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Pretty in pink LAURA Muranty or “Lauzi the Clown� makes a balloon flower for sisters Ella, Ava and Mia Marshall at the Meeniyan Community Family Fun Day on Saturday. The event commemorated International Day of People with a Disability and Social Inclusion Week. Turn to page 8 to find out more.
Street kids Children roam free at night
By Jacob de Kunder KORUMBURRA Police are warning parents to know where their children are these school holidays. Leading Senior Constable Fleur Bevis said police are coming across primary school aged children wondering the streets after 10pm in Korumburra.
“If they are out late at night, there are dangers,� she said. “You certainly have to be aware of traffic. Most of the time they are wearing darker clothing; it’s not just a danger to the community but themselves.� And Korumburra is not the only town where children are roaming the streets late into the night. “By and large our youth in the area are pretty
good and we don’t have a serious problem compared to other areas, but we need to make sure that continues the way it is,� LS/C Bevis said. Children wondering the streets also become automatic suspects for vandalism and other crimes of the night. “We sometimes find it’s not the kids we have spoken to who have been involved in anything,� LS/C Beavis said. “If they are out wondering at night and putting
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themselves at risk and you are the child we have spoken to and have seen, then you will come to mind when something happens. “The message we want to get out to parents is that it may not be your child doing these things, but if they are out wandering the streets they may be spotlighted for something that has gone on.� Children as young has 10 years of age have come to the attention of police. Continued on page 8.
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derful event for the kids and just gets bigger and bigger every year thanks to the work of the Korumburra Business Association, the Lions Club, the Scouts and the Rotary Club. Some 500 people joined in the fun making the turn up bigger and better than last year. After six meetings and two months of planning, the result was excellent. The Korumburra Business Association worked hard to put the event in place and to have everything cleaned up by 6pm. “We are extremely happy with how everyone has put an effort in. We hope everyone walked away with a smile,” president of the Korumburra Business Associa-
tion David Amor said. Prices were kept low to increase the enjoyment of families with rides and food at the price of a gold coin donation. Kids were able to get a free photo with Santa and a chocolate thanks to David Smith from Korumburra Photographics. There were plenty more activities for the children including railway trolley rides, an animal farm, jumping castles, bungee run, mini golf and for the horse and carriage ride. Merv, Ian and Neville from Dumbalk were called in after the planned horses couldn’t make it and the Korumburra Business Association couldn’t be more thrilled. Children were also rapt with the variety in store for
Jump for fun: Dusk Shayl from Korumburra had a great time on the jumping castle.
them. John and Joanne from Bass provided the entertainment including the jumping castle and bungee run. They also had tins available for people to make donations to go towards the Korumburra Business Association. “We are proudly bringing Korumburra together,” Mr Amor said. All funds raised will go towards Korumburra Business Association projects in the New Year. The association is looking for more volunteers to help it out in 2014.
Mini golfers: Brianna Marshall, Stephen Cue, Jason Cue, Riley Twite and Jasmine Twite soak in the fun of Korumburra’s Christmas Family Day.
Woorayl welcomes Christmas THERE was something special for everyone at the annual Woorayl Lodge fete on Saturday. The Ladies Auxiliary has been managing the event for 40 years. The fete was held just in time for Christmas to cater for gift needs of those young and old. Stalls included crafts,
puzzles, dolls, jigsaws, cakes, produce, plants and plenty of furniture so everyone had something to find. A lucky winner would be set for Christmas after winning the big Christmas hamper raffled off later in
the day. The fun continued inside where there was Devonshire tea and desserts on offer. The fete took two days to put together and will be a massive benefit to the residents of Woorayl Lodge. The
Kids included: Chey and Victoria Tuckett from Leongatha check out the selection of dolls and crafts.
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Little extras to find: Leongatha’s Roger and Margaret Nelson marvel at the variety of goods at the Woorayl Lodge Fete on Saturday.
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Fire risk hangs over teddies The hundreds of stuffed toys lining the ceiling of the Korumburra Tourist Park’s barbecue shelter will be subjected to a CFA inspection in 2014. If labelled a fire risk, the toys could be removed. Park manager Heidi Marshall does not want to see the toys go. “This is a great attraction all the residents and visitors really like and it would be a massive shame to see it go,” she said. “We are planning on dropping the ceiling lights to prevent heat issues, but it will come down to what the CFA says now.” South Gippsland Shire Council owns the park and property manager Chris Van Der Ark said council was not trying to remove the toys. “What we have discussed is the contribution these toys have as a fire risk in that location,” she said. “There is an open fire there and sparks do fly, so we had to investigate whether there is a potential the toys could cause a worse fire. “We have agreed to have a fire extinguisher
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ed to be coming over.” Mayor Cr Neil Rankine said council was “spoiled for choice”. The role was highly sought after, with more than 50 applicants from all over the country, many of whom already held CEO positions. “Councillors were unanimous in this decision. Paul has the right set of skills and experience, and will use his extensive network of contacts across all levels of government for the benefit of our community,” Cr Rankine said. Mr Buckley has been CEO at Latrobe for the past 10 years and previously worked in council’s corporate services division and held the role of general manager of city strategy. He will commute from his home in Yinnar and also spend time at a family holiday home at Cape Woolamai. Mr Buckley said he often visits the Bass Coast, and said the new role offered a mix of challenges. Cr Rankine said Mr
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South Gippsland Shire briefs More equestrian planning SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council is putting $10,000 towards planning for an equestrian centre at Stony Creek. South Gippsland Shire Council moved on Wednesday, November 27 to put the funds towards an economic impact assessment, business plan and concept plan refinement during 2013/14. These reports will build on initial investigations, conducted since 2010, on which the council has already spent $26,000. The council sees the new round of studies as a way to reduce the risk of either missing a worthwhile opportunity or developing an inappropriate facility. A regional equestrian centre would be expected to attract visitors and to generate a lot of economic activity in the district, building on the allure of the current Stony Creek races. The venue might also attract other events such as car shows, cattle sales and shows, rodeos, campdrafting and dog shows. In a survey of the equestrian network across Gippsland and southeast Melbourne, 85 per cent of respondents indicated they would use a Stony Creek equestrian centre
and several clubs responded they are forced to hold their larger gatherings (of 100 to 400 horses) outside the region for want of a facility. Cr Jeanette Harding, deputy mayor, said the construction of the proposed venue would be “a grand economic event for our shire.” The contribution of $10,000 from the council supports an application for $30,000 from the state government’s Putting Locals First program. Cr Harding also spoke about the benefits of bringing equine veterinarians into South Gippsland. She described how very sick horses in South Gippsland currently have to make the long and traumatic journey to Werribee for veterinary treatment. The concept plans were developed in consultation with equestrian and pony clubs in Leongatha, Berry’s Creek and Meeniyan, Stony Creek Racing Club and Stony Creek Recreation Reserve Committee of Management. However, the Leongatha and District Equestrian Club has previously expressed concern it may be forced to relocate from the Tilson Court facility in Leongatha to the proposed equestrian centre at Stony Creek.
Korumburra library to be rezoned THE Korumburra Library site will be rezoned to a Commercial 1 Zone under the Korumburra Town Centre Framework Plan. On Wednesday, November 27 the South Gippsland Shire Council voted to adopt the plan by a narrow margin of five votes to three. Of the three councillors who voted against the
What do you want? SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council is urging residents of Leongatha and the surrounding area to have their say about the town’s future. The draft of the Leongatha Community Infrastructure Plan is about to be displayed so as to facilitate community consultation. The plan will prioritise allocation of funds to facilities in Leongatha as it experiences population growth over the next 20 years. By 2031 the population is expected to exceed 8000, which will be 22% of the South Gippsland population. Cr Higel Hutchinson-Brooks encouraged residents to read the document and submit their thoughts on the facilities Leongatha will need in the future. The document will be on public exhibition on the council’s website under documents and publications: exhibition documents. You can also contact the council on 5662 9200 or at 9 Smith Street, Leongatha.
broad motion to adopt the plan, Cr Bob Newton made it clear his concern with the council’s recommendation was with the library rezoning specifically. He felt rezoning the library left it vulnerable to the site being sold in the future and the library moved elsewhere, which would disadvantage Korumburra residents and and rob it of a central and valuable block of land. Cr Andrew McEwen also spoke against the library rezoning, saying the rezoning could take place at any time and the council did not need to undertake it now for the planning of Korumburra’s town centre to advance. Cr Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks stated the rezoning of the library was not designed to allow the sale of the library site. Having all of central Korumburra’s land in the same zone would allow for flexible planning, he said, and would provide “a clear table to do whatever is best in the long term.” Cr Hutchinson-Brooks assured the gallery he would not support the sale of the library site at the present time. Cr Mohya Davies was adamant the council should show leadership and adopt the framework plan to put Korumburra in a position to progress and develop. Point five of the motion commits council “to continuing the library service and community uses (currently located at 165 Commercial St) in Korumburra. The permanent location will be directed by the Korumburra Central Project.”
Proud leader: David McAlpine was commended by Victorian Governor, The Honourable Alex Chernov AC QC, as one of the three finalists in the Newsboys Youth Leadership Awards.
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Roads action: maybe the call has been heard about the state of our roads. Workers from Fowler’s Asphalting were busy repairing road pavement on the Leongatha-Koonwarra Road last week.
Roads funding push SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council has ramped up its Repairing our Roads advocacy campaign in a bid to attract more funding from the State Government. Council has asked residents and visitors to support the campaign by completing a quick online survey that will provide valuable data about the financial and safety impact on drivers and their passengers, as well as identifying current hazard sites. Mayor Cr Jim Fawcett said public feedback would help council prioritise the most dangerous hazards for attention, information council can apply to its own roads and also give to the State Government to validate the need for further funding and works on council and state roads. “Through the support of our local member, the Deputy Premier Peter Ryan, we have already received significant support from the State Government and VicRoads commenced major patching works last week as soon as the roads dried out,” Cr Fawcett said. “But the demand is unprecedented and so much more is required to return our roads to acceptable safety standards.” Council manages over 800km of sealed and 1300km of unsealed road infrastructure that includes roads and shoulders, drains, bridges, culverts, road, guideposts and rails. “Years of drought followed by three years of heavy rain and storm events have undermined the roads to the point it is difficult to make some patching jobs hold for any length of time,” Cr Fawcett said. “In many circumstances the more intensive repair works cannot be undertaken until these sites are sufficiently dry, so the problems can compound by both lack of funds
and site conditions. “We are as concerned as you are, and while we will do whatever we can to improve the situation, I do ask people to drive extremely carefully as conditions are continually changing. You are at least aware of this, so heed the knowledge.” Cr Fawcett said visitors soon arriving for summer holidays would be mostly ignorant of where the trouble spots are. “But if we get enough sunny days we are confident VicRoads will be on top of the most troublesome spots by then,” he said. Cr Fawcett said the new web page provided information about roads and a hazard reporting facility. People will also be able to follow what actions have been taken and the progress made. “When someone is ‘outside the square’ they can often see solutions those closer to the problem can’t, so we’re happy to hear your thoughts,” Cr Fawcett said. Go to www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au. Depending on the response, the survey is expected to run until early January so feedback can be captured from visitors and part-time residents as well. South Gippslanders may finally be getting some roads action. Last week Fowler’s Asphalting was out preparing the road surface for re-sealing to happen during summer. But no-one was sure when this would happen when The Star queried workers. Asked about the deep hole further along the highway closer to Koonwarra (which has a 40km/h speed limit), they said they wouldn’t be fixing the hole. “That one’s not ours; it’s Fulton Hogan (the other contractor) so we don’t know about that one mate,” a worker said.
No child care takers NO ALTERNATE childcare provider is interested in running the Prom Coast Centre for children’s child care service in Foster, it seems. “Council has just conducted a statewide public expression of interest process to test the market for potential licensed providers for Corner Inlet,” said Jan Martin, South Gippsland Shire Council’s director of community services. “Unfortunately despite several enquiries, we received no submissions, so this presents a real challenge.” UnitingCare Gippsland announced in September it would withdraw childcare services at the end of February in four Gippsland locations, including Foster and Mirboo North. UnitingCare will continue to provide kindergarten services at Foster, Toora, Welshpool and Fish Creek. While the provision of childcare services is not a role of council, council has been working closely with the community and the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development to find an alternate provider for Corner Inlet. Meetings have been held with parents and interested community members to discuss the impact of UnitingCare’s withdrawal of services. “The deadline is just three months away. Staff and families are very anx-
ious about the future and we are doing everything we can to help find a solution,” Mrs Martin said. Council will now focus on Plan B: to help the community form a Committee of Management to operate the service in Corner Inlet. South Gippsland has demonstrated child care services can operate viably when managed by a committed community committee of management, as demonstrated by Leongatha Child Care Centre and Birralee in Korumburra. “The community is committed to retaining the service and almost 30 people have put their hands up to support this initiative,” Mrs Martin said. “It is a complex issue that requires a sound business foundation for it to be successful. We will assist with financial modelling because we do not want to be in the same position, with the service under threat, a year down the track. “Time is critical, particularly with the Christmas break looming. We will do everything we can to help them to see child care services continue in Corner Inlet.” The expression of interest process for Mirboo North’s St Andrews Child Care was successful in attracting interest with interviews to be conducted this week. Childcare funding is the responsibility of the Federal Government and council will continue to lobby strongly for adequate rural child care funding.
Truly local: Mary-Ann, Paul and Dare Ahern are proud of their business, which has now been operating in the community of Foster for 30 years.
Still going strong “Then it takes on a new direction – the industry itself, AHERNS Fruit Market and Fine Foods in the way you do it, the way you apply yourself in it – that Foster is a renowned purveyor of quality fruit then becomes the driver as well.” and vegetables and fine food throughout the The Ahern's opened the fruit shop in 1983; with area. humble beginnings – on the same site as today but only And after 30 years, the family owned and operated business is one of the few remaining fresh fruit and vegetable speciality stores in South Gippsland. Paul Ahern grew up in the city but was never a person who enjoyed city life – “I just didn't feel right living in the city,” he said. Paul said when he moved to Foster, “The sense of community was quite unique and had a very welcoming aspect – that was the thing that really appealed to me.” “It's an absolutely gorgeous place, just look at the landscape – it's incomparable, but the people are what really make it.” Paul said the love of Foster and the local community is just part of the journey. “It's what drives you initially, but then the driving force is a will to succeed,” he said. “We got to the stage where we figured out we were reasonably competent at doing this and decided this is what we really like – being able to run a successful fruit and vegetable business in the country.
a small tin shed with a few trestle tables, and a car towing a trailer to the Melbourne markets. My how times have changed; now Aherns is housed in a beautifully appointed space designed for ease of shopping. The produce section offers a wide range of fresh, ripe fruit and vegetables and the deli and gourmet food sections offer a host of artisan breads, sauces, biscuits, drinks, cheeses, antipasto products, organic and glutenfree goods and gourmet treats. They even have a range of health foods on offer including a variety of teas, snack bars and vitamins. Paul and Mary-Ann have three sons, with Dare (the youngest) the only one working in the business. Congratulations on a job well done Aherns – giving the people of Foster and surrounds access to fresh fruit and vegetables of the highest quality for the past 30 years. What a great contribution to all the families that have grown up in the area over that time.
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Movember finale in reverse: while the men were outside losing their moustaches, Gaby Webber, Anna McHarrie and Kerryl Battersby were inside Lulu Cafe adorning their own fancy ‘stauche.
Mo bros: working together to make a difference were Kevin Nesci, Paul Stampton, Craig Lyon and Matt Buglisi.
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THREE men said goodbye to their facial hair at Lulu Cafe’s makeshift shave station on Friday to commemorate the end of Movember and to raise money and awareness for men’s health. Movember is held throughout the month of November and gives men the chance to do something active to support men’s health research. Donations are raised for the moustaches they grow and action is taken particularly toward awareness of prostate and testicular
cancer. Craig Lyon from the South Gippsland Shire Council is no stranger to saying goodbye to the telltale moustache at the end of the month having participated in Movember for many years now. For Kevin Nesci of Nesci’s Transports, this would be a huge change as he got rid of the moustache he has been sporting for 27 years. Paul Stampton farewelled not only his facial hair, but also shaved his head for the cause at the hands of Razor Sharp Men’s Hairdressing’s Damien Noonan. “We’ve got some happy wives now,” Craig said. The council has raised
$300 and Nesci’s Transport has raised around $850 to go towards the cause. No total has been
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played in support by the South Gippsland community. “It’s looking pretty
Farewell old friend: Nesci’s Transports’ Kevin Nesci has the moustache he has had for 27 years shaved by Lulu Cafe’s Kerryl Battersby.
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All upbeat at hospital’s AGM THE mood at the Gippsland Southern Health Service’s 21st Annual General Meeting was all upbeat and dominated by the talk of the new Leongatha hospital.
Positive outlook: Governor Award recipient Dean Cashin and Gippsland Southern Health Service president David Harvey at the 21st Annual General Meeting.
The meeting was held in the Primary Health area of the new hospital last Thursday, November 28. Other highlights on the agenda included the achievements made in 2013, the finance report and the 2012/13 Quality of Care Report. The biggest of these
Kind contributions: Gippsland Southern Health Service president David Harvey congratulates and thanks Governor Award recipients Eileen Wisdom and Dean Cashin.
achievements is the implementation of many years of planning to completely rebuild a new hospital on the land behind the old one. This gives high hopes for health services to remain in excellent condition for the foreseeable future. “I would like to acknowledge the gift of the land by Hugh McCartin many years ago. Very few health services could have been in such a fantastic position,” Gippsland Southern Health Service president David Harvey said. The hospital staff was also recognised for its patience and good humour during the disruptive time of construction. The new facility is a huge step forward in regards to its size and quality but there are no guarantees in terms of automatic growth funding. However, with more being done locally, the growing population and the growing attraction of working alongside the facility in Korumburra, the future of the Leongatha hospital is looking positive. In terms of the Quality of Care report, the contribution of staff and volunteers within the health service is another success for Gippsland Southern Health Service. Critical projects to be undertaken in the following year will be the maintenance of excellent infra-
structure and car parking, focus can be diverted solely on services, increased community engagement, developing home based services, an enhanced rela-
tionship with Korumburra Medical Centre and a greater focus on the western end of the shire. The meeting was wrapped up by presenting
Governor Awards to Dean Cashin from Morrison Jefferis and advocate of palliative care services Eileen “Wizzy” Wisdom for their contribution.
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Everyone welcome at Meeniyan By Tayla Kershaw MEENIYAN Recreation Reserve came alive for the Meeniyan Community Family Fun Day on Saturday. The town came together to celebrate International Day of People with Disability and Social Inclusion Week. The concept was brought to fruition with the help of the South Coast Access Alliance, a team of organisations who support disability. These organisations include Yooralla, Scope, Connecting Skills Victoria, Bass Coast Community Health Service, Gippsport, Bass Coast Shire, South Gippsland Shire and South Coast Primary Care Partnership. This is the third year the social inclusion event
has been held, but this was the first time the Meeniyan Recreation Reserve hosted the event.
In previous years the event has taken place at the beaches in Cowes and Inverloch to promote bet-
ter beach access to those with a disability. This year they were going for a “carnival setting”.
“We are showcasing the ability of people with disability,” Julia Lomas from the South Coast Access Alliance said.
Clients of the organisation helped to run the activities such as face painting, the jumping castle, an animal farm and games.
“We hope we made the day awesome, fun and inclusive,” Laura Muranty from Southern Exposure Theatre said.
Fire warning By Tayla Kershaw L E O N G AT H A Police and CFA are looking into a small grass fire that caused concern on the Great Southern Rail Trail at Leongatha yesterday (Monday) morning.
Local superhero: Lisa and Abbey Lees love Toby Lees’ new Spiderman look painted by Kim Geddes (right) from Luke and Kim’s Face Painting.
THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS! Approximately 6,500 people volunteer each year in South Gippsland, making a magnificent contribution through local clubs, groups & projects. On International Volunteer Day (Thurs 5 December) a special thanks goes to the 800 people who partner with Council to deliver services at our Visitor Information Centres, Coal Creek Community Park & Museum, and through management of facilities such as halls, recreation reserves and swimming pools. Others help by serving on Advisory Committees, delivering Meals on Wheels and driving for our Community Transport program. Your contribution makes a meaningful difference to so many others… thank you sincerely!
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NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF AMENDMENT C80 Amendment C 80, Authorisation A 02666 South Gippsland Shire Council has prepared Amendment C80 to the South Gippsland Planning Scheme. In accordance with section 8A (3) of the Planning and Environment Act 1987, the Minister for Planning authorised South Gippsland Shire Council as planning authority to prepare the amendment. The land affected by the amendment is all new development areas within the Shire. The amendment proposes to: ? Insert as reference documents into the Local Planning Policy Framework; ? ‘Healthy by Design: a planners' guide to environments for active living, 2012(HBD)' as amended ? ‘The Infrastructure Design Manual'' (IDM) as amended ? ‘South Gippsland Open Space Strategy 2007' ? ‘South Gippsland Recreation Strategy 2007' ? ‘South Gippsland Housing and Settlement Strategy, 2013' ? Insert new clause, 22.08 'Interim Telecommunications Conduit Policy', specifying requirements when installing new telecommunication services ? Amend Schedule 1 to Clause 52.01, 'Public Open Space Contribution and Subdivision', to clarify public open space contribution set out in the Subdivision Act 1988
HELP US CAMPAIGN FOR BETTER ROADS! Quick On-Line Survey Council has developed an online 'Repairing our Roads' Survey to identify the financial and safety impacts of the current road conditions. We invite motorists to complete the survey which we will collate for Council's own use and to present to the State Government as validation for further road funding and repairs in the Shire. It will just ? take a minute or two and can be easily found on www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au. Enquiries Ph 5662 9200 COUNCIL PUBLIC SESSIONS Council Chambers, Leongatha PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS Bookings for speaking times essential Ph 5662 9222 Wed, 11 December 2.00pm; 7.00pm* (*by noon 10/12) Wed, 18 December 10.00am BRIEFING Wed, 11 Dec 1.15pm Annual Audit Committee update ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING Wed, 18 December – 2.00pm INTERESTED IN COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES? Are you interested in participating in community engagement activities, including workshops or surveys, to help Council to understand community views on topics that may shape its future directions? If so, we would like to capture your contact details so that we can invite you to participate in various consultation activities over the next four months. These will include workshops and on-line or hard copy surveys, among other things. If you are interested in participating, please send an email or letter to (Att: Director Corporate Services), council@southgippsland.vic.gov.au or 9 Smith St. Leongatha, or phone 5662 9811) and include your name, address, phone number and email address. TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE – MAIN SOUTH ROAD POOWONG EAST Main South Rd Poowong East (between Schmidts Rd & Waterfall Rd) will be temporarily closed from Mon 2nd until Fri 6th December, pending weather conditions, for culvert replacement works north of RRN 2670. Enquiries: Kevin Maskell 5662 9116.
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You may inspect the amendment, any documents that support the amendment and the explanatory report about the amendment, free of charge, during office hours, at the office of the planning authority, South Gippsland Shire Council, 9 Smith St Leongatha and on www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au (Documents on public exhibition);and at www.dpcd.vic.gov.au/planning/publicinspection . Other options are Foster, Leongatha and Milpara Community Houses and the Venus Bay Community Centre. Any person who may be affected by the amendment may make a submission to the planning authority. Submissions must be made in writing giving the submitter's name and contact address, clearly stating the grounds on which the Amendment is supported or opposed and indicating what changes (if any) the submitter wishes to make. Name and contact details of submitters are required for Council to consider submissions and to notify such persons of the opportunity to attend Council meetings and any public hearing held to consider submissions. In accordance with the Planning and Environment Act 1987, Council must make available for inspection a copy of any submissions made. The closing date for submissions is Fri, 24 January 2014. Submissions should be sent to Nick Edwards, South Gippsland Shire Council, Private Bag 4, Leongatha 3953. Public exhibition of documents: Thu 5 Dec - 5pm, Fri 24 Jan Drop-in' information session: Council Chambers Thurs 12 Dec, 3pm- 5pm.
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The fire could have covered 50m of land but was confined to a small area by the Leongatha CFA. The cause of the fire is yet to be determined. Police reported no evidence of cigarettes, petrol, lightning or wind. Leongatha CFA’s Robert Turner urged people to take care to reduce the risk of fire now summer is here. Leongatha Police would like to make
people more aware of fire danger. The Rail Trail is a popular track for walkers, joggers and cyclists, but even glass
bottles can cause fire. The incident was the first call for the summer in Leongatha, two days into the season.
Close call: Constable Nathan Grist from Leongatha Police investigates the small grass fire that started along the Great Southern Rail Trail.
POLICE BRIEFS Lost licence A 20 YEAR OLD Korumburra man lost his driver’s licence for 13 months and received a fine of more than $600 after being caught drink driving. Mirboo North Police intercepted the man in the IGA carpark in Leongatha early on Sunday. He recorded a blood alcohol reading of 0.139. As a probationary driver, his reading was meant to be zero.
Office burgled NOTHING was stolen during a burglary on a farm office at Mirboo North last Thursday night. An offender cut a steel bracket to the
door of the office to gain entry. Police reported the office – on the Strzelecki Highway - was searched but nothing was stolen.
Woman airlifted A LEONGATHA woman was airlifted to a Melbourne hospital after a single car crash at Leongatha South yesterday (Monday). S/C Garth Campbell of Wonthaggi Police said the woman left the InverlochKoonwarra Road intersection and crossed over the Bass Highway, before coming to rest in a paddock. The accident occurred at around 2.15pm.
Street kids Continued from page 1. “Both the principals of the primary schools have been involved in the community meetings that we have had,” LS/C Beavis said. “That is certainly the age we are looking at to nip it in the bud earlier and figure out these strategies before it becomes a problem.” Police will be taking a proactive approach against the issue from now. “We will be sending letters to any parents of children aged 16 or lower who are found on the street between 10pm and 6am so parents are aware we have actually spoken to them and where they have been,” LS/C Bevis said. “Parents may think that their child is going to a friend’s house and that’s where they are going to stay for the whole night, and not realising they are moving from one place to the next.”
Where are they?: Leading Senior Constable Fleur Bevis is encouraging parents to know where their children are at night.
“THE STAR”, Tuesday, December 3, 2013 - PAGE 9
Salvos building takes shape CONSTRUCTION of the new Salvation Army building in Leongatha is progressing well. The large structure can be seen taking shape on the corner of Ogilvy Street and Long Street. Work should be complete in late April or early May 2014. Martyn Scrimshaw of the Salvation Army said construction of the new centre is an exciting development for the staff and the congregation. “We’re very positive and excited about what the future holds,” he said. The facility will be a one-stop shop for Salvation Army services such as the homeless service (incorporating youth and major life issues services), the domestic violence support service, the foster care service and emergency relief (for example, the food bank and positive life
programs). The Salvation Army in Leongatha has simply outgrown its existing facilities. On a busy day, between 130 and 160 adults and children might attend the Mainly Music program in a building that has only two toilets. All Salvos activities will be held at the new centre, including the SAGALA youth program, Mainly Music family music program and church services. The Tuesday morning cafe may expand in the new building. Once the Salvos’ current home on Aberdeen Road is vacant it will be put up for sale. Expressions of interest in the property are welcome. The Leongatha Salvation Army Thrift Shop will remain on Bair Street.
Exciting future ahead: CEO of The Salvation Army South East Services Network Robert Martin, Regional Gippscare manager Celia Irwin and captain of the Leongatha Salvation Army Martyn Scrimshaw at the construction site of the new Leongatha Salvation Army building.
Give for local children THE community has started giving generously to disadvantaged children this Christmas, with many presents already under Bass Coast Shire Council’s Christmas Giving Trees.
Great for giving: Margaret Ryan and Melody Stone show off some of the gifts already donated to Bass Coast Shire Council’s Christmas Giving Tree this year.
Mayor, Cr Neil Rankine, said there is still plenty of room under the trees for more presents. “For those wanting to donate gifts you can drop them at any of Council’s Customer Service Centres in Cowes, Inverloch, Grantville and Wonthaggi,” said Cr Rankine. “While all donations
are valued, please keep in mind there is always a shortage of presents for children aged 10 and under, and they need to be unwrapped and new.” All gifts left under the Christmas Giving Tree will be distributed across the shire by the combined welfare group, which consists of representatives from the Salvation Army, St Vincent de Paul, Davey House and churches from Wonthaggi and Inverloch. “We are asking people to bring in their gifts before Friday, December 13, so there is time to distribute and wrap the presents to families that
need them. Any gifts received after this date will be held over until next year,” Cr Rankine said. “Christmas is a time for giving, so help spread the festive cheer and make it a special celebra-
tion for everyone in Bass Coast.” Please note, Council’s Customer Service area at the Civic Centre Wonthaggi is now located back at the McBride Avenue entrance.
The right support can take you a long way. FedUni Info Day Wednesday 18 December 2013, Mt Helen and Gippsland Campuses, 11am–3pm Whatever your Year 12 results, FedUni has got your back. Register and come along to Info Day on 18 December to talk about your course preferences. You’ll see how a little support can take you a long way.
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FORMER Leongatha footballer Beau Vernon, who became a quadraplegic after a tragic onfield accident, will speak at a DVD launch in Leongatha this evening. Beau will be at the launch of the DVD What next? Transition stories featuring young people from South Gippsland and Bass Coast. The event will be held at Stadium 4 Cinema from 5.30-7pm, by the South Gippsland Bass Coast Local Learning and Employment Network. A PIPI count conducted by Marine Ecological Solutions Pty Ltd started on Monday, December 2. The count will be over five to seven days, depending on weather and other conditions.
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DON’T forget the Dumbalk and District Christmas Party will be held in the Dumbalk Memorial Park this Friday, December 6 from 6pm. BYO food and drinks, chairs. Come and enjoy Santa, jumping castle, lollies and icy poles. All most welcome.
the fine jumps from $289 to $433. Victoria Police will be enforcing the new penalties immediately. Victoria Police Assistant Commissioner Robert Hill said, “People right across the state who continue to flout the laws are also on notice that these tougher penalties also impact them. Just because you may be driving along a quiet rural road doesn’t mean you won’t be distracted by using a mobile phone.” POLICE are starting to see holiday home burglaries emerge again as a local issue. Please keep any eye on your neighbourhood, remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. THE class of 1993 from Leongatha Secondary College is celebrating its 20 year reunion. December 14 will see two
gatherings. In the daytime, meet at McIndoe Park between 2pm and 6pm; partners and kids welcome, bring your own food and drinks. In the evening, a second gathering will take place at 6.30pm at Leongatha RSL for dinner or just drinks.
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INVERLOCH Primary School students will sing Christmas carols to residents of Seahaven aged care home this Wednesday and Thursday.
First class: dancers Belle Cocksedge of Yanakie and Chloe Adkins from Leongatha were excited to perform at the Salvation Army Annual Christmas concert at Hamer Hall, Melbourne on Saturday. Belle and Chloe are members of the National Institute of Performing Arts based in Melbourne.
THE Leongatha South, Ruby and Koonwarra brigades will be selling quality trees for $45 to raise funds. Trees will be available from 8.30am-4pm this Saturday and Sunday, December 7 and 8, and also during the same times on December 14. Funds will help pay for the extension of the Koonwarra fire station, a new breathing apparatus room at Leongatha
Turning pages: Bass Coast Shire Council’s recreation development officer Lee-Anne Harmer, Bass Coast principal librarian Colin Waring, TS Constructions director Stephen Howell, project manager Barry Hopkins and council’s arts and leisure manager Jenny Churchill.
Library on the move Deck the halls: the Leongatha Nextra Newsagency is feeling the Christmas spirit with a new display of Christmas books and other little Christmas decorations to make your home just that little bit more festive this season. Nextra’s Nicole Whiteside holds up a Santa ornament that is just one of many to choose from. Read all about Leongatha’s bumper Christmas on pages 20-25 in today’s Star.
Q: I have a friend with a gambling problem, where can I get help?
C O N G R AT U L A TIONS to Korumburra Secondary College stu-
dents Tristan Halliday, Jack Fowles, James Lister and Tina Telfer-McAuliffe who received excellence awards at the recent LINK celebration lunch.
DON’T forget to buy your Christmas tree from the Leongatha fire station this weekend and also Saturday, December 14.
THE new penalty for drivers caught using their mobile phones whilst driving has increased from three to four demerit points. This means
Citizens Advice Bureau Corner
South fire station and training props at Ruby fire station.
THE opening of the Bass Coast Principal Library is one step closer with the handover of the new Murray Street building to Bass Coast Shire Council on Monday.
Council’s acting community and economic development director, Antoinette Mitchell, said council and the West Gippsland Regional Library Corporation were eagerly awaiting the move into the new building. “TS Constructions has done a fantastic job on the refurbishment. The bigger space will allow for much better usage of the library and we look forward to some new interesting and innovative programs, as well as integration with the Wonthaggi Genealogy Society,” Ms Mitchell said. “It also meets the needs of all the various age groups that use the facility, with the addition of designated children’s and teenagers’ areas, which we’re very excited about. “The location of the library in the shopping strip will also be much more accessible for our older and less able patrons.” After 21 years at its current location, Wonthaggi Library staff will close the doors on its Watt Street building for the last time on Saturday, December 7 in preparation for the relocation to the new Bass Coast Principal Library. The new location will be familiar to Wonthaggi residents as the former Target building, but Bass Coast principal librarian Colin Waring said they “won’t recognise” the interior with its new fit-out that has been months in the making. “We’ve really transformed the space,” Mr Waring said. “There’s a gaming area for teens to hang out and play video games, ample
study desks and small meeting rooms for those needing a quiet place to work, double the computers and a fantastic kids’ area that will give our programs room to grow. “We’re thrilled about the new library, as we know our community and members are too. “We’ve had a special farewell afternoon tea to pay our respects to the old building that has served us for 21 years, but now we’re all looking forward to getting into the bigger, better space on Murray Street.” Mr Waring said he was also looking forward to the library’s new partnership with the Genealogy Society. The library will be closed during the moving week, but it won’t be quiet for staff with a suite of Story Time sessions for children to be held at the Wonthaggi Plaza and the Coffee Collective Cafe. “Library items can still be returned during the week too although members will be pleased to know they will get an extra week on library items that would normally fall due during the moving week,” Mr Waring said. Staff will also be busy during the closure filling the shelves with the vast new range of books, DVDs, magazines and music CDs which have been purchased to fill the expanded shelf area. “We’ll be stocking the shelves and organising the space during the week of December 9 - 13, ready for our open day celebration on Saturday, December 14 when the community will get to experience the first day of our extended Saturday opening hours.”
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Berrys Creek sees dairy success By Tayla Kershaw TWO locally produced Berrys Creek cheeses have been named in Australia’s best at the prestigious 2014 Australian Grand Dairy Awards held in Melbourne last week. Now in its 15th year, the Australian Grand Dairy Awards recognise and reward excellence, quality and innovation in Australian dairy produce, paying tribute to the highly-skilled Aussies who develop and
make these products. Over the past fortnight, more than 430 products across 19 different classes were put through their paces by a team of 22 expert judges who tasted and tested them, assessing for flavour, aroma, body, texture, colour and appearance. “The awards puts these two producers at the top of a very prestigious pile, confirming Gippsland’s place amongst the top dairy manufacturing regions in the country,” McMillan MP Russell Broadbent said. This year, Berrys Creek Gourmet Cheese’s Tarwin Blue and Rowefords Blue caught the eye – and the
taste buds – of the judges, and were named the best in their fiercely contested categories. “It’s been really exciting. It was the height of a very good year. These awards are the cream of the crop,” award winning cheese maker from Berrys Creek Gourmet Cheese, Barry Charlton said. After winning four major awards this year, he was eligible to attend these awards. Mr Charlton is now officially the best blue cheese maker of 2014. “I would like to commend both producers for their wonderful contribution to the local dairy industry. It
should not be forgotten too that supplying these two companies is an army of Gippsland dairy farmers,” Mr Broadbent said. Mr Charlton’s next project for the future is to expand his business as he is
at full capacity where he is located today. Below, Award winning cheese: the cheeses from Berrys Creek Gourmet Cheese won over the judges at the 2014 Australian Grand Dairy Awards.
Fishy road to open in weeks MORE than 25 metres of new concrete pipes have been laid along Fish Creek-Foster Road in preparation of the road re-opening by the middle of this month. Deputy Premier and Gippsland South MLA Peter Ryan inspected the washed out section of the road last week and said the Victorian Government was working with VicRoads to ensure the damage was repaired as quickly as possible. “Over the past week, the contractor has excavated down nine metres and dug out more than 300 truckloads of earth from the site,” he said. “New concrete pipes to replace the damaged pipes have been delivered to the site
and will be installed within coming days. “The contractor will start reconstructing the embankment from the first week of December.” Mr Ryan said the scale of the damage to the road was significant, however VicRoads and contractors were working seven days a week to repair the damaged section. “Traffic will continue to be diverted along Meeniyan-Promontory Road and Foster-Promontory Road (C446) until the road re-opens,” Mr Ryan said. “These works are expected to be completed and the road re-opened to traffic around mid-December.” Mr Ryan urged motorists to take care when travelling on roads they were unfamiliar with.
The cheese experts: Barry Charlton and Cheryl Hulls of Berrys Creek Gourmet Cheese came away with a win at the prestigious 2014 Australian Grand Dairy Awards at the Hare and Grace restaurant in Melbourne.
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Open mind I SEEM to have rung the town bell and everyone is now talking about dogs. The positive, negative and constructive feedback is aplenty and vocal. I had a call from a resident who said in his family, his son wants to get me kicked out of council and his daughter thinks I have been really gutsy and should be commended. This is a very complex issue with so many different and often conflicting views. I am well aware of the social, physical and mental health benefits of owning a dog and I am equally aware many people including families with young children have an issue with any dog whether it is on a lead or not. This is a debate that needs to be had, had openly and with maturity. For a few, it has got personal towards me and the issue at hand has morphed into other non-related grievances or agendas. Conversations and experiences have also been adjusted and moved far from the actual truth. The introduction of time restrictions is not some ground breaking world first initiative of mine or council’s. You only have to search ‘dog debate on beaches’ on the internet to find it is an issue for so many coastal councils worldwide. It will never result in 100 per cent contentment for 100 per cent of people. It is about reaching some sort of time share equilibrium on our beaches. It is about understanding and respecting the views and needs of everyone and accommodating accordingly. Some people want dogs on beaches all the time, some dog owners are fine with time restrictions as are some non dog owners. Some with dogs think
they shouldn’t be on beaches anytime and some without dogs think there should be a more suitable designated area for dogs to walk and run at leisure at whatever time away from the main populated areas. Where do we start then? A trial. What went to the council vote in October was for a five month trial with a report coming to council in May 2014. For my part this has not been a ‘cattle prod’ scenario set up to divide a community that prides itself on being just that - a community. I have not known Inverloch to be buzzing with one issue, so many people are talking about it and debating it amongst themselves in groups, shops, vet clinic, newsagency, on the beach and at school pick up. Great, all the better for being open. All the opinions and options voiced are valid. And everyone is starting to listen and see other sides to the argument and the dilemma it actually presents. How we navigate as a community around this issue sets us up well to discussing other internal and external challenges and discordants we will face as a community. In order to have a meaningful trial, we need to test all the possible scenarios: dogs off leash, dogs on leash, no dogs and the length needs to cover the busy peak period and surrounding time to gauge who is doing what, where and when. Do we time restrict just in the holiday periods, do residents using the beach in warmer months want a bit of dog free space, are there specific areas where people and families congregate, is it early or late in the evening. How can you gather this information with confidence if say
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Bed time kids KORUMBURRA Police have this week called on parents to be aware of where their children are at night, after reporting children as young as 10 years are wandering the streets. Obviously youngsters out at such times are more likely to be the victim of crime or caught up in trouble. Clearly parents have a responsibility to ensure their children are safe and also not at risk of becoming involved in anti-social behaviour. This comes from setting boundaries and positive examples at home. Children also have a responsibility to honour their parents’ trust by being where they say they will be at a certain time. With school winding up within weeks, and with children’s minds free of the distraction of school and other interests, the risk of them spending idle hours on the streets could be higher. Police would be assisted by the public reporting sightings of juveniles on the streets in a bid to reduce the likelihood of any involvement in crimes before they happen, whether children are the perpetrators or the victims. It’s not simply a matter of dobbing in children and their parents, but rather keeping an eye out for one of the most vulnerable groups of people within our society. Police have made the right move by informing parents in writing when their children are found out too late and while receiving such a letter may not be appreciated, the advice should be heeded.
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you only have a one month trial in peak holiday with no time restrictions? Council will have a presence on the beach during this trial collecting information and speaking to people. As I mentioned above, this will come back in a report to councillors in May 2014. Then we can dissect the information and adjust the parameters accordingly. More importantly we can back the justification of such parameters with evidence. This is surely a positive for everyone. At my request, I have rescheduled the DAMAC (Domestic Animal Management Advisory Committee) meeting to early December so we can discuss the feedback we have received to date, this will include the current adopted time 8am- 8pm. I cannot pre-empt any decision at this stage or prior to the December 11 ordinary council meeting. I am trying to respond individually to all the letters, please be patient and I hope this letter answers some of the questions that have been raised. Please send in any comments to basscoast@basscoast. vic.gov.au so they can be collected for the review. Cr Jordan Crugnale, Townsend Ward, Bass Coast Shire.
Dog disaster AS A RESIDENT of Venus Bay, I can only empathise with the people of Inverloch over the new ban on dogs on the beach. It has been a total disaster for Venus Bay and I encourage you to oppose what is a bigoted and discriminatory bylaw. Apparently it is OK for people fishing to leave hooks, fish heads, unwanted small fish and garbage to rot on our beaches. Apparently it is OK for thousands of tourists to rape and pillage our pipi populations and then leave their rubbish behind. But it is not OK for me to walk my dog on the beach on a leash. We know Australia has one of the highest rates of dog ownership per population in the world. We also know increasingly, dogs and other pets are seen as replacement family for those who are on their own, particularly as our population ages. We also know they are a critical element in combating obesity and promoting health and well-being, both in terms of physical exercise but more im-
portantly, in combating depression amongst single and aged people. But oh, no. Let’s not let the facts get in way of local government introducing yet another cowardly and scandalous bylaw – so it can threaten, harass and fine even more members of the population. Yet another by-law that requires it to employ more wardens, increase its empire and revenue streams, without doing one single thing to improve the environment. After all, what else are local councils for? They certainly don’t add any value to our lives. Why is it cowardly? Because it is seen do be doing something by focussing on a target that can’t fight back (principally older people) while not dealing with the problem. When councils prosecute people for leaving garbage on the beach, when they prosecute fishers for leaving fish heads and dangerous hooks on the beach, when they collaborate seriously with fisheries and wildlife to get rid of pipi hunters – then I will listen. Until then, fight the good fight folks and never ever forgive your local council for doing this. Andrew McFarland, Venus Bay.
Barking spree risk I HOPE Cr Jordan Crugnale and Bass Coast Shire are fully aware some of the extra problems that will come from this anti-social prohibition local law that you can’t walk your dog on the beach during the day at Inverloch. When the holiday people arrive and they have paid extra to rent a holiday home because it is dog friendly, then they discover they can’t take their four legged family member to the beach, it will be a very unhappy family. If they go to the beach and leave the dog at the house, you will have a dog that is left alone in a strange environment and that will possibly cause the dog to bark. This barking is not the dog’s fault because it is the fault of Cr Jordan Crugnale and the Bass Coast Shire. Robert Scott, Inverloch.
Deserted Inverloch beaches YES, that will be the headlines after the end of January when the holiday makers leave in their droves to return home. Mind you I wonder how
many won’t even come now that they can’t walk their dogs on our beaches as their families have done for so many years. Did Cr Crugnale even think of the impact her ludicrous new time restrictions would have on the local businesses? Almost all of our cafes and restaurants allow dogs with their owners in their outside areas, the evidence of water bowls placed out for dogs truly reflects that Inverloch is a dog friendly town. To make these restrictions in the first place is absurd but to make it from December 1 to April 30 is just insane. The busiest time for ‘families’ to flock to the beach is between Boxing Day and the end of January. From February to April our beaches will be deserted during the day if these ridiculous rulings stay in force. Cr Crugnale, in her recent letter, cites safety for everyone. Is it safe for elderly residents to have to walk their dogs in the dark? Come 8pm in April, after daylight savings ends, it will be pitch black on the beach, not to mention some having to drive in the dark to get there. Many older people do not like driving at night. What is safe is for dogs on beaches to be on lead, as is the current requirement. Responsible dog owners will always do the correct thing and the minority who are being irresponsible are the ones the council rangers should be targeting. I walk my dog everyday on the beach and 99 per cent of the time after the holidays the only other people I see are people with dogs. Of these people, 99 per cent also say hello to each other, a truly social activity not to mention the health benefits. I cannot count the number of times during the busy summer months I am approached by adults and children asking if they can pat my dog whilst I am walking, a request I am happy to oblige with. At the same time I can use this interaction as an opportunity to reinforce the importance of how to act around dogs, something many schools now have programs for. I can only assume Cr Crugnale has never owned a dog or has had some bad personal experience that is influencing her decisions and comments. She also comments on the hooded plovers. Dogs on leads do not pose a risk to their nests. I suggest she now also orders a cull on magpies frequenting the
beach as they may steal the eggs and while she’s at it, perhaps she should ban children running around and enjoying themselves. They can do far more damage than a well controlled dog. I believe a councillor’s job is to listen to the people who voted them in and from the noises in the local community, I think she may well have to either change her mind or rethink her position on council. Judith Strachan, Inverloch.
Desal tips IN RECENT news, MLA Ken Smith says, after years as an opponent, he might now be a fan of the Wonthaggi Desalination Plant. While trying to make up his mind, let’s point out he really should find a use for such a monster, in moth balls, doing nothing but export $860 million a year to France. Before the mainstream media circus rolls on completely away from the disastrous typhoon Haiyan in The Philippines, there’s a chance for the State Government to contribute to foreign aid, to make up for Federal Government aid cuts. In a disaster like this, a major problem is drinking water. What they desperately need is help with water purification equipment. Some people seem to think the Wonthaggi desal is a single monumental plant. In practice, because the process requires very high pressure, 100Bar/1500psi, it consists of a huge number of not so large reverse osmosis filter modules, no less than 55,000. Considering Ken is an ex plumber, he’s surely the ideal person to organise working bees, for us all to turn up with angle grinders, to remove some of the 55,000 filters, so they can be shipped to The Philipines where they can do some good. Simultaneously, it’s such a waste to see this facility reduced to no purpose, especially when the French are not even paying any rates to the local shire. One significant asset is the underground electricity power line. If this is not feeding any dirty electrical power from the grid, since electricity can flow in both directions along copper cables, how about constructing a wind farm on this site, so it can feed clean energy back into the grid? What does Ken Smith think about these, or does he have any other ideas of his own, about any possible positive outcome from the desal plant? Bernie McComb, Cowes.
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Where do you do your Christmas shopping?
“I have started my shopping and I do it in this town. I wouldn’t go anywhere else.” Gwen Robinson, Leongatha.
“We haven’t really started our Christmas shopping yet. Our family has a Kris Kringle which makes it easier.” Michael Holloway, Nerrena.
“I try to do as much Christmas shopping as I can locally. I’ve already started in Leongatha.” Chris Kemper, Foster.
“I have started my shopping. I started at the Fairer World Bazaar at the Leongatha Uniting Church. I got quite a number of presents from there.” Nanette Gale, Leongatha.
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Koonwarra says all aboard By Jacob de Kunder KOONWARRA’S calls for a V/Line coach stop after being left out in the cold for years may have been answered. A Public Transport Victoria (PTV) spokesperson told The Star the first steps are being made to install a stop in the town. “PTV is in the early stages of planning for the installation of a bus stop at Koonwarra,” they said. “More information about when the stop will be built and when V/ Line coach services will begin operating in the town will be made available in the future.”
The coach currently travels past the town 14 times on a weekday, bringing passengers west to Leongatha and on to Melbourne and east to Yarram. Resident Phil Graley said there is demand for a stop in Koonwarra. “There are quite a lot of residents down here, some are elderly and others are families with kids that would all benefit from the V/Line Bus,” he said. “The bus stops at Fish Creek and even Buffalo, and there are not too many people at Buffalo.” Mr Graley doesn’t drive and said getting into Leongatha is an expensive exercise. “For me and other locals I have spoken to who are at retirement age and are downsizing to one car and
that sort of thing, people are stuck at home,” he said. “For me to get into Leongatha it costs me $25 in a taxi - that is a $50 round trip – then to go to Melbourne it costs me $6 on the bus from Leongatha. “We have been left out in the cold here as far as public transport is concerned.” Mr Graley said there is already a solution for crossing the highway to get to the east bound stop. “One of the things in terms of safety and crossing the highway there is already an under pass for pedestrians so it’s quite safe. “It wouldn’t cost a fortune to get a couple of pull in stops on either side of the highway there and it would then facilitate public transport for all
the people who need it down here. Mr Graley said a stop would also boost the town. “We will be able to have people come up from Yarram way on the bus and stop in our little town to enjoy a coffee or something,” he said. “It may even allow people who are currently unable to make it to Koonwarra to come to the farmer’s market. Emma Gardner from the Koonwarra Store agrees a V/Line stop is needed in the town. “It would be great for the business here in town if the bus stopped here,” she said. “Definitely be a positive boost and give us access to more customers.”
Community award for Donohues BASS MLA Ken Smith presented a Bass Electorate Community Service Award to two of Wonthaggi’s great stalwarts for their outstanding contribution to the community. Mr Smith said, “Mr Henry Donohue has, for over 45 years, committed to the betterment of the Wonthaggi community by contributing to many organisations helping to shape the future of Wonthaggi.” “Mr Donohue has been an integral part of working for the Wonthaggi community including his time as a shire councillor in 1965, 10 years on the Bass Coast Development Committee, serving on the committee of the Wonthaggi Agricultural Show, Wonthaggi Bowling Club and Wonthaggi Table Tennis Association to mention a few. “Mrs Iris Donohue also received an award for her exceptional contribution in her own right to the Wonthaggi Table Tennis Association, Wonthaggi Bowling Club, Moonya and especially to Meals on Wheels which, for over 35 years has and continues to this very day, to deliver meals.” Mr Donohue is a life member of Wonthaggi Bowls, Wonthaggi Table Tennis Association and the Wonthaggi Show. Mr Smith said, “While Mr Donohue was publicly recognised on committees and in groups, Mrs Donohue was quietly and inconspicuously working in the background, not seeking
the limelight but getting the job done.” St Joseph’s Parish was also a very big benefactor from the time volunteered and the generosity of both Mr and Mrs Donohue.
Kernot-Krowera Road reopened A SECTION of Kernot-Krowera Road closed due to a landslip has now been reopened. Works to fix the landslip about one kilometre
Community award: from left, Henry Donohue, Bass MLA Ken Smith, and Iris Donohue.
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Demand is there: Koonwarra resident Phil Graley and Emma Gardner from the Koonwarra Store both think a V/Line coach stop in the town will be of great benefit.
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Ready to rescue INVERLOCH Surf Life Saving Club members will spend the season at the mercy of the elements after their patrol tower was removed in October. Members will revert to a mobile patrol lookout consisting of two raised chairs under a small roof. Club spokesperson Gayle Morris said a new patrol tower was unlikely to be constructed until well into 2014. “Because we have to go back through and get building approval and work with the DSE (DEPI) and look at all the logistics of rebuilding, we are not looking until August to have something back on the beach again which is disappointing,” she said.
“The last one was not suitable to go back on the beach again because it had been there for 10 years and we would need to build a new one. “We still have to determine whether we could get a similar line of vision up and down the beach which we have been asked to get, but we will just have to see.” Despite being the first weekend of official patrol starting on Saturday, club members have long been working hard. The past few months have seen all lifesaving operational equipment including boards, boats, motors and first aid equipment assessed, repaired and serviced before being inspected by Life Saving Victoria personnel to ensure all equipment is up to standard for the season.
Club captain Tarryn Thom is excited about the season ahead. “We have 150 members already scheduled into our patrolling roster with a further two bronze medallion courses being run at the club in December,” she said. “This will bring our patrolling numbers up to almost 190. It’s really exciting to see many of our members come up through the ranks of nippers to gain their bronze medallion. “Our partnership programs with Kew High School and Luther College allow us to expose and welcome many new members to the life saving movement.” The club anticipates operating the Anderson Inlet Outpost near the Inverloch Angling Club during the January weekends.
Girly things: Jaidyn Lean, Sonia Seuren and Sarah Seuren admire their pretty showbags at the St Joseph’s Fete in Wonthaggi.
Fete fever strikes By Tayla Kershaw ST JOSEPH’S parish at Wonthaggi was buzzing with excitement at the annual fete on Sunday, a calendar highlight for around 30 years. The favourable weather enticed an enthusiastic crowd. “It’s going to be a good one this year,” parish representative Christine Gervasi said. The needs of the kids were pleased with the fairy floss, showbags, rides, a petting zoo, face paint, cakes and mystery jars to explore. Adults were not left out with produce stalls and plenty of food to taste. Entertainment was provided by allowing space for a busker’s corner to showcase local talent. Money raised goes to-
wards the parish, while raffle proceeds went towards the school. First prize for the raffle was a $5000 voucher. Next year, the school will renovate the gym. The local community has always supported the event
and organised stalls. This year special thanks go to the Italian citizens community for their donation of pasta. The event was proudly sponsored by local businesses Coldon Homes and Mitre 10 Wonthaggi.
Helping hand: Katie Jones received a Toora and District Community Bank Branch Scholarship towards her teaching studies at Monash University.
Scholars urged to apply TOORA and district youth will have the chance to boost their further education thanks to a scholarship program from Promontory District Finance Group Ltd, the community company that overseas Toora and District Community Bank® branch, Foster branch and Meeniyan agency.
Fairy magic: Chloe McRae has her face painted by volunteer Emma McNiece.
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The scholarship will support one local student with the costs associated with higher education. Promontory District Finance Group Ltd chairman Rob Liley said supporting students towards tertiary study was part of the branch’s commitment to building a stronger community. “The high cost associated with tertiary study can have a significant impact on a young person’s ability to further their education and some may not get the chance to achieve their academic dreams without some help,” Mr Liley said. “Our Community Bank company is proud to be able to ease some of the financial pressure on the student and their family. “Maybe one day our community will benefit directly
from the skills and knowledge they gain through this further study.” Successful Toora and District Community Bank scholarship applicants will initially receive funding for one year and, depending on academic performance, the scholarship may be renewed to assist in the second year of their study. Applications are invited from eligible students, starting their studies in 2014, from Monday, December 2. Applications close on January 24, 2014 and will be assessed in early February 2014. This year, the Toora and District Community Bank Branch Scholarship supported local student Katie Jones with her Bachelor of Primary Education studies at Monash University. The scholarship is part of the Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Scholarship Program, with numerous Community Bank branches and other partners taking part from across Australia. For further information please contact the Toora and District Community Bank Branch or Foster Branch or visit www.bendigoadelaide.com.au/scholarships
Mayor’s message Cr Neil Rankine
YOU will see in today’s newspaper that Bass Coast Shire Council has announced the appointment of Mr Paul Buckley as the new CEO of Bass Coast Shire Council. Paul has just announced his resignation from his role as CEO of Latrobe City Council to take over the role at Bass Coast. I will use today’s mayor’s column to tell you a bit more about Paul and the process council followed to select him. The Bass Coast Shire Council CEO position was strongly contested. We received more than 50 applications from all over the country, many from people who already held CEO positions and had solid credentials. We were spoiled for choice. However, councillors were unanimous in their decision. Paul stood out from the competition, having the right set of skills, experience and approach. We are confident Paul has the best interests of our shire at heart,
and will use his extensive network of contacts across all levels of government for the benefit of our community. From the outset, council understood the importance of making the right decision and put in place a process that would ensure we achieved this. The Human Resources Committee of council began planning for the appointment of the new CEO many months ago, to ensure a new CEO would be in place at the time the current CEO retires, in March 2014, and we would have an orderly transition. In this sense, we are lucky Allan Bawden, our current CEO, chose to give us sufficient notice to allow us to carry out this orderly transition. We thank Allan for this. I will thank Allan more fully for his enormous contribution to our community in a separate column. He deserves no less. Several months ago, the HR Committee of Council developed a profile of the position and then invited expressions of interest from suitable recruitment firms. In August, SACS Consulting was appointed to conduct
the recruitment process, and they advertised the role in newspapers and online in early September. By mid-October, SACS briefed the HR Committee on applications and recommended a short list of candidates. The process then continued with interviews and other selection steps, such as reference checks, until a preferred candidate was identified. The HR Committee then put a recommendation to council, which was unanimously endorsed. The rest, as they say, is history. After working with Paul to agree on the terms of his contract, we are now in a position to make this announcement. I want to congratulate Paul on his appointment. He will assume his position in early March, coinciding with the retirement of Allan Bawden, our current CEO. Please join me in welcoming Paul to Bass Coast. Cr Neil Rankine, mayor.
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Wizard nominated for state award MAGICAL costumes created for Lyric Theatre’s Wizard of Oz musical this year by director Peter McAlpine and costume coordinator Heather Drury have won a nomination in the prestigious 2013 Victorian Musical Theatre Guild Awards. Flying the flag at this year’s state awards to be presented on December 14 at a gala red carpet event in Ballarat, Peter and Heather are the only South Gippslanders to be nominated for the Guild Awards and Peter couldn’t be more thrilled. Even though Peter can lay claim to many awards during his three decades of involvement in local theatre including a Guild award he is excited to be nominated and to be recognised as one of the best eight in the State from some 68 entrants. “It is just huge to be nominated and a huge pat on the back,” Peter said. “We are really up against some big competition with CLOC Musical Theatre being nominated for The Phantom of the Opera production, Babirra Music Theatre for Carousel and Annie, BLOC Music Theatre for Anything Goes, Windmill Theatre Company for The Phantom of the Opera, Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Victoria for The Geisha and Old Scotch Music and Drama Club for The Music Man. “I am just so thrilled to be in the mix and hope we can bring an award home to South Gippsland.” Peter said inspiration for the costumes came from many months of research and ideas gleaned from the new Andrew Lloyd Webber Wizard musical he had seen in London prior to his staging of Lyric’s Wizard of Oz in July this year. As artistic director Peter collaborated closely with Heather and together they offered audiences a magical and enchanting array of amazing costumes throughout the whole fresh and new look show. The talented duo transported theatregoers to the magical Land of Oz with sparkling and imaginative costumes. As to what was his favorite costume in the show and Peter was quick to say the Wicked Witch. “After seeing the musical in London I did get some ideas and just worked on that for something a little dif-
ferent for our Lyric production,” Peter said. “I really wanted to portray her character in a different way and broaden the appeal.” Peter said they also enjoyed giving Tin Man and Scarecrow new makeovers. For Peter even after so many years in theatre that has seen him on stage, back stage and in almost every role imaginable the absolute joy of creating is still very much alive and inspires him onto planning for his next big feat. “You never stop learning and that is the great part,” Peter said. To his great delight Peter discovered he is a milliner in the making after designing and making most of the hats for the Wizard. Peter and Heather were very hands on with the costumes from woe to go and employed the services of a huge team of parents and extended family. As for congratultaions Peter said it has been lovely to hear from fellow directors Karen Milkins Hendry and Christine Skicko and Lyric members. Peter will attend the awards ceremony and either way he feels Lyric is already a winner.
All smiles: from left, Wizard of Oz director Peter McAlpine conjured up a winning show for Leongatha’s Lyric Theatre in July this year and is thrilled to be nominated for a 2013 Victorian Musical Theatre Guild Award for costume. He is pictured on opening night with Dorothy (Olivia Winchcombe) and Scarecrow (Chris Gale) and of course little Toto, the show stealer.
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Wicked Witch: Nicole West wears one of director Peter McAlpine’s winning costumes that has gained him and Heather Drury a state nomination for costumes.
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Show makers: Leongatha Lyric Theatre life member Alison McIntyre attended the opening night of The Wizard of Oz, in July this year along with costume coordinator Heather Drury, director Peter McAlpine, both nominated for a prestigious state award, production manager Sheryl Harris and Dianne Smart.
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Kardella pottery impresses By Tayla Kershaw FIVE kilometres out of Korumburra in the hills is the hidden gem of Gooseneck Pottery.
Sounding fine: The Prom Coast Singers in action, possibly for the last time.
60 years and still acting SUPPORTERS of Foster theatre company, FAMDA, enjoyed songs, good food and reminiscences in celebration of 60 years of theatrical endeavours last weekend. A capacity crowd of 140 people attended the Foster Arts Centre on Saturday night, many of them donning diamonds and furs for the occasion. On Sunday afternoon there were nearly as many to enjoy the same concert of songs from musical shows staged by FAMDA over the years. The concert component of the festivities was divided into decades. It began with Prue Fleming regaling her audience with tales of her father’s exploits with FAMDA over its first two decades. This was followed by an excerpt from every Gilbert and Sullivan musical ever performed by FAMDA beginning with Michael Strong singing The Judge’s Song from Trial by Jury and finishing with Natalie Burrow presenting When a Merry Maiden Marries from The Gondoliers. Liz Hall had some funny tales to tell about shows staged between 1973 and 1983 making mention of Toad of Toad Hall, Pure as the Driven Snow, Boeing Boeing and the controversial, but ultimately very successful, Don’s Party. On Saturday night she also welcomed back John Crawford and the former Julie Shepherd, the stars of Calamity Jane. On Sunday afternoon the show’s director, Alan Stone, was in the audience. Songs from that era included a rousing version of Goodbye from Whitehorse Inn performed by Wayne Moloney with help from Brian Hoskins, Rodney Sharp and Michael Strong. Peter Clyne spoke about the period between 1984 and 1993 followed by songs from Kiss Me Kate, Oklahoma! and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. John Davies, the original Herod from Follow the Star entertained the audience with his rendition of Nice Boys and Girls and John Watson provided insight into the remarkable emotional impact of Fiddler on the Roof with his rendition of If I Were a Rich Man.
The period between 1993 and 2003 was covered by Jennifer Paragreen who spoke of the influence of Neil Goodwin as a director of musicals and some of the talented actors and production people who contributed to FAMDA’s success during that time. Most of the musical performances from this era were presented by the original singers, including Rodney Sharp who had travelled from South Australia especially for the occasion. Bruce Crowl provided commentary on FAMDA’s most recent decade followed by some highly entertaining sequences such as Wayne Moloney resplendent in his ‘Chrysler Building’ costume
as Roger De Bris from The Producers, and Arie Bos and Brian Hoskins dressed as two friesian cows singing about My Bull Bill with Fran Allott, Louise Dower and Nicole Cooper as their ‘baacking’ group. Nicole Cooper and Paul Smith impressed with their extracts from The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. The Prom Coast Singers bookended the program. The musical content for the weekend was chosen by Pamela Coad who was also the musical director for the project. The soloists were Fran Allott, Judy Barnard, Arie Bos, Natalie Burrow, Nicole Cooper, John Davies, Louise Dower, Barbara Fleming,
This one of a kind studio is run by Robert Barron, who produces a wide range of wood-fired pottery. Mr Barron welcomed guests to the gallery for his kiln opening and Christmas exhibition on the weekend. The tour included a glimpse at Gooseneck’s massive 14 metre kiln, which is fired over a four day period twice a year. Visitors are invited to have a look around and inspect pots in the various stages of their production. There is a wide range to see including jugs, teapots, bowls, platters, sculptural pieces and mugs. Pieces can be purchased directly from the pottery. The pottery has been an asset to Kardella for nearly 30 years now with the first kiln firing in 1985.
Mr Barron had a great firing this time around with some really positive results. He has been flat out for the past month His pieces are a marvel to look at as the wood ash creates a unique glaze on each of the pieces. Different results can be achieved from putting pieces in different positions in the kiln. Pieces further to the front achieve the rugged look. “You don’t get results like this from a gas kiln,” Mr Barron said. Annemarie Plevier has made pottery for 25 years and travelled to Gooseneck to try out the wood-fired kiln. “It was gorgeous. It’s fun opening a kiln when there is an element of surprise,” she said. Sales have been good and quite a number have passed through with interest. Mr Barron gives demonstrations in the mornings and afternoons and people have plenty of questions to ask. He is still in the process of removing all the pieces from the kiln.
Brian Hoskins, Wayne Maloney, Dianne Paragreen, Rodney Sharp, Paul Smith, Michael Strong and John Watson with Barbara Fleming, Kerry Pritchard and Paddy Broberg as their accompanists. Moo’s at Meeniyan provided dinner on Saturday night and there was a delicious locally prepared ‘high tea’ on Sunday afternoon. Saturday night’s proceedings included the launch of Kate Crowl’s new book detailing the history of FAMDA’s most recent 10 years, a supplement to FAMDA’S FROLICS 1953- 2003, and the induction of four new life members: Arie Bos, Peter Clyne, Kate Crowl and Norm Willoughby.
Unique work: Robert Barron among his extensive range of original work.
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Pleasant outing: enjoying Sunday’s festivities were, from left, Heather Blunden, Nicole Cooper and Michelle Gale. Looking back: Patricia and John Fleming with Peter Clyne chat about their involvement with FAMDA.
From all around: Peter McAlpine of Leongatha Lyric Theatre with Wayne Moloney of Wonthaggi Theatrical Group and FAMDA’s Jennifer Paragreen.
THE Jeetho Hall continues to be essential to the community’s unity, McMillan MP Russell Broadbent noted while enjoying afternoon tea there last Thursday. He was a guest of the Jeetho Hall Committee. Speaking to locals at the low key affair, Mr Broadbent said the building’s painstaking restoration which has seen it returned to better than original condition had been “a long, long story, but a great one”. The hall has received Federal Government, State Government and South Gippsland Shire Council funding in recent years, helping to transform it into something special. Mr Broadbent said the building had played an important role in Jeetho’s history, often bringing together couples from across the district. “Jeetho Hall is a place that has guaranteed the existence of many of you, and perhaps you would not be here if a young gentleman had not spied a beautiful young woman across a crowded room, catching her eye, and going on to court her and crown her with many crowns,” Mr Broadbent told the crowd. “There would have been relationships formed here that have guaranteed generations.”
Originally known as the Shire of Poowong and Jeetho Council Chambers and Hall, the building was completed on July 7, 1892 at a cost of £500 and was used as council chambers until March 18, 1908 when new premises were opened at Korumburra. Jeetho residents snapped it up in 1919 for just £75. “We’re standing in a piece of living history. It’s far more than just a hall. If it was just a hall it would have been torn down years ago.
This building is the spirit of the community,” Mr Broadbent said. “When the two shires said, We don’t want it anymore, we’re moving out, forget about Jeetho.’ But the community said, ‘We’re not forgetting about Jeetho, we’re buying the hall.’ They reckon it was worth 100 quid, and the community got it for 75. “That’s not a bad deal. I reckon they put the screws on their local councillors.”
Looking back: Maggie Hunter remembers many dances were held at the Jeetho Hall. She took time to reflect with McMillan MP Russell Broadbent.
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Christmas in ... LEONGATHA Celebrate with Mountain View MOUNTAIN View Lifestyle Village in Leongatha is opening its doors for Christmas to celebrate with current and potential residents. The village will be hosting a lively Christmas event on Thursday, December 12 and would like to see all those interested in living at Mountain View present. A barbecue, food, refreshments, drinks, live band and a party atmosphere will all be part of the Christmas celebration. Village manager Trevor Davies is looking forward to the celebration. “The day is for people to get a feel of Mountain View and celebrate Christmas but also introduce it to new people,” he said. “You can come and go throughout the event; we just want you to enjoy the atmosphere and the environment.” The celebration will run from noon through to 3pm on Thursday, December 12. If you attend the festive celebration or any other day
in the lead up to Christmas you will get to view not only completed villas but the latest developments in Stage 2 of the village. “The first villa in Stage 2 has its frame and roof on, the other three have their foundation pads to go down on Monday (yesterday),” Mr Davies said. “We expect by Christmas those three to be framed, with roofs on and windows, generally closed in.” The new villas are available for viewing at anytime but if you purchase one now you have the opportunity to make structural changes to suit your lifestyle. “The idea is that once we get up to a frame stage we can walk people through it and if they want to make variations that is really the time to do it instead of getting a finished product then hacking it around,” Mr Davies said. This holiday season will be the last chance to take advantage of the present price structure as well so if you want to benefit from this you should do so now.
There are also financial options which can be discussed on a one on one meeting with the sales manager. Get up to Mountain View Lifestyle Village today to see what all the fuss is about and make sure to drop in and celebrate Christmas with them on December 12.
Next stage: tradesmen work hard preparing for the foundations of Mountain View’s Stage 2.
Going up: Stage 2 villas are starting to rise from the ground, here Mountain View project managers David Louden and Trevor Davies inspect one of the villas.
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Leongatha lights up Leongatha Chamber of Commerce has once again decorated the town entrances, put up a large tree at the Court House and has gussied up the town’s rubbish bins with festive prints. Chamber president Peter Watchorn said they don’t have a very large budget for the decorations, but they do what they can. “More than anything we are just trying to gear the town up for Christmas period as it helps everyone,” he said. “The number of people we had come and help put the decorations up this year was really good to see, around 20 people volunteered.” Mr Watchorn said the chamber is doing some good things to boost retail confidence in Leongatha, particularly in the lead up to Christmas, including the new Try Local First campaign. “We are coming off a slow period over winter, but it is now starting to pick up and I think it has certainly been a bit better than what it has been in recent years,” he said. Try Local First posters have been delivered to all of the retail outlets around town, however if any store has missed out they can contact Mr Watchorn at the
newsagency. “The chamber would like to see local businesses use the campaign to show the local area we are a value investment to all,” he said. “We hope it will be a successful campaign that can help local businesses.” From now until Christmas, Santa will be in store at Kelvin Johns Bedding, ready to hear the Christmas wishes of local boys and girls. Photos are $20 and are printed on the spot. Come and see the man in red on Thursday and Friday between 10.30am and 4.30pm or on Saturday between 10am and 2pm. Mr Watchorn said the chamber is also working on a Christmas carnival, which will be held in the Safeway car park on Saturday, December 21. “There will be lots of kid’s rides and entertainment on the day, including go karts, a jumping castle, a bungee run and mini golf,” he said. “We are also encouraging all shops to stay open until 2pm on that Saturday.”
Right, Christmas cheer: From left, Leongatha business identities Peter Watchorn, Jesse Jarvis, Shirleyanne Wright, Alan Steenholdt and Kathy Smith are excited about the upcoming festive season.
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Local teens live the sweet life By Tayla Kershaw SWEET Life Cafe is preparing to house Leongatha teens as part of the Youth Cafe program as of December 9. The Youth Cafe concept was developed by the South Gippsland Shire Council to give local teenagers between 14 and 17 years a place to go. There’s no agenda, no expectation, it’s an opportunity to relax and hang out with friends. The cafes open just for the use of young people to meet with friends and share a meal or coffee together. It offers the opportunity for a stress free, social atmosphere and there are no time constraints. There is no pressure to buy food or drink from the venue and internet and music are provided. Small “teen friendly” menus are made for the occasion. “It’s a chance to be adults without being adults,” community strengthening support officer Sophie Dixon said. The supervision is provided by the cafe but only as a means to take care of their stores. Everyone is treated like an equal. The program began in Tarwin Valley in Meeniyan’s Moos Cafe, Venus Bay’s Venus Foodtrap, Dumbalk’s On the Way Cafe and Fish Creek’s 9 Acres Cafe. Moos has seen success with at least 25 teenagers using its facilities but due to the weather numbers have been slower in other locations.
Moos Cafe saw groups of five or six come and enjoy its facility and even partake in a Facebook and Instagram competition, which will also be featured at Sweet Life Cafe. The idea to give teenagers a venue to go stemmed from the South Gippsland Youth Council in 2000 but wasn’t trialled until a youth worker began employment within the cafes. The Youth Council is an excellent opportunity for young people between 14 and 25 years to meet others in South Gippsland and give their opinions on certain issues. Currently there are seven teenagers on the council from Korumburra, Leongatha and Poowong but there is room for plenty more. Some teenagers who have left South Gippsland still check in and contribute their ideas. All activities for the Youth Council are free and the South Gippsland Shire will even provide transport for those who live too far away. The most current project for the Youth Council is a community cinema in Korumburra. Korumburra teenagers will be launching the idea with a free screening at the Korumburra RSL. Bean bags and popcorn will be provided.
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Catching up: Sophie, Chloe and Phoebe had fun posing in the Instagram competition and Sweet Life Cafe’s previous Youth Cafe.
Come share a coffee: Jodie Clarkson from Sweet Life Cafe and community strengthening support officer Sophie Dixon have banded together to give local teenagers a place to hang out.
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Store manager Louise Matthews said the sale went well, with lots of people around to take advantage of the 15 per cent off storewide discount. “Christmas trade is definitely picking up. A lot of people probably haven’t even started their Christmas
shopping yet,” she said. “It is still hard to tell if it is going to be better than last year, we haven’t started to see any real trends at this stage.” AW Smith and Sons on McCartin Street in Leongatha is jam packed with beautiful decorations, home wares and gifts for all ages.
Above, Numbers building: Ella Rushton from Leongatha and AW Smith and Sons employee Aimee Burns check out some of the great gift items on the shelves in the store. The shop offered a 15 per cent off store sale wide last Wednesday, attracting a huge number of bargain hunters. Below, Trim the tree: Chris Opray from Bena was delighted by the amazing range of Christmas decorations available from AW Smith and Sons in Leongatha.
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Hear jingle bells ring in Leongatha By Tayla Kershaw LEONGATHA is getting into the spirit of Christmas with its annual Carols at the Drome scheduled for Saturday, December 14 at the Leongatha Recreation Reserve. The event was once run in the hospital grounds but for the last approximately six years all the Leongatha churches and the South Gippsland Brass Band have hosted the event at the Recreation Reserve. This year, the carols will be moved slightly to the lovely little area by the table tennis shed to accommodate Little Athletics. There will be signs up so nobody will be lost. Face painting, a jumping castle and hot food will still be available in the velodrome. The carols will showcase some really talented
local artists including the beautiful voice of Jen Holm who will lead the South Gippsland Singers and the Leongatha Primary School Choir, young up and coming musician Aaron Gale and a very cute combined kindergarten performance. Everyone keeps their eyes and ears open for new recommended local talent to perform at the carols event all year. Much appreciation is given to the sponsors of
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to and the carols always bring a good turnout. “People now know that it is an annual event and really look forward to it,” Margaret Aeschlimann said. “It’s great to have such cooperation to put it together. It is one of the only things that really bring a community together.” Family fun starts at 5.30pm with the carols proper at 7.30pm; bring a rug and a chair. If wet the event will be moved to the memorial hall.
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tomers that shop locally. Mitre 10 recognised the need for a rewards program to be run in regional areas and came together to launch it. The concept has taken off in Leongatha with over 100 signups in the first two days. “The customers think it’s a great idea. They are more than happy with it,” Leongatha Mitre 10 manager, Ben Davey said. Customers can come in with their tags and cards and earn 5 points for every dollar they spend as an introductory offer. The cards work like a gift card and points can be redeemed as payment or part- payment for future purchases. This is a huge benefit for customers during the gift- giving sea-
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Christmas in ... LEONGATHA Crowd pleasers: the Howie Brothers played some old favourite tunes with humour and energy.
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Seniors’ crowd claps along SENIOR citizens filled Leongatha’s Dakers Centre to capacity on Friday afternoon, November 22. Almost 200 people gathered to hear a lively musical performance by the Howie Brothers band and Wayne Horsburgh. The Howie Brothers reeled off some old favourite tunes and Wayne Horsburgh played country music to the eager crowd. Leongatha Senior Citizens offer entertainment at the Dakers Centre every Friday at 1pm. Book through secretary Ian Rasmussen on 5662 5578.
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Above, Smiling faces: grade threes enjoyed singing and playing Boomwhackers and xylophones. Right, What a haul: Zac Carruthers, Rhett Collins and Rhiley Clarke with canned food donated to the Salvation Army Christmas Appeal.
Concert sells out STUDENTS did themselves proud at Leongatha Primary’s junior school concert. Pupils from prep up to grade three took part in three performances: a matinee and two evening shows. The concerts were immensely popular and thanks to the wonderful support of the community, the evening timeslots both sold out. Students sang, danced, and played xylophones, glockenspiels, ukuleles and an unusual tuned-percussion instrument called the Boomwhacker. The cost of tickets was a donation of canned goods per family. These foodstuffs go to the Salvation Army Christmas Appeal. The school has collected about 12 large baskets of food. Students were prepared for the concert by their regular classroom music teacher, Jen Holm, and many teachers assisted in putting on the performances.
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Mobile phone crackdown SWEEPING new changes to mobile phone rules for Pplaters and penalties for illegally using a phone while driving have come into effect, Roads Terry Mulder has announced. Mr Mulder said drivers caught using a mobile phone will face a $433 fine (up from $289) and the loss of four demerit points, up from three points. In addition, the total ban on mobile phone use is being extended from P1drivers on red P-plates, the first year of the probationary licence, to P2 drivers on green P-plates. This includes years two, three and four of holding a probationary licence. “These are some of the most significant changes to our road rules in years and reflect the growing problem of distraction, which has the potential
to result in deaths and injuries on our roads,” Mr Mulder said. “The Coalition Government is getting even tougher on mobile phone use because we know taking your eyes off the road for just two seconds to answer a call or read a text message can kill. “We want to see using mobiles while driving become as unacceptable as drink driving now is. “We want parents to talk to young drivers about not starting the habit, and we want people who do it now to stop. “We have all sat at the lights and seen people with their heads down, playing with their phones. We have to decide as a community this is not on, and make it as stupid as drink driving.” Mr Mulder said 70 per cent of young and middleaged drivers report using a mobile phone some of the time while driving. “It’s a scary statistic
that 88 per cent of young drivers using mobile phones report reading text messages, and 77 per cent report sending text messages,” he said. “Sixty per cent of middle-aged drivers report reading texts and 51per cent report sending them. “The message clearly isn’t getting through, which is why we are making the fines and penalties even tougher. “Any driver caught using a mobile phone illegally risks accruing one-third of the 12 demerit point threshold for a single, stupid act. P-platers will risk hitting their five demerit point limit. “We are making no apologies for this because we know these acts can, and have, caused deaths and injury on our roads.” Mr Mulder said P2 drivers, who include motorists within the second, third and fourth years of their probationary licence, will now be subjected to the same
mobile phone rules as P1 drivers (first year licence holders) and learner drivers in a further strengthening of the system. “Young drivers are the most vulnerable road users and we know they face extra challenges because they have grown up with mobile phones, so we plan to take away the temptation to use them while driving, by introducing even stricter laws,” he said. “P2 drivers, those in the second, third and fourth years of having their licence, will no longer be allowed to use a mobile phone while driving. To be clear, this includes using a hands-free device while driving or when stationary at traffic lights. “These tough, new penalties mean probationary drivers, with a demerit point threshold of just five points, are at serious risk of losing their licence if they are caught illegally using a mobile phone because they will have incurred four
Mobile no no: police will crack down hard on people using their mobile phones whilst driving. Photo courtesy Herald Sun.
points. “By extending the mobile phone ban to all P-plate drivers, we are ensuring the most inexperienced drivers focus on the road during the crucial first four years of driving and reduce their crash risk. “I encourage all drivers, particularly parents and guardians, to spread the word about the tougher new penalties and lead by example,” Mr Mulder said. The increased mobile phone penalties and changes to the rules for probationary drivers is one of the key initiatives in Victoria’s Road Safety Strategy (2013-2022) and Victoria ’s Road Safety Action Plan (2013-2016), announced in March 2013. Victoria’s road safety partners: Victoria Police, the Transport Accident Commission (TAC), VicRoads and the Department of Justice are working cooperatively to bring down the road toll. This year, the TAC launched the distractions campaign, recognising this as a growing road safety issue in our community. To help drivers avoid the temptation to use their mobile phone VicRoads has developed Road Mode, a free app which, when activated, silences incoming calls and text messages, and lets the sender/caller know the driver is driving. For more information on the changes to mobile phone rules and penalties and to download the Road Mode app, please visit www.vicroads.vic.gov.au Victoria has a new 10year Road Safety Strategy and Action Plan. For more information visit www. roadsafety.vic.gov.au
Jaws of Life to be used on hoon vehicles SES and CFA members will use the Jaws of Life on forfeited hoon cars to train for road accident rescues, Minister for Police and Emergency Services Kim Wells announced today. Mr Wells said forfeited hoon cars would be donated to the CFA and SES to enhance the training of its members in the use of specialist equipment used in road rescue. “For the first time, SES volunteers will have access to an ongoing supply of cars that can be used to simulate the rescue of a person trapped in a car,” Mr Wells said. “Previously the SES had to rely on donations from wreckers and community donations and while gratefully received, these vehicles are not always representative of the more modern types of vehicles encountered by Road Rescue.” Mr Wells said Victoria Police will now begin donating forfeited or abandoned vehicles to the SES and increase the number of cars donated to CFA over the coming months until both emergency services organisations will begin regularly receiving forfeited vehicles for training purposes. “The Victorian Coalition Government and Victoria Police have made a commitment to creating a safer road system in Victoria and we see the removal of these hoon cars from our roads for practical training for our SES and CFA members as a fantastic opportunity,” Mr Wells said. “This partnership is a practical way to assist the SES and CFA and provides equipment to better train their volunteers, which will increase their confidence and capability in dealing with a real life situation they may face in the future.” Victoria SES is the largest road rescue service in Victoria with 102 road crash units across the state. “SES attends up to 1,200 road rescues each year so these vehicles will provide SES members with real-life experience in freeing people trapped in vehicles,” Mr Wells said. “Both CFA and SES need to take vehicles apart in order to conduct training and skills maintenance and, until now, did not have enough vehicles for their training needs.” Hoons who refuse to pay their fines and impoundment costs at the expiry of the impoundment period will have their vehicle deemed abandoned and it will become the property of Victoria Police.
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47 BAIR STREET. LEONGATHA OFFICE 5662 2292
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336 ACRE DAIRY FARM (4 TITLES)
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Due to recent sales we are now in need of more house, lifestyle & rural listings. Please call Barry or Glenys for a market appraisal of your property!
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NEW LISTING
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102 ACRES OF GRAZING
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Ideal turn out paddock Subdivided into four paddocks Watered by dams and solar system pump from dam to troughs Two road frontage Flat to rolling country
NEW LISTING
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LEONGATHA 3B LOUISE SIMON COURT
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3 bedroom plus study, rendered brick home. Open plan living/dining/kitchen. Undercover heavy duty stockyards 17 acres of shelter belts divide the 5 paddocks and water is supplied through dams. 4 bay garage with power plus an original shearing shed.
VENDOR SAYS SELL $850,000 WAS $995,000
3 bedroom, 2 storey home. Rural views and easy to maintain garden. Heavy duty stockyards with concrete floor. Ample shedding. Bitumen road frontage Only 12kms from Wonthaggi and 1.5hrs from Melbourne.
‘TWELVE OAKS’
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Stunning 49 acres with well-built 4 bdom BV home Large lounge room, central fire place and view of Andersons Inlet Native gardens with orchard, berries, vege & herb patch Abundance of shedding, double garage, shearing & machinery sheds plus more Fabulous rolling pastures, divided into 9 paddocks, 3 dams plus a bore
UPWARDS $675,000
HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER LOCATION!
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Contemporary brick residence, timber lined cathedral ceilings, 4 very generous bdrms, master with ensuite and walk in robe plus study Separate lounge/dining area, solid wood heater & separate rumpus room Kitchen with Caesarstone benches, large pantry and sliding doors opening to undercover entertaining area Set on a 1858m2 block with lovely well established gardens, a double lock up garage, single carport and lock up storage area. Mins walk to the school precinct
$599,000
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Both these residential blocks of land represent excellent value for money and will not last. Both are located in quiet, no through streets. For both blocks enquire with Insight Real Estate on 5662 2220.
Set on more than two acres of park like surrounds, with European trees and manicured lawns, and adjoining a nature reserve, this four bedroom brick home offers relaxed family living in the heart of the ever popular Koonwarra village. Perfectly renovated and refurbished, there’s nothing to do here but move in and enjoy. Vaulted ceilings and plenty of windows through the large open living areas add to the sense of space and light. Sliding doors open out onto the north facing covered deck, big enough to cater for all your outdoor entertaining, no matter how many turn up. The four bedrooms all have robes, and the master bedroom has an ensuite. Two lock up garage/sheds (approximately 10m x 8m and 8m x 6m) both with concrete floor and power. Subdivision potential (STCA), or just enjoy it in its entirety. Come and laugh with the kookaburras!
LEONGATHA 16 Veronica Court 904m2 (approx.)
Vendor says ‘sell’- $105,000 What an absolute bargain! Originally privately on the market for $140,000 and with some of the earthworks already completed, this top side block in a quiet court location is now for sale for just $105,000. Approximately 904 m2 and with a building permit, it is ready to go with services available. Build your dream home. Most of the hard levelling work has already been done. Because of the block’s position, it cannot be built out. Veronica Court is within walking distance to shops and is close to a pre-school. Take advantage of what has already been done and the terrific price!
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Quiet and peaceful - $72,000 Located in Dumbalk’s Miller Street, this block of approximately 808m2 is a bargain. Gently sloping with some levelling having already been done, it has beautiful rural views from the rear of the block. This aspect is ideal for building a home with main living room/s taking advantage of these views. With a 45,000 gallon water tank plus town water and power, it is ready to go. An ideal starter for first home builders. NEW LISTING
TRIDA THE PERFECT WEEKENDER, 24 ACRES 24 acres of clear, undulating to part steep land. Stock yard/ loading race, 3 dams, good pastures, machinery/ hay shed with garage attached. Older cottage in need of some renovation. Good kitchen, laundry & bathroom. Partly furnished, 2 BRs. Just 17 km on sealed road from Leongatha. Improver's potential.
$350,000 Sole agent
Insight INS2200077
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LEONGATHA A MUCH ADMIRED FAMILY HOME
LEONGATHA A FAMILY’S DREAM - HUGE SHED TOO
KOONWARRA 83 ACRES - HUGE POTENTIAL
Prestigious home in a popular location. Magnificent views & gardens. Downstairs floor plan (family room, BR, study& bathroom) for visitors/ family/ in laws/ young adults. Suitable also for home business premises. Light-filled open plan kitchen/meals/lounge, 3 BRs, large bathroom & laundry upstairs. Private undercover BBQ area. Close to schools. Hard work has all been done.
Modern, spacious 4BR family home on lg. corner block. 40' x 22' shed (own access) & double garage. Huge open- plan family living. Extra-large master bedroom & en suite. 3BRs in separate wing. Ducted heating, air con. & electric boosted solar hot water system. A well maintained & low maintenance property.
Picturesque property with flat, to undulating, to part steep land. 83 acres plus 18 acres river frontage with transferable lease, plus water diversion licence. Old cottage in need of TLC & disused dairy, both with power. Good 8-bay hay/ machinery- shed, stockyards & loading race. Sensational views.
$360,000
$425,000 Sole agent
$450,000 Sole agent insightrealestate.com.au
Lindsay Powney 0428 515 103
Robyn Powney 0488 454 547
5 McCartin Street LEONGATHA
5662 2220
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are all highlights of the crisp kitchen in white and latte hues. There are three bedrooms, all with builtin robes - the main has a walk-in robe, and a central gleaming bathroom has a separate bath and shower. The toilet is conveniently separated, and has its own hand basin. Other features include a north facing private courtyard ready to receive your favourite plantings, a partly covered rear timber deck, and pathways down both sides of the home suitable for a plant border or pot plants. With inbuilt shelves, and space for a workbench, the long single garage provides direct access to the home, and has a remotecontrolled roller door. The land is level, and the location is perfect, a short level walk will take you to the school precinct, medical centre, shops and Baromi Park. Inspect now and tell us what coloured carpet you would choose. The property is open for inspection on Sunday, December 8, please refer to the internet listing or contact the office on 5668 1660.
ECORATIVE porticoes, finials and a box window are welcoming features that hint to the high level of appointment and finishes within this brand new townhouse in Mirboo North. So brand new it’s not too late to choose your own carpet colour. Better still, you have the choice of two townhouses, with con-joined garages but otherwise completely separated, and each on their own title, meaning there’s no body corporate. With varying colour schemes, each townhouse is bright and airy, with higher than normal ceilings, and an expansive open-plan living zone at the rear, where the northerly aspect provides ample light, and sun floods in onto the porcelain tiled floors in winter. Indoor temperature can be kept comfortable year round with the benefits of doubleglazing throughout, and with ducted central heating and cooling. Ample storage space, along with stainless steel appliances and an ‘everyone-come-gather’ island/breakfast bar
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3800 SOUTH GIPPSLAND HWY, FOSTER • An outstanding opportunity has arisen to purchase this family owned freehold business which has been in the hands of the current owners for nearly 40 years. • 29 rooms of various floor plans • 30 seat restaurant with commercial kitchen • In ground swimming pool • Managers residence - 3 bedroom • Land size 3.2 acres (approx) • With excellent exposure and located at the ‘gateway’ to Wilsons Promontory, this business and freehold offers the ideal opportunity to capitalize on the growing tourist industry of South Gippsland.
FOR SALE BY EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Expressions close Dec 13, 2013 at 12noon and to be lodged at 45 Bair street, Leongatha, addressed ‘Confidential- to the manager’.
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cosy and warm feeling and is supported by a reverse cycle air conditioner. French doors open off the extensive living zones to a large verandah providing a wonderful entertaining area. There is a study/office and the pool room. Magnificent English gardens of established deciduous trees, box hedges, water feature, garden beds, large gazebo and a fully fenced tennis court. Plus a comfortable two bedroom cottage, fully self contained, managerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s residence. The property also provides for its own private air strip and fully enclosed hanger. Located 16 kilometres south-west of Leongatha with bitumen road frontage and adjoins the Leongatha golf course.
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New preps coming CHILDREN are preparing for prep class of 2014. These kindergarten students will start school at St Laurence
O’Toole Catholic Primary School in Leongatha in just a few months’ time. A program of orientation sessions aims to acquaint the children
with the school environment and its routines. The students enjoyed their experience at St Laurence’s, including recess on a sunny day.
Maintenance work: asphalters made repairs to Bair St, Leongatha on Friday.
Bair Street Repairs BAIR Street and the South Gippsland Highway received much-needed maintenance work on Friday, November 29. A maintenance crew from Fowler’s Asphalting repaired damage to the road’s surface at the southern end of Bair Street and on the South Gippsland Highway just south of Carmodys Road. Workers dug down approximately 15cm to remove fractured sections of road then replaced them with new asphalt. For the sake of the repairs, drivers had to endure some inconvenience.
The four-lane thoroughfare of Bair Street was reduced to a single lane with traffic banked up in both directions during the traffic peak just before 9am. By 12pm the work on Bair Street was finished and the crew moved further south along the South Gippsland Highway, just south of Carmodys Road, where dozens of cars waited to be allowed past. Some local traders facing onto the Bair Street road works were angry about the timing of the repairs, feeling that with proper planning, the work could have been carried out on a Sunday when it would not disrupt trading.
Fresh faces: Lara, Isabella, Hayden and Darcy getting a taste of primary school ready for 2014.
Mayor’s message Cr Jim Fawcett Last week the Sandy Point Community Centre was launched as a Neighbourhood Safer Place (NSP) in readiness for the summer fire danger period. It was a great opportunity to talk with locals and touch base with their sense of achievement in bringing another infrastructure tier to their community. Ten years ago, a new Community Centre was just an idea, one that was out of Council’s reach to provide. But the dedicated committee was steadfast and professional in their planning and fundraising which gave Council the confidence to support their application to the Federal Government when a grant opportunity arose. From their successful bid, the multipurpose Centre in the TP Taylor Reserve came to fruition last year, which in turn attracted State Government funding for its further development as a much needed NSP for the area. To add to the achievement, a Regional Growth Fund ‘Putting Locals First’ grant of $133,000 for leisure facilities in the Reserve adjacent to the Centre was announced at the event. It will enable Council to install shade sails, a basketball half court, a connecting pathway, barbecue rotunda, car park kerbing and channelling, seating and landscaping. The Committee is contributing $10,000 and Council will contribute $34,500. It is a brilliant example of a good committee’s incredible capacity to effect change and build assets in a community. It generally comprises elements of longevity from members who have the originating drive and vision and are energised as new members bring fresh perspectives and other skill sets to the table. Community engagement is close to our hearts here at Council, but it is a two way street. We need the community to give us some time to participate in some of the engagement programs we’ve got running. The emerging Korumburra Round Table is an example of Council providing a framework for engagement and consultation that could be replicated in several towns, but for it to work well we need a
wide cross section of community representation. While nominations have now closed, I would encourage people to consider committing time to participate in these community leadership opportunities. Many of these projects just require short bursts of commitment where you could make a real difference ... you are not signing up for life. (The recently formed Rates Review Steering Committee is expecting to have their report to Council by March, so their term of involvement will have been just four to five months.) We are deeply indebted to those that provide the longevity in committees such as S86’s; they are priceless repositories of the history, experience and methodology that enrich and guide the objectives of each committee. The combination of both long and short term members has proved a winner and there are lots of interesting opportunities where you will be welcomed warmly. If you are unsure where to start, feel free to contact our Volunteers Coordinator (5662 9200) who can match your skills and interests with current opportunities. For newcomers to the area, it is a wonderful way to become involved in your community and meet people. Following my last Mayor’s Message when we called upon the State Government to raise the bar on our roads, I have to acknowledge the swift response of our local member Peter Ryan who has worked hard to get funding for our region. Unfortunately there is much more to do – the unprecedented conditions still require unprecedented funding, and while we appreciate his efforts on our behalf, we will be maintaining the pressure on your behalf to resume the level of road safety that is essential. We have also created a very simple online survey (www.southgippsland.vic. gov.au) to gather data for both Council and the State Government on the financial and safety impacts of the road conditions and to identify and follow up on the most dangerous hazards. We would appreciate just a few minutes of your time to support our advocacy campaign for better roads. Cr Jim Fawcett Mayor
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IN GIPPSLAND d e k o o H t e G
BOATING AND FISHING
Fishing- just get started!
CASH BACK STARTS
YOU can easily get yourself started with fishing with a basic setup, even if you’re on a relatively low budget. To start out, you’ll obviously need a fishing rod, reel and line. You’ll also need a few weights, hooks, and some bait. Or you might want to just use some lures instead of the traditional bait on a hook. You can find very inexpensive fishing rod-and-reel combos already spooled with fishing line at various places that sell fishing tackle. Spinning reels are ideal and just about the easiest to learn to use. It depends on the type of fish and where you’ll be fish-
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ing to know exactly what type of a set-up that you will need. It’s a good idea to ask your local fishermen or a bait shop about the fishery you intend to go to. Don’t be afraid to ask questions. The angling community is usually quite friendly, informative and very helpful as they know all too well that fishing for beginners is much like learning how to ride a bike. Take a camera with you to snap some photos of the fish, family, friends, and even the scenery. Don’t forget to share your fishing pictures with the rest of us.
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After the catch The best thing is to ensure your catch remains as fresh as possible. Keep the fish alive in the water on a stringer, in a basket, or iced down in a cooler. A dead fish, even in the water, spoils rapidly. Therefore, it’s important to keep them cold. Wrapping them in a damp cloth or cheese cloth will also help. Live wells in boats are also another excellent way to keep fish alive. It’s best to clean a fish within the first hour or two, and cook it within 24 hours. If you are not going to cook it right away, then freezing the fish should be done at once, but preferably after it has been prepared for cooking. Once you plan to use it for cooking, begin thawing the fish gradually in the refrigerator overnight or under cold running water. Do not refreeze the fish after it has been thawed. There are plenty of recipes and ways to cook your fish- there’s nothing like a fresh catch eaten that evening with a glass of wine or beverage in hand.
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IN GIPPSLAND d e k o o H t e G
BOATING AND FISHING
All aboard Pelagic Boats PELAGIC Boats specialises in creating custom made boats
and trailers. From concept and design to finished project, the
work is all done in its Leongatha factory. Manager Daniel Hem-
Float your boat: Paul and Daniel Hemming and the team at Pelagic Boats in Leongatha specialise in creating tailor made boating packages.
ming said they have been building boats for nearly nine years, initially focusing on small local projects. “That quickly grew into what we do now, which is mainly commercial boats for charter operators and government agencies,” he said. “However we still specialise in custom boats for recreational fisherman. The vessels we make range from 4.9 to 10 metres.” Pelagic Boats also make custom trailers for various boat builders around the country. “Everything we do is done in house. From the concept and design of the vessel using AutoCAD and SolidWorks right through to delivery,” Mr Hemming said. “We specialise in one off designs, so people who come to us know what they want in a boat but can’t necessarily buy it off the shelf. “We have a chat about their requirements and then sit down with our naval architect to create the design.” Mr Hemming said customer input into the design is a vital part of the process. “Most of our commer-
cial vessels are designed from the ground up with input from the client; we find this to be the best way to design a boat that is suited to the client’s needs and requirements,” he said. “We are currently doing a fairly large project for Gippsland Ports and Harbours. “They came to us with an idea and we tailor designed a vessel to suit its needs. Once finished, the boat will be based in Paynesville on the Gippsland Lakes.” Pelagic Boats is also currently working closely with the Victorian Coast Guards, which is currently in the process of changing their vessels over. Mr Hemming said commercial projects like these are something Pelagic Boats always wanted to do, and it is now an expanding aspect of the business. Pelagic Boats also has a range of standard designs which are also quite popular, but it is its custom design service that sets it apart. It is also a dealer for major boating brands including Suzuki Marine, Simrad, Lowrance and Furuno.
Hit the water: the custom design service of Pelagic Boats is what sets it apart.
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Satalyte Anthology to hit the shelves TALES of Australia, Great Southern Land is the first of Satalyte Publishing’s collection of anthologies and is now available on eBook. This is the first anthology Foster’s own Stephen Ormsby has published which included eight novel-
ettes written by eight separate authors. Some of these authors have been award winning Australian authors in the past. The criteria for the stories meant they had to be Australian in either location or field. This concept created different ideas from different writers. There is a mixture of
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genres to be read from horror to young adult. There was no need for the writers to be genre specific. “We got some real fun stuff out of it,” Mr Ormsby said. “You don’t know what you’ll find but they will be good, fun and will open your eyes.” Mr Ormsby sees this opportunity as a chance to showcase Australian authors. Among these authors are Greg Barron, who is currently a bestselling author, and sci-fi and fantasy author Sean McMullen. “It was a really cool experience. It was a thrill to have Sean McMullen, an author I have read and enjoyed, say yes,” Mr Ormsby said. All authors who were approached loved the idea
of having the chance to be published in Australia. Each novelette is between 7000 and 15000 words. The unusual word limit works to show a different appreciation for authors beyond short stories. Satalyte is seeing plenty of eBook sales but hopes to have the printed edition on the shelves very soon. “We will try to get it in stores before Christmas,” Mr Ormsby said. Satalyte is looking to publish four separate Tales of Australia anthologies but is happy to keep rolling even if it publishes one a year forever. The second Tales of Australia is an upcoming project for Satalyte Publishing and will be titled As Aussie As It Gets.
A VOLUNTARY COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION
Sometimes I teach in my studio and I had a class making pine needle baskets at home recently. I had some gnocchi mixture in the fridge, so, served it up with a sour dough baguette just out of the oven, and the girls were in gastronomic heaven. So I had to write up the recipe for them - here it is. If you grow silverbeet, pick it just before you cook it. The flavour is superb. None of this low fat ricotta please! And buy it from the delicatessen so you know it is fresh and unadulterated by additives. The mixture keeps for a few days once made, so you can have a second meal if there’s any left over. Likewise the fresh tomato sauce, which can be added to a chicken saute or casserole instead of just tomatoes.
Road network confusion MANY residents are unsure about who manages the roads in the South Gippsland Shire.
SPINACH AND RICOTTA GNOCCHI 500 gm ricotta 1 kg silverbeet (or spinach) 2 tablespoons butter 1 onion 1 ¼ cups plain flour (bread flour is best) 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan 2 eggs pinch each of freshly ground pepper and nutmeg Wash the silverbeet, shake off excess water and place in a large pot. Add a pinch of salt and cook, covered, over a high heat, turning, (once you hear it has come to the boil). Cook for 5 minutes, then remove to a colander and squeeze out as much excess water as you can (keep this as vegetable stock). Cool and chop fairly finely. Place in a large bowl. Place 1 tablespoon of butter in a saucepan and add the onion. then a good pinch of salt (this removes the bitter juices of the onion and produces a soft flavor). Cover the pot and sauté over a low heat for about 10 minutes - the onion will be soft and aromatic but not brown. Add to the bowl. Add the remaining ingredients. If the mixture is very wet, add some more flour. It ought to be fairly stiff. Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil and, using two spoons, drop spoonfuls of gnocchi into the pot. Once they have come to the surface, remove with a slotted spoon to a colander. Once drained, place in a lightly buttered dish and continue cooking the gnocchi until you have enough. You can refrigerate them at this stage, for a few hours, or overnight. Otherwise, preheat the oven to 200 on grill, spoon over some fresh tomato sauce, grate some more Parmesan over the top and place under the grill, in the middle of the oven, until golden and puffed. Any remaining mixture can be frozen, but this usually makes it a little wetter and it may need some more flour.
NEXT WEEK FRESH TOMATO SAUCE
Road responsibility: the map indicates by colour code who is responsible for what roads in the South Gippsland Shire including red roads VicRoads, green roads, South Gippsland Shire Council roads (those in bold lines are sealed).
The Tales of Australia, Great Southern Land: The front cover of Satalyte’s first published works designed by Marieke Ormsby.
Council has invested $36.5 million of South Gippsland Shire resident’s rates in road maintenance over the past five years and manages in excess of 800 kilometres of sealed roads (equivalent to Melbourne to Sydney) and 1300 km of unsealed roads (Leongatha to Port Augusta, in South Australia). During the past two years Council has been busy cleaning up and repairing roads from rain and storm events with the cost in excess of $10 million. Completed major road and infrastructure works are: • Leongatha Yarragon Rd, Hallston and Lower Franklin Rd, Foster (drainage works) • Stewart and Dunlops Rd, Middle Tarwin (major bridge rehabilitation) • Mardan Rd, Leongatha (bridge repairs) • Markleys Rd, Mirboo North (culvert reconstruction)
Coal seam gas report withheld VICTORIAN Greens leader Greg Barber wants coal seam gas (CSG) mining debated in the upper house. To that end, he has put forward the motion coal seam gas mining should be banned in Victoria. His aim is to cause members of the upper house to reveal their stance on CSG and to bring the issue to a vote.
“With this motion I am inviting the Labor and Liberal parties, and the Nationals as well if they like, to explain to the community either their preferred approach to the regulation of what will soon be a widespread activity or alternatively to join the Greens and lock the gate not just on the property of one individual farmer who might seek those rights but to lock the gate on the state of Victoria,” he said
to parliament. Lock the Gate Victoria put out a statement saying, “This is putting the government on notice gasfields are not welcome in Victoria.” Community groups are concerned the government is neither giving the community information nor asking for its views. Chairman of the Victorian government’s taskforce on the eastern gas market, Peter Reith, has
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handed the government his report on prospect of CSG mining in Victoria but the government has not yet released the report. If they release it on the day the upper house votes then the public will have no chance to respond to the report. “There’s no formal process for the public to have their say,” Mr Barber said. Meanwhile, the Victorian parliament has passed new legislation redefining exploratory drilling as a “low impact” activity that does not require a work plan.
“All this legislation seems to do is pander to the needs of mining companies,” Victorian Farmers Federation Land Management chairman Gerald Leach said in a statement. In what the Friends of the Earth has described as an “own goal”, one National member has come out strongly in favour of CSG. Friends of the Earth coordinator Cam Walker suggested Nationals MP Damian Drum was misrepresenting the views of farmers when he gave CSG a “glowing endorsement”.
“THE STAR”, Tuesday, December 3, 2013 - PAGE 35
Small school, big heart: Mrs Karen Symons and Mrs Johanna Haasjes with the students of New Uniforms: Mrs Karen Symons and Mrs Johanna Haasjes with the South Coast Chris1979. tian College students of 1980 adorning the familiar gold and blue colours.
South Coast Christian College turns 35 By Johanna Haasjes and Lisa Durmicich SOUTH Coast Christian College is proudly celebrating 35 years of Christian education on Friday December 6. Parents and friends are welcome to attend an afternoon tea celebration at the South Coast Christian College hall foyer, followed by a formal dinner at the Memorial Hall in Leongatha. The school’s rich history began in 1976 when a handful of Christians met to discuss the possibility of opening a new school in Leongatha. Two years later, 19 students were attending the Leongatha Christian School in the Guide Hall on A’Beckett Street under the care of newly qualified teacher Karen Symons (nee Davis). In the early years, the assistance of parents, the staff at St Lawrence’s and from education officer Peter Van Zuyden, was much appreciated. Norm Dean’s workshop nearby was a popular place for the boys and he was always ready to show them something he was working on. The school logo was designed by parent Alan Zeuschner. It consisted of a lyre to symbolise Woorayl shire and music, the cross and the letters LCS. School uniforms were gold and blue with the logo screen printed on the t shirts. The first building with two classrooms was completed in 1980. The next year a portable for an extra class was added and in 1982 a government grant was obtained to build two classrooms and a library/ art room. This was the year Graeme Turton was ap-
pointed principal and year seven classes commenced. As the school grew, extra specialised features were added and school expanded its program. From 1989 to 1994 secondary students from Warragul and Drouin were bussed to Leongatha as Chairo Christian School stopped at Grade 6. In 1993, a bus was purchased to transport students from Wonthaggi and Inverloch. Under the leadership of Johanna Haasjes as interim principal from 1996 to 1999, many new projects began such as the reconstruction of the senior common room, land and buildings purchased for a Wonthaggi campus and the beginning of VCE. The year 2000 saw many changes with the introduction of the name “South Coast Christian College”, Tim Charles was appointed as principal and a mission to the Philippines was embarked upon to visit ex-Leongatha resident, now missionary, David Gray. Enrolments peaked at 230 for the two campuses in 2003. However, the numbers at the Wonthaggi campus remained low until it eventually closed in 2010. Most students were transferred to the Leongatha campus. In 2012 it became clear it is difficult to sustain a small independent rural school without a larger organisation to back it. Regardless of student numbers, the requirements placed on schools for policy and compliance remain the same. At the start of 2013, the school approached Chairo Christian School to begin discussions with the aim of becoming a campus of Chairo in 2014. Chairo was chosen because the two schools are united under the belief that it is the parents who are re-
sponsible for raising their children before God so parents should be involved in their children’s education. After many meetings it was voted by the Leongatha Association the South Coast Christian College become a campus of Chairo. This allows for a Christian school to remain in Leongatha under the correct regulatory and compliance areas. It will open a larger selection of subjects for VCE students and will still offer the nurturing environment of a small school. Whilst it is sad to lose the South Coast Christian College name, it offers a positive and hope filled future as the vision of Christian education is continued in South Gippsland. This will come into effect on January 1, 2014. A full timeline can be viewed below: • 1976 - Formation of the Leongatha Association for Parent-Controlled Christian Education • 1977 - 6.5 acres of land purchased in Horn Street Leongatha. • 1978 - Leongatha Christian School commenced in the Guide Hall with 19 students and Principal Karen Davis. • 1979 - 29 students squeezed into the Hall and Mrs Johanna Haasjes joins the staff. • 1980 - School commenced in our own building opened by Hon. Peter Nixon, MHR. • 1981 - Addition of a portable classroom and Mrs Zelma Turton as part-time teacher. • 1982 - Graeme Turton appointed as principal to head a staff of three fulltime and three part-time teachers. Secondary education commences with a Year 7 class and the school receives a Government building grant for two classrooms
and a library/art room. • 1983 - Addition of Year 8 class and two more teachers. • 1984 - A smooth, uneventful year. • 1985 - Improved funding level, and student numbers pass the 100 mark. • 1986 - Year 9 class and two more teachers added. Upgrading of the Science room. • 1987 - Year 10, which despite all efforts could not be retained the following year. Capital works grant received to commence work on administration / library wing • 1988 - Manual Arts workshop fitted out. Australia’s bicentennial celebrations. • 1989 - Chairo secondary students bussed from Warragul. Year 10 class recommenced. • 1990 - A relocated building fitted out for Home Economics and Keyboarding classes. Establishment of the SRC and the first school magazine published. • 1991 - School grown to 175 students and a staff of 17. • 1992 - Major computer facilities update for administration, library and secondary classes • 1993 - Secondary classrooms, staff office, and tutorial rooms built with capital grant. A bus purchased to transport students from Wonthaggi area. Dutch taught in primary classes • 1994 - Secondary classes single streamed. A bursar / business manager appointed • 1995 - Warragul bus sold. A fulltime cleaner/ maintenance man employed. Separate primary and secondary concerts. Further computer expansion. Whole school review. • 1996 - Graeme Turton seconded to Annandale school in Townsville, Mrs
Johanna Haasjes appointed as interim principal. Masako and children are Japanese interns for six months. LCS gains membership of Southern Gippsland Education District, gaining access to specialist services. Year 10 students purchase and reconstruct their own common room. • 1997 - Middle School introduced for Years 6 to 8. Wonthaggi Campus steering committee formed, 15 acres of land bought, and buildings from Harvest Bible College. • 1998 - Year 11 commences with 8 students. Wonthaggi (Primary) Campus opens with Stephanie Marriner as teacher-incharge. DATS room extension, addition of darkroom, construction of new oval and courts, relocation of chapel. Primary students learn German as LOTE. • 1999 - Year 12 commences with 6 students. Playgroups start at both campuses. • 21ST “COMING OF AGE” BIRTHDAY • 2000 - School named changed to South Coast Christian College. Tim Charles appointed as Principal and the Science block was added. • 2001 - Capital Appeal funded started for new buildings. • 2002 - New Library, Information Technology centre and rejuvenation of administration building. • 2003 - Enrolments peaked at 230. • 2004 - A smooth, uneventful year. • 2005 - Eugene Willems appointed as principal and Carolanne Moore as head of campus Wonthaggi. • 2006 - Room 8 and 9 refurbished. First student leadership team established and change in uniform. • 2007 - Year 7 began at
The 1983 staff: Ingrid ten Hoopen, Sirley Dawes, Graeme Turton, Johanna Haasjes and Alvin Johnson along with (abs) Graeme Tobias and Nikki Taylor were teachers at the South Coast Christian College.
Wonthaggi and a new building added. Car park and driveway refurbished. • 2008 - Peter Russell appointed as principal at Leongatha and Carolanne Moore at Wonthaggi. • 2009 – Peter Russell appointed principal of both campuses. Building of hall at Leongatha and other renovations at both Leongatha
and Wonthaggi. • 2010 – Wonthaggi campus sold. • 2011 – Wireless access throughout college. rubbish bin recycle shed, bicycle shed, outdoor learning centre, playground equipment and upgrading of maintenance shed. • 2012 – Middle School Complex was built.
35th Birthday: Johanna Haasjes proudly holds up the banner of South Coast Christian College.
Past and present members of South Coast Christian College Community are invited to our
Afternoon Tea celebrations 3.30pm - 5.30pm @ SCCC Hall
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Literary fun at Mary MacKillop MARY MacKillop Secondary College got in the spirit
of learning over the week with its Readers’ and Writers’ Fes-
tival recently. This is the second festival the school has held. All students were invited
to join in but with exams well underway it was mostly an event for year seven to 10. The students engaged in a range of activities including 50 word stories, slam poetry, an art exhibition, a photo competition, word art, trivia quiz and a great book swap all de-
signed to bring out their creative literary side. Winners included Jennifer Bals for her slam poetry, Noah Dummet-Strentz for his 50 word story, Carly Vuillermain in the extreme reading photo competition and Ciara Ryan for her fairytale artwork. This year has been a
great success with almost double the entries being exhibited than last year. Most students agree it is a good experience combining literature with art. The school has a very strong English program, including their “DEAR” program. All students from year seven to 10 are ex-
pected to “drop everything and read” for 15 minutes every day after lunch. The festival finished on the Friday evening at their expo to show off their work to family and friends. All look forward to next year’s festival when more creative ideas will be pitched.
Joint effort: 19 different Men’s sheds made an appearance for the first joint Men’s Shed “Cluster Muster” in Nyora. Dreaming of fairytales: Brooke Cross, Ciara Ryan, Emma Carlisle and Jennifer Bals in front of Ciara’s first place artwork.
Men’s shed ‘cluster muster’ hits Nyora By Tayla Kershaw SEVENTY-FIVE ‘shedders’ from 19 sheds from Cockatoo to Phillip Island, Corinella and Mirboo North attended 2013’s last monthly Gippsland Men’s Shed Cluster meeting at Nyora on November 14.
Short and sweet: Brooke Cross (second from right) here with participants Emma Carlisle, Jennifer Bals and Ciara Ryan, came second in the 50 word story competition
All six South Gippsland sheds were present. Nyora Men’s Shed hosts were pleased with the attendance, the conduct of the “Cluster Muster” and felt everyone should have come away with plenty of networking information. All attendees enjoyed an excellent lunch provided by the hosts and were impressed by the information shared, the guest speakers and the networking opportunity prior to the meeting. They started with a South Gippsland Cluster. Guests from sheds in surrounding areas were welcomed regardless of local government boundaries. They worked with the sheds in Bass Coast Shire, through their local government officers as well. The speakers included John Doutch from the Council for Aging, Grantville’s Barry Stewart from the CFA and
Lauren Grey from Hearing Australia. Kevin Coward also spoke about the vital subject of occupational health and safety in Men’s Sheds. All topics were covered in both an informative and entertaining manner. Cluster Group member and Corinella Shedder, Kevin Chambers spoke briefly about new Cluster PR initiatives including new Men’s Shed/ Cluster Muster fence and tear drop banners for use at Men’s Shed events. Cluster facilitators, Marlene Dalziel and Barbara Look did an excellent job in sharing the leadership of the meeting, encouraging questions and keeping the four guest speakers within their allocated time. Marlene Dalziel from Monash Community Health has started the West Gippsland Cluster. This was the first joint cluster event and they were happy with the success. “The fact these two very able ladies made much valued and high quality conference presentations was commended by shedders who attended the recent Ballarat National Men’s Shed Conference,” Kevin Chambers said. “They were duly thanked for putting Gippsland on the national Men’s Shed map.” Barbara Look has been nominated for the Victorian Men’s Shed Committee. All sheds present were happy to support her efforts to be elected.
Mirboo North pool stays afloat Korumburra’s Community MIRBOO North Pool is getting itself ready for a new season and new beginning. House News Due to circumstances beyond our control, the Soy Wax Candlemaking class was cancelled. We will be offering this class again during Term 1 of 2014 so please keep a watch out for the class dates and times which will be available shortly on our website (www.milparacommunityhouse.org.au) School leavers may be interested in gaining the qualification which is now mandatory if they are seeking employment in the construction and/or building industries. Milpara Community House is offering the Course in Construction (OH & S Induction) on Monday, December 9 from 4pm to 9pm. As we need to finalise the numbers for this course this week, it is essential you contact us immediately if you are intending to enrol. We are in the process of finalising our class numbers for the following courses: - Responsible Service of Alcohol Course - 9am – 1pm on Wednesday 11 December, Food Safety Level 1 Course - 1.30pm to 5.30pm on Wednesday 11 December 201 and Food Safety Supervisor Course 1.30pm until 10pm on Wednesday 11 December 2013. Milpara Community House is again offering a special enrolment package for
school leavers where they are entitled to a discounted course cost if they enrol in both RSA and Food Safety Level 1. Market Day on December 12 is for Milpara Community House at Michael’s IGA in Korumburra. Please remember to let the staff at the checkouts know that you would like to donate your points on that day to Milpara and also consider transferring some of your accrued points to help build our community rewards total. We will be holding a Sausage Sizzle on the same day at the front of the store and look forward to seeing you there. Members of the Milpara Men’s Shed will be doing the cooking this time. With the Summer School Holidays fast approaching, please remember Milpara Community House will be closed during this time from close of business on Friday 20th December 2013, and we will reopen again for business as usual on Tuesday 28th January 2014.
For information about any of the offered classes or courses at Milpara, please call Sandra, Leisa or Jenni on 5655 2524, or call into Milpara at 21 Shellcott’s Road, Korumburra.
At the start of this year, the South Gippsland Shire Council released a draft master plan that drew damaging conclusions about the future of the pool. However, further investigations by the Friends of the Mirboo North Pool and the Shire have found things aren’t so bleak. “There is no doubt this is an aging pool,” Fred Couper from the Friends of the Mirboo North Pool Committee said, “but managed properly and with the right support it should continue to serve the community well for the next five years.” The Friends of the Mirboo North Pool Committee have worked closely with the Shire to develop an accurate picture of the current state of the pool and there is a general consensus the capital works done by the Shire are working well. The pool is widely known for being located in one of the most beautiful settings in the Gippsland region and has always been a popular destination for locals and visitors from outside Mirboo North. “Almost half the people who use the pool don’t actually live in Mirboo North or the immediate area, which shows on the right day people really want to enjoy the atmosphere of an outdoor pool. The unique setting is a real draw,” Mr Couper said. The committee sees the pool’s value but understands its structural life is coming to an end and it is time to start planning a new facility. A step has been taken by the South Gippsland Shire by repainting the pool. Recently, a study tour of aquatic facilities was taken on by the committee with another one planned in December. “We need to start putting together some concrete ideas as to how to best replace this much loved facility,” Mr Couper said. “We think not only can we have an even better pool on this site, but we can develop it so we can best realise the significant tourist potential that a pool like this offers and increase potential income streams.” For the moment though, the main focus is the upcoming summer season. A movie night will be held on December 6
with a big screen set up by the pool and a barbecue, popcorn and fairy floss available. It is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy one of Gippsland’s best kept secrets this season.
Burra Foods price step-up BURRA Foods has this week announced a third increase to the 2013/14 season milk price. Chief executive officer, Grant Crothers confirmed the 12 c/kg fat and 30c/kg protein price increase to all Burra Foods’ Farm Milk Supply Partners this week. “The increase of an additional 20 c/kg of milk solids is a direct benefit of the business model that Burra Foods has been building over recent years”, he said. “Through our ongoing investment into state-of-the-art technology, underpinned by a stable and secure supply of high quality milk, Burra Foods and our Farm Milk Supply Partners are well positioned to capture the strong returns available from a robust international dairy market, Mr Crothers said. He highlighted the wider range of product mix options the Korumburra-based business now has, that has been of particular benefit this season. “It is our ability to quickly adapt and allocate milk solids into higher returning products that allows Burra Foods to capture the increased demand in a particular product category. We then directly deliver that benefit to our farm milk supply partners through a premium milk price, he said. Burra Foods is well progressed in further enhancing its product mix options in the 2014, with the construction of a new plant capable of manufacturing nutritional milk powders remaining on schedule. It is expected the expansion will be completed by next March and the first product delivered to consumers in China by May 2014. “The product mix option of speciality milk powders will further underpin our business model and continue to create a higher return for each and every kilogram of milk solids”, he said.
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Local volunteers head to the Philippines By Tayla Kershaw FOLLOWING the devastation in the Philippines, Inverloch’s Megan Ryan and Leongatha’s Christie Panozzo will be leaving for Cebu for a month of volunteer work. This will be their fourth time to Cebu. Their love for volunteering developed after their first time over for schoolies, where they were inspired by friends and their school teacher. “It’s an amazing experience and so hard when you first come back,” Christie said. Last time their roles extended from teaching kindergarten, to helping out at Smokey Mountain and hanging out with the girls in the youth prisons. They’re expecting more hands on jobs this time after the typhoon and hope to help rebuild infrastructure. Mostly their visits are about giving emotional support. They provide friendship for those living in the orphanage and visit communities to distribute food and vitamin supplements.
New friends: Christie Panozzo and Megan Ryan bonded with Abundio and Jemoy at Cornerstone House in the Philippines.
“Seeing how we live and how they live is so differently. They are so grateful and we always want more,” Megan said. “People you have never met will tell you they love you. They are very beautiful people.” The girls have decided to raise money for their journey by having a cake stall at the Inverloch church and selling preloved clothes and homemade T shirts at the Kongwak market. Last year they raised $800. The girls will stay at Cornerstone House and will aid Philrep Christian Ministries, run by several pastors and Leongatha’s David Gray. For the last few years, Philrep has been using Australian donations to build a new men’s leprosarium while still conducting feeding programs. Leprosy remains an issue in the Philippines. “We are willing to help wherever it is needed,” Megan said. Anyone can make a donation in person or by sending a cheque payable to the Philippine Relief Program at New Beginnings Christian Bookshop in Bair Street Leongatha.
Fun for the whole family: Poowong Pool is the place to be during the summer weather.
Remembering Poowong Pool By Tayla Kershaw POOWONG Pool’s 50 year history will now be remembered thanks to documentation of author, Laurie Gregg. Art for art: Art director Marilyn Sim from Korumburra Rotary Club raffling off Malcolm Webster’s painting to raise money for the upcoming art show in 2014.
Raffle for rotary art show By Tayla Kershaw KORUMBURRA Rotary Club is well into preparation for its 37th annual Art Show to be held in February 2014. As a supporter of Korumburra’s IGA, art show director Marilyn Sim was hard at work selling raffle tickets to go towards the show in the supermarket this week. She received quite a bit of interest from the public even in the early stages. The winner of the raffle would receive a water colour titled Golf Station by Malcolm Webster. Malcolm Webster placed first in the last art show with a piece called St Peter. He will be judging the next art show. The art show is for anyone interested in exhibiting their work. The rotary club has already sent out 350 entry forms. The show will be held in Korumburra’s Federation Rotary Art Gallery. This
has always been an excellent venue due to the quality lighting and the art space. Sections to be judged will include best water colour, best pastel painting and best local entry. The best local entry prize will go to an artist who lives within the shire. “Everyone is welcome to come have a look,” Ms Sim said. The money raised from the event will go towards local, national and international projects of the rotary club. These include maintenance of the local school and recreation reserve, Disaster Aid Australia to help rebuild lives in the Philippines, Australian Rotary Health Research, Gippsland Rotary Centenary House and Life Education which teaches primary age children to keep up their good health and avoid harmful substances. “We are contributing money to all sorts of things. There are a lot of good causes worth mentioning that will benefit from the money raised,” Ms Sim said.
New name for health WITH the proposed integration of Bass Coast Community Health (BCCH) and Bass Coast Regional Health (BCRH) to form a new organisation as of July 1 2014, the Integration Transition SubCommittee formed by BCCH and BCRH decided to give the staff an opportunity to put forward suggestions for the name of the new integrated organisation. There was a very good response from staff across both organisations with some 19 names put forward for consideration. These were shortlisted down to five names for consideration
by the sub-committee. From these, the Sub-Committee chose three names for the community to provide comment and feedback on. These names are: • Bass Coast Health • Bass Coast Health Service/s • Bass Coast Healthcare The sub-committee was eager for the name to be short and reflect the catchment area being served by both health services. The members of the local community are invited to give feedback on these three names and can do so by contacting: BCRH Executive Assistant Pat Grasby on 5671 1111 or by emailing pat. grasby@bcrh.com.au
The record was compiled with the help of many locals and former locals who have their own stories to share about their experiences and had a collection of photos to show. Most precious are those in the Mountney family album which is now housed in the archives of the Poowong Historical Group. Celebrating 50 Years of our Poowong Swimming Pool will be launched and available for sale at the 50th Anniversary celebrations on December 14 and 15. Russell Broadbent will officiate at the book launch. The 140 page book will cost $30 to buy and readers will be amazed at the many wonderful photographs documenting the incredible volunteer and community efforts that funded and built the swimming pool. “It’s a great story. One I’m proud to be able to tell the current community who would have no understanding of the effort that had gone into achieving the goal of the entire Poowong community ... having a pool,” author, Laurie Gregg said. In the lead up to the book’s launch, Laurie Gregg says she is looking forward to sharing some of her joy in writing and collating the Poowong Swimming Pool’s 50th Anniversary book. “Despite having lived at Poowong for 48 years I was unaware of the massive community effort (that occurred only a couple of years prior) to provide a pool for Poowong. A humble community that had achieved so much, but then just got on with their lives as had been normal two years earlier before all the work had begun.
Above, Celebrating 50 years: The book cover by Laurie Gregg Below, Long history: From the archives of the Mountney family album this gem of construction can be found.
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Future signed and sealed YEAR 10 students at Leongatha Secondary College made a public pledge last Tues-
day to be in further education, employment or training by next year.
This event was run as part of the Beacon program that operates within the school. Beacon’s programs
help Year 10 students to develop a positive pathway focus through engaging and influencing the attitudes and behaviour of
the broader community. Leongatha Secondary College has been involved in the program for a number of years. Addressing the students on Tuesday, Beacon partnerships manager for Gippsland Cheryl Cook said the pledge signing is about making a positive decision regarding the future. “Beacon is all about helping you be where you want to be. What you take with you from now on is a bag, you don’t actually
have to ‘be’ anything,” she told the students. “You just need to take your bag of transferable skills with you into the future.” Beacon ambassador Taylah Darmanin gave a motivating speech to her fellow Year 10 students, reflecting on what the Beacon program had taught her. “Everyone in this room has exceptional potential, the world needs a generation like ours,” she said. “If you don’t pursue
learning something new every day, you are not doing what it takes to succeed. “Today we pledge ourselves to be lifelong learners. It is more than just a signature, it is a promise to yourself to embrace all there is and to keep on learning.” The school will continue the Beacon program for its Year 10 students next year, with four new ambassadors already selected.
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Historical snippets from The Star
Change over: from left, incoming Beacon ambassadors, Gemma Martin, Tom McFarlane, Gemma Pruin, Bill Horvath, Beacon representative Cheryl Cook and outgoing ambassadors, Taylah Darmanin, Troy Sinclair, Jess Clark and Matt Hayward.
Watch out for scammers SOUTH Gippsland Water is currently undertaking its annual telephone Customer Satisfaction Survey, the Corporation appreciates the effort of customers who take the time to take part in the survey, with results used to improve water and wastewater services across the region. Unfortunately South Gippsland Water has recently had reports from customers who have received calls from people alleging to be from South Gippsland Water.
These callers are reportedly undertaking a water survey of recipient’s opinions regarding water quality. The callers then proceed to attempt to sell the customer a water filtration unit or tell the customer they have ‘won’ a filtration unit, but then need to pay $80 for the filters to go inside the unit. These calls are not being made by South Gippsland Water or on behalf of South Gippsland Water. Anyone who receives such a telephone call from someone trying sell filters is encouraged to take down the callers details and advise South Gippsland Water on 1300 851 636.
30 years ago December 6, 1983
5 years ago December 2, 2008
RAIN has stopped cricket and tennis matches and last week even managed to stop court proceedings in Korumburra. The noise created by heavy rain on the courthouse roof forced David Crane SM to temporarily adjourn the Korumburra Magistrates Court.
LOCAL sportspeople were given the Hollywood treatment last week. Art and sport converged when young cricketers and young filmmakers met at the Leongatha Recreation Reserve. The students were there to play Kanga eight cricket, but to also make an instructional DVD that will distributed Australia wide.
10 years ago December 2, 2003 ABOUT 50 people turned up for a public meeting at the Dumbalk Hall last Tuesday night to learn about proposed wind farms in Dollar and Welshpool by New Zealand power company Meridian Energy. But many of the questions, including serious concerns about the spread of ragwort and other noxious weeds in the hills went unanswered as apparently Meridian Energy representative refused to attend the meeting.
1 year ago December 4, 2012 THE Mirboo North community continues to count the economic and tourism spin-offs of hosting the Great Victorian Bike Ride last week. Up to 5000 people moved into town on Friday night, spending thousands of dollars with local businesses and community groups.
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Caring for the community By Tayla Kershaw THE Mirboo North and District Commu-
nity Foundation was joined by grant recipients on November 25 to celebrate the be-
ginning of nine new community projects. The projects are valued at $53500 with the support of the Mirboo North and
District Community Foundation. Successful applicants to its fourth grants round were announced at the award ceremony at the
Walter J Tuck Recreation Reserve. “The diversity of the projects supported this year reflects the tremendous capacity of our community to develop locally grown and innovative solutions in response to local issues,” foundation chair Kate Buxton said. The successful applicants included Boolarra Memorial Park, South Coast Primary Care Partnership, Mirboo Group of CPA, Thorpdale and District Kindergarten, Friends of the Lyrebird Walk, Mir-
boo North Kindergarten, Friends of Mirboo North Aged Care and Community Services, Mirboo and District Historical Society and the Dumbalk Progress Association. Each received a grant of differing monetary value to go towards their cause of choice. These community changes include redeveloping the outdoor play area for children who attend the Mirboo North kindergarten, equipment to improve our local CFA’s preparedness in the case of managing fires and the
installation of a stairlift to improve access for mobility impaired members of the Mirboo North Historical Society. “Our catchment is a vibrant district with a large number of community groups and organisations passionately committed to improving their community. It is an immense privilege for us to be in a position to support projects that we are sure will make a meaningful difference to the lives of so many people,” Ms Buxton said.
Changing the community: (Back L-R) Director Mirboo North and District Community Foundation Diana Mueller, Anne-Marie Dieperink, Colin Brick, (Middle L-R)Sandra Rikards, Jo Kelly, Mark Bourke, Walter Aich, Bev Hanley, Karen Lanyon, Renee Beasley, (Front L-R) Maria Germano, Mandy Durkin, Jon Humphries, Fay Marshman hold up their grant certificates at Mirboo North and District Community Foundation awards ceremony.
Bass Coast Council briefs Council merges funds programs BASS Coast Shire Councillor’s Ward Discretionary Funds program will be merged into the Council’s Community Grants Program. Council voted to merge the funds with the grants program starting from the 2014/15 financial year at its November 22 meeting. Council also voted to review the Community Grants Program in December 2013 to ensure the categories available for funding and the assessment criteria reflect the priorities of the council plan. The review will also give Council the option to increase the flexibility of the program and allow applications to be submitted more frequently, compared to the current annual allocation. Council CEO, Allan Bawden, said the review of the funds program was brought to Council after the Local Government Investigations and Compliance Inspectorate did its own review of the processes and practices of all Victorian Councils. “The findings from the inspectorate were presented to the audit committee in June this year. The audit committee then recommended the Councillor Ward Discretionary Funds be merged with the Community Grants Program,” Mr Bawden said. “The committee also recommended council undertakes a review of the Community Grants Program in order to ensure it meets the communities’ needs and increase the program’s flexibility, which council will now do.” Council also approved all Councillor Ward Discretionary Fund allocations for November at the meeting.
Native vegetation offset scheme for Bass Coast BASS Coast Shire Council will establish a Native Vegetation Offset Scheme (NVOS) after a unanimous vote at the Council meeting on Wednesday, November 20. Under Council’s plan, property owners and developers are able to apply for native vegetation to be removed. If their application is approved, the individual or developer will be required to purchase an offset for the same type of vegetation. A NVOS will allow permit holders to meet their offset requirements, as well as create larger scale offsets with improved environmental values. Offsets require permit holders to either protect or replace a greater amount or area of native vegetation, depending on the quality of the vegetation removed. “Not everyone is able to accommodate these offset requirements on the land they are seeking to clear; so an offsets scheme enables them to buy the credits from someone else, secured through protecting and planting new vegetation on other, approved land,” Council’s Planning and Environment Director, Hannah Duncan-Jones, said. All credits purchased through the scheme will be registered on the state Native Vegetation Credit Register. Cr Andrew Phillips said this was a great way to keep vegetation in the shire. “This stops from the net gain going out of the shire and keeps it in the shire and protects the sort of vegetation so it can be kept in perpetuity,” he said. “That’s the big advantage with this otherwise a developer could take out trees and that net gain would be somewhere outside the shire. “The big advantage of having these offset schemes within our shire is it all stays in our shire and we are protecting and enhancing the habits we have.” Cr Bradley Drew also actively supported the scheme. “Anything Bass Coast Shire can do to increase and protect our native vegetation is a good thing; I particularly like the reference of a 10 year management plan,” he said. Council will provide more information for people interested in the NVOS once the scheme is available for use.
Reason to Smile: Henry Hillier, Maria Germano, Bob Burdekin, Ellen Martin from Friends of Mirboo North Aged Care and Community Services received a grant of $5000 to provide residents of the aged care facility to be involved with a number of community based activities, programs and outings.
ARCHIE Thomas Beavis was born on November 19 at the Leongatha Hospital. He is the first baby for Justin and Zel of Nerrena.
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Farming Insight • VLE LEONGATHA
Export grade cattle sell firmer THERE were approximately 500 steers and bullocks, 400 cows and 300 young cattle penned.
Family effort: James Mathieson and his grandson, James Copeland from Korumburra visited the store sale in Koonwarra last Thursday. James’ dad had some cattle in the sale.
The usual buying group was operating in a mixed market as the young cattle continued to experience subdued demand, while the export grades sold firm to stronger in most categories. The yearling steers were mostly extra heavy weights and limited to
Buying and selling: visiting the store sale in Koonwarra last Thursday were Lou Seuren and Julie and Kelvin Park from Fish Creek.
a few pens, while the well-finished yearling heifers were also not well-supplied. The grown steers and bullocks fell in number and competition was firm on most but back slightly on the best lines, while the heavy weight crossbred manufacturing steers saw stronger demand. Most weights and grades were represented in the cows and demand pushed prices up between 1c and 4c/kg. Heavy weight bulls met stronger demand, with prices to processors improving between 16c and 22c/kg. The extra heavy weight yearling steers sold from 176c to 184c, slipping 1c, as some of the lighter yearling trade steers made between 172c and 185c/kg. The well-finished yearling heifers sold between 145c and 168c, easing 2c/kg on most sales. Grown steers made from 165c to 183c, up 2c/kg on most. Bullocks sold from 162c to 182c,
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hot and dry. If conditions are not favourable for footrot diagnosis, it is best to avoid mixing animals you've purchased with those you already have. New animals should be separated until they have shown no signs of footrot during a period favourable for footrot spread and diagnosis - when it is warm and wet, such as in spring. Make sure all of your boundary and internal fences are in good order. One of the most common ways of getting footrot is having a stray sheep get
through your fence. When several of your sheep become lame, what should you do? The first thing to do is to diagnose what the problem is. Footrot is frequently confused with a toe or heel abscess, strawberry footrot, shelly toe, laminitis, grass seed impaction, physical injury to the feet and scabby mouth. For further information on dealing with footrot contact your local DEPI animal health or district veterinary officer or call DEPI Customer Service Centre on 136 186.
JAMILDA WHITE SUFFOLK SHEEP
WANTED
1x5 month old proven White Suffolk flock ram. Recently shorn and drenched $250
Ph 0401 061 271
20 Dorper Ewes With or without lambs
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Rams for Private Sale
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IVYDOWNS
0407 460 756
Total yarding: 2083 Steers: B Hinson, Traralgon, 12 x $985; J. Wood, Glengarry, 4 x $935; S.P. Dunlop, Meeniyan, 7 x $920; Hengstberger/Lloyd, Dumbalk North, 9 x $860; W. Atkins, Willung South, 5 x $845; Conisbee & Co, Glengarry, 14 x $810. Heifers: M.J. & J.M. Smedley, Doomburrim, 9 x $700; G. Terranova Jnr, Mardan, 10 x $620; P. Whelan, Agnes, 3 x $590; S. & B. Beasley, Toora, 6 x $530;
Glenfinnan Nominees P/L, Leongatha, 14 x $510; Powles Family Trust, Cowes, 9 x $510. Cows: Hollydale Rural Holdings P/L, Yinnar South, 1 x $730; E. Pilkington, Sandy Point, 4 x $510. Cows and calves: K. Hams, Fish Creek, 1 x $1140; F.M. & M.M. Lawless, Driffield, 10 x $1070; Lionel Holdings, Yanakie, 5 x $1000; G.I. & L. Webster, Tarwin, 5 x $910; A.M. & S.E. Boulton, Boolarra, 1 x $890; A. & S. Forster, Inverloch, 1 x $890.
Please call Paul Phillips
0418 553 123
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Farming Insight Old and new: Nerrena’s Malcolm Trezise explored the Mayo estate’s wide variety.
Tractors galore: Tristan Trezise with a yet to be sold Massey Ferguson tractor in Nerrena.
Western bidders rush to Nerrena By Tayla Kershaw PEOPLE travelled from as far as the Western District to bid at the clearing sale at Nerrena on Saturday. More than 135 people
registered to bid, with encouragement from Elders’ auctioneers Alex Dixon, Clay Mabilia, Michael Foote and Don Olden. Elders acted as agents for the clearing sale on Peter and Jenny Mayo’s property. Machinery, fencing
equipment, tools, horse sundries, household equipment and tractors were all up for grabs. The equipment on offer suited farming and workshop use. Most items were auctioned by the end of the sale, including two or
Local farmers: Adam and Russell Wylie from Leongatha North ventured to Nerrena to look over the Mayos’ clearing sale.
three items auctioned by other farmers. These outside entries included a wood-look gas heater, antique scales and Suzuki motorbike. “We had a very good
result. It all went very smoothly,” Don Olden from Elders said. Korumburra Scouts catered and provided plenty of food for those passing through.
Sold: Elders auctioneer Alex Dixon awards the highest bidder.
Chief executive officer Grant Crothers confirmed the 12 c/kg fat and 30c/ kg protein price increase to all Burra Foods’ farm milk supply partners this week. “The increase of an additional 20 c/kg of milk solids is a direct benefit of the business model Burra Foods has been building over recent years”, he said. “Through our ongoing investment into stateof-the-art technology, underpinned by a stable and secure supply of high quality milk, Burra Foods and our farm milk supply partners are well positioned to capture the strong returns available from a robust international dairy market.” He highlighted the wider range of product mix options the Korumburra based business now has, that has been of particular benefit this season. “It is our ability to quickly adapt and allocate milk solids into higher returning products that allows Burra Foods to capture the increased demand
in a particular product category. We then directly deliver that benefit to our farm milk supply partners through a premium milk price,” Mr Crothers said. Burra Foods is well progressed in further enhancing its product mix options in the 2014, with the construction of a new plant capable of manufacturing nutritional milk powders remaining on schedule.
It is expected the expansion will be completed by next March and the first product delivered to consumers in China by May 2014. “The product mix option of speciality milk powders will further underpin our business model and continue to create a higher return for each and every kilogram of milk solids,” Mr Crothers said.
FOR SALE BULLS 10 2 year old Friesian Bulls $1300 plus GST 7 2 year old Jersey Bulls $1100 plus GST
WANTED
UNJ Friesian Heifers 200 KGS plus. Normal china protocol UNJ Friesian Heifers 120KGS plus. No blood tests. Immediate delivery Both orders are ongoing.
Landmark Leongatha John Bowler 0408 238 464 or your local representative.
John Deere 2700 4x4 duel wheel cab tractor front end loader, bucket, forks & weights, spike hay feeder, Silvan boom spray unit, smudger, carryall, kids Polaris 90cc 4 wheeler forward & reverse gears, Honda XR 100 motor bike, Viking ride on mower 5 speed 12.5hp, 2 x bundles 8” pine posts (new), used 4 – 5” pine posts, 80 – 100 star posts, pig tail posts, barb wire, fencing reels, electric tapes, insulators, ringlock wire (bits), new & old gates, 2 x sml fert spreaders, roller door. Head bale, calf milk feeders, calf grain feeders, steel trough feeders, half tonne pellet feeders, pig pen flooring (steel), drenching guns etc. Ruddweigh cattle scales (electronic), Heinigen 12 volt cattle clipper. 2 x wagon wheels, steel irons, ferret box, rabbit nets, rabbit traps (15 – 20), chainsaw, vice, 2 x sets kitchen scales & weights, bath, anvil, scrap steel, 4 lengths railway iron, s/s feed troughs, Davey fire pump & hosing. Plate cooler, milk filter, asst milk filters, stainless steel, milk vats, electric tools, halogen lights, ceiling fan (new), garden tools, golf clubs, jerry cans, s/s sink, kids telescope boxed, empty 1000 ltr containers, punch bags, swing set, trampoline, jockey wheel, boat anchor, kids life jackets, 1000 6” x 6” pavers on pellets (approx). 7000 ltr slurry trailer pto driver, Hustler 8000 4 bale round/square feeder, pencil auger 3mtr, 1800 ltr round milk vat, portable stock yard with vet crush & trailer loading ramp, hose reel hydraulic drive 400 mtr 2” poly pipe, 1 ton pellet silo, hot water service 250 ltr, diesel motor on trailer single cylinder, calf feeders milk 2 x 6 teat & 3 x 5 teat, grain asst sizes x 10, geared pto pump on wheels 3” x 2.5”, s/s calf milk mixing & pumping tank, plastic silage pit, calf hay feeders 3 mtr long, interlockable calf pen gates x 25, 2 x rubber matting 1.2 x 3 mtr approx, 2 x grain feeders ltr (Paton), 8' x 15' tipping/hay trailer with removable 5' sides. OUTSIDE VENDORS WELCOME. Fendt 307C 85hp, 4wd, front linkage, 40kms gearbox, 6400 hrs. 13mtr silage cart Giltrap 130. Daviesway 50 teat trailable feeder. Polymaster 8 teat calf feeders x 2, 2x5 teat, Daviesway 20 teat individual compartment feeders x 2, Daviesway 20 teat open feeder, Polymaster 2.4 mtr x 2 pellet trough & Polymaster 1.8 mtr x 2 pellet trough, Paton pellet feeder MF 18/24 x 3, hayring, sml square bale hay feeder, heavy duty gates stockyard 10 x 10', 200 ltr plastic drums x 12, 1800 ltr vat, Polymaster water trough, 6 mtr calf pen mesh, 4 x 4' farm gates, 1 ton spreader 3pl hay fork. Fiat 450 gen 3200hrs, 4 near new tyres, rops, mechanically very sound. Sunbeam double ended grinder, Honda 5.5hp firefighter Onga pump, set dehorners, calf puller, galvanized foot bath, 3pl bale mover, 3pl carryall, Berends off/set slasher 4'6”. 98 Holden Jackaroo – 216,100kms Rego until 30/09/14, fencing bits & pieces, petrol guerney, spa pump, 1 x 12 calf feeder, 4 sml horse troughs, 1 big horse trough, 6 water troughs, mastitis detector, petrol firefighter pump (Briggs & Stratton), weed stick.Electric fence reels x 2, lunging rein, shears, hammers, endless chain 1 ton, 8 bridles, hand clippers, bulldog saddle, stock whip, Farrent stock saddle, saddle stands, dehorners, horse shoes new & used, pig tail posts. Kanga posthole digger, Kanga carryall, chain harrows, hustler soft hands, 1000ltr mobile fuel tank, mobile welder, Lincoln tractapac, Holden motor, 2” 2 stage pump, tractor mtd, MF 5 tyne chisel plough, Yamaha pressure cleaner, Grey Fergie post hole digger, scoop, saw bench, belt pulley, wheel weights front 19”, Grey Fergie toolbox with tools. Mitsubishi – FM 515 truck, 220 hp, 6 cylinder turbo diesel, fully rebuilt motor – done 300 kms since rebuild. Yamaha Grizzly 450cc 4x4 auto m/bike 2010 model. Yamaha 200Ag ex con. Honda 4 wheeler with spray tank needs work, 50 teat mobile calf feeder, 40 teat stationary feeder, Calf trailer ex con (motor bike) 6' Berends grader blade. Number system to operate, I.D. required. Cash/cheque on day of sale. GST where applicable. Refreshments available
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Fonterra Australia has also raised its forecasted average closing price range for the 2013-14 season to $6.20 to $6.40 per kilogram of milk solids (kg/MS). The positive announcement follows on Fonterra Australia’s strong September price review and was made possible as market views support commodity prices remaining at high levels and Fonterra Australia’s execution of a robust sales program while the market is strong. Fonterra Australia managing director Judith Swales said, “At Fonterra, we believe investing in our farmer suppliers is critical to expanding the Australian dairy industry, and supporting our growth plans and the ambitions of our farmers. “That’s why we are pleased to announce a further stepup from our November market review of eight cents per kg of butterfat and 20 cents per kg of protein for the 2013-14 season. “Our milk price still carries ‘no strings’ and does not include any dividends or conditional payments to inflate our headline price.” Ms Swales said Fonterra is proud to lead the industry in getting cash on farm as quickly as possible, with no qualifications or conditions. “Our outlook for this season remains strong and our confidence is bolstered by the long-term fundamentals in our business. We hope this news gives our suppliers the same level of confidence we have,” she said. The step-up brings Fonterra Australia’s current, average farmgate milk price to $6.10 kg/MS, the highest on record so far this season. Bonlac Supply Company (BSC) chairman Tony Marwood said, “BSC welcomes this timely step-up by Fonterra Australia. It sends a strong signal to all our farmers and will greatly assist them to take advantage of the current, strong milk price to invest in their businesses. “It is another example of the close work between BSC and Fonterra Australia to make sure dairy farmers have opportunities to grow their businesses and become more profitable.” Individual supplier’s milk prices will vary across Fonterra’s supply regions, depending on the individual farm’s milk profile, pricing options, regional production factors, milk quality and farm management systems.
BURRA Foods last week announced a third increase to the 2013-14 season milk price.
A/C R. ELLIS & C. HEMPEL 190 HULLS ROAD, NERRENA Friday December 13, 2013 10am On Site
SEJ P/L of Leongatha have been favoured with instructions from Mr. R. Ellis & Mr. C. Hempel to offer on their behalf all items listed below, on the property.
Fonterra step up Burra Foods lifts price FONTERRA Australia has announced a stepup of eight cents per kilogram (kg) of butterfat and 20 cents per kg of protein for the 2013-14 season.
CLEARING SALE
STE3810627
For further details contact: Paul Wilson 0407 865 202 South Gippsland Hwy | 5662 4033 www.sej.com.au
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TOTAL VALUE OF ITEMS PER ADVERT MUST NOT EXCEED $50 SOCCER TABLE. With air hockey, billiards, table tennis etc. 60x120cm (soccer handles extra width). Excellent condition. $50. Ph. 5662 5141. HP PRINTER, SCAN, COPY PRINTER. Very good condition but needs new print cartridges. $10. Ph. 5662 5141. CANON PRINTER. With four as new print cartridges and all cables. $40. ph. 5662 2954. SODIUM HYDROXIDE/CAUSTIC SODA. 2kg. For soap making or cleaning. Loch. $12. Ph. 5659 6127. FULL VINYL BACK SEAT COVER. To suit Holden Omega 2006. $50. Ph. 0407 825 488. JARS. Fowlers Vacola. Size 27. $2 each. Ph. 0427 506 446. COFFEE TABLE. Solid pine. Smoked Glass top. 18” high x 2.5ft2. $40. Ph. 0458 142 301 CEILING FANS. Two. White. 46”. complete. Reversable for summer/winter. $25 each. Ph. 0419 301 463. CEILING FAN. With light. White. 48”. Complete. reversible for summer/winter. $25. Ph. 0419 301 463. WEBBER COOKER. Gas fired full sized. $50. Ph. 5664 2267. COFFEE MAKER. Breville. Cord free. Unwanted gift. Hardly used. Cost $109 sell for $50. Ph. 5662 0875. DOG COAT. Drizabone. For a large dog. Good condition. $20. Ph. 5668 8180. LARGE DOG’S BED. With replaceable hessian cover. good condition. $20. Ph. 5668 8180. CHAIRS. 2 Antique timber dining chairs. Teak stain colour. Cottage style. good condition. $40. Ph. 5663 5439. HIGH CHAIR. Chicco brand. White. Adjustable seat height. Removable tray. $10. Ph. 5663 5439. GARDEN STATUE. Large concrete. Old world. $50. ph. 5674 5601. FREE STANDING BASKETBALL RING. Good condition. $50. Nerrena. Ph. 5664 9295. POLYPROPYLENE COVER. For above ground pool. Will fit 18-20 ft pool. (5.56 metres). $50. Ph. 5662 4162. CLIP LOCK ROOF OR WALL DECKING. 20 sheets. 8 foot long. $20. Ph. 5657 3291. LOUNGE SUITE. 3 Piece. very good condition. $50. ph. 5657 3291. OLD RED BRICKS. 70 cents each. Ph. 0409 957 298. CREAM BRICKS. 40 cents each. Ph. 0409 957 298. CORRUGATE IRON.6ft sheets. No rust. 10 sheets. $50. ph. 0409 957 298. ESPRESSO/CAPUCCINO MAKER. Breville. New in box. 3.5 steam pressure
system enhancer stainless steel frothing jug included.$50. Ph. 0412 084 966. MARY MACKILLOP COLLEGE GIRLS SUMMER UNIFORM. Size 10. $40. Good condition. Ph. 0438 982 729. RIPSTICKS. 2 at $25 each. Ph. 0427 313 813. WII CONSOLE. White with controllers and games. $50. ph. 0427 313 813. OLD BOOKS. $50 the lot. Ph. 0427 622 405. FRUITING STRAWBERRY PLANTS. $2 EACH. Ph. 0428 168 297. CORNER TIMBER TABLE. $40 ONO. Ph. 0427 622 405. HALL TABLE. $45 ONO. Ph. 0427 622 405. QUEEN SIZE BED & BASE. Clean. Good condition. $50. ph. 0428 681 500. HALL STAND. Includes mirror, hooks and shelf. $50. Ph. 5668 5250. BEVILLE JUICER. $35. Ph. 0408 589 524 CHILDREN’S CUBBY HOUSE STOVE. Solid wood. $35. Ph. 0408 589 524. CHILDREN’S CUBBY HOUSE SINK. Solid wood. $35. Ph. 0408 589 524. JOHNSON 4HP. Always shedded. Was going. $50. Ph. 0407 863 529. DRESSING TABLE WITH MIRROR. Six drawers. 1155 (w) x 630 (H), including mirror 1600 (h). $50. Ph. 5674 2188. WARDROBE. Two full height doors. Mirror in the middle. Four drawers under mirror. $50. Ph. 5674 2188. PORTABLE AIR CONDITIONER. Nobocool brand. On castors. Suit one room for summer. $45. Ph. 5659 8297. PORTABLE AIR CONDITIONER. Dimplex brand. Suitable for single room cooling. $50. Ph. 0402 240 533. STROLLER. Bebe care lunar brand. Black. Umbrella fold. Great condition. $30. Ph. 0412 155 146. BABY CAPSULE. Safe n Sound. Complete and not involved in accident. $50. Ph. 0412 155 146. CHEST OF DRAWS. 4 drawers very solid wood. 50s style. Needs painting. $5. Ph. 0478 818 502. ENTERTAINMENT UNIT. Large. 2 glass doors. Solid wood on wheels. Easy to move. $15. Ph. 0478 818 502. SMALL CHILDREN’S CUBBY HOUSE. Built large plastic blocks. Great fun to build and dismantle. 115cm (H) and 85xm (D) 85cm (W). $20. Can email or text photos/ Ph/ 0408 589 913. CANE COUCH. 2 seater. With cream cushions. $30. Ph. 5662 3650. CAMPING WASHING MACHINE. Jackaroo brand. Wonder wash. $5. Ph. 0429 497 906 CAMPING SHOWER TENT. Light blue. heavy duty canvas with poles, ropes etc. Ph. 0429 497 906. EXERCISE BIKE. White and blue. On wheels for easy moving. $5. Ph. 0490 009 428.
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SPARE PARTS INTERPRETER FULL TIME POSITION
Marriotts MPE are currently seeking a suitably qualified person to join our busy Parts Department. The successful applicant must have knowledge of the motorcycle and Power Equipment products. Experience with inventory, control, invoicing, electronic parts programs and customer service are mandatory. Above award wages and conditions apply. Please address applications to: Jenny King, PO Box 78, Leongatha, 3953 or email: jenny@marriottsmpe.com.au Applications close Friday, December 13, 2013.
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ASPHALTING WORKS Quality Roads Asphalt Pty Ltd wish to advise that it will be carrying out Asphalt Surfacing works on behalf of VicRoads during the following time period:-
4th to 10th December 2013 at the:
Korumburra-Wonthaggi Road - Bena-Kongwak Road Roundabout, Kongwak There will be minor delays whilst these works are carried out. Quality Roads Asphalt apologise for any inconvenience. Any queries can be directed to Project Manager Andrew Thwaites on 0408 228 972
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FORM B SOUTH GIPPSLAND SHIRE COUNCIL NOTICE OF AN APPLICATION FOR A PLANNING PERMIT An Application for Planning Permit has been made which may affect you. The land affected by the application is located at 2 Gravel Pit Road Inverloch VIC 3996, 1081 Koonwarra Inverloch Road Leongatha South VIC 3953, 505 Millars Road Pound Creek VIC 3996, 485 Millars Road Pound Creek VIC 3996, 35 Powneys Road Tarwin Lower VIC 3956, 25 Powneys Road Tarwin Lower VIC 3956, 1203 Inverloch Venus Bay Road Tarwin Lower VIC 3956, 1615 Tarwin Lower Road Tarwin Lower VIC 3956, 105 Walkerville Road Tarwin Lower VIC 3956, 1877 Inverloch Venus Bay Road Tarwin Lower VIC 3956, Davies Road Tarwin Lower VIC 3956, 72 Fishers Road Tarwin Lower VIC 3956, 110 Bald Hills Road Tarwin Lower VIC 3956, 240 Bald Hills Road Tarwin Lower VIC 3956, 435 Bald Hills Road Tarwin Lower VIC 3956, 595 Bald Hills Road Tarwin Lower VIC 3956 being L1 PS408867J Parish of Drumdlemara, L2 PS408867J Parish of Drumdlemara, L3 PS408867J Parish of Drumdlemara, L4 PS408867J Parish of Drumdlemara, L5 PS408867J Parish of Drumdlemara, L6 PS408867J Parish of Drumdlemara, L3 PS436874D Parish of Leongatha, CA 80D Parish of Drumdlemara, CA 81C Parish of Drumdlemara, L1 PS435508L Parish of Drumdlemara, L1 LP121969 Parish of Drumdlemara, L1 PS525136W Parish of Tarwin, L2 PS525136W Parish of Tarwin, L2 PS513856C Parish of Tarwin, L2 PS320142U Parish of Tarwin, Ag Lic 1510049 Parish of Tarwin, L4 PS320142U Parish of Tarwin, Ag Lic 1510049 Parish of Tarwin, CA 24A Parish of Tarwin, CA 24B Parish of Tarwin, CA 68B1 Parish of Tarwin, L2 PS543969T Parish of Tarwin, L2 PS537379B Parish of Tarwin Sth, CA 17C Parish of Tarwin Sth, L2 PS402536R Parish of Tarwin Sth, L2 PS439061G Parish of Tarwin Sth, L4 PS402536R Parish of Tarwin Sth, L1 PS402653M Parish of Tarwin Sth, L3 PS441680N Parish of Tarwin, L1 LP200325W Parish of Tarwin Sth, L2 LP71127 Parish of Tarwin Sth, CA 34 Parish of Tarwin Sth, CA 35A Parish of Tarwin Sth, L1 LP69123 Parish of Tarwin Sth, L2 LP69123 Parish of Tarwin Sth, L1 LP213921 Parish of Tarwin Sth, L2 LP213921 Parish of Tarwin Sth. The application is for a permit to: Removal of native and non-native vegetation for the purpose of installation of power line poles. The applicant for the permit is: Bald Hills Wind Farm Pty Ltd. The Application Reference Number is: 2013/296. You may look at the Application and any documents that support the Application at the office of the Responsible Authority. This can be done during office hours (8.30am to 5pm) and is free of charge. The Responsible Authority is: South Gippsland Shire Council Private Bag 4 9 Smith Street, Leongatha 3953 Any person who may be affected by the granting of the permit may object or make other submissions to the Responsible Authority. An objection must be sent to the Responsible Authority in writing, include the reasons for the objection and state how the objector would be affected. If you object, the Responsible Authority will tell you its decision. The Responsible Authority will not decide on the application until 24 December 2013 Dated: 03 December 2013. * Please be aware that copies of submissions received by Council may be made available for inspection to any person for the purpose of consideration as part of the planning process.
ASPHALTING WORKS Quality Roads Asphalt Pty Ltd wish to advise that it will be carrying out Asphalt Surfacing works on behalf of VicRoads during the following time period:-
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FORM B SOUTH GIPPSLAND SHIRE COUNCIL NOTICE OF AN APPLICATION FOR A PLANNING PERMIT An Application for Planning Permit has been made which may affect you. The land affected by the application is located at 20 Mitchell Street, Nyora VIC 3987 being CA 40 S6 Parish of Nyora Township. The application is for a permit for a: Telecommunications Facility (35m high monopole, 3 panel antennas, 6 tower mast amplifiers and over hanging cable tray). The applicant for the permit is: Aurecon. The Application Reference Number is: 2013/211. You may look at the Application and any documents that support the Application at the office of the Responsible Authority. This can be done during office hours (8.30am to 5pm) and is free of charge. The Responsible Authority is: South Gippsland Shire Council Private Bag 4 9 Smith Street, Leongatha 3953 Any person who may be affected by the granting of the permit may object or make other submissions to the Responsible Authority. An objection must be sent to the Responsible Authority in writing, include the reasons for the objection and state how the objector would be affected. If you object, the Responsible Authority will tell you its decision. The Responsible Authority will not decide on the Application until 14 days after the date of this Notice. Dated: 20th December 2013. * Please be aware that copies of submissions received by Council may be made available for inspection to any person for the purpose of consideration as part of the planning process.
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General Local Law 2014
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Council is proposing to introduce a local law titled General Local Law 2014. This process is being conducted in accordance with the Local Government Minister’s Guidelines for Local Laws Manual which has been introduced to increase the involvement and awareness of the community in the making of local laws, as well as ensuring that Councils apply a robust, transparent and consistent approach. The purpose and general purport of the proposed local law is to – (a) provide a safe and healthy environment in which the residents of the municipal district enjoy a quality of life that meets the general expectations of the community; (b) regulate and control activities which may be dangerous or unsafe or detrimental to the quality of life in the environment of the municipal district; (c) facilitate the provision of general public services, health and other community services, property services, recreational and cultural services, and other services in a way which enhances the environment and quality of life in the municipal district; (d) provide for the peace order and good government of the municipal district; (e) provide for the administration of the Council's powers and functions; and (f) prescribe penalties for contravention of any provisions of this Local Law. The proposed local law, together with Council’s Local Laws Community Impact Statement, can be viewed on Council’s website at www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au. Alternatively, copies of both documents are available during office hours for inspection at, and obtainable from Council’s Customer Service Centre located at 9 Smith Street Leongatha, or for inspection at the following locations: Town
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18 Ranceby Road Poowong
Tarwin Lower District Health Centre
19 Walkerville Road Tarwin
Venus Bay
27 Canterbury Street Venus Bay
For opening hours please contact the Customer Service Centre on (03) 5622 9200. Any person may lodge a written submission relating to the proposed local law under section 223 of the Local Government Act 1989 by 7 February 2014. Submissions should be mailed to Shire of South Gippsland, Private Bag 4 Leongatha 3953 or emailed to council@southgippsland.vic.gov.au. Persons having requested to be heard in support of their submission may appear in person, or be represented by a person specified in the submission, before a committee of Council at the Council Chamber, Leongatha on 19 February 2014. Any person requiring further information concerning the proposed Local Law or supporting Community Impact Statement, the making of a written submission or being heard in support of the submission should contact Council’s Customer Service Centre on (03) 5622 9200.
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CHIROPRACTOR NORMAN G. VRADENBURG
DEVELOP A CAREER IN THE MEAT INDUSTRY
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Meat Processors, labourers and Skilled Staff Required For large Export Meat processing facilities in the Wonthaggi Region. Stability and Long term Employment Opportunities Available Duties include: • General Labouring • Process Work • Rendering • Boning/Slicing/Knife Hand • Picking & Packing Experience not essential. Full training provided. MUST be Australian citizen or permanent resident. Full time & casual positions available. Early starts. MUST be prepared to attend INFORMATION SESSION. Eligibility Criteria Applies. To apply please call 8398 1728 or email your most recent resumé to madmin@miss.vic.edu.au
Bass Coast Dental Group LEONGATHA Require a:
Qualified Dental Assistant A leading dental practice in Gippsland requires a Qualified Dental Assistant. Those who are interested in starting a great career in the dental profession should contact our office without delay. The successful candidate will have exceptional communication skills, ability to foster great customer relationships, strong organisational skills and initiative, be friendly and reliable and have a real interest in caring for customers. The position is full time Monday to Friday. To apply please mail your resumé to: Bass Coast Dental Group 32-34 Bair Street Leongatha 3953
Part time: 28 hours per week over four days Applicants for this position should demonstrate the following: • A strong commitment to Catholic Education • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills • Experience in financial procedures including payroll, BAS, accounts payable and electronic banking • Sound knowledge of relevant accounting practices • Advanced computer skills and knowledge including experience in financial programs, Microsoft Word, Excel and Internet Applications • Knowledge and experience in educational administration including SAS2000 is preferred but not essential • First Aid qualifications or a willingness to undertake First Aid training Relevant formal qualifications would be an advantage. Appointment will be made subject to successful Police and Working with Children Checks. Written application and resumé including two referees to be forwarded to: The Principal, St Joseph’s School PO Box 182, Wonthaggi 3995 principal@stjwonthaggi.catholic.edu.au Applications close Wednesday, December 11, 2013 Position commences Tuesday, January 28, 2014
QUALITY MANAGER 48 hours per fortnight Applications are invited for the above position to work closely with the executive team and drive the safety and quality program throughout the organisation. As the quality manager you will: • Review and monitor the organisation-wide quality systems • Identify areas of continuous improvement • Empower, motivate and develop employees to maximise their safety and quality contribution • Collect analyse and report to the executive on outcomes and recommendations of safety and quality data • Coordinate the management of incidents, feedback and risks through Riskman • Ensure legislative compliance To be successful in your application you will have: • A highly developed person-centred / customer service approach • Previous quality experience • Excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills • Excellent computer skills Desirable: • A knowledge of EQuIP and the National Safety and Quality Standards • A relevant tertiary quality qualification or be working towards this
ENROLLED NURSE Casual - Hillside Lodge/Residential Care Applications are invited for the above position. Applicants will have the following qualifications: • Current registration from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency • Evidence of recent professional development • Effective interpersonal skills • Basic computer literacy • Proficient written and communication skills --------------------------------------------------------GSHS offers a comprehensive orientation program on commencement of employment. All staff has access to excellent staff mentoring, education and support programs. Salary Packaging is available to all staff. All applicants will be required to provide a current satisfactory police check. If you are interested in joining a supportive and progressive team, please contact the Executive Assistant, Dianna Mollica, on 5667 5504 to obtain an application kit or visit our website at www.gshs.com.au Applicants are also encouraged to contact Neil Langstaff on 5667 5507 to discuss employment opportunities at GSHS. Completed application kits can be forwarded by Friday, 13th December 2013 to: Neil Langstaff Director of Nursing Inpatient/Residential Care Gippsland Southern Health Service Private Bag 13 LEONGATHA VIC 3953
In accordance with Section 144 of the Water Act 1989, notice is hereby given that the lots listed below have been provided with water and/or sewer services and are now liable to be rated as serviced properties from the dates also given below. 7 Allison Street, Leongatha (Stage 1) PS702135N as from 19th September 2013 7A Anderson Street, Leongatha PS717840G as from 18th September 2013 58-64 White Road, Wonthaggi (Stage 1) PS714773L as from 23rd September 2013 Philippe du Plessis Managing Director
ACSAG is a highly professional organisation that values staff and provides a warm and supportive team culture. In return we seek motivated individuals to provide exceptional care and to lead by example.
LEISURE AND LIFESTYLE COORDINATOR We currently have a permanent part time position, for a Leisure and Lifestyle Coordinator to join our team. The successful applicant will: • Have passion for providing recreational programs within an aged care environment • Have extensive experience • Possess an understanding of persons with Dementia and the Aged Care Standards • Have open communication skills • Hold a Health and Leisure Certificate 4. Applications to: Alison Snell - Facility Manager mirboonorth@acsagroup.com.au 27 Giles Street, Mirboo North, VIC 3871 * All applicants must provide evidence of their right to work in Australia and a valid National Police Check* Please note: Only successful applicants will be contacted
ASSOCIATE NURSE UNIT MANAGER – GRADE 3 - THEATRE 48 hours per fortnight Applications are invited for the above position. Applicants should have previous theatre experience. The successful applicant will relieve the Nurse Unit Manager, undertake delegated portfolio work and work all tours of duty. You will possess the following: • Current and well developed nursing care skills with a commitment to sharing knowledge and skills with others • Current registration from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency • Well-developed Peri-operative skills • Middle management skills including (but not restricted to): o Good Interpersonal skills o Organisational and problem solving skills o Time management skills • Evidence of ongoing self development • Understanding of ANCI competencies and Codes of Ethics/Professional conduct GSHS offers a comprehensive orientation program on commencement of employment. All staff have access to excellent staff mentoring, education and support programs. Salary Packaging is available to all staff. All applicants will be required to provide a current satisfactory police check. If you are interested in joining a supportive and progressive team, please contact the Executive Assistant, Dianna Mollica, on 5667 5504 to obtain an application kit or visit our website at www.gshs.com.au Applicants are also encouraged to contact Neil Langstaff on 5667 5507 to discuss employment opportunities at GSHS. Completed application kits can be forwarded by Friday, 13th December 2013 to: Neil Langstaff Director of Nursing Inpatient/Residential Care Gippsland Southern Health Service Private Bag 13 LEONGATHA VIC 3953
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situations vacant
situations vacant
FULLY QUALIFIED BUTCHER Reliable, excellent customer service. FULL TIME POSITION
Please ring Graeme 5672 2391 RELIEF MILKER wanted for casual weekend work, 10 kms from Leongatha. Ph: 5668-9292.
situations vacant
situations vacant
Beaches & Cream Café Casual staff required
CHEF / COOK
30 plus hours per week Enthusiasm and attention to detail a must. Waiting staff also, barista knowledge an advantage. Open 7 days - daytime only Phone Steve 5674 3366
EMPLOYMENT CONSULTANT LEONGATHA
Our committed team of Employment Consultants work within small, locally based teams and engage with Job Seekers to assist them into sustainable employment. They also engage with local community organisations and employers to facilitate positive outcomes for job seekers, employers and Campbell Page. We’re now looking for a motivated individual to join our team. You will need to have previous success in building and maintaining stakeholder relationships and be a good problem-solver. Working effectively with a small team is essential for this role. If this sounds like you, please email your resumé to recruitment@campbellpage.org.au In return we offer above award salaries, career development, training and support and salary packaging options.
Sales/Agronomist Position Gibsons Groundspread is currently seeking a full time Salesperson/Agronomist to service the South Gippsland farmers and surrounding areas in Gippsland, Victoria Gibsons Groundspread is a family owned fertiliser sales and spreading company and has been servicing the local farming sector for 60 years. The role would include servicing current and potential new customers in the area, soil testing, agronomy advice, fertiliser plans, Revive Recycled Compost and promoting new products. Applicants would need to have a sound knowledge of the local area and the local farmers. Sufficient knowledge in fertiliser uses and agronomy experience would be beneficial. Extensive training can be offered to the successful applicant and a flexible salary package can be negotiated. If you have any questions, please call Damien Gibson 0400 692 855. To apply for this position, please forward resumés to: Damien Gibson PO Box 245 Rosedale, Vic 3847 Or via email: Damien@gibsongs.com.au
KITCHEN HAND / DISHWASHER Needed for busy Inverloch café PART TIME Good conditions Call Cate 0400 498 804 BH
Sales Support Officer, Korumburra Fulltime 12 month maternity leave position Elders has a great opportunity for a Sales Support Officer to join its team at Korumburra. Duties would include livestock sales processing, real estate admin, banking, reception and daily administration tasks. The successful applicant would need to have: • Strong organisation, communication and time management skills • Competent with Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Outlook • Agents Rep certificate (desirable, but not essential) • Year 12 or equivalent experience • FSRA Tier 2 accreditation (not essential) Applications in writing to: Elders Attn: Rohan McRae 11 Commercial Street Korumburra Vic 3950 Or email korumburra@elders.com.au Applications close Friday 20th December 2013
An exciting opportunity exists for a Medical Clinic Manager to join our dynamic facility in Leongatha. This part time position involves proactively managing a positive and enthusiastic practice team that will support sustainable business outcomes and retention of a medical workforce. The clinic operates Monday to Saturday but you will need to be flexible when required. If you are an experienced, confident team leader with a positive attitude and hands-on approach, we welcome your application. You will have: • Excellent communication and organisational skills. • Strong business acumen with a focus on business development. • The ability to work cooperatively and independently • Ability to prioritise, organise and meet deadlines. • Highly developed coping skills • Ability to maintain calm and productivity in an evolving, changing environment. • Flexibility • Undertake all tasks with honesty and integrity • Strong computer skills including some IT knowledge • A pleasant demeanour • A strong customer service focus • Able to maintain absolute confidentiality regarding all aspects of the practice. • Assisting with reception duties If you believe you meet all the above requirements, please email your CV to bwoodroffe@maacg.com.au by the close of business Monday 9th December.
for sale SLASHER - Kanga, 5 foot, good condition, $1,500. 5674-5601, 0447-114383.
accommodation PROFESSIONAL person seeks midweek self contained accommodation in Leongatha or Korumburra. Ph: 0431-380089.
for sale
MOWERS We stock the largest range of New push and ride-on mowers in South Gippsland, including - Honda,Victa, Greenfield, Deutscher, Cab Cadet, MTD, Masport, Toro, Yard Machines & Rover from $149. Professional repairs and service for ALL mower makes and models. Husqvarna Specialist. Also stocking a large range of parts and accessories. We also have a large range of secondhand mowers available.
MOTORCYCLES & POWER EQUIPMENT Cnr Allison & South Gippsland Hwy, Leongatha. L.M.C.T. 2714
Ph: 5662 2028 www.marriottsmpe.com.au
FOR SALE
Custom built motorbike trailer, made to carry three dirt bikes or one or two road bikes. Fold out heavy-duty ramp included and stored under the rear of the trailer. LED tail lights. $1,700 ONO Call Robert 0438 009 791
for sale
SEWING MACHINE REPAIRS & SALES
FREE QUOTES WONTHAGGI SEWING CENTRE
167 Graham Street Wonthaggi
5672 3127
BALER NH 317, good working order, $4,000. 0428-685253, AH 56685253. CAMPER TRAILER 2008 Red Rock semi offroad, excellent condition, enclosed annex, $3,500. 0400-824696, 5674-8083. CARAVAN Windsor Royal, 2005, 20ft. Shower and toilet, hot water system, water filtration system, large 3-way fridge, heating and cooling air con, Queen size bed, large pantry. New full annex. Hayman Reese hitch included. Excellent condition. 5662-2857, 0408-033238.
SLEEPERS, treated pine, 200x50x2.4 $12.10 each, 200x75x2.4 $16.75 each, 200x75x3.0 $ 20.90 each. Free delivery for pack lots. Phone Joe 0417-530662. TIMBER Kiln dried blackwood, silver wattle, cypress, celery top pine, most sizes for furniture and craft, also slabs and structural pine. Ph: 56812261. WOOD PANEL SAW - Mini Max, 3m sliding table, single phase, good condition, $2,200. 56821389 Foster.
livestock
SANDY PARK ALPACAS
OPEN DAY SALE Sunday, December 8 10am - 3pm 910 Ameys Track Foster North Phone Steve
0427 257 222 BULLS for hire or sale. Friesian, Angus, Hereford, Limo or Jersey. All bulls have been semen tested. Hire or sale. Ph: AH 0447331762.
used vehicles
FREE CAR REMOVAL Will pay up to $300 for complete car Buyers of scrap metal All machinery Bins provided
Bass Coast Metal Recyclers 5672 2946 0417 556 593
Affordable cars at drive away prices
CATTLE SCALES Tru-Test electronic, never used, $1,000. 0428-685253, AH 5668-5253. FIREWOOD, redgum & local wood, Ph 0408-980711, A/H 5662-5175. FIREWOOD Local messmate / stringy. Discount for bulk loads, cut and split, $90 per metre. Ph: 0437-176187. FORD TIPPER 1976, 10m tipping body truck in good condition, Cat 3208 engine. Good farm truck or site truck. 12 months reg (YBO519). Vin AL7LST46250V. $12,000 ONO. 0433-033347. OZ TENT RV (2 person), double airbed with 2-way pump, 2 sleeping beds - 1 large, 1 small; 2 fold-up chairs, 1 x 2 burner gas stove and grill, 1 small collapsible aluminium table. All in excellent condition, $600 the lot. Ph: 5662-2457 or 0427-055076. RAMS Southdown, Poll Dorset and Border Leicester. Flock registered, brucellosis accredited, well bred, from $150 each. Can deliver. 0428-356376.
SG CHEAPEST CARS Geary Road Leongatha LMCT 10804
Phone Judy or Geoff 0428 920 095 for full range of vehicles Or visit: www.sgcheapestcars.com NOTE: drive away means no more to pay. All on road costs paid.
wanted
DAIRY FARM WANTED TO LEASE (Option to purchase) LOCATION: Needs to be between Yarram - Fish Creek - Yanakie. Carrying capacity 160 - 200 cows With or without house! Please call Ben: 0448 906 313
wanted to buy CASH PAID farm four wheelers, ag bikes, trucks, 4WDs and ride-on mowers. Any condition. Phone Matt 0401-194601.
wanted to rent WANTED - Private rental, Leongatha surrounds. Young family, 3 bedroom house. Call Paul 0417295921.
garage sales
GARAGE SALE 17 Allison Street, Leongatha 9am - 2pm SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7
100s of porcelain dolls, teddy bears, garden gnomes, pots & ornaments, craft & materials ... and lots more
births JANS (Thomas) Mark and Rebecca are thrilled to announce the fashionably late arrival of LACHLAN THOMAS JANS on November 24, 2013 at 4.05am, weighing 4.03kg. Lochie’s proud grandparents are Albert and Mary Jans of Dumbalk and Trevor and Yvonne Thomas of Leongatha. Many thanks to the staff at the Royal Women’s Hospital for their help and care. Let the adventures begin! JANS (Thomas) - Mark and Rebecca are thrilled to welcome their first child Lachlan Thomas on 24.11.13. Grandchild for Albert and Mary, Trevor and Yvonne.
marriage celebrant PAM HERRALD 5662 2553 0438 097 181
GARAGE Jenny Milkins SALE CAM ABOOD All areas - 5672 3123 jenny_milkins@hotmail.com
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Leongatha 5662 4191
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Classified advertising closes 12 noon Mondays
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Total package valued at $41 ADVERTISE by calling 5662 5555 or emailing classifieds@thestar.com.au or call in to 36 McCartin Street LEONGATHA to pick up your kit when you place your advertisement CLEARING OUT / MOVING HOUSE, Kardella, 190 One Chain Road, Saturday, December 7. Gate open 8am. Industrial sewing machine, portable air con, Singer sewing machine, household goods, grey Fergy, small trailer, Bartram stationary engine, wood lathe, firewood, saw bench, pulleys, etc. GARAGE SALE Saturday, December 7, 9am - 3pm, 110 McIlwaine Street, Meeniyan. Rugs, linen, household goods, brica-brac, workshop items, Stihl chainsaw, bikes, plants, etc. GARAGE SALE Saturday, December 7, 8am - 4pm, 11 Blackmore Avenue, Leongatha. Moving interstate, everything must go. GARAGE SALE 11 Worthy Street, Leongatha, Saturday, December 7, 8am - 2pm, 95% of items are $1, bring your loose change. GARAGE SALE 75 Shingler Street, Leongatha. Lots of bargains. 8.30am - 1pm, Saturday, December 7. MASSIVE GARAGE SALE 7 households, 83 Roughead Street, Leongatha, Saturday, December 7, 8.30am - 3pm.
Classified advertising closes 12 noon Mondays
message of hope “SING to the Lord, bless His name; proclaim the good news of His salvation from day to day.” - Psalm 96:2
bereavement thanks BELLINGHAM - Betty. Stan, Barbara and families wish to sincerely thank everyone for their lovely phone messages and beautiful cards and flowers after the loss of our mother (mother-in-law, nana, great and great great nana). Also a special thank you to the staff at Seahaven Inverloch who looked after Betty with such love and care. To Paul and Margaret Beck and staff, Pam Herrald for her lovely words, Ian Arrell piper and the Mirboo North RSL for providing refreshments. DEAN - The family of the late Mrs Doris Dean would like to thank the individuals and associations of the Leongatha community who have contributed to, cared for and lived life with Doris for nearly 90 years. We would like to thank doctors and nurses from the clinic, hospital and Seahaven for their kindness. We are most grateful for the cards, flowers and loving messages which have helped comfort us during this sad time.
in memoriam BAUMGARTNER - John. 25.10.26 - 6.12.97 We wish that we could spend just one more day together and say goodbye. Forever in our thoughts and in our hearts. Hilda, Margret, Peter, Michael, Gary and families. REILLY - Michael. 1.12.1975 Close to our hearts you will always stay, Loved and remembered every day. Your loving family.
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deaths CARTER - Paul Lingley. 13.09.1946 - 25.11.2013 Late of Leongatha. Treasured husband of Dani for 31 wonderful years. Beloved father of Rebekah and Joshua. Safe in the arms of Jesus. Psalm 34:18 (NLT) CARTER - Paul. To Dani, Rebekah and Joshua. No words can express the grief we feel with your sad loss. We hope you can take comfort and solace in knowing Paul was so well loved and respected by all who knew him. We pray that you will have the strength you need to get you through this very difficult time; take comfort in knowing that Paul is at peace in God’s arms. Love Mum, Sharon, Rob, Dianne and Rob and family, Michelle and Mark, Rosie, Bel and Steve, Greg, Jenny, Jareth, Genevieve, Steph, Davern and Monique, Paul, Judy and Sam, Julianne and Annie, Neen and Mihali. COMBEN - Keith Raymond (Keith). 8.11.1928 - 24.11.2013 Late of Foster. Passed away peacefully at Auburn House aged 85. Much loved and loving husband of Jean (dec). Cherished and admired Dad of Neil and Debra. Respected and loved father-in-law of Elaine. Much loved Pa of Michael, Taryn and Kaylee. Forever in our hearts. Reunited with Mum. DORLING - Eileen. Our deepest sympathy to Mick and all the families. A wonderful woman forever in our hearts. Love Dave, Paula, Ella, Jaime, Dayne and Bodhi. ROUGHEAD - Janet Mary (Jan). 18.03.1939 - 01.12.2013 Passed away peacefully, at Leongatha Hospital. Loved wife of Peter (dec). United once again. Special friend of Bob. Loving mother of Jenny, Karen, Ann Maree, Gary and Simon. Adored Nana of Danielle, Liam and Adam. Loving sister of Gwen, Kevin and Mary. Your smile would brighten the dullest of days. Now your smile is shining down on us. Our bright shining star, taken too soon. Forever in our hearts. Jen, Jessel, Max and Molly. You were our precious Rose; your petals fell too soon. But the memories you planted within our hearts, will never cease to bloom. Our treasured memories are those we spent with you. You will live forever in our hearts. Love forever and always Karen and Peter, Dani and Ash and Liam xxxxxxx Cancer may have ravaged and maimed your body, but it gave freedom to the most beautiful soul. Love you forever Mum. Annie and Kel. xo We love you Nana. With us always. Gary and Adam. xx
deaths Your pain has gone, you are now free. The memories I have will live on within me. The example you set was simply incredible; Your courage, strength and ability to keep smiling was the greatest lesson I could have ever received. thank you for all the wonderful things you have done. For your love, support and your wicked smile. Rest in peace my beautiful Mum. xxx Love Si and Gabby. ROUGHEAD - Janet. Dearly loved friend of Dawn and Ashton. We are so proud of you. Sympathy and love to all of the family. WILLIAMS - Craig. (Our friend) Your fight is over, the sadness is overwhelming, but we will always have you close to our hearts. Both Rob and I loved you as a very dear friend, but “The time has come the walrus said”, we bid you farewell, with a huge thank you for being a special part of our lives. Lynne (Luci) and Rob, and families.
deaths
funerals CARTER - The Funeral Service for the late Mr Paul Lingley Carter will be held at St Peter’s Anglican Church, Leongatha on Thursday, December 5, 2013 commencing at 2pm. The funeral will leave at the conclusion of the service for the Leongatha Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to David Gray’s Mission - Philippine Relief Program. Envelopes will be available at the service.
ROUGHEAD - The Funeral Service for the late Mrs Janet Mary (Jan) Roughead will be held at The Daker’s Centre, Cnr Smith and Watt Streets, Leongatha on Tuesday, December 10, 2013 commencing at 2pm. The funeral will leave at the conclusion of the service for the Leongatha Lawn Cemetery.
Adeline Collins: on RPC The Third Wiseman, Corner Inlet Pony Club.
Meeniyan Pony Club showjumping championships
deaths
Paul & Margaret Beck proprietors Caring for our Community, personal dignified service to all areas 5662 2717 Pre-need Funeral Plans available Office and Chapel: 24 Anderson Street, Leongatha hfs1@vic.australis.com.au MEMBER OF AUSTRALIAN FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION
AFNL draw release soon ALBERTON Football Netball League’s 2014 draw is set to be released this week. Original plans to release it at the league’s annual general meeting last Wednesday night fell through as clubs requested some minor changes to the draft draw. League secretary Lynn Whelan said the draft should be released at this week’s board meeting. Director of special events and publicity Gary Adams has drafted the draw which sees 18 rounds without a bye. “The way Gary has
structured it is that he is not giving clubs an Easter game but any of those clubs that will play on Easter will get a bye instead on that game throughout the season,” Ms Whelan said. This means that two teams can move their clash from later on in the year to Easter weekend if they wish, and play a bye when they would have met. At the AGM two new directors were appointed to the league’s board, Paul Hislop and Leonnie McClusky who is the new director of junior football and netball taking over from Sindy Boyd.
Small Bore Rifle Club 50m Bench Rest Pennant results (Section D): R1: Ballarat B 594.043 d Leongatha 593.035. R2: MISC C 594.040 d Leongatha 591.037. R3: Frankston 595.038 d Leongatha 589.038. R4: Kyabram B 597.039 d Leongatha 595.031. R5: Leongatha 588.037 (bye). R6: Ballarat B 597.046 d Leongatha 595.041.
R7: Leongatha 591.040 d MISC C 590.038.
Ladder (Round 7 of 10) Ballarat B ...............................24 Kyabram B ............................20 M.I.S.C. ..................................16 Frankston ...............................16 Leongatha ..................................4
We shoot Friday Nights at 8 PM at the rifle club on the Leongath recreation reserve. Any inquiries, please call R. Spratt 5664 2358.
ON Sunday, November 24, Meeniyan Pony Club hosted the final round of the West Gippsland Zone of Pony Clubs Show Jumping Championships series. Again, with the wonderful support of the Stony Creek Football and Netball Club, jumping was held on the football oval, with the canteen pavilion providing an excellent viewing and socialising area for both spectators and competitors. The ground was in excellent condition, and the jumps, flowers pots and great riding a spectacle for all to see. We are extremely fortunate to have such high calibre course builders in Bev Shandley and Michelle Debenham in our local area, and thank them greatly for their effort and support. Our judges for the day were Bev Shandley and Deb Collins who provided great encouragement to the riders. With an increased number of entries there was a terrific field of riders from as far as Balnarring. It was wonderful to see so much support and encouragement between the riders, both local and those new to the venue. The weather held, and after a few spills and many thrills a great day was had by all. These competitions don’t run without the help of the many volunteers who give up their time and expertise. We would like to express our gratitude to each and every one them. Major sponsors on the day were Tarwin Veterinary Group, Brownwigg, Leongatha Rural Supplies, BJS Insurance Group and Debenham Livestock Transport. We are all looking forward to next year. The Stony Creek Riding Club is hosting their show jumping day on the Stony Creek football oval next weekend ( Dec 8th). The general public are welcome to come and watch.
Show Jumping Results AM7: B Grade; 1st Aleisha Dunks on Wattle Brae Royal Image, Wonthaggi, 2nd Sophia Landy on Prince Edward, Tarwin Lower, 3rd Sophie Herrald on Suave Operator, Berry’s Creek, 4th Viviene Carfrae on Touch Up, Wonthaggi, 5th Adeline Collins on RPC The Third Wiseman, Corner Inlet. C Grade; 1st Viviene Carfrae on Bob Conroy, Wonthaggi, 2nd Emily Burns on High Rail Annie, Wonthaggi, 3rd Emily Clifford on Just Korrupt, Loch-Nyora, 4th Shayla Rigby on Juan, Korumburra, 5th Logan West on Azza, Wonthaggi, 6th Emily
Hill on Victor Hugo, Loch-Nyora. D Grade; 1st Charlie Chila on Pirate, Mirboo North, 2nd Georgina Hocking on Bundaburg Bear, Bunyip, 3rd Lisa Browning on Royal Commander, Berry’s Creek, 4th Taylah Clark on Zena, Berry’s Creek, 5th Coby Elmore on Wirreanda Ashe, Corner Inlet, 6th Rachel Lyon on Lakevale Moonsprite, Warragul. E Grade; 1st Austin Timmins on Bella, Meeniyan, 2nd Macie McNoughton on Jack, Berry’s Creek, 3rd Brigid Johnson on Chester, Meeniyan, 4th Abbey Crawford on Flicka, Trafalgar, 5th Taylah Waugh on Tom, Moe, 6th Charlie Chilla on Flicka, Mirboo North. F Grade; 1st Jemma VanDeRydt on Earl, Mirboo North, 2nd Jazmin Eatwell on Cando, Meeniyan, 3rd Courtney Fletcher on Ella, Wonthaggi, 4th Alyssa Davies on Mouse, Meeniyan, 5th Zoe Waller on Fairwater Kennion, Warragul, 6th Lucy Phipps on Storm, Wonthaggi. Competition Over 2 Rounds: B Grade; 1st Vivienne Carfrae on Touch Up, Wonthaggi, 2nd Adeline Collins on RPC The Third Wiseman, Corner Inlet, 3rd Emily Hill on Brilliant Conquest, Loch-Nyora, 4th Sophie Herrald on Suave Operator, Berry’s Creek. C Grade; 1st Ashley O’Brien on Pee Wee, Phillip Island, 2nd Calem Dunks on Josies Foley, Wonthaggi, 3rd Emily Hill on Victor Hugo, LochNyora, 4th Vivienne Carfrae on Bob Conroy, Wonthaggi, 5th Emily Burns on High Rail Annie, Wonthaggi, 6th Logan West on Azza, Wonthaggi. D Grade; 1st Cassidy Ronalds on Baccardi, Berry’s Creek, 2nd Georgina Hocking on Bundaburg Bear, Bunyip, 3rd Jessica Sykes on Flicka, Upper Beaconsfield, 4th Maddison Frahamer on Moorooluck Jet, Meeniyan, 5th Rebecca Clifford on Freckles, Korumburra, 6th Hannah Junor on Billy, Warragul. E Grade; 1st Austin Timmins on Bella, Meeniyan, 2nd Abbey Crawford on Flicka, Trafalgar, 3rd Coreen Mechielsen on Seattle Silence, Loch-Nyora, 4th Charlie Chilla on Flicka, Mirboo North, 5th Brigid Johnson on Chester, Meeniyan, 6th Kaitlyn Casbolt on TDM, Berry’s Creek. F Grade; 1st Courtney Fletcher on Ella, Wonthaggi, 2nd Alyssa Davies on Mouse, Meeniyan, 3rd Fleur Timmins on Gypsy, Meeniyan, 4th Zoe Waller on Fairwater Kennion, Warragul, 5th Hannah Sykes on Nikki, Upper Beaconsfield, 6th Lucy Phipps on Storm, Wonthaggi.
Take Your Own Line: B Grade; 1st Viviene Carfrae on Touch Up, Wonthaggi , 2nd Aleisha Dunks on Wattle Brae Royal Image, Wonthaggi, 3rd Emily Hill on Brilliant Conquest, Loch-Nyora, 4th Sophie Herrald on Suave Operator, Berry’s Creek. C Grade; 1st Vivienne Carfrae on Bob Conroy, Wonthaggi, 2nd Calem Dunks on Josies Foley, Wonthaggi, 3rd Emily Burns on High Rail Annie, Wonthaggi, 4th Logan West on Azza, Wonthaggi, 5th Emily Clifford on Just Korrupt, Loch-Nyora, 6th Alkira Riley on Impulsive Jet, Meeniyan. D Grade; 1st Coby Elmore on Wirreanda Ashe, Corner Inlet, 2nd Lisa Browning on Royal Commander, Berry’s Creek, 3rd Cassidy Ronalds on Baccardi, Berry’s Creek, 4th Rachel Lyon on Lakevale Moonsprite, Warragul, 5th Georgina Hocking on Bundaburg Bear, Bunyip, 6th Jessica Ronalds on Flipper, Berry’s Creek. E Grade; 1st Austin Timmins on Bella, Meeniyan, 2nd Taylah Waugh on Tom, Moe, 3rd Coreen Mechielsen on Seattle Silence, Loch-Nyora, 4th Sianan Price on Agean, Phillip Island, 5th Kaitlyn Mc Naughton on SP Grace, Berry’s Creek, 6th Holly DeGaris on Romeo, Meeniyan. Optimum Time: F Grade; 1st Lucy Phipps on Storm, Wonthaggi, 2nd Charlotte Reed on Kira, Balnarring, 3rd Fleur Timmins on Gypsy, Meeniyan, 4th Zoe Waller on Fairwater Kennion, Warragul, 5th Amity McInnes on Licorice, Wonthaggi, 6th Hannah Sykes on Nikki, Upper Beaconsfield.
Grade Champions BJS Insurance Group Champion Rug B Grade, Vivienne Carfrae on Touch Up, Wonthaggi. Debenham Livestock Transport Champion Rug C Grade, Vivienne Carfrae on Bob Conroy, Wonthaggi. Champion Rugs were awarded to D Grade Georgina Hocking on Bundaburg Bear, Bunyip; E Grade Austin Timmins on Bella, Meeniyan; F Grade Courtney Fletcher on Ella, Wonthaggi. The Tarwin Veterinary Group Reserve Champion Saddle Blankets were awarded to: B Grade Aleisha Dunks on Wattle Brae Royal Image, Wonthaggi; C Grade Emily Burns on High Rail Annie, Wonthaggi; D Grade Coby Elmore on Wirreanda Ashe, Corner Inlet; E Grade Abbey Crawford on Flicka, Trafalgar; F Grade Lucy Phipps on Storm, Wonthaggi.
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Mirboo North Junior Basketball THE Mirboo North Junior Basketball Grand Final night was held on Friday, November 22 with great success. Aqua and Purple played out an exciting, high energy game
in the under 10s grand final. Purple lost its go to player Royden to a bloody nose in the warm up. This rattled the team. Luke and Jack managed to shoot some settling goals to get them ahead early. Aqua through William and Liam started putting full court pressure on Purple and the
Gippsport most disciplined player scholarship: girl’s nominee Tahlia Irwin, Under 10s coordinator Kylie Cannizzo and boy’s nominee and winner Ben Phillips.
Under 13 runners-up: Orange, back, from left, Kieran Mc Greesh, Trevor Hart, coach Luke, Nicholas Sanders, front, Blake Rudling, Stephanie Parker and Eryn Elger.
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
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scores were tied again. Willow and Meg rebounded strongly for Aqua competing with Keegan from Purple who used his height to block some close shots. Matthew played a consistent game for Aqua while Joel and Isabella forced some turn over’s with their effective hassling for Purple. Wade worked very hard and was unlucky to get fouled out early. Flynn played a great defensive game trying to stop Aqua’s “go to” player Ethan who still managed some effective goals. Royden dribbled strongly out of defence and set up his teammates for some undefended goals. Purple’s strong team game, plus the luck of goals dropping on the night, took it to a 27-15 win in a high skilled affair. Most valuable player was awarded to Jack Couper. Red and Orange came together in a whirl of colour to provide spectators with a great game of basketball in the Under 13s Mixed Grand final game. The red team came out with a blast taking the lead early on in the game with the orange team taking time to dispense with its nerves and settle to its game. The orange team settled, putting scores on the board late in the first half. Great match ups were seen across the playing field, especially with the tallest players from each side providing plenty of action under the ring. But size was no barrier for any of the players who drove the ball hard down the court towards their goal with the opposition blocking their way. All players had a shot at goal, and while some shots just teased the ring others were sure things. Spectators were given plenty of tense moments with players providing tension on the court as they fought to gain possession of the ball. In the second half, orange had re-gained its confidence
and came out strong against a determined red team. The red team looked like a well oiled machine with the players executing some exciting offensive plays and running a tight defence. The orange team, that was down a player and had no sub, battled on and strived hard to chase down the lead the red team had. At the final siren the red team was in front and scored a well earned win. Orange was disappointed of course but took heart in the
fact it had played its hardest. Congratulations to both teams. Red 31 defeated Orange 15 Most valuable player was Henry Turner. With the Pumas and Cougars playing off for the under 17 premiership win it was destine to be a good game. Cougars started slow with Pumas getting the pounce on them in the first 10 minutes of the game. Jesse Buxton was leading Pumas attack scoring the first seven points of the game. With points at 16 - 9 at
half time Pumas had made impact on the game leading them towards a victory. Cougars however started with a strong second half with scoring spread evenly over their players building their score gradually to within two points in the second half, unfortunately for Cougars the Pumas made another break and in the final minutes leaving Cougars only getting back to within three points at the final siren. Final Score 30 - 27 with Pumas victors for the game,
Jesse Buxton receiving MVP with his 23 point impact on the game. It was a great end to the season of a very successful under 17 competition. Well done to all players and coaches involved. The committee would like to thank all involved in our spring season for 2013, players, parents, coaches, scorers, umpires and spectators. They wish everyone a happy and safe festive season and look forward to seeing your sneakers courtside in 2014.
Under 10 runners-up: Aqua, back, from left, Ethan Woodall, Willow Thomson, Meghan Harris, Matthew Smith, coach Julie Lewis, front, Wade Thomson, William Lewis and Liam Hillman.
Under 13: Gippsport Award recipient for Most Disciplined Player was Jack BurgessPincini.
Under 13 encouragement awards: Ben Reville (Boy’s) and, absent, Mia Renouf (Girl’s).
Under 10 premiers: Purple, back, from left, Jack Couper, Luke Menary, Keegan McGreesh, Royden Carter, coach Jodie Pincini, front, Flynn Burgess-Pincini, Isabella Randall and Joel Menary.
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Under 17 premiers: Puma’s (Black), back, left, Samuel Mc Car- Under 17 runners-up: Cougars (White), back, from left, Hayden thy, Jesse Buxton, Declan Allen, Tim Belton, Matt Sanders, front, Jones, Jake Porter, Jarred Best, Darcy Mackenzie, Zac Porter, front, Wallace Mackenzie, Jacob Best and coach Belinda Porter. Michael Butler, Cody Rudling and coach Piers Buxton. Under 13 premiers: Red, back, from left, Clancy Peters, Ella Thompson, Henry Turner, Josh Hillman, Ari Welburn, Gavin Hart, front, Jaime Chilla and coach Danny Chilla.
Under 17: Gippsport Award recipient for Most Disciplined Player was Ben Taylor.
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Lightning face tough competition THE Under 16 boys Leongatha Lightning representative basketball team recently competed in the Southern Peninsula Basketball Tournament. The determined team played in the section higher than normally graded which resulted in games against some teams who compete in the Victorian Junior Basketball League. The Lightning proved to be very competitive, reaching the semi-finals. This was the largest tournament the team has competed in, with over 350 teams participating with a very strong field. With courts some distance apart, it trav-
elled between Frankston and Dromana and enjoyed the variety of some very modern courts and stadiums. Leongatha played two of its best games ever during the weekend and the boys continue to improve and bring their game to another level each tournament they attend. Great work by their coach Dan Monaghan continually brings out the best in the team. Having reached the semi-finals they were up against Mornington that proved highly skilled and was too good for them on the day and they went on to win the grand final. Well done on a fabulous weekend and we look forward to another successful outing over the Australia Day weekend in January at the Dandenong tournament.
• Wonthaggi Table Tennis
Zach wins junior championship ZACH Anstey won the Junior (Under 18) table tennis championship played last week at the Wonthaggi Table Tennis Centre. He played his brother Luke in the final. Semi finalists were Ed Beischer and Sean Michael. The Under 13 singles final was very close with Mackenzie Gardner, 12, finally getting over the line. Jesse Condron, 10, was runner-up.
The high standard of play was surprising for such young players. Semi finalists were Rory Gow and Alej Lacanaria. Other tournament finals results were as follows: Handicap singles winner Leigh Allamby, runner-up Jesse Condron. Jumbo ball handicap winner Jacob Methven, runner-up Beau Allamby. A Reserve grand final result: Wannabee Cowboys (Sean Michael, Jake Franklin, Michael Park) d All is Well (Jacob
Methven, Ed Beischer, Tharma Balasundaram) 5-2. It was very competitive but in the end a well deserved win to Sean, Jake and Tharma who led the way for most of the season. Presentation night: The end of year presentations and wind-up night will be on Friday, December 6, 6pm to 8pm at the Wonthaggi Table Tennis Centre, barbecue provided, family and friends welcome and cost is $3 per person.
Lighting leaders: the Under 16 Leongatha Lightning side are, back, from left, coach Dan Monaghan, Cam Olden, Sam McGannon, Nathan Trotto, Joel Norton, front, team manager Anne Olden, Matt Darmanin, Vinnie Monaghan, Nicholas Battersby and Trent Westaway.
Keen-agers: Leongatha’s players were, from left, Frank Hirst, Jan and Ian Jonas, Kathy Campbell, Arthur Gregory, Rob Green, Lee Armstrong, Dawn and Ian Rasmussen and Alan Odgers.
• Leongatha Keen-agers Table Tennis A Reserve grand final winners: Wannabee Cowboys, from left, Jake Franklin, Sean Michael and Michael Park.
Kathy and Jan defend their title KATHY Campbell and Jan Jonas travelled to Bairnsdale on Saturday, November 23 to defend the women’s doubles title they wrested from the Bairnsdale ladies last year. This year was an even more difficult task with players from the Albury Wodonga club attending for the first time and sending a strong contingent. Every match was hard fought, no easy wins, but they stuck to the task and ran out winners against a very determined combination from
B Grade grand final runners-up: B Grade grand final winners: VoltOffsiders, from left, Beau Allamby age, from left Will Turner and Daniel and Mackenzie Gardner. Park.
A Reserve grand final runners-up: All is Well, from left, Jacob Methven, Tharma Balasundaram, Ed Beischer.
the Traralgon club, winning the fifth set 12 to 10. In the mixed doubles the combination of Ian and Jan Jonas proved too steady for the strong opposition, again no easy games, but this very experienced pair is very hard to beat when the going gets tough and they were able to fight off all challengers to take the title. Leongatha’s team of Ian Jonas and Rob Green performed well in the men’s doubles event but were no match for the very strong teams from Albury Wodonga and Traralgon with Albury Wodonga taking
South Gippsland Bridge Club results Meeniyan – Monday Evening 1st. Kathryn Smith. David Baggallay. 2nd. Sally Hoskins. Peter Braker. 3rd. Kathy Dowd. John Cocking. Tarwin Lower – Tuesday afternoon. North/South: 1.Greg Nicholson. Jean Barbour. 2nd. Jack Kuiper. John Sutton. 3rd. Faye Rowlands. Pat West. East/West: 1st. John Sullivan. Alan Johnston.
2nd. Frank Arndt. Clive Hope. 3rd. Dave Bright. Neville Chapman. Inverloch – Friday Afternoon North/South: 1st. Jack Kuiper. Jean Barbour 2nd. Anne & Bruce Gibson. 3rd. Phillip Chapman. Audrey Oakley. East/West: 1st. John Sullivan. Alan Johnston. 2nd. Colin Cameron. Dawn Jolly. 3rd. Faye Rowlands. Pat West.mirrormi
this title defeating a determined Drouin team that had former Leongatha identity Bill Burrows playing. The other seven players from Leongatha all performed well in their first round robin matches, some attending this Keen-Agers tournament for the first time, gained valuable experience and enjoyed the social atmosphere. All are looking forward to attending again next year. Anyone wanting to join this fun sporting group contact Ian on 5662 5578.
Korumburra Volleyball Results Semi Finals A Grade: Champions d Giants (3:2) 15:25, 21:25, 25:17, 25:15, 15:12. Pirates d Golliwogs (3:1) 25:19, 25:20, 25:27, 25:14. B Grade: HELP d Shark Bait (3:0) 25:16, 25:13, 25:17. Chargers d Panthers (3:0) 25:21, 25:22, 25:21.
This week’s draw, A Grade: Show court 1 7:40. Golliwogs v Champions 1st Ref Glenn Bainbridge 2nd ref 2 scorers 2 lines people Pirates. B Grade: Show court 2 7:40. Panthers v HELP 1st Ref Mandy Fletcher 2nd ref 2 scorers 2 lines people Chargers.
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Leongatha Cycling EACH week the club has had a different scene at Friday night racing. Even if the night is cool there has been plenty of hot action on the track and plenty of close finishes. This week the handicapper had seven seniors to work with and four girls racing. In addition club coach Tony Smith had the motor bike out for some pacing duties. This was also the end of the five week trial period for novice riders which have been a great success this season. As usual first event of the night was the one lap time trial. In Junior B it was Oliver McLean quickest with a 45.69. He was followed by Jack Allen, 47.39, Thomas Fitzgerald 48.13 and Oliver Schmidt at 52.40 sec. In the Junior A section, Austin Timmins after doing a session on Tuesday night at coach Tony Smith’s shed on the ergo bike managed to record a PB at 34.33sec. He was followed by Matt Minogue 35 sec and Harrison McLean also with a PB at 35.40 sec. It is producing some close racing between them. In the girls group, it was Grace McLean doing a 39.69 sec, followed by Brielle Cox 41.89. With nothing between them it was Bernadette Fitzgerald at 40.92 and the youngest member Fleur Timmins at 46.84sec. The senior time trial also produced some close times but best for the night
was Thomas McFarlane at a sizzling 30.54 sec. This was after the coach had him do around four efforts in the warm up before racing. From there it was very tight. Ronald Purtle 31.30, Josh Chiavaroli 32.01, Steve Allen 32.06, Ben Meadley 32.17, Will Lumby 34.48 and Kevin Feely 35.42 sec. The riders then had some short scratch races whilst the handicapper went to work. The Junior B race over two laps went to Oliver McLean ahead of Fleur Timmins and Oliver Schmidt. In the Junior A division it was Austin Timmins winning from Matt Minogue and Harrison McLean. In the senior eight lap race Thomas McFarlane had a narrow win over Ben Meadley and Steve Allen. The first round of the handicaps was then quickly run through. In the Junior B one lap dash it was Jack Allen winning from Oliver McLean and Fleur Timmins. In the re-handicap it was Thomas Fitzgerald winning from Oliver McLean and Fleur Timmins. In the Junior a division one lap dash it was Harrison McLean winning from Matt Minogue and Grace McLean. The re-handicap saw Harrison chalk up another win but this time it was just ahead of Austin and Bernadette. For the senior riders the handicap was over two laps. First time round it was a sensational win by Thomas McFarland , riding from scratch, just catch Will Lumby (80) on the line whilst Josh Chia-
varoli (70) was third. Next time around it was another great result with Kevin Feely (110) looking to be beaten at 200m to go fighting back to win narrowly from Ben Meadley (30) and Will Lumby (80). The referee then lines up some sprint races. First heat saw Thomas Fitzgerald win from Oliver Schmidt. In the second race it was Oliver McLean accounting for Jack Allen. In the girls race, it was Bernadette Fitzgerald claiming the win from Fleur Timmins. In the Junior A boys it was Austin getting the jump on Matt and Harrison claiming the win. The senior races saw Will take the first heat from Kevin and Josh. In the second it was Ben winning from Steve Allen whilst in the last it was a win for Thomas McFarlane over Ronald Purtle. The Junior B boys had an Olympic Sprint event. The team of Jack Allen and Thomas Fitzgerald had a narrow win over Oliver Mclean and Oliver Schmidt. In the senior Olympic Sprint it was the team of Ben, Ronald and Josh with a one sec win over Thomas, Steve and Will. The girls fronted up for another sprint round and this time it was Grace winning from Bernadette and Fleur. Matt Minogue and Kevin Feely had another sprint race to see if Matt could redeem himself after last week’s effort. However, whilst he was much closer the older legs saw
Leading the charge: club captains Jack Dunn, Kiera Brown and vice captain Taylah Clarke. Absent was boy’s vice captain Luke Mulherbe.
Blistering speed: Thomas McFarlane wins the eight lap scratch race from Ben Meadley and Steve Allen. Kevin triumph once again. The last round of races saw the Junior B riders with another two lap scratch race. Once again it was Oliver McLean just managing to hold out a determined Fleur and Thomas Fitzgerald. The Junior A riders raced an elimination race for the first time of the season and Austin
Timmins completed a successful night by once again winning the last race from Matt and Grace. The seniors finished the night with a 12 lap motor paced scratch race. A couple of riders found the pace too hot and failed to finish. In the end it was a battle between Thomas and Ben up the straight with Thomas
taking the win ahead of Ben and Ronald. Ben did have another win for the night – the raffle for the night. With plenty of great racing and spectators the club has reintroduced a nightly raffle to help defray costs of running the lighting. We invite any interested to come along of a Friday night and
Leongatha Little Aths PERFECT conditions and loads of enthusiasm among competitors proved to be a winning combination for Leongatha Little Athletics Club at the velodrome oval last Saturday. There were more than 100 personal best performances recorded and another two centre records broken. After breaking a longstanding high jump record at the previous competition meeting, Under 6 athlete Melisse Bath set a new benchmark in the 50m sprint, stopping the electronic timer at 9.73 seconds to break Abby Forrester’s 10.47sec record set in 2006. Following in the footsteps of other outstanding middle-distance runners
who started out at Leongatha Little Athletics, including Australian Olympian Kaila McKnight, U14
athlete Aleisha Wrigley threw everything into the 1500m race, reaching the finish line in 5:48.79min
THE Leongatha Swimming Club had its first taste of competitive swimming for 2013/14 season at a club event on Sunday at SG Splash. Jack Dunn and Kiera Brown were named club captains, with Taylah Clarke and Luke Mulherbe named vice captains. Personal best times were broken, but the emphasis was always on fun.
Krystal Arnason: is that three PB’s now?
and slotting in under the previous best time set by Emily Shea in 2005 (5:56.56min).
Flying high: Paige Barry flies over the bar in the U8 Girls high jump.
Making a splash
Right, Ready to go: Rem Dal Pozzo gets ready to make a splash.
have a look at the action. Anyone keen to try track riding is invited to come along of a Wednesday night at 6.30pm to see about having a try out. Otherwise there is always a bunch at 8am on a Saturday or Sunday leaving the corner at the Leongatha Post office happy to have an extra face in the bunch.
Take a bow: Lily Caithness crosses the finish line first, ahead of Kelsey Donohue, in the U10G 200m.
Line honours: U15B Joel Norton puts on the brakes after a fast 200m dash.
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thestar.com.au Leongatha TUESDAY, November 26 saw Division 2 ladies at home to Inverloch and defeated Inverloch ladies 79 shots to 71. T. McCormack’s (s) team won 33 to 17 shots, J. Todd’s (s) team won by a shot 25 to 24 and G. Trotman’s (s) team lost 21 to 30 shots. Division 3 travelled to San Remo and was the winner by two shots 38 to 36. M. Rayson’s (s) team won 21 to 16 shots and L. Cox’s (s) team lost 17 to 20 shots. December 3 round nine sees Division 2 ladies away to Lang Lang and Division 3 at home to Phillip Island. Tuesday evening saw round two of the barefoot bowls in action with results as follows: Chalkies d ANZ, Crusaders d Pags, Mini Skips d We Us & Co, Gatha Lions d Gatha Kitchens, Repco d Pagettes, Whackers d Slapshots, BJ Earthmoving d Jackos, Stewarts Tyres d Hospital, Misfits d Parks, Beginners d Smiths and Leongatha Holden d Beers. The ladder after round two sees Whackers on top followed by Crusaders, Beers, Repco, Stewarts Tyres, Chalkies, Misfits, Pags, Beginners, We Us & Co, BJ Earthmoving, Parks, Gatha Lions, Mini Skips, Gatha Kitchens, Smiths, Leongatha Holden, Hospital, Jackos, ANZ, Pagettes and Slapshots. Round 3 will be on Tuesday evening, December 3. Wednesday, November 27 saw the monthly triples in action. Winner on a countback was the Korumburra team of A. Robertson (s), K. Magg and K. Watson with four wins plus 27. Runner-up was the Foster team of I. Parks, Rod Parsons and Colin Beatty also with four wins plus 27. Best last game went to another Korumburra team of R. Hutton (s), B. Snooks and P. Sparks with plus 20. Sponsor for the day was Bendigo Bank and the club thanks it for its valued sponsorship and support. Saturday, November 30
SGBD Tuesday pennant bowls Round 8 - November 26 Division 1: San Remo 74(17 shots) d. Wonthaggi(2) 57 (J. Allen-Dayle 23 d. K. Bird 16, S. Carvosso 31 d. E. Thomson 15, R. Dennis 20 lt. D. Jenson 26). Wonthaggi(1) 93(41 shots) d. Inverloch 52 (A. Green 38 d. I. Sheppard 12, K. Simpson 29 d. L. Luby 23, J. Clarkson 26 d. A. Tschiderer 17). Phillip Island 75(31 shots) d. Foster 44 (W. Braun 24 d. G. Facey 16, J. Boyce 24 d. M. Climas 15, P. Francis 27 d. J. Miles 13). Meeniyan 87(31 shots) d. Korumburra 56 (M. Pearson 31 d. J. McVeigh 17, A. Van Wamel 26 d. S. Martin 17, L. Hanks 30 d. M. Goad 22). Division 2: Corinella 78 (26 shots) d. Lang Lang 52 (J. Carter 21 d. B. Button 13, E. Johnston 30 d. R. Geyer 17, B. O’Keefe 27 d. J. Dowson 22). Leongatha 79 (8 shots) d. Inverloch 71 (T. McCormick 33 d. J. Arnold 17, J. Todd 25 d. M. Flett 24, G. Trotman 21 lt. D. Patterson 30). Phillip Island 68 (10 shots) d. Fish Creek 58 (J. Stubbs 25 d. N. Van Dyk 20, R. Eames 21 d. F.McKenzie 17, M. Rogers 22 d. M. Smith 21). Tarwin Lower 85(51 shots) d. Loch 34 (B. de Rooy 28 d. B. Boucher 10, R. Griffiths 34 d. V. Kennedy 8, H. Twite 23 d. J. Miller 16). Toora 82 (28 shots) d. Port Welshpool 54 (K. Barwick 37 d. N. Clifford 16, R. Richardson 22 lt. L. McLaine 23, B. Curram 23 d. M. McDonald
was not a good day for our men’s pennant teams. Division 1 was home to Wonthaggi and lost 64 shots to 79: J. Turner’s (s) team lost 17 to 27, R. Trotman’s (s) won 25 to 22 shots and R. McGannon (s) lost 22 to 30 shots. Division 3 was home to the Island but lost 58 shots to 89. Division 3 also had the added unfortunate loss of one of the team’s members taken to hospital after feeling unwell, and John the club wishes you the very best for a speedy recovery. R. Saunder’s (s) team lost 20 to 33 shots, J. O’Connor’s (s) team lost 17 to 24 shots, E. Thompson’s (s) team lost 21 to 32 shots. Division 4 travelled to the Island and was also defeated, losing 51 to 87 shots: G. Elliott’s (s) team lost 19 to 29 shots, F. Sauvarin (s) lost 14 to 29 shots and B. Harry (s) lost 18 to 29 shots. Round nine December 7 sees Division 1 at home to Mirboo North, Division 3 away to Korumburra Gold and Division 4 home to Meeniyan. Reminders: Members are reminded again there will be no Kitty Club tea for the month of December but the club’s Christmas evening will be at the clubrooms on Thursday, December 19, not as previously given for December 18. Until the next report, good bowling - ‘Jackhigh’.
come back to the green to Graeme Turton who has been on the sidelines in recent times. Tuesday the pennant team went to Tarwin Lower where we enjoyed the company but not the result. Saturday Division 2 met the Meeniyan team on its home green with the same result. Division 5 had better luck at home, recording a win over Wonthaggi. Twilight bowls winners were Tony, Skye and Jim S. Friday triples was won by the Lang Lang team skipped by J. Williams and Don Jefferys’ Lang Lang team was the runner-up. Club games are proceeding with the ladies through the early rounds of 100-Up and 21Up. The men have yet to play the final of the pairs but the club singles finals were played on Sunday. The men’s semi finals in the morning between Alan Center and Brenton Hackett, and Rob Glover and Greg Hodge saw Alan and Rob proceed to the final which was won by Rob. Some great bowls was seen through the semis and the final. The ladies final between Angie Hackett and Francie Heylen saw Angie win her second championship and Francis her first runner-up.
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SATURDAY, November 30 Division 2 lost to Phillip Island by 11 shots 14pts - 2 pts. Division 5 lost to Tarwin by 32 shots. Teams this Saturday Division 2 (home to Meeniyan) T McLean, M.Heywood, R Grylls (manager) A Kerr, R. Mortlock, L McKenzie, F Carter, R McKenzie, D Christie, R Knight, R Staley, B Cooper Division 5 (home to Foster) K Flanders, D Stefani, W Ferbrache, C McGannon, R Barham, J Lavarda, R Constantine, P Dean, J lindeman, A Atwell(manager), C.Bell, R Everittt, emergencies:- R Poletti, A Mason
AS a club, we note with sadness the passing of foundation member Grace Morris. Her late husband Geoff, with full support from Grace, was the prime mover in establishing Loch and District Bowling Club in 1970-71. Grace and Geoff moved in retirement to Pakenham and then on Geoff’s death Grace moved to Lakes Entrance, where until recent years she enjoyed bowls, then carpet bowls. We remember her with fondness and our sympathy is extended to her family. On a brighter note, wel15). Division 3: Leongatha 38 (2 shots) d. San Remo 36 (L. Cox 17 lt. W. Brunsden 20, M. Rayson 21 d. J. Farquhar 16). Korumburra 56 (18 shots) d. Wonthaggi 38 (M. Wrench 30 d. G. Wilson 19, M. Hams 26 d. R. Sterwart 19. Tarwin Lower 59 (23 shots) d. Phillip Island 36 (S. Browne 25 d. E. Stephenson 16, J. Fraser 34 d. D. Holtrop 20). Mirboo North 73 (42 shots) d. Meeniyan 31 (A. Plowman 39 d. K. Brown 16, M. Briscoe 34 d. B. Dyke 15). Inverloch 58 (28 shots) d. Foster 30 (B. Kurrle 28 d. J. Bohn 18, S. .Nation 30 d. R. Raiti 12).
Ladders Division 1 Wonthaggi (1) ................+223 108 San Remo .......................+116 104 Meeniyan ............................+46 75 Phillip Island.........................-2 75 Foster ....................................-71 42 Korumburra ..........................-87 40 Inverloch.............................-100 37 Wonthaggi (2).....................-125 31 Division 2 Leongatha.......................+188 105 Corinella .............................+55 78 Tarwin Lower ....................+50 78 Port Welshpool .............+46.25 69 Phillip Island ........................-45 66 Lang Lang .......................-19.25 62 Toora ......................................+3 52 Inverloch.................................-6 48 Fish Creek ..........................-138 44 Loch ....................................-134 38 Division 3 Mirboo North .................. +168 88 San Remo ........................... +62 75 Meeniyan .............................. +1 66 Inverloch ............................ +44 63 Leongatha .............................. +1 63 Phillip Island ........................ -35 48 Korumburra .......................... -34 43 Wonthaggi ............................ -65 42 Foster .................................... -58 40 Tarwin Lower ....................... -84 32
Fish Creek Results
Reminders Ladies Pairs final to be played Thursday, December 5
South Gippsland pennant bowls Division 1: Korumburra 14-80 d San Remo 2-50; Lang Lang 0-53 lt Phillip Island 1675; Mirboo North 2-55 lt Inverloch 14-87; Wonthaggi 1479 d Leongatha 2-64. Division 2: Inverloch 16-76 d Toora 0-57; Corinella 12-76 d Wonthaggi 4-68: Meeniyan 1681 d Loch 0-50: Phillip island 14-77 d Fish Creek 2-66. Division 3: Tarwin Lower 14-73 d Foster 2-56; Leongatha 0-58 lt Phillip Island 16-89; San Remo 14-77 d Korumburra Maroon 2-66; Wonthaggi 14-85 d Korumburra Gold 2-49. Division 4: Inverloch Blue 16-86 d Port Welshpool 0-58: Lang Lang 2-69 lt Wonthaggi 14-71; Meeniyan 2-65 lt Inverloch White 14-72; Phillip Island 16-87 d Leongatha 0-51; Division 5: Loch 13-71 d Phillip Island 3-62; Phillip Island 2-73 lt Corinella 14-74; San Remo 16-89 d Toora 0-47; Foster 16-89 d Mirboo North 0-51; Tarwin Lower 16-83 d Fish Creek 0-50.
Ladders Division 1 Inverloch ........................+149 122 Phillip Island...................+105 91 Korumburra ....................+68 79 Wonthaggi ...........................-6 50 Mirboo North .....................-54 50 Leongatha ...........................-31 48 San Remo .........................-108 42 Lang Lang ........................-123 30 Division 2 Fish Creek .......................+63 90 Inverloch ........................ +18 78
at 4.00pm Christmas festivities take place on Friday, December 6 at the clubrooms 6.15 -6.30 pm. Ladies, a salad or dessert please. Get well wishes go to our sick members, especially Dianne Buckland, we are all thinking of you.
Meeniyan WEEK eight of Tuesday pennant was an away game to Korumburra for Division One with a win for all three rinks. Division Three away to Mirboo North went down on both rinks. This week ones were home to San Remo and threes were home to Korumburra. Week three of corporate pairs (with a wash out) is evenly poised with Puppies & Espy on 8 , Me & one on 6, McAttack(2) , Len & Dawn, Robo & Bec , Mavericks, Dean & Bruce, Helen & Rita, Mudslides & Lindsay & Russ all on 4 McAttack (1) on 2 & John & Ben & L & J yet to score. Round eight of Saturday was played in perfect condition with both teams at home. Division Two had a win on all three rinks 81 shots to 50, while division four playing top team Inverloch white went down in a very tight game 65 shots to 72 with one rink getting the points. Next week both teams are away – twos visit Fish Creek and fours go to Leongatha. Thursday 5 is our monthly triples. A reminder to all members names should now be in for our Christmas celebration on Thursday, December 12. Another date for the calendar is our 50th anniversary celebrations on Sunday, January 19 2014 Upshot 2.
Mirboo North OUR Tuesday bowlers had a very convincing 42 shot win against Meeniyan at home and picked up 14 points. After 8 games our Tuesday bowlers are on top of the ladder on 88 points, 13 points ahead of San Remo on 75 points, followed by Meeniyan on 66, and Inverloch and Leongatha on 63. Next game is away against Inverloch. We had two local teams win Toora ................................+62 75 Loch .................................+27 63 Corinella ..............................-6 63 Phillip Island .....................-36 62 Meeniyan ...........................-37 41 Wonthaggi .........................-91 39 Division 3 Wonthaggi .................... +152 103 Phillip Island ....................-39 84 San Remo .........................-31 68 Korumburra Gold ........... -1 66 Foster ............................. +111 64 Tarwin Lower ................... -22 61 Leongatha ..........................-52 50 Korumburra Maroon ....... -118 16 Division 4 Inverloch White ............+113 91 Meeniyan ...................... -+20 76 Port Welshpool .............+142 72 Wonthaggi .........................+7 68 Inverloch Blue ....................+5 66 Phillip Island ................... +40 64 Leongatha ......................... -42 62 Lang Lang .......................-285 13 Division 5 Loch ...............................+164 94 San Remo ........................+87 81 Mirboo North ...................+8 76 Fish Creek .......................+57 76 Foster .................................-16 76 Tarwin Lower ....................-16 70 Corinella .............................-26 62 Toora ..................................-82 47 Wonthaggi .......................-147 29 Phillip Island .....................-29 27
The ‘Kiss of Death’ tips for this week are Phillip Island (home) will be too strong for Korumburra by a margin of nine shots. San Remo (home) will not be able to match it with Wonthaggi, Wonthaggi to win by 13 shots. Leongatha (home) will get back on the winning list and defeat Mirboo North by 18, whilst Inverloch will have a big win over Lang Lang by 32 shots. Good bowling to all.
Winners on Wednesday: Elaine Miller, Joan Clark and Pam Sutcliffe at Inverloch ladies bowls.
Inverloch ladies Pennant Results WELL done for Third Division Three as they won last week. Unfortunately First and Second Division were not as lucky. Good luck this week ladies. Wednesday had 17 ladies prizes at Fish Creek during the week. One winning team comprised Don Birks, Ken Smith, Brian Harris and Jack Charlton (a local from Fish Creek), with the runners up Phil, Mike and Ray. Even with a few of the regulars away it was another fun night of Barbecue Bowls. The winning team was Allen, Robert and Arnie over Watto, Terry and Brandon. Runners up were a team of Glen, Dot and June over Gary, Alison and Kaz. There was also a great game on the other rink with Kevin, Aaron and Andy drawing with John, George and Hamish at 11 shots all. Thank you to all who helped out on the night. Our Saturday Pennant Division 1 bowlers played at home against the undefeated Inverloch and lost by 32 shots. Best performed rink was Tom Whitelaw’s team (Tom, Jake, Allen and Paul) with a score of 26/19. We are now equal fourth on the ladder with Wonthaggi on 50 points. Next game is away against Leongatha. Saturday Pennant Division 5 played away, against Fish Creek, and had an overall loss by 38 shots. After eight games Division 5 is in third place on the ladder on 78 points, behind Loch on 94 points and San Remo on 81. Next game is at
Mirboo North and district junior tennis Round 7 ladders are as follows: A Grade: Baromi Rafa 32, Leongatha Djokovic 30, Leongatha Nadal 27, Baromi Roger 25, Fish Creek 23, Leongatha Murray 20, Mardan 19, Baromi Novak 12. B Grade: Hallston 44, Fish Creek 27, Leongatha Ferrer 25, Baromi Sam 23, Leongatha Federer 23, Baromi Bernard 20, Mardan 16, Baromi Lleyton 12. C Grade: Leongatha North 26, Hallston 21.5, Fish Creek 20.5, Leongatha Azarenka 18.5, Leongatha Williams 16.5, Leongatha Radwanska 15, Leongatha Sharapova 13.5, MardAn 9.5, Baromi Andy 8.5.
playing with one two game winner; Joan Clark, Elaine Miller and Pam Sutcliffe. Raffle winners were Joan Clark, Judy Moule, Judy Parker and Elaine Miller. Christmas toys are needed for distribution to charity please. Tickets are still available for our wonderful home against Loch. Please do not forget Pennant Practice on Thursday nights from 4.30 onwards, with only three games to go before our Christmas break. Please also note that our Christmas Breakup is on Saturday, December 14 - please have all hamper tickets back to Ann in the next couple of weeks.
Tarwin Lower CONGRATULATIONS to both of our Tuesday pennant teams on your great wins last week. Congratulations also to both the Saturday pennant teams on their great wins. A reminder to the ladies that their meeting is on next Monday, December 9 at 10.00 a.m.
Christmas raffle hampers. Reminder that ladies get together meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 4 at 11.a.m. A good time to learn what is happening around the club. Christmas Dinner on Friday the 13th must book early as it will be great.
Buffalo indoor ON Wednesday, November 27 only six bowlers at Buffalo as it is a busy time of the year. After two teams of triples selected it was decided to play one long game of 20 ends. Toni Heldens, Charlie Tumino and Sebastian Terranova combined well against Rod McConchie, Mary Tumino and Peter Heldens to win for the night. A good night was enjoyed by all at the Dumbalk Christmas break-up and now looking forward to the Korumburra break-up this week. Buffalo’s Christmas break-up is December 18. Social bowls at the Buffalo hall is at 7.30pm on Wednesday and all are welcome.
Allambee Mirboo & District Tennis Association Results WELL done Baromi winning five sets against Inverloch. However, Inverloch still won by six games. A tiebreaker went each way. Baromi won the three mixed sets, so a very close ending to the match. Burra/PI was the winner over Leongatha North and played at Phillip Island, no doubt a new experience on the synthetic courts for the North players. Leongatha had its first win. Leongatha won the two tiebreakers, a good match for them. Berrys Creek and Hallston had three tiebreakers, with Berrys Creek winning two of them and the match. Longshots won by 10 games, two tiebreakers their way against Leongatha. Baromi was big winner at Mardan’s expense. The Baromi ladies won well but the young Mardan girls will have game experience I am sure. No score was received from the Outtrim v. Burra Gold match. The ladders will be adjusted according to the score next week. Leongatha North won against Leongatha. It is good to see young players enjoying a game. Only six games the difference in the Baromi v. Mardan game, with three tiebreakers and a 7/5 all going Mardan’s way makes a difference in sets but the games are close. Grade results A Reserve results Burra/PI 6.58 d. L’gatha Nth 3.44, Baromi 9.72 d. Mardan 0.28, Inverloch 4.61 d. Baromi 5.55, Berrys Ck 6.63 d. Hallston 3.49, L’gatha 6.59 d. K’warra 3.55, Longshots 6.63 d. L’gatha 3.53. Ladder Outtrim v. Burra Gold (score not received), Inverloch 77.5, K’warra Bye, Baromi 64.5. Ladder Burra/PI 51.5, Baromi 64.5, L’gatha Nth 43.5, K’warra 62, K’warra 38.5, Outtrim 52*, L’gatha 21.5, Longshots 49.5. B Grade results:Berrys Ck 47, L’gatha Nth 6.47 d. L’gatha 3.23, Mardan 47, Mardan 7.50 d. Baromi 2.44, Hallston 46.5. Ladder L’gatha 44.5, Mardan 60.5, Burra Gold 19*, L’gatha Nth 59.5, L’gatha 27.5, Baromi 26.5
Tennis at Christmas time INVERLOCH tennis club held its Christmas party last Sunday with a fantastic turnout. Santa made an early visit arriving on Inverloch’s fire truck and had
lolly bags for all children. Children ended day with a few games of tennis cricket. Huge thanks go to club president Simon Harrick for cooking barbecue.
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Sprint to the line: Jaelah Milkins, Mia Dugard, and Riahn Hawthorne compete in the 200m for Under 6 girls.
Wonthaggi Little Athletics NINETY-FIVE athletes attended Saturday’s meet, where 160 personal bests were obtained and seven records broken.
Smith (U10G), Sam Peters (U16B), Annie Dempsey and Chelsea Kent (U9G), Harrison DuBois (U7B), Fraser Clark (U10B) and Aiden Hooper (U8B) who all obtained four out of a possible five PBs for the morning.
Baia Pugh (U7G) broke the 60 metre hurdles record with a time of 13.5. Six records fell in the 300 metres including Sam Peters and Ethan Slade (U16B) who both broke the existing club record: Sam with a time of 61.92 and Ethan bettering him with 45.57. Nicole Davis (U16G) ran it in 67.89 and Ed Beischer (U15B) completed the event in 46.44. Cooper Wagner (U13B) clocked 51.79 and Brodie Anderson (U14B), 48.76. Well done to Mitchell Fallaw (U14B), Saher Biggs (U9B), Ella
Local girls: Julie Brannaghan, Marg Harper, Melinda Martin and Chris Rickard enjoyed their game in the sunshine on Friday at Korumburra. N
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Putter practice: Brian Robertson and Charlie Milligan of Devilbend and Peter Brown of Mt Martha on the putting green at Korumburra on Friday.
Balin Dellevergini competes in the Under 11 boy’s javelin.
New vehicle for lifesavers VENUS Bay Surf Lifesaving Club (SLSC) has received a timely boost to its patrol capabilities thanks to the subsidisation of an All Terrain Vehicle (ATV). This comes as part of the Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program (VESEP), and through the generosity of Marriotts in Leongatha who have sponsored the vehicle. The ATV will significantly assist volunteer lifesavers and professional lifeguards in patrolling at Venus Bay, from providing more flexibility on the beach for moving equipment, to providing faster response time to incidents. Last season, Venus Bay’s lifesavers spent more than
2000 hours on patrol performing 792 preventative actions and, most importantly saving 15 lives in the process. Venus Bay SLSC is a volunteer organisation and grants and donations play a significant role in funding vital resources to ensure lifesavers
have the right equipment and support whilst on patrol. Venus Bay SLSC is conducting their annual Bronze Medallion Camp from 8-15 December. The Bronze Medallion Award provides participants with the knowledge of patrol-
ling and surf awareness in order to be able to participate in lifesaving operations. Anyone interested in finding out more information or attending the camp should contact the chief instructor, Zac Kennedy on 0430 587 340 or zfkennedy@gmail.com.
Wonthaggi winners: from left, B Grade Winners Jacqueline Loughran, Leonie Bentick and A Grade Winners Chris Yann and Denise Miller.
Wonthaggi ladies golf Great boost: mobile officer Simon Gee with the new ATV and Venus Bay SLSC’s other patrol vehicle.
THE Wonthaggi Ladies had a mystery partner day where a random draw at presentations saw parings being made and the stableford scores being aggregated and the winners determined. So A Grade winners were Chris Yann 28 points and Denise Miller 32 with a total of 60 points, A Grade runners up were Julie Evens 32 and Jan Beaumont 24 with a total 56 points. B Grade section was won by Jacqueline
Loughran 32 and Leonie Bentick 26 with a total 58 and B Grade runners up were Marg Ryan 25 and Anne Poulton 31 with a total 56 points. NTP 17 was won by Jacqueline Loughran. Vale - Kevin O’Halloran will be sorely missed, a wonderful member of the Wonthaggi b Golf Club. Upcoming dates include the final ladies day on December 11, final Mixed Day- Sunday, December 15 (sheet for names in golf shop). b p
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Sea-side swimmers show off INVERLOCH Kongwak Primary School students showed of their skills in the pool recently at their swimming sports.
Leongatha Golf Club Ladies Results
More than 150 competitors took to the South Gippsland Splash pool with many walking away with ribbons. The winning house on the day was the Blue Wrens.
Above, Age champions: from left, Oliver Schmidt, Tristan Donohue (equal 11 year olds), Ben Chapman, Lucy Chapman (12/13 Year old boys and girls), Lanni Pryor (11 year old girls), front, Jak Spinks , Elle Douglas (9 year old boys and girls), Holly Van Der Plight, Ryan Bradley (10 year old boys and girls).
Overall winners: Marg Berry, Barb Miller and Kerry Hogan took out the 3BBB event.
House winners: on the day the Blue Wrens were the winners. Xanthe Reed and Alex McEntee with the proudly hold the house shield.
Teams of three combined to form an “Irish” version of a 3BBB on Wednesday. Only the best score was required on the first six holes, two scores on the next six and everybody in the team had to pull their weight for the last six holes. The outright winners on the day, with 90 points, were Marg Berry playing off a handicap of 10, Kerry Hogan on 20 and new player Barb Miller on 44. Spokesperson for the team, Marg, thanked Colin Watson Holden for sponsoring the event. Down the line balls were won by Dot
Stubbs, Di Williams and Maxine Eabry with 89 points. The next best team, with 88 points was Deb Miller, Kit Boag and Portia Williamson followed by Jan Brownlie, Marianne Leaver and Ann Blundy with 85 points and Julie Howard, Trish Owen and Marion Bellingham with 83 points. Nearest the pins were awarded to Shirley Welsford and Trish Owen. Loris Clark won the 9 hole competition on a count back from two others. Glenys Day won a ball down the line. Saturday November 30 Winner: Di Williams +5 Down the line: Joan Wardle +4, Dot Stubbs +3
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thestar.com.au Leongatha Golf Club SATURDAY’S competition was par with Bruce Hutton (11) taking the honours in A Grade finishing square to win in a countback. B Grade was taken out by Ray Davies (16) with +4 and Steve Lacy (27) had an excellent score of +7 to win C Grade. The Pro pin on the 14th was won by Joan Wardle and Colin Bear was NTP on the 16th. DTL Balls went down to -1 on a countback and were awarded to Andy Cairns, Mick Oliver, G. Peters, Craig Nuske, Merv Stubbs, F. Thomas, Peter Stivic, Colin Bear, Anthony Sparkes, Trevor Rickard, Sam Nasreddin and John Eabry. Ron Findlay provided the highlight of the day with an eagle three on the 18th hole to win 12 Balls. 40 Players took part in a Stableford competition on Tuesday with Dave Vorwerg playing off 15 successful in A Grade on a countback with 39 points. B Grade was taken out by Les Newton (24) with 40 points. NTP’s were Peter Hobson on the 14th and Peter Waters on the 16th. DTL Balls went to Russell Williams, Graham Spruzen, Ian Barlow, Peter Waters, Bryan McCorkell, Frank Smedley, Joe Lowell, Andy Bassett, Mike Gordon and Jon Smith. Thursday’s event was a 4BBB Stableford competition with Mike and Marg Gordon winning with an excellent score of 50 points. The team of Ray Davies (17) and Brian Fennessy (34) were runners up with 48 points. NTP’s were Ken Gardner on the 14th and Bert Borg on the 16th. DTL Balls were awarded to the teams of Portia Williamson and Dan Peterson, Geoff McDonald and John Eabry, Peter Seth and Peter Walsh, John Moor and Ron Martin, Andy Bassett and Geoff Alexander, Frank Smedley and John Gilder and Jim McCarthy and Bruce Cathie. Next Saturday is a stroke round to decide the Monthly Medallist and on Sunday a qualifying round in the Auto Club Golf Championship will be held. The Presentation Night Christmas Party will be held on Friday December 6. It will also be an opportunity to farewell popular Manager/Professional Michael James-Cull who is heading back to New Zealand.
Korumburra ladies The ever changing weather provided a variety of seasons and assortment of playing conditions for the Korumburra Tournament last week. 25 women played in the Stableford event on Wednesday, with the hot temperatures being most unfamiliar. Due to increased run on the course, many balls found the rough, so adjustments to the game are looking necessary. A big thank you is extended to Korumburra Pharmacy for the generous sponsorship on the day. The winners certainly appreciated the lovely trophies. Heather Grist (24) continued her good form, winning A Grade (0-27) with an excellent 38 points. Lee Clements (12) was the runner-up, on a countback with three others with 33 points. B Grade (28-45) required a three-way count-back. Julie Hislop (40) won with 29 points and Corrie George (29) was the runner-up from Betty Thomson(29). Nearest the Pins went to Marg Young, 1st, Lee Clements,
7th and Joan Peters, 13th. Balls Down the Line were won by Judy Webb, Lynette McIvor and Barb Twite, all with 33 points, Joan Peters on 32 points and Norrie Little, Marg Young and Beryl Brown, all on 31 points. Thanks to Lynette McIvor who provided a lovely selection of fruit and sweets for the raffle which was won by Beryl Brown. The lucky card winner was Jean White. Wednesday December 4 is the Monthly Medal, so there will be a Stroke and Putting event. This is the start of the Summer Competition, so please add your name to the sign-up sheet if you are able to play. The presentation of trophies for the year will be around 2.30pm to 3.00pm after golf on that day, with committee members providing savoury snacks. It must be something about the climate and Thursday evenings with rain causing Twilight Golf to be cancelled. Last Friday week, two groups went to Foster and enjoyed the day there. Congratulations to the team of Marg Young, Pam Eyres, Heather Grist and Judy Webb who won a Ball Down the Line. Friday was the 9th year of the Shirley Johnson Memorial Trophy, with 60 women from many surrounding clubs playing in this 4BBB event. Many thanks to the Johnson family who sponsor this special day and providing a wonderful selection of trophies. The 18 hole Scratch Score winners were Barb Warren (10) and Gale Tyers (12), from Foster, with 80. A Grade (0-48 combined handicap) 18 holes, was won by Sue Hoskin (24) and Faye Le Page (21) from Meeniyan, with 39 points. The winners of B Grade (49+ handicap) 18 holes and the Shirley Johnson Memorial Trophy, were Barb Twite (27), Korumburra and Taki Kendall (25), The National, with 41 points. Best 9 holes in A Grade, with 22 points, were Joy Marriott and Kerry Ahearn from Warragul. Best 9 holes in B Grade were Heather Grist, Korumburra and Leonie Bentick, Wonthaggi, with 24 points. Nearest the Pins were won by Carol Johnson (Woorayl) on the 1st and Joy Marriott (Warragul) on the 13th. Balls Down the Line went to Norrie Little/Carie Harding and Corrie George/Dot West, with 40 points, Pam Eyres/Chris Gunn with 39 points and Pauline Lancaster/Shirley Thomas, Jan Beaumont/Beryl Brown, Marg Clasby/Carol Johnson, all with 38 points. Thank you to Marg Clasby for donating the beautiful rose for the raffle, which was won by Maureen Masterman. Fay Marnard and Sue Wakefield won the lucky card draw. 39 pairs, representing 12 clubs, played in magnificent weather on Sunday in the Mixed Canadian Stroke/Stableford event on the final day of the Korumburra Tournament. Many thanks to the sponsors, Djinta Djinta Winery, ANZ Bank and the Korumburra Newsagency for their donations of trophies; this is greatly appreciated. The Stratch Score event was won by Joan Peters and Tim O’Neill with 78 gross. The 18 hole, A Grade Handicap winners were Toni West and Adam James with 36 points. The B Grade 18 hole Handicap event was won by Peter and Carol Cheshire with 33 points. Best 9 holes in A Grade were Carie Harding and Peter Wanagtmaal, 19 points. B Grade, Best 9 holes, went
to Chris Rickard and Shane McKiernan, 18 points. The visitors award for 18 holes was won by Gary Deholm and Jill Little (Warragul), with 33 points. Nearest the Pins were 1st; Lee Herbill and Caril Cheshire, 7th; Colin Gibson and Gale Tyers, 10th; Colin Gibson and Val Mitchell, 13th; John Solly and Lee Clements. Balls Down the Line; Colin Gibson/Heather Grist, 33 pts., Judy and Murray Webb, 35 pts., Corrie George/Travis Jones, 34 pts., and Carol and Peter Johnson, 34 pts. Many thanks to the curators and volunteers for all their work to ensure the course was in ideal condition, especially with all the fast growing grass in recent times. The lush green fairways and surrounds looked spectacular. Thanks too, to Chris and Lee Clements for their organisation prior to and during the tournament as well as all the others who have willingly assisted with the numerous tasks over the week. Much gratitude is extended to all those involved with the catering side; planning, ordering, preparation, cooking and cleaning up afterwards. The end result of delicious snacks and meals for the many golfers throughout the tournament were greatly appreciated.
Korumburra Tuesday men’s stableford: Winner Roger Hamill 38 pts, runner-up Alan Blight (Devil Bend) 37 pts, 3rd Kevin Dixon 36 pts countback. Nearest the pin: 1st John Wilson, 7th Chris Clements, 13th John Solly. Balls down the line: Chris Clements, Jaarl Enbom 36; Rod Olsen, John Solly, Col Rielly, Rod Blay 35. Wednesday - women’s stableford: A Grade Heather Grist 38, runner-up Lee Clements 33 countback. B Grade Julie Hislop 29 countback, runner-up Corrie George 29 countback. Nearest the pin: 1st Marg Young, 7th Lee Clements, 13th Joan Peters. Balls down the line: Barb Twite, Judy Webb, Lynette McIvor 33; Joan Peters 32, Norrie Little, Marg Young, Beryl Brown 31. Friday - women’s 4BBB: Open scratch - Barb Warren, Gale Tyers (Foster) 80. 18 handicap A - Sue Hoskin, Faye Le Page (Meeniyan) 39 pts; 18 handicap B - Barb Twite (Korumburra), Taki Kendall (National) 41 pts. 9 handicap A - Joy Marriott, Kerry Ahern (Warragul) 22 pts; 9 handicap B - Heather Grist (Korumburra), Leonie Bentick (Wonthaggi) 24 pts. Men’s 4BBB: Open scratch - Steve Bromby, Neil Perks 67. 18 handicap A - Matt Wrigley, Ricky Johnson 62 net; 18 handicap B - Ian Dixon, Chris Corr 65 net. 9 handicap A - Rod Spokes, Peter Van Agtmaal 31 net countback; 9 handicap B - Neil Spargo, Stephen Webster 29 net. Saturday - men’s stroke: 27 open scratch - Steve Bromby 73+35=108. 27 scratch B - Trevor Herbert 77+43=120. 27 handicap A - Chad Clasby 104 net; 27 handicap B - Col Rielly 104.5 net. 18 handicap A - Les Guilfoyle 72 net; 18 handicap B Peter Van Agtmaal 69 net. 9 handicap (pm) A - Ian Balfour 32.5 net; 9 handicap (pm) B - David Sorrell 32.5 net. 18 holes (pm) - Steve Osboldstone 66 net, runner-up Ian Dixon 68 net, 3rd Donald Van Rooye 69 net. Sunday - mixed Canadian stableford: Open scratch - Tim O’Neill, Joan Peters 78 gross. 18 handicap A - Adam
James (Drouin), Toni West (Leongatha) 36 pts; 18 handicap B - Peter and Carol Cheshire (Portsea) 33 pts. 9 handicap A - Peter Van Agtmaal, Carrie Harding 19 pts; 9 handicap B - Shane McKiernan (Drouin), Chris Rickard 18 pts. Visitors: Gary Denholm, Jill Little (Warragul) 33 pts.
Meeniyan Men’s SATURDAY’S event was a singles par, kindly sponsored by P. Riddle and C. Graeme, incorporating the “Cheltenham Challenge”. Unfortunately, for the many brave souls who ventured from Cheltenham to the wilds of South Gippsland, the visitors (-15) were unable to overcome local knowledge resulting in a loss to Meeniyan (+13). No doubt they will get their own back when we travel to their home ground. Other results on the day were A grade K. Harris (scratch) –1 from C. Lines(6) –3; B grade C. Graeme (13) +2 from C. Buckland (13) 0; C grade G. Burridge (33) +5 from J. Cusack (26) +3. Balls to P. Wilson +3, A. Blair +2, J. Burgraff 0, N. Buckland 0, G. Weiss –1, R. Matthews –1 and C. Buckland –1. NTP was W. Bullock and pro pin was G. Hughes. B. Dewar managed to avoid winning the member’s draw. Congratulations to Messrs. Wells and Baggallay for taking out the NAGA in impressive style – both on –9. Tuesday’s Stableford event was won by R. McGeary (18) with 40 points. Balls to R. Hannay – 38 points and B. Dewar- 36 points. NTP to B. Dewar and best nine to D. Baggallay. The 4 Ball winners were R. McGeary and D. Gregg with 70 points aggregate. L. Redpath (22) was the winner on Thursday with 41 points. F. Piele (26) was next best with 38 and also the NTP winner. Best 9 went to C. Stewart. Friday’s twilight event attracted 20 players. Winners were C. Olden, for the men, with 19 points and, for the ladies, J.Cope with 20 points. Please note that there will be no bar service next Saturday and players should bring their own lunches.
Nearest the pins to Mark Robjant and Terry Charlton. The ladies’ competition went to our visitor Alice Tsindos with a fine 41 points, with a ball to Thel Scoble and nearest the pins to Alice and Sue Wakefield. Sunday was our sponsors day and the winning team was B. Hogan, C. Hall, A. and D. Hillis from M. and K. Jackson, M. Robjant, A. Tsindos. Balls to G. and A. Winkler, S. and R. Sullivan, M. and R. Carruthers, D. Lim, D. Clemann, P. Quinton, P. West, R. Wiseman, M. O’Connor. The men’s nearest the pins to Brian Hogan and Rob Goodwin, while only Thel Scoble on the 17th hole secured the nearest the pin for the ladies. Next week is a stableford day and Thursday will see the start of our meal and Christmas raffle nights.
Woorayl ladies GREAT weather and hot scores were the order of the day for our American Foursomes sponsored by Heather Sullivan. Winners were Inge Giliam and Janet Thompson (36) 63 nett. Runners-Up with another top score were Marlene Rayson and Carol Johnson with 66 nett. Nine holes out went to Pauline Lancaster and Linda Richards with 36 3/4 nett and nine holes in went to Margaret Tuckett and Heather Sullivan with 31 1/4 nett. Nearest the pins on 8th to Jenny Riseley, 11th to Chris Perrett and 17th to Heather Sullivan. Next week is Monthly Medal.
Mirboo North Golf Club MIRBOO North conducted their Stableford event on Thursday 28. The day winner was Joe Taylor on 28points. DTL balls were awarded to Peter Chapman on 37 points and John McFarlane and Joe Kus on 36 points each.
The Saturday Stableford event saw Rob Clark come away with a win on 44 points. DTL balls were given to Neil Rutledge (18) 42 points, Nigel Bracecamp (19) 41 points and Henk Zuidema (26) 38 points. Second shot NTP was Chris Bracecamp on the first hole. Other NTP winners were Mal Payne (4th), Terry Bradshaw (6th), Ian Evison (13th) and Simon McInnes (16th). The ladies winner was Jess Clark on 36 points.
Mirboo North ladies RESULTS for Thursday, November 28. Par round winner was Barb Stimson sq. Down the line: Maree Thompson -1, Rhonda Evans -1, Sue Traill -3, Wendy Gervasi -3. Nearest the pin: 6th Wendy Gervasi, 13th Maree Thompson.
Foster Golf FOSTER are pleased to see that their course is now in good condition. On Tuesday November 26 Noel Black (8) had 36 points to win from Kevin Witheridge (12) and Larry Giddy (18) both on 35 points. Noel was also NTP. Thursday November 28 saw Noel Black (8) continue his good form to win again with 40 points from John Mathers (16) on 38 points and Doc Menzies (17) on 37 points. NTP was Robert Fulton. Melina Wilder (33) got the chook with 18 points on a countback from Bill Fuller on Friday. It was a stableford event for trophies from David Hutchinson on Saturday. A Grade was won by Robert Fulton (14) who had the good score of 40 points. B Grade went to John Warren (20) with 37 points. DTL balls were won by Neville Thompson (10) and Fred Tyers (15) both on 36 points and Jim Parry
(12) on 35 points. NTP’s were Neil Chandler, Jim Parry, Peter Dight, Neville Thompson and Don Cripps. The encouragement award went to Kevin Da Silveira with 20 points. Kevin Flett was not on hand to collect the $650 available in the members draw, so it will be $700 next week. Phil Nightingall was also not there to collect the $220 in the golfers Saturday cash draw so its $240 next week. The Golfers card draw for the stubbies was won by John Warren. The club is hosting the Association Singles Championship at Foster this Sunday. The Championship is over 36 holes but there are handicap and other events over 18 and 27 holes for those who do not wish to play 36 holes. The club would like to see as many Foster members as possible supporting our role in Association fixtures. You should advise the club prior to the day for entries in the 27 and 36 hole events, and turn up by 11am for the 18 hole event. From January 23, 2014 the “slope” system is being introduced. In simple terms this means that the handicap of all players will vary depending on the assessed degree of difficulty of the course they are playing on. Every golfer will have a nationally standardised “GA Handicap”. This is not the golfer’s handicap for competition play, but rather is designed to be a reference around which the competition play handicap is calculated. The handicap to be used in competition play will be called the “Daily Handicap” (the DH). The DH is calculated by taking the GA handicap as a base, and adjusting this by an index calculated based on an assessment of the difficulty of the course to be played. Each golf course has been given a slope rating number which reflects its assessed degree of difficulty.
Meeniyan ladies ON Wednesday, November 27 Meeniyan ladies held their captains and presidents day. The weather was very warm but everyone had a good time. Winners on the day were Nancey Hammet, and Sue Hoskin with 65 nett. Runners up were Jan Trease and Lyn Jennison with 69 1/2 nett. The highlight of the day was Irene Holm the retiring captain who shot a hole in one on the 8th hole. Irene was delighted and everyone was so happy for her.
Woorayl A NEW golfing season, a new committee and a new medallist who needs to produce the same form late in 2014 to win the Star medal. Our medal day was sponsored by Kev Riseley and Graeme Fixter and was also the start of the summer competitions for men and ladies. A Grade went to Rob Gourlay with a net 73, B Grade to Mark Robjant with a net 70 and C Grade on a countback to Ted Martin with net 70. Balls to G. Fennell, B. Hogan, R. Goodwin, R. Winkler, J. Diaper, G. Blew, J. Bolge, T. Charlton, A. McEachern, A. Hillis and R. Moyes.
Trophy winners: C Grade Champion Alan Lowe, D Grade Champion Ken Cuman, B Grade Champion Paul Brusamarello, Club Champion Darren Green and A Minor Champion Jason Sartori were pleased with the day’s result.
Wonthaggi ON Saturday we played a stableford event with a field of 93 players. A Grade winner was I. Sullivan 39, B Grade B. Clark 40, C Grade G. Rodgers 42. Balls down the line: N. Cook 40, P. Studham, G. Ryan 39; R. Walker, J. Kane, P. Dell, S. Mannix 38; D. Putt, B. Fennel, P. Young, M. Scott 37; J. Snibson, G. Moulton, R. Johnson 36. Eagle: 11th Hoots, 11th D. Williams. Nearest the pin: 2nd R. Sheean, 8th E. Vanagtmaal, 13th G. Crawford, 17th G. Moresco. On Sunday we played the finals of our club championships. Our curators Ben and Sam presented the course in brilliant condition and the quality of the golf did not dissapoint any of the spectators. The open final was played between Darren Green and Mat Johnson. After 18 holes Matt led by the narrow margin of 1 up. Both players started well in the afternoon with strong birdies on the first hole followed by regulation pars on the second. Darren played two superb shots on the third and sixth leading to birdies. This was to be the turning point. He then birdied the 13th hole to be five up and claimed his eighth club championship title on the 34th hole winning three and two. Matt will learn many valuable lessons from
this experience and between me and you, will be a great addition to our men’s division and pennant side. In the A Minor final Jason Sartori, after hitting what some describe as the shot of the championships on the 16th hole in the afternoon, narrowly defeated Mark Tiziani. In B Grade Paul Brusamarello and Ben Clarke had an enthralling battle with Paul hanging on to win on the 18th hole. In C Grade the consistent Alan Lowe defeated Don Mackie three and two. In D Grade Ken Cuman defeated David Garry narrowly. The senior champion was Don Mackie and the junior champion was Cameron Andrew. To our major sponsor Wonthaggi Plaster, led by Trevor Bowler and Paul Brusamarello, we all thank you for your generous support for our club’s major event. Thank you to all players, caddies and supporters who all have contributed to make a successful and enjoyable 2013 club championship campaign. Next Saturday is monthly medal, and don’t forget Sunday, December 15 is the final day mixed, final of our putting championships and Santa will be making an appearance, so register your children so Santa knows who to bring a gift for. Good golfing and I look forward to seeing you all on the course this Saturday.
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• B Grade, Division One
Cleeland knock floors Town RUSSELL Cleeland fired up with a century (117 not out) to steer Phillip Island (3/255) to victory over Town (127). With 11 fours and 1 six, Cleeland and Keating (61) scored an opening partnership of 77. Later Cleeland and McCoy( 57) shared in a 122 run knock and it was all over for Town. Town used eight bowlers in its attack but none were able to penetrate with a vital breakthrough. Wonthaggi Workmens (179) knocked off ladder leaders OMK (134). OMK started the chase badly and was 6/54 at one
stage. A rear guard batting effort from N Cant (33) and D Jeffries (32) tried to revive the chase but when they departed the bottom order folded. L Volpe took 3/28 for Workers. MDU (6/152) has hung onto fourth spot on the ladder with a solid victory over Miners( 141) MDU was sent in to bat and was shaky early but with C Hughes scoring 34 not out and M Cantwell 38 not out United reached 6/152. In reply Miners got away to a flyer with both openers scoring well; J O’Reilly (41) and R Jones (33). It was an opening
stand of 66 before O’Reilly was dismissed. Almost the entire batting order collapsed with just S Ivekovic making 24. In the battle of the bottom two sides Inverloch 119 accounted for Nerrena (80). After bowling Nerrena out for just 80, Inverloch took another bat, this time making 5/116, B Phillips scoring 26 and A Brayley 22 not out. MDU d WON MINERS 1st innings MDU T. Sinclair b. D. Beesey..............0 P. Robinson c. J. O’Reilly b. J. Loos ..............................13 B. McKnight b. J. Loos ..............0 T. Zukovskis lbw. b. D. Jones ............................17 B. Davey c. C. Honeysett
b. D. Jones ............................13 C. Hughes n.o...........................34 D. Thomas b. J. Rumbold ........13 M. Cantwell n.o........................38 Extras .......................................24 Total .............................6/152 (cc) Bowling: D. Beesey 1/34, J. Loos 2/21, R. Jones 0/24, D. Jones 2/23, P. Owen 0/33, J. Rumbold 1/7. 1st innings Won Miners J. O’Reilly c. M. Cantwell b. L. Mercer..........................41 R. Jones b. S. Riley ..................33 P. Hammer c. P. Robinson b. L. Mercer............................7 D. Beesey c. B. Thomas b. L. Mercer............................6 C. Honeysett c. P. Robinson b. S. Riley...............................0 S. Ivekovic c. B. McKnight b. P. Robinson ......................24 J. Nelson c. S. Riley b. B. McKnight ......................5 D. Jones c. D. Thomas b. B. McKnight ......................7 P. Owen b. T. Zukovskis ............5 J. Loos n.o. .................................0 J. Rumbold c. B. McKnight
b. T. Zukovskis .......................0 Extras ......................................13 Total .......................................141 Bowling: M. Cantwell 0/10, B. McKnight 2/33, T. Zukovskis 2/42, L. Mercer 3/24, S. Riley 2/20, P. Robinson 1/2. PHILLIP ISLAND d TOWN 1st innings Town 127 1st innings Phillip Island L. Keating c. A. Fixter b. W. Turner..........................61 R. Cleeland n.o....................... 117 A. Finlayson c. J. Withers b. W. Turner............................0 T. McCoy lbw. b. A. Fixter ......57 J. Keating n.o. .......................... 11 Extras ........................................9 Total ....................................3/255 Bowling: B. Graham 0/35, J. Hume 0/59, S. Fixter 0/40, A. Fixter 1/34, W. Turner 1/20, M. Warren 1/30, J. Hume 0/16, D. Goss 0/15. OMK def by WON WORKMENS 1st innings Won Workmens D. Dutchman b. N. Cant...........19
R. Geyer c. R. Quaife b. N. Cant .............................19 L. Sawyer c. T. Knox b. N. Cant .............................14 D. Turton c. R. Quaife b. N. Cant ...............................0 C. Harvey c. J. Paterson b. D. Jeffries .........................50 A. Yann c. B. Nation b. D. Jeffries .........................41 S. Osborne b. R. White ..............4 L. Volpe r.o. ................................2 M. McCall b. D. Jeffries ............3 Z. Macdermid n.o.......................2 L. McGuirk c&b. D. Jeffries ....13 Extras ......................................12 Total .......................................179 Bowling: N. Cant 4/71, B. Nation 0/44, J. Cochrane 0/23, R. White 1/17, D. Jeffries 4/16. INVERLOCH d NERRENA 1st innings Inverloch 119 1st Innings Nerrena M. Croatto c. L. Sharrock b. L. Anderson ........................1 W. Telfer n.o. ............................20 A. Harrison c. B. Phillips b. L. Anderson ........................1 T. Clark c. J. Muir
b. W. Hume ............................0 C. Baudinette r.o. .......................2 V. Kumar c. b. M. Anderson ....15 B. Croatto c. B. Phillips b. M. Anderson.....................14 P. Matheson c&b. L. Sharrock ...1 V. Prakash lbw. b. W. Hume.......3 P. Joseph b. M. Anderson ...........5 C. Dougherty n.o. .......................0 Extras ......................................18 Total .........................................80 Bowling: L. Anderson 3/25, W. Hume 2/13, M. Anderson 4/23, D. Connelly 0/8, J. Ritchie 0/2. 2nd Innings Inverloch S. Brayley c. ...............................2 L. Sharrock c. .............................9 B. Phillips lbw. .........................26 M. Anderson b.......................... 11 J. Bell n.o. ................................19 W. Hume c..................................6 A Brayley n.o. .........................22 Extras ......................................20 Total ....................................5/116 Bowling: P. Joseph 1/12, P. Matheson 3/33, M. Croatto 0/18, V. Prakash 0/8, C. Dougherty 1/14, V. Kumar 0/14, C. Baudinette 0/8.
• B Grade, Division Two
The Anderson, Moore show AS mentioned on the back page, the star performers in B2 cricket this week were Koonwarra/LRSL bats Shane Moore and Brad Anderson, both scoring tons. As expected Koony (4/294) defeated Kilcunda Bass 165. Anderson’s first century almost never arrived with the Kilcunda Bass boys wanting to go home at drinks after being smashed off the Koonwarra oval. But with Ando in his 80’s and chasing his first three figures Koony wanted to press on. Fortunately the Kilcunda Bass team stayed and the rest is history. Top side Imperials(223) accounted for third placed Korumburra 182. J Rushton top scored for Imps with 61 with J Bloom 37 and J Forrester 35. S Harland took 4/46 for the ‘Burra. Fish Creek Tarwin 101 were no match chasing Glen Alvie’s 9/241. Gary Webster made 34 for Fishy/Tarwin with M Bright 25 the only other batsmen to get into the runs. Poowong/Loch (8/116) scored a narrow win over Foster (8/106) in the match reduced to 40 overs aside due to a washout the previous week. Highlights here were S Dinger’s 42 for Poowong Loch and S Corrie’s 46 for Foster. The match produced several three wicket hauls. GLEN ALVIE d FISH CREEK-TARWIN 1st innings Glen Alvie 9/241 (cc) 1st innings Fish Creek-Tarwin G. Webster b. E. Chandler........34 C. Fisher b. D. Burke .................0 T. Stybosh b. D. Burke ...............0 J. Pouw b. A. McBride ...............5 O. Brennan c. B. Davidson b. A. McBride....................... 11 M. Bright c. B. Davidson b. J. Wheeler.........................25 O. Straw c. M. Hull b. E. Chandler ........................0 G. Buckland lbw.
b. P. Roberts ...........................2 L. Buckland n.o. .......................10 L. Edgelow lbw. b. J. Wheeler...........................3 Extras ...................................... 11 Total .......................................101 Bowling: A. McBride 1/18, D. Burke 2/31, L. McRae 1/15, E. Chandler 2/9, P. Roberts 1/13, J. Wheeler 2/8. 2nd innings Fish Creek-Tarwin J. Pouw c. M. Hull b. A. McBride.......................13 C. Fisher n.o. ............................17 G. Webster b. ............................28 O. Brennan n.o. ..........................0 Extras ........................................9 Total ......................................1/67 Bowling: L. McRae 0/4, A. McBride 1/22, B. Davidson 0/8, D. Burke 0/14, J. Burke 0/8, M. Hull 0/3, E. Chandler 0/4. IMPERIALS d KORUMBURRA 1st innings Korumburra 182 1st innings Imperials R. Higgins c. C. Truscott b. N. Allen ............................13 G. Forrester b. J. Meade ........... 11 J. Rushton c. J. Meade b. J. Oxlee ............................61 A. Meyer c. J. Meade b. S. Harland ........................14 K. McGavin c. S. Harland b. C. Truscott ........................20 J. Bloom b. S. Harland .............37 K. Gray c. J. Oxlee b. S. Harland ..........................3 J. Forrester c. S. Harland b. T. Gray .............................35 T. Burgess c. S. Harland b. T. Gray ...............................4 P. McCaughan c. T. Allen b. S. Harland ..........................7 T. Shanahan n.o. .........................0 Extras ......................................18 Total .......................................223 Bowling: N. Allen 1/40, J. Meade 1/37, J. Oxlee 1/24, S. Harland 4/46, M. Wrigley 0/15, C. Truscott 1/19, T. Gray 2/33. POOWONG-LOCH d FOSTER 1st innings Poowong-Loch S. Dinger c. b. H. Griggs..........42 G. Curry lbw...............................5 S. Magnusson c. .........................0 N. Hancock c. .............................0 Z. Lamb c. b. F. Griggs ..............5 M. Hancock lbw. b. F. Griggs ....4 G. Birnie c. S. Allott b. D. Lacasa............................8 A. Dixon r.o................................6 M. Stephens n.o........................10 S. Farbus r.o. ..............................0 Extras ......................................36 Total .............................9/116 (cc) Bowling: F. Griggs 2/7, R. Prain 0/20, D. Lacasa 1/30, D. Garlick 3/21, H. Griggs 1/28, B. Cripps 0/2. 1st innings Foster F. Griggs c. b. G. Birnie ...........25 S. Westaway c. b. S. McKinnon ......................2 S. Corrie c. b. G. Birnie ...........46 D. Garlick c. b. S. McKinnon ....6 D. Lacasa b. S. McKinnon .........1 H. Griggs b. N. Hancock............4 R. Prain c. b. G. Birnie ...............0 T. Byrnes n.o. .............................5 S. Allott c. b. M. Stephens .........1 M. Brickle n.o. ...........................1
Extras ......................................15 Total .............................8/106 (cc) Bowling: S. McKinnon 3/22, N. Hancock 1/23, M. Stephens 1/15, G. Birnie 3/18, Z. Lamb 0/11, M. Hancock 0/15. KOONWARRA-L/RSL d KILCUNDA-BASS 1st innings Kilcunda-Bass 165 1st innings Koonwarra-L/RSL C. Moscript c. b. D. O’Neill.....17 N. Arnup c. b. S. Tapscott ........28 B. Moore lbw. b. S. Tapscott ....13 S. Moore b. T. Aplin ...............100 B. Anderson n.o......................102 G. Sperling n.o. ........................14 Extras ......................................20 Total ....................................4/294 Bowling: R. Duff 0/34, H. Grace 0/49, D. O’Neill 1/60, S. Tapscott 2/58, T. Aplin 1/52, B. Joseph 0/28, D. Ferguson 0/10.
Right, On the way: Brad Anderson hits out before posting his maiden century for Koonwarra/ LRSL in B2. Photo by Mark Drury.
LDCA downed in GCL LEONGATHA has suffered another loss in Gippsland Cricket League and hopes are all but gone for a chance in the final.
Hitting out: Graham Sperling hits out for Koonwarra/LRSL on his way to 14 not out in the B2 match. Photo by Mark Drury.
Lachlan Sperling hits out for Casey FORMER Leongatha district cricketer Lachlan Sperling is starting to make a name for himself on the ‘bigger stage’ of Victorian Premier Cricket.
He scored 56 for Casey-South Melbourne coming in at number three against the strong Geelong side. Despite losing the match, Sperling no doubt impressed the team, sharing in a second wicket partnership of 93.
On Sunday they went down to Sale/Maffra at Inverloch by 17 runs. Leongatha won the toss and batted first at Inverloch. They lost two early wickets and Tom Piddington (25) and Ryan G Thomas (24) attempted to resurrect the situation. Runs were very hard to come by against an excellent Sale Maffra attack. Kit Rotthier (26) was the only other batsman to get going at all and Leongatha was eventually dismissed for 135 from 48.5 overs. Youngster Taylor Tatterson (4 for 17) was most impressive and he was well supported by Brad Scott (3 for 26) and Matt Dowsett (2 for 30). In reply Sale Maffra never really got on top of the bowling and had lost seven wickets before they reached their target. Brad Scott (33) and Josh Rurawhe (24) made sound
contributions and it was a very patient Dale Bedgood (26 not out) who steered the team to their first victory for the season. Sale Maffra finished on 152 off 49.3 overs. Weerasinghe Silva (2 for 24), Charith Keerthsinghe (2 for 25), Tim Wightman (2 for 26) and Dylan Clark (2 for 43) worked hard for Leongatha. LEONGATHA & DIST def by SALE-MAFFRA 1st innings Leongatha & Dist M. Clark c. M. Dowsett b. T. Tatterson .........................4 W. Taberner c. M. Cafferkey b. B. Scott...............................5 T. Piddington b. M. Dowsett ....25 R. Thomas c. N. Massey b. J. Davis.............................24 D. Clark stp. N. Massey b. M. Dowsett.........................7 T. Wyatt c. D. Bedggood b. B. Scott.............................16 K. Rotthier b. T. Tatterson ........26 T. Wightman c. N. Massey b. T. Tatterson .........................2 M. Weerasinghe-Silva c. N. Massey b. B. Scott .........2 R. Clark c. N. Massey b. T. Tatterson .........................1 C. Keerthisinghe n.o. ............... 11 Extras ......................................12 Total .......................................135 Bowling: N. Magnuson 0/5, T. Tatterson 4/17, B. Scott 3/26, J. Davis 1/25, J. Reitschel 0/13, M. Dowsett 2/30, M. Cafferkey 0/17.
Sale/Maffra 152 defeated Leongatha 135 GCL SENIORS LADDER AFTER ROUND 3 Bairnsdale ...............................15 Traralgon .................................12 Warragul ....................................9 Sale Maffra ................................9 Leongatha ..................................6 Central Gippsland .....................3 Round 4 will be played on Sunday January 12, 2014 1st innings Sale-Maffra B. Shepperson b. L. Rankin .......8 S. Bedggood c. M. Clark b. M. Weerasinghe-Silva ........8 B. Scott b. T. Wightman ...........33 J. Rurawhe c. D. Clark b. T. Wightman .....................24 D. Bedggood n.o. .....................26 M. Cafferkey c. D. Clark b. C. Keerthisinghe ................4 N. Massey stp. W. Taberner b. D. Clark ............................17 M. Dowsett c. R. Thomas b. M. Weerasinghe-Silva ......18 J. Davis c. D. Clark b. C. Keerthisisnghe ...............0 T. Tatterson c. W. Taberner b. R. Clark ..............................5 J. Reitschel stp. W. Taberner b. D. Clark ..............................2 Extras ........................................7 Total .......................................152 Bowling: L. Rankin 1/10, K. Rotthier 0/17, R. Thomas 0/4, M. Weerasinghe-Silva 2/24, T. Wightman 2/26, C. Keerthisinghe 2/25, D. Clark 2/43, R. Clark 1/0.
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Hooper’s 91 sinks OMK A FINE knock of 91 by veteran Tim Hooper saw Wonthaggi Workmens 5/187 defeat another final’s contender in OMK by 36 runs. There was little support for Hooper who had to do it almost on his own with supporting batsmen making 22 (Huitema) and Baker (15). But Workers did enough to sit third on the ladder with OMK second. Inverloch’s 173 the previous week was never seriously challenged by Nerrena which was all out for just 93 in a disappointing result for the fourth placed side. After a steady start by Clark (14) and Hayes (21)
wickets tumbled steadily. D Clark’s 4/29 was the best of the Inverloch bowlers. In a battle for two of the lower clubs on the ladder Phillip Island (168) managed to take the points over Town (114) despite the 7/48 by Weerasinghe the week before. Town capitulated for 114 runs with the top score being only 22 from C Martin. Keerthisinghe and Kingwill took three apiece for the victors. Imperials sit fifth on the ladder after its 160 in reply was too good for cellar-dweller Korumburra’s 111. Luke Rogers’ 36 was the top score with Piddington hitting 31. A Meade took 4/65
and I Osman 5/61 for the ‘Burra. NERRENA def by INVERLOCH 1st innings Inverloch W. Taberner c. Z. Trease b. J. Trease..............................7 W. Rankin c. M. Clark b. J. Trease..............................6 K. Rotthier b. R. Clark .............48 D. Clark c. T. Wightman b. R. Clark ............................15 J. Smith c. B. Hayes b. T. Wightman .......................2 N. Goodall c. B. Hayes b. D. Symmons.....................30 D. Mathews ret. b. T. Wightman .......................0 C. Terlich lbw. b. R. Clark .........2 R. Thomas c. J. Renden b. Z. Trease...........................23 L. Rankin n.o..............................0 N. Brayley c. J. Renden b. R. Clark ............................31 Extras ........................................9 Total .......................................173 Bowling: J. Trease 2/23, R. Clark 4/31, T. Davison 0/26, T. Wightman 2/61, Z. Trease 1/16, M. Clark 0/6. 1st innings Nerrena M. Clark c. W. Rankin b. D. Clark ............................14
Well supported: Zack Trease has the slips and keeper ready as he bowls one down for Nerrena. Trease ended with 1/16 in Nerrena’s loss. Photo by Mark Drury.
B. Hayes c. W. Rankin b. D. Clark ............................21 D. Baldi c. W. Taberner b. K. Rotthier..........................6 T. Wightman c. L. Rankin b. D. Clark ..............................4 D. Symmons lbw. b. D. Clark ............................20 J. Renden c. N. Goodall b. L. Rankin............................9 C. Salmon c&b. L. Rankin .........3 R. Clark b. K. Rotthier ...............8 J. Trease c. W. Taberner b. R. Thomas ..........................3 Z. Trease c. J. Smith b. K. Rotthier..........................2 T. Davison n.o. ...........................1 Extras ........................................7 Total .........................................98 Bowling: R. Thomas 1/18, L. Rankin 2/14, D. Clark 4/29, K. Rotthier 3/36. WON WORKMENS d OMK 1st innings OMK 151 1st innings Won Workmens D. Britt c. J. Van Rooye b. R. Greaves ........................14 T. Hooper c. M. Cooke b. R. Greaves ........................91 J. Baker c. A. Miller b. R. Greaves ........................15 G. Britt c. T. Wyatt b. R. Greaves ..........................2 R. Thomas c. B. Wyatt b. R. Greaves ..........................8 S. Huitema n.o..........................22 M. Thomas n.o. ........................12 Extras ......................................23 Total ....................................5/187 Bowling: A. Jenkins 0/32, M. Cooke 0/11, R. Greaves 5/42, J. Wilson 0/44, B. Wyatt 0/39, S. Jenkins 0/14. TOWN def by PHILLIP ISLAND 1st innings Phillip Island 168 1st innings Town J. O’Loughlin c. C. Keerthisinghe b. J. Kingwill ........................19 C. Martin c&b. J. Kingwill ......22 M. Borschman r.o.......................5 M. Weerasinghe-Silva c. J. Taylor b. J. Kingwill ........................ 11 A. Ratnayake c. T. Hornsby b. C. Keerthisinghe ..............18 M. Smith b. C. Keerthisinghe ....0 A. Hickey r.o. .............................6 D. Burge b. C. Keerthisinghe ...15 R. Templeton c. J. Taylor b. S. Kirton .............................3 S. Browne n.o.............................1 I. Hanks b. S. Kirton ..................0 Extras ......................................14 Total ....................................... 114 Bowling: S. Boyack 0/11, S. Kirton 2/21, J. Kingwill 3/48, C.
Bending the back: Damien Symmons put everything into this delivery. His three over spell ended with figures of 1/5. Photo by Mark Drury. Keerthisinghe 3/23. KORUMBURRA def by IMPERIALS 1st innings Korumburra 111 1st innings Imperials T. Perczyk c. T. Lucas b. A. Meade ............................0 R. McLennan c. J. Parker b. A. Meade ..........................18 T. Piddington c&b. I. Osman ...31 L. Rogers c. K. Miller b. A. Meade ..........................36 T. Williams c&b. I. Osman ......21 R. McGavin c. T. Lucas b. I. Osman .............................2 K. Maskell r.o.............................2 A. Eddy c. K. Miller b. A. Meade ............................1 J. Parker c. T. Lucas b. I. Osman ...........................18 L. Wright c. J. parker b. I. Osman ...........................18 T. Sauvarin n.o. ..........................4 Extras ........................................9 Total .......................................160 Bowling: A. Meade 4/65, K. Rigby 0/5, D. Salmon 0/8, I. Osman 5/61, J. Cook 0/15, D. Scott 0/2. 2nd innings Korumburra J. Cook c. T. Williams b. A. Eddy ..............................2 K. Miller b. A. Eddy...................0 K. Rigby c. T. Piddington b. L. Wright ............................5 D. Salmon lbw. b. A. Eddy.........0 I. Osman n.o. ............................35
• A Grade, Division Two
Two in a row for Hughes K O O N WA R R A / RSL’s Sam Hughes hit his second century in two rounds when his 142 gave Koony a big win (6/260) over Kilcunda/Bass 162. Kilcunda/Bass was always in trouble when the two openers were back in the pavilion cheaply. Then Sam Sperling took over with the ball, causing carnage in the middle order, ending with figures of 5/42 in a dominating display. Sam Hughes won unofficial man of the match with his 3/33 figures from 10 overs. Fish Creek - Tarwin pressed home its advantage with a big win over Glen Alvie. It was batting practice for Fishy as it scored 9/132 in its second innings having already secured first innings points. Top scorer was T Williamson with 31 not out. Top side Wonthaggi Miners racked up 20 match points after winning
outright over MDU. After bowling MDU out for 115 in its second innings it peeled off the required runs with the loss of just two wickets. Ben Foon did it again for Miners. His 7/17 first innings haul was added to with 6/25 giving him a match total of 13/42- a magnificent effort. Bottom teams Poowong Loch and Foster faced off with Poowong Loch’s reply of 170 too good for Foster’s 129. Nathan Findlay was the star of the show with a fine 83 for the victors. J Pilkington took 4/47 for Foster. FOSTER def by POOWONG-LOCH 1st innings Foster 129 1st innings Poowong-Loch C. Knox b. B. Corrie ..................8 P. Fort b. J. Pilkington ................2 N. Findlay c&b. A. Wilson.......83 R. Carvill lbw. b. J. Pilkington .....................12 M. Adderley c. M. Lynch b. J. Pilkington .......................0 T. Hancock b. J. Pilkington ........1 M. Loader r.o............................14 C. Oliver c. M. Lynch b. J. Prain................................6
A. Fisher c. G. Tanner b. A. Wilson..........................23 R. Knox n.o. ...............................3 S. Head c. G. Tanner b. A. Wilson............................7 Extras ...................................... 11 Total .......................................170 Bowling: B. Corrie 1/39, J. Pilkington 4/47, A. Starret 0/28, J. Chaseling 0/2, G. Tanner 0/0, J. Prain 1/32, A. Wilson 3/18. 2nd innings Foster M. Lynch n.o. ...........................17 G. Tanner n.o. .............................9 Extras .........................................2 Total ......................................0/28 Bowling: C. Oliver 0/13, M. Loader 0/5, M. Adderley 0/9.
P. Palmer c. J. Hughes b. S. Hughes .........................15 S. Shelton c. C. Sherriff b. S. Sperling ........................14 T. Smith c. B. Tomada b. S. Sperling ..........................1 D. Pipicelli n.o. ..........................6 C. Davidson c. D. O’Connor b. S. Sperling ..........................0 J. Mahood c. N. Toms b. S. Hughes ...........................0 B. Egeberg b. S. Sperling ...........0 Extras .......................................15 Total .......................................162 Bowling: J. Kennedy 0/37, S. Turner 1/10, S. Sperling 5/42, C. Sherriff 1/15, J. More 0/15, S. Hughes 3/33.
KILCUNDA-BASS def by KOONWARRA-L/RSL 1st innings Koonwarra-L/RSL J. Hughes n.o. ...........................15 S. Hughes c. ...........................142 N. Toms c. ................................60 S. Sperling c. ..............................5 B. Tomada c. ..............................1 J. Moore c.................................14 J. Kennedy n.o............................4 Extras ......................................19 Total .............................6/260 (cc) Bowling: D. Pipicelli 2/58, A. Oats 0/23, C. Davidson 1/47, A. Donohue 0/54, B. Egeberg 2/47, J. Mahood 1/15. 1st innings Kilcunda-Bass A. Larcombe lbw. b. S. Turner...........................12 J. Tregear c. J. Hughes b. C. Sherriff.........................16 A. Donohue b. S. Hughes.........31 A. Oats c. B. Tomada b. S. Sperling ........................52
FISH CREEK-TARWIN d GLEN ALVIE 1st innings Fish Creek-Tarwin 9/64 1st innings Glen Alvie 47 2nd innings Fish Creek-Tarwin N. Wilkins c. D. Hateley b. D. Hales..............................5 B. Coates c. D. Gilbert b. J. Hales .............................10 J. Law stp. D. Hateley b. J. Hamilton .......................20 J. Buckland b. D. Williams ........1 G. Watkins c. S. Smith b. D. Hales............................20 J. Shaw lbw. b. D. Gilbert ........10 T. Williamson n.o. ....................31 M. Watkins b. S. Lowe ...............7 J. Flanders c. S. Smith b. D. Gilbert .........................17 Extras ...................................... 11 Total ....................................9/132 Bowling: J. Hales 1/6, K. Simpson 0/5, J. Hamilton 1/41, D.
Hales 2/21, D. Williams 1/13, D. Gilbert 2/17, J. Glen 0/5, S. Lowe 2/17. WON MINERS d MDU 1st innings MDU 97 1st innings Won Miners 5/152 (dec) 2nd innings MDU M. Olden c. C. Thomas b. B. Foon.............................34 M. Le Page hit wckt. b. B. Foon.............................23 C. Harris c. A. Hall b. B. Foon...............................2 W. Prosser b. R. Birkett..............0 C. Hoober c&b. R. Birkett .......12 C. Le Page b. B. Foon ................6 M. Olden b. R. Birkett ...............0 M. Martin c. R. Jones (sub) b. R. Birkett ............................6 T. Harris c. R. Jones (sub) b. B. Foon...............................7 J. Riley b. B. Foon ...................21 M. Patching n.o. .........................0 Extras ........................................4 Total ....................................... 115 Bowling: R. Birkett 4/45, A. Hall 0/31, B. Foon 6/25, P. Nelson 0/10. 2nd innings Won Miners D. Loos c. C. Le Page b. M. Le Page .......................17 J. Andrighetto n.o. ....................20 P. Nelson c. M. Olden b. T. Harris .............................0 J. Honeysett n.o. .......................20 Extras ........................................8 Total ......................................2/65 Bowling: T. Harris 1/31, M. Le Page 1/12, C. Hoober 0/4, J. Riley 0/4, M. Olden 0/9.
P. Dunlevie c. J. Parker b. T. Piddington .................... 11 J. Parker n.o..............................19 Extras ........................................7
Total ...............................5/80 (cc) Bowling: A. Eddy 3/28, L. Wright 1/9, J. Parker 0/12, T. Sauvarin 0/8, T. Piddington 1/21.
LDCA ladders A Grade Division 1 Inverloch .................................68 OMK........................................60 Won Workmens ......................60 Nerrena ...................................36 Imperials ..................................24 Phillip Island ............................24 Town.........................................24 Korumburra ................................0 A Grade Division 2 Won Miners ............................76 Koonwarra-L/RSL .................60 Kilcunda-Bass.........................48 Glen Alvie................................36 Fish Creek-Tarwin....................24 MDU ........................................24 Poowong-Loch .........................24 Foster........................................12 B Grade Division 1 OMK........................................54 Won Workmens ......................54 Phillip Island...........................48 MDU ........................................42 Town.........................................30 Won Miners ..............................30 Inverloch ..................................24 Nerrena .......................................6
B Grade Division 2 Imperials .................................74 Koonwarra-L/RSL .................62 Korumburra ...........................42 Foster.......................................42 Poowong-Loch .........................30 Glen Alvie ................................30 Kilcunda-Bass ..........................12 Fish Creek-Tarwin....................12 C Grade Division 1 Won Workmens ......................60 Inverloch .................................48 OMK........................................48 Phillip Island...........................42 Nerrena .....................................42 Imperials ..................................18 Town.........................................18 MDU ........................................12 C Grade Division 2 Kilcunda-Bass.........................60 Won Miners ............................54 OMK........................................48 Koonwarra-L/RSL .................42 Won Workmens ........................36 Inverloch ..................................24 MDU ........................................12 Glen Alvie ..................................6 Korumburra ................................6
Leongatha District Cricket Association Umpire Appointments EVANS PETROLEUM Round 7 - December 7 & 14 Home team Away Team Ground Umpire Grade A1 Phillip Island v Nerrena Cowes B. McDonald OMK v Korumburra Outt Rec V. Baskerville Imperials v Town EC C. Salmon Inverloch v Won Workmens L Turf T. Rogers Grade A2 Glen Alvie v Kilcunda-Bass W Turf G. Laird MDU v Fish Crk-Tarwin Dumbalk S. Lanyon Poowong-Loch v Won Miners Loch Rec A. Roberts Koonwarra-RSL v Foster L Turf B. Bek Grade B1 Won Workmens v MDU McMhn M. Heenan Town v Inverloch WC A. Jordan Nerrena v OMK Nerr A. Stride Won Miners v Phillip Island Won Rec G. Stabb Grade B2 Foster v Imperials FGC TBA Fish Ck-Tarwin v Koonwarra-RSL FC Turf TBA Kilcunda-Bass v Poowong-Loch Bass Rec N. Barnes Korumburra v Glen Alvie Kor Rec TBA Grade C1 Phillip Island v Nerrena Newh TBA OMK v MDU KSC TBA Inverloch v Won Workmens Inv Rec M. Wishart Imperials v Town L Velo TBA Grade C2 MDU v Korumburra Meen TBA Glen Alvie v Inverloch GA TBA Koonwarra-RSL v Won Workmens Koon TBA OMK v Won Miners WC 2 TBA Kilcunda-Bass v Bye Umpires meeting on Tuesday, December 10 at Bairs Hotel Any person interested in umpiring contact Graham Laird 0408 454 741
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Bass Coast Barracudas take on triathlon by Tayla Kershaw ATHLETES were gearing up in Inverloch on Sunday to participate in the Alex Scott series 2013-2014 triathlon along Andersons Inlet. The weather was perfect for the 500m swim, 25km cycle and 5km run. A record number of 62 starters went in to the water at 9.30am. The lack of current and clear conditions made it a fair swim all around for the competitors. Presentations were held at the end of the event at the Esplanade Hotel. Keith Colomb came in first overall followed by Paul Taylor and Matthew Sullivan. Each took out first in their age group. Troy Taylor, Michael Palmer, Tim Wallace, Shane Pettingill, Rick White-
house and Philip Hanley took out first place in their separate age groups for the men’s. Female champions in each age group were Mechelle Salau Foster, Paula Charlton, Michelle Harris, Raeleigh Harris, Janette Brady and Jenny Merrick. The first female to cross the line was Raeleigh Harris. Thanks go to the volunteers who help to support the fruition of such an event including the SES, Inverloch Surf Life Saving and the Cape Crew. The Bass Coast Barracudas are also closely supported by a range of local organisations including Voyage Fitness, series sponsor Alex Scott and Staff Real Estate and Crossover Cycles.
In safe hands: (back) Emma Purceli, Rachel Frazer, David Morris, (front) Aoife Glackan, Lindsey Ritchie and Bec Morris from Inverloch Surf Lifesaving were on hand at the triathlon. Left: Female winner: Raeleigh Harris was the first female to cross the finish line.
Close behind: Matthew Sullivan is right on the tail of Gavin Boromeo.
Best of his age: Local athlete Matthew Sullivan crosses the finish line 3rd overall.
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Great view: a spectacular aerial photo was taken at the ‘Women in Campdrafting’ event on the weekend. Photo courtesy Peter Marshman.
Women in Campdrafting A SPECIAL ‘women only’ day took place on the weekend at Dumbalk when a ‘Women in Camp-
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pressure of serious campdrafting competition. The weekend consisted of theory, expert instruction and some practice drafts with cattle. President of the Gippsland Campdrafting Association, Vicki Hiscock, was one of the instructors. Founder of the event six years ago, Shannon Brown, said the weekend was fantastic with more than 65 women involved, some coming from New South Wales. The event is annual and moves around different parts of the state each year. The local coordinator was Richelle Hengstberger. Any proceeds made go towards the McGrath Foundation. This weekend there’s more action at Dumbalk Recreation Reserve when the Stony Creek Football Club and Meeniyan Golf club combine for their campdraft; it’s all free so head out and take a look at some great action.
WON WORKMENS d OMK 1st innings Won Workmens 5/284 (cc) 1st innings OMK A. McKinnon b. S. Coldebella ....................... 27 J. Greenwood c. C. Rigby b. S. Liddle ................................ 8 P. Harper b. S. Coldebella ............. 4 D. McMeekin b. S. Coldebella..... 2 W. Dowel r.o................................ 16 L. Lamers b. L. Borne................... 8 G. Lomagno c. S. Coldebella b. C. Rigby .............................. 41 B. Walker n.o............................... 10 N. Audino r.o. ................................ 0 P. Green c. L. Borne b. S. Morison ............................. 5 Extras.......................................... 18 Total .......................................... 139 Bowling: L. Borne 1/30, S. Liddle 1/30, S. Coldebella 3/24, C. Harvey 0/16, S. Roche 0/17, C. Rigby 1/5, S. Morison 1/4. NERRENA d INVERLOCH 1st innings Inverloch 64 1st innings Nerrena S. Gaddam c. W. Williams b. D. Clarkley .......................... 41 B. Gannon lbw. b. D. Clarkley .......................... 13 M. Waltom b. D. Clarkley ............ 1 G. Wightman c. L. Keily b. I. Fowler ................................ 6 J. Hoy b.H. Keily ........................ 10 K. Clark c. M. Goldsmith b. D. Lawton............................ 35 D. Campbell b. W. Williams......... 7 T. Clark c. W. Williams b. M. Woods ............................ 24 D. Grigg c. F. Keily b. M. Woods .............................. 9 M. Wardle n.o................................ 4 Extras.......................................... 31 Total .......................................... 182 Bowling: W. Williams 1/30, L. Keily 0/40, D. Clarkley 3/26, I. Fowler 1/15, H. Keily 1/4, J. Williams 0/9, J. Jackson 0/13, D. Lawton 1/16, F. Keily 0/7, M. Woods 2/11. 2nd innings Inverloch
L. Keily n.o.................................... 8 M. Woods n.o. ............................. 26 Extras.......................................... 12 Total ......................................... 0/46 Bowling: M. Waltom 0/5, M. Wardle 0/14, B. Gannon 0/24. TOWN def by PHILLIP ISLAND 1st innings Phillip Island 4/305 (cc) 1st innings Town P. Hulshof c. J. Asbury b. W. Paterson............................ 1 J. Schelling c. R. Good b. B. Young .............................. 35 G. Pouw c&b. S. Cox ................. 39 G. Goss c. C. Muscat b. B. Christopher ....................... 9 L. O’Brien n.o. ............................ 31 M. Luscombe c. J. Asbury b. B. Christopher ..................... 12 M. O’Loughlin c. M. Sampson b. C. O’Neill .............................. 1 Q. Graham c. J. Asbury b. W. Paterson.......................... 35 R. Edwards c. R. Good b. W. Paterson............................ 0 C. Dowling c. M. Christopher b. W. Paterson.......................... 35 R. Shields n.o. ............................... 0 Extras.......................................... 29 Total .....................................10/227 Bowling: B. Young 1/49, W. Paterson 4/50, S. Cox 1/21, B. Christopher 2/33, C. O’Neill 1/29, M. Sampson 0/25, M. Christopher 0/4. MDU def by IMPERIALS 1st innings MDU 52 1st innings Imperials M. Malloy n.o.............................. 16 B. Casbolt b. M. Perry .................. 2 P. McGavin n.o............................ 26 Extras.......................................... 10 Total ......................................... 1/54
C Grade Division 2 WON WORKMENS d WON MINERS 1st innings Won Workmens 9/163 (cc) 1st innings Won Miners B. Thatcher c. M. Dobbie
b. A. Busana ............................ 11 R. Bettess b. W. McCall................ 4 G. Peters b. W. McCall ................. 5 D. Perryman c. M. Cadwallender b. W. McCall ............................. 8 M. Crutchfield b. A. Busana ......... 2 P. Loos b. W. McCall .................. 44 M. Thatcher c. T. Tootell b. M. Dobbie ............................. 1 D. Brosnan b. M. Dobbie ............. 6 R. Taranto c. S. Knight b. M. Dobbie ............................. 5 F. Brosnan lbw. b. M. Dobbie....... 2 B. Glover n.o. ................................ 3 Extras............................................ 9 Total .......................................... 100 Bowling: W. McCall 4/45, A. Ray 0/15, A. Busana 2/25, M. Dobbie 4/8. KILCUNDA-BASS d OMK 1st innings Kilcunda-Bass S. Ashenden b. D. Wylie ............... 4 D. Aurisch c. B. Maguire b. D. Wylie............................... 16 J. Reilly b. B. Maguire ................ 21 G. Burchell c. K. Houghton b. D. Wylie............................... 37 A. Bray c. J. Whiteside b. D. Wylie............................... 28 I. Brown n.o................................. 56 K. Condick b. G. Adams............... 0 B. Jones c. K. Houghton b. C. Walker ............................... 8 J. Oates c. M. Gow b. C. Walker ............................... 3 S. Ashenden n.o............................. 0 Extras.......................................... 16 Total .......................................8/190 Bowling: D. Wylie 2/38, D. Wylie 2/31, B. Maguire 1/30, G. Adams 1/13, C. Walker 2/76. 1st innings OMK G. Adams c. B. Pipicelli b. D. Aurisch............................ 63 D. Wylie c. S. Ashenden b. A. Bray................................. 12 C. Walker b. D. Aurisch .............. 11 B. Maguire c. J. Oates b. S. Ashenden......................... 18 K. Houghton c. D. Aurisch b. B. Jones ............................... 13 M. Gow b. B. Pipicelli ................ 14 D. Wylie b. S. Ashenden ............... 0
J. Whiteside n.o. ............................ 9 R. Wyatt c. B. Jones b. B. Pipicelli ............................. 0 B. Murphy n.o. .............................. 0 Extras.......................................... 16 Total .......................................8/156 Bowling: I. Brown 0/23, K. Condick 0/27, D. Aurisch 2/39, A. Bray 1/8, S. Ashenden 2/39, B. Jones 1/16, B. Pipicelli 2/0. KORUMBURRA def by KOONWARRA-L/RSL 1st innings Korumburra 88 1st innings Koonwarra-L/RSL L. Hughes c. M. Allen b. I. Riddell .............................. 12 B. Perry b. T. Scott ........................ 1 L. O’Connor c. C. Mileto b. I. Riddell ................................ 1 M. Green r.o. ............................... 22 M. Boswell c. D. Isgro b. T. Scott ................................. 22 D. Clark c. D. Meade b. I. Riddell ................................ 0 A. Piksons c. M. Allen b. I. Riddell ................................ 1 P. Kennedy n.o. ........................... 16 J. Peters b. T. Scott ........................ 0 A. Ironside b. S. Hall .................... 0 L. Gale b. S. Hall......................... 22 Extras.......................................... 32 Total .......................................... 129 Bowling: T. Scott 3/28, M. Cozzio 0/50, I. Riddell 4/22, S. Hall 2/18, C. Mileto 0/8. 2nd innings Korumburra J. Kyle stp. B. Perry b. D. Clark ............................... 19 T. Scott n.o................................... 34 M. Cozzio stp. B. Perry b. R. Brown ............................... 6 M. Allen n.o................................... 2 Extras............................................ 9 Total ......................................... 2/70 Bowling: L. O’Connor 0/4, R. Brown 1/26, A. Piksons 0/19, D. Clark 1/19. INVERLOCH d MDU Won on forfeit
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Ladies wow Woolamai By Tayla Kershaw MOTHER and daughter partnership, Deb and Rebecca Waymouth and Caffe Coupez took out a win in the “TJ Memorial Ladies Bracelet” Maiden HCP at the Woolamai Races on Saturday. The race was a feature of the Ladies Day celebration and showcased the talent of female jockeys. Following the race, brave jockey Danni Walker, shaved her head in loving support of a friend currently battling cancer. So far, she has managed to raise $600 towards her cause with plenty more donations to come. Donations can go directly to Danni or can be given online on the Cancer Council’s website. Volunteering to shave her head was Richard Anderson and fellow jockey Steph Dorning. Woolamai and District race club also recently acquired the original oil painting “Woolomai 1875” by Pip Cleeland. The painting brings together several of the iconic elements of Philip Island heritage by an artist who is a lover of horses herself.
Featured in the centre is the racehorse Wollomai that won the Melbourne Cup in 1875. Captain John Cleeland is pictured looking out over Cape Woolamai. Pip is the wife of Mike Cleeland, great grandson of Captain John Cleeland who owned the racehorse Wollomai. Since arriving in Australia in 2009, Pip has received awards for her artwork from the Artists Society of Phillip Island as well as winning the Landcare Art Exhibition in 2012.
Stony Creek Racing returns to Stony Creek with the big Christmas meeting this Saturday, December 7. There’s free entertainment for the children with action starting from 12 noon. The club welcomes the new season with confidence after achieving the best operational outcome last season for some eight years. There are seven race meetings this season with another meeting in December, another blockbuster for the holidaymakers, on Saturday, December 28. Then follows meetings on Monday, January 6, Tuesday, January 28, Monday, February 10, Sunday, March 9 (Cup day), and Sunday, March 30.
Brave donation: Danni Walker loses her hair at the hands of Richard Anderson.
Will you marry me, Georgia Evans?: Jess Evans, Temay Honey, Freya Corr, Brianna Peirce, Briony Cargill and Emily Sarkies celebrate the engagement of Georgia Evans and Stephen Lynch. Race 1 was named “Will you marry me Georgia Evans”.
Miles ahead: Deb Waymouth was a clear winner in the TJ Memorial Ladies Bracelet.
Hen’s party: Stephanie Carson, Lizzie Cunningham and Sally Cunningham raised a toast for Erin Cunningham’s hen’s party at the Winners are grinners: Danni Walker with Woolamai Races. Deb Waymouth.
Family pride: jockey mother Deb Waymouth and son Rowan Waymouth with Caffe Coupez after a convincing win.
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Eyes on the big wicket WHILE the Australian Cricket team is making inroads in the Ashes Series Chelsea Moscript is aiming for her own cricket goals. The 18 year old is in the final squad for the Victorian 18 and under
women’s cricket side. “If I make the final team we will face off with the other states in the National Championships in January,” she said. “I made the team last year which was a bit exciting as a bottom age player, I wasn’t really expecting it but I just
Going big: Leongatha South cricketer Chelsea Moscript could be representing Victoria in 18 and under women’s cricket.
hope I can make it again this year.” The Leongatha South cricket hopes this leads into possible selection into an Australian squad in the future. “I was lucky to fly up to Brisbane this year for a Cricket Australia talent camp which was really good and I learnt a lot.” “There were about 15 of us at the camp from all over Australia so I was lucky to be picked for that.” The young gun plays for the Dandenong Lions in the Victorian Women’s Cricket Association and for Koonwarra Leongatha/RSL in the Leongatha and District Cricket Association. The leg spinner and left handed batsman said women’s cricket and men’s cricket have major differences. “It’s a completely different style of cricket,” she said. “The women’s has a lot more finesse and you have to actually hit the ball a lot harder where as in men’s cricket they bowl a lot harder so you just have to guide the ball. “I love playing with the boys; it’s a lot of fun. Most of the time I was the only girl playing so against the opposition they were either a bit scared of picking on each other because they don’t want to go out to the girl.”
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1600 games plus: from left, Brett Moore, Brad Anderson, Graham Sperling, Shane Moore and Shane Patterson after their B2 victory on Saturday at Koonwarra. Photo by Mark Drury.
‘Old boys’ show them how it’s done The Star said it all last week in its headline ‘Experience pays’. On Saturday the B2 Koonwarra/LRSL team of ‘legends’ came through with two of its veterans’ Shane Moore and Brad Anderson scoring centuries. It was Brad’s first ever century as he finished on 102 not out. Shane Moore scored 100. He and Brad made a partnership of 164 before Moore was out with the score on 247. Koonwarra/LRSL finished on 4/294 defeating Kilcunda Bass 165. Brett Moore, Shane Paterson and Graham Sperling all played in the match, a combined games total of more than 1600 games and combined age of more than 240. They even suggested Al Sperling put the pads back on! Catch all the cricket action is inside today’s Sport.
Right, Well done Ando: Shane Moore (100 runs) congratulates Brad Anderson, left, on his first ever century, 102 not out in B2. Photo by Mark Drury.