Rubbish rate rise Higher fees for curbside collection and tip By Matt Dunn SOUTH Gippsland residents will be slugged with higher rates and tip fees after the State Government voted to dramatically increase waste disposal costs.
Jumping for joy THE Relay for Life is all about celebrating life. The weekend cancer research fundraiser was held at Dumbalk and it was a roaring success. Little wonder Poowong’s Alysia Clark, a colourful member of the Woorayl Region Girl Guides, was jumping for joy. See story and photos from page 14.
The 369 per cent price hike for country residents will be introduced incrementally over the next five years, and passed on to councils around the state, including South Gippsland Shire Council and Bass Coast Shire Council. Under the plan to curb landfill and encourage recycling, rural municipal levies for waste will increase from $7 per tonne in 2009/10 to $26.6 per tonne by 2014/15. Industrial levies will increase from $13 per tonne to $46.6 per tonne over the same period. South Gippsland Shire Council’s Cr Warren Raabe said local governments were scrambling to work out how to deal with the imposed fees. “The timing is absolutely atrocious for us. At this stage of the year we’ve pretty much got our budget set. Now we’ve got to find an extra $170,000 for the coming year,” he told The Star. “By 2014/15 there would have been other jumps as well. Council is looking at how to deal with it. We’re not sure at the moment how to deal with it. It’s something the State Government’s just put on us knowing full well our budgets are on the way.
“That’s the depressing part, that it’s come out of the blue. It’s just another charge.” Money would be collected by the councils through increased charges for regular weekly curbside collections and higher fees at tips. “It makes life difficult for us, because we have to recoup the costs from the users. The residents may see it as another council fee,” South Gippsland Shire Council CEO Tim Tamlin said. But Mr Tamlin said he could understand the State Government’s thinking. “For the sustainability of our communities it probably is unavoidable. If you look at the cost of operating recycling facilities versus the cost of putting it in landfill - as the EPA landfill levy rises - other options become more economically viable,” he said. The Environment Protection Amendment (Landfill Levies) Bill 2010 was introduced to State Parliament recently and will be debated today (Tuesday, April 13). “The Victorian Government is taking action to protect our environment by reducing waste to landfill, increasing recycling and at the same time creating jobs for Victorian families,” Environment and Climate Change Minister Gavin Jennings said. Mr Jennings said the levy increase was a charge being placed on the delivery of material to landfill sites, with councils operating landfill sites passing on the levy through rates. Continued on page 9.
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A blessed union By Jane Ross
THE inside doors of the Arawata Union Church are a rich red velvet, with elegant brass handles. They are the entrée to a majestic place of worship lined with timber. The morning’s light filters through a single stained glass window and the Baltic pine floor shows the pock marks of many a stiletto heel. The floor was polished in the 60s when high heels were in fashion and while the indentations might have irritated those who laboured at that task, they are an indication that this is indeed a much loved – and well used community building. It marks its centenary this Saturday and a celebration is planned. There will be a morning tea gathering at the Arawata Hall at 11 am, BYO lunch to follow, a centenary service at the church at 2pm and afternoon tea at 4. Anyone with connections to Arawata is invited. “We’re expecting up to 120,” said Robert Harrison, a church elder who has lived in Arawata all his life. He’s a regular worshipper who, as a youngster, frequently counted the squares in the cream, green and gold pressed metal ceiling. “What else was a boy to do in
church?” he shrugged. Robert, fellow elder Les Adkins and Kardella resident Syd Whyte are helping organise the centenary celebrations. All have historic connections to Arawata and are descendants of the 1910 Arawata Union Church Committee. Services are held every fortnight at what is now known as the Arawata Uniting Church. Last year it hosted two weddings and four funerals and sometimes there are pet blessings. Someone once took a chook to one of those while another wanted to bring his horse, but the church doors aren’t big enough to accommodate such bulk. The pet blessings are a fitting reflection of history, for a community photograph taken during Arbor Day at the union church in 1910, included a dog. And Syd Whyte had his canine Molly with him when The Star visited the church to find out about the centenary. Robert suggested the mutt was on the nose, but Syd took no notice; he and Robert are related through their great grandparents so in a familial tradition that is common to us all, the jibes fell on deaf ears. The community’s sense of its history is strong in other ways too. Original copies of the church’s opening service program are still
held and carefully guarded, as are meticulous historical notes penned by two of the town’s best-known residents, the late Jack Western and Cath Ritchie. In 1956, a Sunday School was built as a tribute to the memory of the pioneers of the Union Church. At that time, there were nine teachers and more than 60 children attending. To mark the 60th anniversary, a memorial garden was dedicated in the grounds and a book of remembrance placed in the church recording details of deceased district residents. Robert is the church organist. He will play during the centenary service, accompanied by his wife Hilary on flute. Their repertoire will include some of the hymns sung during the church’s two inaugural services. Arawata is tucked away in the hills between Korumburra and Leongatha and the drive from either centre is picturesque. That the early settlers cleared the land by hand is remarkable. That they built a shared church long before most of the Presbyterian and Methodist communities combined to form the Uniting Church is no less significant.
Outside: from left, Syd Whyte, Robert Harrison and Les Adkins are helping organise the centenary of Arawata’s Union (now Uniting) Church.
In memory: a memorial tablet on the church wall.
Remembrance: this garden of remembrance was dedicated during the 60th anniversary celebrations. Arbor Day: the community gathered at the church on Arbor Day 1910. The white picket fence that can be seen in the background is no longer there.
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Haves and have nots
By Chris Brown
KOONWARRA is South Gippsland’s income capital.
The citizens of the trendy hamlet boast an average taxable income of $52,397. Koonwarra residents and others living in postcode 3954 earn considerably more than the people of Wonthaggi who manage an average taxable income of only $38,615. Leongatha sits squarely in the middle of the South Gippsland pack with an average taxable income of $44, 356. Average taxable incomes in other towns included: Korumburra ($43,186), Inverloch ($44,189), Mirboo North ($45,021) and Foster ($44,356). The figures come from recently released information from the Australian Tax Office on tax returns filed for the 2007/2008 financial year. Koonwarra Food Store and Emporium manager Thomas Burge said he understood years ago Koonwarra was the dress circle of Leongatha. “There were some high earning locals living there and it went down a bit as Leongatha grew and it’s probably only over the past 10-15years it has started to attract people as Leongatha has grown,” he said. “The majority of people who come to Koonwarra are Leongatha people who have moved out there. “They are close to Leongatha, but they are getting more space and
quiet.” A number of notable South Gippsland families live in the town and surrounding areas. Mr Burge said young mothers often meet in the store for coffee before a morning rail trail walk. “There’s an element of people liking to go where they feel other people are going and it has a good reputation,” he said. Several young builders are also constructing houses in the area. The voluntary spirit is also alive and well in this special part of South Gippsland. Many committees are involved with everything from the hall to the recreation reserve. The old primary school operates as the sustainability centre. South Gippsland Shire mayor Jim Fawcett said they were always interesting statistics. “I think Leongatha has a reasonable employment base and a fairly substantial retirement base,” he said. Mr Fawcett said the stable taxable incomes across the shire were probably due to the number of retirees and businesses per head of population. He said the fact Leongatha’s average taxable income was higher than Wonthaggi’s was a reflection of the people who live there. “I wouldn’t couch it in terms of good or bad, I would see it that Wonthaggi has a higher retiree base than some of the other towns and a higher availability of good, cheaper accommodation.”
Meanwhile recently released Australian Bureau of Statistics figures show population growth in South Gippsland Shire is expected to increase. The shire was estimated to have grown at a rate of 2 per cent, or 545 people, to 27,776 in 2008/2009. In the previous five years growth was only 1 per cent per annum. Bass Coast Shire grew by 2.5 per cent, or 710 people, to 29,584 in 2008/2009. It was an increase on the 2.2 per cent growth in the previous five years. Mr Fawcett said growth was important for a whole variety of mostly economic reasons. “A larger population supports a greater variety of amenity and retail shops,” he said. “Population growth increases demand for services so you can get to levels where you can provide additional services. “They also create some stresses on the health system, on community infrastructure like libraries, but I think that’s a necessary cost.” Mr Fawcett said with the ageing population predicted to explode, it was a concern with the ability of the health system to cope. But: “it’s been the lifeblood of some of our small communities. “It’s made them more vibrant and sustainable,” Mr Fawcett said. “It seems to be that people who are seeking a better place to live are attracted to those smaller communities or the seaside communities as well.
South Gippsland’s rich list Figures are average taxable income for taxpayers in each postcode. Koonwarra (3953) Welshpool (3966) Boolarra (3870) Kongwak region (3951) Loch (3945) Mirboo North (3871) Leongatha (3953) Yanakie (3960) Foster (3960) Inverloch (3996)
$52,397 $48,524 $46,554 $46,121 $45,097 $45,021 $44,356 $44,226 $44,225 $44,189
Poowong (3988) Korumburra (3950) Nyora (3987) Toora (3962) Fish Creek (3959) Meeniyan (3956) Venus Bay (3956) Cowes (3922) Wonthaggi (3995)
$43,504 $43,186 $42,410 $41,818 $41,754 $41,169 $41,169 $40,894 $38,615
Source: Australian Tax Office taxation statistics 2007/08.
Council leans green MUNICIPAL councils can ignore the issues of sustainability at their peril.
South Gippsland Shire mayor Cr Jim Fawcett, said this on the eve of a Growers’ and Eaters’ Forum in Korumburra that will feature two world renowned speakers. One is Dr Caroline Jones, an expert in carbon sequestration and the other is United States farmer, philosopher and writer Wendell Berry. The forum, on Monday, ties in with another comment Cr Fawcett made. The mayor said sustainability was one of the council’s five strategic objectives. “We haven’t set out how to help agricultural transition to being sustainable, but we are in an educative mood. “We are starting to see all sorts of cost implications – as
well as moral ones. “We’re trying to make sure that we’re not lagging behind.” Locally-grown produce will be celebrated in a major way this weekend, with Australia’s first Cook Here and Now at Foster on Saturday.
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Loving his job: midwife Ben Shields with a newborn at Leongatha Memorial Hospital.
Men prove worth in birthing ward By Brad Lester MALE nurses may work in what is typically a woman’s domain but Ben Shields is embedded even deeper in ladies’ business. The Korumburra man may be a husband at home but at work, he is a midwife. Ben helps the women of South Gippsland deliver babies and then teaches them how to feed, bathe and dress their children. “I think it’s absolutely amazing,” he said of his work with Gippsland Southern Health Service, at the Leongatha Memorial Hospital. Despite working in a non-traditional role, Ben is not fazed and would not be in any other job. “I feel that working in Leongatha, in the country, it’s a little bit more open than in the city,” he said. After three years in the role, Ben has found himself in many positions, from assessing women and providing ante-natal care, to helping during labour and looking after mums and
babies beyond birth. “The birth is still my favourite part. A great outcome is a healthy mother and baby,” he said. “While I do have my moments every now and then, it’s nice to see that final expression of love.” Ben is conscious that being a man working so closely with a woman at a challenging time can be confronting for the mum to be. “I do have fallbacks because there are extra midwives on duty if a woman does not want a male midwife, but that’s never happened,” he said. “However I still make a concerted effort to make sure the woman is comfortable.” Ben has found having midwifery qualifications essential to being able to contribute to the nursing team at a small country hospital. He is the only male among 20 midwives working on the wards at Leongatha, but GSHS director of nursing, Neil Langstaff, is also qualified to work in “mid”. When he began in the field at Royal Melbourne Hospital in the 1980s, women were
even more prominent in midwifery. “Every nurse takes their own skills and knowledge into it. Some people feel that men bring a different dimension,” Neil said. “Male midwives can provide the support that partners need in the labour ward while the woman is birthing. I have five children myself, so I know the stress that fathers go through.” And female midwives have not minded him being there either. “Wherever I have worked, there has been no rivalry between men and women,” Neil said. “It’s just great to be able to help women and bring a new life into the world. It’s one of the happiest things you can do in nursing but it can also be a sad time when things don’t go right.” Midwives working in rural areas find the personal contact they have with patients rewarding. “When you work in the country, you often see the children that you delivered grow up,” he said. “I have delivered a boy who went on to father a child who was delivered by Ben.”
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Testing times By Matt Dunn ENGINEERS are ready to examine outdoor pools throughout the South Gippsland Shire, as the prospect of closing the ageing facilities again comes up for discussion.
Spiralling upkeep costs and tighter budgets are threatening many of South Gippsland’s favourite summer time and recreational haunts. “It’s a difďŹ cult one. To me pools are iconic, but they are open for 13 weeks and they cost a lot of money,â€? South Gippsland Shire Council mayor Cr Jim Fawcett said. This year’s council budget will allow for about half a million dollars for pool maintenance. The Star revealed last year that pools could face closure, after a council-commissioned report suggested that it may be wise to “consolidate outdoor poolsâ€?. Councillors discussed the ďŹ ndings of a report on the state of the shire’s pools during a special meeting in Inverloch on Saturday. But the issue will now be put on the backburner until October. “It’s one of those things we’ve got some time with, because infrastructure requirements at the moment are just maintenance. But the shelf life of most of the pools is coming to an end,â€? mayor Jim Fawcett said. “At some stage we’re going to open a pool and ďŹ nd it fails. We know we haven’t got a lot of time. It’s a sensitive issue and we need to get everyone’s views.â€? Several pools had been identiďŹ ed in the report as being at risk. Wonthaggi, Mirboo North, Poowong, Foster, Korumburra and Toora are all approaching the end of their “shelf life,â€? Cr Fawcett said. South Gippsland Shire Council needs about $20 million dollars to keep its pools aoat, but with an annual budget of about $40 million for all services, the money will be tough, if not impossible, to ďŹ nd.
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Under pressure: Mirboo North’s pool is one of several under scrutiny. Cr Fawcett said council could receive government grants for some of the repairs, so not all the money would need to come out of its coffers. In the end, though, it may be a decision for future councils. “I personally think we’ll put in a plan, because it will be future councils that will make the decision. We’ll put in a plan to replace three or four of them or all of them,â€? he said. “We’ll indicate to the community what sort of savings we have to make for that, and we can at least give future councils cash reserves to ďŹ x them if they want. But future councils and communities may want to spend $3 million on something else in that community. “We’d like to get to the situation with people where we say, you can have this or you can have that, but you can’t have both. Where do you want to see it spent?â€? Cr Warren Raabe said there was little money in the council budget for the extra costs associated with the facilities. “We’ve got the swimming pools that we’re
looking at – all of them over 50 or 60 years. Do we have millions of dollars to spend on them? The bottom line is we probably don’t, so we have to consider what we do in case of a failure in one of them,� he said. “We’ve been told that that is likely to occur. We haven’t got engineers reports on that and we’ve requested them. We’re doing our due diligence on that, but at some stage they’re going to fail. “That’s just one piece of infrastructure that we look at and think at some stage that’s got to be replaced. Even looking at Splash, we should be putting half a million dollars a year away to replace that at the end of its useful life. But you don’t have that sort of money.� Cr Raabe said the money and resources of South Gippsland Shire Council was being stretched by State Government impositions, including increased costs associated with library funding, coastal planning and increased waste collection levies, leaving little extra cash for recreational facilities.
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Prizes abound at Expo THIS Sunday marks the 10th anniversary Great Southern Star Wedding Expo and to mark the occasion there are thousands of dollars worth of prizes to be won. Creative local jeweller Denis Hawkins is designing and making a crafted cognac diamond pendant which will be won by one lucky visitor. Jetset Leongatha is offering a huge prize as well; the winner will be jetting off on a dream holiday for two staying at Thala Beach Lodge in Port Douglas, valued at $2500. You must be present at the draw to claim your prize. Enter to win this prize at the Expo this Sunday, April 18 at Leongatha Memorial Hall. Ian Smith of A W Smith and Sons, Darren Fox of Hartley Wells and Meg and Alan Steenholdt of Henriettas have joined forces to offer three lucky couples a bridal expo prize. AW Smith and Sons are offering a nine-piece Goulburn outdoor setting, Hartley Wells a $500 gift voucher and Henriettas a $500 homewares package. Read The Star’s 20-page wedding expo liftout in today’s issue, starting on page 29.
Back then: featuring on The Star front page back in 2000 when the very ďŹ rst Leongatha Wedding Expo was held are, from left, models Sarah Morgan, Kate Adkins, Laurie Draper, Renae Littlejohn, and Tanya Markley.
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Plan for the future Down Toora’s memory lane
SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council is working closely with residents to determine the Shire’s future direction through a series of Community Forums.
The forums are designed to help council plan the next four years. Council is also encouraging residents to contribute to the development of the annual council budget. The forums will provide
opportunity for local residents and ratepayers to comment on council’s present strategic direction, financial position, budget capabilities and future planned works. Feedback is welcomed, along with new ideas and suggestions for local areas. The meetings will be held from 7.30pm to 9pm at each location: Leongatha, Wednesday April 14, Council Chambers, Memorial Hall; Mirboo North, Thursday, April 15 Baromi Senior Citizens’
Centre; Foster, Thursday, April 22, War Memorial Arts Centre; and Korumburra, Thursday, April 29, Community Meeting Room, Commercial St. The meetings will be opened by council staff describing the current situation and then the floor will be opened for comment and feedback. The meetings will also set out the next steps in the process and what action people can expect to see. Enquiries: 5662 9202 or sophied@ southgippsland.vic.gov.au
FIVE of Toora’s founding fathers will be honoured when their names are given to previously unnamed lanes in the town. South Gippsland Shire Council voted unanimously to back the idea last week, with Richards Lane, Blanton Lane, Nathan Lane, Sheppard Lane and Yeomans Lane, now ready to be put on the map. The Foster and District Historical Society provided the names for the lanes in 2008. Richards Lane will be named after Mr. Jabez Richards, a prominent citizen of Toora, who arrived from Ballarat in 1881 at the age of three and grew up on the nearby farm ‘Kewita’. When he was 20, he enlisted in the Army and served two and half years in South Africa during the Boer War. He was wounded in battle and returned home to a hero’s welcome. He later became a station agent and helped establish Toora as one of the major pig markets in the state. He was also known as a generous sponsor for all sports in Toora and served on many local committees. Blanton Lane will be named after Mr.
William Blanton, owner of the early General Store and a very prominent citizen supporting the development of Toora. Nathan Lane will be named after Dr. Arthur Nathan, a resident doctor in Toora, who set up his practice in about 1923. He served in France on Marne in 1917 and also served in the Second World War. After his return, he established a residence to care for debilitated and gassed soldiers. Sheppard Lane will be named after Stanley Sheppard, who was prominent in establishing the site of Toora. The township of Toora is predominantly on land Sheppard owned and later subdivided. He also gave land to the churches and several other community groups. Yeoman’s Lane will be named after Mr. William Yeomans, who arrived in Toora with his son in 1887. William built the first Hotel in Toora and was a member of the Toora Progress Association. He also played an active role in the separation of the new Shire of South Gippsland from the Shire of Alberton and was soon elected to council, where he became the third shire president.
Early days: Toora in 1907. This postcard was given to The Star by historian Gwen Truscott. Gwen’s mother, Ida Mary Ferres wrote “A Merry Christmas” on the card all those years ago.
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Cancer services boost By Jane Ross SERVICES for cancer patients in the region have been given a $23.5 million boost. Funding for the second stage of the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre was announced on-site by Federal MP Bill Shorten. The money included $1.5 million to more than double the size of Gippsland Rotary Centenary House, which provides accommodation for patients and a family member or carer. Michael Malone was thrilled to hear about that. The Inverloch resident has worked with many others to raise money for the house, including riding a bicycle from Western Australia to his home town. Michael represents South Gippsland on the management board of the house. Rotarians have raised $600,000 which will help meet the $2 million total cost of the expansion. It will add nine accommodation units, a kitchen and a meeting room. The rest of the Federal money will build stage two of the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre. It will house 14 chemotherapy chairs and two beds, a second linear accelerator housed in a second radiotherapy bunker, the addition of a third bunker and capacity for a fourth. A linear accelerator is a machine with a laser that pinpoints where radiotherapy needs to be directed on a patient’s body.
When stage two is complete, an estimated 8000 more chemotherapy treatments will be accommodated annually and 414 more patients a year will be able to receive radiotherapy. The expansion will also include an oncology pharmacy upgrade, more medical oncology consulting suites and the provision of clinical trial spaces. The money has come out of the 2009/10 Federal Budget. Mr Shorten said cancer was one of Australia’s biggest killers, but survival rates are high by world standards. The expanded Gippsland Cancer Care Centre would help take the pressure off metropolitan facilities. Michael Malone said Gippsland Centenary House offers a home away from home for patients who need ongoing treatment such as radiotherapy. It means they don’t have to travel or worry about city traffic. Accommodation costs as little as $15 a night. Bedrooms are self contained but there is a communal kitchen which helps create a community atmosphere. It is supported by a large band of volunteers, including project committee chairman Ken Peake of Churchill. The Cancer Care Centre is at the Traralgon West campus of the Latrobe Regional Hospital and operates in partnership with the William Buckland Radiotherapy Centre at Melbourne’s Alfred Hospital.
POLICE BRIEFS Fuel theft LEONGATHA Police are investigating a major fuel theft they believe occurred some time around Easter Monday. Three thousand five hundred litres of diesel fuel was stolen from Goldsmiths worksite at the new Meeniyan sewerage treatment plant. Police have analysed tyre tracks that were left by the vehicle involved in the raid. “They’ve gained access through a gate off Stony Creek Road and syphoned off fuel from all the machinery sitting on site plus a holding tank,” Leongatha Police’s Acting Sergeant Matt Bennett said. “We’re looking for any witnesses who saw movements of tanks on trailers in the area. It would have taken a couple of trips, I would have thought. “The fuel theft thing is a bit of a worry. It’s started to pop its head up again.” Acting Sgt Bennett said a farm had recently been targeted too. Anyone with information on the Goldsmiths theft should contact Leongatha Police on 5662 2285.
Tanker rollover A TANKER full of gas rolled over on the Meeniyan-Mirboo North Road, Meeniyan, on Friday night at about 7.20pm. The Scotts Transport vehicle was heading south and carrying about 12,500lt of fuel at the time of the crash. “The driver lost control on a tight bend and rolled the vehicle onto its left hand side, and sort of ploughed into the embankment on the side,” Leongatha Police’s Acting Sergeant Matt Bennett said. “The driver was taken to hospital with
minor injuries.” Acting Sgt Bennett described the clean up as “quite extensive”. “We had a big 130 tonne mobile crane come from Membreys in Dandenong, a couple of big haulage units from Associated Towing, a replacement tanker came from Cootes that was utilised to pump the gas into,” he said. “Worksafe was on site, the EPA was onsite due to some spillage of hydraulic oil from the truck.” The road was closed for more than 11 hours, opening at about 6.40am.
Kernot cab crash THREE vehicles were involved in an accident on Kernot Road, Woodleigh, on Saturday night at about 10pm. “A vehicle came around a corner and collided into a cab that was parked on the side of the road. An injured man, who was in the taxi, was flown to hospital in Melbourne. He was parked on the side of the road,” Leading Senior Constable Wendy Smith said. “There’s been three cars involved. The third car saw that there’d been a collision and must have braked hard and run off the road into an embankment.” Police will further investigate the incident. The man who was airlifted from the taxi had suspected head injuries.
has any information they should contact Foster Police, Toora Police, Wonthaggi CIU or Crime Stoppers,” Senior Constable Allan Piening said.
Fire warnings THE CFA is warning people to be careful with their burn-offs, even though it will end its Fire Danger Period in the South Gippsland Shire from 1am on April 20. The end of the fire danger period means landowners will no longer need a permit to burn-off on their land. “This does not mean that you can just set fire to piles of rubbish that you have been accumulating over the summer months,” Leongatha brigade captain Andy Kay said. “Usually in the first week of fire restrictions being lifted we get many calls to extinguish fires that get out of control.” Burn offs should be registered with the VicFire Burn-off notification line on 1800 668 511.
Drugs, cash theft THE Toora Pharmacy was plundered over the weekend, with thieves stealing drugs and cash. “Unknown offenders have broken in through a window. They ransacked the building and stole a safe that contained prescription drugs and cash. If the public
Lucky escape: this car collided with a cattle truck on the Bass Highway outside Leongatha last Thursday afternoon. The driver was fortunate to escape serious injury.
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New hospital vital By Brad Lester THE South Gippsland community deserves a new vibrant hospital at Leongatha to meet growing demand for services. That is the view of Rural Doctors Association of Australia president and Wonthaggi doctor, Nola Maxfield. She has also called for a bigger emergency department at the Wonthaggi Hospital to satisfy the pressures of a rapidly rising population. Dr Maxfield supported a longstanding community campaign for a modern hospital building with working infrastructure. “Leongatha needs another vibrant hospital because they have local demand there and the ability to provide obstetric and anaesthetic services and inpatient services, and we need to encourage that,” she said. “Part of it is waiting for the South Coast health service plan (by Department of Health) to see what is recommended for Wonthaggi, Korumburra, Leongatha and Foster. That plan has been ‘coming shortly’ for quite some time.” Despite renovations increasing the number of cubicles and consulting rooms at Wonthaggi’s emergency department, Dr Maxfield said rising demand for care
warrants an entirely new facility. “The department is still quite busy but has reached its capacity on the current site, which is landlocked within the hospital,” she said. “The next step, and who knows when that will be, is to build a new emergency department and it’s likely to have more GPs in that area to meet the demand.” The possibility of such a facility eventuating is also likely to be considered in the health service plan. Unprecedented population growth in Bass Coast Shire due to an influx of retirees and also desalination plant workers continues to place greater pressure on the Wonthaggi emergency department, Dr Maxfield said. “Older people have higher demand for health services. I’ve been at Wonthaggi for 24 years and it’s been getting a lot busier,” she said. Bass Coast Regional Health chief executive officer Lea Pope confirmed demand for emergency services continued to expand. “Every year the emergency presentations are more than the year before. We had more than 11,000 people in the 2008-09 financial year. That number will rise as the population does,” she said. Ms Pope said emergency departments tend to be either full or quiet.
“We have increased capacity in cubicles and people are waiting for shorter periods of time. We were busy over the Christmas-New Year period and met Department of Health waiting times,” she said. “There will be times when people wait so we have expanded the waiting area to make it more comfortable.” The health service has acted to ease pressure by operating a consulting suite opposite the emergency department until 10pm. “If people have a non-emergency matter, it’s more likely there will be a GP there and they will have a better chance of seeing someone sooner,” Ms Pope said. A short stay observation ward has also been added to an acute ward to accommodate patients who would otherwise be monitored in the emergency department. “That has helped with the flow of people through the area,” Ms Pope said. Association officials have urged Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, health ministers and bureaucrats to research the impacts of proposed health reforms on country communities. “We have been asking them to consider regional communities and not consider a one size fits all model,” Dr Maxfield said.
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Rate rises sting By Brad Lester
THE latest interest rate rise will not hinder property sales and development in South Gippsland, but home-owners will be tightening their budgets. The Reserve Bank of Australia’s decision to raise the cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.25 per cent prompted many lenders to increase interest repayments. The fifth rise since October last year reflected a growing global economy, stronger spending and higher employment levels, and was appropriate said Reserve Bank of Australia governor, Glenn Stevens. “Interest rates to most borrowers nonetheless have been somewhat lower than average. The board judges that with growth likely to be around trend and inflation close to target over the coming year, it is appropriate for interest rates to be closer to average. Today’s decision is a further step in
that process,” he said last Tuesday. Leongatha woman Sue Duggan is servicing a home loan with a variable rate and will face higher interest charges. “I do think more about buying bigger expense items because I’m aware of having a mortgage, but you have to live as well,” she said. “You have to think about things that you cannot afford and have to save up for things.” As a teacher at Foster Primary School, she is concerned about how the continual rate rises will affect young families already dealing with rising costs. “We’re aware that when we are fundraising we’re asking people in the community to hand out more and more when they are struggling,” Ms Duggan said. “People want to do the best for their kids but some find it really hard to meet the basic expenses like uniforms.” Continual rate rises are shutting young people out of the housing market and resulting in less
rental properties being available as a result, Ms Duggan said. “It’s a shame they don’t increase the rates on savings accounts to encourage people to save,” she said. “Otherwise people might not think they are going to be able to save for a house and think ‘Why not just spend the money?’” Shareen Pobke of Mirboo North recently secured a new loan for land, fortunately on a fixed rate. Her family is planning to borrow more money to build a house but she is not fazed by the latest rate rise. “We’ve got builders to think about and that is more stressful than having a home loan,” she said. Homes will continue to be bought and sold despite the rise, said real estate agent Peter Dwyer of Alex Scott and Staff, Leongatha. “I don’t think the rate rise is going to have too much of an effect. We’ve certainly seen it all before. People just budget for it. They will antici-
pate it will happen,” he said. Mr Dwyer said the property market has remained strong and would continue to do so. “There are always buyers that will buy in the middle bracket or the higher bracket,” he said. Rate rises appeal to investors but many are securing short term, term deposits in anticipation of further rate rises, said Glenn Sandford, managing director of Gippsland Secured Investments. “In the past, we have had people investing for 12-24 month terms whereas now people are tending to think ‘Why lock it in for 24 months when rates will be rising again’,” he said. “But I think people’s appetite for risk is improving slowly because they think the economy is improving and they are likely to be going for things like shares.” Successive rate rises have not slowed lending, particularly to the commercial sector. “There is plenty of activity out there. People are still looking to develop property,” Mr Sandford said.
Higher fees for curbside Railway land hope for Leongatha collection and tip Continued from page 1. CEO of Environment Victoria, Kelly O’Shannassy, said: “Environment Victoria supports the increased levies because it will boost recycling rates and keep valuable materials out of landfill.” But Cr Raabe said the increased waste levy costs were just another example of the way the State Government continued shifting costs on to local councils. “The privilege of living in the country is becoming dearer and dearer all the time,” he said. He said the rate disposal hike left South Gippsland Shire Council with just two options. “We either get the money back somehow or we cut something out. The moment you look to cutting something out, people say, ‘No, I don’t want that cut.’ And usually rightfully so,” he said. Council has undertaken a waste strategy that is looking at further recycling, green waste bins for residents and other measures, but “it all costs money”.
South Gippsland Shire Council CEO, Tim Tamlin. “The extra pickups all cost money,” Cr Raabe said.
Bass Coast Council infrastructure director Steve Piasente said the new charges meant “effectively our EPA levies double next year”. “We pay around $200,000 per annum per moment, so that will double in the coming 12 months to about $400,000. It does have a big financial impact,” he said. “When they first introduced EPA levies, the council basically said when the levies increase we’ll increase our charges at the rate.” Like South Gippsland Shire Council, Bass Coast Shire Council had all but finalised its budget when the State Government dropped the waste levy bombshell. Mr Piasente said taking rubbish to the tip would increase by about 20 per cent in the next 12 months while the curbside fee would be a “much lesser amount”. No one can yet say whether the charges will continue to rise after the five year period. A spokesman for Mr Jennings said the price levies will be reviewed after the first two years, with another review after 2015.
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VICTRACK has offered South Gippsland Shire Council the unused railway land behind Bair Street in Leongatha. Shire mayor Jim Fawcett said VicTrack said the land was available for the shire to acquire. “We’ve written back and asked them to explain what they meant by that,” he said. “Council haven’t got a position on it other than getting it before our community and saying there is an opportunity there or there isn’t.” It follows the unsuccessful Expressions
of Interest process last year, which sought development proposals for the site. Internal changes at VicTrack have put the request for information on the backburner, Mr Fawcett said. “We’re anxious to have that put before the community and we’ve pressed them to speed the process up, but sometimes the wheels turn slowly,” he said. “More critically we’ve asked them to chase up and get the issue of the rail pathway from the transport area to the main street. “We’re ready to go and we’re waiting on them to remove a light pole.”
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THE Tarwin Lower Red Cross Unit is holding a fund raising morning on Monday April 19, at 10 am at the Tarwin Lower Hall. Morning tea will be served on arrival, then at 10.30 we have a special guest speaker. This will be followed by question time then a light lunch will be served. Cost is $5 per head. Phone 5663 2262 for further information. HERITAGE Victoria has provided a grant of $20,000 for building repairs and painting of the inside of the Tarwin Low-
er Hall. Work will start at the end of June and should be finished by the end of October. MOUNT Eccles Hall will host that community’s commemoration service at 2pm on Anzac Day, as it does every year. Everyone is welcome and the service is followed by afternoon tea. Look out for more details in the Anzac Day feature in next week’s edition. EXERCISE for elders has started up again at the Venus Bay Community Centre. It’s on Tuesdays
between 10am and 11am. Ring the centre on 5663 7499 for more details. Donations of clothes, games, books and toys are sought for the centre’s op shop which is open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays between 10am and 2pm. ANYONE interested in becoming part of the Gippsland Rural Women Leading Change Reference Group can ring Jeanette White on 5174 7308 or email jeanette. white@dpcd.vic.gov.au. The group will advise the Rural Women Leading Change Program which provides opportunities for regional and rural women’s leadership. THE indigenous community group YARNZ is inviting the wider community to a midden walk and barbecue at the Venus Bay Community Centre on Thursday April 22 from 5pm. To find out more, ring Patrice Muthaymiles Mahoney on 0457 804 777. AN act of kindness occurred in Leongatha last Wednesday when a man lost his t-shirt, only to find it hanging from a fence later in the day.
The fact the t-shirt was picked up off the ground and placed for him to find, and remained there all day, shows the honesty and caring spirit of people in the community. SLOW Food Melbourne would like to invite South Gippslanders to join them for an exciting weekend of food and fun. The event will run from this Friday to Monday, giving three days for shopping, cooking, eating and talking food and food sustainability issues. The fun begins Saturday at the Foster Farmers Market for a Cook Here and Now event led by “Cooking The Italian Way” chef and teacher Pauline Leonard where you can get together to shop, cook and eat fabulous Gippsland produce. On Sunday, Moo’s at Meeniyan is hosting a sustainable seafood lunch featuring fabulous seafood from our very own Corner Inlet. Jake Nicolson, sous chef at Circa the Prince will be taking over the Moo’s kitchen for the day, working with local chefs Kevin and Jess. Monday is the day to stretch the grey matter at the Growers and Eaters Forum. To book,
LYRIC Theatre’s cast and crew moved into Mesley Hall at the weekend to continue High Society rehearsals in preparation for their forthcoming season, opening on April 30. All aspects of production are now starting to come together which includes the orchestra, props, scenery, costumes and later, hair and makeup, sound and lighting. Pictured are members of the cast familiarising themselves with the stage area at rehearsal on Sunday evening.
The box office is now open at Mushroom Crafts in Bair Street Leongatha, where the seating plan can be perused and bookings made, or the booking hotline is open from 10 am until 5pm Monday to Friday and 10 am to 12 noon on Saturdays. Call 5662 3940. Time is ticking along so make sure you reserve your seats soon as many tickets have gone out the door already for this light hearted, amusing, song filled show.
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THE Leongatha Red Cross stall at Memorial Hall was well patronised. The raffle winners were: 1st Grace Adamo, 2nd Shirleyanne Wright, 3rd Barbara Hoy. The Red Cross members thank everyone for the ‘good-
MARY MacKillop College Year 12 student Peta Margetts lost her battle with leukaemia on Easter Saturday. She died surrounded by her loving family. Just managing day-to-day life has been difficult for her loved
ones and on March 29, an account, in trust, was opened at the Leongatha Branch of the Bendigo Bank, to support them. Any donation, however small, would be appreciated. The details are: Margetts Family Trust, Bendigo Bank Leongatha, BSB: 633000, account no:139735963.
“THE STAR”, Tuesday, April 13, 2010 - PAGE 11
Streets will be safer: Ryan LEADER of the Nationals Peter Ryan believes South Gippsland will benefit from his party’s election promise to fund an extra 1600 police officers around the state.
Mr Ryan said the $344 million Making Our Streets Safe Again plan would end chronic police shortages and restore public safety in Gippsland South. “More police are needed across regional Victoria to fill staff shortages that have arisen due to Brumby government inaction over the past decade,” Mr Ryan said. “This unprecedented investment in policing will see a dramatic increase in frontline police across Victoria, and it will go a long way in helping Gippsland achieve a reduction in crime. Under Labor, assaults in Gippsland South have increased by almost 10 per cent, going from 97 in 2000-01 to 106 in 2008-09. “It is a basic responsibility of government to protect its citizens. John Brumby has failed this test. Law and order has not been a priority of the
Brumby Government, but it will be a priority of a Victorian Liberal Nationals Government. Victorians have a right to expect to be protected.” He said Victoria was the lowest-spending state as far as police services went. “Victoria has the fewest frontline police per capita and spends less on police resourcing per capita than any other state in Australia,” he said. Mr Ryan said the Coalition would provide $344 million over four years to fund an additional 1600 police, plus an additional $65 million capital allocation for operational equipment. The package includes $8 million for expanded training facilities and staff at the Police Academy. “This announcement is part of an integrated plan to stop and reverse the culture of violence and growing levels of crime in Victoria. A significant increase in frontline police is crucial to all of these initiatives,” Mr Ryan said. “Victoria Police have some of the best police officers in the nation but Victoria does not have the number of frontline officers needed to properly protect communities against record levels of violent crime.
Do not call PEOPLE have been reminded that registrations with the Do Not Call Register need to be reviewed.
The Do Not Call Register (the register) was launched by the Federal Government in May 2007 in response to community concerns about the growth of unsolicited telemarketing calls. More than 4.5 million home, mobile and VoIP numbers are now registered. Registrations are valid for three years and can be renewed (for another three years) at any time. May 2010 marks the third anniversary of the register, when up to 1.04 million numbers may expire and be automatically removed from the register, unless they are re-registered prior to this date. The Australian Communications and Media Authority has recently updated its Do Not Call Register consumer brochure. This provides information to consumers about the register, how they can register or re-register their number(s), as well as how to complain about receiving telemarketing calls once they are registered. For further information about the Do Not Call Register, ring 1300 792 958 – please dial 00 as soon as you are connected to be put straight through to an operator. Alternatively brochures are available from Eastern Region MP, Peter Hall’s office, either by calling 5174 7066, or visiting in person at 181 Franklin Street, Traralgon.
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“The Coalition is listening to Victorian communities and will deliver the police required to make sure families can feel safe again on the streets, on public transport and in their own homes. This announcement is part of an integrated plan to reverse the culture of violence and growing levels of crime in Victoria. A significant increase in frontline police is crucial to all of these initiatives.” But Police Minister Bob Cameron told The Star recently that, despite calls from the region’s top cop Inspector Brian Curley for at least eight more officers in the town, crime was significantly down in the region. “We will continue working with police to give them the strong powers and resources they need to keep driving down crime. “Since November, 1999, police numbers in the Bass Coast Police Services Area have increased by 26.41 per cent, while crime is down 20.5 per cent since 2000-01.” Official figures for Bass Coast Shire put the rise in assaults at 45.7 per cent, while the figure was up 9.3 per cent in the South Gippsland Shire. • Peter Ryan
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Cancer care SOUTH Gippsland once again showed what a strong community spirit we have in the region. A big crowd turned out in Dumbalk over the weekend to remember cancer victims, show solidarity to those battling the insidious disease and raise money for the fight for a cure. While Relay for Life only happens every year or two, we must all take up the fight against cancer in our everyday lives. Look around the streets of South Gippsland and you will see people walking hand in hand with cancer. People puffing on cigarettes, drinking to excess and binge eating junk food are all helping cancer get a foothold in their lives. We all have a responsibility to our loved ones and ourselves to look at the way we approach our lives. Exercise and healthy eating are the keys to good health. While we all know that cancer takes even the healthiest people, there is plenty of evidence to suggest that those who abuse their bodies are more susceptible to the ravages of the disease. Let’s all have a look at the way we live our lives and give ourselves the best chance of avoiding cancer.
Diving in THE pool question has raised its head at council again – and it is a vexing one. South Gippsland’s outdoor pools cost a fortune to maintain. Many would argue that the cost involved outweighs their usage. Others would say that pools in places like Toora, Poowong and Mirboo North are the heart and soul of the community and should be kept open – whatever the cost. This is a difficult issue for council to grapple with. The Star believes that everything reasonable should be done to keep these pools open, but economic responsibility should be paramount.
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Balance Green Rhetoric AS I look out across the rich, rolling green hills of South Gippsland, from high on the hill at Central Rd, Turtons Creek, I can’t help wondering what the early settlers, who worked themselves into the ground to develop this unique corner of Australia, would have thought after reading Ron Brown’s letter to the editor on March 10 2010. I am Operations Manager for a local logging contractor and since January this year have been supervising harvesting of a privately owned pine plantation on Central Road. I have met local green identity, Ron Brown on several occasions, and taking him at face value, treated him with respect and listened to his point of view, despite copping a verbal tirade on our first meeting when he assumed we were Hancock Victoria Plantations (HVP) employees. I was extremely disappointed to read Ron’s letter to the editor (Strzelecki wood chips) and felt compelled to respond to correct some of the fallacies and mistruths that were put forward. It is so disappointing when pen is put to paper without checking the facts. I am the “very pleasant contractor” that Ron refers to. I could not believe how my conversation with him, on March 4 was misrepresented. After discussing the steep terrain that we were harvesting, I went to great lengths to explain that we worked strictly to the Code of Forest Practice 2007 issued by DSE, to promote soil conservation and to look after water quality post harvest. My only concern
was to clearly explain this to Ron. I had no concern for “potential land slippage and soil erosion” as he misquoted in his letter. Ron will also be relieved to know that South Gippsland Shire personnel have visited the site. Ron also quotes an unnamed contractor in his letter telling him to “bugger off, I’ve got nothing to say to the likes of you”. I can understand that sentiment, because a simple conversation with Ron that I had, was twisted about face, and appeared in the local paper, to my disbelief. Ron also alleged in his letter that the “much suffering ratepayers...well earned rates have now been spent in widening the road at two sharp dangerous bends. Now the log trucks can get through. At the end of the day, these two projects will certainly top up the bank balance of certain lucky individuals.” I can happily assure ratepayers that this project was undertaken by Mountain Logging, (with approval of South Gippsland Shire) because these corners were sharp and dangerous, and we needed to get our heavy haulage float truck to the plantation site to avoid moving machines along Central Rd. Our company paid for 90 per cent of the project, and South Gippsland Shire contributed several loads of rock and a culvert pipe. The log trucks could get through quite well before the corners were fixed, but the float could not. The improvements to the dangerous corners will now be of benefit to all Central Rd users, especially to locals like Ron.
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VOXPOP! VOX Are you concerned by the latest interest rate rise?
The rise affected me straight away because my repayments went up straight away. It’s really stressful when they go up because you have to plan as though you would spend another $50 a month on your home loan. Vivian Carroll, Leongatha.
It is a pity Ron could not have emigrated from the UK 150 years ago when the Strzeleckis were being cleared by early settlers. His rambling rhetoric would have been well received I am sure, as they did what they could to eke out a living. Sure, mistakes were made, and with hindsight we can see many areas that were cleared in an attempt to farm them, should not have been. Many of these steep and marginal areas now are covered with pine and eucalypt plantations which form an important resource for a vibrant and well run local timber industry, producing products that we all need and use, including Ron, I’m sure. I have worked in plantation harvesting for 25 years in this area, and have never been involved in, or seen “old growth” trees harvested, especially trees like the big old Mountain Ash in the gullies at the top of Central Rd, that Ron alludes to being “woodchipped” by HVP. It’s a classic case of “not in my back yard”. In conclusion readers, I will give you an accurate quote from Ron Brown, which he made in a conversation with the manager of Mountain Logging, which is quite disturbing: “I will say or do anything to protect the environment.....”. Trev Hodge Operations Manager, Mountain Logging, Traralgon.
We are locked in while we have got a family, so we know what is coming out each time and it does not matter what goes on with the kids and their activities, so we can plan around it. Lee-Anne McLean, Arawata.
For my friends who are young, married and starting their careers, it’s a big issue for them. It only has to flinch by a quarter of a per cent to increase repayments by $50 a month. Steve Constantine, Perth, visiting family at Buffalo.
It does hit people hard when a lot of other costs are going up too. It’s hard for families that are struggling. Sue Duggan, Leongatha.
FOLLOWING constant media statements about the Catholic Church and child abuse, the Pope’s official preacher, on Good Friday, quoted a letter from a Jewish friend: “The stereotyping, the transfer of personal responsibility and blame to a collective blame, reminds me of the most shameful aspects of antiSemitism. I have followed with disgust the violent attack … against Church and Pope….” The media didn’t like that – responding with claims that two-thirds of Americans say the Pope has handled charges of abuse by priests poorly. Between 1950 and 2002, about 4.1 per cent of American priests were accused of having sexual relations with minors. Just 0.1 per cent (one in 1000) were convicted. Over that period, 60 times as many gym teachers and junior sporting team coaches were convicted of similar crimes. The rate of sexual abuse by US school teachers is over 100
times that of priests. Headlines saying “it involves the Pope” refer to a case in the Archdiocese of Munich, where the Pope was Archbishop in 1980. The court decided, among other things, that the decision to accept the accused priest into the Archdiocese had not been taken by Cardinal Ratzinger. The whole human race has handled child abuse poorly, that is for sure. Trying to demonise the Church as chief offender is dishonest – trivialising the guilt that we all, especially the media, share. Arnold Jago
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Came home from Mallacoota on Sunday April 11, gas at Cann River, 453 km from Melbourne was 67.9 cents per litre. Korumburra is only 120 kms from Melbourne but gas was 67.9 cents per litre as well. Is that cartage or profit? Paul Knox Loch
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Jobs steady By Brad Lester EMPLOYMENT rates in South Gippsland appear to be remaining steady, coinciding with trends across the country.
Recruitment agencies have reported consistent interest from employers in finding new staff and believe that pattern will continue. The Australian Bureau of Statistics last week revealed the national unemployment rates for March, which indicated 5.3 per cent of Australians were jobless. The ABS reported the number of people employed increased by 19,600 people to 10.988 million in March. That was the seventh consecutive month Australia has had a rise in the number of people employed full-time. The number of people unemployed increased in March, up 4200 people to 619,100. The job market in South Gippsland has slowed, but is on a par with average for this time of the year, said Employment Innovations Leongatha manager, Sherrill Barratt.
“With the hospitality season and the grape picking season over, we’re now into a quiet period so I’m not anticipating any changes on the vacancy side of things,” she said. “Up until recently, we have done really well with filling vacancies.” The agency now has six vacancies available through its Leongatha office and five at its Foster branch, where recruiters have consistently filled openings. “Farming is picking up and we have positions for milkers, which we have not had for some time because the pricing has not been so good,” Ms Barratt said. “We’re always looking for apprentice chefs, which are hard to fill. If you are going to do anything in hospitality, you know that on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights you are going to be working and that is not attractive to the generation of today.” People with disabilities continue to find jobs in South Gippsland, with disability employment service Work Solutions Gippsland reporting ongoing support. The company’s marketing man-
ager Bob Faulkner said recruitment of people with disabilities often remained steady, even when general unemployment rates rose. “We have been through all sorts of economic and employment circumstances, from almost full employment while there was a skill shortage under the Howard Government, to one where unemployment was fairly high,” he said. “But it seems jobs for people with disabilities are fairly plentiful.” Mr Faulkner said employers across the region, including South Gippsland, remained interested in giving disabled workers an opportunity. “Employers are curious and while they do not always say ‘Yes’, they will ask what a person with a disability can do for their business,” he said. With 19 per cent of Australians experiencing a disability at any one time, Work Solutions Gippsland was able to place 539 people in jobs last year. “That is a huge number, bigger than we have ever done before, and we have set ourselves a benchmark for this year,” Mr Faulkner said.
Coastal legal plan By Matt Dun SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council has vowed to protect itself against litigation by requiring landowners in vulnerable coastal areas to accept responsibility for inundation. The council had put on hold all building applications on land that could be threatened by rising sea levels, after the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal blocked a subdivision on the Waratah Bay foreshore. Last week councillors unanimously voted that any owner of potentially vul-
nerable land that applies for a planning permit will now have to sign an agreement acknowledging the risk of coastal inundation on their properties. But Jane Sandilands, who has been keen to build a house at Port Welshpool, said she will be seeking legal advice. “I’ve been planning to build at Port Welshpool. I’ve had a block down there for six or seven years, and for the past three years we’ve been asking the council about inundation and getting nowhere. They don’t know, I guess,” she said. “The street where I bought the land was zoned as residential about 15 or 20 years ago.
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A LARGE crane towered above Leongatha yesterday, as part of the major building project in McCartin St. The crane was helping in the construction project for the Target store extensions, which should be completed in coming months.
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Cure clowns: the team was a funny inclusion to the weekend relay. No time for siestas: Leongatha’s Hayley Norton stopped from her relay walking to briefly pose for The Star.
Auspicious start: cancer survivor Cathy Matthews cuts the ribbon to start the 2010 Relay for Life.
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DUMBALK’S Relay for Life brought together those who had survived in the face of adversity, those who had cared for them and those who just wanted to lend a helping hand. Cancer is one of those diseases that seems to touch everyone at some point in their lives. Sometimes it snatches away the life of a loved one or threatens your own. Whatever the scenario, cancer casts a long shadow over so many. While the Relay for Life has the serious intention of raising funds for cancer research, there was a sense of joy during the weekend’s event. It was a time to reflect, but
Family affair: Koonwarra’s Pete Birrell and son Harry had a great day out.
a time to celebrate life too – the lives of those who had passed on, but more poignantly the lives of those who had survived. And there were many. Some were young, others much older. Some had been free of the disease for years, while others had just shaken it. Michael Grayling, who has been free of testicular cancer and lymphoma, was near death 30 years ago. But he counts every day as a blessing. He was participating in his 210th Relay for Life. He loves the vibe of a relay, because he knows it is a way to celebrate still being around. There were others, like 10-year-old Korumburra resident Jessica Allamby. Jessica suffered a Hyalinizing clear cell carcinoma of the hard palate. Surgeons cut away part of her hip bone, to remodel the mouth. She is okay, but blissfully unaware of how dire her situation had been. As with most young people, she is happy to be alive – happy to share the small joys that come her way.
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4WD system. Petrol variants and diesel manual variants can tow a braked trailer weighing up to 2000kg. Late last year a wave of specification improvements made the X-Trail harder to resist. The luxuriously appointed Ti petrol and TL Turbo Diesel models added satellite navigation, a reversing camera that feeds images to the new seven-inch LCD touch-screen in the centre console, iPod connectivity via a USB plug and Bluetooth connectivity. Externally, stylish new 18-inch alloy wheels and privacy glass complete the upgrade. The Ti and TL already feature leather upholstery and heated, electrically adjustable front seats, panoramic sunroof and climate control air conditioning. For the mid-specification petrol-powered ST-L, many driver-friendly features are added. The specification now includes full leather seat trim, electrically adjustable front seats, Bluetooth connectivity with steering wheel controls and iPod jack. The TS Turbo Diesel model gains the iPod jack, Bluetooth connectivity with steering wheel controls and privacy glass. The ever popular petrol-powered ST model adds the iPod jack. See Edneys Leongatha on Roughead Street for a test drive or more information. They currently have a demonstration model for sale, which is automatic with nudge bar, cargo cover and rear parking sensors.
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David Amor: doing what he does best!
One stop auto shop WITH the introduction of Burra Spare Parts into the business, David Amor can rightly claim that his automotive business is ‘the one stop show that’s got the lot.’ Based at 20 Sanders Street in the Korumburra
Industrial Estate, David recently opened up Burra Spare Parts following the closure of Korumburra Auto Parts in Commercial Street. Not that David Amor is new to spare parts; he has been providing car parts for almost 20 years. Having taken over the phone
number of the other business he hopes to attract more business and is adding to his stock of auto parts in anticipation. David is hugely into tyres as well and with win-
ter months just around the corner it may be time to get a free tyre check and look at upgrading as well. His tyre sale is on now and ends on April 24.
Tyre sale: tyres are on sale now; see David Amor for your free tyre check.
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THE lucky kids spending part of their school holidays at SPLASH’s holiday program were making pizzas on Friday. It capped off a busy couple of weeks.
The theme on Friday was multicultural day and tacos were also on the menu. Last week kids went to the movies, the park, played on the inflatable in the pool, got creative and made Mother’s Day cards.
Good times: Chelsea, Immi and Adam.
Sauce is important: Immi puts the tomato flavour on.
Ready to go: some of the SPLASH kids on multicultural day. Pineapple express: Jacob and Dylan.
Meals roster (Leongatha) Cath Davies and Pat Molden, S. Birch, and Mr and Mrs Hogan will be responsible for the delivery of meals on wheels, the week beginning April 19, 2010.
Ready to bake: Natalie, Isabella, Laura, Ryan and Ryan
Ready for flavour: Jake, Luke and Daniel.
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Anchored in the industry By B B Brad dL Lester COMMERCIAL fishing may have ridden the waves of ups and downs like fishing boats do on the sea, but Luke Anedda has a long term commitment to the industry. The young man from Port Welshpool has fished Corner Inlet under his own command for five years and despite the imposition of strict regulations and pressure of corporatisation, he will continue a family tradition. “The inlet is sustainable down here now and I can’t see any reason why there should not be another generation of Anedda working this once I’ve gone,” he said. But Mr Anedda is also a realist. While he is a third generation fisherman and working the licence held by his father Nick, he believes that without a family connection, young people are now unlikely to be able to enter the industry. Fishermen wanting to leave the industry are asking at least $400,000 for a licence to fish the inlet alone and banks are unwilling to lend such money to young people. And without access to the knowledge of old timers and some experience to match, few young people would be willing take such
a risk i k anyway. Mr Anedda worked with Phil Stephens offshore chasing crayfish for several years and has learnt where to fish the inlet and when from his father and another long term commercial fisherman, Don Cripps. With the average age of Corner Inlet fishermen around 50, Mr Anedda and his family are bringing that figure down; his brother Kyle will complete his coxswain ticket and join his sibling at sea. The rising price of fish has boosted the coffers of inlet fishermen in the past five years, as more people become aware of the health benefits of fish and Australia’s Asian population grows. Asians, Mr Anedda said, love their fish. With nets full and many trucks heading north to the Melbourne Wholesale Fish Market, the Corner Inlet fishery will continue to be a major part of Australia’s fishing scene. “The fishing industry down here is pretty good. It has its times. The weather stops you now and then, but when we get out, it’s pretty good,” Mr Anedda said. Catches vary according to whatever is about, from whiting to calamari, and silver trevally to rock flathead. Fishermen are up as early as 3am to make the most of the opportune time before dawn when catches are higher, and will be
bback k on the h water after f lunch l h to try again. While most major regulation changes were in place before Mr Anedda entered the game, he has seen dragging of nets between two boats banned and the fishing industry overturn the proposed increase in size limits of silver trevally from 20cm to 23. “A lot of the silvers we catch are around 20-21cm and if they had taken silvers off us, they would have taken a lot of cash out of our hands,” he said. Windows of opportunity are restricted by a ban on commercial fishing from midnight Friday to 5pm Sunday, removing some 100 days from the calendar. Coupled with windy weather, that leaves limited fishing time. “Some years you will get a lot of grass in the inlet but you go back there the next year and it’s not there,” Mr Anedda said. More experienced fishermen such as Joe Pinzone continue to catch reasonable yields from the inlet, with calamari, silver trevally and flathead in his nets this season. A fisherman for 37 years, the Welshpool man is also continuing in the footsteps of his late father, Tony. The elder Pinzone brought with him from Italy a part of a fishing net known as the “avante” which advances in the front of the main net, acting like a shovel.
From pages past Historical snippets from The Star One year ago, April 15, 2009 The Leongatha Golf Club has been described as “right up there” with the state’s best by the incoming president of the Victorian Golf Course Superintendants Association. Brett Chivers was part of an association contingent to visit the club this year, for the group’s only meeting beyond Melbourne. **** Bass Coast Shire Council staff have met with Alberton Football League club representatives to discuss forming a new league. The proposed competition would include Wonthaggi, Inverloch/ Kongwak, Dalyston, Phillip Island and Kilcunda/Bass football clubs. Five years ago, April 12, 2005 Victorian dairy farmers have been urged to unite stronger than ever before by UDV presidential candidate, Doug Chant. He wants the organisation to become more locally focused. **** Three young Gippsland dairy farmers have been chosen to take part in an 11-day study tour of New Zealand. They
are Alex Spencer of Leongatha North, Alex Macqueen of Loch and Craig Bills of Athlone. 10 years ago, April 11, 2000 Bena Primary School will be a safer place for students, parents and passing motorists, after the State Government announced $65,000 to build a turning lane. **** Russell McPhee has been named South Gippsland Bowls Association’s Personality of the Year. The Leongatha man is ranked 16th in the world for wheelchair bowls. 30 years ago, April 15, 1980 Koonwarra farmer Trevor Caithness has won an award for a plane he is building. He received first prize in the aircraft under construction section of a convention in the Latrobe Valley. **** A stolen four-wheel-drive has been recovered from the base of cliffs at Eagles Nest, near Inverloch. The vehicle was recovered after a three-hour effort using a heavy duty crane.
““I’ve ’ probably b bl spent so muchh time in the job because of the variation and I like being outside, and Corner Inlet is a spectacular place to be on a beautiful day,” Mr Pinzone said. An old school fisherman, he is concerned longstanding skills such as netmaking are being lost among the younger generation. “A net will talk to you if you train your eyes to listen. To me, if you have not made your net, you don’t get the same satisfaction,” he said. “These days, it’s not just about catching fish, it’s a lifestyle, but fishing these days is just treated as a business. “In my day, the boat was everything but now it’s all about the licence. It puts young people under the pump. A lot of people that come into fishing now earn their money elsewhere.” These days, there are 16 licences in operation in Corner Inlet, across the ports of Franklin, Welshpool and Albert. Despite the intense pressure from companies entering fishing, Mr Pinzone is pleased to notice a resurgence of young people entering the field around Corner Inlet. He employs 17-year-old Jake Griffin from Toora, who is keen to gain his coxswains certificate.
Passionate professional: Joe Pinzone tends his nets.
Going fast TIM Marriott has so much stock he’s having a massive sale. But you’ll have to be quick because the bargains will only be available for a few days. Tim said he has stock almost spilling out the doors and it’s time to clear it out. He’s promising excellent buys “across the range”. “Come in and grab a bargain!” Marriott’s has been on its Anderson Road Leongatha site for six years and Tim can’t believe how quickly the time has gone.
Bargains: John from Marriott’s with some of the sale bargains set to go running out the door in an annual stock clearance.
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By Ch B Chris i Brown B APEX Korumburra wants you. That’s if you are a man or woman aged between 18 and 45 who wants to socialise with a friendly group of people and serve the community. On Sunday they will hold a fun day at Coleman Park and hope to pick up some new members. The club currently has six members and three of those will reach the age limit mid-year, leaving them below the required four members. But Apex isn’t seeking pity, rather they believe the club offers good opportunities for people to meet others and participate in community life. President Craig Marinus said the Korumburra group peaked at about 35 members a few decades ago. “People might think it’s hard work or they won’t have the time to do it, whereas I know at our service club it is more about family orientated, socially orientated activities and at the same time doing what we can for the local community,” he said. Craig joined Apex when he moved to Korumburra from Wonthaggi four years ago. “I thought it was a good way to meet some new people,” he said. “Now I have a big friendship network all through Apex. “It’s also an opportunity for friends to get together on a regular basis. I have friends I may not see for six months, but these guys I see on a regular basis.”
Si Si h Korumburra K b A l b was namedd Since the Apex club the best in the country early last decade it’s become harder and harder to find members. “Work commitments are far greater than they used to be, with everyone in the club working Saturdays or rotating Saturdays,” Craig said. “There’s so many things to compete with and sport is always growing and the kids are more involved.” Apex Korumburra has a proud history of community work since they were established in 1953. They have been involved in the swimming pool building, kindergarten landscaping, Apex Park construction, running cabaret evenings and senior citizens concerts, and maintaining the skate park. The club also purchased a unit in Korumburra to be used by doctors. Recent events the group has worked at include the Working Horse and Tractor Rally near Nyora and the Sustainability Festival at Coal Creek. Craig said the club was out and about a fair bit. “The misconception is that volunteering is hard work, but it’s more rewarding than hard work,” he said. “We’re optimistic we’re going to get someone here. It’s more we are really concerned than desperate.” The Coleman Park event on this Sunday, April 18 will include a free barbecue and ice creams as well as a free jumping castle and games. It promises to be a great family day out.
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CAMPING at Tidal River is about to become a whole lot safer and better.
THERE’S still time to take out shares in the Mirboo North and District Community Bank. More than $350,000 has been raised and another $300,000 needed, with the target deadline extended. Chairman Karen Anton expects the remaining shares to be snapped up. The community and the Bendigo Bank are aiming for a late June opening. Copies of the prospectus are available at the banking agency in Mirboo North, the Boolarra Post Office and the general store at Yinnar. Meanwhile, the Mirboo North Community Support Co-operative is returning start up capital to those 120 community members who contributed when the organisation was set up 10 years’ ago. The aim was to re-establish banking services in the town. If you haven’t yet been contacted by the co-op, write to 88 Ridgway asking for your support co-op money back. To find out more, ring Peter Gardener on 5668 1822.
Wanting you: Apex Korumburra president Craig Marinus says the club needs new members.
Tidal River: the popular Wilsons Prom area is set for an upgrade.
On Easter Saturday, the State Government announced a $3.8 million upgrade to “visitor facilities” at Wilsons Promontory. The bulk of this will be spent on moving the Tidal River Depot to a different location, out of public view and the river precinct. Environment and Climate Change Minister Gavin Jennings, said the changes would ensure the future of “one of Australia’s most loved parks”. The minister said it had been a bumper season at the Prom, which had undergone “spectacular regeneration” following last year’s fire which burned nearly 50 per cent of the park. He said the visitor centre would be refurbished and “new interpretative (sic) displays” installed. “We want to see improved visitor experiences to our icon parks and this plan provides a framework for upgrades to accommodation, camping and toilet facilities at Tidal River and improved pedestrian and cycle access.” Mr Jennings said the $3.8 million was in addition to earlier funding of $1.76 million which paid for general campsite upgrades, replacement of the Sealers Cove bridge and improvements to ablutions facilities.
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THIS superb country house at Dumbalk North is profiled on page 26.
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THOLSTAN is an exquisite late Victorian residence set amidst glorious European gardens, on a tranquil 1.5 acres in the picturesque Dumbalk valley – and an awarded winner of the prestigious HIA “best renovation and extension” for Gippsland. You can expect to find a seamless blend of gracious living rooms and sleeping accommodation, most elegant and expansive informal entertaining space, and period architectural appointments at Atholstan. It is quite simply breath-taking with its high, detailed ceilings complemented by polished hardwood floors, ornate fireplaces and mantels, and grand light fittings. There is a gourmet kitchen which is enhanced by a fully fitted butler’s
pantry, and a vast family room is of ballroom proportions. It has French doors opening to decks on both the east and west side which lead to entertaining verandahs and paved outdoor zones where beautiful fountains, flowing lawns and manicured gardens will delight. Back inside, the separately zoned formal sitting room has an adjacent library or study with a box bay window and wood heater, and the generous formal dining room features its own fireplace, stylish appointments and gorgeous garden outlooks. Presently furnished as three bedrooms, each with access direct to the sweeping decked verandahs, the versatile floor plan might alternatively be used as four. Atholstan is further featured with split system air conditioning, solar hot water system, more than
200,000 litre water tank capacity, a formal circular driveway leading to garaging and shedding with facilities, and a great deal more. Atholstan is centrally positioned to Leongatha, Mirboo North, Foster and the unspoilt beaches of Waratah Bay and Walkerville, with Melbourne around two hours away. Available to be viewed by personal inspection, or at advertised open days, contact the conjunctional agents to inspect or to gain additional information.
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MIRBOO NTH ~ historic bank DUMBALK NTH “ATHOLSTAN” ~ Idyllic Country Retreat $650,000 - $720,000 An exquisitely renovated and extended late Victorian residence set amidst glorious European gardens on a tranquil 1.5 acres in the picturesque Dumbalk valley. A gourmet kitchen and full butler’s pantry, 3 to 4 stately bedrooms, expansive light-filled living zone and gracious formal rooms, featuring high ceilings and detailed cornices, polished floors and ornate fireplaces. French doors flow out to generous decked verandas and beyond to formal gardens, fountains and flowing lawns. Prestigious HIA award-winner for Gippsland. INSPECT Sunday, April 18 @ 1.30 - 2.00pm Address: 28 Milford Road, Dumbalk North Conjunctional agents: Bennison McKinnon Armadale Greg Johnston 0412 370 574
Residence and freehold combination from this beautiful historic building. Six large rooms, kitchen, laundry. Rear ROW access. Ideal for your own enterprise, or investment opportuity. Consider restaurant, accommodation, antiques, and more! Inspect! By appointment Address 60 Ridgway, Mirboo North For Sale $310,000 - $340,000
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FOSTER ~ Anyone Fore Golf ?
Low maintenance, north & east facing living rooms, basic but neat, with 3 bedrooms, sep bathroom, sep laundry, sep toilet and two spacious living rooms. Freshly painted exterior, brand new roof, heating & cooling, open fire, side street access. Inspect! By appointment Address 14 Parr Street, Leongatha For Sale $160,000 - $175,000
Less than an hour from Berwick, this property will inspire. The original country farmhouse is perched atop a rise commanding 360° views, there’s a 2nd dwelling, operational dairy infrastructure, 11 dams & fertile rolling-hill pasture. Enjoy the lifestyle. Inspect! By appointment Address 530-570 One Chain Road, Kardella For Sale $650,000 - $695,000
Set amidst a profusion of established, productive gardens with ample water that offer a sustainable lifestyle, you will find an elegant home with a flexible floor plan. Offering tea rooms and residence combo, or convert to B&B, OR dual living accommodation. Inspect! By appointment Address 1 Porter Lane, Mirboo North For Sale $575,000 - $650,000
The golf-lover’s ideal country getaway, where a mown paddock provides the perfect driving range! A comfortable executive home with sunken lounge, 2 additional living rooms, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, walk-in pantry, fenced pony paddocks , mature exotic trees. Very civilised. Inspect! By appointment Address 70 Hobson Road, Foster For Sale $475,000 - $495,000
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DUMBALK - Village Lifestyle The vaulted ceilings and expansive glass entice northern and eastern light into this smart 2 to 3 KOONWARRA ~ Sensational Solar Passive, For All Seasons $650,000 - $690,000 bedroom home, on nearly 280sqm in Dumbalk Admired by local residents and envied by Koonwarra visitors, this brilliant light-capturing residence is crafted to live in and enjoy all year round. Expansive village. On 3 titles with native and productive formal and casual living zones feature vaulted ceilings and roof windows, and are oriented to the north, and a newly appointed hostess kitchen has Caesar gardens. Quality shedding, town and tank water, stone tops and European appliances. 3 to 4 bedrooms and 2 impressive bathrooms are included in the free flowing floorplan. Equally impressive outdoors, and so much more.. with brick paved verandas, pavilion and decked pool zone, rolling lawns and manicured gardens, plus oversized garage and dam, on nearly 2 perfect acres. Inspect! Sunday, April; 18 @ 11.30am - 12.00pm INSPECT Sunday, April 11 @ 12.00 - 12.30pm Address: 17 Bacon Avenue, Koonwarra Address 14 Farmers Road, Dumbalk Conjunctional agents: Alex Scott Inverloch Tim Harris 0427 547 939 For Sale $320,000 - $360,000 N AY PE D O SUN IS TH
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MIRBOO ~ family value: 1 acre! Idyllic and private country laneway position yet a short drive into Mirboo North. 4 bedrooms, study, rumpus, large lounge, light & bright kitchen and 2 bathrooms with WIR to main bedroom. 2 bay steel shed, double carport & double garage! INSPECT By appointment Address 34 Walkers Road, Mirboo For Sale $275,000 - $295,000
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WONGA ~ “Picturesque, private” This attractive 20 acre farm near Foster offers DUMBALK NORTH ~ “Home or Away ?” $245,000 - $270,000 income potential plus “lifestyle”. The wellmaintained 3 (or 4) bedroom home features On a no-through road with a permanent creek at the bottom of the garden, the two bedroom home a BIG glazed games/party room with wood has been extended and renovated providing a combination of period and contemporary features. An elevated deck enjoys sunny views over the garden, to rolling hills beyond. There’s a paddock for a pony, heater. Five paddocks, new fences, 2 dams, large workshop, shearing shed, and views too! fruit trees and vegies, with the bonus of an agricultural lease allowing you to draw water for stock and Inspect! By appointment domestic purposes. An idyllic location for full or part-time living!. Address 90 Popes Road, Wonga INSPECT Sunday, April 18 @ 12.30 - 1pm Address: 4 Trease and Robbins Rd, Dumbalk North Asking Price $365,000
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EENIYAN is on the move and is set to be the next town to take off, with the introduction of sewerage and a community strong in spirit.
At a glance Locations: 169 Whitelaw Street, Meeniyan and 4 Cartwright Court, Meeniyan. Price: $195,000 each. Agent: Stockdale and Leggo, Leongatha. Contact: 5662 5800.
Now is the time to invest in an affordable home in a growing township. Stockdale & Leggo, Leongatha are the sole agents for these two homes, one with rental income and one owneroccupied and your inspection is invited. Cartwright Court is a neat three bedroom home with laminated kitchen and meals area with polished floor boards and a quality electric stove, opening into a spacious lounge with solid fuel heating. You can enjoy the elevation of the home from the wrap-around decking. The backyard is sizeable and contains some garden shedding. Within easy walking distance to the main street and primary school, this is a good first home or investment. The Whitelaw Street property is also nicely presented, comprising three bedrooms with reverse cycle air conditioning, good floor coverings, new bathroom, large covered decking, secure backyard and single garage. Currently leased with a good rental return, inspection is by appointment on 5662 5800.
4 Cartwright Court, Meeniyan
4 Cartwright Court, Meeniyan
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FINDING wedding outfits that make the bridal party look the part no longer means travelling around Melbourne. Korumburra is the one-stop fashion destination for the women and men of any bridal party, thanks to Your Style Store and Modern Male Menswear. The Commercial Street businesses offer stylish outfits and advice backed by the staff’s dedication to ensuring customers leave satisfied and dressed with flair. Jenni Denney of Your Style Store has bridesmaids dresses from Mr K, featuring a variety of styles, fabrics, colours and sizes ranging from six to 26. Outfits match all ages, feature a contemporary range of colours and are mainly made in Australia. As most styles also come in white, Your Style Store can also provide bride’s outfits. Styles and colour swatches can be viewed online at www.mrk.com.au, offering bridesmaids living afar the opportunity to comment on dresses for the big day. Dresses are manufactured and delivered to Your Style Store within 12 weeks and can be paid for by layby. “We also stock a wide range of formal outfits, dresses and tops to suit guests and the all important mothers of the bride and groom,” Jenni said. Rob Buchan of Modern Male Menswear knows what is in fashion, stocking a range of suits and shirts from the young and funky, to the contemporary classics suitable for father of the bride. Slimmer fits, lighter colours, skinny ties and microfibre are in vogue among today’s younger men. “We have a lot of success in ensuring that all of the guys in the group look the same through attention to detail, even though they may have quite different physiques,” Rob said.
Fashion passion: Jenni Denney of Your Style Store. With such a big range of shirts in store, Rob can match shirt colours to bridesmaids’ dresses. Customers can choose suits from such labels as Romano, Vincere, Mattino, Shoreditch and Mullers, and there are ranges of shirts, shoes, belts, ties and cufflinks available. Hire and buy options are available, and a discount of 15 per cent is applicable to bridal party packages purchased (no time limit), applicable to all suit and accessories.
“Service is what I build my reputation on. We go above and beyond,” Rob said. “Some guys come in and think they are not going to enjoy suiting up, but I really enjoy the reaction when we put them in an appropriate suit, and they look and feel great.” Your Style Store is located at 107 Commercial Street. Phone 5655 2663. Modern Male Menswear is at 37 Commercial Street. Phone 5655 1025.
Looking handsome: Rob Buchan of Modern Male Menswear.
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Panthers make men look the part PANTHERS Mensland has been assisting wedding couples for 56 years. The highly experienced and friendly team at the Leongatha store can advise you on the right choices for menswear for all special occasions including weddings. In store they have a huge range of suits and accessories to buy or hire; they are licensed agents for Spurling Formalwear plus deal with a number of specialist suppliers from around Australia. Every wedding has a unique touch the couple tries to capture and the team at Panthers Mensland can assist in linking the men’s look with what the ladies are wearing, the time of day and the level of formality the couple want for their special day. David Panther has just recently travelled to Sydney and seen the new trends for the upcoming wedding season. Matching accessories, sourcing different suit styles and arranging suit packages to buy or hire are a specialty for David and the team. Panthers keep a smart range of dress shoes, keep a minimum of 600 ties in stock, and have cufflinks and a wide range of dress shirts to choose from. After hours appointments are also available. Panthers Mensland are long term supporters of the Leongatha Wedding Expo and will have a stand again this year featuring some of the latest range of menswear trends for weddings. Register your name at the stand on the day and you will get 10 per cent off your bill, whether you hire or buy for your wedding. The discount not only includes groomsmen but extends to relatives as well! Ready to help: Sue Panther at Mensland in Leongatha.
Time to shine THE Leongatha Star is marking the 10th Wedding Expo with a bonanza event in the Memorial Hall.
Couples can walk into the hall, register in the foyer, enjoy a complimentary glass of champagne and plan, organise and book their entire wedding – and honeymoon, all in the one day. That’s worth a sparkling celebration. Creative local jeweller Denis Hawkins, who has been part of every Leongatha Expo, is designing and making an especially crafted cognac diamond pendant which will be won by some lucky visitor. “He’s been a great supporter of the Expo and his reputation as a master in his field is second to none,” said Expo co-ordinator Joy Morgan. “We’re very lucky to have talent like that in the community and to have Denis donate such a beautiful piece of jewellery.” Denis isn’t the only person to have been part of every expo. Jill and Ed Carmody of Jetset Leongatha have too, as have Heather Downing of Country Image Photography, David and Sue Panther of Pan-
ther’s Mensland, Jo and Mary Cox from Monsview Country Lane and Carolyn from Psst Secretarial. “We’re very grateful for their ongoing involvement,” said Joy, “the Expo relies on their strong support.” Others have been part of the event for six years and have donated major prizes during that time. They are Ian Smith of A W Smith and Sons, Darren Fox of Hartley Wells and Meg and Alan Steenholdt of Henriettas. Compere Ann-Maree Biggar is a six-year veteran too. The Channel 10 personality adds her own special style to the day. From the moment the doors open at 10am until the close of the Expo at 4pm, visitors will be able to enjoy browsing at the excellent variety of stands, talking to the experts in their particular wedding field and savouring the delicious morning and afternoon teas and lunch prepared by Cherie Smirl of the Hard Loch Café that will be available. Fashions provided by Panther’s Mensland and Influence on Dusk will add lustre to the hall stage. All engaged couples who register on the day will go into a draw for some wonderful main prizes. Be there!
Ann-Maree Biggar will be hosting her 7th Star Wedding Expo on Sunday, April 18.
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ONE lucky couple will be jetting off on a dream holiday, staying at Thala Beach Lodge in Port Douglas courtesy of Jetset Leongatha. Jetset Leongatha will be offering this prize at The Great Southern Star Leongatha Wedding Expo this Sunday, April 18. The prize, valued at over $2500, includes air-
fares for two adults, Melbourne to Cairns return, one night’s accommodation at the Hilton Melbourne Airport, Jetport Parking for nine days and nine days domestic travel insurance. The resort package includes two nights’ accommodation in a deluxe bungalow, tropical breakfast in Ospreys Restaurant, guided nature tours, outdoor stargazing at an onsite observatory and evening
entertainment. Owner of Jetset, Jill Carmody, Leongatha, said she was delighted to support the Star’s special 10th anniversary expo with this major prize. “We have been attending the Star’s Expo now for all of its 10 years. We have had great success with it and were happy to put on this great prize to celebrate the 10th anniversary.” The award winning resort is located just 45 min-
Proud supporters: Jetset Leongatha’s Jill and Ed Carmody have supported the Star’s Leongatha Wedding Expo for all of its 10 years.
utes north of Cairns and just south of Port Douglas. Thala Beach Lodge is the only beach nature lodge on a private headland between Cairns and Port Douglas; the perfect location to explore the Great Barrier Reef, private coastal beaches and tropical rainforest. Their individual private bungalows are set overlooking the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, World Heritage listed Rainforest and lush tropical beaches. Thala Resort is a true EcoTourism accommodation destination. Come and see that the Thala’s five star Australian beach resort is fully eco accredited for ecotourism and consists of private deluxe timber bungalows built high on stilts and nestled in the forest canopy. All accommodation has views either to the beachfront or the rainforest mountains. Time spent relaxing on the timber decked verandahs is well rewarded by sightings of birds, butterflies and at night - possums and sugar gliders.
Honeymoon in heaven
COUPLES attending this year’s wedding expo will be able to book their honeymoon on the spot if they want to.
That’s an on-line service being offered by Jetset Leongatha, the local travel agency that has been at every expo so far. “Clients are invited to make an appointment to discuss their honeymoon destination options in our office,” said Jill Carmody. “But we will have on-line access at the expo so we will be able to do costings and bookings if clients prefer.” She and her staff will have brochures and plenty of information about honeymoon options. The detail even includes the type of weather honeymooners can expect at particular destinations at specified times of the year. Jetset staff are looking forward to the expo. “We’re a local travel agent,” said Jill. “We’re competitive and we provide a professional, reliable and friendly service backed by experience.” Jill said Jetset caters for all types of
honeymoons, from round-the-world journeys to budget stays in Bali. In Australia, Queensland remains one of the most popular honeymoon destinations, with packages combining mainland and island holidays. Examples include the Gold Coast and Long Island or Brampton Island and Airlie Beach. Tasmania is a sought-after destination too, especially for those who want a selfdrive. “We help plan the itinerary and recommend that couples pre-book their accommodation. That takes the stress out of their holiday.” New Zealand attracts a self-drive clientele too. The beaches of Thailand lure many honeymooners, with Phuket and Koh Samui ranking high on the agenda. Bali has bounced back as a destination. “There’s great confidence in Bali; it’s been very busy for us. There are great resorts there and lots of options, from budget to luxury,” said Jill.
Helpful: the friendly, professional staff at Jetset Leongatha are looking forward to this year’s wedding expo. They are from left Lisa O’Brien, Renee Cook and Jill Carmody.
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MOROCCAN feasts, gourmet picnics, cocktails at sunset and delicate canapés and champagne are all on the wedding menus offered by the much sought after Spice Island caterers.
Owner and chef Paul Stafford runs the Phillip Island business with wife Rachael and they like to offer contemporary wedding cuisine. Paul said it is all about having fun and he really is in his element helping to plan special wedding menus and themed celebrations. “Weddings are all about having fun, one big party,” said Paul. Paul likes taking the stress out of the planning, he really tries to get to know the couples, builds up a trust and likes nothing more than when he is given a free rein. “I love planning weddings and helping to create their dream celebration,” he said. “At our first meeting we sit down and chat about exactly what they would like for their day.” Spice Island can arrange everything for your wedding, from the venue to the all important cuisine, theme, flowers, cakes and he even has a courtesy car available for wedding guests. “Basically I just sit back and listen, take on board what they have to say and then offer suggestions,” Paul said. “Most brides know exactly the style of party and food they would like,” he said. At the next meeting Paul invites the couple to a sample lunch and tasting session. “I find this is very important as the couple then knows exactly what to expect and are getting the food they enjoy most,” he said. Paul has moved away from the traditional sit down, three course set menu and offers more relaxed, fun, party style celebrations. He said cocktail style parties are very popular and at these he offers a range of canapés and mini bowls filled with the creatively designed dishes all on offer.
There have been many memorable wedding receptions Paul has arranged over the years, including an amazing Moroccan style wedding with the decorations and food all in keeping with the theme. “It was rather exotic, but they all loved it,” Paul said. If you have dreamed of that perfect wedding, Paul and Rachael are happy to assist. This is a busy couple who are very much in demand for their wedding catering and it is best to book a year ahead if you are after a Saturday in peak wedding time. “Saturdays are still the most popular days and so far we are booked for every Saturday through December this year,” Paul said. Fridays and Sundays are gaining in popularity and Paul said it is worth thinking about the other options. You can contact Paul at Spice Island, Phillip Island by phoning (03) 5956 7557 or email paul@spiceisland.com.au
Everything covered HEATHER Downing of Country Image Photography captures every aspect of a wedding, providing a complete coverage of your wedding from the candid preparation shots, encompassing all aspects of the wedding ceremony followed by photography with family. After this the bridal party heads to their chosen location where in a fun and relaxed atmosphere both the candid and formal images are captured. This is followed up with a coverage of the reception, capturing the highlights of the speeches, cake cutting and dancing the night away. Heather’s experience also allows her to offer suggestions for photography settings and styles to suit each individual couple, ranging from rural settings through to the many beautiful coastal locations this area has to offer. Country Image Photography is able to tailor a package to suit all tastes and budgets, and can present the selected images in a personalised coffee table style album as a lasting keepsake of the day. Heather will also meet with the bride and groom several times before the wedding to discuss their needs. Travel is no object, having travelled far and wide from Lakes Entrance, through Gippsland and to Melbourne.
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Monsview’s creative vision MONSVIEW Creative Weddings has been with the Great Southern Star Wedding Expo since its inception. And, if you’ve been to any of our past expos, you will know how talented the Monsview people are, because they do the decorations in the Leongatha Memorial Hall. Joanne Cox runs Monsview with her parents Mary and Colin Cox. She said the business had been operating for 20 years. “We can decorate all venues, with tablecloths, chair covers, sashes – we’ve got everything for hire. They can do things themselves if they want to or have us do the decorating for them,” she said. “We’re really busy. Bookings are filling fast for 2010 and 2011, so people are urged
to call in advance of their celebration.” Joanne said the Global Financial Crisis slowed things down a little bit last year, but now everyone was back in the party mood. “We’ve been really busy this season and hopefully next season too,” she said. Bright colours are popular at the moment, Joanne said, and “the bling thing is happening”. “We’re able to put lots of colours in the coloured sashes and the centre pieces,” she said. Venues have changed on previous years, with many people opting for beaches to host that special day. Monsview can offer a wedding artist to help create a special ambience. “People are getting married outside a lot more now. They’re getting away from the church weddings, so we’re able to offer some different
Perfect setting: Monsview Creative Weddings transformed the Inverloch Hall for a recent wedding reception.
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TAMMY Lee is a romantic at heart.
Her engaging photographs of brides, couples and wedding parties reflect both her personal style and her view that every bride and groom requires – and deserves – something unique for their special day. She likes to offer custom packages ensuring the pictorial record of that special day is just what the couple wants. Her experience in the wedding industry is extensive and that, combined with the commercial photography she does, have given her intimate knowledge of the ideal locations for wedding photographs. The elegant Tammy Lee Photography studio from which she works in Leongatha, has delightful examples of her creative photography. With her bright and charming personality, Tammy said she likes to enjoy the wedding day too. She begins at the bride’s home, where she captures the beauty of the bride and her bridesmaids as they are getting ready. She likes to take individual portraits of all the girls in the wedding party.
Attention is then turned to the men. It is Tammy’s habit to arrive early at the ceremony to take shots of the groom and his groomsmen. As the ceremony unfolds, all the precious moments are captured. Portraits of family members follow. “We then proceed to your special locations for fun and artistic photographs of the bride and groom and their bridal party,” said Tammy.
Later, at the reception, Tammy takes more photographs, making sure the decorations and the wedding cake are recorded as well. Her creative flair and engagement with her subjects, invariably earns a kiss and hug of thanks from the bridal couple. Tammy said she will enjoy talking to couples about their photography needs during the Leongatha Wedding Expo.
things there,” she said. The family places great store on keeping up with trends and changes in the wedding reception industry and regularly attends fairs so they can keep their stock up to date. Their talents lie in creating that special atmosphere for your wedding. Their stock includes glass centrepieces for tables, flower arrangements, candelabra, drapery, ceiling canopies and covers or sashes for chairs. Mary is the one with the ideas. She’s an artist who has always mixed in a creative world and she’s ready to create the right decorations just for you. Bud lighting, ceiling canopies, wall drapings, chair covers, candelabra and gracious silk floral arrangements can result in a lovely, romantic setting.
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A truly Grand occasion THE G Grandd Ridge Rid Brewery B hhas long been known as an iconic tourist destination for beer and food lovers worldwide.
With a huge range of hand crafted and world champion award winning beers, stunning local wines and a restaurant showcasing the best of local gourmet produce, including the Brewery’s own grain fed beef, it’s very hard to overlook Grand Ridge as one of Gippsland’s premier venues. Many an overseas visitor, a travelling Aussie or a local family have enjoyed the ambiance and the world class fare available at Grand Ridge Brewery. More recently the Grand Ridge Brewery has built itself a reputation as one of Gippsland’s premier function venues. With renovations now complete the Brewery offers two major dining rooms and an elegant function area, perfect for large celebrations and Wedding Receptions. Grand Ridge is extending its hospitality and encourages you to seek a point of difference for your special occasion - dare to be different! You and your guests will remember your special day for years to come and will be delighted by the difference and superior quality Grand Ridge has to offer. With sensational food and some of the best beers and wines in the world perfectly matched with each course, your own good taste will shine through and impress all. The friendly staff all aim for the same result - that your function is even
bbetter tt th d ddreamed d it could ld than you hhad be. The brewery has thought of everything, from the hire of the 1977 Lincoln continental Stretch limo, to the use of the Grand Ridge Guest House for the bridal party to freshen up before the reception and to get a good night’s sleep after a big day. It is well worth heading to Mirboo North first when it is time to start planning your wedding or special function. Grand Ridge’s emergence over the last 20 years has coincided with Mirboo North’s rise as one of Gippsland’s premier tourist towns. The brewery was established in the old butter factory in the late 1980s. Eric Walters and a band of locals started the operation under the Grand Ridge name and have never looked back. Today it has moved from a boutique brewery to a major dining and function centre for the region. Having established one of Australia’s premier beer labels, Eric and his team have been focused on building the brewery into a tourism magnet for Mirboo North. “It’s all about increasing the facilities for Mirboo North,” he said. “We are consistently growing our tourism figures for visitors coming to Mirboo North. “They don’t just come to the brewery, they stop, they wander down the street, they stay in the B&Bs – it’s good for everyone really.” Grand Ridge Brewery’s reputation as a beer maker has now been equalled by its reputation for fine dining.
E i said id many people l are ttravEric elling to Mirboo North, not for the drinking, but for the eating. Supporting local producers like Berrys Creek cheese and a host of other fruit and vegetable growers, the brewery’s kitchens have become renowned for turning out high quality meals based around seasonal, local produce. “We have a lot of asparagus, blueberries, tomatoes and so forth which are grown locally, which allows us to have great creative specials when food is in season,” Eric said. “We get a lot of pure local food that is taken out of the ground in the morning and is on the plate that evening. “Melbourne people are more aware of our famous steaks than the people of Gippsland, ironically enough. “They are coming up from Melbourne for the food, and the beer is a side attraction.” For many, though, it is the Grand Ridge brews that will always be the star of the show. Styles like Moonlight, Gippsland Gold, Brewer’s Pilsener, Hatlifter Stout, Moonshine and the high alcohol (11 per cent) Supershine are household names among serious beer lovers. In recent weeks, three new beers have been released. Grand Ridge Draught, (4.9 per cent), Almighty Light (2.7 per cent) and Mirboo Madness (6 per cent), which is an extremely “hoppy”, big celtic red ale – it’s one not to be missed. “Come up to the mountain – taste, try and experience the exceptional beer, food and service,” Eric said.
Welcome: the team at Grand Ridge Brewery will make your special day even more memorable. Local icon: the Grand Ridge Brewery is an ideal place for a wedding reception.
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SHARON Albanese, the name behind Beadelicious jewellery, is a local jewellery designer based in Morwell.
Unique wedding portrait by Brenner Liana Photography.
Sharon specialises in making bridal jewellery with Swarovski crystals as well as fresh water pearls and a huge range of top quality beads. Brides can visit Sharon in her Morwell workshop to view the entire range of Beadelicious jewellery. This range includes necklaces, bracelets, earrings, tiaras, and hair accessories. She has also catered for some unusual requests, such as crystal footless sandals for a beach wedding and a crystal armband. Colours can be matched with bridesmaid dresses as Sharon has over 30 colours of Swarovski crystals and pearls. Sharon established her business six years ago and has had extremely positive feedback from her clients. “I think brides love the fact that they are dealing directly with the designer so they can achieve the exact look they desire”. She says “I really love to see all the aspects of their look coming together and how happy they are with the results. People want something that is unique
Stylish wedding stationery CLANCY’S Printing Service has created stunning wedding stationery for happy couples for more than 35 years. Proudly local, Clancy’s of Wonthaggi has built up a fine reputation for printing and when it comes to wedding stationery they supply the highest quality product to suit all tastes. From stylish contemporary invitations, Retro or more elegant and traditional, Clancy’s have a wide range on offer. Clancy’s value their clients and the dedicated team works hard to produce beautiful keepsakes. The professional team is happy to help with ideas and can show you a lovely selection of designs and style. They offer the whole wedding stationery package from the invitations,
envelopes, ceremony programs, RSVP cards, reception and thank you cards. You can choose from our sample books or have our design department create a customised look from scratch. Clancy’s Printing Service has been providing quality commercial printing services for customers throughout Gippsland and Victoria for more than three decades. They use the advantages of specialised knowledge from experience in all aspects of print production to ensure your requirements are met. You can discuss all your wedding stationery requirements at the Star Wedding Expo on April 18 in Leongatha or call into Clancy’s Printing Service in McBride Avenue, Wonthaggi or phone 5672 1867.
Stunning look: bridal jewellery can make all the difference on your special day. and not mass-produced on a production line. I think people can see the difference and appreciate that.” Beadelicious has a large range of fashion jewellery as well as bridal jewellery. “Often the brides bring their family along and they can also have jewellery made up for the wedding,” Sharon says. “They want to have something custom-made for the occasion too.” Sharon is constantly
adding new pieces to her range. “I like to keep learning new techniques as it keeps the design process interesting and challenging.” You can contact Sharon on 5133 0037 or 0400 079 499 or email sharon@ beadelicious.net.au to make an appointment at her workshop. Beadelicious jewellery can also be viewed and ordered on the web at www.beadelicious.net.au.
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Sophistication and style A NEW venue in Inverloch is proving popular with couples seeking a memorable wedding reception. The Captain’s Lounge at the Esplanade Hotel has already hosted three receptions since opening in November last year and 15 are booked this year alone. The stylish venue offers a sophisticated menu with views over Anderson Inlet, and is able to host cocktail and seated functions. Function co-ordinators Lisa Thomas and Pam Dodd work with clients to ensure their satisfaction. “It is your special day, not ours, so we will do everything possible to make it the most memorable day,” Ms Thomas said. Various packages are available to suit clients’ budgets and a range of reception styles can be catered for: classical, contemporary and modern. Food is first class, with amazing presentation against a stunning water wall – the perfect backdrop for any function.
Guests can sit inside and out; the open deck can seat up to 80 people. Esplanade staff are able to decorate the venue to suit the clients’ preferred colour scheme and can even provide contacts for bands, DJs, photographer and hairdressers. “The upstairs lounge is designed for intimate wedding receptions. It’s totally private and completely separate from the sports bar, pokies and TAB located downstairs.” Ms Thomas said. Receptions can be hosted at breakfast, lunch and dinner. The lounge is open for lunch from noon to 4pm Saturdays and Sundays, and for pre-dinner drinks at 6pm on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, with dinner service commencing at 7pm. The venue was named after John Maxwell Cook (aka Captain), Captains Lounge can also host 21st parties, corporate functions and for just a memorable dining experience. To find out more, call in for an appointment or phone 5674 1432.
Class by the sea: the Captain’s Lounge, ready for a wedding reception.
Perfect setting WHEN it comes to your wedding day, the image of perfection is instantly conjured in your thoughts. The Gilded Lily Restaurant and Bar in the picturesque village of Loch, provides the perfect setting for intimate weddings for up to 60 people. The Gilded Lily is a beautifully restored Victorian cottage with ornate ceiling roses, cornices and chandeliers providing a romantic setting for your special day. The cottage garden is a lovely place for your wedding ceremony or photos. Kerri Reid who owns the restaurant, takes great pride in assisting bridal couples with their plans to create an ideal reception. “It is important to me that your needs are met and all functions are planned around what is important to you. “I like to put together a menu based on your budget and can offer a range of options to help you achieve this without the cost of your wedding reception getting out of control!” explains Kerri. She describes
her menu as “full of temptations”. Each wedding menu is planned with a complimentary consultation with Kerri, who cooks each dish herself. “I try to avoid typical function menus with the service of 50/50 meals to your guests. Together we will plan a menu to give your guests a ‘Gippsland’ dining experience.” The Gilded Lily’s function room comes to life at night with ambient lighting, large architectural windows that bring the moonlight and stars inside, adding to the cosy atmosphere. The friendly staff at The Gilded Lily will ensure that your guests feel welcome from the time of their arrival to the end of the night. Loch is readily accessible from Melbourne and many other locations in South Gippsland and beyond. So if it’s quality food and wine, friendly service and a romantic setting that you want to remember from your wedding day, make sure you speak to Kerri at The Gilded Lily.
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COGNAC diamonds are an unusual hue. The brightness of the stone is determined by the way it is cut and if that is done well, the diamond will sparkle with a gold fleck. The fleck stands out beautifully in the cognac-coloured gem. Denis Hawkins has chosen just such a stone - a Kimberley diamond cut in Israel - for a pendant that he has created for this year’s wedding expo. He had to source it from Brisbane and said it’s the only one of its kind in Australia. He has set the diamond in white and yellow gold. It looks magnificent. And he’s donating the pendant as a special prize during this, the 10th “diamond” wedding expo. That’s a remarkable gesture, given that the piece is worth $3500. If you’re interested in
winning this item of jewellery that would make a perfect family heirloom, you’ll have to attend the expo to find out more. Denis had thought he might make a ring as the prize, but decided rings are too personal and a pendant would be more suitable. A manufacturing jeweller, Denis has a remarkable gift for designing and creating fine jewellery. He has been part of every Leongatha Wedding Expo since they started. “I tend to get a very good response from it and I have done extremely well out of it over the years. “The expo is a great way to advertise what it is that you do and it exposes a lot of businesses in the town for what they cater for.”
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BRIDE2BE Photography is for the modern day bride and groom who desire something more than standard wedding images. “Our business is based on providing you with the highest quality imagery along with an experience you will never forget,” said owner Simon Carter. “We take the time to get to know you both and understand your exact requirements – every couple become our friends. “Being wedding specific allows us to give your wedding the attention you deserve with no time limits.” The business is based in Gippsland but Simon travels for many of the weddings he shoots – more recently he has done the photography in Echuca, Lakes Entrance and Wilsons Promontory. Using only Australian handcrafted albums, you receive the quality that they pride themselves on – consistently exceeding expectations. “Why not make an appointment to meet us, view our work and let us exceed your expectations!” Simon says. Or visit Simon Carter on his stand at this Sunday’s Leongatha Wedding Expo. Contact Simon on 0418 586 844.
Celebrants and bomboniere S A M A N T H A Klimecki had no choice but to join the wedding game. She said it was something that was “in her blood”. The owner of Simply Bombonieres specialises in creating the momentum that helps a wedding live on long past the day. Mother Merlene Stratton is a celebrant of 30 years who first gave Samantha an insight into what it was like to be part of a couple’s special day. “There were always bridal couples coming to the house and then as we got older we’d drive mum to the weddings and be the lacky and carry all the gear,” Samantha said. “It steered me in the direction of getting into a career based around weddings.” Samatha started up her business two years ago and it has quickly grown into a fully fledged shop in the main shopping strip of Mornington. To the uninitiated, bombonieres are those things placed on the table at a wedding that are made for guests to take away. Candles, photo holders, card holders, photo frames, jazzy key rings, and card inserts with the couple’s wedding day details personalised for each guest,
were all popular items for a memento people kept for life. Sugared almonds and heart-shaped chocolates are also favourite items, presented in beautiful tulle circles, organza bags or funky boxes. Samantha said Simply Bombonieres’ new confectionery range also included lolly pops and personalised candy, both of which had taken off in recent times. Merlene was one of the very first celebrants in Australia, and was drawn to the industry because
there were precious few people willing to offer a service to divorcees and others who the churches were not keen to marry. It was a hard road, but an easy career choice. “I was always fascinated by weddings. On a Saturday afternoon, when my husband would go off to the football, I’d go around to the churches watching brides getting married,” she said. It’s a romantic streak that continues to this very day.
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Personal touch: Carolyn of Psst Secretarial with some of her personalised stationery range.
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THE style of your wedding invitations sets the tone for your special day, allowing your individuality to shine through.
Psst Secretarial is a local business producing wedding stationery of excellent quality designed just for you, reflecting the theme and colours of your choice. Carolyn of Psst Secretarial has attended every one of the Leongatha Wedding Expos and will be there again on April 18. Her business offers a lovely range of stationery at an affordable price, without the incon-
venience of having to travel for hours to view the display and try to make a choice. “The stationery you choose generally reflects the type of wedding you are planning, whether it is a traditional wedding or a more casual occasion,” Carolyn says. So, your stationery can be designed around your interests and personality. “You can set the theme for your wedding months before the big day, with the design and colour of your invitation,” Carolyn explains. She offers a personalised service that suits the bridal couple. She arranges not only the invitations, but
also the RSVP slips, return envelopes, ceremony booklets, place cards, bon bonniere gifts for your guests and thank you cards. All of these can be co-ordinated to suit your theme. The stationery Psst Secretarial produces is given a personal touch with the guests’ names and printed envelopes included. Carolyn brings the display to your home, so that you have time to mix and match different colours or designs. Start by making an appointment with her on 5659 6316 or leave a message on her answering machine.
Ride in style FOR that special day when every woman wants to feel like a princess you can’t go past the luxuriously appointed Super Stretch Limousine at ChauffeurDrive Gippsland. With a personal chauffeur for your wedding day, this is the service you deserve. Built in the United States of America for the celebrities on the red carpet, this is a limousine of true sophistication for a defining moment in your life. At ChauffeurDrive they love being a part of your wedding. Their aim is to assist you in every possible way without interfering on your wedding day. With the assurance they arrive on time and know exactly where you need to be, our friendly, uniformed chauffeur helps you into their super stretch limousine. You will start to feel the difference of having a chauffeur that has done
everything for you, easing the nerves of your big day. Your bridal party is all ready to go as you wave them on. Now it’s time to sit back, relax and turn up your favourite music (it is a celebration so let’s all have fun). After the ceremony let’s turn up the music again and take photos out through the sunroof on your way to the reception. You will feel like a prince and princess all day, from when they arrive to your night alone together, with all the trimming, including the royal red carpet. All weddings come with ribbons for the day. Packages to complement all your wedding needs include bridal party day tours. David and Jennefer are ready to take your call on 1300 481 188. www.limogippsland.com.au
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Latest camera equipment DAVID of David Smith Photography has more than 20 years experience in the South Gippsland area. The variety of photography packages available are great value for money. He will always discuss your individual needs and the unique features of your day. David will bring the latest equipment and digital technology to enhance images, providing a quality album and CD slide show with music of your choice. He is flexible with travel arrangements and nothing is too much trouble to meet your families’, guests and the bridal party’s requirements. You can rely on David Smith Photography to preserve all the happy memories of your special occasion. David blends photojournalism with beautiful formal images to capture a location and details, and most importantly your personalities.
Making memories AT Korumburra Florist they love weddings. They provide an opportunity for their florists to shine, by providing the bride to be with the floral arrangement that embodies an individual vision, concept or theme. It’s a great feeling to see a happy bride and know you have provided an essential part of that happy feeling. Flowers are remembered, ask any grandmother and they can tell you exactly what bouquet they carried down the aisle, no matter how long ago that was. Korumburra Florist can make that happy memory for any budget. Drop by for a chat and see what they can do for your happy event. Telephone or fax them on 5655 2777 or head to 7 Commercial St, Korumburra. The website is www.korumburraflorist.com.au and email address is korumburraflorist@interfloraflorist.com.au
Add a sparkle NATURAL gemstones from around the world glisten in jewellery from the Fifth Avenue Collection. Featuring Austrian Swarovski crystal and AAA cubic zirconia, the range features more than 5000 pieces at any one time. All jewellery is rhodium-based with 14k gold plating and no nickel or lead. The Canadian, family-run company has had an Australian head office for seven years. New pieces are released monthly and of course every piece is a limited edition to make way for new pieces. The jewellery is only sold through direct selling, such as by holding a show in a customer’s home, which is a relaxing atmosphere for family and friends to view and try on beautiful pieces of jewellery. Great hostess benefits are available as a thank you for those holding a show. The hostess will receive free and half-priced jewellery based on the sales at her show.
Fundraisers for clubs, schools and the like are also available. At bridal expos, brides can book a show to receive beautiful jewellery free and half price for their special day, and shop for gifts for the bridal party and the family. All jewellery has a six month guarantee from the date of purchase. Alternatively, people can start their own wonderful business as a jeweller, with no set number of shows or sales figures to meet each month. The business can be operated in one’s time, with wonderful incentives each month based on sales. Speak to Raelene or Sandy at the Great Southern Star Wedding Expo about how to start your own business as a jeweller with Fifth Avenue Collection or call Raelene on 0407 368 848 or Sandy on 0410 331 367. For the full range of Fifth Avenue jewellery, see the website: www.fifthavenuecollection.com/ripenburg
A privilege “I FIND it a privilege to be asked to do someone’s wedding” photographer Suellen Lee told the Star. “I find I really enjoy the day, knowing I have been asked to do someone’s wedding. You have to be a part of their special day; hearing them profess their love for each other. “You get home and you’re really on a high”. Suellen Photography captures about 15 weddings every year throughout Gippsland, taking on a more photo journalistic approach to get the natural part of the day captured. Suellen takes the majority of her photographs using this approach, with the remainder more camera aware pictures. Photos can be done in both colour or black and white. For more information see Suellen at the wedding expo this Sunday or visit the website www.suellenlee.com.au
Fashions in the parade will once again be supplied by Judy Stone from Influence on Dusk and David Panther from Panthers Mensland, modelled here by Sue and Chris from the Star.
Celebration celebrant DI Smart creates everlasting memories for you and your guests as a marriage celebrant. With her professional touch, Di will ensure that your ceremony leaves an everlasting precious memory for everyone involved and attending the wedding. Your day has to be a day for the both of you that you will remember forever. Di understands that your wedding day is a day that hasn’t been taken lightly and the both of you have worked hard to achieve it. You both will have left no stone unturned and she will show you the same effort in assisting you to have the wedding ceremony you want. So Di can achieve this, she only performs one wedding on the day and gives a 100 per cent effort to that couple, which allows for any unforeseen delays, as we know things can go wrong at the last minute. She does not have to rush off to
perform another wedding and this takes the stress off everyone. Di has a number of types of ceremonies for you to choose from but she is aware that you may want your own words, so she can assist you in the preparation of these. Brides have told Di that her calm and welcoming manner provides a presence that allows them to be the focus of their day, not the wedding celebrant. Di with her friendly, thoughtful nature will spend the time getting to know you and assist in ensuring that your ceremony is exactly what you want, whether it will be traditional or totally unique. Contact Di Smart on 0408 554 251 (business hours) or 5662 0954 (after hours), email diannesmart7@bigpond.com Check her out on the web at www. gippslandweddings.com.au/Pages/DiSmart. php Her address is Unit 5, 19 Clinton Court, Leongatha 3953.
JANA Mackinder has the kind of creative flair that you just can’t buy. Little wonder she has become one of the most sought after wedding photographers going. While everyone dreams of their wedding day, it is such a fleeting experience that people are keen to keep a piece of it forever. While memories are valuable, beautiful photographs are priceless. Through Jana’s business, Life Productions, brides and grooms are offered a natural style of wedding photography that captures the love and emotion that fills the air on that special day. Jana’s passion in photographing the human form began more than 13 years ago. She is known for creating rich colours in her images, and making them come to life in her photographic laboratory. She was processing film before the digital era swept is aside. But she carries the experience of that time with her and it has added an extra dimension to the images she produces today. “Life Productions is an independent company that prides itself on exceptional customer service, timely provision of goods and services and most of all
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capturing your special day and emotions forever,” she said. The business offers wedding packages that can be tailored to suit the bride and groom’s needs at very competitive prices. All packages include a set of standard 6x4 images presented in a compact album that you can share with your family and friends. But Jana is not one of those photographers who jealously guards her images. All images are provided in digital format (no copyright retained) suitable for large format enlargements. Colours are corrected and digitally enhanced where appropriate. Life Productions can also provide you with other complimentary services such as photo editing, individually tailored thank you images to send to your guests, digital products such as framed collages and enlargements as well as canvas prints. If you’re looking for a special wedding photography package, contact Jana on 0407 995 233 or alternatively search for Life Productions on facebook for a viewing of recent photographic examples.
See the team from The Nobbies at the Expo on Stand 27 to discuss your wedding requirements.
Photos courtesy Jana Mackinder.
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AW Smith’s Jaimee McLeod shows off a small part of the photo frame range.
AW Smith and Sons Gifts and Homewares has all your wedding day needs catered for. A gift registry at AW Smith can take all the worry out of buying that special present for that special day. Popular items in recent times have included photo frames, kitchen essentials and home decorations.
A different wedding focus BREE Lowe is the kind of woman who sees the world in a different way – a beautiful way, where the spectacular comes into sharp focus. Her talent is no more apparent that when she is behind a camera. She has been in the wedding photography business for about a year, but she is no stranger to creating alluring images. “I was a graphic designer, and I used to do a lot of photography. It just became an area I really enjoyed. So I decided to study it and finally took it on full time,” she said. “It’s one of those things you think you couldn’t make a living out of doing, that it could only be a hobby and that’s it. Every day I work I can’t believe I’m getting paid for it. It’s such a great job.” Her love of photography is something that flows into her work. She said the move into wedding photography came about because more and more people were asking
her to shoot their weddings. Her business oscillates between Melbourne and Koonwarra. She chooses the best city and country locations to create her images. About 60 per cent of her photography work is concerned with weddings. The predominance of wedding work is a mix that suits her, for she is a romantic at heart. Far from the traditional wedding photos of yesteryear, today’s images have a more natural feel, Bree said. “Generally people are after a more spontaneous, candid, inthe-moment type wedding photographer. That’s all the fashion at the moment. They’re moving away from the traditional smiling portrait type coverage,” she said. “The appeal of my work is that it does have a bit of elusive romance hidden in there. I like to find the hidden beauty, which might be more quirky and not your typical beauty. “I like fresh, vibrant images.”
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A MAGNIFICENT venue set on a magnificent stretch of coastline is sure to make for a magnificent wedding day. RACV Inverloch Resort is South Gippsland’s premier function venue, boasting stunning facilities and great service. Ideally located only 5km from the Inverloch township and opposite the beach on the picturesque South Gippsland Coast, it is set in a stunning natural environment. The resort boasts magnificent views of the Bass Coast and Anderson Inlet. It is a setting that can form a wonderful backdrop to any wedding ceremony or reception. The vast array of accommodation options means guests can have the time of their lives without the worry of having to make their way home at the end of a long day. The resort offers members and guests access to great value accommodation options, including ocean view rooms, villas and caravan sites. The Resort’s guest facilities include an indoor swimming pool (with separate toddler’s pool), two tennis courts, a spa and sauna with a fitness room, as well as a kid’s recreation room with pool table, table tennis and more. There are numerous barbecue areas around the resort, along with a fully licensed bistro and Kiosk. With three interlinked function rooms, the Resort is able to cater for a variety of functions, from intimate occasions to formal dinners for 10 to 100 guests. The grounds at the Resort also have numerous options for spacious marquees to accommodate up to 600 people. The function rooms feature portable and built in data projectors and screens, wireless internet, surround sound, air conditioning and plenty of natural light when required. Comfort and personal service at the RACV Inverloch Resort will ensure your function is a success.
All the trimmings COUNTRY Style Cakes and Catering serve beautiful two-course buffet spit roasts with all the trimmings for wedding receptions. Included in the cost is the choice of three meats; beef, lamb and pork; a choice of three vegetables and three salads, dinner rolls and butter, all condiments, and homemade gravy. The second course consists of a home-made dessert whether it be cheesecake, sticky date pudding, individual pavlova, fruit salad or mud cake. If you wish to add pre-dinner finger food or an entrée to your reception, that can be arranged as well.
Business owner Kay Schaarschmidt is also a professional cake decorator; some of the wedding cakes she has made have featured at several Royal Melbourne Shows, with a second prize being the best result. The business also caters for finger food parties and cocktail weddings, which are the latest trend. Kay will be at the Star wedding expo this Sunday to provide all engaged couples with the information they will need. “We will have brochures, a sample of our wedding cakes plus some tastings on the day,” Kay said. Visit the expo or check out their site www.countrystylecatering.com.au
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Highly regarded Glenthorpe Y
OU’LL be astounded by the quality of this well located property called Glenthorpe. It is only five minutes from the Leongatha CBD and boasts 65.3 acres of highly regarded, heavy carrying country. There is also three acres of unused road available for your use. The beautiful land has an excellent fertiliser history and water reticulation. The homestead is well presented and has been fully refurbished. It features three generous bedrooms and a separate lounge with polished floors, and reverse cycle heating and cooling.
The spacious open plan kitchen/dining area has an electric oven and gas benchtop cooking. An all new bathroom is complete with a separate shower and bath. There is a carport and three-bay shed, which includes an enclosed workshop. Other improvements are a disused dairy, hay shed and heavy duty railway iron cattle yards. This is a highly sought after location and ideal for those looking for extra farming land or who need something a bit bigger than a lifestyle property. Inspection is by appointment.
At a glance Location: 290 Soldiers Road, Leongatha. Price: $730,000. Agent: Rodwells, Leongatha. Contact: Kristin Richardson 0427 092 983.
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Premium designer home
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HIS premium designer home is located in the popular South Gippsland coastal village of Venus Bay.
In the first estate, it is within walking distance to the local shops, cafes and patrolled surf beach. This brand new contemporary pavilion-style home creates four distinct living zones. It consists of master bedroom with en suite, kitchen/ dining/living, rumpus and two double bedrooms with bathroom. There are three large bedrooms, all with built-in robes, master with walk-in robe, frameless glass shower screens to en suite and bathroom. The bathroom boasts a spa bath, all with designer fittings. The kitchen, with island bench, is fitted with stainless steel appliances and CeasarStone bench tops. Beautiful custom stained timber flooring complements this five star fit-out. Other features of this property include large split system air conditioning, expansive outdoor decking and verandah, outdoor shower area and high ceilings
At a glance Location: 2 Saturn Parade,Venus Bay. Price: $455,000. Agent: Alex Scott & Staff,Venus Bay. Contact: 5663 7111.
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Meeniyan business opportunity H
ERE’S the perfect business for a husband and wife team, or for your first business venture. The Meeniyan Newsagency is up for sale. Located in the heart of the shopping strip in Meeniyan, it offers main highway exposure and is surrounded by well established businesses. The well displayed shop carries numerous existing lines with great potential for new products. Some existing lines include newspapers, magazines, stationery
and computer products. The business is currently a Newspower member, and is also an agency for dry cleaning. The township of Meeniyan itself takes pride in community spirit and community projects including the Lyrebird Arts Festival events, and the South Gippsland Rail Trail. Businesses also support the local farming industry as well as the many sporting clubs. Spectacular scenic drives are just around the corner, which include the world renowned Wilsons Promontory.
This business is perfectly located for future growth in a country hamlet which is progressing in the right direction in all facets. Buy the business only at $20,000 plus stock. Be quick to take advantage of this opportunity that is priced to sell and won’t last long. Current figures are available upon request. Contact Andrew or Peter for more information. Inspections strictly by appointment only.
At a glance Location: Whitelaw Street, Meeniyan Price: $20,000 + stock. Sole agent: Alex Scott & Staff, Leongatha. Contact: 5662 0922.
Beach town quality H
ERE’s a family home or investment property at Inverloch. If space and quality are a priority then look no further. It boasts four bedrooms, plus study, the main with walk-in robe
and en suite. Other features include open plan kitchen, dining and living with separate rumpus, alfresco, spa in main bathroom, workshop within the double garage, access for boat or caravan, spacious rear yard and plenty more.
At a glance Location: 22 Mariner Place, Inverloch. Price: $750,000. Agent: Alex Scott & Staff, Inverloch. Contact: 5674 1111.
This home has room to move both inside and out, and is ready to be enjoyed by any age group. It is a quiet court location in the surf beach area of town on a good sized block (about 648 square metres).
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Going batty in Leongatha LEONGATHA microbats are currently in a feeding frenzy as they fatten up on insects to see them through the coming winter. If they have taken up residence in your roof or walls, autumn is a good time for a gentle bat eviction before they bunk down for their winter hibernation. Australia’s Foundation for National Parks and Wildlife’s Backyard Buddies program is all about getting more enjoyment from native animals in your backyard. It provides tips and advice on how to make your backyard a haven for our insect-controlling microbat mates. “Microbats are much more common than you may think” says Ms Leonie Gale, CEO of the Foundation for National Parks and Wildlife, which runs the Backyard Buddies program. “Right now, bats are eating as much as 40 per cent of their own body weight in a single night or several hundred insects per hour. “Many of our microbat species are hollow-dependent which means they live during the daylight, hours inside the hollows of trees or branches. Competition from birds, possums and gliders, along with the clearing of many old trees, means that microbats may find the roof or walls of your home the perfect roosting place,” said Ms Gale. The smallest microbat weighs only three grams – about the same as a single serve sugar sachet or a single A4 sheet of paper. If these tiny bats cannot find a suitable hollow, they can slip into gaps as small as 5mm
and snuggle down in your roof and walls. This is why artificial roost sites are important as they provide an alternative. So what do you do if you find resident microbats sharing your home? Fortunately for the little bats, there are humane ways to evict them and now is the time. In Australia, microbat babies are born in late spring and remain with their mothers until the end of January. Gentle autumn eviction attempts after February and before June make certain that the young are independent. After all, the little bats deserve no harm for taking advantage of ‘faulty’ homes. “Leongatha microbats are fully protected, which might raise the issue of offences and penalties if any are in fact harmed.” explains Ms Gale. “If done correctly, walls can become bat free and the little bats provided with an alternative roost site and retained in the backyard to go about their insect feeding work, which is of great benefit to all of us.” If you have microbats in your walls or roof, visit Bat Rescue Inc at www.batrescue.org.au for detailed information on how to remove them. A few more things about Australia’s microbats • Microbats use their tail or wings to catch large insects which they carry to their favourite feeding site – look for piles of insect “bits” on the ground. • Microbats live in a variety of roosts that vary between species. Some choose caves or mine shafts or storm water pipes, while others use tree hollows, under bark, cracks in
posts, dried palm leaves or junction boxes. They are fussy about conditions and will use a particular site at different times of the year. • Females may fly hundreds of kilometres to special maternity sites to raise their babies. • Microbats make up one fifth of all Australian mammals, and there are more than 60 different types. • Try not to disturb roosting bats in winter. They are very slow to “wake up” and easy prey to cats if the roost is disturbed. Disturbance, and subsequent harm, is the main reason microbats come into care. • Microbats see with their ears rather than their eyes. They produce a sound and ‘listen’ for it as it bounces back from surrounding objects. The time the sound takes to travel back to them tells the bat how close the object is. As the sound bounces off the ground, trees, rocks and houses, the bat ‘sees’ a three dimensional image of its surroundings. The flutter of a tiny moth against a still leaf does not escape the microbat, and leads it to a tasty snack. • When cruising, microbats emit about 10 pulses per second. When an insect is detected the pulses go up to over 100 per second. So what else can you do to be a Backyard Buddy to our microbats? If you find a microbat that you think may need assistance – please do not handle it. Call your local wildlife rescue service for advice. Visit http:// www.backyardbuddies.net.au/Buddy_in_trouble.html for a list of local wildlife rescue groups.
MILEY Paige Oxley was born on April 5 at the Leongatha Memorial Hospital. She is the first child for Darcy and Krystal of Korumburra.
QUICK PUZZLE NO. 8217
Church Times ARIES - March 21 - April 20
A career opportunity opens up. In interviews, be forthright without being aggressive. Social times are lively, though much of the fun is on a superficial level. A loved one is apologetic. TAURUS - April 21 - May 22
It’s time to move into the future, not dwell on past feuds. Romance can be on your mind more than usual and your partner lets you have your own way. Business interests perk up. GEMINI - May 23 - June 21
The romantic picture becomes more complicated before you see where you are headed. A professional partnership may be launched by the end of the week. A contract or other agreement could be subject to delay. CANCER - June 22 - July 22
You are in a highly influential position, especially in the eyes of older persons. This is a good time for taking inventory and asking for money. An old friend may show a new side. LEO - July 23 - August 22
Reaction to your academic plans is upbeat. Take time out to enjoy new recreational activities. Expensive obligations may be shared with another party. Romantic tiffs can be resolved. VIRGO - August 23 - September 22
Surprise visits and optimistic business announcements are highlights this week. Don’t take on a major project without considering your investment of time, energy and emotions. LIBRA - September 23 - October 22
This is a good time for experimenting in various fields, but not in finance. The emphasis is on laying the ground work for important projects. A one time admirer may step into the picture. SCORPIO - October 23 - November 21
Do-it-yourself chores, such as household repairs may not be worth the aggravation. Perhaps a neighbour or relative can help. An old friend you haven’t seen for years may turn up later in the week. SAGITTARIUS - November 22 - December 22
You can be on your own more than you planned, providing time for important introspection. Your money earning talents are improving, but don’t make any premature moves. CAPRICORN - December 23 - January 20
Pay debts promptly and meet as many social obligations as you can. This is a quiet time that precedes a sustained period of activity. Be alert to opportunists in your midst. AQUARIUS - January 21 - February 19
Long awaited news comes by the end of the week. Diversification is the keyword at the workplace. Travel may include some mixups. Shopping with friends could be a very expensive exercise. PISCES - February 20 - March 20
A conflict between reality and dreams peaks by the weekend. Reserve time for soul searching and sorting out priorities. Multiple financial gains are possible after Monday. BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK
You are known for qualities of bravery and leadership, impulsiveness and stubbornness. The next eight months the accent shifts toward greater independence. Extensive travel is accented - make an effort to broaden your horizons.
ANGLICAN: Tuesday, April 13: 7pm St Andrew’s, Dumbalk / St David’s, Meeniyan Fellowship. Wednesday, April 14: 11am St Peter’s Mid-Week HC. Friday, April 16: 7.30pm St David’s, Meeniyan HC. Sunday, April 18: 8am St Peter’s HC; 10am St Peter’s Contemporary Worship with HC; 10.30am St Andrew’s, Tarwin Lower Uniting Service. ST MARY’S ANGLICAN CHURCH: Mirboo North. Phone 5668 1346. Holy Communion 8.30am: Worship and Sunday School 10am. ST PAUL’S ANGLICAN CHURCH: Korumburra: Sunday 9.30am and Wednesday 11.30am. Poowong: Second and fourth Sundays, 11am. ST GEORGE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH: Wonthaggi. Sunday, 10.30am: Holy Communion & Sunday School; Monday, 7.30pm: Holy Communion; Wednesday, 8.45am: Christian prayer & meditation, 10am: Holy Communion. CHURCH OF ASCENSION: Inverloch, Sunday, 9am: Holy Communion & Sunday School; Tuesday, 9am: Christian prayer & meditation; 10am: Holy Communion; Thursday 7.30pm: Holy Communion. 5th Sunday services, alternating at Wonthaggi & Inverloch, contact Rev Bruce Charles for details, 5672 3984. ASSEMBLIES OF GOD: Prom Coast Community Church Inc. - Foster Community House, Station Street, 10am: Sunday. Sunday School and Creche operates. Pastor Bill Watson 5686 2248. A.O.G. Inverloch - Cnr Bear and McIntosh Street, Inverloch. Sunday Service 10am; Imagine Christmas Day Service 9am. Contact: Jeff Robertson, 0418 125 832 or Imagine Burwood 9888 7466. Korumburra Southern Hills A.O.G. - 4 Mine Rd, 10am and 6pm: Sunday. Also Children’s Church and Creche. Contact: Pastor Vic Butera 5655 2478. Youth: Neville Stuart ph. 0407 343 219. Leongatha South Gippsland Liberty Fellowship - 17 Michael Place, Leongatha. Sunday services: 11 am and 7pm. All enquiries contact Pastor David Stegmann 5662 2785. Office: 5662 3100. Wonthaggi A.O.G. - Billson Street, 10am: Sunday. Contact: Pastor Barry Smith 5672 3984. CHRISTIAN REVIVAL CRUSADE: 40 Hughes Street, Leongatha. Sunday, Morning Service 10.30 am: Inspirational Service, 6.30pm: Children’s Church 10.30am: Home cells weekly; Kids Club Wednesdays 4pm Guide Hall. For all enquiries contact 5664 5455.
THE CHURCH AT ARCHIES CREEK: Meeting every Sunday at Archies Creek. Morning Communion Service 11 am: Evening Holy Spirit Revival 6pm: Phone: Ps. Chris Chetland 5674 3867 or 5672 4660. SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST: Saturdays, Church service 10am., Leongatha Sabbath School - 11.30am. CATHOLIC: St Laurence’s Parish Leongatha: 5 pm Mass Saturday, 11am Mass Sunday. Tarwin Lower: In St Andrew’s Union Church, 5pm winter, 6pm summer Mass Saturday. Meeniyan: 9.30am Mass, 1st, 3rd, 5th Sundays and 11am, 2nd and 4th Sundays. Mirboo North: 11am Mass, 1st, 3rd, 5th Sundays and 9.30am Mass, 2nd and 4th Sundays. St. Joseph’s Parish Korumburra: 9.30am Sunday Mass. Loch: 5pm/6pm Daylight saving Sunday Mass. Wonthaggi: Saturday evening 6.30pm: Evening Mass; Sunday, 10.30am: Mass. Inverloch: Sunday 9 am: Mass. KORUMBURRA’S AGLOW: First Monday every month at Korumburra Day Centre, Korumburra Hospital, Bridge St., Korumburra at 7.45pm. Inquiries phone 5657 2214. GIPPSLAND CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP: Strongly family oriented church meets at the Senior Citizens Centre, Mirboo North, Sundays: 4-5.10pm Communion, 5.15-6pm Bible Studies for Adults, Youth and Children. Friday evenings: Home Fellowships 7.30pm; Youth Activities. Enquiries: 5668 2226 Bob Stevens. SALVATION ARMY LEONGATHA COMMUNITY CHURCH meets at 52 Anderson Street (South Gippsland Highway) - Sunday: Family Worship at 10am: Kid’s Club - Tuesday, 4 - 5pm; mainly music, Thursday 10am. All welcome. Please contact Captain Martyn and Heather Scrimshaw, ph. 5662 5122. SALVATION ARMY WONTHAGGI COMMUNITY CHURCH meets at 149 McKenzie Street every Sunday at 11am for Family Worship. Kids' Club - every Tuesday at 4 pm, Women's Group - Wednesday at 1.30pm, and Playgroup - Friday 9.30am. Evening Ladies' Fellowship - First Monday each month and Youth Groups held monthly. All welcome. Please contact Lt. Robyn and Max Lean. Ph. 5672 1228. PRESBYTERIAN: Weekly Worship Service 10am Sunday, corner Bent and Turner Streets, Leongatha. Phone Rev. Dr D. Clarnette 0409 236 981 or elder
Col Rump 5662-2107. CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH: Reformed Church meeting at the corner of Peart and Brown Streets. Sunday family service at 10.30am. (10am daylight saving time), creche and Sunday School available. Teaching service at 7.30pm. Fortnightly youth activities. Home Bible Fellowship groups. Contact 5662 2762. Minister: Rev. Ron Nauta. UNITING CHURCH: Leongatha: Sunday, April 18, 9am and 10.45am. “Life to the Max” 7pm. Tarwin Lower: 10.30am. Mirboo North: 9.30am. Meeniyan: 10am. Wonthaggi: Sunday 9.30am, Family Service, all welcome. Inverloch: Sunday 11am: Korumburra: Sunday, 9.30am: Rev. Geoff Smith and Rev. Jim Foley, 5655 1997. BAPTIST CHURCH KORUMBURRA: 39 Mine Rd, Korumburra. Service and Sunday School 10.30am. Pastor Ian Wilkinson. Phone 5658 1366. BAPTIST CHURCH WONTHAGGI: Cnr McBride & Broome Crescent, Wonthaggi. Morning Service & Children’s Activities, Sunday 10am. Weekly activities see www.wonbaptist.org.au, Pastor Geoff Pegler 5672 4769. MEENIYAN CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP: Sunday, 10am: Meeniyan Youth Club Hall. COMBINED CHURCHES WONTHAGGI / INVERLOCH: 4th Sunday each month at 7pm. SCOTS PIONEER CHURCH: Mardan South. Pleasant Sunday Afternoons on the last Sunday of each month at 2pm. See occasional ad in this paper for details. For enquiries phone 9853 6627. FISH CREEK UNION CHURCH: 1st & 3rd Sundays, 9am; 2nd & 4th Sundays, 7pm. Contacts: Fran Grimes 5683 2650, Sue Poletti 5663 6325.
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Best in show ADRIAN Johnson won best in show at the annual Bass Coast Artists’ Society Easter Exhibition.
Winner: Adrian Johnson, who won the Bass Coast Artists’ Society’s 42nd Easter exhibition best in show award with (left) society president Brian Conroy, exhibition judge Maureen Loughran and Bass Coast Mayor Cr Peter Paul.
The judge was Maureen Loughran, herself a five-time winner of best in show acquisitive awards in the Bass Coast Shire. Three life members of the society, Lesley Miles, Ivan Fell and Zoe Kidd attended the art show opening, where Bass Coast Mayor Cr Peter Paul officiated. In its 42nd year, the exhibition was held in the revamped Goods Shed Art Space on Wonthaggi’s Rail Trail. Grants from State and local government resulted in a major makeover of the historic goods shed, creating one of the region’s most pleasing artwork spaces.
Life trio: three Bass Coast Artists’ Society members attended the opening of the 42nd Easter show.
Sports money Celebrate business STATE grants totalling $5000 will pay for new show jumping equipment.
Jo Lester, who is the grants officer for the Leongatha and District Equestrian Club, said she and Cath Nunn joined forces to apply for the money under the VicHealth Active Club Grants program. Cath is the grants officer for the Berrys Creek Pony Club. Each group was awarded $2500. Jo said the clubs had not had new jumps equipment for years. They’re hoping to buy brightly coloured plastic jump wings which will be safer to use because they’re lighter to move, as well as being
more aesthetically pleasing. The Mirboo North Golf Club gained $1750 from the same grant round. Club manager Stan Jackson, said the money will be used to buy beginner sets of golf clubs so that newcomers to the sport can try it out before having to commit themselves to the purchase of their own set. Stan said the club is “ticking along” but would welcome new members. The Mirboo North Pony Club and Corner Inlet Athletics Club also received VicHealth grants. They were announced by Nationals Leader Peter Ryan.
BASS Coast businesses are encouraged to nominate themselves for an award. Mayor Cr Peter Paul said the SuperPages Bass Coast Business Awards have two categories. Nominations for the first, the People’s Choice, have closed, but the second grouping opens on Monday. This is for businesses and Cr Paul hopes many business owners will take the time to enter. Entry forms can be downloaded from the
council website. Council’s business development officer Margaret Murray, said the awards offer many benefits such as helping consolidate the direction of a business. “Often Bass Coast’s small businesses will struggle to establish recognition and credibility in the marketplace but a business award win or nomination can open doors,” she said. Networking opportunities can result too. Ms Murray can be reached at m.murray@basscoast.vic. gov.au or 1300 226 278.
Have a go: the managing director of SuperPages Peter Donlan (left) and Mayor Cr Peter Paul are encouraging local businesses to nominate for this year’s SuperPages Bass Coast Business Awards.
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Fish River: with this panorama, Norm Hanson is suggesting Charles Darwin was looking for gold.
Darwin’s footsteps
NORM Hanson has drawn together his interests in geology, photography, history, education and technology to present the next exhibition at Gecko Studio Gallery in Fish Creek.
His work reflects his concern for the environment and man’s imprint on the planet. There is some comfort to be had from Norm’s observations that many of the vistas Charles Darwin would have seen are relatively unchanged. He has traced the steps of Charles Darwin’s short excursion to Bathurst and back on horseback. Norm observes nature on a micro and
macro level. He is a geologist with 40 years’ experience but creativity runs in his family. His grandmother Nora Hanson was an artist and he has fond memories of using her good paints and pastels. When he studied geology, he took technical photography as an optional subject and later studied art. His exhibition opens on Sunday April 18 and ends on May 15. The gallery is open between 2 and 5pm. It includes sketches, painting, rock panels and photographs that were inspired by the Charles Darwin journey and follows themes and methods Norm has been investigating in recent years.
Govertt’s Leap: Norm Hanson found that this vista was little changed from the one Charles Darwin would have seen.
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Fast growers: blackberries can soon take hold of quality farming land.
Kuhn joins Windmill Ag line-up Windmill Ag Meeniyan has a new franchise and is proud and excited to announce that Kuhn has joined their quality line-up of brands.
Blackberries be gone i full f ll swing, i now is i WITH autumn in the time to tackle blackberries before they start to slow down on fruit production and curl up their toes for winter.
There is also no better time than now to start planning for spring and beyond by developing a strategy to manage blackberries on your property. During winter, blackberries become dormant, losing their leaves from cold conditions or frost, therefore spraying with herbicides that are absorbed through the plant’s leaves loses its effectiveness. To help landholders control their blackberries, the South Gippsland Landcare Network, in partnership with the West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority and the Department of Primary Industries are hosting two Blackberry Control field days. The field days are to be held on Friday, April 16 at the Poowong Football Club rooms and Tuesday, April 20 at the Foster Memorial Arts Centre between 10am and 2pm.
h field ld ddays will ill host h a range off guest The speakers and practical demonstrations on blackberry identification and integrated control methods including the use of a biological control agent, blackberry rust. The field day is open to everyone concerned about blackberries, not just landcare members. SGLN encourages everyone to come along and find out just what your choices are for effective control. South Gippsland Landcare Network project officer, Kate Williams, explained: “During periods when physical or chemical control is not viable, landholders can divert time into establishing a basic management plan tailored to their property, taking into account limitations, resources and overall objectives. “The primary aim of establishing a management plan is to identify the infestation and set realistic short and long term goals that can be monitored.” For further information on these days or to RSVP, contact the South Gippsland Landcare Network on SGLN: 5662 5759 or email: katew@wgcma.vic.gov.au
There will be a chance to try out some of the Kuhn equipment at Windmill Ag’s Ride and Drive Day this Thursday, April 15, in the paddock next to the Stony Creek Go Carts. The day marks the grand opening of the new Kuhn dealership in South Gippsland. Windmill Ag will have a huge range of equipment there for you to either demo or look over at your leisure. Please note that not all the equipment will be on site or available for demo, some will be static display only. Windmill Ag has been a driving force in agricultural equipment in the South Gippsland region for nearly 50 years, with a large range of brands available to the landowner. They have a large service department with six service vehicles on the road and a busy service centre at Meeniyan. There are three full time spare parts specialists and an enthusiastic and knowledgeable sales team. Windmill Ag Meeniyan is part of the Windmill Ag Group, with dealerships in Hamilton, Terang and Ballarat; this benefits customers because of the ability to stock a larger range of equipment between the four locations, also the experience and knowledge base spread throughout the group is extensive. Kuhn specialises in hay equipment, cultivation and feed equip-
First Kuhn: pictured is the machine assembled under the new Kuhn franchise agreement with Windmill Ag, a HRB 303D Power Harrow. Pictured is Tom Norman who heads the pre-delivery department and Jason Henry, Dealer Principal. ment, with a large range of products to suit most needs. Created in 1828 by Joseph Kuhn as a modest village forge, Kuhn was an early specialist in the production of scales and weighing apparatus. From this humble start in France Kuhn has moved to become a market leader in agricultural equipment world wide, with nine production sites world wide, six in France, one in South America and two in the USA. Kuhn can supply a range of products in a variety of models to suit the most discerning needs. An example of some of the products Kuhn manufacture: Power Harrows,
Gyro Tedders, Mower Conditioners and Rakes. The specially shaped rotor arms ensure high work output, perfectly structured rows and total reliability. The Masterdrive double reduction system guarantees a long working life with problem-free transmission that can handle even the thickest of green crops. The hydraulic rotor drive on Kuhn’s rakes is designed for very intensive use and makes the range even more versatile, reliable and low maintenance.
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Supply and prices better THE supply of cattle returned to more normal levels at VLE Leongatha, with a very large increase compared to the preEaster market. There were very few cattle penned in that last sale, so comparisons were difficult, and most quotes are compared to two weeks ago. Over the two week period the quality of the grown steers, bullocks and some of the yearlings and cows has
slipped, but this did little to affect prices. Generally all prices were unchanged to 7c/ kg dearer than two weeks ago. The only true comparison over a one week period was for cows, which were firm to 3c/kg dearer. Of the 85 vealers, and 445 yearlings sold, many were lighter weight vealers and heifers which were purchased by feedlots and restockers. Prices for the best quality vealers reached 220c, with most C muscle calves making between 175c and 195c/kg, with these prices shared between trade buyers, feedlots and restock-
ers. A large portion of the yearlings were heifers that made from 162c to 184c/kg for the better bred types. Competition was unchanged, and demand was very strong for all of the 760 grown steers and bullocks sold. While prices were unchanged, the quality was not as good, effectively giving producers a price rise of 3c to 5c/kg. The very few prime C3 and C4 bullocks made from 177c to 185c, with numerous pens of younger, but heavy steers to 187c/kg. manufacturing bullocks sold well with crossbreds making to 176c, and Friesians between 153c and 168c/kg.
VLE LEONGATHA KOONWARRA
Sale Draw April 14 1. Alex Scott 2. SEJ 3. Landmark 4. Rodwells 5. Elders 6. David Phelan & Co
Demand was very strong for good quality beef cows, and very lean dairy types, especially the heavier weights. These all sold to very solid prices, while some of the intermediate grades were firm to 3c/kg easier. In the penning of 560 head prices for good quality
3 and 4 score beef cows were between 143c and 162c, and grown heifers made to 168c/ kg. Leaner 2 score cows made anywhere between 125c and 153c with the leanest grades mostly 107c to 140c/kg. All of this created a carcass weight price average estimated to be 283c/kg.
Wednesday, April 7 BULLOCKS 2 Carnacoo Past Co., Stony Creek 1 M. Steenholdt, Woolamai 2 Shellcot Partnership, Foster 11 B.J. McRae, Wonthaggi 9 G.J. & J.C. Briscoe, Mirboo North 12 Ellerside Park P/L, Fish Creek
560 585 590 592 594 686
182.2 182.0 182.0 182.0 182.0 181.2
1020.32 1064.70 1073.80 1077.94 1081.89 1243.03
STEERS 1 M. & G. Buckingham, Jeetho West 2 C. Siaboulis, Corinella 1 N. & R. Kubale, Drumdlemara 1 J. Richards, Boolarra
405 230 325 465
215.0 195.0 195.0 190.0
870.75 448.50 633.75 883.50
1 N. Halliday & M. Turner, Budgeree 2 M. Harms, Korumburra COWS 1 J.T. Sibly Past, Archies Creek 1 A. & T. Ireland, Glen Forbes 1 J.B., M.E., C.J. & J.M. Moscript, Leongatha South 1 G. Wallis, Kongwak 1 U. Kratzat, Mirboo North 1 G.J. & J. Beveridge, Drouin HEIFERS 1 C. Siaboulis, Corinella 1 G.L. & M.L. Tuckett, Leongatha 1 N. & R. Kubale, Drumdlemara 2 M. & G. Buckingham, Jeetho West 2 M. Harms, Korumburra 1 A., P., S. & M. Harris, Dumbalk North BULLS 1 Ellerside Park P/L, Fish Creek 1 G.L. & M.L. Tuckett, Leongatha 1 McLeod Partnership, Yarram 5 S.R. & J.A. Bland, Alberton 1 N.T. & S.A. Cook, Toora 1 G. Egan, Alberton West
305 189.6 295 189.6
578.28 559.32
500 168.6 843.00 660 168.0 1108.80 665 730 640 720
167.6 161.6 160.0 158.0
1114.54 1179.68 1024.00 1137.60
345 300 340 320 290 325
220.2 210.0 205.0 200.0 195.0 186.6
759.69 630.00 697.00 640.00 565.50 606.45
1125 295 950 232 915 965
172.6 172.0 171.6 170.2 166.0 165.0
1941.75 507.40 1630.20 394.86 1518.90 1592.25
VLE Leongatha store sale Thursday, April 8 Total yarding: Bulls - 3 av. $1083.33, cows and calves - 54 av. 924.54, heifers - 268 av. $441.59, steers - 684 av. $636.60. Bulls M.W. & D.E. Reynolds, 1 x $2300; F. & J. Edwards, Boolarra, 2 x $475. Cows and calves P. Brydon, 3 x $1920, 1 x $1500; Rath Pastoral, Dumbalk, 6 x $1085; E.J. & M.L. Cumming, Meeniyan, 5 x $950, 3 x $895, 5 x $885, 5 x $885; Marcus White, Allambee, 1 x $860; R.A. & L.R. Whitaker, Arawata, 7 x $860, 5 x $830. Heifers
L. & A. Vukosav, 1 x $780, 1 x $600, 1 x $550; M. Beckwith, Boorool, 1 x $650; M. Burfield, Tarwin Lower, 8 x $640, 5 x $555; M.E. Pretty, 9 x $576; Telegraph Pastoral, Devon North, 2 x $560; M. Behmer, 1 x $540, 12 x $520. Steers
R.G. Whykes, 8 x $1000, 10 x $910; N.G. Smith, Anderson, 12 x $870, 13 x $852; J.A. & J.D. Van Dyke, Foster, 9 x $825; J.D. & C.M. Bowman, Leongatha, 1 x $820; Glenminda Grazing, 1 x $820; Shellcot Partnership, Foster, 16 x $804; G.I. & C.M. Hosking, Woodside, 7 x $800; R. & S. Irvin, Meeniyan, 11 x $798.
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Yancowinna sale now April 30
It is possibly the most even line of young bulls produced at the stud during more than 20 years of breeding. The bulls would suit terminal cross enterprises such as vealers or feedlot entry weight cattle and self replacing herds. The sale was to be held on April 16, but had to be postponed due to delays in the provision of estimated breeding values by the Agricultural Business Research Institute. Last year bulls sold to an average of just under $3300 and to a top price of $8200. Yancowinna Angus stud owner Dennis Ginn said the bulls have a two-year working guarantee. “The bulls have been veterinary checked for structure and service capacity, and will be delivered free of charge,” he said. “At Yancowinna we’ve gone to a lot of trouble to produce high quality, high performance animals that are easy calving and produce quality carcass attributes.” The stud has been performance recording since 1989. It runs a large cow herd of close to 400 and keeps 50 bulls to sell onto the commercial market. The breeding of these bulls is undertaken through extensive artificial insemination and also embryo transfer program. Mr Ginn said Yancowinna Angus produced the first steers for the intake to the Certified Australian Angus Beef program in April 1966.
It is now the most successful branded beef product in Australasia. The Angus breed has also had great success with the McDonalds and Hungry Jacks gourmet burgers. Mr Ginn said southern and west Gippsland have experienced their best autumn break in many years. At the same time the beef cattle market is improving. “It gives other commercial beef producers the confidence to increase their cow herd or retain a greater proportion of heifers for joining,” he said. “This gives people an opportunity to assist in building the national cow herd, as it has been decimated in recent times due to many years of drought.” Yancowinna Angus is on Marine Park Drive between Inverloch and Cape Paterson. They will open at 10am with the sale beginning at 1pm. The sale will be conducted by both Landmark and Elders. For more information contact either Rod Draper of Elders Leongatha 0428 112 462, Andy Grant of Landmark Korumburra 0419 681 897, or Dennis Ginn 0412 317 360.
KMK Alliance: a sire used at Yancowinna.
Leachman Boom Time: a sire used at Yancowinna.
Te Mania Infinity: a sire used at Yancowinna.
Burra Foods appointment MICK Irwin is no stranger to Gippsland dairy farming and now the region’s dairy farmers will see more of him. The former Labertouche farmer has been appointed to the team of milk supply officers at Burra Foods. For many years he ran a herd of 115 cows, mainly Holstein-Frieisian, share farming initially and then buying the farm outright. Mick has always had a strong background in the farming community having been involved with both the UDV and VFF over the years. “I like people and working with these organisations has allowed me to get to know the farming community a lot better,” he said. Now joining Burra Foods as a milk supply officer, Mick will be back talking to farmers and sharing his experiences in dairy farming.
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DISCERNING buyers will have 41 Yancowinna Angus bulls to choose from at the stud’s annual sale on Friday, April 30 at 1pm.
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CWA OF VICTORIA INC Gippsland Hills Group invites you to the
56th Exhibition of Handicrafts, Art & Home Industries At Coal Creek Community Park and Museum South Gippsland Highway, Korumburra FREE ENTRY OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Friday, April 16, 2010 10am - 4.30pm Saturday, April 17, 2010 10am - 3.30pm Official Opening and Presentation of Awards - Friday, 11am In the “Pig and Whistle” Café Refreshments available Raffle Stall
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Every Thursday night 7.30pm Masonic Hall - Leongatha
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(New Beginners Class starts each new school term) Starting again April 15 Enquiries to: John and Judy Kerville 5662 4004 (AH) Diane 5662 2136 (BH) Neil Olsen 0428 552 284
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Saturday, April 17 Sales staff in attendance
INVITATION National Youth Week Planning Day Youth Mental Health Awareness Forum • Do you have an interest in Mental Health Issues for young people? • Do you want to develop Event Planning Skills? • Are you aged between 12 and 25? If you answered YES to these questions, then come along to the National Youth Week Planning Day, Saturday 17th April 2010 between 10am and 1pm at the Leongatha Memorial Hall, Meeting Room 2 – Lunch will be provided. The aim of the meeting is to plan for a Youth Mental Health Awareness Event to be held at Coal Creek in July 2010. Planning for the event will involve developing some of the following ideas: • Health Agencies, Services and speakers that could be present for information and discussions • Entertainment by local emerging artists, • Developing the opportunity to create a short film about Youth Mental Health issues to be screened during Mental Health Week in October Please register your interest in attending by email – sophied@southgippsland.vic.gov.au, telephone – 5662 9202 or check out the facebook group – (search groups) South Gippsland Youth Planning Forum
CUSTOMERS SUPPLIED BY AYRLIE PARK WATER TOWER - Near Billings Drive, Korumburra Possible Reduction in Water Pressure on Thursday, April 15, 2010 South Gippsland Water will be undertaking an internal inspection of Ayrlie Park Water Tower to investigate the interior coating maintenance requirements. At the same time inspections relating to staff safety when accessing the tower will be carried out.
To make the interior inspection required it will be necessary to lower the water level between 8am and 4pm on April 15, 2010. Customers may experience a drop in water pressure during this time. Normal pressures will be returned shortly after the inspection. Further works to undertake internal coating renovations may be required in the future. These works will again require lowering of the water level in the tower. You will be notified well in advance before these works take place. Thank you for your co-operation during this possible short reduction in water pressure.
Steve Evans Managing Director
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“NON-FORCE PRACTITIONER” 28 Reilly Street, INVERLOCH HOURS - Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday by appointment Phone and fax 5674 3666 South Gippsland Chiropratic Services & Adjunctive Therapies P/L
Fabulous in all weather!
Sunday10am Inside and out Collectables, vintage, retro stuff, loads of designer and vintage clothes, haircuts (March 21), books, plants, gorgeous veg, wine, curry, coffee and more...
Live music from 11am It's fun, come! Kongwak Market is a smoke free event
0417 142 478 Jane
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WEDNESDAYS 3.30 - 5pm AT THE GUIDE HALL A’Beckett Street Leongatha Starting Wednesday, April 14 Fun, games, songs, food, Bible stories For Primary School aged kids Contact: M. Aeschlimann 5662 2727 V. Stokes 5662 5036
Due to recent growth in our mobile phone and data business, Leading Edge Telecoms Wonthaggi requires the services of a highly motivated and customer focused person to sell and support these products. Experience in the telecommunications industry would be a definite advantage, though the possibility exists for an inexperienced person to join our team as a trainee with training provided. Written applications only to: The Manager Leading Edge Telecoms 58 McBride Avenue, Wonthaggi 3995
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TRAVEL CONSULTANT
We are seeking an experienced Travel Consultant to join the award-winning team at our Leongatha office. Contact Jill at Jetset Leongatha Compass Arcade, 16 McCartin Street, Leongatha 3953
Phone 5662 3601 Email: jill@travelexcellence.com.au
Service Technician
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Concretor’s Labourer Red Card, own vehicle and labour experience essential IMMEDIATE START PHONE 0433 420 498
Chef - Head Join the team at
Moo’s at Meeniyan
Must be inspired by local produce. GREAT CONDITIONS
Phone Marty 0402 883 142 TERTIARY accounting tutor required with an emphasis on business accounting. Contact 5662-3019, 0437470778.
Most photos that appear in The Star can be purchased by calling 5662 2294.
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Care Manager Korumburra • Part Time - 4 days per week • Join the 2009 Victorian Aged Care employer of the year Baptcare is a leading not for profit organisation that provides holistic and individually tailored care solutions to the elderly, families, children, the disabled and asylum seekers. With over 1000 employees across Victoria and Tasmania, Baptcare is a major provider of family services and both community and residential aged care. Baptcare’s Community Aged Care division delivers innovative case management services that enable clients to remain living in their own homes and stay connected to their local community. We have an exciting opportunity for a Care Manager to join our team in Korumburra To be successful in this role you will require: • Assessment, care planning, monitoring and evaluation skills • A commitment to innovative thinking to assist our clients • Excellent written and oral communication skills • An understanding of and experience in the community care sector • Knowledge of the factors affecting service delivery in a rural environment • Knowledge of windows programs and sound computer skills Ideally, you will have a tertiary qualification in Nursing or an Allied Health related discipline, excellent problem solving skills, exceptional customer service skills, and the ability to work autonomously. Baptcare offers attractive remuneration (including the use of a vehicle), the opportunity to salary package, professional development opportunities and ongoing training in case management. To download a position description please visit our website www.baptcare.org.au For further information or for details on how to apply please contact Kaye Jarvis on Phone: 03 5658 1244 Email: kjarvis@baptcare.org.au Applications will be accepted until 5pm Tuesday 27th of April 2010 The successful applicant will be required to undergo a national criminal history check
ACCV Organisation Award winner 2009/10
Baptcare seeks to empower individuals to reach their full potential in all aspects of their life. We ‘bring care to life’ for thousands of vulnerable people every day.
Windmill Ag, a leading John Deere and agricultural machinery dealer in Victoria, would like to invite self motivated applicants to apply for a position within their Meeniyan Branch, as a Diesel Service Technician. If you are a service technician from a small engine or car background please feel free to apply, as we are very willing to retrain you with the latest technology. Wingmill Ag distributes a wide variety of Agricultural equipment for a number of major manufacturers. John Deere Limited is the major Manufacturer and we are very proud to be the market leaders with what is regarded to be the premium product in today's market. The motivated person joining our team will require: • A major focus on honesty. • Be willing to work infield as well as inhouse. • An ambition to achieve. • A current driver's licence. • A willingness to learn new product and new technology will definitely be required. • Basic computer knowledge. • Ability to work in a large team as a productive team member. This is an exciting opportunity to work within an expanding company. To those that offer the correct skills, the position will offer outstanding job satisfaction and an exciting career within a progressive company. Windmill Ag will offer an attractive remuneration package to qualified people according to their experience. If you are interested in a career of advanced technology, like the opportunity to travel, meet people, work with a fantastic team and generally develop a healthy career for the future, please apply to: Jason Henry Dealer Principal Windmill Ag 110 - 116 Whitelaw Street Meeniyan, VIC. 3956 5664 7365
JOHN DEERE
Program Coordinator Rural Palliative Care GPA South Gippsland undertakes a leading role in providing support for General Practitioners and influencing the delivery of health services throughout South Gippsland. In this context the Company undertakes program activities to meet identified health needs in the region. A new opportunity is now available for a competent health professional to assist in the development and implementation of a sustainable model of rural palliative care service delivery that can be adapted to address the needs of rural communities throughout South Gippsland. The Company is funded to provide services under the Rural Palliative Care Project 2010-2011 and wishes to engage a suitably qualified person to develop and implement the key deliverables for the contract across the South Gippsland Region. Health professionals with qualifications and/or experience in palliative care are invited to submit an application for the position of Program Coordinator Rural Palliative Care. The successful candidate will be appointed to a part time position of 25 hrs per week, concluding on April 30, 2011. A position description may be requested from Ms Sam Moyle, Support Services Manager on (03) 5674 0900. Applications are to be submitted to: The Support Services Manager GPA South Gippsland, PO Box 105, Inverloch 3996 or info@gpasouthgippsland.com.au Applications close 5pm Thursday, April 22, 2010
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SOUTH GIPPSLAND REGIONAL TAXIS
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NIGHT DRIVERS URGENTLY WANTED
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ABN 74136502022
ABN 74136502022
FULLTIME POSITION FULL TRAINING PROVIDED
Carer Support Coordinator
Counsellor/Psychologist
Enjoy driving? Working with the public? Full particulars available from the Manager Phone Gary on 5662 4241
2 positions available Ref: 12937 - Permanent Part Time Based in Morwell Ref: 12946 - Permanent Full Time Based in Sale
(Ref. no:12964) Permanent Full Time , Permanent Part Time 1.5 EFT available
CASUAL Applications are invited for the above position. This is a casual position to cover roster vacancies and annual leave. Applicants must be prepared to work weekends. Applicants are required to provide a current, satisfactory police record check prior to commencement and must hold a current Victorian driver’s licence. Application kit and position descriptions are available to download from the GSHS website, www.gha.net.au/ gshs or by contacting Lynne Burgess - Hotel Services Manager on 5667 5518. Please forward a completed application kit and resumé by April 16, 2010 to: Lynne Burgess Hotel Services Manager Gippsland Southern Health Service Private Bag 13 LEONGATHA 3953
…Better health, Better lifestyles, Stronger communities…
Do you want to join a dynamic and expanding team of professionals? Due to the allocation of new positions and growth in existing positions within the Generalist Service, LCHS is seeking to appoint enthusiastic and highly motivated individual/s to their team of professionals. There is a capacity for a component of children's counselling within the available hours. Please Contact Pat Trotman on 5127 9142 for more information. Closing date for applications is 4.30pm Monday, 26 April 2010. Applications received for the above positions MUST address the stated Selection Criteria. Please visit website www.lchs.com.au for further information and to lodge your electronic application. …Better health, Better lifestyles, Stronger communities… ZO060648
JANITOR / DRIVER
The Carer Support Coordinator's role is to work with carers of the aged and those with disabilities who require information, support or access to respite. They will also be responsible for providing information, support and access to respite to individual carers. The successful applicant will also work collaboratively with service providers, become an active team member to continually enhance the Commonwealth Respite Centre's capacity and maintain records to submit comprehensive reports as directed. Closing date for applications is 4.30pm Friday, 16th April 2010. Applications received for the above positions MUST address the stated Selection Criteria. Please visit website www.lchs.com.au for further information and to lodge your electronic application.
FAX: 03 5135 4379 Website: www.vistasupport.org.au
ASSIST PEOPLE TO LIVE LIFE THEIR WAY
The Salvation Army South East Services Network GippsCare ‘Supporting people to achieve self-reliance’ POSITIONS VACANT Two Family Reconciliation Initiative Workers Full Time (38 hrs per week) One Housing Support Worker 3 days part-time 9am-3pm (16.5 hrs per week) GippsCare provides a wide range of support services to people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. New and exciting opportunities exist for enthusiastic and highly motivated professionals to join our team. 2 x Family Reconciliation Initiative Workers: This program aims to prevent young people between 16 and 18 years of age entering into a cycle of homelessness as a result of family conflict. The applicants must have experience of working with young people, knowledge of the homelessness service system and conflict resolution skills. The above positions will primarily be based at the GippsCare Office in Leongatha but travel to Bass Coast and Wellington shires will be essential. 1 x Housing Support Worker: (Leongatha) The position will provide support to individuals and families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in the South Gippsland and Bass Coast shires, ensuring they receive access to essential services and support structures. Applicants must have experience in case management and have the ability to advocate for clients. A qualification in Social Welfare, Youth or Housing would be highly desirable. Applicants should address the Job Competencies in the position description. The following criteria is applicable to this position: • Applicants must be willing to work within the mission and values of The Salvation Army. • A current driver’s licence is essential. • A satisfactory police check is essential. • A Working With Children Check is essential. • Proof of eligibility to work in Australia is essential. • All applicants are required to cite the name of three (3) referees. • Applications are to be received no later than close of business, Tuesday, April 27, 2010. A Position Description and application for appointment can be obtained by contacting: Debbie Gillin (03) 5662 4502 or email: debbie.gillin@aus.salvationarmy.org For further information contact: Celia Irwin, SESN Senior Manager GippsCare, Doveton Community Support Services and Quality Improvement (03) 5662 4502 South East Services Network is a Child Safe Organisation
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Latrobe Community Health Service are seeking enthusiastic and highly motivated individuals for the following position:
Latrobe Community Health Service are seeking enthusiastic and highly motivated individuals for the following positions:
KORUMBURRA / LEONGATHA AREA DAY DRIVERS ALSO WANTED
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We need: DIRECT SUPPORT WORKERS Casual and contract positions available Vista Community Support is a partner organisation to the EW Tipping Foundation. We assist people with a disability to live life their way in the community. We are seeking female and male support staff for casual positions within the Gippsland area. Positions involve short shifts, long shifts and weekend work. Vista holds a number of programs that are in need of extra staff, these programs range from Community Access to High and Complex Support. Certificate IV in Community Services (Disabilities) is the preferred qualification but not mandatory. Applicants will be required to undergo a successful police and referee check. For more information regarding these exciting opportunities please contact Kylie on 5135 4385 or send applications to: Kylie Wendlandt, Vista Community Support, 58-60 Commercial Road, Morwell VIC 3840 or email kylie.wendlandt@vistasupport.org.au Applications close April 23, 2010
Municipal Building Surveyor Very Competitive Package Including Super and Vehicle South Gippsland is one of Victoria’s most beautiful rural and coastal areas yet is only an hour and a half from Melbourne. Vibrant communities and economic opportunity form a strong base for Council’s vision of sustainable social, natural and built environments. If you want to make a difference in our regional community – we are keen to hear from you! This is a great opportunity to display your talents in a work environment that offers great employment benefits, professional development, flexible working arrangements and job satisfaction. Be part of the revitalisation of our Council which has a new management team and strong approach to corporate development. An exciting opportunity exists to coordinate the delivery of building and enforcement services to the South Gippsland community. You will demonstrate a proven track record for the efficient and cost effective coordination of all aspects relating to the statutory roles of a Municipal Building Surveyor. This diverse opportunity will also oversee the development and implementation of building and planning enforcement and compliance services. To be successful in this role you will have a building surveying degree and experience in the building surveying industry in a building regulatory and assessment capacity. A commitment to a team environment is essential. We welcome direct discussion with Chris Wightman regarding this position.
Planning Officers Casual Positions Available
IT Support Assistant - Part Time 2 days per week We are a growing company, which produces a range of premium dairy products for both the domestic and international markets. Reporting to the IT Manager, the ideal candidate will have a good working knowledge of Windows operating system, MS Office, computer hardware, basic networking and configuration of printers/copiers. A high level of attention to detail is required. Principal responsibilities include: • Repair and correct malfunctions as necessary. • Modifying or updating hardware and software as required. • Complete documentation in regard to work schedules performed. • Work with vendor to resolve technical problems with equipment and software • Assist with installation and configuration of computers and ongoing usability of computers. If you are looking for an opportunity to work for a friendly medium-sized business in Korumburra then apply via email: Burra Foods Pty Ltd PO Box 379 Korumburra, 3950 or to jobs@burrafoods.com.au Applications close: April 19, 2010
South Gippsland Shire Council is currently addressing a diverse range of planning issues in the areas of coastal and rural development as well as providing sustainable township growth and liveable rural communities. Due to an increasing workload, flexible opportunities exist to assist Council to efficiently respond to emerging planning matters in the statutory and strategic planning teams. To be successful in this role you will have, or be undertaking, a town planning or related degree and have experience in the statutory and/or strategic planning fields. A commitment to a team environment is essential. We welcome direct discussion with Chris Wightman regarding these positions.
Parks & Gardens Team Member Casual - $25 Per Hour Council is seeking suitably experienced Parks and Gardens team members to work from both the Leongatha and Foster depots. As a casual member of this team you will be called upon when needed to maintain Council’s parks, gardens and urban tree network. A knowledge of Horticulture and experience in tractor & small plant operation is required. A current driver’s licence is essential along with a satisfactory pre-employment medical. We also welcome direct discussion with Fred Huitema regarding this role. Applications addressing the selection criteria for the above positions are to be submitted by 5pm Friday 23rd April addressed to: Human Resources, South Gippsland Shire Council, Private Bag 4, Leongatha 3953 or emailed to careers@southgippsland.vic.gov.au Further information and position descriptions are available from Human Resources on (03) 5662 9200 or visit our website.
www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au
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FAMILY CARAVAN AVAN Ray Mk II Dec 07 Pop Top 14’ extends to 17’3”
Excellent condition Sleeps 6 (bunks & dble bed), electric HWS, 12 volt battery, microwave, gas/elec fridge, annexe and awning $29,900 neg. 0419 342 221
OLIVES FOR PICKLING
FOR SALE Pine 6 seater dining table and chairs - $100 2 x 2-seater couch and ottoman - $200 Coffee table - $50 Or $300 for everything Excellent condition
PHONE 0418 972 250
LABRADOR PUPS
Phone to order or pick your own $25 per box Maiolive Farm and Nursery
Pure bred VCA registered Exceptional breeding 4 choc male, 4 choc female, 2 black male $640 Wormed, vaccinated, vet checked and ready to go WILL DELIVER
0408 056 946
5157 5446
VACUUM CLEANER
FARM EQUIPMENT, 1 x concrete cattle race, GC, Mirboo, $700; 1 x stainless steel milk vat, square, GC, Mirboo, $700. Ph: 0408391594.
Repairs DUST BAGS
Sales
FREE
QUOTES
WONTHAGGI SEWING CENTRE 167 Graham Street, Wonthaggi (opp. Ritchies IGA)
5672 3127
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FIREWOOD - Local gum split and dry. Free delivery in Leongatha, $70 metre. Phone Steve 5662-5791 or mob. 0438-037764. FIREWOOD, redgum & local wood, Ph 0408-980711, A/H 5662-5175
situations vacant WILLIAMS, EDWARDS & FINDLAY Certified Practising Accountants
BOOKKEEPER / ACCOUNTANT 0.6 EFT Williams, Edwards & Findlay are one of the largest locally owned Certified Practising Accountancy businesses in South Gippsland. Williams, Edwards & Findlay have offices in Korumburra and Wonthaggi that service a clientele base throughout Victoria and interstate. A part time bookkeeper position (3 days per week) has become available in our Wonthaggi Office. The position will involve business activity statement preparation, general bookkeeping, taxation and administration duties. Previous work experience within public practice, currently studying at Tafe or University, experience with Banklink and Handisoft programs is desirable but not essential. Send your written applications to: Shahana Cowan, C/- Williams, Edwards & Findlay PO Box 246, Wonthaggi, 3995 or email shahanac@wef.com.au Applications close Wednesday, April 28 2010 www.wef.com.au
for sale HAY, small squares, ex. quality, can deliver, $7 each. Ph: 0419-313483. HAY - small square bales, VG quality, $7 per bale plus GST. Ph: 5662-2074. HAY - small square bales, $8 each. Fully shedded, suitable for horses, never been wet. Quality guaranteed. 4,000 available now. Mardan, 5664-1320.
used motorcycles HONDA 4x2 Fourtrax motorbike, 4 years old, 22,500km. Sell $5,500. Joe of Hallston 5668-5250. SUZUKI GSX 250F, 25,600km, 6 mths reg. XK821, VGC, $3,650 ONO. 0438-635339, 5663-7339.
used vehicles
HEN HOUSES, fox proof, good quality, 6-8 chooks. The perfect hen house. Ph: 5664-2443.
FREE CAR REMOVAL
LABRADOR pups, purebred, vaccinated, vet checked and wormed. Parents on view. 2 x gold M, 3 x black M, 2 x black F, $500. 0429-172484.
Will pay up to $300 for complete car Buyers of scrap metal
NSW red gum, split and delivered. 0412-486353 or 5664-9208. OLD iron and brass double bed. Excellent condition, $500 ONO. 5664-0181. ONE heifer, two steers, Friesian cross, very quiet, $1,350 the lot. 5663-6206. SILAGE: Knifed, inoc, clover and rye, excellent quality, $66 inc. HAY: 5x4 from $38.50 inc. SMALL SQUARES: From $7.70 inc. Delivery available. Contact 0417532262. SLEEPERS, treated pine, 200x50x2.4 $12.10 each, 200x75x2.4 $16.75 each. Free delivery for pack lots. Phone Joe 0417-530662. TIMBER - kiln dried blackwood, clear pine, silver wattle. Most sizes for furniture and craft. Also builder’s graded structural pine. Phone 5681-2261. WASHING MACHINES, Fisher & Paykel, 7.5kg, $250; Hoover 5kg washing machine $150. Both machines in excellent condition. 5663-7504. WINE BARRELS, French oak and American oak, available now at the Yarragon Ale House 56342367.
free
FREE Pick-up and delivery in Leongatha/Meeniyan areas for MOTOR MOWERS,
CHAINSAWS AND STATIONARY ENGINES ETC. Repairs and services
Phone JOHN GOULD 5664 0012
All machinery Bins provided
Bass Coast Metal Recyclers 5672 2946 0417 556 593 CAMPERVAN, 1978 Sunwagon, reg. Dec 2010, $1,200 ONO. Ph: 56635572. FALCON BA MK2 ute, 2004 model, dedicated gas, column auto, 3-seater, cruise, alloys, tradies bars, TGJ050. $10,000 ONO. Ph: 0437-176187.
garage sales
for lease
GARAGE SALE Saturday, April 17 and Sunday, April 18 10am to 4pm Rear 2 Gordon Street KORUMBURRA Furniture, large trees, toys, plants, building/ garden materials, books, fridge, washing machine, and miscellaneous MOVING OUT - Saturday, April 17, 8am, Unit 5, 10 Bellingham St, Leongatha.
health and wellbeing
Peace Yoga Class Dharmaheart Centre MEENIYAN WEDNESDAY NIGHTS 7 - 8.30pm Contact: Shantima Phone 5664 4252 www.dharmaheart.com.au
FORD Falcon BA, 2002, dual fuel, lady owner, beautiful car, RWC, reg. TPH-925, $12,700 ONO. Ph: 5674-2693.
MEDITATION COURSES
FORD Falcon ute, SE, 2003, Flexiglass canopy, tinted glass allround, towbar, alloys, EC, SFY159, $14,000. Ph: 0428-646523.
10 WEEKS
FORD Maverick, 1988, 5 sp. manual, reg. to 2011, ORT851, $5,000 ONO. Ph: 5668-6348.` HOLDEN Commodore VZ ute, 2005, auto, EC, RWC, 12 mths reg. TMO916, $17,000. Ph: 5674-2411. NISSAN Patrol wagon, 4WD manual, 2001, ex. cond, 200,000km, winch, driving lights, CD etc. $21,000. QZL154. Ph: 5684-1188. RODEO Twin Cab, 1999, auto V6, CarryBoy canopy, tinted windows, mag wheels, driving lights, nudge bar, VGC, PRB567, RWC, $6,500 neg. 56832408, 0428-517733. UTE Tradesman’s, 2003 Mitsubishi Triton, 3 ltr V6 GLX, 8x6 foot tray with ladder carrier, VGC, eng. 6G72Q12102, $10,700 ONO. Ph: 5687-1369.
Starting Monday, April 12 7pm - 8.30pm Sunday, April 18 11am-12.30pm Contact Kerri or Steve 5664 4252 www.dharmaheart.com.au
births
MARDAN - 71 acres of pasture, mainly hill country. 5655-1824.
for rent EXECUTIVE HOME, 3 bdrm plus study. Can come furnished or unfurnished. Short term lease of 4-6 months. Two bdrm home close to town, 2 reverse-cycle air con, single carport. 3 bdrm home, large living area, elec cooking, dble carport with back patio area. Please contact Stockdale & Leggo on 5662-5800. VENUS BAY - house, short stroll to beach and shops, sleeps 7. Permanent rental also available. Contact: 0408-320001.
wanted to rent BUSH RETREAT, 50 acres and liveable dwelling, semi retired gent. Long term lease. Phone Rob 0409589444.
wanted to buy 3-4 BEDROOM house on small acreage, close to Leongatha. Ph: 0418574539. FURNITURE: Parker, Noblett, Tessa, Chiswell, Moran, or any quality brand name used furniture. Phone Wendy on 0409-234482.
work wanted FULLY Qualified Painter. No job too small. Good rates. Call Drew on 56624238 or 0418-517443.
marriage celebrant
Jenny Milkins All areas - 5672 3123 jenny_milkins@hotmail.com
CAM ABOOD Leongatha 5662 4191
meetings MARDAN HALL COMMITTEE
AGM Thursday, April 15
8pm AT THE HALL All welcome
tenders
KEMPER (Ferré) - To Steven and Melanie, a daughter, Bella Rose, 7lb 10oz at Dandenong Hospital on 1.04.2010. A big welcome from the Kemper family.
in memoriam
GOLDSMITH - Julie. 10.4.2003 The world is a very unfair place. It took two of the most beautiful, special people from us and the pain of losing both you and mum is almost too much to bear. You are in our thoughts every day and we will love you and miss you forever.
Love always Dad, Wendy, Zoe and Holly. HALL - Peter Charles. 12.4.2008. Loving husband, father and grandfather. “Your love is in the air that we breathe.”
message of hope
FOR He will deliver the needy who cry out, the afflicted who have no one to help. Psalm 72:12.
deaths
GUNTHER - Karl. The Venus Bay Angling Club are saddened by Karl’s passing. A long-time member, he will be sadly missed. Our condolences go to his family at this time. GUNTHER - Karl. Deceased April 3. Karl’s cheery attitude - always ready to help anyone - always had what was needed in that shed. A loyal mate.. so long, it’s been good to know ya. R.I.P. Alick, Margaret and Brendan Purchase.
MERLENE STRATTON Leongatha 5662 2574
engagements ALLEN - McALLEN Stacey and Damien are thrilled to announce their engagement to family and friends on Saturday, April 3, 2010.
tenders
LYNCH - Peter. Deepest sympathy to the Lynch family on the passing of a former champion player and person. From the president, committee, past and present players and supporters of the Leongatha Football Club.
tenders
Mail Delivery Contract Australia Post is seeking tenders from companies, or persons willing to form companies, to deliver mail under contract arrangements in the Delivery Area listed below. Australia Post has a commitment to providing a consistent and personal service to its customers. Therefore, as far as practicable, the successful tenderer should be able to supply the same personnel to deliver the articles each day in the Delivery Area. The successful tenderer will have sufficient time to make arrangements to comply with the conditions of the contract, including the procurement of a suitable vehicle. Training will initially be provided to the successful tenderer, who is then required to train its own personnel. All genuine tenders and enquiries are welcome. However, Australia Post is not obliged to accept the lowest or indeed any tender, and reserves the right to accept or reject any or all tenders if it considers that it is in the interests of Australia Post to do so. INVITATIONS TO TENDER FOR MAIL DELIVERY SERVICE Tenders are invited for the delivery of MAIL ARTICLES commencing 1 July 2010 for the following area/s: Bid No 4976
MS No MS V00868
Service Description Cape Paterson Street Delivery
Aprox Hrs per Week Greater than 30 hours
This Mail Service can be viewed on the internet by referencing the Bid Number noted above on www.auspost.com.au/etendering Tender forms for the Mail Service, full details and further information is also available online and a tenderer can submit their tender via the Internet by registering their details online. Tenderers can also obtain tender details and forms by contacting: (between 9:00am – 1:00pm) The Manager, Leongatha DC, 17-19 Hughes St Leongatha Tel 5662 5694 Tenders must be submitted online via the Australia Post e-tendering website www.auspost.com.au/ etendering by the closing time and date or in the envelope provided, to the Mail Contracts Distribution Centre, Locked Bag 13000, South Melbourne Vic 3205 or lodged by hand in the provided Tender Box at cnr Woodruff & Bertie Streets Port Melbourne. TENDERS WILL CLOSE AT 2PM ON FRIDAY 23 APRIL 2010
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Koonwarra/Leongatha RSL Cricket Club presentations KOONWARRA/Leongatha RSL Cricket Club held their presentation night recently where they celebrated their A2 premiership and their award winners.
Classifieds PHONE 5662 5555 P FAX 5662 4350
deaths HARRISON (nee Mewburn) - Margaret Jean Alexandra. Passed away peacefully at Lakes Entrance on April 8, 2010, aged 72 years. Late of Milford. Beloved wife of Reg. Dearly loved mother and motherin-law of Wendy and Martin, Ian and Dianne, John and Ingrid. Loved nan of Daniel, Aaron and Bec; Meagan and Daniel, Ryan and Emma; Krystal and Steven. Loved great nan of Lachlan and Georgia. Forever loved. HARRISON (nee Mewburn) - Margaret. Died 8.4.2010. Dearly loved sister and sister-in-law of Ann and John Kenny. Much loved aunt of Suzanne and David, Peter, and Russell and Anna. Great aunt of Jade, Alec, Jorja and Lucy. A wonderful, kind and generous lady, who will be sadly missed. We take comfort knowing that you are now at peace. HARRISON - Margaret Jean. Deepest sympathy to Reg, Ian and the Harrison families. Graham and Kate Browne. MARGETTS - Peta Rose. 19.10.92 - 3.4.10. A beautiful angel taken back to heaven far too soon. Our thoughts are with Leonie, Naomi, Ellie, Madeline and Justine, Kate, Tristan, Thomas, Alex and Blake xo. McFARLANE - William Stuart. 25.4.28 - 12.4.10. Dearly loved husband of Yvonne. Loving father to David and Maree, and Wendy. Poppy to Caitlin, Thomas and Jordan. Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near, Still loved, still missed and very dear. Forever in our hearts. Not home, gone fishing.
deaths McFARLANE - Stuart. Passed away at Leongatha Hospital on 12.4.10. Dearly loved brother-in-law of Stuart and Ev, uncle and friend of Jenny and Kevin, Geoff, Kevin and Faye, and their families. Rest peacefully Stuart. McFARLANE - William Stuart. 25.4.28 - 12.4.10. Dearly loved brother of Rae and brother-in-law of Bob. Favourite uncle of Jim and Niki. Farewell Stu, we will miss you. Bob and Rae, and Jim Deering. McFARLANE - William Stuart (Stuey). On Monday 12.4.2010. Loved and respected friend and brother-in-law of Mary and Trevor Haywood. Loved uncle to Gary, Joy, Pam and Vicki, and their families. A family man who enjoyed the simple pleasures of life. Rest peacefully.
funerals HARRISON - A Memorial Service to celebrate the life of the late Mrs Margaret Jean Alexandra Harrison will be held at the Uniting Church, Meeniyan on Wednesday, April 14 at 11am. A Committal Service at the Meeniyan Lawn Cemetery will precede the above service commencing at 10am. Paul and Margaret Beck HANDLEY FUNERAL SERVICES Leongatha Korumburra 5662-2717 Member AFDA McFARLANE - A Memorial Service to celebrate the life of the late Mr William Stuart (Stuart) McFarlane will be held at the Uniting Church, Leongatha on Thursday, April 15, 2010 commencing at 11am. A private cremation will precede the above service. Paul and Margaret Beck HANDLEY FUNERAL SERVICES Leongatha Korumburra 5662-2717 AFDA
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Life memberships: were presented to Toni West and Michelle Moore.
The club also presented two life memberships where Toni West and Michelle Moore were recognised and honoured for their contribution to the club over many years. Toni West was recognised for playing 126 games commencing in 1991/92, has held the position of secretary since 1994/95 until today and completes all associated computer work. She was awarded best club person in 1996/97, 1999/00, 2000/01, cricketer of the year in 2001/02, won club bowling in 1991/92, 1994/95, 1997/98, 2001/02 and 2002/03. The pride she has in her performance both on and off the field make her a deserving life member, a regular and reliable worker at all functions Michelle Moore was recognised for starting out as a spectator of the Leongatha RSLCC in 1982/83 supporting Shane.
She supported all games and so was given the duty of official scorer of the A Grade team, designed the club’s first off field apparel, a rugby top and proceeded to help with getting these organised for all players to have. She was an organiser of the club’s very popular and successful cocktail party fundraisers as well as many other functions/events which assisted the club to achieve its strong financial position. She was a committee person for some years before being appointed secretary for the 1989/90 season. Michelle held this position for four years. When the Leongatha RSLCC and the Koonwarra CC amalgamated, Michelle took on the position of secretary for the inaugural season. When Shane became involved again as a committee person and president, Michelle was still heavily involved with the running of the club. In 2004 Michelle was appointed treasurer and six seasons on still holds this position. The club thanks both of these ladies for their tireless work, loyalty and their love for the club which make them deserving life members.
Under 14s award winners: coach Shane Paterson, fielding Daniel Campbell, batting and bowling Blake Moscript, coach’s award Caleb Dooney(absent). Also included are state championship team members: Chelsea Moscript, Samantha Dooney (absent) and Cindalyn Reid (absent).
TIDES Here is an easy guide to tides in your area. To determine tides for a particular area, add or subtract periods of times as shown below. Earlier Minutes Apollo Bay ...........................25 King Island (Grassy) ...........10 King Island (Surprise Bay)....40 King Island (Franklin) ...........40 Lakes Entrance .................... 170 Lorne ...................................... 20 Mallacoota Inlet.................... 158 Rip Bank ................................ 15 Snowy River Entrance ......... 170 _______________________ Cape Schanck, Flinders, Mornington Ocean Beaches, Seal Rocks, Venus Bay, Waratah Bay, Woolamai ....... nil _________________________ Later Minutes Altona ................................... 195 Barwon Heads Bridge ........... 15 Carrum ................................. 195 Corinella ................................. 68 Cowes Pier............................. 50 Dromana .............................. 195 Frankston ............................. 195 Geelong ............................... 210 Hastings ................................. 66 Hovell Pile ............................ 195 Inverloch Pier ......................... 15 Melbourne ............................ 200 Mornington ........................... 195 Newhaven Jetty ..................... 30 No. 1 West Channel (Annulus)........................... 50 No. 2 South Channel Light .... 70 No. 8 South Channel Light .. 150 Port Albert Pier ...................... 90 Portarlington Pier ................. 190 Portsea Pier ........................... 80 Port Welshpool (Rabbit Island .................... 10 Queenscliffe Pier ................... 30 Rhyll ....................................... 60 Rosebud............................... 195 Rye Pier ............................... 170 St. Leonards Pier ................. 190 Sandringham ....................... 195 Sorrento Pier........................ 130 Stony Point ............................. 40 South Channel Pile Light ..... 190 Swan Island Dock ................ 120 Tooradin ............................... 105 Warneet.................................. 84 Williamstown ........................ 200 Welshpool Pier....................... 90
At Port Phillip Heads
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All times shown in 24 hour clock 0001 - 1200..................AM 1201 - 2400..................PM
A Grade award winners: COTY Clint Wise, batting Shane Moore, bowling Ben Davison, fielding Jayden Peters and most outstanding club performance Braydan Moscript.
Right D Grade award winners: COTY Matt Martin (absent), batting Lachie Hughes, bowling Hugh Langenberg and fielding Steve Anderson.
Under 16s award winners: coach Brad Anderson with assistant Nick Summers, fielding Darcy O’Connor, batting and COTY Brendan Tomada, bowling Chelsea Moscript and coach’s award Eamon Charles. Right C Grade award winners: COTY Geoff Logan (absent), batting Nigel Grimes, bowling Eamon Charles and fielding Leo Enter.
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Woorayl
WE started our week with a three person Ambrose on Easter Monday. The event was sponsored by Geoff McKinnon and Peter Burgess. The winners were T. and B. Hogan and R. Warren by a shot from G. McKinnon, P. Burgess and J. Redmond on a countback. Balls were given to R. Hughes, D. Clemann, J. Hassett, M. Hanily, T. Jans and C. Salmon. Nearest the pins: G. McKinnon and T. Hogan.
On Saturday, Colliers Carpets sponsored our 4BBB versus par event which was also the qualifying round for the A. and G. Wilson trophy. The day’s winners were E. Poole and J. Diaper with +13. They won for A. Peters and I. Balfour. Balls went to T. Martin, G. Salmon / B. Robjant, Z. Trease / E. Jackson, V. Haasjes / D. Dwyer, M. Wilson and T. Hogan, R. Warren. The nearest the pins went to Dale Burge and Ted Jackson. The qualifiers and their matches were E. Poole, J. Dia-
per versus B. Robjant, Z. Trease and A. Peters, I. Balfour versus T. Martin, G. Salmon. These matches are to be played on or before Sunday May 9. On Sunday we had another qualifying event, this time for the A. E. Smith trophy. Our daily sponsors were Ian and Joan Smith. The day’s winners were Greg and Jo Fennell, beating Glen Fitzpatrick and Pat Harvey. Balls went to Don and Chirs Perrett and Ed and Ann Poole. The men’s nearest the pins went to G. Fennell and E. Poole. The ladies nearest the pins
Great mates: Graeme Hughes, Russ Evans, A.J. McHarg and Rod Matthews had a great day on the course at Woorayl on Saturday.
Leongatha AN excellent round of golf from club champion Michael Thomas earned him the April medal. Michael parred the course to finish 703-67. The new handicap system was an interesting aspect of the weekend with many changes experienced. Nic Cairns is making great progress with his golf and he scored 87-19-68 to win B Grade. Craig Watson is another new name on the winner’s list with his core of 100-30-70 in C Grade. A special mention for Barry Attwood who scored an eagle on the 18th hole and also won the day’s putting with just 23. Michael Thomas with 70, was easily the best off the stick. Pro pin was won by Ken Wardle and nearest the pin by Jon Smith. Ball winners: P. Rayson, S. Fisher 68, A. Monahan 69, B. Stevens 70, T. McCarthy, I. Watson, I. Sutherland 71, B. Attwood, K. Castwood 72, J. Smith, N Savino, M. Stubbs 73, F. de Bono, D. Malone, M. Kavanagh 74. The H. S. Roberts foursomes board event has been decided when Col Sperling and Jon Smith edged out Geoff McDonald and Denis Hanna 3/2 in the final. This was the fifth occasion that Col and Jon have won this event.
Tuesday Former president Keith Godridge played a steady round to notch 38 points and a win in A Grade. Anthony Clemann was easily the best player on the day, winning B Grade with a super 41 points. Geoff Maher and Vic Rowlands were
nearest the pin winners and the following received golf balls for their efforts: R. McCann, P. Hobson 37, A. Monahan 36, J. Arnott, S. Fisher, N. Cairns 35, D. Wylie 34, J. Stewart, P. Hartigan 33.
Thursday A good field of 66 contested a fourball event and with 45 points, Jack Curtis and Bruce Gibson were the winners. Several pairs finished on 44 with Ian Watson and Graham Spruyer being awarded the runner-up prizes. Jack Curtis and Ray Davies were the nearest the pin winners. Down the line balls: J. Lowell - D. Hastings 44, T. Steer - R. McCann 44, C. Manley - B. Cathie 41, K. Godridge - G. McDonald 40, R. Nelson - D. Bethune 40, J. Eabry - K. MacFarlane 40, D. Vorwerg - A. Sperling 40. Saturday’s event is the qualifying round of the Herb Dearricott board event played as a 4BBB par. The top eight qualifying pairs will meet in matchplay. Next Thursday, April 22 is the J. P. Malone Diggers’ Day Ambrose event.
Ladies THE golf course has been very busy this month and 52 ladies contested the three ball ambrose event on Wednesday, April 7. Conditions were excellent for golf although the weather became warm. Toni West, Carol Sowden and Marg Danks were the winners with the hot score of 64 1/4. Balls down the line went to Pat Pease, Kerry Hogan, Isobel Sutherland and Jill Martin 65 3/8, Noirin McKeon, Joc Howson and Glenyce McRobert 66 1/3, Anna de
Leongatha won a close game, beating Korumburra 1 by two hoops but lost by 20
hoops to Korumburra 2. The club members are so grateful to our Apex friends. When we needed manpower to remove the scarified grass, they were there.
Ladies A 3BBB event was held on Wednesday April 7 and was
sponsored by LC Excessorise. The AWCR was 72. The winners were Sue Wakefield 14, Marg Tuckett 25 and Elsie McBride 29, 85 points. Nearest the pin: 8th L. Young, 17th A. Grist, second shot on the 11th E. McBride. Down the line balls: L. Young, H. Sullivan, F. Maynard, M. Higgins, D. O’Connor, I. Gilliam. Next week is the Doris Chambers foursomes stableford, sponsored by Nikolinas Florists.
Big hitter: Jeff Buckland was driving the ball well off the tee at Woorayl Golf Club on Saturday. Bondt, Georgina Mitchell and Di Williams 66 1/3 plus Julie Howard, Rita de Bondt and Audree Wyhoon 66 1/2. Wendy Surman, 14th, and Sharyn Rayson, 16th, won nearest the pins. Rita de Bondt was the star on Saturday, April 10. She had the wonderful score of 91-25-66 net to easily win from 15 others and make serious inroads on her handicap. Anne Gibson 70, Toni West 70, Mary Brewis 72 and Jean Chaplin 74 all won balls, whilst Mary Brewis won nearest the pin. The weather had worsened considerably by Sunday 11, the day of the qualifying round of the board event, the G. and P. West Family Trophy. This is a mixed event with family members qualifying for a match playoff. Players battled cold squalls, and even hail, making the score of our club champions, Michael and Rebecca Thomas even more remarkable. They scored 77-4.5-72.5 to win the day’s event and qualify first. Runners-up and second qualifiers were Russ and Marilyn Williams, 86-11.62574.375. Next to qualify were Evelyn Indian and Brendan Simon, 77.125. Gerry Carcour and Rita de Bondt, 789.25 with Steve Miller and Debbie Erwin 78.25, and Alan Monahan and Noirin McKeon 78.875, won balls. Bill and Joc Howson were the final qualifiers and ball winners with 79.75. The club is grateful to Pat West, the generous sponsor.
Croquet news THE last golf croquet have had mixed results.
were won by H. Sullivan and C. Perrett. The qualifiers were G. and J. Fennel / G. Fitzpatrick, P. Harvey / D. and C. Perrett / E. and A. Poole. Our Thursday bar voucher again went to John Diaper with a ball to Otto Vandervorm. Next Saturday we will play a two man Ambrose event sponsored by Ross Winkler from Leongatha New and Used Building Materials, so grab a partner and put your names on the start sheet.
Like us their numbers have diminished, but their service to the community hasn’t. This week, Sandra Birch is representing our region at Boort in her section.
Manpower: Apexians and club member Graeme Arnup remove the scarified grass.
Mirboo North THIRTY-EIGHT starters attended the stableford event on Saturday April 10. The CCR was 69. A Grade winner: Bryan Randall (13) 45. Connor Williams won B Grade with (24) 45. Nearest the pins: 4th and 13th Tom Whitelaw, 6th Neil Rutledge (Pro pin), 16th Joe Kus. First hole, second shot Peter Draper. Birdies: Tom Whitelaw (13th), Joe Kus (16th), Phil Garlick, Terry Bradshaw, Andy Van Zuylen 4th, Tom Traill, Bryan Randall, Jeff Hughes 6th, Neil Rutledge (4th and 6th). Ladies
The monthly medal was held on Wednesday April 7. J. Dyke won with a handicap of 29, 99-29-70. Down the line balls: D. Deppeler 38, 110-38-72. Putting: J. Dyke 29. Nearest the pin: 6th J. Dyke, 13th M. Thompson. The nine hole comp stableford winner was R. Evans with 22 points. Down the line balls: N. Roy 19 points.
Korumburra ladies golf THE monthly medal (stroke) was held on April 7. A Grade: H. Kurrle 90-16-74; runner-up: L. Clements 88-13-75. B Grade: B. Brown 101-25-76. Runner-up: H. Grist 105-25-77. C Grade: J. O’Neill 118-41-77. Runner-up: D. West 111-31-80. Monthly medal winner H. Kurrle. Scratch score: L. Clements. Putting: P. Goad. Nearest the pin: first H. Kurrle. Hole in one 13th: Beryl Brown. Saturday, April 10 - 4BBB winners: S. Solly and J. Webb 48 points. Runners-up: L. Clements and M. Young 46 points.
Nearest the pin: 1st M. Rogers, 10th J. Webb. Down the line balls: J. Wardle, B. Wood. Korumburra Golf Club took part in the 10th annual L’Oreal Paris Ladies Cup on Friday, March 31, an event that sees L’Oreal Paris celebrate 10 successful years of supporting women’s golf in Australia. Winners were Lee Clements (A Grade), Corrie George (B Grade) and Marie Brookes (C Grade). Runners-up were Heather Kurrle (A Grade), Marj Dixon (B Grade) and Maisie Whelan (C Grade).
Foster SATURDAY, April 10 – stableford, Captains and Presidents Day. Presidents team 36.76 per cent defeated Captains Team 36.53 per cent. Presidents team winner: Brenton McKenzie 41 points on countback. Runner-up: Noel Black 41 points. Captains team winner: Phil Schofield 43 points. Runner-up: Kevin Witheridge 42 points. Down the line balls: Tony Vanin 41 points, Don Cripps 41, Neville Thompson 40, Larry Giddy 39, Henk de Graaf 39, Bruce Knee 39. Nearest the pin: fourth Bruce Knee, sixth Owen Kindellan, 13th Scott Rathjen, 15th Robert Fulton 17th Brenton McKenzie. Eagle: 12th Bruce Knee. Friday, April 9 - twilight stableford winner: Chris Aitken (18) 19 points. Down the line balls: Geoff Nott (30) 18 points, Marlene Ellis (28) 18, Kevin Flett (2) 16. Thursday, April 8 – stableford winner: Kevin Witheridge (13) 41 points. Down the line balls: Elias Haddad (23) 38 points. Nearest the pin: fourth Neville Chandler. Wednesday, April 7 – Medal Day (Heather Ray trophy). Medal winner: Maxine Symmons (29) 69 net. Scratch winner: Robyn Galloway (10) 82. A Grade: Jenny Mountford (18) 71 net. B Grade: Maxine Symmons (29) 69 net on countback. Down the line balls: Barbara Britton (36) 69 net, Marlene Ellis (28)71 net, Anne Horstra (16) 71 net, Rae Knee (20) 72 net on countback. Nearest the pin: 6th June Eddy, 17th Maxine Symmons. Putting: Jenny Mountford 28 putts on countback. Second shot: 4th Barbara Britton, 13th Marlene Ellis, 15th Barbara Warren. Tuesday, April 6 - par winner: Athol McGrath (15). Down the line balls: John Mathers (14) -1. Nearest the pin: 13th John Mathers. Monday, April 5 – Easter Monday - stableford winner: David Knee (20) 38 points. Winner: Margaret Blake (24) 38 points. Down the line balls: Andrew Boys (28) 35 points, Norm Cooper (10) 35, Marlene Ellis (32) 35. Sunday, April 4 – Hospital Charity Day – three ball Ambrose, Freeman and Gilbert families trophies. A fabulous day was had by all and $1782 was raised for the hospital. Winners: men’s - Phil Worboys, Chris Aitken, Neil Chandler 57 net and ladies - L. Truscott, Jenny Johnson, K. Collins 63¾ net. Mixed: Steve Reid, Gayle Reid, Greg Payne, N. Surman 54⅞ net. Runners-up: men’s: Mark Prain, C. Roe, Shane WoganBrowne 60½ net and ladies: Margaret Blake, L. Jedd, C. Slaney 71 net. Mixed: Barbara Warren, John Warren Deb Williams 60¼. Down the line balls: Neville Thompson, John Mathers, Ralph Hubbert 61¼, W. E. Wales, Tony Vanin, A. Naylor. Encouragement award: J. Gilbert, J. Haywood. T. Haywood. Nearest the pin: men’s: fourth Andrew Nails, sixth John Warren, 13th E. Wales, 15th Phil Schofield, 17th Greg Cox. Ladies - fourth Sheron Cripps, sixth Barbara Warren, 13th Sheron Cripps, 15th Beth Curram, 17th W. Surman. Coming events Tuesday, April 13 stableford. Wednesday, April 14 - stableford. Maxine Symmons trophy. Thursday, April 15 par. Friday, April 16 - twilight stableford. Saturday, April 17 - stableford – club trophy Saturday, April 17 ladies - par.
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A Super Veteran’s reward IAN Dewar was presented with a Super Veterans Badge at Meeniyan Bowls Club last week. Ian said he started playing bowls at Meeniyan when he took his children to Sunday school. Afterwards the group of farmers decided they weren’t going home as they would only have to work. Then one day someone asked Ian to play bowls at the club at 12.30pm. He won on his first day at the club. “This club has been a very dear part of my existence,” Ian said. “I’ve looked forward to coming to play bowls when I have been able to.” Though he said 2009/2010 had been a “horrible season” for him, “I look forward to coming back and playing bowls next
year,” Ian said. Ian joined Meeniyan Bowls Club in 1972 and was made a life member in 1995. During his time at the club he spent 21 years as secretary and treasurer. He joined the RVBA council in 1987 and was president of the organisation from 2003 to 2006. Ian was made a life member of the RVBA in 2008. RVBA deputy president Doug Kneebone, who is a member of the Bowls Victoria interim board, presented Ian with the badge. Also present were RVBA board of management member Ken Lee, SGBA president Jack Charlton, Meeniyan president Russ Thorson and Meeniyan secretary John Cocking.
Mardan indoor NUMBERS were down last week with 11 bowlers making up the four teams, several bowlers away and some not in the best of health. Two games of 10 ends gave everyone the chance to show some form, in a very close result it was Bev Greenwood, Ron Baker and Vito Serafino (skip) who won the night; Mal Andrews, Margaret Campbell and Cliff Smith (skip) being the unlucky runners-up. The club is hoping to see some of the regulars back this week, numbers seem to be down almost everywhere and that has been a significant factor in there being no association pennant competition this season, for the first time in many, many years.
Tarwin Lower
Well done: Rob Butterworth and Paul Buckner were the winners of the Bob Burge Memorial Day at Meeniyan on Wednesday.
WITH the season drawing to a close, the race is on to complete the club games before presentation night. Easter Sunday saw the Tour de Tarwin sponsor a day at the Tarwin bowling club with 70 people in attendance. It was a huge success and will be an annual even from now on. Ladies guest day was held on Thursday, April 8. This was sponsored by Who Gives a Haircut. Fourteen teams played off on a stormy windy day with Wilma Coleman and her Wonthaggi ladies Ketha Bird and Joan Clarkson being the winners with 49 points. Sharryn Browne with another Wonthaggi team of Lorraine Farrell and Bev Stephenson on 48 points were runners-up. The spiders were won by Lois Luby, Betty De Roy and Margaret Flett. Thanks to all who participated, making it a successful day. The final of the mens fours took place on Sunday. It was a hard fought game in cold wet and windy conditions with outsiders. Gordon Burke, Peter Emmet, Fred Martin and Peter Henwood finished with a one point win after the game being tied at 16 all on the completion of 18 ends. Congratulations to all players. Don’t forget presentation night this Saturday, April 17 at 6.30pm with spit roast and Andy Denis entertaining. Get your names in.
Dumbalk indoor
Gathering: Charlie Middleton, Keith Pocklington, Russ Thorson, Max Mortlock, Ian Dewar, Roy Bright and Ron Thorson on the occasion of Ian’s Super Veteran’s Badge presentation.
Effort recognised: Ian Dewar receiving a Super Veteran’s Badge from RVBA deputy president Doug Kneebone who is a member of the Bowls Victoria interim board.
Buffalo Indoor
Leongatha
WEDNESDAY April 7 was our opening night and we had a great turn-out with 38 players for the night. Thanks to all who made the short trip to Buffalo. We had some good bowling and some not good bowling. The encouragement award was won by Ian Benson. Jack Charlton, Joyce Occhipinti and Glenda Williams had three losses for the night. There was a countback between two teams for the first and second place which saw Sebastian Terranova, Dianne Buckland and Mary Tumino with three wins and 13 ends. Also with three wins was Charlie Tumino, Karl Kappes, Glenys Pilkington and Noelene McGlead but they had 14 ends. Thanks to all who provided the nice supper and to all who donated to the raffles. It is back to normal next week. We hope to see you all next Wednesday at 7.30pm at the Buffalo Hall.
AT last things have settled down as we enter the winter activities and so a little less writing associated with the weekly reports. Wednesday April 7 saw a rather small field of bowlers on the greens in a social pairs event. The winners on the day were Wayne Walker and ‘Big Bob’ Young in fine form with two wins +14. The runners-up were the combination pair of Graham Greenway and Jack Rayson on two wins +7. Sponsors for the day were again South Gippsland Quarries and the club thanks them for their valued support. Saturday April 10 again saw a small field, this time only 14 bowlers again in a pairs
Wesley on the run A MIRBOO North student has won one of the highest sporting accolades in the Victorian government school system. Wesley Graeme was presented with a sporting blue award as part of the Victorian School Sports Awards recently. There were only 44 awards given across the whole state. Achievements noted by the judges include winning the Under 11 high jump in zone, regional and state athletics and the cross country at zone and regional level. Wesley was also recognised for representing Victoria at the Australian Athletic Track and Field Championships. He is the Mirboo North Primary School record holder for distance and triple jump.
Go Wesley: Wesley Graeme receives his Victorian School Sports Award from Matthew Lloyd.
event and only David Dunkley on +28. The sponsors for the day were Terry White Chemists and the club thanks them for their valued support. Saturday April 17 will see the last of the Regent Caravans tournaments affiliated fours take place at Leongatha Bowling Club’s greens. I have been advised that there is still room for three more teams, so if you are interested in placing a team, please contact either Ian Todd or Russell Trotman as soon as possible. There will be no social bowls on Saturday April 17 so this is your chance to, as they say, ‘get trackside’ for a great day’s bowling. Again, sincere thanks to Regent Caravans for their valued support to the club throughout these tournaments during the past season.
Korumburra KORUMBURRA ladies held a most successful guest day on the last social day before Easter, playing pairs. One of the winners was Marj Williams, with 14 ends +15 shots. The runners-up were Natalie Opray and Glenys Emmerson. Men’s pairs were George Hams and Emanual Sgarioto with three wins +15 shots. The drawn card went to Ben Peachey and David Wanless. Good Friday was our annual Royal Children’s Hospital Appeal Day and a record amount of $1747 was raised. Many thanks to all who participated. Our Easter raffle was won by Caroline Snooks and Don Mackay. Easter Saturday was another annual triples day. Many thanks to Landmark for their sponsorship and to Ian Pepperell for organising the day. After three games, the winners, with three games +28 shots were Fred Sauvarin (Leongatha), John Myors and Ted Kealy. Runners-up with three wins were Ian Pepperell, George Johnson (Leongatha), and
ON Monday, April 5, 12 bowlers competed in three games of eight ends. The winners were Stephen Holmes (skipper), Rob Butterworth and Lindsay Richards with two wins and plus three shots. The runners-up were Paul Holmes (skipper), Sebastian Terranova and Morrie Parry with two wins, plus one shot and 12 ends.
Korumburra parlor RESULTS of teams competition played on Thursday, April 8: Pretenders 27 defeated Sicilians 16. Battlers 26 defeated Kookaburras 25. Kardella 25 defeated VRI 23. The Burra – bye. Results of indoor bias bowls played on Monday, April 5: First team: Sally Gammaldi, Lee Armstrong and Lynn McCord - two wins, one draw and 10 shots up. Second: Arc Gammaldi and Joe Occhipinti - one win, two draws, six shots up and 13 ends won. Third: Connie Occhipinti, Rob Armstrong and Ashley Van Duffelen - one win, two draws, six shots up and 12 ends won. The club was very well represented at the Buffalo club`s season opener on Wednesday night, April 7 with Charlie Tumino playing his first tournament game as a skipper, and taking first place with some terrific bowling. The quinella was achieved by Charlie`s wife, Mary Tumino who played some excellent draw bowling in her team`s second place overall for the night.
Don Mackay.This combination has been playing as a team for at least 15 years with success. BLG, with 10 shots, was that of Bob Snooks, John Tuckfield (Loch) and Bruce McLaren. Thanks to Eddie Hams who made presentations to the winning teams on behalf of sponsors, Landmark. Monday was men’s triples. Our thanks to sponsors, Korumburra Veterinary Clinic. After three games, the winners were BLG Andy Robertson, Ken Cecil and Maurie Reilly. Runners-up were the team from Drouin of Noel Jenz, Geoff Davey and John Leighton with three wins +9shots. The winners with three wins 17 shots were the Wonthaggi team of Alan McFadden, Guilo Marcolongo and Frank Cimino. Wednesday’s ladies social day was president Mary Day, playing triples. After two games, the winners with 10 ends were Jan McLaren, Margaret Brown and Judith Nichols. The afternoon raffle was won by Natalie Opray, Judy Baker and Margaret Hams. The men on Saturday had fewer on the greens. After two games, the winners with 17 shots were Bey Seikman and
Alan Morphett. Saturday was the club’s presentation night. Thanks to Margaret Goad and Debbie Williams who prepared a lovely meal, Brenda Eastman who is a wizard with flowers, the ladies who served the meal and the men who did the washing up. Presidents Bill and Mary presented trophies to the following: men’s champion - Ross Besley; ladies champion - Debbie Williams. Runners-up - Keith Button and Joan Blogg; champion men’s pairs - Robert Snooks and Ross Besley; runnersup - Les Eastman and Brian Clough; ladies pairs - Jenny McVeigh and Shirley Martin; runners-up - Jan McLaren and Joanna Lomagno. B Grade champion - John Elstub (men), Mary Wrench (ladies) who was presented with the Aileen Smith Memorial Trophy by K. Smith. The runners-up were, in B Grade - Ken Cecil (men), Natalie Opray (ladies). Mixed pairs winners - John Fisher and Shirley Martin. Runners-up Margaret Brown and Ken Cecil. The men’s first year trophy was won by Kane Pepperell with his father Brian, winning the handicap singles.
“THE STAR”, Tuesday, April 13, 2010 - PAGE 69
OMK Cricket Club presentation night
Midweek ladies tennis Ladders Up to March 23
OMK Cricket Club held their presentation night at the Wonthaggi Workmens Club recently.
Duck pond: Glen Snow and Wes Dowel.
Bowling: James Paterson (C Grade), Jesse Van Rooye (B Grade), Peter Dell (A Grade), Bob Provan (E Grade).
Above: Cricketer Of The Year: Dylan McMeekin (B Grade), Jason Wilson (A Grade), Gary Adams (C Grade). Absent: Ben Maguire (E Grade).
Batting: Alex Rose (B Grade), James Paterson (C Grade), Gary Adams (C Grade), Jason Wilson (A Grade). Absent: Ben Maguire (E Grade).
Leongatha Small Bore Rifle Club FIFTY metre pennant results (section B): R3: Albury A 574.018 d Leongatha 569.015. R4: MCC A 575.021 d Leongatha 564.014. R5: Leongatha 578.016 d Brunswick 572.016. They shoot Friday nights at 8pm at the rifle club on the recreation reserve. Any inquiries, please call R. Spratt 5664 2358.
Left: Hat tricks: David Jeffries and Peter Dell.
Below: Achievement: Dylan McMeekin (200 games), Craig Walker (100 games), Nick Paterson (100 games), Rob Paterson (200 games).
Runs and wickets: Back, Keith Houghton (100 runs), Jason Wilson (100 runs), Jesse VanRooye (six wickets), James Paterson (100 runs and six wickets), David Jeffries (six wickets). Front, Ben Maguire (100 runs), Gary Adams (100 runs).
Well done: Barry Wyatt (Most Promising Under 21), Alex Rose (Most Improved), Russell White (Best Club Person), Kris Kerr (Most Dedicated).
Paul Harper: B Grade premiership captain.
Section 1 Inverloch Silver ......................30 Westernport ............................27 Inverloch Gold........................26 Wonthaggi .................................7 Section 2 Phillip Island...........................33 Wonthaggi Swans ...................29 Inverloch ......................120.4 24 Bena ..............................101.6 24 Foster Red .......................99.6 24 Foster Blue ...............................21 Wonthaggi Kookaburras ..........12 Section 3 Korumburra ...........................41 Bena .........................................30 Inverloch Red .........................22 Inverloch Blue ...............93.5 19 Wonthaggi .......................81.5 19 Phillip Island ............................13 Section 4 Korumburra ...........................38 Wonthaggi ...............................27 Fish Creek ....................135.5 22 Nyora ..............................97.8 22 Phillip Island ............................21 Grantville .................................10 Section 5 Wonthaggi Red .......................31 Wonthaggi White....................28 Leongatha ...............................26 Wonthaggi Blue ......................22 Inverloch ..................................13
Fielding: David Creed (A Grade), Craig Walker (C Grade), Nick Paterson (E Grade), Jesse VanRooye (B Grade).
South Gippsland Bridge Club results MEENIYAN – Monday evening. 1st June Metcalf, Clive Hope. 2nd Pat West, Barbara Axten. 3rd Bluey Aeschlimann, John Cocking. 4th Faye Rowlands, Frank Arndt. 5th Kathryn Smith, David Baggallay. Inverloch – Friday afternoon. North/south: 1st Jack Kuiper. Dina Drury (72 per cent - well done). 2nd Bruce and Anne Gibson. 3rd Phillip Chapman, Hilton Jupp. 4th Hannah Martin, Vivienne Westaway. East/west: 1st Kaye Douglas, John Sutton. 2nd Ann Dujela, Jean Barbour. 3rd Faye Rowlands, Pat West. 4th Jack Curtis, Enid Adam. Note: Inverloch for next three weeks – Jean Dell teams. Tarwin Lower for next three weeks – Victorian Simultaneous Pairs. Phillip Island for next three weeks – Vic Sim Pairs – cannot play at both venues.
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Super ride for Former ’Gatha champion dies Kris in Territory
PETER Lynch, a dual premiership player of the Leongatha Football Club when it won flags in 1979 and 1982, died on Sunday.
THRILLS and spills marked another successful round of the Australian Superbike Championship series near Darwin for Leongatha rider Kris McLaren. Kris was hot on the tail of the lead riders for the second round of the Australian Superbike Championships at Hidden Valley Northern Territory but after a spill in the second race he placed 12th overall. He has gained not only a lot of valuable experience from the weekend racing but his name is out there after his photo was in the Northern Territory News and coverage on Channel 9 news in Darwin Saturday and Sunday nights. His mother Pam said, “Kris got some great commentary at the race track and lots of people are starting to notice.” “Kris gained a lot from his racing on the weekend and he improves every single race meet and has put some quality riders on notice,” she said. “We hope he can pick up a major sponsor soon.” Still new to the national championship circuit, Kris has certainly come a long way in a short period of time due to his determination and tremendous support from his parents and local sponsors. It was a long haul from Leongatha to the Hidden Valley circuit for Kris’s support crew who headed out of town a week before the races. Pam said their two drivers left with their truck laden with race bikes, and all the race gear, bound for Darwin, some 4000 km from home. “Everything went well until two tyres blew out some 200 kilometres north of Alice Springs,” she said. The rest of team McLaren flew up to Darwin last Tuesday and in the early hours of Wednesday morning the truck arrived out to Hidden Valley Motor Raceway and set up in the pits for the next four days of the championship. Pam said the weather was incredibly humid, with temperatures in the low to mid 30s and humidity at about 75 per cent. “The monsoon season still hadn’t finished so thunderstorms threatened every day and when it rained it came down in buckets,” she said. “Thursday was practice day and the first time Kris had ridden at this track. In fact it was the first Australian Superbike Championships to be held at Hidden Valley in 11 years. “Most riders had come up to Darwin a week before to practice but Kris didn’t have that luxury.” Friday’s practice session went well for Kris and the crew made more changes to the bike’s suspension. Kris put in a terrific session in the first round of qualifying on the Saturday with an impressive fifth placing. With the oppressive heat conditions prevailing, it was straight into an ice bath for Kris to help his body recover. Pam said in the second qualifying session a few more changes were made to the bike and Kris ended up qualifying seventh overall, also qualifying him for the Superpole sprint. “Most riders including Kris opted to race this with the same tyres from this qualifying session; others ran new tyres with the risk of not having perfect tyres for race day,” she said. Kris ended up eighth with only hundredths of a second between second and eighth placings.” He started on the second row of the grid, a fantastic effort for the only non factory backed, total privateer making top 10 in the Australian championship. “We all had real concerns over the controlled tyres not performing well enough for the 17 lap race,” Pam said. The humidity played a very big part in the outcome, proving a real test of the fittest, with riders virtually frying in their leathers. Sunday race day saw the heavens open two races before the Superbike event. Pam said the track was a very wet, slippery and steamy. “Straight up Kris had to deal with a red flag incident which saw the race reduced from 17 laps to 14 laps and the warm up lap claimed another rider that brought out the second unofficial red flag,” she said. “After sitting in their hot race suits for quite a few minutes, the race finally started and Kris got a great start and rode well with the leading pack settling into fifth position catching fourth, when on the eighth lap the red flag came out declaring the race finished,” she said. “Kris rode the second fastest lap times of the race with a time of 1.18 on the final lap. “The second race was a dry race, Kris got a good start but was forced down the pack to ninth position and on the third lap he was unlucky to come off; a broken handle bar meant he couldn’t continue with the race.” Kris placed 12th for this round with Josh Waters in first place. Wayne Maxwell was named the round one outright winner after a controversial 10 second penalty for jumping the start of the race.
1982 glory: Peter Lynch (left) captain and Neville Stone, coach, appeared on The Star’s front page in 1982 after the Leongatha Football Club’s premiership.
Peter Lynch, along with his brother Wayne, were recruited from Yarram in 1979 by then LFC president Col Handley who, allegedly, threw a bag of cash containing thousands on the table and said “I’ll see you boys at training next week”. In reality though, a lot of negotiating went on behind the scenes by the likes of Col Handley, Graham Fixter, and the late Hugh Johnson and others to recruit these two bright prospects from Yarram. It didn’t take long before the recruiting paid dividends. Leongatha, touted as the team to beat in 1979, went into round one as hot favourites, defeating Newborough by 126 points. Best player on the ground Peter Lynch, second best, Wayne Lynch. During this season Peter would go on to represent the league against the best in the state at the VCFL country championships. Latrobe Valley won its first ever Country Championship that year when it defeated Bendigo Football League in the final by 33 points. Rob Davies, who played alongside Peter for the 1982 flag, said Peter was “as good a player as you would see, a top all rounder who played mostly on-ball”. Peter captained the 1982 premiership team coached by Neville Stone. Current president of Leongatha Football Club, Glenn Wright, describes Peter as “a club legend, along with his brother Wayne, who are still held in high regard by the club.” Past president of LFC, Graham Fixter, said Peter was an “undoubted champion”. “He was that consistent, he used to average about 30 possessions a game; he was just a wonderful football player,” Mr Fixter said. “Peter was extremely consistent whereas Wayne was brilliant too and had that x-factor. “Peter would often come back to the club and say g’day. He was a great fellow, we were good mates. “Wayne left after our flag in 1982 whereas Peter stayed on for another 12 months, left, and then came back for another stint.”
Alberton netball
Results - Round 2 A Grade: KorumburraBena 46 d Dalyston 36; Fish Creek 38 d Phillip Island 36; Foster 84 d Yarram 37; DWWWW 52 d Toora 39; Stony Creek 41 d Tarwin 28; MDU - bye; InverlochKongwak - bye. B Grade: KorumburraBena 57 d Dalyston 46; Phillip Island 56 d Fish Creek 39; Foster 72 d Yarram 16; DWWWW 39 d Toora 26; Stony Creek 53 d Tarwin 43; MDU 59 d Kilcunda-Bass 21; InverlochKongwak - bye. C Grade: Dalyston 35 d Kourmburra-Bena 32; Fish Creek 25 drew Phillip Island 25; Yarram 21 d
Foster 20; DWWWW 35 d Toora 26; Stony Creek 24 d Tarwin 23; MDU 50 d Kilcunda-Bass 13; Inverloch-Kongwak - bye; Foster - bye; Dalyston - bye; Tarwin - bye. 17 & Under: Korumburra-Bena 62 d Dalyston 21; Phillip Island 36 d Fish Creek 25; Yarram 26 d Foster 25; Toora 28 d DWWWW 14; MDU 56 d Kilcunda-Bass 17; Stony Creek - bye; InverlochKongwak - bye. 15 & Under: Korumburra-Bena 27 d Dalyston 23; Fish Creek 42 d Phillip Island 20; Yarram 19 d Foster 12; Toora 32 d DWWWW 31; Tarwin 24 d
Town Netball Club Teams 2010 season TRAINING starts on April 21 at 4pm at the Leongatha netball courts. For enquiries contact Suzi Bath on 0434 273 745. 11 and Under - Green: Te’a Clark, Matthew Winchester, Amber Standfield, Millie Hannon, Meg Minogue, Molly Clark, Macey Davidson. 11 and Under - Blue: Tyson Chandler, Sarah Bouquet, Nikya Wright, Harry McNeill, Esther Whatnall, Caysie Clark, Jesseme Arnason. 11 and Under - Tangerine: Hayden Funnell, Jemma Hoober, Chloe Ollington, Lily Akers, Ella Cashin, Chelsea Hofman, Lisa Mildenhall. 13 and Under - Black: Sarah Marshall, Lauren Baudinette, Annie Winchester, Jessica Evans, Ashlee Tennyenhuis, Georgia Deenan, Kathryn Hengstburger. 13 and Under - Green: Ashlee Goss, Maddison Funnell, Anna Bennett, Bianca Hoober, Brianna Newton, Melanie Plunket, Chelsea Hulls. 13 and Under - Tangerine: Sarah Paterson, Ella Clark, Nikita Wright, Elly Egan, Tyla Riley, Matilda McNeil, Madi-
son Wight. 15 and Under - Green: Mariah Grant, Belinda Dyke, Erin Baudinette, Amy Egan, Brittnay Tennyenhuis, Rebecca Wiley, Stephanie Wiley, Alkira Riley. 15 and Under - Gold: Sarah Hengstberger, Hayley Hannon, Chelsea Deenan, Katrina Griggs, Sally Mildenhall, Matilda Bissett, Jaria Bernaldo, Grace Gathercole. B Grade - Black: Lani Stubbs, Kaylee Appleyard, Kayla Beardsworth, Grace Welsh, Kate Riley, Emma Mildenhall, Grace Winchester, Sandra Cashin. B Grade - Green: Maria Evison, Cheryl Clasby, Zel Svenson, Sarah Knox, Sally Hulls, Anita Gourlay, Amy Smith. A Grade - Green: Andrea Funnell, Kerri Bentvelzen, Melissa Beardsworth, Michelle Chandler, Teresa Chadwick, Karlie Tucker, Tenille Bentvelzen, Nicole McQueen. A Grade - Black: Sue Fleming, Suzi Bath, Lisa Spaull, Annette Marshman, Rachel McGrath, Georgie WrayMcCann, Bree Curphy, Rhia Heys.
Stony Creek 14; MDU 28 d Kilcunda-Bass 19; Inverloch-Kongwak - bye. 13 & Under: Dalyston 22 d Korumburra-Bena 14; Phillip Island 26 d Fish Creek 17; Yarram 26 d Foster 3; DWWWW 11 d Toora 5; Tarwin 36 d Stony Creek 3; MDU 19 d KilcundaBass 9; Inverloch-Kongwak - bye. Ladders A Grade Foster ..........................227.0 Stony Creek................146.4 Korumburra-Bena....130.8 Fish Creek ..................105.6 MDU ...............................0.0 DWWWW .................102.4 Phillip Island .................94.7 Dalyston.........................78.3 Inverloch-Kongwak ......75.0 Toora ..............................75.0 Yarram ...........................69.5 Tarwin ............................68.3 B Grade Foster ..........................450.0 MDU ...........................281.0 Phillip Island..............207.8 Stony Creek................123.3
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Korumburra-Bena....122.6 8 DWWWW....................91.2 4 Inverloch-Kongwak ......82.6 4 Tarwin ............................81.1 4 Dalyston ........................80.7 4 Fish Creek .....................69.6 4 Toora ..............................66.7 4 Yarram ...........................55.3 4 Kilcunda-Bass ...............33.8 0 C Grade MDU ...........................384.6 8 Yarram........................193.5 8 Dalyston ......................109.4 8 Stony Creek................104.3 8 Phillip Island..............136.8 6 Fish creek ...................100.0 6 Korumburra-Bena .......112.1 4 Tarwin ............................95.8 4 Foster .............................95.2 4 Toora ..............................74.3 4 Inverloch-Kongwak .......73.8 4 DWWWW.....................70.8 4 Kilcunda-Bass ...............33.8 0 17 & Under Korumburra-Bena....406.9 8 Phillip Island..............351.7 8 MDU ...........................329.4 8 Yarram........................285.7 8 Toora ...........................200.0 8 Stony Creek....................0.0 8 Foster ..............................96.2 4 Fish Creek .....................69.4 4
Dalyston.........................33.9 Inverloch-Kongwak ......14.3 DWWWW.....................20.7 Kilcunda-Bass ...............17.2 15 & Under Fish Creek ..................210.0 Korumburra-Bena....181.0 Tarwin.........................171.4 MDU ...........................147.4 Toora ...........................103.2 Yarram........................116.7 DWWWW...................100.0 Dalyston.........................85.2 Phillip Island .................82.8 Foster .............................63.2 Stony Creek ...................58.3 Inverloch-Kongwak ......38.8 Kilcunda-Bass ...............67.2 13 & Under Tarwin.......................1200.0 Yarram........................766.7 MDU ........................... 211.1 Phillip Island..............176.0 Dalyston ......................157.1 Korumburra-Bena.... 118.8 Fish creek ......................65.4 DWWWW.....................56.0 Toora ..............................45.5 Inverloch-Kongwak ......41.7 Foster ............................. 11.5 Stony Creek .....................8.3 Kilcunda-Bass ...............45.9
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West Gippsland netball Round 1, 2010 Results A Grade: Wonthaggi 57 d Leongatha 45; Morwell 41 d Warragul 34; Moe 33 d Traralgon 61; Drouin 51 d Maffra 21; Sale - bye. B Grade: Wonthaggi 41 d Leongatha 43; Morwell 89 d Warragul 17; Moe 25 d Traralgon 66; Drouin 49 d Maffra 46; Sale - bye. C Grade: Wonthaggi 26 d Leongatha 32; Morwell 65 d Warragul 10; Moe 11 d Traralgon 49; Drouin 37 d Maffra 36; Sale - bye. 17 & Under: Wonthaggi 31 d Leongatha 37; Morwell 15 d Warragul 19; Moe 6 d Traralgon 58; Drouin 27 d Maffra 39; Sale - bye. 15 & Under: Wonthaggi 10 d Leongatha 28; Morwell 41 d Warragul 27; Moe 8 d Traralgon 59; Drouin 14 d Maffra 28; Sale - bye. 13 & Under: Wonthaggi 24 d Leongatha 13; Morwell forefeited Warragul; Moe 20 drew Traralgon 20; Drouin 18 d Maffra 6; Sale -
bye. Ladders A Grade Drouin ............................242.9 Traralgon .......................184.8 Wonthaggi ......................126.7 Morwell .........................120.6 Warragul .........................82.9 Leongatha..........................78.9 Moe ...................................54.1 Maffra................................41.2 Sale......................................0.0 B Grade Morwell ..........................523.5 Traralgon .......................264.0 Drouin ............................106.5 Leongatha ......................104.9 Wonthaggi .......................95.3 Maffra................................93.9 Moe ...................................37.9 Warragul ............................19.1 Sale......................................0.0 C Grade Morwell ..........................650.0 Traralgon .......................445.5 Leongatha ......................123.1 Drouin ............................102.8 Maffra ..............................97.3 Wonthaggi .........................81.3 Moe ...................................22.4 Warragul ............................15.4
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Sale......................................0.0 0 17 & Under Traralgon .......................966.7 4 Maffra ............................144.4 4 Warragul ........................126.7 4 Leongatha ...................... 119.4 4 Wonthaggi ........................83.8 0 Morwell ............................78.9 0 Drouin ...............................69.2 0 Moe ...................................10.3 0 Sale....................................0.0 00 15 & Under Traralgon .......................737.5 4 Leongatha ......................280.0 4 Maffra ............................200.0 4 Morwell ..........................151.9 4 Warragul ..........................65.9 0 Drouin ...............................50.0 0 Wonthaggi ........................35.7 0 Moe ...................................13.6 0 Sale......................................0.0 0 13 & Under Drouin ............................ 300.0 4 Wonthaggi ...................... 184.6 4 Moe ................................. 100.0 2 Traralgon ....................... 100.0 2 Leongatha ........................ 54.2 0 Maffra................................ 33.3 0 Morwell ............................... 0.0 0 Sale...................................... 0.0 0 Warragul .............................. 0.0 0
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Nerrena Cricket Club presentation night THE Nerrena Cricket Club concluded its 2009-10 season with a presentation night held on Saturday, March 27 in the Nerrena Hall. Club Life Members, supporters, players and families enjoyed this evening with a lovely two course meal served by Gary Hart and his assistants. Damien Symmons capped off another fine year with a clean sweep of the A Grade awards; also winning the Batting Average, the Jack Clark Memorial Cricketer of the Year and also the club Best and Fairest. The night before Symmo was presented with the Leongatha and District Cricket Association A Grade Cricketer of the Year Award and also the Association A Grade Batting Average. It was certainly another fine
season from the number four batsman. Tim Wightman, who also had an exceptional year for the Red Caps with the bat and ball, won the A Grade Bowling Average. He took a total of 30 wickets during the season. Joel Renden was presented with the Captain’s Award by the A Grade captain Craig Friebe. Joel worked very hard during the season and was very deserving of this award. Craig also presented the Most Disciplined Award to his opening partner Mitchell Clark. Scott Checkley, who experienced playing in every grade for the club was the winner of the B Grade Batting Average and Ben Croatto who took 28 wickets during the season won the Bowling in a very tight contest. Zack Trease presented the Captain’s Award to up and coming youngster Luke Jongebloed. Luke
was also presented the Rex Trease Memorial Award by Zack in memory of his and Josh’s grandfather Rex who was a proud supporter of the club. The highlight of the night was the presentation of the D Grade cup by club Life Member and stalwart Paddy Cummins to the victorious captain Kevin Clark. Paddy, along with all members of the club, is very proud of the D Grade team as they had to win their last home and away game to keep their place in the final four. This was achieved and the rest is now etched in the club’s history books. Gary McGrath who was an apology on the night, won the D Grade Batting and Bowling Average as he had an amazing season with both the bat and the ball. He trumped his captain to win the bowling average in the finals, as Kevin Clark was awarded with the Asso-
ciation Bowling Average the previous night. The Captain’s Award was presented to Trent Renden who like his brother Joel has worked very hard during the season. All D Grade premiership players were presented with a photo as a memento of their victory. Adam Trotto and Nick Argento, up and coming junior players were each presented with a bat by Nick Jongebloed representing club sponsor Murray Goulburn Farm and Hardware as a Junior Encouragement award. Club president Terry Clark was the winner of the Best Club Person Award, and Terry then presented his President’s Award to Satish Gaddam and the Club Volunteer of the Year Award went to Zack Trease.
Nerrena A Grade: award winners, Tim Wightman, Damien Symmons, Joel Renden, Craig Friebe.
Nerrena D Grade: award winners, Kevin Clark and Trent Renden. Absent Gary McGrath.
Nerrena Juniors: encouragement awards, Adam Trotto, Nick Jongebloed on behalf of Murray Goulburn Farm and Hardware, Nick Argento.
Nerrena B Grade: award winners, Ben Croatto, Scott Checkley, Luke Jongebloed, Zack Trease.
Left: Special awards: Terry Clark, Best Club Person, Zack Trease Volunteer of the Year, Satish Gaddam, President’s Award.
• LEONGATHA TOWN CRICKET CLUB
Matt Smith awarded life membership MATT Smith became the Leongatha Town Cricket Club’s newest life member at the club’s presentation night on Saturday night, held in the new rooms he was responsible for building.
Smith took charge of the massive project after the club’s original rooms at the Leongatha Secondary College were demolished to make way for the new South Gippsland Specialist School. The club was left homeless for 18 months, but under Smith’s guidance, the club now boasts a superb new facility. Club president John Schelling said he was a worthy recipient. “When we were in strife, he said, ‘I’ll do that job’, and absolutley worked his backside off for this club. “We’re blessed that we have these rooms and it’s fitting that we present the award here.” Smith said he didn’t expect the award. “This was a project that I thought I could help with and you only do the work because you love the club. “I’ve loved it since my first game in juniors (20 years ago) and met my good mates along the way.” Apart from the rooms, Smith is also a long serving committeeman, an A Grade premiership captain (2003-04) and played in the 1995-96 A Grade flag. He has also won many individual awards. Current A Grade skipper Ash Hickey was awarded the Geoff Cashin Memorial Award for the best clubman for his work on numerous club projects. The Moore family also had a big night at the awards, with Brett Moore claiming the C Grade bowling and cricketer of the year awards and Young Family Award for overall club champion, and his son Nick won the Under 16 batting and cricketer of the year awards. Greg Goss was a fitting winner of the Matt Trotman Memorial Award for most determined, Luke Bowman was the club’s most improved, while Matt O’Malley took out the coach’s award.
E Grade: award winners, from left, Graeme ‘Barney’ Pouw (batting), Ian Rutherford (COTY and bowling) with club vice president Matt Davies.
A Grade: award winners, from left, Nathan Johnston (COTY and bowling), Rob Templeton (batting) and Luke Bowman (most improved).
C and D Awards: from left, Tony Willcocks (C Grade batting), Brett Moore (C Grade COTY and bowling, and Young Family Award club champion), Matt O’Malley (coach’s award), Greg Goss (Matt Trotman Memorial Award for most determined), coach Luke O’Brien and front, Gary Young (D Grade COTY and batting). Absent, Will Lomax (D Grade bowling). Left: New lifer: Leongatha Town Cricket Club president John Schelling, left, congratulates new life member Matt Smith, centre, and Geoff Cashin Memorial Trophy winner for best clubman, Ash Hickey.
Junior awards: from left, Tyson Tootell who presented the Heath Tootell Memorial Award for a match winning performance (winner Jake McMillan was absent), Nick Tuckett (coach’s award), Nick Moore (COTY and batting), Matt Borschman (bowling), Brett Moore (coach) and Nathan Hawkins (most improved).
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Calm response: Yarram’s Chris Bruns was cool as a cucumber as he assessed his options on Saturday.
Under pressure: Phillip Island’s James Smith gets ready to handball as Fish Creek’s coach Marshall Livingstone (centre) applies some pressure and team-mate Ben Roberts bears down.
Above Got ya: Yarram’s Carson Strobel comes to grips with Foster’s Tim Howell.
Right A Grade: Toora and Allies players battle for the ball on Saturday.
Weekend action: Tarwin’s Rob Houston and Stony’s Chris Verboon. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning @ www.fourcornersframing.biz
No need for concern: Foster’s B Grade centre may have looked upset, but her team was killing Yarram on the score board.
Right All smiles: Foster’s B Grade goal shooter had reason to smile as her team demolished Yarram.
Fierce competition: Tarwin’s Rose Starlite and Stony’s Casey Cashin. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning @ www.fourcornersframing.biz
Happy moment: the honour of unfurling the flag for Stony Creek’s 2009 premiership was given to life members: Jan Burge, Dawn Cope, Paul Cummins and Greg Burge. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning @ www.fourcornersframing.biz.
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Mirboo North thrashes Newborough Report by Rover.
A DECIDEDLY determined, physically imposing and psychologically pumped-up Mirboo North kickstarted its 2010 Mid Gippsland season with a hard-fought 42 point victory over Newborough at TRUenergy Reserve, Newborough, last Saturday. It was a contest which had a bit of everything modern-day football has to offer: hard tackling, structures, clusters, key strategic themes, kicking backwards, quick-fire handballs, run and carry, dodging and weaving, shoulder to shoulder defence and lots of zoning off. The match began at a frantic pace in the perfect football conditions and before long, the onballers were bathed in sweat, gasping for air, and calling for the water carriers to bring them a drink. The midfield was a hive of activity with players from both sides making a beeline for the Sherrin whenever it came within their proximity. It was Mirboo North’s eighth consecutive win over the Bulldogs, who began the match explosively by booting the first two goals. Jarrod Bennetts, Daniel Drowley and Ryan Mills were providing plenty of drive for
Newborough in the early stages, following a frenzied team warm-up in the club’s new spacious state-of-the art training room. “There were some strange noises coming out of there, the likes of which I’ve not heard before,” remarked one independent passerby. But the mighty Tigers weathered Newborough’s onslaught and scores were deadlocked at 20 points apiece at quarter-time. With inspiring playing coach, Matt Holland, putting his head over the ball in the packs and taking some brilliant high altitude contested marks, the mighty Tigers went from strength to strength after being jumped by the Bulldogs in the opening minutes. As well, Josh Taylor, Shane Peters, Damien Turner and Simon Busuttil provided plenty of speed through the midfield and around the flanks for Mirboo North, as it gained momentum during the second term to take a handy 17-point lead into the long break. Daniel Taylor was sensational down back for the Tigers and together with Ben Webb, Allister Keel and Chris McDonald, Mirboo North repelled many Newborough forward thrusts with brave marks, strong intercepts, purposeful kicks and creative dashes out of defence. Mirboo North owned the third quarter. Anthony Bence was causing headaches and booting goals, Josh Taylor was unstoppable across half-forward, whilst Byron Dalliston and Turner were creating chaos with their persistent
pace in free space out wide. Although the Bulldogs’ endeavour was terrific, their structures were unravelling under pressure. Adherance to the game plan had been replaced by high tackles, fumbles, cough-ups, dropped marks and willy-nilly disposals that often ended up in the opposition’s hands. Newborough stars, Anthony Magnusson, Darryl Disisto and James Todd did their best to keep the Bulldogs in the game, with tireless pursuits of the Sherrin, as did youngsters Robert Wilson and Jake Munro. An even fourth term, where the ball flowed from one end of the ground to the other, saw both sides add three majors before the final siren sounded. A feature was a superb 175 metre uninterrupted Mirboo North semi-circle link-up involving Turner, Holland, Dom Pinneri, and finally Bence, who produced his fourth goal for the afternoon from a brilliant mark. It was a priceless piece of play, where the footy didn’t once touch the ground. Afterwards, a loud and tuneful rendition of Mirboo North’s theme song could be heard bouncing off the walls in the visitors’ rooms. “Oh we’re from Tigerland, a fighting fury we’re from Tigerland…!” It was Mirboo North’s 16th successful journey to Newborough from 36 campaigns since 1957.
Mirboo North Netball A Grade Mirboo North 41 d Newborough 31. Mirboo North best: S. Chila, J. Friend. B Grade Mirboo North 45 d Newborough 31. Mirboo North best: M. Joustra, M. Geisler. C Grade Newborough 42 d Mirboo North 15. Mirboo North best: H. Anderson, L. Andrews. D Grade Newborough 52 d Mirboo North 13. Mirboo North best: B. Pearson, K. Koene. 17 and Under Mirboo North 33 d Newborough 30. Mirboo North best: M. Windsor, B. Albanese. 15 and Under Newborough 32 d Mircoo North 19. Mirboo North Best: E. Loh, L. Rogers, L. Robins.
Mirboo North 15.15.105 d Newborough 9.9.63 Mirboo North best: D. Taylor, J. Taylor, S. Peters, B. Webb, J. Nash, A. Bence. Goals: J. Taylor 4, A. Bence 4, J. O’Loughlin 2, S. Peters 1, L. Palmer 1, D. Pinneri 1, J. Brooks 1, J. Nash 1. Newborough best: J. Bennets, D. Drowley, R. Mills, M. Disisto, D. Corbisiero, L. Webber. Goals: R. Mills 2, J. Todd 2, C. Harwood 2, J. St John 1, J. Munro 1, M. Gelagotis 1.
RESERVES
Gippsland League UNDER 16
SENIORS
LADDER
LADDER Morwell ................... 335.00 Traralgon ............... 148.10 Maffra ...................... 102.11 Wonthaggi Power ... 101.61 Leongatha.................. 98.41 Drouin ........................ 97.94 Moe............................ 67.52 Warragul .................... 29.85 Sale ............................. 0.00
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Traralgon .............. 2475.00 Leongatha ............ 1625.00 Maffra ...................... 980.00 Warragul ................. 163.04 Morwell ...................... 61.33 Drouin ........................ 10.20 Wonthaggi Power......... 6.15 Moe ............................. 4.04 Sale ............................ 0.00
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A. Castagna (L’gatha) ..... (7) D. McCole (Maffra) .......... (5) A. Heppell (L’gatha)......... (5) J. McMillan (L’gatha) ....... (5) C. Sutton (Traralgon)....... (5) A. Carr (Maffra) ............... (4) L. Channing (Maffra) ....... (4) C. Parker (Traralgon)....... (4) J. Cunico (Traralgon)....... (4)
GOALKICKERS
GOALKICKERS D. Stubbe (Maffra)........... (6) T. Aitken (Trar)................. (5) C. Dunne (Drouin) ........... (5) L. Dowling (Morwell) ....... (5) S. Mills (Morwell)............. (5) M. Geary (Trar) ............... (3) B. Carmody (Drouin) ....... (3) R. McMahon (Moe) ......... (3) D. Risol (Moe) ................. (3)
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RESERVES LADDER Morwell ................... 500.00 Traralgon .............. 278.57 Maffra ...................... 190.62 Wonthaggi Power ... 190.00 Leongatha................ 532.63 Drouin ........................ 52.46 Moe............................ 35.90 Warragul ................... 20.00 Sale ............................. 0.00 GOALKICKERS
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M. Duncan (Morwell)....... (3) M. Marino (Trar) .............. (3) M. Grech (Won Power) ... (3) D. Murphy (Morwell) ........ (3) J. Kelly (Won Power) ....... (3)
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UNDER 18 LADDER Traralgon ................ 472.41 Leongatha .............. 365.52 Warragul ................. 204.76 Maffra ...................... 176.60 Drouin ....................... 56.63 Morwell ...................... 48.84 Wonthaggi Power....... 27.36 Moe............................ 21.17 Sale ............................. 0.00 GOALKICKERS
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N. Nagel (L’gatha) ........... (6) L. Castagna (L’gatha) ..... (4) A. Slottje (Traralgon) ....... (4) N. Thompson (Warragul). (4) J. Johnstone (Maffra) .... (3) B. Graham (Traralgon) .... (3) E. Coughlan (Traralgon) .. (3)
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Mirboo North 11.13.79 d Newborough 7.9.51 Mirboo North best: J. Vuillermin, A. Tangusso, D. Furphy,
A. Leach, G. Halliday. Goals: A. Soplakow 5, J. Alexander 1, S. Rogers 1, A. Leach 1, S. Lawson 1, A. Tangusso 1. Newborough best: S. Cordner, C. Orr, J. Walsh, M. Day, J. Henderson. Goals: M. Neal 2, M. Moroney 1, D. Procak 1, B. Mizzi 1, J. Walsh 1, S. Maxwell 1.
THIRDS Mirboo North 13.14.92 d Newborough 4.8.32 Mirboo North best: M. Dyke, J. Farrington, J. Graeme, L. Gronow, T. O’Loughlin. Goals: L. Gronow 5, K. Nash 2, J. Graeme 1, Brodie Groen 1, B. Hopcraft 1, J. Farrington 1, P. Taylor 1, S.
Leach 1. Newborough best: . Brooks, A. Hunter, L. Wooton, D. Wiemann, N. Stewart. Goals: L. Fanning 2, C. Brooks 1, J. Bowden 1.
FOURTHS Newborough 7.8.50 d Mirboo North 5.3.33 Newborough best: M. Somerville, J. Mulquuen, Jesse White, R. Williams, M. Rosato. Goals: R. Beck 2, M. Rosato 1, N. Perkins 1, J. Brincat 1, M. Drowley 1, L. Brown 1. Mirboo North best: C. Irwin, M. Wightman, T. O’Loughlin. Goals: C. Irwin 2, T. O’Loughlin 1.
SENIORS LADDER Thorpdale ............... 264.00 Mirboo North .......... 166.07 Yinnar ..................... 156.25 Yarragon ................. 143.75 Trafalgar ................... 103.75 Morwell East .............. 96.39 Boolarra ..................... 69.57 Yall Yall North ............. 64.00 Newborough .............. 60.00 Hill End .................... 37.88
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RESERVES LADDER Boolarra .................. 404.00 Morwell East........... 207.50 Mirboo North .......... 154.90 Yinnar ..................... 127.66 Thorpdale ................ 119.23 Hill End ...................... 83.87 Yall Yall North ............. 78.33 Newborough .............. 64.56 Trafalgar ..................... 48.19 Yarragon ................... 24.75
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FOURTHS LADDER Trafalgar ................. 600.00 Yinnar ..................... 418.18 Yarragon ................. 344.83 Newborough ........... 151.52 Hill End .................... 120.00 Thorpdale .................. 83.33 Mirboo North.............. 66.00 Boolarra ..................... 29.00 Yall Yall North ............. 23.91 Morwell East .............. 16.67
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Yarragon 9.15.69 d Boolarra 7.6.48 Yarragon best: N. Bright, J. Harvey, B. Wheller, T. Piner, M. Ablett, B. Damschke. Goals: S. Burgmann 2, R. Anderson 1, K. Canobie 1, J. Hamilton 1, A. Slater 1, B. Damschke 1. Boolarra best: T. Leys, K. Towt, V. Corbett, M. Powers, R. Kelly, B. Taylor. Goals: D. Leys 2, D. Hvalica 2, S. Colbert 1, S. Boddy 1, M. Cleaver 1.
RESERVES Boolarra 16.5.101 d Yarragon 3.7.25 Boolarra best: R. Beamish, D. Hodge, D. Van Zuylen, S. Coo-
OTHER MATCHES Thorpdale 20.12.132 d Hill End 7.8.50 Yinnar 11.9.75 d Yall Yall North 6.12.48 Trafalgar 12.11.83 d Morwell East 12.8.80
RESERVES Thorpdale 9.8.62 d Hill End 8.4.52 Morwell East 12.11.83 d Trafalgar 6.4.40 Yinnar 9.6.60 d Yall Yall North 7.5.47
THIRDS Thorpdale 8.6.54 d Hill End 5.11.41 Trafalgar 12.6.78 d Morwell East 10.13.73
FOURTHS Hill End 7.0.42 d Thorpdale 4.11.35 Yinnar 20.18.138 d Yall Yall North 5.3.33 Trafalgar 12.18.90 d Morwell East 2.3.15
THIRDS LADDER Mirboo North .......... 287.50 Thorpdale ............... 131.71 Trafalgar ................. 106.85 Morwell East............. 93.59 Hill End ...................... 75.93 Newborough .............. 34.78 Yinnar .......................... 0.00
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per, M. Windsor, T. Lloyd. Goals: D. Hodge 6, T. McKenzie 3, S. Cooper 3, T. Lloyd 2, D. Loprese 1, A. Craddock 1. Yarragon best: Ben Fleming, T. Johnson, B. Trickey, J. Webb, G. Walker, Z. Smith. Goals: G. Walker 2, B. Trickey 1.
FOURTHS Yarragon 15.10.100 d Boolarra 4.5.29 Yarragon best: S. Cougle, D. Kelly, M. Jolly, D. Pollock, J. Kilday, B. Glover. Goals: D. Kelly 7, M. Jolly 5, K. Pyle 1, J. Kilday 1, P. Maye 1. Boolarra best: J. Hussey, T. Dowe, J. Giardina, J. Anderson. Goals: J. Giardina 2, T. Dowe 1.
THE Star will profile Leongatha Football Club senior players this season. To begin we look at the captain and vice-captain. Jack Hughes (captain) Do you have any pre-match superstitions? Wear the same undies each week. Favourite AFL club? Sydney. Favourite food? Pasta/pizza. Favourite movie? Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Favourite band? Crowded House. What was your first car? Subaru Liberty station wagon. Who is your sporting hero? Brett Kirk. What is your main ambition in football? Captain a senior premiership with Leongatha.
Hayden Browne (vice captain) Do you have any pre-match superstitions? Beers Friday night. Favourite AFL club? Carlton. Favourite food? Butter. Favourite movie? Sleepless in Seattle. Favourite band? Pussycat Dolls. What was your first car? Toyota Corolla. Who is your sporting hero? Marc Truscio What is your main ambition in football? Premiership.
Maffra 14.13.97 d Drouin 13.17.95 Traralgon 18.9.117 d Moe 12.7.79 Morwell 20.14.134 d Warragul 6.4.40
RESERVES Maffra 9.7.61 d Drouin 4.8.32 Traralgon 18.9.117 d Moe 6.6.42 Morwell 15.15.105 d Warragul 3.3.21
UNDER 18s Warragul 13.8.86 d Morwell 6.6.42 Traralgon 21.11.137 d Moe 4.5.29 Maffra 12.11.83 d Drouin 7.5.47
UNDER 16s Warragul 11.9.75 d Morwell 7.4.46 Traralgon 30.18.198 d Moe 1.2.8 Maffra 15.8.98 d Drouin 1.4.10
Mid Gippsland League
Practice match: Matt Sullivan handballs during the Parrots’ hit out on Saturday morning. They played Wonthaggi on Easter Saturday so had this weekend off.
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SENIORS LADDER Toora & Dist .......... 353.12 Foster..................... 276.12 Stony Creek........... 205.17 Phillip Island ......... 132.76 Fish Creek ............. 114.29 Kor-Bena................. 108.02 Yarram .................... 103.26 Inver-Kongwak ........ 102.99 Kilcunda-Bass........... 98.37 Dalyston.................... 86.11 MDU ......................... 61.90 Tarwin ....................... 48.74 DWWWW.................. 23.13 GOALKICKERS
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T. Bartholomew (Fost).. (11) 11 S. Edwards (Kor-B) ........ (7) 7 J. Swift (Yar) ................... (4) 6 J. Wells (Kil-B)................ (0) 5 J. Best (Fost).................. (5) 5 A. Gennaccaro (Daly) .... (4) 4 C. Sutherland (Yar) ........ (1) 4 L. Galle (Fost) ................ (4) 4 A. Russell (Tar) .............. (4) 4 D. Rash (Yar).................. (1) 4 C. Maskell (Kor-B) .......... (3) 4 A. Stock (PI)................... (1) 4 W. Bilney (PI) ................. (0) 4 L. Toner (Toora) .............. (4) 4
RESERVES LADDER Kor-Bena................ 377.78 Phillip Island ......... 243.04 Stony Creek........... 480.00 Toora & Dist .......... 252.94 Foster..................... 223.91 MDU ....................... 213.51 Yarram .................... 133.04 Fish Creek ................ 92.86 Inver-Kongwak .......... 43.90 Kilcunda-Bass........... 29.77 DWWWW.................. 22.75 Tarwin ....................... 20.83 Dalyston.................... 10.23
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GOALKICKERS K. Taylor (PI) .................. (0) D. Hanratty (Toora)......... (5) C. Strobel (Yar) .............. (0) D. Smith (Fost) ............... (5) T. Moughanie (Kor-B) ..... (4) J. Law (FC) .................... (4) M. Cantwell (MDU) ........ (4) K. Sutherland (Yar) ........ (1) R. Durkin (Yar) ............... (1) J. Paterson (Kor-B) ........ (3)
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UNDER 18 LADDER Phillip Island ......... 284.42 Kor-Bena................ 255.56 Toora & Dist .......... 340.74 Foster..................... 248.78 Stony Creek........... 232.14 MDU ....................... 204.26 Yarram ...................... 98.52 Dalyston.................... 58.75 Kilcunda-Bass........... 43.13 Tarwin ....................... 43.08 DWWWW.................. 32.61 Fish Creek ................ 31.73 Inver-Kongwak .......... 26.77
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GOALKICKERS
I. Osman (Kor-B) ............ (5) J. Blackwell (PI) ............. (1) C. Hutcheson (MDU) ..... (5) C. Sutherland (Yar) ........ (0) D. Hanratty (Toora)......... (5) D. Johnston (PI) ............. (1) C. Hanratty (Toora.......... (4) J. Prowd (Fost)............... (4) M. Brown (Toora) ........... (4) M. Price (PI) ................... (1)
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UNDER 15 LADDER Kilcunda-Bass....... 611.54 Yarram ................... 279.07 Kor-Bena................ 128.81 Toora & Dist .......... 216.67 Phillip Island ......... 211.67 Stony Creek ............ 164.29 Dalyston.................... 87.88 Foster ....................... 81.82 Inver-Kongwak .......... 69.77 Tarwin ....................... 60.87 Fish Creek ................ 23.36 DWWWW.................... 5.44 MDU ........................... 4.84
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GOALKICKERS
B. Doran (Toora) ............ (9) A. Vening (Toora) ........... (7) J. Turner (Kil-B) .............. (5) J. Read (Kil-B) ............... (5) P. Doran (Toora) ............. (5) T. Van Cuylenburg (PI) ... (4) T. Bone (Kil-B)................ (3) C. Chaipol (Yar).............. (1) P. Shrubb (Yar) ............... (0) B. Martin (Yar) ................ (2) M. Homer (Kil-B) ............ (3) A. Officer (PI) ................. (3)
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Nothing Fishy: Creek’s Jake Staley great in defence, backed up by captain Manne.
Fish was ably Trav
FISH Creek has started the year off with a tight five point win against Phillip Island at Fish Creek on Saturday. Fish Creek were able to get the jump on the Island, kicking into the wind and racking up three goals to none. Conditions was tough, with plenty of skill errors from both sides due to the gusty wind. The second term was boring on the scoreboard, with Fish Creek
Fish Creek 5.10.40 d Phillip Island 4.11.35
kicking one point and the Island kicking three. Phillip Island was missing a few key players, but their attack and run was starting to come through. Fish Creek started the third slowly and the Island capitalised, scoring quickly and you sensed they may come over the top of the Creek. The Kangas settled and at the last break two goals the difference to Fish Creek. The last quarter would be a nail biter with the Island grinding their
way back into the game to get within five points with five minutes to go. Phillip Island had plenty of run left and they took a defensive stance against the Kangas to come through with a great win. Youle was the star for Phillip Island, as for Fish Creek the height of Manne, Anderson and the young speed of Staley and the two Parks was vital to the Creek’s cause. Phillip Island will play finals this year and Fish Creek are on the improve.
MDU’s first round shocker TOUTED as the big improver for 2010, MDU produced a lacklustre opening match for their season, going down to Kilcunda-Bass by nearly seven goals. MDU coach Leigh Wilson offered no excuses for the loss, saying the Panthers were the better side on the day. “We were obviously disappointed but we will regroup and hopefully come out a better team at
FOOTY DRAWS THIS WEEKEND ALBERTON Round 3 - April 17 MDU v Fish Creek DWWWW v Phillip Island Toora v Foster Yarram v Stony Creek Tarwin v Korumburra-Bena Dalyston v Inver-Kongwak Kilcunda-Bass - bye
GIPPSLAND Round 2 - April 17 Warragul v Sale Leongatha v Morwell (night) Traralgon v Wonthaggi Maffra v Moe Drouin - bye
MID GIPPSLAND Round 2 - April 17 Mirboo North v Yarragon Hill end v Newborough Yall/Yall North v Thorpdale Morwell East v Yinnar Boolarra v Trafalgar
ELLINBANK Round 2 - April 17 Bunyip v Poowong Ellinbank v Cora Lynn Garfield v Nar Nar Goon Koo Wee Rup v Buln Buln Lang Lang v Neerim South Longwarry v Nyora Nilma Darnum v Catani Warragul Industrials - bye
home to Fish Creek this week. MDU was at near full strength but will make room for two changes to the side this week. “We will certainly take a lot of positives out of the game which wasn’t as bad as the scores indicated,” Wilson said. Roy Mullins performed well on the wing, Tremaine Tohiariki roved well while ruckman Donny Epa was used well across half back and later moved up forward to kick several goals. Kilcunda-Bass, which had the benefit of a match against Phillip Island over Easter, had better run and produced a good, four quarter performance. New recruit Jesse Attenborough did well in the centre, ruckman Brad Hender dominated the taps, while half back
RESERVES MDU 12.7.79 d Kilcunda-Bass 5.7.37 Top goalkicker: M. Cantwell 4 (MDU). MDU best: N. Eddy, P. Harris, M. Jones, S. White, L. Corry, R. Damkjaer. K-B best: C. Wells, L. Woolford, F. DeRubeis, L. Golby, S. Crawford, J. Turner.
RESERVES Phillip Island 8.8.56 d Fish Creek 7.10.52 Top goalkicker: J. Law 4 (Fish Creek). Phillip Island best: T. Winder, J. Turner, A. Goyne, R. Linford, J. Sunderland, S. Fenech. Fish Creek best: J. Law, M. Danckert, J. Spokes, S. Ellicott, S. McNaughton, P. Mueller.
UNDER 15 Phillip Island 16.11.107 d Fish Creek 4.1.25 Top goalkicker: T. Van Cuylenburg 4 (Phillip Island). Phillip Island best: T. Van Cuylenburg, A. Officer, T. Sandbach, W. Hiatt, J. Cleeland, E. Richards. Fish Creek best: S. Buckland, J. Buckland, G. Park, B. Harfield/ Park, H. Buckland, J. Flanders.
Look out for Foster FOSTER got out of the blocks for season 2010 with a huge win over Yarram.
• Donny Epa Damien Holmes and Steve O’Brien in the centre all impressed. Having recruited well, the Panthers will trouble a lot of teams this year.
Kilcunda-Bass 16.9.105 d MDU 9.11.65 K-B best: J. Attenborough, S. O’’Bryan, D. Foss, B. Hender, D. Holmes, A. Shackelford. Goals: 4: J. Wells. 2: T. Miller, P. Lange, S. Clark. 1: J. Attenborough, D. Wells , B. Hender , C. Milne , D. Foss , C. Eden. MDU best: R. Harris, D. Aldridge, R. Mullens, T. Harris, T. Wightman, T. Tohiariki. Goals: 3: D. Epa. 2: A. Harris. 1: B. Maxwell , M. Lafferty, C. Davidson, T. Tohiarkiki.
Fish Creek best: T. Manne, J. Staley, B. Anderson, C. Graham, L. Park, D. Cooper. Goals: 2: S. Smith. 1: B. Anderson, C. Park, C. Graham. Phillip Island best: C. Terlich, J. Docherty, S. Docherty, J. Weston, S. Riordan, S. Murdoch. Goals: 1: S. Docherty, J. Docherty, J. Robinson, A. Stock.
UNDER 18 Phillip Island 16.8.104 d Fish Creek 4.9.33 Top goalkickers: 2: D. Holland, M. Jones, J. Smith (Phillip Island). Phillip Island best: N. Pluck, M. Jones, D. Garton, B. Tester, D. Holland, J. Dwyer. Fish Creek best: C. Batten, J. McDonald-Eckersall, S. Dorling, R. Musinskas, R. Nicoll, R. Bohn.
UNDER 18s MDU 14.12.96 d Kilcunda Bass 7.5.47 Top goalkicker: C. Hutcheson 5 (MDU). MDU best: T. Findlay, C. Hutcheson, J. Sinclair, M. Harris, S. Synan, S. Dooney. K-B best: not supplied. UNDER 15s Kilcunda Bass 19.10.124 d MDU 1.0.6 Top goalkickers: J. Read and J. Turner 5 (both K-B). K-B best: D. Blackney, J. Turner, P. Babington, S. Hammond, D. Clay, C. Smith. MDU best: B. Thomas, R. Olden, T. Hanrahan, A. Trotto, A. Hill, C. McInnes.
An eleven goal haul to Foster’s Tom Bartholomew set up the first surprise of the season with the Tigers victorious 29.11.185 to Yarram’s 10.7.67. Yarram travelled to Foster on the back of a big victory over the Allies on the Easter weekend and were confident of victory. But Foster had other ideas as their recruiting during the off-season had clubs talking up their prospects. Scores were tight at the first change with Yarram down by 10 points but the Demons didn’t make the most of their wind advantage. Foster, by comparison, slammed on 8.5 to take complete control of the contest Closing in: the Foster versus Yarram clash a tough while Yarram could manage encounter, despite the score blow out. only one goal. The Tigers were being well served by Tom BarthoFoster 29.11.185 d lomew, Brad Rooney, Shaun Yarram 10.7.67 Everington, Darren Granger, Foster best: T. Bartholomew, B. UNDER 18 Rooney, S. Everington, D. Granger, Foster 15.12.102 d Jake Best and Tyson King. J. Best, T. King. Yarram 6.5.41 Josh Swift, Jim Parry, Jar- Goals: 11: T. Bartholomew. 5: J. Top goalkicker: J. Prowd 4. 4: L. Galle. 2: S. EveringFoster best: J. Prowd, M. Howell, ryd Swift and Corbin Suther- Best. ton. 1: T. Howe, S. Hawking, C. W. Aitken, M. Green, S. Lyon, B. land were hitting their straps Ratcliffe, D. Granger, T. King, B. Busuttil. Rooney, J. Cowell. Yarram best: R. Coulthard, B. for Yarram. Yarram best: M. Lush, C. SutherJamieson, M. Mason, B. Davis, S. Foster coach Dean Duurs- land, J. Swift, J. Swift, J. Parry, L. Rendell, D. Borgia. Jenkins. ma wanted more of the same Goals: 4: J. Swift. 1: C. Bruns, J. UNDER 15 from the Tigers at half time Parry, C. Sutherland, D. Rash, L. Yarram 6.8.44 d as the Tiger supporters were Jenkins, D. Quigley. Foster 5.6.36 RESERVES Top goalkickers: B. Martin 2 (Yarin full cry after Foster had en- Foster 14.19.103 d ram) and J. Richer 2 (Foster). dured a few lean years. Yarram 7.4.46 Yarram best: L. Turner, C. Barlow, Top goalkicker: D. Smith 5 (Foster). T. Holt, R. Baxter, L. Rodaughan, Foster complied to the Foster best: J. Dows, L. Ahern, J. Thomson. coach’s orders with six goals K. Lawrence, S. Mills, T. Davis, Foster best: J. Prain, D. Hateley, D. Smith. J. Coffey, M. Prowd, E. Smith, J. in the third and another nine Yarram best: A. Denovan, L. Midwinter. in the last quarter to bring Borne, B. Taylor, H. Norman, M. Smallwood, D. Carrison. home a mammoth win.
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Reigning champs impress AFTER unfurling their flag at the start of Saturday’s game, last year’s premiers were pumped.
Their president Bill Pratt said the clash started well for Stony Creek, the first quarter scores reflecting a team with its eye on a finals sixth berth at the end of the season. But that’s a way off yet and there’s still some sorting out to do before the league’s best sides are determined. “We need to know a lot more,” said Bill. While the Lions played “pretty well” according to their president and “we’re always happy with a win”, he didn’t think the quarterby-quarter scores, nor the final result, was a true indication of the game that was played. Bill said he felt the Tarwin club would’ve felt the same. “It was an extremely interesting game until well into the third quarter and the total margin flatters us.” That being said, Bill
was impressed with a side that played well, with its newcomers having settled in as a team. The same couldn’t be said for the Sharks. President Dean said some of its players had come in late to the club and lack of fitness was a bit of an issue. “We’ve got four or five new blokes, but each side would be the same. “We weren’t able to move the ball as well as in practice games. “But we’ve come up against a professional side. They’ve improved on last year and their new coach has them keen.” Dean said Stony Creek will be the side to beat this season. Although he agreed the scores didn’t indicate the game was a close one, “we were still 10 goals off a grand final side”. “They were classier than us and they kicked pretty straight. “They were definitely the convincing winners at the end of the day.” Rain held off and there was little wind.
THE Bulldogs regained their bite with a solid win over Dalyston on Saturday.
Stony Creek 18.11.119 d Tarwin 8.10.58 Stony Creek best: J. Stone, N. Rodda, B. Hutchinson, A. Myhal, C. Verboon, A. Zuidema. Goals: 3: J. Shields, A. Huggins. 2: B. Byrnes, R. McKnight, L. McMillan. 1: K. Van Der Pluym, M. Linke, N. Rodda, J. Stone, L. Zuidema, C. Verboon. Tarwin best: S. McMicking, B. Launder, K. Holden, R. Houston, J. Cann, A. Russell. Goals: 4: A. Russell. 1: N. Hughes, D. Wilson, W. Blundy, J. Cann. RESERVES Stony Creek 14.12.96 d Tarwin 3.2.20 Top goalkicker: M. Luscombe 4 (Stony Creek). Stony Creek best: A. Verboon, B. Bowman, M. Luscombe, J. Schelling, B. McKnight. Tarwin best: D. McLean, M. Kreutzberger, M. Carter, J. Van Dillen, P. Houston, T. Giroud.
UNDER 18 Stony Creek 10.5.65 d Tarwin 4.4.28 Top goalkicker: M. Ellicott 3 (Stony Creek). Stony Creek best: T. Pate, L. Bowman, M. Ellicott, M. Dundas, B. Byrne, J. Bright. Tarwin best: J. Stewart, W. Nye, E. Charles, J. O’Sullivan, N. Browne, A. Bell.
UNDER 15 Stony Creek 6.10.46 d Tarwin 4.4.28 Top goalkicker: S. Wilson 2 (Stony Creek). Stony Creek best: J. Wilson, E. Taylor, D. Enter, T. Stone. Tarwin best: C. Ginkel, L. Thwaites, J. Vanderkolk, D. Turner, H. Keily, T. Nye.
Game on: Stony’s Nathanial Rodda and Tarwin’s Travis Cameron. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning @ www. fourcornersframing.biz
Toora wins over DWWWW at Devon Oval
THIS game between neighbours DWWWW and Toora was an important match, especially as both teams have lost big names in the pre-season, but this didn’t stop Toora winning by a big margin. The Allies were strengthened by the return of Jack Moore, Rob Griffiths, Campbell Peterson and Jarod Doran. However since the Yarram game they have lost both Tyler and Campbell Faulkner who have decided to try their luck with East Burwood in the Eastern District League. Toora have also lost many of their Melbourne based players and have gone for a local group of players. The game was played in excellent
conditions at Devon and Toora started off well with the first four goals. Good running and better delivery of the ball into the forward zone allowed the visitors to set up a handy first quarter lead. Tony Ditta, James Pullin and Lewis Ferguson showed what was wanted in attack and the lead stretched further with a very good second term. The Allies’ best quarter was the second and Kyron Rendell proved a strong marking target. A goal to Rendell a few minutes into the term was the team’s opening goal, then when Anthony Garland and Jack Moore cut through the wing Jarod Doran fired through the team’s second from out near the scoreboard.
Soaring: the Allies’ D. McKean and Toora’s Troy Allott.
Bulldogs bite back
For the Allies to be a threat this style had to continue, but in retrospect Toora reset their strategy and kicked the next couple to regain that strong lead. By half time the visitors’ lead was out to eight goals, but the Allies weren’t out of the game. Lack of training together and some basic skills meant mistakes, however the endeavour was excellent. During the second half Toora set up Lincoln Toner as the main target at centre half forward and his height and strong marking was a feature. The Allies showed plenty of desperation, but as has been the story of the past season, they get the ball to centre half forward, but can’t finish the job. Junior players to show out were Adam
Parry, Tom Hunter, Gerald Riley, Eddie Tatnell and Rory Stainer who have come along well and will provide the backbone of the Senior side. Shayne Raspin did a great job in the middle, David McKean competed strongly in the ruck duels and Leigh Madeley a huge job at centre half back, so it will be a tough run, but the club and coach Anthony Sheedy will persevere with their plans. The second half also was a battle of the defences where Michael O’Sullivan did an excellent job, however the Allies were only able to kick one goal whilst Toora scored six.
After a disappointing loss to InverlochKongwak in the opening round, the Dogs returned to the kennel and returned to last year’s form. A good start saw Cade Maskell slot through a couple, giving the Bulldogs an advantage they would hold over the Magpies for the rest of the day. The Garnham brothers were leading the way for Dalyston, which is showing the signs of being a more than competitive outfit in season 2010. Five changes to the Korumburra side from round one seemed to reinvigorate the Bulldogs. Dalyston fought back hard later in the first quarter, before the game settled into an oldfashioned arm wrestle in the second term. No side could gain the ascendency, despite good movement of the ball around the ground. Poor delivery into the attacking half gave the forwards little chance to get on the scoreboard. The second half saw Sam Edwards shifted into the goal square, a move that changed the course of the match. His five goals in the third quarter (the one assist) saw him take the game away from Dalyston. Strong leads, one grab marks and straight kicking was his simple recipe for a seven goal haul. Dalyston fought back in the final quarter, but it was too late to catch the front running Bulldogs.
Korumburra-Bena 17.6.108 d Dalyston 14.9.93 Toora 17.11.113 d DWWWW 4.8.32 Toora best: J. Maurilli-Pullin, M. Glowrey, B. McGuinness, T. Allott, S. Kohlman, L. Toner. Goals 4: L. Toner. 2: S. Kohlman, L. Ferguson, A. Ditta, L. Grylls. 1: M. Glowrey, J. Maurilli-Pullin, M. Roberts, L. Dyson, B. McGrath. DWWWW best: R. Griffiths, M. O’Sullivan, S. Raspin, G. Riley, J. Doran, L. Madeley. Goals: 2: K. Rendell. 1: J. Doran, R. Griffiths. RESERVES Toora 12.14.86 d DWWWW 5.4.34 Top goalkicker: D. Hanratty 5 (Toora). Toora best: L. Green, D. Brett, D. Hanratty, M. Hilder, M. Stone. DWWWW best: S. Beverley, O. Henderson, V. Pecora, D. Callahan, R. Kennedy, A. Banks.
UNDER 18 Toora 13.14.92 d DWWWW 4.3.27 Top goalkicker: D. Hanratty 5. Toora best: D. Hanratty, S. Whatley, C. Hanratty, M. Brown, K. Kokoras, B. Scammell. DWWWW best: E. Paterson, B. Vardy, L. Elliott, R. Stainer, K. Henderson, J. Crapper. UNDER 15 Toora 25.13.163 d DWWWW 1.0.6 Top goalkicker: B. Doran 9 (Toora). Toora best: B. Doran, K. Holmes, A. Vening, M. Edwards, P. Doran, C. James. DWWWW best: E. Farley, S. Gamlin, A. Moore, J. Saliakos, A. O’Sullivan, D. Skarratt.
Korumburra-Bena best: B. Arnold, S. Edwards, B. Fitzpatrick, G. Bongiorno, R. Staples, R. Mortimer. Goals: 7: S. Edwards. 3: C. Maskell. 2: D. Alger. 1: R. Staples, C. Langley, B. Fitzpatrick, T. Smith, B. Arnold. Dalyston best: N. Garnham, M. Garnham, C. Samargis, B. Carew, A. Donohue, A. Williams. Goals: 4: A. Gennaccaro. 2: T. Osbaldeston, R. Birnie, M. Rosendale, B. Carew. 1: N. Garnham, A. Donohue. RESERVES Korumburra-Bena 3.10.88 d Dalyston 1.3.9 Top goalkicker: T. Moughanie 4 (Kor-Bena). Kor-Bena best: J. Caporale, J. Paterson, A. Ward, T. Moughanie, J. Van Rooye. Dalyston best: M. Boyle, T. Dowson, B. Hunter, A. Ware, S. Coldebella. UNDER 18 Korumburra-Bena 12.8.80 d Dalyston 7.5.47 Top goalkicker: I. Osman 5. Kor-Bena best: A. Snooks, M. Edwards, J. Rippingale, I. Osman, A. Meade, S. McIvor. Dalyston best: J. Beasley, S. Kuyper, A. Ridley, J. Connell, M. Howell.
Adam Sheedy: the Allies coach at quarter time.
UNDER 15 Korumburra-Bena 5.3.33 d Dalyston 4.5.29 Kor-Bena best: A. O’Neill, N. Somerville, B. Cosson, J. Harris, J. Williams, C. Poynton Dalyston best: L. West, J. Ray-Angarane, T. Landells, H. Wright, N. Kellow, D. Williams.
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STONY Creek hosted jumping trials for horses last week. Animals that pass the test are allowed to compete in events this jumping season. There were 32 horses, mainly from the Cranbourne region being tested in six hurdles and two steeple trials. New jumps were trialled due to the controversy surrounding the safety of horses at meetings. Reports said two horses fell but weren’t injured, while another three stumbled. Stony Creek Racing Club CEO Ralph Gallagher said it was the first lot of trials held at the club this year. “Racing Victoria and the various elements of jumps racing have been working closely to develop acceptable jumps,” he said. “I think Stony Creek Racing Club is anxious that the splendid resources we have are made available to help all aspects of racing in Victoria. “We believe we have a very good track and over the last 12 months we have put a lot of effort into getting it into tip top shape.” The club is waiting to hear from Racing Victoria about whether there will be more trials at the racecourse.
Cutting corners in Poowong By Chris Brown
POOWONG North will host a lawnmower racing extravaganza next month. About 30 mowers are expected to reach speeds of more than 70km/h at the event But these lawnmowers won’t be cutting the grass as the cutter deck is removed for safety reasons. Poowong CFA captain Stephen Douglas is
organising the event as a fundraiser for the fire brigade. He is currently coming second in the lawnmower racing championships this season after winning at Heywood in February and coming equal first at Yarrawonga in January. The Australian Ride-on Lawn Mower Racing Association or AROLMRA has about 70 members. “It would be very satisfying to win my home race if that is possible, but I will have some
tough competition,” he said. Douglas became interested in the sport following a lawnmower race at Stony Creek. “I went along and had a look and a chat with other racers, went home and built the mower from there,” he said. “All the people l spoke to at that race were very helpful in guiding me in the right direction.” He was given a Western Ride mower chassis with the engine and cutting deck having already
been removed. “The big expense is building the mower,” Douglas said. “Mine cost around $2000, but people don’t need to spend big bucks to get involved in the sport and also travelling to the tracks. “The mower is lowered, a motorbike is fitted, but the mower must be made from a domestic ride-on mower chassis and retain the look of a ride-on mower.”