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Glen Eira City Council comer Hawthorn and Glen Eira Roads, Caulfield. Volume 69 - December 2002 Phone: 9524 3333 Fax: 9523 0339 Email: [email protected] Website: www.gleneira.vic.gov.au Home in time for Christmas
~rrawee rentlmt Euef:yn Witche/1 settles into her room in the new accommodation block at Council} mzrrawee aged care facilily. Photo: Bernie Bickerton.
by Myrine Hawksworth esidents from Heathlands and Camden aged care facilities were able to be R"home in time for Christmas" when their new residence at Warrawee Community was completed last month. Sixty residents were transferred from now-closed facilities in Caulfield in early December. All residencs shared a Chrisonas party and "house warming" with family and friends at the new facility in Bentleigh Ease. Works to upgrade the 30-bed facility at Warrawee to a 90-bed residence, began in December last year and have been completed entirely without government funding. The resulting facility offers high standards in aged care and is part of Council's aging in place program. Aging in place enables aged care residents to stay within the same facility as their Hosted by needs increase. Denis Walter Manager Corporate Assets Tim Frederico said Council • Silvie Paladino was pleased with the efforts of staff and contractors involved in the project, in getting the facility completed in • Three Chinese Tenors rime for Chriscmas. News: • Melbour ne W elsh "The project has involved a lot of people - 120 staff and Male Voice Choir up to 20 sub-contractors under the one main contractor. It Playground upgrades accelerate 3 involved site levelling, building retaining walls, and Festival time again S • Tony Fenelon construction of four houses and a multi-purpose Walksafe pilot begins 5 • Joining The C ho rus administration block. The existing facility at Centre Road Singers has also undergone upgrading and refurbishment," he said. Features: • Terry Gill "Bue also on the human side, it has meant the careful Council end of term "report card" 6-7 management of the relocation of both staff and residents." An overview of three year's work • Humphrey B Bear for the community "Everyone who has been involved has worked extremely • Santa Claus Carols by Candlelight program 12 well to avoid delays and meet the expected time frames. Council staff have coped well with an incredible amount of Regulars: work and with meeting the challenge of moving 60 residents- each with their own specific needs." Language Line 4 RecreationNews 8 Both Camden and Heathlands facilities were closed as they were unable to be upgraded to meet increased Youth News 9 standards and requirements in aged care. The facilities were Community Diary I 0 sold earlier this year to allow the Warrawee upgrade to be Arts II self-funding. Library news I I , Glen Eira News Lest we for by Sophie Aristodemou A s the sun's rays glinted off numerous .l'l.medals worn by ex-sevicemen and women, people of all ages took a moment to mn reflect on the meaning of Remembrance Day hefestiveseasonisa at a service at Caulfield Cenotaph last month. Ttime of celebration Mayor Cr Peter Goudge addressed an audience and reflection - looking of about 50 people about the significance of forward to the new year the day: "I am particularly keen to reinforce and all that it may bring, the message chat this day began as a day to and looking back over remember the thousands of young and not so the achievements and young men and women who made the challenges of the past 12 ultimate sacrifice in chat most awful ofwars - months. "This day has become a day to remember the sacrifice... " World War I." This year we've faced a - Mayor Cr Peter Goudge. number of challenges "This day has become a day to remember the sacrifice They shall grow not old, together both as a made by all of our servicemen and women who did As we that are le~ grow old, community and as a nation, and now is an not return home from battlefields scattered all over Age shall not weary them, appropriate time to reflect and give thanks for the the globe," he said. Nor the years condemn. special sense of community we share in this country. Wreaths were laid by Monash MLC The Hon. At the going down of the sun, The tragedy of the Bali bombing and the worsening Andrea Coote, Monash MLC The Hon. Peter And In the morning. drought conditions throughout the country are cause Katsambanis, Caulfield MLA Helen Shardey, and We will remember them. for much reflection. But they are also the source of representatives of Caulfield RSL, Carnegie RSL, LEST WE FORGET great strength as we pull together to come to terms Bencleigh War Widows Club, St Kilda War Widows with their true meaning and take action to avoid Club, Victorian Association ofJewish ex Servicemen further damage and suffering. and Women, Bencleigh Red Cross Unit, McKinnon Australia ■ As a community, we have much to be proud of and Secondary College, Caulfield South Primary School, Day Breakfast much co celebrate - and the holiday season provides Leibler Yavneh College, Glen Eira College, and An Australia Day Breakfast • • ample opportunity to do just that. Caulfield Grammar. The Mayor and Council's Chief will be held in the Auditorium, Glen Eira Town One of the highlights of Council's calendar, the Executive Officer Andrew Newton also laid wreaths. Hall, corner Glen Eira and Hawthorn Roads, popular Carols by Candlelight, will be held c1t Cr Goudge recited the Ode and the participants held Caulfield on Friday 24 January 2003, at 7.1 Sam Caulfield Racecourse on Friday 15 December. two minutes silence to reflect on fallen soldiers. Guest speaker: leading Australian economic Regardless of your beliefs and background, this joyful commentator Terry McCrann. celebration is a time for being with friends and family Deadlines for Glen Eira News The Glen Eira Citizen of the Year and Glen Eira and enjoying the spirit of goodwill in our City. I Deadline for the first issue of Glen Eira News Young Citizen of the Year Awards will be invite you all to partake of this family-friendly special for 2003: Monday 6 January. presented at the event. event. There is no issue in January. RSVP: Friday 17 January 2003 We'll also take time in the new year to showcase Deadlines for the coming year will be Cost $25 per person (incl. GST) the energy and spirit of our City. Community published in the February issue. Tickets: Contact the Service Centre on celebrations are currently in the planning stages for For advertising contact the PR Unit on 9524 3366. 9524 3333 Bentleigh, Carnegie and McKinnon early in the new To submit editorial material write to: Tables seat eight. Groups of eight or year. A range of activities for all the family will Glen Eira News PO Box 42, Caulfield South 3162 individual bookings available. provide ample opportunity to get together and enjoy or email: [email protected] all that our City has to offer. As a community, we also recognise the contribution of individuals to the wellbeing and development of our City. The 2003 Australia Day Breakfut, to be Councillor cont;act;s held on Friday 24 January, will announce the Glen Eira Citizen and Young Citiren of the Year. Already a JASPER WARD MACKIE WARD ORRONGWARD number of nominations have been received, and I am Cr David Bloom 0 Nonnan Kmnedy CrAlan again proud of and amazed by at the integrity, drive Phone/Fax: Phone: 9564 8395 GroabardJP and selflessness shown by individuals in our 95979825 Fax: 9564 8402 Phone/Fax: community. Mobile: Email: nkmnedy@ 95330052 Looking back over the accomplishments of our 0417169679 glmnra. vic.gov.au Mobile: community during the past year, I know we are in a Mob: 0419 379 540 0407374474 strong position co continue to develop and grow as a Cr Veronika Martens CrDorothy City. We've worked together to improve our services Cr Eamonn Walsh Phone: 9579 0297 Marwick and facilities and will continue to do so during the Phone/Fax: 95979826 Fax: 9579 7072 Phone/Fax: festive season. From park refurbishments, community Mobile: 95961459 centres and road works to business development, Mobile: 0417314233 0419218474 Mobile: service improvements and the outstanding 0417398250 contributions and achievements of individual citirens - we have a lot to be thankful for and to celebrate in Cr Rachelle Sapir CrPeter Cr Noel Erlich the City of Glen Eira. Phone/Fax: GoudgeJP Phone/Fax: 95330054 As the year draws to a close, I wish you a happy and 9579 7218 Phone: 9524 3225 Mobile: Fax: 9524 3358 Mobile: prosperous 2003. May you and your families enjoy 0417 218485 this holiday season in peace and safety. 0409186941 Mobile: 0419505614 - Cr Peter Goudge Mayor GLEN EIRA CITY COUNCIL DISCI.AIMER The information in this publication is of a general nature. The :uric.Its aincained PO Box 42 Caulfield South 3162 Phone: 9524 3333 TTY: 9524 3496 Fax: 9523 0339 bcttin art not intmd,d to provide a a>mpktc discussion on each aubjca and/or Email: [email protected] Website: www.gleneira.vic.gov.au I ~ canviwcd. Glen Eira Oty Council does not aa:qn any li2bility for any L-~~::;:o•••-.-o•--- Volume 69, December 2002
Almost ready for playtime --a will be completed early in the ,vTork is now under way on three of the nine OQ W playgrounds included in Council's 2002-03 new year. -= Small Playground Acceleration Program which The new playgrounds will be a upgrades neighbourhood playgrounds around the bright and colourful - s: City. The remaining playground updgrades are in the offering major improvement :, planning stage. to parks that are tired and A Improvements already completed at Colin Street run-down and providing play s: Reserve, Wmgate-Brady Reserve and Marlborough and activity opportunities for ,, Street Reserve include site clearing, installation of a large portion of the OQ concrete perimeter edging, new pathways and the community. Dl construction of rotundas for seating and shade. The Tree planting in the reserves A play equipment and under-surfacing are on order and has been postponed until fD will be installed this month. next autumn because of the "' Equipment for playgrounds at Pell Street Reserve, drought conditions and water restrictions. New play equipment goes in at O,lin Strtet Gardenvale Park, Elsternwick Plaza and Mackie Road - Story and photos Myrine Hawksworth Reserve (Bentleigh East}. Reserve has been ordered and most of these upgrades are scheduled for completion before Christmas. Work on the Rosanna Street Reserve and EE Gunn Reserve Not just for Christmas by Sophie Aristodemou ets provide love and companionship for people of Pall ages, buc deciding to become a pet owner requires thought and planning. Council's Manager Civic Amenity Carl Russo said Christmas was a critical time for making careful decisions about owning a pee, as many parents gave in co pressure from children wanting pets, without considering the responsibility involved. "Potential pet owners must make a commitment co take on the responsibilities that go with owning a pee, before they even choose what type of pet they want," he said. Marlborough Strtet Reserve upgratk is well underway as the Mr Russo said the following checklist would help new pergola is erected. potential pet owners consider the "pros and cons" of pet ownership, and should be taken into account when parents consider giving animals as gifts at Planning Christmas time. • Will you be able to care for your pet for more than permit 10 years? • Can you afford to own a pet, taking registration, vaccination, food and other costs into application consideration? • Do you have an adequate location and space for your pet? &ceiving a petfor Christmas TMans taking on responsibility refused for its welfare, for life. • Do you have time co care for your pet? ouncil has refused a planning permit Capplication for an adult entertainment Council's 16-page colour booklet &sponsible Pet posters are available from Council's Service Cen tre on venue to conduct sexually explicit dancing. Ownership in G/m Eira: Dogs and cats provides tips 9524 3333 or TIY 9524 3496. The booklet can also Councillors unanimously rejected the proposed and guidelines to being a good pet owner and having be downloaded from Council's website at bar/nightclub which would operate above an happy and healthy pets. Copies of the booklet and www.gleneira.vic.gov.au existing restaurant in Koornang Road, Carnegie. Council planning officers recommended refusal of the application as it contradicted the objectives of Council's Municipal Strategic New bus shelters for safe-iy Statement (MSS), Council's Urban Village Policy The first of Glen Eira's new bus shelters were "Shelters proposed for heritage areas will not have and the recently released State Government .1. installed recently in Bentleigh East. A total of75 advertising on them and will require a town planning Policy Melbourne 2030. shelters will be installed across the city, replacing old permit prior to installation. All advertising on the Council received more then 900 written shelters that no longer meet community expectations. remaining shelters requires a town planning permit submissions from traders and residents strongly All new shelters will be in place by June next year. and will comply with industry standards for content opposing the proposal. and subject matter," he said. The new shelters will be lit at night to improve public Council voted unanimously to refuse the safety and are designed to meet current standards of The shelters are provided under a contract that application.The applicant can lodge an appeal access for people of all abilities. includes installation, maintenance and cleaning. with the Victorian Civil and Administrative Anyone who notices any damage or problems with a Acting D irector Infrastructure Kerry Martin said: Tribunal (VCAT) but must notify all objectors of bus shelter, is encouraged co contact the Service "The style of the shelters was chosen because it is their appeal. Objectors can then apply to be a Centre on 9524 3333. simple, modem, stylish and is as unobtrusive as party to the appeal proceedings and have an possible. It also conforms to requirements for use in influence on the final decision. heritage areas of the City." _J Page 3 Glen Eira News
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ITt~ avaKmviaet~ nou txouv Ti6fl Te>.etci>aet OTa I lavori, gia ultimati alla Colin Street Reserve, napKa Colin Street Reserve, Wingate-Brady Wingate-Brady Reserve e Marlborough Street Ha nnow.aAKax Colin Street Reserve, Reserve Kat Marlborough Street Reserve Reserve, comprendono la ripulitura del sito, Wingate-Brady Reserve 111 Marlborough nept>.aµl3avoVTat Kaeaptaµ6~ TWV xwpwv, l'installazione di bordi in cementa del perimetro, Street Reserve Y)Ke 3aKOH4eHa pacY111CTKa, TonoetTT)OTl TatµeVTtvtou nepiyupou, vtwv nuovi sentieri e la costruzione di rotonde per ycTaHOBKa 6eTOHHOro orpa>t L... Page4 Volume 69, December 2002 It is /t·stival tifu=.t· again ... ft) he McKinnon Village Festival was a huge success .."' Tagain this year with an estimated crowd of -· 30,000 throughout the day. : The fair offered something for the whole community -... - younger members enjoyed pony and train rides s: and farm animals, while basketball and skateboard :I demonstrations kept the teenagers amused and adults marvelled at the antique fair. McKinnon Village Traders Association representative Simon Matthews said: "This year's fair was bigger and better than last year, the warm weather brought everyone out of their homes onto the street." Various local schools provided great live entertainment for the crowds, the group So Much Talent from Gardenvale Primary proving to be very popular. Teenage skateboard demonstrators Blind Side Traders show their wares in the market-styk worked hard all day to engage the crowd with various atmosphere ofMcKinnon Festival jumps and skills. McKinnon Fair is also known for its vintage steam train which runs from Caulfield to Mordialloc and was enjoyed by many on the day. Bendeigh Festival also enjoyed large crowds and provided a broad array of activities and entertainment in Centre Road. Community organisations took the opportunity to demonstrate the vital roles they play in the community - local schools, St Johns Ambulance, Rotary, SES, Neighborhood Watch, Melbourne Fire Brigade and local police officers. Council had a information stand at both festivals with staff on hand to answer residents' queries and supply information about Council services, facilities and activities. Council's Youth Services staff also ran a variety of activities for young people including circus skills demonstrations and basketball competitions. A mzr ofthe Baysitk Companion Dog Training School shows A youngfativai-goer meets a furry .friend in McJGnnon. his skills at Bmtkigh Festival - Sophie A ristodemou Photos: Peter Bury. Council launches Walksafe program hoppers in the Bendeigh and Bendeigh East "Community responsibility is an essential part of a Sshopping centres will benefit from a new safe traffic environment," Cr Martens said. pedestrian safety program launched by Council Local trader groups and RoadSafe Inner South recently. East are also supporting the program which is The Wa/ksafe program combines engineering, being implemented as part of Council's Glen Eira education, enforcement and publicity to produce a Road Safety Strategic Plan. Statistics in the plan set of well-targeted and synchronised actions to show that pedestrians represent 52 per cent of all improve pedestrian safety in the busy strip fatalities in Glen Eira. Older people are the most shopping centres. Both shopping centres have vulnerable with 62 per cent of the pedestrian been chosen because VicRoads statistics show fatalities involving people more than 60 years old. clusters of pedestrian crashes have occurred in Consultants engaged by Council have already these sections of Centre Road. conducted a detailed pedestrian audit and a review Various engineering treatments will be planned of all pedestrian casualty crashes in both centres over the coming months and may include and will gather further information via countermeasures such as improved signage, questionnaires in the shopping centres during the pedestrian fencing, pedestrian refuge islands, next few months. footpath improvements, painted pedestrian The consultants will make presentations to local crosswalks, reduced waiting times at pedestrian community groups over the next six months, to signals and upgraded street lighting. spell out what the risks are in these centres, and The program is jointly funded by Council and to suggest some strategies for crossing Centre VicRoads and local police will play an active role In Road and walking around the shopping centres helping to plan and implement the program. more easily and safely. Glen Eira Community Safety Committee chair Cr Council will receive suggestions about pedestrian Veronika Martens said Council could make the conditions in either the Bendeigh or Bendeigh G/m Eira Co-mmunity Safety Committee Chair Cr Veronika road safer but success relied on people walking East shopping centres. Contact Council's Service Martens, VicRoads Road Safety Co-ordinator Pierre Casuiino and driving with care in these busy shopping Centre on 9524 3333 for more information. and Victoria Police Inspector Grtg Pa" cross Cmtrt Road, centres. Bmtkigh East - the focus ofa new Wailtsaft project. Page 5 :.J I I r= . Glen Eira News Volume 69, December 2002 ~ The almost end I , 0 < 0 . Renewing aging the facility from 30 to 90 beds at a cost of $9 million .M safety a Speed limits were reduced in North Road, Ormond and were funded from the sale of outdated facilities :s-· 0 D ity facilities from 70km/h to 60km/h as part of the Safer Routes to OQ r-4 {see front page for more details). □ Shops pilot program, a joint program with Victoria Over the last three years, In April 2001, Council implemented the Glen Eira Police and VicRoads. .... Road Safety Strategic Plan which has resulted in a :r -u Council has focussed on Regular works ff) ·-I:: upgrading and renewing the range of traffic and pedestrian safety initiatives. Blackspot funding was received for a number of :s City's aging infrastructure and Over the three year term, Council During 2001-02, road projects. For example, traffic signals n 0 facilities. This is reflected in has resealed 125km of roads. safety initiatives have were installed, lanes were remarked 0 u the percentage of revenue Repairs to road surface has increased included installing and kerb realigned at Brady Road and a spent on capital works, which from 13,200sq m in 2000, to bicycle lanes on major Centre Road intersection (Bentleigh) >. has increased from 23 per cent 37,816sq m in 2002, and repairs to roads, speed humps to increase safety of traffic turning out :I ., footpaths has increased from 12kms of Brady Road. s: in 2000 to 28 per cent 2002 near schools, traffic :s ·-u - representing an increase in in 2000 to 17kms in 2002. lights, painted In 2000, Council's Public Health Unit ,... spending of $7.86 million. Council has cleaned 47,101 pedestrian crosswalks, immunised 4,180 children and adults. -· f drainage pits - a process which has kerb extensions, and This figure has increased to 6,193 in "'< ·-YI Highlights: been greatly improved by the painted pedestrian 2002, representing a total of 14,354 purchase of a drain cleaning jet refuges in shopping immunisations over the three years. I:: The fully refurbished Packer truck. A total of 46km of drains have centres. CU Pavilion was completed in Council's food safety program has been cleaned over the three years. - November 2001. The facility In August 2002, grown substantially in the past three was rebuilt to include a Council 's efforts were years. The Taste 4 Health food " meeting room, multi-purpose recognised by the state's nutrition program won a Heart community hall with an leading road safety Foundation Award in 2000. The adjacent kitchen, and modern change rooms which authorities by receiving amount of food safety assessments has can be refigured in a variety of ways to a special award for its increased from 1,284 in 2000 to accommodate use by a number of different groups commitment to 1,428 in 2001 and 1,617 in 2002. at the one time. improving road safety Over the same period, the number of a five-star rating has more than doubled from . Caring for older on local streets. food businesses which have been given 112 in 2000 to 238 in 2002. In 2002, Council began a program of playground members of the upgrades through its Public Places Fund and will community spend $649,000 on improvements to nine playgounds throughout the City (for recent works, The program, which seeks to streamline Regular services see page 3). planning application processes by educating developers and encouraging Council provides in-home services to enable aging Works at Warrawee aged care facility will be Over the three years, Council has dealt them to pursue certification prior to and disabled residents to stay in their own completed before Christmas. The works increased with 3,151 planning applications, and submission, was trialled over several environment as long as possible. Over the three years, according to VCAT annual figures, Glen months in late 2001. The trial was Home and Community Care (HACC) hours have Eira has recorded one of the lowest rate of considered successful and implemented increased from 119,698 in 2000, to 150,646 in Garden clippings are collected fortnightly in a special CJ 3. Ca~ng for our appeals by residents against a council as policy in December 2002. 2002 - an increase in use of the service by almost wheelie bin and converted to compost and mulch - decision of all metropolitan councils. 25 per cent. diverting almost 4,500 tonnes of green waste from The new process has resulted in reduced Council has taken seriously the need to care for the Only 9 per cent of all Glen Eira appeals timeframes for the planning application Council's Home Care staff provide home help, landfill. The total percentage ofwaste stream diverted environment and is aware of the impact a healthy were from people who were objecting to and approval process - turnarounds personal care and home maintenance services to a from landfill by either recycling or reclaiming has environment has on members of its community. the development - an indicator that the during the pilot program were recorded clientele that has risen from from 4,983 in 2000 to increased from 14 per cent to 24 per cent. majority of residents were happy with at an average of 55 working days 6,246 in 2002. Glen Eira Food Services has Council's decision. compared to a previously recorded provided more than 344,600 nutritious meals to Highlights average of 160 days from date of Glen Eira residents. In March 2002, Mallanbool Glen Eira was the first Victorian Council lodgement to date of decision. Reserve, Murrumbeena was opened to pilot and implement a Town Planning Council has improved facilities at Warrawee, - a brand new park that increased Pre-Lodgement Certification Program. Rosstown and Spurway aged care facilities. Rosstown the City's open space by 1.5 underwent refurbishment during 2001-02, including hectares. The park was built on the the re-orientation of the major activity rooms to site of the former Murrumbeena improve access to external recreation and the High School and occupies part of redecoration of the public areas. what was an extensive wetland area, unity extending through much of south D east Melbourne. The reserve is an "ephemeral wetland" with a central grassed swale and is planted with Glen Eira City Council has continued to reach extremely indigenous species around the high levels of satisfaction with the community. The annual perimeters which tolerate periodical independent customer satisfaction survey has tracked wet and dry conditions. consistently high community approval rating - 87 per cent Other activities towards making in 2000, 86 per cent in 2001, and 88 per cent in 2002. Regular services Glen Eira a clean and healthy The Service Centre dealt with an increase in calls from environment included the upgrade Council introduced a weekly kerbside collection of 202,797 in 2000 to 208,664 in 2002. The average waiting of more than 100 litter bins in paper and cardboard which has been so well received time for calls to be answered has been reduced from eight major shopping centre and an by residents that collection weights were almost seconds (in 2000) to six seconds (in 2002). The percentage increase in the number of street doubled from - 230 tonnes per month to 490 of inquiries handled by the consultant answering the call sweeping machines from three to tonnes per month within six months of the collection has increased from 60 per cent in 2000, to almost 70 per four. Council also increased the beginning. cent in 2002 - indicating a greater knowledge base frequency of major shopping among Service Centre consultants and more stream-lined Council introduced a voluntary green waste collection centre footpath pressure washing information handling. service in October 2000 which now has 7,501 from once per year to three times registered users - representing a participation rate of per year. 23 per cent of detatched properties in the City. L Page6 Page 7 _J r Glen Eira News Bike path New park signs len Eira's parks continue to be a popular radngalong G destination - picnic areas are often in high demand in summer months. New signs A n important off-road shared bicycle and pedestrian path is advertising park bookings have been installed in .l"l.being created along the Frankston Railway Line. The first the most popular areas to enable park users to section, from Neerim Road to Ormond Station, has been jointly be aware of others using the parks. funded by Council and Sport and Recreation Victoria. Groups of more than -4() are required to make This first stage begins a project that will create an important a booking with Council and many areas are pedestrian-bike trail along the Frankston Railway Line providing often booked for weddings and other functions. a significant north-south recreation route through the City of People with bookings have priority use and Glen Eira. notice of coming functions can now be made In advance. T he bicycle route was identified as an important off-road link in The new signs will also display park information Council's Bicycle Strategy, offering a safe route for all residents - and directions to facilities such as parking and especially older adults, families, people in wheel chairs, and public toilets. Bookings can be made through students. This trail also intersects with the historic Rosstown the Facility Booking Officer at Council on Rail Trail. 9524 3253. The completion of Stage 1 will enable cyclists to ride from Caulfield Railway Station to Ormond Railway Station on a designated bike lane and off-road path. Time to get fit? '-V/ith summer just around the corner, now is the Dogs and sport don't m-ix W time to make a commitment to getting fit and port and dogs play an important feeling healthier. The Caulfield Recreation Centre Spare in the community but the offers a comprehensive range of fitness classes for two aren't necessarily compatible. people of all ages and fitness levels including yoga Council often receives complaints classes, mediball, powerbar or stretch classes. The from sports clubs that during centre offers classes designed for specific age groups training players have been harassed - teenagers to over 50s. From aerobics to gym work, by dogs, often with the owners the centre has fully qualified instructors who will nearby. design a program to suit individual needs. Park goers are reminded that The centre offers fun for the whole f.unily with its designated park off-leash areas are unique trampoline room. No experience needed to not available ifschool sports, club have fun and get fit. Outdoor options include a game matches or training is in progress. on the tennis courts. At these times, all dogs must be on For more information contact the centre leash. Dogs must also be on-leash in on 9532 4956 or call in at 6 Maple Street, all public areas including streets and Caulfield South. park playgrounds and barbecues. Fines are easy to avoid by making sure your dog is on a leash if the park is being used for sport. Public tennis courts a hit Sporting reserves applications '"J"1hen ewly developed East Caulfield Reserve Winter season 2003 Celebrations as .l Tennis Courts are proving popular with Glen Applications are invited for the use of the Eira residents keen to have a casual hit. The four all following reserves: club turns 70 weather courts are now lit for night time playing and Bailey Reserve Bendeigh Reserve he 2002-03 season marks 70 years of the available at very competitive rates. Caulfield Park Centenary Park T Bendeigh Uniting Cricket Club (formerly Families, young people and friends are welcome to try EE Gunn Reserve East Caufield Reserve the Bendeigh Methodist Cricket Club) playing the new courts - no need to join a club, just make a Glen Huntly Park Hodgson Reserve competitive cricket. The club is a major force booking through the MONSU Fitness Centre on King George IV Reserve Koornang Park within the City of Moorabbin Cricket 9903 2358. Lord Reserve Mackie Road Reserve Association having won 48 premierships in the McKinnon Reserve Marlborough Street 70 years. East Caulfield Reserve (Mel Ref 68 G2) Murrumbeena Park Reserve Sir Monash Drive East Caulfield (opposite Monash Princes Park Packer Park The club is holding a reunion dinner of past and University- Caulfield Campus). Bentleigh Secondary College present players on Saturday 8 February 2003 at Cost: Day rate $11 per hour {8am-6pm) Moorleigh Community Village the South Oakleigh Club,Victor Road, Bentleigh Night rate $13.20 per hour {6pm-10.30pm) Victory Park East (Melway Ref: 78 04) at 7.30pm. cost $55 Applications must be lodged by: per double or $30 per single. Trmes: Monday to Saturday 8am- 10.30pm Sundays and public holidays 8am-9pm 3 I January 2003 The club has invited more than 200 past and MONSU Fitness Centre open for bookings: Application forms available from: present players, but is keen to hear from past Monday- Thursday 6. l 5am-9.30pm Council's website: www.gleneira.vic.gov.au players. Contact Bentleigh Uniting Cricket Club, Friday 6. l 5am-9pm or Recreation Services on 9524 3455 or email PO Box 193, Bentleigh East 3165. For further Saturday 9am-6pm [email protected] information contact Ian Longmuir on 9795 6580. I L Sunday and public holidays 10am-6pm L... Pages Volu_m_e_ 6_9,_ D- ec_e_m_ b_er~ l -00~2- c:==-=-==:::.~::-"_::_=-=-=====--=-=-=-=-=====-=-======:======-, The Whyi' Stop Youth Information Centre ---, I provides free, friendly and confidcnrial Get into music this summer support co young people. Find out more about what Council's youth centre has to For Drug and Alcohol-free FreeZa music offer - drop in and meet the youth workers at 54 Rosstown Road, Carnegie events check out the FreeZa website at (near Carnegie train station). www.freeza.vic.gov.au Phone: 9572 5389 email: [email protected] A great day for young people This year's McKinnon Festival saw the first Following the success of the McKinnon Festival, a .I. basketball challenge run by Council's Youth huge turnout of young people came to test their Services and Caulfield Police Youth Liaison Officer basketball skills at the Bentleigh Festival in Centre Leading Senior Constable Jason Fox. A "free throw" Road. The day's events were run in conjunction competition gave young people an opportunity to with McKinnon Basketball Association and win some great prizes including basketballs, movie participants were challenged to games of three-on passes and music vouchers. three against state level players and to wimess the fancy footwork and aerial display of slam dunking More than 50 young people put their shooting skills by the McKinnon players. to the test, but couldn't beat 11-year-old Tom Karlich who sank an awesome nine shots out of 10. Tom was If that wasn't special enough, Melbourne set to be named "King of the Courts" and the Tigers players Stephen Hoare and Luke McDonald ultimate champion of all the street trader festivals. took time out from their National Basketball League duties to interact with participants and After showing off their form on the basketball court help find our "King of the Court" who, in fact, or cheering their friends along, many young people turned out to be the "Queen headed down to the Glen Eira City Council main of the Court". The winner was 12-year-old Caitlin Council Youth W0rker Simon Vtllas shows some young stall where youth workers were on hand to show who won a music voucher. midentJ the trick to circus skills at the McKinnon Festival people various circus skills such as juggling balls, diabolos, and hula-hoops, as well as handing out showbags crammed with interesting gear. As well as the application ofsunscree n, many were game to try !itudents visit Ogaki temporary tattoos - there were plenty of cool by Sophie Aristodemou There have been more than 20 exchange visits designs being displayed by the end of the day. between Australia and Japan since Glen Eira's sister As he prepared to disembark the Japanese bullet train city relationship began in September 1998. To be from Tokyo to Ogaki, Max Boulat glanced out the eligible for the exchange, students must live or attend window to see smiling Japanese faces. A closer look a school in the Glen Eira area or and have studied revealed Max's Japanese host family standing on the Japanese for at least two years. platform waiting for him to arrive and holding a sign that read "Friend Glen Eira welcome to Ogaki". Max was one of 10 students selected to visit Council's sister city Ogaki in Japan. The students, ranging from Years 9 to 11 participated in a whirlwind 12-day tour including Tokyo, Ogaki, Kyoto and Nagoya. The exchange provided students with an opportunity to visit the tourist and historical attractions ofTokyo , such as Tokyo Disneyland and the Tokyo Imperial Council youth workers Mark Bekmnan and Stuart O'Brien Palace. In Ogaki they stayed with host families and and uading Senior Constable Jason Fox tussle with Melbourne Tigers players Luke McDonald and Steven Hoare. were given a real insight into Japanese culture visiting Photos: Peter Bury. a Japanese cultural workshop and the Ogaki Castle. F.xchange student Max Boulat's fim Ball players view ofhis Japanese host family. get wild! Youth Services information he Why? Stop Wildcats Inaugural Basketball T he Why Stop Youth Information Centre will close Accommodation TSeason concluded in September. While the team from Monday 23 December until Monday Argyle Street Housing Information enjoyed moderate success on the scoreboard, the level 13 January 2003. The following agencies will be and Referral Service 9593 9349 of participation and enthusiasm from the young able to offer young people assistance over the (Open every day except 25 and 26 December people was the team's biggest triumph. Christmas period. and 1 January 2003) Melbourne Youth Support Service 9614 3688 Throughout the five-month season, 14 young people General counselling (Open every day except 25 December) participated in the program, each having a lot of fun Anglicare Southbridge Youth Services 9532 3482 and sharpening their skills. Caulfield Police Leading (Open every day except 24 December) Education, employment and training Senior Constable Jason Fox kindly donated many a Crisis counselling Job Placement Employment and Training Monday night to assist in running the program and (JPE"D 9569 1677 or 9584 9366 CareRing 136 169 (Open every day except 25 and 26 December play with the team. A presentation night was held for (Open 24 hours, 7 days a week) the team at Glen Eira Town Hall, where each member and 1 January 2003) was awarded with a trophy for his part in the team. Directline Legal services 24 hour drug and alcohol Youth Advocacy and Legal Service A new season is currently W1der way, and the team counselling 1800 888 236 already has three wins on the board and is looking (OZ Child) 9794 5428 (Open every day except 25 and 26 December promising for the rest of the season. Sexual assault and violence South East Centre Against Sexual Assault and 1 January 2003) Games are played on Monday nights, and new (SECASA) 9594 2289 For more contacts, pick up a copy of Glen Eira Youth players are always welcome. Contact the Why? Stop (Open every day except 25 and 26 December Services Y Files youth directory from the Why? Sto:.J Youth Information Centre. and 1 January 2003) Youth Information Centre or the Service Centre. Page9 ------~~-~------~------~:::::::_-:__-:..-:..-:..-~----:__-_-_-_-_-_,-- Glen Eira News ...> I Dia-- ·-c ::s Meetings and clubs Host a Japanese student - a group of students will Munumbeena Baptist Church presents Carols in the be visiting Murrumbeena and surrounding suburbs Park at Duncan Mackinnon Reserve on Friday 20 The Centre Bentleigb Garden Club meets at St E between Saturday 4 and Tuesday 14 January 2003. December. Kid's activities and sausage sizzle Johns Church Hall, corner Centre and Tucker Roads, If you are interested in hosting a student contact: commence at 7 .30pm and Christmas carols E Bentleigh East on fust Tuesday of each month from Christine 9568 8817 or 0425 724 866. commence at 8.30pm. All ages welcome, come and 0 Tuesday 4 February 2003 at 1.30pm. u enjoy your favorite carols! Contact: 9557 4738 or 9578 6081. Do Care seeks volunteers to assist older people and L adults with a disability to enjoy social and recreational Over 40s Club dance - all ages - old time, modern, ::s activities. Contact: Angeline 9532 1662. 0 new vogue at Ormond Uniting Church, corner North Immunisation dates C and Booran Roads, Ormond on second and fourth Events Saturdays of each month at 7.45pm. Supper and live for December/ - music. Cost $7. Contact: 9570 4564. Adelphi Players Theatre Company presents Dick Whittington and his Cat at Labassa 2 Manor Grove, January Social Badminton Club meets at Ormond Uniting Caulfield North on Saturday 7 December at 2pm and Church, corner North and Booran Roads, Ormond Murrumbeena Baptist Church 4pm, Sunday 8 December at 4pm, Saturday 14 every Wednesday at 8.30pm. Cost: $3 including 44 Murrumbeena Road, Murrumbeena December at 2pm and Sunday 15 December at 2pm Monday 9 December lOam-llam supper. Equipment provided. and 4pm. Bookings essential. Contact: 9690 1593 or Monday 13 January l0am- llam Contact Haul 9578 1947. ------9578 0952. Eira Bentlcigh Life Activities Club offers opportunities Glen Town Hall (nttry,,;. Gin, Em, Rotul) to meet new friends and enjoy social activities. It's a world ofcomputer experience Corner Glen Eira and Hawthorn Roads, Caulfield New members welcome. Contact: 9557 2562 Tuesday 10 December 9.30am- 10.30am or 9563 2554. Tuesday 7 January 6pm-7pm Tuesday 14 January 9.30am-10.15am Caulfield Day View Club meets on the first and Nucleus Computer Services Pty Ltd ---- third Tuesday of the month for lunches featuring Bendeigb-Bayside Community • Hardware and software repairs to all computers, guest speakers and varied outings. monitors, printers and notebooks. Health Service Contact: Val 9578 1302. NEED IT FIXED? Gardeners Road, Bentleigh East Wednesday 18 December 6pm-7pm On site or in our workshop. Wednesday 15 January 6pm-7pm Communit NETWORK, INTERNET U3A Glen Eira is seeking a voluntary tutor to teach and VIRUS SUPPORT Glen Huntly Maternal and Italian to retired senior citizens for two hours per • Accessories, pans, cables, fans, print cartridges available. Child Health Centre week. If you are able to help contact: 9572 0571. 24 HOURS- 7 DAYS Comer Royal and Rosedale Avenues, Glen Hundy Wednesday 22 January 9.30am-l lam Call now for prompt and reliable service Caulfidd Community Toy Library provides toys for ------children aged six months to six years at Moira 95691388 Bentleigh Baptist Church l 0 Vickery Street, Bentleigh Avenue, Carnegie (next to the Caulfield Memorial www.nucleuscomputer.com.au Monday 6 January l .30pm-2.30pm Swim Centre) on Wednesdays 7.30pm co 8.30pm, 9b Morton Ave, Carn ·e 3163 Thursdays 9.30am to 11.30am and Saturdays 9.30am to 12.30am. Contact 9572 5102. r------,Cut this out now! Place undn a Fridge Magnet:-< The Joint Councils Access for All Abilities Lions Club CHRISTMAS CAKES Enhancing Vacation Care Project provides STEEL FRAME WINDOWS The perfect gift that can be enjoyed by all. (KM) recreation opportunities during the school holidays Supporting local charities. for children and teenagers with disabilities aged 5 to Cakes available at sdected outlets including: • Old winders repaired and serviced 18 years. For further information contact JCAAA CARNEGIE: Optometrist, • Wmdows unstuck • Locks Project Officer Fiona Allan on 9209 6159. 115 Koornang Road • New winders supplied and fitted ORMOND: IGA Supermarket, • Old stays converted to winders YAMADAJUDO 507 North Road 20 years' experience ACADEMY ELSTERNWICK: Toyworld, On site service only Caulfield Recreation Centre 416 Glen Huntly Road 6 Maple St, Caulfield South For the "Rolls Royce" of winders phone: JUDO 9578 4460 OR Home delivery call Self defence, Concentration, 9528 6616, 9578 5791, Acom Winder Replacements Discipline, Co-ordination, Self-esteem, 9578 8528, 9568 6786 0418 312 615-Telephone: 9882 5966 Enjoyment, Stress Release Large and small sizes L ______J BEGINNERSTO BLACK BELT- From 4 years old available 56 Auburn Grove, East Hawthorn ------· GVMBAROO Broken Cords Glen Huntly 4 MTHS TO SCHOOL YEARS or Balances Friendship Group COME AND ENJOY OUR: IN DOUBLE HUNG WINDOWS 99 Grange Road, Glen Huntly • Specialised equipment • ♦ Bottom sash (2 cords) from $40 Activities for December • Structured program • ♦ Both sashes (4 cords) from $50 ~Gyribc,~ • Climbing, rolling, balancing Enquiries and bookings ♦ Tubular balances from $55 per pair Margaret 9596 6124 & jumping • Songs, dance ♦ Pensioner discounts available and rhythm • Thursday 12 December Price depends on size, condition and number Ample & traffic-free parking End of year break-up. Operates:Tues,Wed,Thur & Sat Also ♦ Fit heavier counter weights We invite you to our annual year end celebration. ♦ Convert concealed to tubular balances Come and enjoy a few hours in true friendship Moorleigh Community Village Gym fashion.A musical program is planned along with Rob Flavell Wing, (Cricket Gnd End) John Moline: some Christmas carols. Bring a plate for lunch. 90-92 Bignell Rd East Bentleigh I 9822 3470AH Drinks, salads and sweets will be provided. At 99 Grange Road Glen Huntly at I0.30am . I LTELEPHONE GAIL 9570 1422 : Cut out this ad and keep for future reference ~------L... Page 10 Volume 69, December 2002 Exhibitions Recording The Abbreviated Image - Gene Bawden such as collage, gouache and pencil with more recent Opening 10 December 6pm and continues ro 22 digital resolutions - makes his work delightfully December playful and witty. our history Illustration and cartoon as Stoked Council is planning a number of projects to a form of communication Opening 11 December 7pm and continues to 22 explore Glen Eira's history - one of which has played and continues December will be to record oral histories. to play an important role Stoked comes out of the earth and into the foe. in graphic and narrative The history of every area is unique, and history. Newspapers use Holmesglen TAPE Diploma of Arts Ceramics exploring that history can help to build a real illustrations to help explain Graduate exhibition showcases the many sense of place and belonging. What was this articles and catch readers' diverse manipulations and transformations of land used for SO years ago, SOO years agol attention. Melbourne mud. After a stint in the fire-thrown, hand How was this area settledl How has the City based illustrator Gene built, embossed and glazed pieces of clay grown and the architecture changedlWhat become ceramics. The ceramics on exhibit Bawden's exhibition The Lip Service, paper collage, published sorts of people live here, and what sorts of Abbreviated Image explores The Herald Sun, December 1995. range from the finely crafted and functional to people used to live herel the bold and the vital and humorous Council is interested in hearing from people role of images in print media. sculptural. who have made a significant contribution to Despite increased dependance on digit.ally From backgrounds as Glen Eira. They don't have to be famous - manipulated images, due to the deadline demands of diverse as their ceramics, they might simply be "characters" who newspaper publishing, ~raditional illustration has emerging artists Rebekah brighten other's lives. found its ground with a renewed confidence. In Gene Barnard, Wendy Jagger, To nominate someone for the local oral Bawden's images, an amalgamation of collage and Ljiliana Licina, Mara history project please write to: digital influence has created a snappy, visual quality Requilman, Lilach with a unique hand-drawn appearance that can be Mileikowski, Jeketa Our history manufactured and altered in a short amount of time. Powley, Caroline Pragnell Attention: Manager Arts and Culture and Marymae Trench, Glen Eira City Council The Abbreviated Image exhibition includes work from bring a dynamic variety of PO Box42 a variety of publications such as The Age and The techniques, colour, and Herald Sun, between 1992 and 2002. Gene Bawden's Ceramic by Wendy Jagger. Caulfield South 3162 shapes to Glen Eira City or email [email protected] recognisable style - intelligent use of text within the Council Gallery. work, and the use of traditional means of production (replaces regular Elsternwick Srorytime). best will win a movie party at the Classic Cinema for 46 guests (conditions apply). Entry forms available at Christmas gift idea all branches from 9 December. A perfect Christmas gift for someone who is Holiday hours interested in learning Internet or email skills but has Branches of the Glen Eira Library and Information little computer experience is one of our Internet class Service will open the following holiday hours. Internet classes vouchers. These are available for our Introduction to Internet classes will continue to be held at Caulfield the Internet, Further Steps on the Internet and ~b Borrowed items can be returned throughout the Library during the holiday period. The following based Email classes and are valid for six months. Ask holiday period at all branches. classes can be booked at any branch or call 9532 9466 at any branch for details. for details. Bentleigh Carnegie Caulfield Elsternwick Introduction to the lnt.emet Eira's Pirate Tales Tuesday The summer reading Monday 9 December 6.30pm-8pm 24December 10am-3pm Closed 10arn-3pm Closed Thursday 19 December competition starts at all Christmas Day 10.30arn-12pm branches on 9 25 December Closed Cost: $33 December. Open to all children 12 years and Boxing Day Further Steps on the Internet under, it is a fun way to 26December Closed Friday 20 December 2pm-4.30pm support your child's Friday Cost: $55 reading abilities. 27 December 10am--6pm Closed 10am--6pm Closed Web-based Email Great prizes to be won Saturday Thursday 12 December 10.30arn-12pm including a $200 shopping 28 December 10am-4pm Closed 10am-4pm Closed Cost: $33 voucher for any score at Sunday Christmas storytimes Chadstone Shopping 29 December 12pm-5pm Closed 12pm-5pm Closed Centre. This year there is a Enjoy the Christmas spirit at one of our free festive Monday new competition: I found 30 December 10am-9pm Closed 10am-9pm Closed children's Storytimes - stories, songs and a special treasure! My favouriu holiday visitor. Tuesday book for children 6 to 12 31 December 10am-3pm Closed 10am-3pm Closed Christmas Concert years. Children just need to Bentleigh Library, Tuesday 10 December 7pm tell the library which of the New Year's Day books they read in the 1 January Closed Santa in Toy/and holidays was their favourite Thursday Caulfield Library, Wednesday 11 December 7pm and the entry judged the 2January Normal hours resume Elsternwick Library Wednesday 18 December 11 am Page 11 :..J I' I r- Glen Eira News 1· ------. ~ Commu Ill~ t~,, Glen Eira is a great place to live! So come and celebrate The events will include hours of spectacular music, :; -'J the good life and meet your neighbours at Council's dance and circus performance, plus cooking : Ce 1 eb ra tiOns ::~,::~,;~~~~~/elebrations in early 2003 at the ~;~~=:.tions, displays, and fun activities for children CIJ • Packer Park Sunday 30 March 2pm-6pm Community groups, schools and performers are -,, Free entertainment, fun and • Allnutt Park Sunday 6 April 2pm-6pm invited to participate. Please contact the co-ordinator C activities for the whole family • Caulfield Park Sunday t 3 April 2pm-6pm on 952◄ 3333. u~ t .... Tliiee Chiane Tenon McKinnon Secondary a,Jlege Maboumc Welsh Male Voice BigBarul Choir McKinnon Secondary College TonyFcndon ScniOI' Singas Joining the Chorus Singers Scfra Burstin School of Dance Terry Gill Glen Eira City Band Wdcome by Glen F.ira Mayor and special goats C.. Peter Goudge Humphrey B Bear and Santa Claus With thanks to: Victoria Police, Brett Thurston, Kathleen Price, Golden Days Radio, Caulfidd Girl Guides, District Scouts Association of Glen Eira, St John's Ambulance, Graham Patching, Ian Orr, Keith Smithers, Tess Vayenas, Jade Clark. Page 12