and believes he will slot intothe engine room with little trouble after playingwith St Paul’s in the Southern Football Leaguelast season.

‘‘We have just tried to plug a few gapsand I thought we were short [of] a midfielder,’’ hesaid.

‘‘We’re big on guys coming and playing a rolefor us and I think Harley will be good for us.’’

The Bulls have been hit by the retirement ofBevan Malloy, and Duncan Proud leaving tocoach MPNFL Nepean League club FrankstonBombers.

Proud also took Al Williams with him to theBombers.

Dunne said youngsters Tullah Mottersheadand Jack Johnson had impressed during the pre-season and would be given opportunities tocement a senior position.

‘‘The boys are training pretty hard — I thinkthey’re are training as hard as they have any pre-season.’’

Mornington has continued its impressiverecruiting raid with former Carlton midfielderAnthony Franchina committing to the club.

Prior to Christmas the Bulldogs announcedthey had signed Frankston pair Warwick Miller

and Emilio Bitters as well as Coburg’s TomSimpson.

Franchina, 35, has trained with the Bulldogsover the past fortnight and has impressed coachStuart Seagar.

‘‘It is fantastic for someone with his experienceand his leadership qualities to sign,’’ he said.

‘‘We did a fair bit of running last night and hewas right up there with the leaders.

‘‘A lot of the younger players will look up tohim.’’

Franchina played 105 games for the Bluesbetween 1997 and 2004 and played with PascoeVale in the Essendon and District FootballLeague last season.

His close friendship with Bulldogs team man-ager Adam Broomhall was the catalyst forFranchina joining the club.

Dolphins’ new star to fill in with ClaytonMoving up: Jake Calvert playing TAC Cup football for Dandenong Stingrays last season. Picture: Gary Sissons

CLAYTON coach Ben McGee believes he haslanded one of the recruits of the Southern Foot-ball League season, although how many gameshe gets from former Dandenong Stingrays starJake Calvert remains an unknown.

The Clays have signed Calvert for the comingseason but will only have his services when he isnot selected for Victorian Football League clubFrankston Dolphins, where he has also signed.

Nonetheless, McGee said signing Calvert, aversatile and strongly built key position player,was a coup for his club, especially after losingreigning SFL division 1 best and fairest winnerAaron Purves to Port Melbourne.

Calvert was one of the players considered onthe cusp of AFL draft selection last Novemberbefore being passed over.

‘‘He could be the best recruit in the league thisyear,’’ McGee said. ‘‘I think he will push into theDolphins’ VFL side and become a regular player.

‘‘And when we can get him into our side he

knows he will be a big part of our game plan.’’McGee said he also hoped to form a partner-

ship with the Dolphins in which younger Claysplayers get sent to the VFL club and players look-ing to come back to suburban football couldcome to the Clays.

The 19-year-old Narre Warren North residentCalvert said he decided to make Clayton hissecond club because of his connection withMcGee, who coached him in Hallam SecondaryCollege’s football academy.

‘‘Ben asked me if I wanted to go and get acoffee and we talked about footy and aboutClayton,’’ Calvert said.

‘‘Benny has always been there for me and doneeverything he could for me when he coached mein school footy and the Stingrays under-16 sideso I was happy to head to Clayton.’’

After missing out on a list place or rookie listposition in the AFL, Calvert wants to spend 2013working on the areas of his game that didn’t

impress recruiters. He impressed in threematches for the Dolphins last year under the VFL‘‘23rd man rule’’ in which a VFL club can play aTAC Cup player so the player can gain exposureto senior football.

Calvert said he was working hard in the Dol-phins pre-season program and wanted to stakehis claim for a highly prized place in the Dolphinssenior side, which has helped several players earnAFL places in the past few seasons.

‘‘Hopefully, I’m playing at Frankston but theywill have a strong side this season, so if not I’ll behappy to go back to Clayton and play there,’’Calvert said.

McGee said he would keep an open mind onhow he used Calvert and would seek out instruc-tions from Dolphins coach Simon Goosey.

‘‘Jake can play ruck, centre half-forward orcentre half-back, so where I play him will bedecided by which position Simon wants himworking on.’’ — Roy Ward

Mornington’ssecond winJARRYD Cathcart has guided Mornington to itssecond successive win in round two of the Morn-ington Peninsula Table Tennis Association’s sum-mer pennant competition.

Cathcart was untroubled in putting away SeanO’Meara and Gary Anderson who are represent-ing Mt Martha this season.

The Mt Martha pair regrouped to record easywins against Cathcart’s partner Geoff Lloyd; awin in the doubles resulted in a 3-2 victory forMornington.

Carrum Downs had to work hard to record itssecond win of the season in the clash againstFrankston. Phil Bolitho and Mark Flavel gottheir team off to a flyer with a 5-0 demolition ofMt Martha last week, but had to settle for a 3-2result in round two.

Frankston star and last year’s leading playerSam Palmer surprisingly struggled in his singlesrubbers and had to work hard in the matchagainst Bolitho. After a see-sawing encounterthat looked likely to produce the first upset of theseason, Palmer held his nerve to take the matchin the deciding seventh game.

Bolitho and Flavel recorded runaway winsagainst Palmer’s partner Greg Price, who is play-ing his first season in the top grade, before a com-fortable win in the doubles secured victory forthe experienced Carrum Downs pair.

The remaining match between Somerville andLangwarrin also ended with a 3- 2 scoreline.With scores level at two a piece, Langwarrin’sLuke Bronsema crushed Shane O’Connor in thedeciding singles encounter 4-1 to chalk up asecond season win for Langwarrin, whichremains undefeated after round two.

For detailed results, visit the MPTTA website.

Academy coachFORMER Dandenong Stingrays region managerDarren Flanigan is the new AFL Victoria VFLAcademy coach.

Flanigan oversaw a golden era at the Stingraysbetween 2001-10 with the TAC Cup club havingmore than 40 players drafted to AFL clubs.

He was part of the Stingrays program whenTom Scully, Shane Savage and Steven Milnegraduated.

Flanigan replaces Nathan Bibby, who hastaken up a new role with the Western Bulldogsco-ordinating the Whitten project.

Flanigan will be contacting VFL clubs, TACCup clubs and AFL recruiters over the comingweeks to start getting nominations for this year’sintake for the VFL Academy.

In its inaugural year in 2012, the VFL Acad-emy had three draftees, with last year’s VFLFothergill-Round Medallist and North Ballaratplayer Dean Towers selected by Sydney andWilliamstown’s Jack Frost and Werribee’s KyleHartigan rookie listed by Collingwood andAdelaide respectively.

Flanigan played 138 games for Geelong and StKilda in the VFL-AFL and has spent time as anAFL ruck coach.


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Heat turns screws on RoosBY BRAD McGRATH

FRANKSTON Peninsula Heat could be in thetop eight by the end of the Premier Cricketround, having put North Melbourne on the ropesin their clash at the Junction Oval.

The Heat leads by 121 on the back of a bril-liant century by Englishman Matthew Linekerand another brilliant bowling display from theirbattery of pacemen.

Heat captain Matt Chasemore downplayed histeam’s finals chances but heralded the form theyhave been in since the Christmas break.

If the Heat can score maximum points theywill replace Melbourne University in the topeight.

‘‘Like I said, finals aren’t a big deal to me. It’s

about the development and the guys learning,’’Chasemore said.

‘‘It is just fortunate that some guys are steppingup and giving us an opportunity.

‘‘But once you get in it’s open slather — everygame is an elimination final and I think we cancause some damage.’’

The Heat lost the toss and North Melbourneelected to bat on what looked to be a good bat-ting deck. The Roos soon slumped to 6-28 withopening bowlers James Miller (3-40) and ScottBoland (3-42) making the early breakthroughs.

North Melbourne’s Trent Lawford (69) andCorey Irving (33) saved them from absoluteembarrassment and it took wily medium-pacerChasemore to clean up the tail. The star all-rounder finished with 4-12 from 5.1 overs.

‘‘We have been bowling super and had them6-60 and then they got away from us for awhile,’’ Chasemore said.

The Heat then set about mowing down theRoos’ total with Lineker’s knock of 112 comingoff just 141 balls and including 16 boundaries,three of them sixes.

He found a willing partner in Matt Gapes,who made 72 from 105 balls.

Chasemore now has a long week ahead consid-ering whether to bat and establish a bigger leadbefore declaring or throw his in-form bowlingattack the ball first thing on Saturday.

‘‘I would say we will probably will declare, aslong as we can remove them before the 80th overand don’t have many to chase. You can score 100in an hour at the Junction Oval.’’

Old Boys edgecloser to finalsPENINSULA Old Boys took another big stepin their quest to play finals, making 248 intheir first innings against Long Island in theirMPCA District Shield match on Saturday.

The Old Boys are playing on the razor’sedge with every match now a must win if theyplan to play finals this season.

Last round’s victory over Crib Pointbrought the Old Boys back into contentionfor the finals and now a win over Long Islandcould see the Old Boys back in the top four.

Club president John Forrest was thrilledwith the result of his senior side’s first innings,the Old Boys adapting to the ground veryquickly.

‘‘We are really happy with how it playedout,’’ Forrest said.

‘‘The ground is really slow. We were hopingthat we could get to at least 200 but to get to250 is very pleasing.’’

Opening batsman Dylan O’Malley wasagain at his best, his 85 featuring some glori-ous strokes, but it is his new-found maturitythat has the Old Boys excited. .

‘‘He would probably be our most import-ant player at the moment,’’ Forrest said.

‘‘He has been playing a lot more controlledand playing each ball on its own merit.’’

Veteran recruit Eivion Bowen had his bestperformance since joining the Old Boys withthe former Melbourne Cricket CLub memberstriking form with 60.

‘‘He hasn’t been able to play each weekwhich has made it tough,’’ Forrest said.

‘‘He has had a bit more time at the creaseand is starting to find some form.’’

Peninsula was able to form a number ofeffective partnerships throughout the daywith O’Malley combining with BrandonLawler early to set the tone for the day.

Long Island bowler Paul Hartle took a hat-trick taking the scalps of three Peninsula tailenders, a highlight on a pretty tough day forthe paceman and the fellow members of theLong Island attack.

In other Provincial Shield matches, Sor-rento made 220 in its first innings againstfinals threat Mornington.

Baxter brought Mt Eliza back down toearth, bowling them all out for 95, Baxterbowler Travis Sawers doing most of the dam-age taking six wickets. Baxter finished on 82at stumps on the first day of play.

Crib Point is in a strong position over Rye,Magpies bowler Warren Herrington helpingbowl out Rye for 168 with his five wickets.

Heatherhill has given itself every chance ofbouncing back after last rounds defeat mak-ing 241 against Ballam Park.

Mt Martha had its most impressive inningsfor the season making 283 off the full 75overs against Mooroduc on the first day ofplay.■ When The Weekly went to print Red Hillhad compiled 135 against Ballam Park in thefinal of the Twenty20 Jack Peacock Shield atAlexandra Park. For full results visitfrankstonweekly.com.au.

— Morgan Cole

Steady batting makes it Langy’s day

Big haul: Hastings’ Luke Hewitt sends down a delivery during his dominant display against Frankston YCW onSaturday. Picture: Wayne Hawkins

LANGWARRIN has set Boneo the huge ask ofbeating 297 after the first day of play in anMPCA District Shield match on Saturday.

The Kangaroos bounced back with a big winover Carrum in the previous round after theirupset loss to Delacombe Park on their returnfrom the mid-season break.;

Opener Simon McEvoy (45) and captain MarkCooper (33) set the tone, putting on 78 beforethe first wicket fell.

Boneo skipper Alexander Petrovic finally gotthe breakthrough when he removed both Cooperand McEvoy in quick succession.

Langwarrin was sitting comfortably at 2-85with Daniel Weare (65) and David Ross (26) incontrol of the Boneo attack.

Weare batted for most the day, helping guideLangwarrin into a dominant position, but sevenbatsmen scored over 25 in a perfect batting dis-play.

Somerville is playing for its place in the finalfour against fellow contender Baden Powell.

The Braves have made the most of their oppor-tunities with young captain Rhys Elmi makinghis second half-century for the season.

Baden Powell batted through the day, finishingon 210 with the Eagles’ attack working tirelesslyagainst them led by spinner Dan Kelly (3-50).

Club president Peter Alp was pleased with hisside’s performance against the Braves.

‘‘We were pretty happy with how things went,’’Alp said. ‘‘We rate them as one of the better sidesin the league, so to finish how we did was pleas-ing.

‘‘They are a really good side and our bowlersreally charged in.’’

Somerville gun keeper Craig Black was at hissharpest with three stumpings for the day includ-ing the wicket of Elmi.

The Baden Powell middle order offered plentyof resistance with Josh Waldron (45) and AdamLandry (46) causing headaches for the Eaglesattack.

Alp is confident that his side can chase downthe Braves’ total and move back into the top four.

‘‘We’re pretty confident we can get the win.’’In other District Shield matches on Saturday,

Carrum has been bowled out for 163 against thePines.

Delacombe Park is set to pass Main Ridge,bowling them out for 132, then finishing on 132at stumps.

Frankston YCW was bowled out for 178 with

Hastings bowler Luke Hewitt at his most deadly,taking six wickets.

For more MPCA pictures and reports visitfrankstonweekly.com.au

— Morgan Cole


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